State Association Directory
Higher Education – and higher education policy – has changed significantly over time. The sector is governed by what is called “The Triad.” It consists of:
- State Licensing to govern consumer protection
- Accreditation to govern academic quality
- Federal Policy determining the institutions qualifications to participate in Federal Financial Aid.
It is in this complex, but often coordinated, environment that a national association can and should work closely with its state association colleagues.
But our partnership goes beyond public policy. Over time, state associations have assumed more and more leadership for professional development programs – especially for a school’s operating staff. On the other hand, CECU seeks to provide sector leadership programming.
Both the state associations and CECU host annual convenings of the sector, and we attend each other’s events.
In many ways, we cooperate because that is the only way to best serve our students, our schools and their staffs. Together, our sector is stronger.
- State Licensing to govern consumer protection
- Accreditation to govern academic quality
- Federal Policy determining the institutions qualifications to participate in Federal Financial Aid.
It is in this complex, but often coordinated, environment that a national association can and should work closely with its state association colleagues.
But our partnership goes beyond public policy. Over time, state associations have assumed more and more leadership for professional development programs – especially for a school’s operating staff. On the other hand, CECU seeks to provide sector leadership programming.
Both the state associations and CECU host annual convenings of the sector, and we attend each other’s events.
In many ways, we cooperate because that is the only way to best serve our students, our schools and their staffs. Together, our sector is stronger.
Alliance for Career Education in the States (ACES)
The Alliance for Career Education in the States (ACES) is a national network of schools interested in supporting private career education through the work of state-focused trade associations. Members include schools and allied supporters that believe in the value of opportunity, quality, and equity in higher education. Learn more on the ACES website.
Other State Associations
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Arizona
Arizona Private School Association 7776 S. Pointe Parkway West, Suite 110 Phoenix, AZ 85044 Website: www.arizonapsa.org Phone: 602-254-5199 Fax: 602-254-5073 Contact: Fred Lockhart, Executive Director E-mail: apsa@arizonapsa.org California California Association of Private Postsecondary Schools 2520 Venture Oaks Way #170 Sacramento, CA 95833 Phone: 916-447-5500 Fax: 916-440-8970 Website: www.cappsonline.org Contact: Robert Johnson, Executive Director E-mail: robert@cappsonline.org Contact: Stephanie Turner, Executive Assistant and Member Support E-mail: admin@cappsonline.org Colorado Colorado Association of Career Colleges and Schools 225 E. 16th Ave., Suite 260 Denver, CO 80203 Phone: 303-860-1616 Fax: 303-860-0175 Contact: Karen McGrath, Executive Director E-mail: karenmcgrath@comcast.net Florida Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools and Colleges (FAPSC) 150 South Monroe St., Suite 303 Tallahassee, FL 32301 Phone: 850-577-3139 Fax: 850-577-3133 Website: www.fapsc.org Contacts:Allen Mortham, Executive Director E-mail: Allen@fapsc.org FAPSC is a part of the Alliance for Career Education in the States (ACES). Georgia Georgia Alliance for Career Education (GACE) Website: https://careerstates.org/georgia Contact: Kelley Blanchard E-mail: kelley.blanchard@career.org GACE is a part of the Alliance for Career Education in the States (ACES). Indiana Indiana Association of Private Career Schools One North Capitol, #430 Indianapolis, IN 46204 Phone: 317-201-6415 Fax: 317-462-9124 Contact: Glenna Shelby E-mail: iapcs@hotmail.com and ggshelby@msn.com Kentucky Kentucky Association of Career Colleges and Schools 291 N. Hubbards Lane, Suite 172-243 Louisville, KY 40207 Phone: 703-399-9172 Website: www.kycareercolleges.org Contact: Email: ed.kaccs@gmail.com Louisiana Louisiana Association of Private Colleges and Schools 8820 Jewella Avenue Shreveport, LA 71108 Phone: 318-841-1228 Website: www.lapcs.net Contacts: Noah Brandon, President Email: nbrandon@unitechta.edu Mississippi Association of Proprietary Schools Contact: Chris Burgio, Executive Director E-mail: Cburgio@concorde.edu New York Association of Proprietary Colleges 121 State Street Albany, NY 12207 Phone: 518-437-1867 Web: www.apc-colleges.org Contact: Donna Stelling-Gurnett, President Email: dgurnett@apc-colleges.org Twitter: @apccolleges Facebook: /APCColleges |
The Coalition of New York State Career Schools
437 Old Albany Post Road Garrison, NY 10524 Phone: 845-788-5070 Fax: 845-788-5071 Website: www.cnyscs.com Contact: Terry Zaleski, Executive Director E-mail: tzaleski@sprynet.com Nevada Nevada Association for Career Colleges (NACC) Website: careerstates.org/nevada Contact: Kelley Blanchard E-mail: kelley.blanchard@career.org NACC is a subsidiary of the Alliance for Career Education in the States (ACES). New Jersey Private Career School Association of New Jersey (PCSANJ) Website: https://careerstates.org/new-jersey Contact: Kelley Blanchard E-mail: kelley.blanchard@career.org PCSNJ is a part of the Alliance for Career Education in the States (ACES). Northwest Career Colleges Federation 700 Sleater Kinney Rd SE B369 Lacey, WA 98503 Phone: 360-259-1313 Website: www.nwcareercolleges.org Contact: Maryann Brathwaite, Executive Director E-mail: Maryann@nwcareercolleges.org Contact: Barb DeHaan, State Director Email: bdehaan@nwccidaho.org Ohio and Michigan Ohio-Michigan Association of Career Colleges and Schools 2109 Stella Court, Suite 125 Columbus, OH 43215 Phone: 614-487-8180 Fax: 614-487-8190 Website: www.omaccs.org Contact: Kent Trofholz, Executive Director E-mail: ktrofholz@omaccs.org Pennsylvania Mid-Atlantic Association of Career Schools 224 Pine Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 Phone: 717-540-9010 Fax: 717-599-8098 Website: www.maacs.us Contact: Aaron Shenck, Executive Director E-mail: aaron@maacs.us Texas Career Colleges and Schools of Texas 823 Congress Ave. Suite 230 Austin, TX 78701 Phone: 866-909-2278 Website: www.ccst.org Contact: Jerry Valdez, Executive Director E-mail: valdez@thevaldezcompany.com Virginia Virginia Career College Association 1108 E. Main Street Suite 1200 Richmond, VA 23219 Phone: 804-346-2783 Fax: 804-346-8287 Contact: Beth Murphy, Bryant and Stratton College |