To communicate the value of english study in the united states, and to increase visibility abroad of member programs, and provide a forum for member exchange of information and best practices.

Supported and promoted ethical and professional standards for u. S. Intensive english programs (ieps) by sponsoring and supporting standards-focused forums at national & international conferences (with concentrated effort at the annual nafsa conference in may-june). communicated the value of english study in the u. S. To governmental and nongovernmental agencies and sought to lower barriers to such study by meeting with u. S. Government officials and representatives of other organizations (e. G. Nafsa, iie, the alliance for international education & cultural exchange) and by inviting them to participate in aaiep meetings at the nafsa conference and at our own conference in october in washington, dc. provided a forum for member exchange by publishing the aaiep newsletter, sponsoring the aaiep listserv, organizing the aaiep professional development conference & workshops, and hosting our meeting and reception.