Association of College and University Auditors (ACUA)

Association of College and University Auditors (ACUA)The Association of College and University Auditors is an international professional organization established in 1958 serving institutions of higher education across the globe. The Association provides its members a collegial forum for exchanging and sharing knowledge and generating new ideas. ACUA is committed to advancing internal auditing in higher education and increasing members' knowledge of auditing, regulatory compliance and risk management in higher education.

The EthicsPoint and ACUA alliance works to promote enhanced governance of higher education institutions through implementation of best practices related to codes of conduct, ethics training, and whistleblower hotlines. Through our alliance, EthicsPoint and ACUA jointly develop and implement educational programs and research projects that serve the needs of ACUA members.

Learn more at the ACUA web site.

National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO)

Located in Washington, D.C., NACUBO serves a membership of more than 2,500 colleges, universities, and higher education service providers across the country. NACUBO represents chief administrative and financial officers through a collaboration of knowledge and professional development, advocacy, and community. Their vision: to define excellence in higher education business and financial management.

Since governance issues are an important topic for higher education institutions, NACUBO’S and EthicsPoint’s goals are aligned. NACUBO’s goal is to promote sound management at colleges and universities and help guide business officers in setting high standards of ethical conduct.  EthicsPoint’s integrated approach to Governance, Risk, and Compliance helps NACUBO meet these standards. EthicsPoint is NACUBO’s choice for hotline services.

Learn more at the NACUBO web site.

Arent Fox LLP: Higher Education Practice

All tax-exempt organizations face unique finance, antitrust, executive compensation, real estate, tax, and intellectual property issues. Arent Fox understands them all.

Arent Fox has developed an extensive higher education institution practice based on a thorough understanding of the unique concerns, legal environment, and business needs of entities in this sector.

Arent Fox advises higher education institutions on tax; government relations; finance; real estate; intellectual property, technology, e-commerce, sweepstakes, and promotion; antitrust and competition law; litigation; and labor, employment, compensation, and benefits.

In addition to higher education institutions, Arent Fox provides counsel to hospitals and health care organizations, trade and professional organizations, religious institutions, museums, foundations and public charities.

Arent Fox and EthicsPoint strive for the same goals: to help higher education institutions accomplish their mission. Arent Fox’s expertise with legal issues aligns perfectly with EthicsPoint’s expertise in creating the best Governance, Risk, and Compliance solutions to fit the individual needs of the higher education market.

Learn more at the Arent Fox web site.

Education Industry Association (EIA)

The EIA, with over 800 corporate and individual members, is the leading professional association for private providers of education services, suppliers and other private organizations who are stakeholders in education.

The EIA is a broad-based organization that represents the collective strengths and contributions of the multi-faceted education industry -- an organization that projects a reasoned and positive voice for innovators in the supply of academic services. The EIA believes in an ongoing process of constructive engagement, honest dialogue and mutual respect aimed at creating common positions that advance the movement.

The EIA and EthicPoint strive for the same goals: to help stakeholders in education accomplish their mission. The EIA’s thought leadership around innovation in the education market aligns perfectly with EthicsPoint’s expertise in creating the best Governance, Risk, and Compliance solutions to fit the unique demands facing the market.

Learn more at the EIA web site.