New Jersey Association of State Colleges & Universities (NJASCU) Information

NJASCU is a leading voice for public higher education in New Jersey. Acting as an advocate in the state capital, the Association analyzes and monitors public policy issues and legislation affecting its member institutions. In cooperation with trustees, students, faculty and campus administrators, NJASCU plays an active role in developing and proposing state higher education policy to better serve New Jersey's citizens. The Association has been a leader in achieving landmark legislation, in 1986 and 1994, which transferred important fiscal and administrative authority to the campuses from state government, emphasizing trustee governance and direct public accountability. The state colleges and universities are among the most autonomous public institutions nationally. Serving as a primary information resource for its member institutions, NJASCU provides analyses of higher educational policy issues such as: *college access and affordability; *higher education finance trends and comparisons; *laws affecting trustee governance, ethical standards, and student welfare; *the need to increase the capacity of the state colleges and universities to serve New Jersey students amidst *unprecedented enrollment demand; and *addressing the needs of emerging student populations, including student veterans.