ACHE is a dynamic network of diverse professionals who are dedicated to promoting excellence in continuing higher education and to sharing their expertise and experience with others. The organization began as the Association of University Evening Colleges in 1939 and in its transition to the Association for Continuing Higher Education became an organization dedicated to serving the entire spectrum of continuing higher education. Facts* about ACHE Members and Member Institutions: Members represent 34 states Member Institutions serve more than 316,000 Adult Undergraduate Students Member Institutions serve more than 387,000 Graduate Students More than 566,000 Students enrolled at Member Institutions attend full- or part-time via distance More than 98,000 Veterans or Service Members are enrolled at Member Institutions *All data collected from U.S. Department of Education. Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics. Information reflects ACHE institutional members as of November 14, 2016.