The Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities (CICU) aims to provide opportunity and access to higher education through fairness, equity, and humanity. New York is home to the largest Independent Sector of higher education in the world with more than 100 independent colleges and universities educating nearly 500,000 students annually. CICU is a statewide association representing the public policy interests of the chief executives of New York’s independent colleges and universities in New York State.
CICU President Lola W. Brabham testified on November 28, 2023 before Assembly Higher Education Committee. Her testimony called on the Legislature to adequately fund TAP so that it can continue to be instrumental
CICU was proud to be a co-sponsor of the FAFSA Completion Summit, which was convened by Governor Kathy Hochul, to discuss strategies for students to complete the simplified FAFSA application. CICU President Lola
Congratulations to CICU President Lola W. Brabham on being named to PoliticsNY list of Power Players in Education. She is joined by the leaders of 20 CICU members institutions: • Donald Boomgaarden (St.
