New York's 100+ independent colleges and universities
Advancing Higher Education in New York
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.
Congratulations to CICU President Lola W. Brabham on being chosen for PoliticsNY and amNY Metro 2024 Power Players in Education in recognition of being at the forefront of shaping New York’s education landscape
Congratulations to CICU President Lola W. Brabham, University of Rochester President Sarah Mangelsdorf, and Rochester Institute of Technology President David Munson on being named to City & State’s 2024 Upstate Power 100 recognizing
Yesterday, CICU attended the Higher Education Opportunity Program Professional Organization’s (HEOPPO) 2024 Fall Training Workshop to inform our member colleges and universities HEOP Professionals on CICU’s mission, how to prepare for the upcoming Legislative Session,