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NAICU Survey Examines the Economic Concerns of Private College and University LeadersNAICU Press ReleaseDecember 18, 2008A new survey of private college and university presidents finds that fund raising, endowments, the availability of student aid, institutional debt, and student enrollment lead the list of campus economic concerns as the fall 2008 semester comes to an end. The survey was conducted from Nov. 18 to Dec. 12 by the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU). |
Private College Leaders to Explore the Economic Downturn, Impact of the 2008 Election, and Other Top Issues at the 2009 NAICU Annual MeetingDecember 11, 2008Hundreds of private college and university presidents and other top campus officials will meet with leading public opinion and political analysts, respected national thinkers, and fellow higher education decision makers at the 2009 NAICU Annual Meeting, Feb. 1-4, to explore the challenges and opportunities facing private higher education, our students, and the nation in this time of economic turmoil and political change. |
NAICU Statement on the College Board's Trends in College Pricing and Student Aid ReportsOctober 29, 2008Statement by David L. Warren, President, National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, on the 2008 College Board Trends in College Pricing and Student Aid Reports |
NAICU Survey Finds Impact from Student Loan Crunch, but No Widespread Loan Crisis for Fall 2008 SemesterOctober 21, 2008While there was no widespread student loan crisis this fall, there were multiple instances of students taking time off of school, switching to part-time status, and turning to alternative forms of financial support, according to the results of a survey conducted by the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities. |
Number of Private Colleges Participating in the U-CAN Consumer Information Initiative Tops 700NAICU Press ReleaseAugust 13, 2008U-CAN (www.ucan-network.org), a voluntary consumer information initiative of the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU), has reached a milestone in campus participation. Nearly 11 months after the free, consumer-focused website was launched, the roster of private colleges and universities signed up to participate has grown to 711 institutions. |
Caveat Lector: Don’t Let New College Cost Book Sucker You InNAICU Press ReleaseJuly 2, 2008A new book leaves out vital information about what colleges are doing to make sure education stays affordable. |
National Initiative Aims to Set Record Voter Turnout at Colleges and UniversitiesNAICU Press ReleaseMay 23, 2008To help ensure that students stay engaged through the general election, the National Campus Voter Registration Project has launched a nonpartisan, nationwide campaign to register college students, educate students about the issues and candidates, and motivate students to go to the polls on Election Day. |
NAICU Survey Gives Early Snapshot of the Impact of the Credit CrunchNAICU Media ReleaseMarch 25, 2008A significant number of private colleges and universities report reductions in student loan availability and borrower benefits, according to the results of a survey conducted by the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, and released today. |
Gigi Gomez Joins National Association of Independent Colleges and UniversitiesFebruary 14, 2008Gigi Gomez has been named Senior Research and Policy Analyst at the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU). |
NAICU Membership Elects 2008-09 Board of DirectorsTexas Christian University Chancellor Victor Boschini Selected as ChairFebruary 8, 2008The membership of the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU) have selected 15 new board directors and four new board officers for 2008-09. Members of NAICU’s board of director set the association’s agenda on federal higher education policy; actively encourage support of NAICU priorities and initiatives; and oversee the association’s financial administration. Members serve three-year terms. |
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