Public Health

From Caseloads to Clarity: Using Student-Level Data to Shape Counseling Services

This session will explore tools such as the CCAPS and Clinical Load Index (CLI) to analyze student/client-level trends in mental health needs, treatment outcomes, and service capacity. Presenters will highlight…

Pulse of the Center: Leveraging IPS Data to Elevate Mental Health Leadership

The ACHA Institutional Profile Survey (IPS) offers powerful insights into counseling center operations, staffing ratios, funding models, and delivery structures. This session will showcase how leaders are using IPS data…

From Trends to Transformation Activating Population-Level Data for Institutional Change

This session highlights how campus-wide mental health and well-being data can inform policy development, prevention strategy, and holistic well-being. Presenters will focus on institutional change, equity gaps, and aligning data…

Increasing Campus Vaccine Coverage: Eight Campuses, One Shared Goal

In Spring 2025, the American College Health Foundation (ACHF), with financial support from Pfizer, launched the Increasing Campus Vaccine Coverage (ICVC) Grant Program. The goal of the ICVC project is…

Measles Outbreaks on College Campuses

The American College Health Association (ACHA) is monitoring measles cases on several college campuses. Measles is one of the most contagious infectious diseases, and even a single case can lead…

HIV Prevention Today: Exploring the Latest PrEP Option for College Health

This session will explore HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) as a highly effective yet underutilized prevention strategy for college students. Participants will review the clinical benefits of Yeztugo (lenacapavir), including findings…

Why Comprehensive Vaccination Matters for College Students and Campus Communities

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…

Awardees of ACHF Grants Showcase Innovation in Vaccine Coverage on Campus

In August, American College Health Foundation selected eight campuses to receive funding through its Increasing Campus Vaccine Coverage (ICVC) initiative. Made possible through financial support from Pfizer, these campuses are…

Welcome Back to Campus! A Message from ACHA

The American College Health Association (ACHA) welcomes students, faculty, and staff to the 2025–2026 academic year! As we begin a new chapter, we remain committed to supporting successful, healthy campuses.…

Eight Campuses Awarded Vaccine Coverage Grants from ACHF

The American College Health Foundation (ACHF), with funding from Pfizer, Inc., is pleased to announce the recipients of vaccine coverage grants through the Increasing Campus Vaccine Coverage (ICVC) Grant Program…