AAHEA (American Association for Higher Education and Accreditation)

GIU is proud to be a life time member of AAHEA. This membership is committed to improving the educational standards of universities by establishing stringent quality standards. All members are among the largest non-governmental accreditation agencies from all over the United States. American Association for Higher Education and Accreditation (AAHEA) based in Washington, DC, with locations in several states, is the oldest association in the United States dedicated to the advancement of higher education. AAHEA have a long and prestigious, rich history. The fact is that we have literally set the standards in higher education in this country for 140 years. We aspire to be the member of such a reputed organization that best enables all individuals, institutions, and stakeholders in higher education to learn, organize for learning, and contribute to the common good.

AAHE is providing accreditation to more than 20 disciplines for the common good of higher education. AAHEA is an independent, membership-based, non-profit organization dedicated to building human capital for higher education. AAHEA is the source of choice for information about higher education on issues that matter in a democratic multi-racial society; and AAHEA promotes and disseminates examples of effective educational practice to address those issues. AAHEA members are an international talent pool willing and ready to share their expertise with colleagues in higher education, policymakers, media professionals, and the public at large. Their unique service has established our place in this field. This allows us to make a distinctive and substantial impact on education.