Academic Research Centers
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| Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute—ARI |
The Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI) is the national trade association representing manufacturers of more than 90 percent of North American produced central air-conditioning and commercial refrigeration equipment.
For more information go to: www.ari.org
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| AskERIC—AskERIC |
Over 3000 resources on a variety of educational issues. This collection includes Internet sites, educational organizations, and electronic discussion groups. Part of the Educational Resources Education Center (ERIC).
For more information go to: www.askeric.org
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| Education Design Institute—EDI |
The Educational Design Institute, in collaboration with students, parents, educators, school administrators, school boards and communities, will promote and encourage the creation of safe, accessible, flexible and developmentally-appropriate learner-centered environments that will challenge and motivate our students minds, strengthen their bodies, and commit them to their communities.
For more information go to: www.edi.msstate.edu
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| Lighting Research Center—LRC |
The Lighting Research Center (LRC) is part of the School of Architecture at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute . The LRC is the leading university-based research center devoted to lighting. Founded in 1988 as part of Rensselaer’s School of Architecture, the Lighting Research Center has built an international reputation as a trusted and reliable source for objective information about lighting technologies, applications, and products.
For more information go to: www.lrc.rpi.edu
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| School Design & Planning Laboratory—SDPL |
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Associations and Professional Organizations
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| American Association of Community Colleges—AACC |
The American Association of Community Colleges is the primary advocacy organization for the nation's community colleges. The Association represents more than 1,100 associate degree-granting institutions and some 10 million students.
For more information go to: www.aacc.nche.edu
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| American Association of State Colleges and Universities—AASCU |
The American Association of State Colleges and Universities represents more than 430 public colleges, universities and systems of higher education throughout the United States and its territories.
For more information go to: www.aascu.org
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| American Association of University Administrators—AAUA |
AAUA was established as-and remains- a professional organization. Membership in AAUA is open to career administrators in any accredited college, university, or other post-secondary organization. The AAUA membership includes presidents, deans, directors, department chairpersons, and individuals working in a variety of other administrative positions.
For more information go to: www.aaua.org
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| American College Personnel Association—ACPA |
To support and foster college student learning through the generation and dissemination of knowledge, which informs policies, practices, and programs, for student affairs professionals and the higher education community.
For more information go to: www.acpa.nche.edu
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| American Council on Education—ACE |
ACE is the nation's unifying voice for higher education. ACE serves as a consensus leader on key higher education issues and seeks to influence public policy through advocacy, research, and program initiatives.
For more information go to: www.acenet.edu
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| American Planning Association—APA |
APA is a nonprofit public interest and research organization committed to urban, suburban, regional, and rural planning. APA and its professional institute, the American Institute of Certified Planners, advance the art and science of planning to meet the needs of people and society.
For more information go to: www.planning.org
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| American Society of Landscape Architects—ASLA |
The American Society of Landscape Architects is the national professional association representing landscape architects. ASLA promotes the landscape architecture profession and advances the practice through advocacy, education, communication, and fellowship.
For more information go to: www.asla.org
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| Association for Career and Technical Education—ACTE |
The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) is the largest national education association dedicated to the advancement of education that prepares youth and adults for careers.
For more information go to: www.acteonline.org
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| Association for Educational Communications & Technology—AECT |
The Association for Educational Communications and Technology provides leadership in educational communications and technology by linking professionals holding a common interest in the use of educational technology and its application to the learning process.
For more information go to: www.aect.org
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| Association for Telecommunications Professionals in Higher Education—ACUTA |
ACUTA is a member-driven organization dedicated to the enhancement of teaching, learning, research, and public (community) service by providing leadership in the application of telecommunications technology for higher education.
For more information go to: www.acuta.org
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| Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education—AACE |
The Association is an international, educational and professional not-for profit organization dedicated to the advancement of the knowledge, theory, and quality of learning and teaching at all levels with information technology.
For more information go to: www.aace.org
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| Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education—AASHE |
AASHE aims to advance the efforts of the entire campus sustainability community by uniting diverse initiatives and connecting practitioners to resources and professional development opportunities. The association also provides a professional home for campus sustainability coordinators and directors.
