Council of Independent Colleges

Council of Independent Colleges

The Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) is an association of nearly 600 independent, liberal arts colleges and universities and more than 70 higher education affiliates and organizations that work together to strengthen college and university leadership, sustain high-quality education, and enhance private higher education’s contributions to society. To fulfill this mission, CIC provides its members with skills, tools, and knowledge that address aspects of leadership, financial management and performance, academic quality, and institutional visibility. The Council is headquartered at One Dupont Circle in Washington, DC.[1]

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Membership Criteria

To join the Council as a full member, a U.S. college or university must grant baccalaureate degrees, must demonstrate a commitment to liberal arts and sciences through its curriculum offerings and degree requirements, must have been in operation for at least three years, and must be accredited or have candidate status with a U.S. regional accrediting association. Similar institutions outside the U.S. may join as international members, and independent, nonprofit two-year institutions may qualify for associate membership.[2]

Tuition Exchange Program

One of CIC's services to its member institutions is its Tuition Exchange Program, a network of about 350 CIC colleges and universities that are willing to accept, tuition-free, students from families of full-time employees of other participating institutions.[3]

Planning for the Future

In the near future[when?], CIC will be adding to its offerings, as its Board has voted to merge with the Foundation for Independent Higher Education ( FIHE ). Bringing FIHE under the CIC umbrella will enable CIC to expands it role in supporting independent colleges by also working with, and providing grant support to, state consortia of private colleges and universities.[4]

References

  1. ^ Council of Independent Colleges Mission Statement
  2. ^ Council of Independent Colleges Membership Criteria
  3. ^ Council of Independent Colleges Tuition Exchange Program
  4. ^ Foundation for Independent Higher Education

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