About the 2026-2028 ACHA Strategic Plan
The American College Health Association’s elected and appointed leaders, together with its professional staff, share a responsibility to steward the association in service of its mission: empowering college health and well-being professionals to nurture and sustain healthy campus communities. This responsibility reflects a special trust to act in the best interests of the association and its members and to advance the field of college health and well-being with integrity, care, and accountability.
Implementation of ACHA’s Strategic Plan is guided by thoughtful stewardship of the association’s resources. Sustainable infrastructure, sound decision-making, and responsible financial management are essential to ensuring that ACHA can continue to serve members and advance student health and success over time.
Accordingly, the initiatives outlined in this plan are pursued with attention to both impact and feasibility. Financial health, membership strength, and organizational capacity are foundational considerations throughout implementation. All activities are evaluated through their value to members and their contribution to advancing college health and well-being across higher education.
Strategic Initiative #1
Promote the value of college health and well-being across higher education.
Goals:
1.1 Define college health and well-being and develop a conceptual model to guide the profession.
1.2 Ensure that ACHA products and services are grounded in a holistic approach to college health and well-being.
1.3 Build recognition and awareness of ACHA and the impact of health and well-being professionals and programs on student persistence, retention, and success through enhanced communication efforts and strategic collaboration with other higher education organizations.
1.4 Advocate for the recognition of the link between health and well-being and student success, and for the work of the profession as a whole.
1.5 Serve as a resource for members in support of their own advocacy efforts.
Strategic Initiative #2
Deliver innovative and actionable intelligence to help guide decision makers.
Goals:
2.1 Identify key health and well-being measures and provide related resources, guidance, and best practices to Association members.
2.2 Increase the value of ACHA data by creating robust, dynamic reports, and user-friendly interfaces that integrate multiple data sources.
2.3 Encourage members to share actionable insights with colleagues on their campuses and within their professional networks to promote the importance of college health and well-being efforts to student success and to foster collaboration across disciplines.
2.4 Engage campus partners with the work of the association to advance research related to integrated health practices.
Strategic Initiative #3
Cultivate inclusive and equitable opportunities for members to engage within the association in support of health and well-being at their institutions.
Goals:
3.1 Support the diversity of membership across the full spectrum of identities among individual members, institutional types, and the campus communities they serve.
3.2 Affirm ACHA’s organizational commitment to equity of opportunity, supporting the engagement and contribution of all members.
3.3 Ensure that ACHA is an inclusive, welcoming organization where all members feel an authentic sense of belonging and connection.
3.4 Expand professional development opportunities targeting specific member segments within ACHA.
3.5 Continuously re-evaluate and streamline the volunteer infrastructure for maximum relevance and impact.
APPROVED by the Board of Directors 5.26.2025, REVISED 1/05/2026 to include Goals 3.4 and 3.5
