The Association of Independent Colleges and Universities in Massachusetts (AICUM), is a grouping of
accredited
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, independent,
private college
Private universities and private colleges are institutions of higher education, not operated, owned, or institutionally funded by governments. They may (and often do) receive from governments tax breaks, public student loans, and grants. D ...
s and
universities
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in the state of
. The Association advocates in public policy forums on behalf of its member institutions.
AICUM is headquartered in
Boston, Massachusetts, and it was established by a panel of university presidents. Its current president is Richard Doherty.
AICUM is a member of the Coalition for College Cost Savings, and the
National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities
The National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) located in Washington D.C.. It is an organization of private American colleges and universities. Founded in 1976, it has over 1,000 independent hig ...
References
External links
AICUM Website
College and university associations and consortia in the United States
1967 establishments in Massachusetts
Organizations established in 1967
Organizations based in Massachusetts
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