The Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities (CICU) aims to provide opportunity and access to higher education through fairness, equity, and humanity. New York is home to the largest Independent Sector of higher education in the world with more than 100 independent colleges and universities educating nearly 500,000 students annually. CICU is a statewide association representing the public policy interests of the chief executives of New York’s independent colleges and universities in New York State.
ElevateED Summit: The New York AI in Higher Education Summit On June 16, 2026, CICU and Google convened higher education leaders, technology innovators, and industry partners for ElevateED: The New York AI in
The Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities (CICU) is proud to highlight a newly published op-ed examining how recent federal student loan changes could impact healthcare education and workforce development across New York
On February 24, 2026, CICU President Lola W. Brabham testified before the Senate and Assembly Finance Committees regarding the FY2027 New York State Budget, outlining urgent priorities to protect student access, strengthen workforce
