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As the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS) nears the end of its Sapphire anniversary celebration, we invite you to look back at an incredible year of milestones, memories, and meaningful progress. This year marked 45 years of CAS raising the bar for standards in higher education—a legacy of excellence that continues to impact institutions and students alike.
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As part of our ongoing series celebrating the past leaders of the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS), we are honored to feature Dan Bureau, who served as CAS President from 2019 to 2021.
As the year winds down, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the power of gratitude—not just in our personal lives but in our work as higher education professionals. Gratitude fosters connection, builds resilience, and inspires hope, all of which are essential in our efforts to support students and advance institutional excellence.
At the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS), gratitude is woven into our mission. From the community of experts shaping our standards to the educators and practitioners implementing them to improve student outcomes, we are thankful for the collective dedication that drives meaningful change across campuses. Honoring Native American Heritage Month: Empowering Indigenous Communities in Higher Education11/13/2024 This November, the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS) celebrates Native American Heritage Month by recognizing the vital contributions of Native American and Indigenous communities to higher education. Native students, faculty, and staff enrich our campuses with their diverse identities, histories, and traditions, inspiring efforts to build inclusive, equitable learning environments.
On October 24, 2024, more than 300 student affairs professionals joined an impactful webinar on leveraging the new CAS Basic Needs Standards to better support students on their campuses. Co-hosted by The Hope Center for Student Basic Needs and the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS), the event highlighted essential strategies and tools for addressing basic needs insecurities in higher education.
As part of our series commemorating the past leaders of the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS), we proudly honor Gavin Henning, who served as CAS President from 2017 to 2019. During his tenure, Gavin focused on fostering community and collaboration among assessment professionals, emphasizing the importance of partnerships across institutions.
As colleges and universities navigate an evolving higher education landscape, maintaining consistent, high-quality standards across student programs and services has never been more crucial. Released in May 2023, the 11th version of the CAS Professional Standards for Higher Education serves as a definitive guide, helping institutions ensure they provide programs that align with the highest standards of quality, inclusivity, and student development.
Beyond Compliance: How to Cultivate Truly Inclusive Campus Environments with CAS Standards10/17/2024 In today’s diverse educational landscape, colleges and universities face increasing expectations to create spaces where all students feel valued, respected, and supported. For student affairs professionals, fostering inclusive environments goes beyond checking boxes or meeting minimum requirements—it’s about establishing a culture of belonging where each individual can thrive. This is where the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS) plays a pivotal role.
As part of an ongoing strategic review, the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS) seeks your feedback! We are particularly interested in learning how CAS resources—such as standards, self-assessment guides, and cross-functional frameworks—are used and how they can be improved to better serve professionals like yourself. Whether or not you are familiar with CAS, have never used CAS resources of products, or are a CAS super-user, your input is important!!
Three in five students experience some type of basic needs insecurity while in college. Not only do we need to build an ecosystem of support for college students, but we need to ensure those efforts are strategic, evidence-informed, and sustainable.
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