Association Of Public And Land-Grant Universities

Research, innovation, and stem policy: the office of research, innovation, and stem policy's major focus is supporting institutional transformation towards stem faculty hiring, retention, advancement, and compensation, public impact research, and strengthening pathways to research administration leadership.

Academic affairs conducts studies with member institutions, and issues reports intended to improve the academic undertakings of our members. Recently, it has devoted special attention to undergraduate education, including cost, financial aid, quality, time to degree, and accountability. The data policy and analysis group has carried out a number of projects and activities related to improving institutional data on student success, and better describing aplu institutions. Other projects in academic affairs have worked to improve and expand the use of digital learning technologies, improve mentoring for students, helping students improve success in introductory mathematics and further integrating career readiness into undergraduate education.

Office of urban initiatives - the office of urban initiatives' major focus is public research universities located in urban centers which play a crucial role in anchoring the community, fostering neighborhood and economic development of their cities, and advancing the health, education, and well-being of city resident.

All other programs including: congressional affairs, public affairs, economic development, information technology, international programs, and data & analytics.