For more information go to: www.aashe.org
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| Association of College Administration Professionals—ACAP |
The ACAP is the fastest growing association in higher education today.
For more information go to: www.acap.org
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| Association of College and University Housing Officers-International—ACUHO |
The Association of College and University Housing Officers International (ACUHO-I) is the preeminent professional association dedicated to supporting and promoting the collegiate residential experience by: creating value through services, information, and collegial relationships that are indispensable to its members; and continually changing and adapting in ways that assist members in meeting the needs of dynamic campus environments.
For more information go to: www.acuho.ohio-state.edu
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| Association of College Unions-International—ACUI |
The Association of College Unions International brings together college union and activities professionals from nearly 1,000 schools worldwide. ACUI is a not-for-profit educational organization that was founded in 1914.
For more information go to: www.acuiweb.org
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| Association of Community College Trustees—ACCT |
ACCT is a non-profit educational organization of governing boards, representing more than 6,500 elected and appointed trustees who govern over 1,200 community, technical, and junior colleges in the United States.
For more information go to: www.acct.org
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| Association of Physical Plant Administrators—APPA |
Founded in 1914, APPA: The Association of Higher Education Facilities Officers is an international association dedicated to maintaining, protecting, and promoting the quality of educational facilities. APPA serves and assists facilities officers and physical plant administrators in colleges, universities, and other educational institutions throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and other countries worldwide.
For more information go to: www.appa.org
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| Association of School Business Officials International—ASBO |
ASBO International is a professional association which provides programs and services to promote the highest standards of school business management practices, professional growth, and the effective use of educational resources.
For more information go to: www.asbointl.org
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| Association of University Interior Designers—AUID |
The Association of University Interior Designers (AUID) is a non-profit organization established in 1979 to provide a network for individuals who work within institutions of higher education and to promote activities designed to benefit its members through education, communication and research.
For more information go to: www.auid.org
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| Career College Association—CCA |
The Career College Association is a voluntary membership organization of accredited, private, postsecondary schools, institutes, colleges and universities that provide career-specific educational programs.
For more information go to: www.career.org
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| College and University Professional Association for Human Resources—CUPA-HR |
CUPA-HR provides global leadership to the higher education human resources profession and the higher education community by offering essential knowledge, resources and connections that enhance individual and institutional capacity and competitiveness.
For more information go to: www.cupahr.org
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| College Athletic Business Management Association—CABMA |
CABMA is an organization devoted to the establishment, maintenance and implementation of the highest standards of integrity and efficiency in the scope, policies and procedures involved in the management and administration of business in the athletics departments and associations of colleges and universities.
For more information go to: nacda.cstv.com/cabma/nacda-cabma.html
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| Construction Specification Institute—CSI |
The Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) is an individual membership technical society whose core purpose is to improve the process of creating and sustaining the built environment. The Institute provides technical information and products, continuing education, professional conferences, and product shows to enhance communication among all disciplines of nonresidential building design and construction and meet the industry’s need for a common system of organizing and presenting construction information. CSI’s more than 18,000 members include architects, engineers, constructors, specifiers of construction products, suppliers of construction products, building owners, and facilities managers.
For more information go to: www.csinet.org
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| Council of Education Facility Planners International—CEFPI |
The Council is a professional association whose members — individuals, institutions and corporations — are actively involved in planning, designing, building and equipping schools and colleges. The association serves its members through three key strategic areas: Advocacy and education of the general public, legislators and regulators on the efficacy of school design and student outcomes; Training and professional development of our members and others through current programs promoting best practices in school planning; and Research and dissemination of information regarding the linkage between the educational facility, its design and student success.
For more information go to: www.cefpi.org
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| Education Law Association—ELA |
Education Law Association, formerly NOLPE, is a nonprofit, nonadvocacy organization that promotes interest in and understanding of the legal framework of education and the rights of students, parents, school boards and school employees.
