Historic Places: If These Walls Could Speak... Private colleges and universities have a long tradition of preserving historic structures, even when building new would have been more cost-effective. The results are primary sources of history – gifts from across time.
Sharing and Caring: Student "Discards" Find a New Life From “Dump & Run” to “Drop & Go,” the names may vary, but programs that collect and distribute usable goods left behind by students at the end of the academic year are embraced by the whole community.
Fresh Opportunities for Veterans They have served our nation with honor and courage. Now, soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan find the welcome mat laid and the doors open to a quality education in the Independent Sector.
Strengthening Local Agriculture Private colleges and universities acress New York play an active role in powering one of the State's top economic engines: Agriculture.
Shining a Light on Autism Spectrum Disorder The Independent Sector is working hard to unravel the mysteries surrounding autism. Its efforts reach across disciplines and into the lives of those affected by this disorder.
Understanding America: Public Opinion Polling One of the most powerful tools for furthering meaningful public discussion is polling. Here, Independent Sector colleges and universities play a key role - in how polls are developed, conducted, and interpreted.
New Routes to Higher Degrees While transfer programs have been in place for decades, a new surge in interest has resulted in initiatives that draw talend from two-year colleges into the broader opporunities available within the Independent Sector.
