Advocacy Updates
The American College Health Association’s advocacy and policy efforts are guided by its Policy Platform and Policy Priorities Agenda. Each year, both documents undergo a comprehensive review and update process…
In response to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) recent overhaul of the recommended childhood vaccination schedule, the American College Health Association (ACHA) is reaffirming its longstanding Position…
The American College Health Association (ACHA) is dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of college students, staff, and the wider higher education community. A core part of this mission…
As a result of the 2025 American College Health Association (ACHA) Annual Advocacy Committee Hill Day, ACHA introduced legislation that ensures continuity of mental health care for students, regardless of…
Some federal agencies, like the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), may have recently sent out notices to campuses about potential funding shortages for programs like the Garrett…
The ACHA Advocacy Committee hosted a dynamic and well-attended session during this year’s ACHA Annual Meeting in the Big Easy! Designed to deepen member engagement with our advocacy work, the…
The American College Health Association (ACHA) is deeply troubled by the recent removal of all 17 sitting members on the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine advisory panel,…
As an organization that recognizes the importance of the mental health and well-being of our college students, the American College Health Association (ACHA) remains committed to advancing mental health awareness…
The American Council on Education (ACE), along with ACHA and other organizations, sent a letter to the House and Senate Labor-HHS Subcommittee on April 28, 2025, urging increased funding and…
Along with keeping informed about the plethora of issues impacted by the Trump Administration affecting our members, the American College Health Association (ACHA) continues to engage with the U.S. Congress…