For more information go to: www.educationlaw.org
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| EDUCAUSE— |
EDUCAUSE is a nonprofit association whose mission is to advance higher education by promoting the intelligent use of information technology. Membership is open to institutions of higher education, corporations serving the higher education information technology market, and other related associations and organizations. EDUCAUSE programs include professional development activities, print and electronic publications, strategic policy initiatives, research, awards for leadership and exemplary practices, and a wealth of online information services.
For more information go to: www.educause.edu
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| Institute for Supply Management—NAPM |
Founded in 1915, the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) is one of the most respected educational associations in the United States. ISM is a communication link with more than 48,000 purchasing and supply management professionals. ISM is a progressive association with a mission to provide national and international leadership in purchasing and materials management, particularly in the areas of education, research and standards of excellence.
For more information go to: www.ism.ws
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| International Sanitary Supply Association—ISSA |
ISSA offers the industry's largest cleaning shows, educational products, technology, legislative and regulatory services, and periodicals that specifically focus on cleaning and maintenance
For more information go to: www.issa.com
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| National Association of College and University Attorneys—NACUA |
The Association's purpose is to enhance legal assistance to colleges and universities by educating attorneys and administrators to the nature of campus legal issues. It has an equally important role to play in the continuing legal education of university counsel.
For more information go to: www.nacua.org
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| National Association of College and University Business Officers—NACUBO |
NACUBO is a nonprofit professional organization representing chief administrative and financial officers at more than 2,100 colleges and universities across the country. Over two-thirds of all institutions of higher learning in the United States are members of NACUBO. NACUBO's mission is to promote sound management and financial practices at colleges and universities.
For more information go to: www.nacubo.org
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| National Association of College Auxiliary Services—NACAS |
NACAS offers extensive opportunities for members to share ideas, develop business solutions, enhance programs and revenues, and develop meaningful professional relationships.
For more information go to: www.nacas.org
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| National Association of College Stores—NACS |
The leading resource and advocate for the higher education retail market.
For more information go to: www.nacs.org
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| National Association of Educational Procurement—NAEP |
NAEB was organized in 1921 to provide a forum where campus purchasing professionals might share valuable information. They are the professional association dedicated to serving higher education by providing those with purchasing responsibility with the specialized information they must have.
For more information go to: www.naepnet.org
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| National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities—NAICU |
The National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU) serves as the unified national voice of independent higher education. The association has represented private colleges and universities on policy issues with the federal government, such as those affecting student aid, taxation, and government regulation.
For more information go to: www.naicu.edu
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| National Association of School Safety and Law Enforcement Officers—NASSLEO |
NASSLEO, the oldest school safety organization in the United States is a non-profit association of North American law enforcement and security administrators, professionals and experts from coast to coast dedicated to the safety of students, faculty and institutional property.
For more information go to: www.nassleo.org
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| National Fire Protection Association—NFPA |
The mission of the international nonprofit NFPA is to reduce the worldwide burden of fire and other hazards on the quality of life by providing and advocating scientifically-based consensus codes and standards, research, training and education.
For more information go to: www.nfpa.org
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| National School Public Relations Association—NSPRA |
Since 1935, the National School Public Relations Association has been providing school communication training and services to school leaders throughout the United States, Canada, and the U.S. Dependent Schools worldwide.
For more information go to: www.nspra.org
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| National School Supply and Equipment Association—NSSEA |
NSSEA is a trade association made up of over 1,400 member companies involved in the school market industry. Members include: Suppliers of educational items who market to consumers through a network of distributors; manufacturers, publishers, importers, and wholesalers; distributors of educational items to consumers - retail stores, catalogs, mail order, online, and direct sales; service providers - independent sales reps, consultants, mail list brokers, trade publishers, printers, catalog producers, inventory/POS systems, OEM, retail fixture manufacturers, and online service providers
For more information go to: www.nssea.org
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| Phi Delta Kappa International— |
An international education association. Resources include information on technology, education reform, school safety and more.
