Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania

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The Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania (AICUP) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) located in Harrisburg. It is an organization of independent nonprofit colleges and universities (in contrast to State and State-Related schools). Founded in 1995 through the affiliation of three existing educational organizations, [1] it is made up of 85 independent higher education institutions. [2]

AICUP staff meet with policymakers, help coordinate the joint activities of independent colleges, and advise members of legislative and regulatory developments with potential impacts on their institutions. Pennsylvania Senate and House legislators have asked AICUP to give official testimony at the State Capitol multiple times on issues concerning higher education. [3] [4] The organization hosts annual student advocacy days at the Pennsylvania State Capitol that attract hundreds of students from across the state. [5] [6]

280,000 students attend the 85 AICUP member colleges, representing 52% of all four-year degree-seekers in the state. [7] AICUP collaborates with multiple peer organizations on legislative action, including the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities. [8]

Each year, AICUP confers prestigious awards recognizing outstanding service in higher education. Past AICUP award recipients include Dr. Pamela Gunter-Smith of York College (2024), [9] Curtis H. Barnette of Lehigh University (2023), [10] and Rev. Joseph A. Panuska of the University of Scranton (2001). [11]

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References

  1. ↑ "About Us". AICUP.
  2. 1 2 "Members". AICUP.
  3. ↑ "Senate Education Committee, Hearing on Grow PA Higher Education Proposal" (PDF). PA Senate Education Committee. April 29, 2024.
  4. ↑ "House Gaming Oversight Committee, Hearing on Tuition Relief Act, Testimony of Dr. Don Francis, President, AICUP" (PDF). Pennsylvania General Assembly. May 21, 2009.
  5. ↑ Hawkey, Ryen (Apr 22, 2024). "Political Science students lobby at state capitol". NeuPress.
  6. ↑ "Nine Lafayette students visit the Pennsylvania Capitol at annual AICUP on the Hill". Lafayette College. May 1, 2023.
  7. ↑ Foley, Thomas (June 10, 2024). "Independent nonprofit colleges prepare graduates for tomorrow's economy". Central Pennsylvania Business Journal.
  8. ↑ "AICUP-NAICU awards". NAICU News. April 11, 2019.
  9. ↑ Albring, Angel (April 16, 2024). ""Comings and Goings: Awards"". York Daily Record. Archived from the original on April 16, 2024.
  10. ↑ "Lifetime Higher Education Advocates Receive Awards during Association of Independent Colleges & Universities of Pennsylvania Annual Meeting" (PDF). News Release, AICUP. March 28, 2023.
  11. ↑ "AICUP Honors President Emeritus of The University of Scranton". News Release, University of Scranton Digital Archives. May 8, 2001.
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