American College Health Association
| Abbreviation | ACHA |
|---|---|
| Motto | The recognized voice of expertise in college health |
| Formation | 1920 |
| Type | Professional association |
| Legal status | Non-profit |
| Purpose | Research |
| Headquarters | Hanover, Maryland |
Membership (2011) | >800 higher education institutions |
President | Jamie Davidson |
President-elect | Michael Huey |
Vice President | Stephanie Hanenberg |
| 18 members (listed here) | |
| Affiliations | 11 regional affiliates in 6 regions of the United States (listed here) |
| Website |
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Formerly called | American Student Health Association |
The American College Health Association (abbreviated ACHA) is an organization of college health professionals throughout the United States. It was founded in 1920 as the American Student Health Association, obtaining its current name in 1948.[1] Over 800 higher education institutions are members of the ACHA, as of 2011. The association has over 800 higher education institutions and over 2,800 individual health care professionals as members.[2] Since 1958, the association's official journal has been the Journal of American College Health, which was founded in 1958 as Student Medicine.[3] The organization is based in Hanover, Maryland.[4]
References
- ↑ Mack, R (2011). "History of the American College Health Association.". Journal of American College Health. 59 (6): 482–8. PMID 21660802.
- ↑ "Membership". American College Health Association Website. Retrieved 15 May 2017.
- ↑ "The ACHA Expanded History". American College Health Association Website. Retrieved 15 May 2017.
- ↑ "ACHA Careers". Retrieved 15 May 2017.
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