For more information go to: www.pdkintl.org
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| School, Home, and Office Products Association—SHOPA |
The School, Home, & Office Products Association (SHOPA) was founded during a meeting in New York City in 1991 by a group of industry executives. Their purpose was to produce a strong trade show more in tune with the industry’s needs and to provide a forum in which other industry concerns could be addressed. The Association remains positioned as a dominant force behind the school and office products industry.
For more information go to: www.shopa.org
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| Schools Interoperability Framework Association—SIFA |
The Schools Interoperability Framework is an organization of over 100 software vendors, school districts and other organizations active in K-12 education, who have come together to create a set of rules and definitions that will allow software programs from different companies to share information.
For more information go to: www.sifinfo.org
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| Society for College and University Planning—SCUP |
The Society for College and University Planning (SCUP), established in 1965, is the only association focused on the promotion, advancement, and application of effective planning in higher education.
For more information go to: www.scup.org
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| Society for Foodservice Management—SFM |
Pre-eminent national association serving the needs and interests of executives in the onsite food service industry.
For more information go to: www.sfm-online.org
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| Software Information Industry Association—SIIA |
Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) has brought together the leading companies of the software and information industry, expanding market opportunities and forging the way toward a stronger industry. SIIA is the only trade association with a global reach that provides a credible, unifying voice for all businesses that provide the software and information that underpin the digital economy.
For more information go to: www.siia.net
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Government Programs and Agencies
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| Education Commission of the States—ECS |
ECS is a non-profit organization that provides information and support to state leaders and officials on education issues.
For more information go to: www.ecs.org
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| Environmental Protection Agency—EPA |
The mission of the Environmental Protection Agency is to protect human health and the environment. Since 1970, EPA has been working for a cleaner, healthier environment for the American people.
For more information go to: www.epa.gov
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| FirstGov— |
FirstGov is the U.S. government's official web portal.
For more information go to: www.firstgov.com
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| National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities—NCEF |
A comprehensive website created by NCEF, part of the ERIC system, provided information on planning, finance, design, construction and maintenance issues.
For more information go to: www.edfacilities.org
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| THOMAS: Legislative Information on the Internet—THOMAS |
Maintained by the US Congress, THOMAS provide up to the minute information on congressional legislation.
For more information go to: thomas.loc.gov
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| U.S. Access Board— |
Federal accessibility guidelines and answers to frequently asked questions.
For more information go to: www.access-board.gov
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| U.S. Department of Education— |
This site is designed to help pursue the President's initiatives and advance our mission as a Department to ensure equal access to education and to promote educational excellence for all Americans.
For more information go to: www.ed.gov
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Other Resources
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| Air Conditioning Contractors of America—ACCA |
ACCA's mission is to help the best HVACR contractors in the country acquire, serve, and satisfy customers.
For more information go to: www.acca.org
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| American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance—AAHPERD |
AAHPERD is an alliance of five national associations, six district associations,
and a research consortium which support healthy lifestyles through high quality programs.
For more information go to: www.aahperd.org
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| American Institute of Architects—AIA |
Since 1857, the AIA has represented the professional interests of America's architects. As AIA members, over 80,000 licensed architects, emerging professionals, and allied partners express their commitment to excellence in design and livability in our nation's buildings and communities.
For more information go to: www.aia.org
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| American Society for Industrial Security—ASIS |
ASIS International, with more than 32,000 members, is the preeminent international organization for professionals responsible for security, including managers and directors of security.
For more information go to: www.asisonline.org
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| American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers—ASHRAE |
ASHRAE is known as the authoritative source for information in the HVAC&R industry.
For more information go to: www.ashrae.org
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| Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association—ARMA |
The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association includes approximately 90 percent of the nation's manufacturers of bituminous-based roofing products.
For more information go to: www.asphaltroofing.org
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| Association for Educational Communications & Technology—AECT |
The Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) is a professional association of thousands of educators and others whose activities are directed towards improving instruction through technology. Technology is interpreted as process, not merely in terms of hardware (such as computers or television or projectors), but in terms of learners and their relationship to the people, events, places, and things through which they learn.
