New AICCU Representation on the California Student Aid Commission
Jacqueline Power Doud, Ph.D, has been appointed by the Governor as the Independent California College and Universities representative on the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC). Doud served for...
View ArticleAssemblywoman Bonilla Policy Maker of the Year
Assemblymember Susan Bonilla has been named the inaugural recipient of the “Policy Maker of the Year” award from the Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities (AICCU). Bonilla...
View ArticlePresident Andrew K. Benton named Chair of AICCU
The Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities (AICCU) has named Pepperdine University President Andrew K. Benton, chair of the Sacramento-based association. Kristen Soares, AICCU...
View Article2013 Welcomes New Faces to the CA Legislature
On December 3, 2012 the 2013-14 California Legislative Session officially began with the swearing-in of all new and returning members of the legislature. The recent elections gave the Democrats...
View ArticleKey Legislative and Committee Appointments of Interest for 2013
AICCU is pleased to share with you the list of key legislative and committee appointments for the 2013-2014 legislative session. These are the committees that we work most with on the policy budget...
View ArticleAICCU Deans of Education Council 2013
The AICCU Deans of Education Council convened in the State Capitol on Thursday, January 24, 2013. This annual trip to Sacramento is coordinated by AICCU and seeks to create an opportunity for the...
View ArticleAICCU Day in the Capitol 2013
On March 13 over 110 Cal Grant students and university administrators participated in the annual AICCU Day in the Capitol! The day’s activities included a morning welcome by Senator Kevin De Leon, a...
View ArticleFourth Annual California-Mexico Advocacy Day
On May 6 & 7, an important delegation of visitors from Mexico came to the State Capitol for the Fourth Annual California-Mexico Advocacy Day. This year’s theme was “Strengthening California and...
View ArticleAICCU President’s Statement on the recent NCTQ Report
On June 18, the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) issued a report titled, Teacher Prep Review, which seeks to rate the nation’s teacher education programs. Although the objective of the report...
View ArticlePolicymaker of the Year Award – Senator Kevin de Léon
On October 24th, AICCU presented its Policymaker of the Year award to California State Senator Kevin de León (D-Los Angeles). The Senator was honored for his efforts in the legislature to ensure access...
View ArticleAICCU Annual President & Provost Retreat
AICCU’s President & Provost Retreat took place from October 24-25th at the Malibu, California campus of Pepperdine University. This annual event convenes the presidents and provosts from the...
View ArticleAICCU Education Doctoral Day
On February 13, Education doctoral students and faculty from Loyola Marymount University and Brandman University participated in the AICCU Education Doctoral Day in the Capitol. AICCU invited expert...
View ArticleAICCU Day In the Capitol 2014
On March 11 AICCU hosted its annual AICCU Day in the Capitol—the day’s agenda included lobby visits for the 100+ students and administrators and a lunch briefing for legislative staff and participants...
View ArticleState Budget Signed – Cal Grant reduction repealed!
Friday June 20, Governor Jerry Brown signed the 2014-15 budget, which includes the repeal of the 11.3% cut to the maximum Cal Grant award for incoming freshmen at private, nonprofit colleges and...
View ArticleAICCU President’s reflection on trade mission to Mexico 2014
I had the pleasure of joining the trade mission to Mexico the last week of July. The trade mission was led by California’s Governor Jerry Brown, which included delegates from California’s academic,...
View ArticleAnnouncement-New Partnership with the Clery Center
AICCU is excited to announce a new partnership with the Clery Center for Security On Campus. The Clery Center’s Collaborative Program is a team-based learning membership that brings together...
View ArticlePamela A. Eibeck named chair of AICCU
October 23, 2014 – Pamela A. Eibeck, president of University of the Pacific, has been named the new chair of the executive committee of the Association of Independent California Colleges and...
View ArticleCalifornia Latino Legislative Caucus Named AICCU “Policymaker of the Year”
Sacramento, CA, October 24, 2014 – The Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities (AICCU) has named the California Latino Legislative Caucus as the recipient of its annual...
View ArticleAICCU Day in the Capitol 2013
On March 13 over 110 Cal Grant students and university administrators participated in the annual AICCU Day in the Capitol! The day’s activities included a morning welcome by Senator Kevin De Leon, a...
View ArticleFourth Annual California-Mexico Advocacy Day
On May 6 & 7, an important delegation of visitors from Mexico came to the State Capitol for the Fourth Annual California-Mexico Advocacy Day. This year’s theme was “Strengthening California and...
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