Institutional Affiliations
On behalf of UC Irvine, IRAP participates in the following data consortia:
Association of American Universities Data Exchange (AAUDE) | Website
Consortium for Student Retention Data Exchange (CSRDE) | Website
IRAP and its staff represent UC Irvine through membership in the following professional organizations:
Association for Institutional Research (AIR) | Website
California Association for Institutional Research (CAIR) | Website
UC Irvine is also a member of the following organizations:
Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Institutions | Website
The Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities is a voluntary association of universities that are both Hispanic-Serving Institutions as defined by Title V of the Higher Education Act and in the top 5% of universities in the United States for research as determined by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
American Academy of Arts & Sciences (AAAS) | Website
The Academy is an honorary society that recognizes and celebrates the excellence of its members and an independent research center convening leaders from across disciplines, professions, and perspectives to address significant challenges. Academy members are elected and they are world leaders in the arts and sciences, business, philanthropy, and public affairs.
American Council of Learned Societies Consortium (ACLS) | Website
The ACLS supports the creation and circulation of knowledge that advances understanding of humanity and human endeavors, with a view toward improving human experience. The ACLS supports humanistic knowledge by making resources available to scholars and by strengthening the infrastructure for scholarship, including at the department and institutional levels.
American Council on Education (ACE) | Website
ACE is a membership organization that mobilizes the higher education community to shape effective public policy and foster innovative, high-quality practice. ACE convenes, organizes, mobilizes, and leads advocacy efforts that shape effective public policy and help colleges and universities best serve their students, their communities, and the wider public good. They help institutions build their capacity through high-quality innovation.
Association of American Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) | Website
The American Association of Colleges and Universities is a global membership organization dedicated to advancing the democratic purposes of higher education by promoting equity, innovation, and excellence in liberal education. AAC&U supports members with timely resources and evidence-based guidance focused on their top priorities.
Association of American Universities (AAU) | Website
The AAU is composed of America’s leading research universities distinguished by the breadth and quality of their programs of academic research and scholarship and education. AAU member universities collectively help shape policy for higher education, science, and innovation. Member universities also promote best practices in undergraduate and graduate education.
Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU) | Website
The Association of Pacific Rim Universities is a consortium of 61 research universities from around the Pacific Rim. Formed in 1997, APRU fosters collaboration between member universities, researchers, and policymakers contributing to economic, scientific and cultural advancement in the Pacific Rim.
Association of Public & Land-Grant Universities (APLU) | Website
APLU is a membership organization that fosters a community of university leaders collectively working to advance the mission of public research universities. The association’s membership consists of more than 250 public research universities, land-grant institutions, state university systems, and affiliated organizations spanning across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, six U.S. territories, Canada, and Mexico. APLU undertakes a wide array of projects and initiatives along with its members and provides a forum for public higher education leaders to work collaboratively and better meet the challenges and opportunities facing public universities.
Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) | Website
The Council for Higher Education Accreditation serves its members, students, and society through advocacy for the value and independence of accreditation, recognition of accrediting organizations and commitment to quality in higher education.
Global Council for Science and the Environment | Website
GCSE provides resources and opportunities for higher education leaders and their partners in transdisciplinary environmental and sustainability education and research (TESER) to work across public, private, and nonprofit sectors, and from local to global scales.
Presidents’ Alliance| Website
The Presidents’ Alliance is an alliance of American college and university leaders dedicated to increasing public understanding of how immigration policies and practices impact our students, campuses and communities. They support policies that create a welcoming environment for immigrant, undocumented and international students on our campuses.
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WSCUC) | Website
WSCUC accreditation aids institutions in developing and sustaining effective educational programs and assures the educational community and the general public that an accredited institution has met high standards of quality and effectiveness.