For more information go to: www.aect.org
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| Campus Safety, Health and Environmental Management Association—CSHEMA |
A Division of the National Safety Council. CSHEMA provides information sharing opportunities, continuing education, and professional fellowship to people with environmental health and safety responsibilities in higher education.
For more information go to: www.cshema.org
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| Carpet and Rug Institute—CRI |
The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) is the national trade association representing the carpet and rug industry. Headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, the Institute's membership consists of manufacturers representing 94% of all carpet produced in the United States, and suppliers of raw materials and services to the industry.
For more information go to: www.carpet-rug.com
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| Cleaning Equipment Trade Association—CETA |
The Cleaning Equipment Trade Association (CETA) is an international non-profit trade association made up of manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers who coordinate their efforts to promote public awareness, professionalism, industry-wide safety standards, and education for the advancement of the powered cleaning equipment industry
For more information go to: www.ceta.org
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| College and University Hazardous Waste—CUHWC |
CUHWC is a not for profit organization which exists to ensure that an annual College and University Hazardous Waste Conference is hosted at a member institution.
For more information go to: www.cuhwc.net
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| Committee on Architecture in Education—CAE |
The Committee on Architecture for Education (CAE) is a large and active group of architects and allied professionals concerned with the quality and design of all types of educational, cultural, and recreational facilities.
For more information go to: www.aia.org/cae
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| Community College Foundation—CCF |
Since 1983 The Community College Foundation has been committed to excellence in education and the enhancement of communities. The Foundation is all about helping people. With a staff of more than 800 employees, the Foundation fosters creative relationships between business, education and government to better the lives and well-being of all citizens.
For more information go to: www.communitycollege.org/
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| Construction Management Association of America—CMAA |
The Construction Management Association of America supports professional construction managers in enhancing their performance and capabilities and improving their business results. CMAA also helps project owners by providing both information about professional construction management practice and a convenient means of identifying qualified professional CMs for current and future projects.
For more information go to: www.cmaanet.org
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| Florida Educational Facilities Planners Association—FEFPA |
FEFPA is an association of the professionals involved in the planning, design, and construction of educational facilities in Florida's public schools, community colleges and universities
For more information go to: www.fefpa.org
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| Higher Learning Commission—HLC |
The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) is an independent corporation and one of two Commission members of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA). HLC serves the common good by assuring and advancing the quality of higher learning.
For more information go to: www.ncahlc.org
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| InfoComm International—ICIA |
InfoComm International® is the leading non-profit association serving the professional AV communications industry worldwide.
For more information go to: www.infocomm.org
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| International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators—IACLEA |
The International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA) advances public safety for educational institutions by providing educational resources, advocacy, and professional development services. IACLEA is the leading voice for the campus public safety community.
For more information go to: www.iaclea.org
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| International Facility Management Association—IFMA |
IFMA is the largest and most widely recognized professional association for facility management, supporting more than 18,000 members.
For more information go to: www.worldworkplace.org
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| International Parking Institute—IPI |
The International Parking Institute’s purpose is to provide leadership, education, technical resources and information to the parking profession and related fields.
For more information go to: www.parking.org
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| International Security Conference (East) National Summit on Security— |
Let the best in the industry SHOW you the best in the industry. Come to learn. Come to network. The most respected leaders in security will be at ISC East to discuss all the newest and most relevant technologies, products and strategies.
For more information go to: www.iscest.com
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| International Security Conference (West) National Summit on Security— |
Join more than 25,700 security professionals and over 1,000 exhibitors for the one security event that covers it all.
For more information go to: www.iscwest.com
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| League for Innovation in the Community College— |
The League is an international organization dedicated to catalyzing the community college movement. We host conferences and institutes, develop Web resources, conduct research, produce publications, provide services, and lead projects and initiatives with our member colleges, corporate partners, and other agencies in our continuing efforts to make a positive difference for students and communities.
