Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU)

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Founded in 1887, the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) is a research, policy, and advocacy organization dedicated to strengthening and advancing the work of public universities in the U.S., and since 2014 Canada (8 members) and Mexico (5 members). The association's membership consists of more than 240 public research universities, land-grant institutions, state university systems, and affiliated organizations.

APLU works with members to expand access and improve learner success to deliver the innovative workforce of tomorrow; advance and promote research and discovery to improve society, foster economic growth, and address global challenges; and build healthy, prosperous, equitable, and vibrant communities locally and globally. The association's work is furthered by an active and effective advocacy arm that works with U.S. Congress and the administration as well as the media to advance federal policies that strengthen public universities and benefit the learners they serve.

Examples of projects/initiatives:

Powered by Publics: brings together 125 institutions to increase college access, learner success, and graduation. The initiative is the largest-ever collaborative effort to improve outcomes through innovations in affordability, teaching and learning, and holistic learner support.
Aspire: The National Alliance for Inclusive & Diverse STEM Faculty: APLU and the Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning at the University of Wisconsin are leading a NSF-funded collaborative effort to diversify STEM faculty and ensure all STEM faculty use inclusive teaching practices. (See also: report)
Innovation & Economic Prosperity (IEP) Universities: Helps universities better know, measure, tell, and enhance their economic and community development impact while recognizing institutions with a commitment to and strategy for regional economic engagement, growth, and economic opportunity.
Frontier Set: An investment aimed at better understanding how institutions transform to meet the needs of today and tomorrow’s learners. The Frontier Set membership includes 31 colleges and universities and two-state systems, and intermediaries.