Association of University Programs in Health Administration

“Form 990, part vi, section a, line 1: the executive committee shall act as compensation committee for the purpose of establishing compensation of the president/ceo and such other executive officers as may from time to time be appointed. When the committee is convened for this purpose, the president/ceo of the association shall have no vote.”

“Aupha bylaws establish policies, criteria, and qualifications for program membership. Each full member program is allowed one vote. There are four types of aupha memberships: 1) program membership - at the heart of aupha are its academic program members. This membership encompasses the premier healthcare management/administration education programs in north america, with a few programs located internationally. 2) affiliate membership - non-academic entities or academic programs that do not grant a full degree in healthcare management/administration. 3) international program membership - any international program may be eligible for associate program or affiliate membership in aupha. International programs with limited resources, or which desire a lesser level of services, may opt to join as international program members. 4) for individuals at programs who are not currently academic program members, aupha also offers an individual membership. Individuals who have an interest in healthcare management/administration education and faculty at programs not members of aupha are eligible for individual membership.”

“Election of govering body yes, the organization has members. Members are responsible for the election of the board of directors and election of the association's officers at the annual business or a special meeting or by mail ballot. The board treasurer will be appointed by the board and the chair automatically becomes the immediate past chair when their term as chair ends.”

“Amendments to the association constitution and bylaws are proposed by a majority of the board of directors on its own initiative, or upon petition of a majority of the members of the association in good standing addressed to the president acting as secretary. The association's constitution and bylaws will be altered, revised, or amended by a two- thirds (2/3) vote of the membership, present in person or by proxy, at any annual business meeting or special meeting of the association, provided that written notice of the proposed alteration, revision, or amendment is given to the membership no less than thirty (30) days prior to the meeting at which the vote is scheduled.”

“The form 990 was prepared by an outside accountant and reviewed by senior management. The completed 990 was presented and approved by the board of directors during its regularly scheduled meeting prior to filing. Any questions, comments, revisions were discussed in detail with board members,organization staff, and independent auditors to ensure proper compliance. The final 990 was sent to the board of directors.”

“Conflict of interest discussions are a regular part of the board meetings and discussions. If there are any areas of possible conflict, the member is removed from the area of topic discussions and excluded from voting/decision making. Additionally, board members are required to complete a new signed conflict of interest policy form every year.”

“Aupha executive board committee annually reviews the performance of the president & ceo. The review for 2024 was completed on december 31, 2024.”

“Copies of governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are maintained at aupha's main office and are available to the public upon request.”

“Form 990, part i, line 1, description of organization mission: aupha fosters excellence and innovation in healthcare management and health policy education.”

“Other program service accomplishments include publications.”