For more information go to: www.league.org
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| Market Data Retrieval—MDR |
Market Data Retrieval (MDR), A Company of D&B, is the leading U.S. supplier of marketing information and services for the education market. MDR is headquartered in Shelton, Connecticut. MDR provides mailing lists, database marketing services, state-by-state school directories, and statistical reports and analysis about the education market.
For more information go to: www.schooldata.com
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| Modular Building Institute—MBI |
Founded in 1983, the Modular Building Institute is a non-profit trade association serving the commercial factory-built buildings industry on an international scale. Our regular members are manufacturers and dealers of commercial modular structures, while our associate members are companies supplying building components, services, and financing.
For more information go to: www.mbinet.org
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| National Association of Campus Card Users—NACCU |
The National Association of Campus Card Users was formed in 1993 to provide a responsive, diversified source of campus card related information and services. NACCU membership is open to all colleges, universities, secondary institutions and companies that are involved with the campus card market.
For more information go to: www.naccu.org
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| National Association of College and University Food Services—NACUFS |
The National Association of College & University Food Services (NACUFS) is the trade association for foodservice professionals at over 650 institutions of higher education in the United States, Canada and abroad. Founded in 1958, NACUFS provides members with a full-range of educational programs, publications, management services, and networking opportunities.
For more information go to: www.nacufs.org
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| National Facility Management and Technology Conference—NFM&T |
The National Facilities Management & Technology Conference and Expo (NFM&T) is the industry’s fastest-growing trade show dedicated to professionals who are responsible for the management, operations, design and construction of commercial and institutional buildings. Drawing thousands of facility professionals each year, attendees benefit from more than 90 free top-notch educational sessions, valuable networking and an expansive exhibit hall showcasing the industry’s top product offerings.
For more information go to: www.nfmt.com
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| National Facility Management and Technology Conference—NFM&T |
The National Facilities Management & Technology Conference and Expo (NFM&T) is the industry’s fastest-growing trade show dedicated to professionals who are responsible for the management, operations, design and construction of commercial and institutional buildings
For more information go to: www.nfmt.com
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| National Roofing Contractors Association—NRCA |
The National Roofing Contractors Association was formed in 1886 to preserve and promote the art of roofing application.
For more information go to: www.nrca.net
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| Neocon—MMPI |
MMPI is both a property manager specializing in buildings devoted to wholesale showrooms and office space and a trade show producer hosting dozens of major trade shows and more than 300 conferences and special events.
For more information go to: www.merchandisemart.com
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| Quality Education Data—QED |
Quality Education Data (QED) is a research and database company focused exclusively on education.
For more information go to: www.qeddata.com
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| Roofing Industry Educational Institute—RIEI |
The Roofing Industry Educational Institute provides objective and current technological information for quality roofing design, materials and application.
For more information go to: www.nrca.net/rp/related/riei/default.aspx
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| Sustainable Buildings Industry Council—SBIC |
SBICwas founded by the major building trade associations in 1980 as the Passive Solar Industries Council. While we continue to be an association of associations committed to high-performance design and construction, we have since changed our name to more accurately reflect the full scope of our efforts in the allied fields of architecture, engineering, building systems and materials, product manufacturing, energy analysis, and "whole building" design.
For more information go to: www.sbicouncil.org
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| The Construction Innovation Forum—CIF |
The Construction Innovation Forum (CIF) is an international, non-profit organization formed in 1987 to recognize and encourage innovation that improves quality and reduces cost of construction.
For more information go to: www.cif.org
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| University of Wisonsin-Madison Annual Conference on Distance Teaching and Learning— |
The conference addresses the needs of educators, trainers, managers, and designers from throughout the world who are involved in the application of technology to the teaching and learning process and in the planning, administration, and management of distance education programs.
For more information go to: www.education.wisc.edu/outreach/splash.asp
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| USGBC/Greenbuild—USGBC |
USGBC is a non-profit composed of leaders from every sector of the building industry working to promote buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work. Our more than 10,000 member organizations and our network of 75 regional chapters are united to advance our mission of transforming the building industry to sustainability.
For more information go to: www.usgbc.org
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