PAASCU is committed to the following:

1. Promote the realization of member institutions’ vision and mission, compliance with regulatory requirements, achievement of evidenced excellence in learning outcomes, and responsiveness to stakeholders;
2. Support the internal quality assurance initiatives of institutions by advocating external quality assurance through voluntary accreditation that is developmental in approach;
3. Ensure the sustainability of the Association and the growth of its members, leadership, accreditors, and staff; and
4. Serve the national and global communities by advocating a culture of excellence and responsibility in education.