The National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU) has announced that Bellarmine University President Joseph “Jay” McGowan has been named treasurer of the national nonprofit organization. McGowan was elected by the NAICU membership to serve as treasurer during NAICU’s annual meeting on February 6. Congratulations and thanks to President McGowan for serving in this important national leadership position.

NAICU, with nearly 1,000 members,  serves as the unified national voice of independent higher education. Since 1976, the association has represented private colleges and universities on policy issues with the federal government, such as those affecting student aid, taxation, and government regulation.

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