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Congrats to retiring member presidents Hawkins, McClure & Mitzel
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What We Do
ADVOCATE
We serve as the voice of Kentucky's independent colleges and universities, advocating for policies that recognize the sector's critical role and help students access and afford a distinctive,
high-quality education.
CONNECT
We provide opportunities for member affiliate groups to meet in person
and online to share experiences and
best practices with colleagues from other institutions.
COLLABORATE
We coordinate cost-saving agreements with businesses and vendors to save our members time and money on a wide range of goods, services, and
insurance products.
The Power of Independent Colleges
Kentucky’s independent, nonprofit colleges and universities are changing the trajectory of individual lives, families, and communities.
AIKCU is proud to support our 18 member institutions in their efforts.
Lt. Gov. Coleman meets with AIKCU Board of Directors
Kentucky’s independent college presidents welcomed Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman (center) to talk about the value of the liberal arts, preparing students to meet workforce needs, and public-private partnerships. The visit took place during the spring meeting of the AIKCU Board of Directors at Midway University in May.
Lt. Gov. Coleman is an alumna of Centre College, an AIKCU member school. AIKCU appreciates her support of our 18 member colleges.
News
Dyer inducted into Leadership Kentucky Class of 2024
June 20, 2024
Congrats to AIKCU President Mason Dyer for being inducted into the Leadership Kentucky Class of 2024! He’ll represent Kentucky's 18 independent colleges in this flagship program that gives leaders across the state a firsthand look at the commonwealth's unique communities and resources.
5 Degrees Branding gives workshop on truths about higher ed marketing to AIKCU admissions, marcomms officers
May 23, 2024
Ryan Morabito from 5 Degrees Branding led a workshop on “Higher Ed Marketing Truths” for AIKCU admissions and marketing/communi-cations officers at their joint spring meeting at Bellarmine University.
Fall 2023 enrollment jumps significantly at Kentucky’s independent colleges and universities
March 28, 2024
Total fall enrollment grew by 8.5% at AIKCU’s 18 member campuses, with 4,640 more students enrolling than in Fall 2022.
Reps from Kentucky's independent colleges meet with members of Congress during annual Hill Day
Feb. 15, 2024
Representatives from seven member colleges and universities of the Association of Independent Kentucky Colleges and Universities met with Kentucky’s congressional delegation during NAICU’s Annual Meeting & Advocacy Day Feb. 4-7 in Washington, D.C.
Calendar
THURSDAY, SEPT. 5
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AIKCU Advancement Officers Fall Meeting
10 a.m.-2 p.m. ET
In Person: Georgetown College, Georgetown
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FRIDAY, OCT. 11
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AIKCU Library Directors
Fall Meeting
10 a.m. ET
In Person: Bellarmine University, Louisville
AIKCU President Mason Dyer talks about independent higher ed in Kentucky
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