HEASC’s membership includes many of the leading professional associations in higher education. These forward-thinking organizations share a commitment to collaborating to advance sustainability within their field and in higher education broadly.
Click on the associations’ names below to see their resources and more information.
Additionally, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, associations have compiled a list of Resources for the Higher Education Sustainability Community.
- American Association of State Colleges & Universities (AASCU)
AASCU an association of public colleges, universities and systems whose members share a learning and teaching-centered culture, a historic commitment to underserved student populations and a dedication to research and creativity that advances their region’s economic progress and cultural development. Its Sustainable Development Committee works to raise awareness about sustainability to promote operational practices that enhance the sustainability of the association and its member campuses.
Contact: Matt Ceppi, Executive Director, AASCU Consulting
- APPA - Leadership in Educational FacilitiesFounded in 1914, APPA is a nonprofit organization representing more than 22,000 educational facilities professionals at 1,200 learning institutions worldwide. Its Facilities Manager magazine regularly covers sustainability topics, including through an annual themed issue and the ongoing Power Tools column. APPA also recognizes sustainable practices in campus environments with its Sustainability Innovation Award.
Contact: Anita Dosik, Director of Publications, APPA
- Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE)AASHE enables members to translate information into action by offering essential resources and professional development to a diverse, engaged community of sustainability leaders.
Contact: Daita Serghi, Senior Education Manager, AASHE
- Association of College and University Housing Officers – International (ACUHO-I)ACUHO-I’s membership includes thousands of campus housing professionals who believe in developing exceptional residential experiences. Its Sustainability Committee maintains a sustainability resource center, offers webinars, and encourages sustainability-themed presentations and events.
Contact: James Bridgeforth, Director of Housing, University of South Alabama
- Campus Safety, Health, and Environmental Management Association (CSHEMA)CSHEMA supports and educates campus-based EHS professionals to empower and to improve the EHS profession in campus environments. Its Environmental and Sustainability Community of Practice encourages the development and implementation of effective environmental and sustainability programs in all college and universities.
Contact: Star Scott, Green Labs Coordinator, University of Georgia.
- College Student Educators International (ACPA)ACPA is an association of higher education student affairs professionals. Its Sustainability Advisory Committee promotes sustainability education, policies and practices throughout ACPA.
Contact: Tom Gentry, CFO, ACPA
- International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories (I2SL)The International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories (I2SL) is devoted to the principles of sustainable laboratories and related high-technology facilities, from design to engineering to operation. Through worldwide partnerships and the exchange of technical expertise, I2SL will encourage the development of high-tech facilities that address the rapid pace of science, medicine, research, and development in an ever-changing and dynamic environment.
Contact: Kathleen Brady, Executive Director, I2SL
- National Association of Educational Procurement (NAEP)NAEP is a professional association dedicated to serving higher education purchasing officers in the U.S. and Canada. NAEP’s Director of Sustainable Leadership advises on content and strategy for NAEP’s green purchasing trainings, articles and case studies related to sustainability and NAEP annual Green Purchasing Survey.
Contact: Shawn Corrigan Asmuth, Strategic Director, NAEP
- Society for College and University Planning (SCUP)SCUP is a community of higher education leaders responsible for the integration of planning on their campuses and for the professionals who support them.
Contact: Mike Moss, President
AASCU an association of public colleges, universities and systems whose members share a learning and teaching-centered culture, a historic commitment to underserved student populations and a dedication to research and creativity that advances their region’s economic progress and cultural development. Its 
Founded in 1914, APPA is a nonprofit organization representing more than 22,000 educational facilities professionals at 1,200 learning institutions worldwide. Its Facilities Manager magazine regularly covers sustainability topics, including through an 
AASHE enables members to translate information into action by offering essential resources and professional development to a diverse, engaged community of sustainability leaders.
ACUHO-I’s membership includes thousands of campus housing professionals who believe in developing exceptional residential experiences. Its 
CSHEMA supports and educates campus-based EHS professionals to empower and to improve the EHS profession in campus environments. Its 
ACPA is an association of higher education student affairs professionals. Its 
The International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories (I2SL) is devoted to the principles of sustainable laboratories and related high-technology facilities, from design to engineering to operation. Through worldwide partnerships and the exchange of technical expertise, I2SL will encourage the development of high-tech facilities that address the rapid pace of science, medicine, research, and development in an ever-changing and dynamic environment.
NAEP is a professional association dedicated to serving higher education purchasing officers in the U.S. and Canada. NAEP’s Director of Sustainable Leadership advises on content and strategy for NAEP’s green purchasing trainings, articles and case studies related to sustainability and NAEP annual Green Purchasing Survey.
SCUP is a community of higher education leaders responsible for the integration of planning on their campuses and for the professionals who support them.
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