Council of

Independent
Colleges

The Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) is an association in the United

States of more than 650 independent, liberal arts colleges and universities and
more than 100 higher education affiliates and organizations[1] that work together
to strengthen college and university leadership, sustain high-quality education,
and enhance private higher education’s contributions to society. To fulfill its
mission, CIC provides ideas, resources, and programs that help institutions
improve their leadership expertise, educational programs, administrative and
financial performance, and institutional visibility. Member institutions are drawn
from across the spectrum of independent higher education, including selective
liberal arts colleges, medium-sized private universities, religious colleges,
historically black colleges, and single-sex institutions. The Council is
headquartered at One Dupont Circle in Washington, DC.[2]
 Council of Independent Colleges

Formation 1956

Headquarters Washington, D.C.

Location United States

Membership Over 650

President Richard Ekman

Website www.cic.edu (https://www.cic.edu/)

Membership criteria

To join the Council as a full member, a U.S. college or university must grant
baccalaureate degrees, must demonstrate a commitment to liberal arts and
sciences through its curricular offerings and degree requirements, must have
been in operation for at least three years, and must be accredited or have
candidate status with a U.S. regional accrediting association. Similar institutions
outside the U.S. may join as international members, and independent, nonprofit
two-year institutions may qualify for associate membership.[3]

Tuition Exchange Program

One of CIC's services to its member institutions is its Tuition Exchange Program,
a network of more than 430 CIC colleges and universities that are willing to
accept, tuition-free, students from families of full-time employees of other
participating institutions.[4]

Merger with Foundation for Independent Higher

 Education

In October 2010, the Foundation for Independent Higher Education (FIHE)

merged with CIC.[5] This merger has enabled CIC to expand its role in supporting
independent colleges by also working with, and providing grant support to, state
consortia of private colleges and universities.[6]

References

1. "Members of CIC" (https://www.cic.edu/about/members) . The Council of

Independent Colleges.

2. "Mission and History" (https://www.cic.edu/about/mission-and-history) . The

Council of Independent Colleges.

3. "Membership" (https://www.cic.edu/about/membership-information) . The Council

of Independent Colleges.

4. "Tuition Exchange Program (TEP)" (https://www.cic.edu/member-services/tuition-e

xchange-program) . The Council of Independent Colleges.

5. "2 Private College Associations Merge" (https://www.insidehighered.com/quicktake

s/2010/11/01/2-private-college-associations-merge) . Inside Higher Ed.

6. "CIC's State Councils" (https://www.cic.edu/programs/state-councils) . The

Council of Independent Colleges.

External links

Official website (https://www.cic.edu)

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