New Jersey Association of State Colleges and Universities (NJASCU)

The New Jersey Association of State Colleges and Universities (njascu), is a nongovernmental entity created by the State legislature [njsa 18a:64-45 et seq.] To advance and support public higher education in New Jersey. Njascu's primary mission is to represent its member institutions, advocate for higher education as a public good, and communicate the collective value of the State colleges/universities in serving the public interest and the State of New jersey.njascu advises the executive and legislative branches of State government, and others regarding matters of higher education policy and serves as a liaison to its member institutions. The Association serves as the principal information resource about public higher education in New Jersey and the contributions of New Jersey's seven senior public institutions of higher education. Njascu routinely coordinates communication among its member institutions to maximize opportunities for coordination and cooperation.