Our Core Commitment and Values

As an organization, we believe that health and well-being are foundational to student success.

In support of this core commitment, we embrace the following core values:

 

Belonging

ACHA creates and supports equitable environments intentionally centered on well-being, where members are able to grow, thrive, live authentically, and connect with one another.

 

Collaboration

ACHA promotes interdisciplinary collaboration within and across campuses to ensure care of the whole person and to help cultivate an overarching culture of well-being.

 

Education

ACHA regards education as critical to professional success and personal development.

 

Expertise

ACHA relies on expertise based in evolving science, fact, validated research, and the lived experiences of our members.

 

Leadership

ACHA leads from the front, focuses on the future, and advocates on challenging health- and well-being-related issues impacting college campuses. We aspire to reflect in our leadership the wide array of backgrounds, perspectives, and professional roles of our members.