Council of Independent Colleges

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Council of Independent Colleges

Formation| 1956
Headquarters| Washington, D.C.
Location|

* United States

Membership

| Over 650

President

| Marjorie Hass
Website| www.cic.edu

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]

Since 2021, the organization has been led by Marjorie Hass, a former college president.

## Membership criteria

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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

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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

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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

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1. ^ "Members of CIC". The Council of Independent Colleges.
2. ^ "Mission and History". The Council of Independent Colleges.
3. ^ "Membership". The Council of Independent Colleges.
4. ^ "Tuition Exchange Program (TEP)". The Council of Independent Colleges.
5. ^ "2 Private College Associations Merge". Inside Higher Ed.
6. ^ "CIC's State Councils". The Council of Independent Colleges.

## External links

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