Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities

The Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (WAICU) is the official organization of Wisconsin's private, nonprofit (or independent) institutions of higher learning and their more than 56,000 students. It is headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, was founded in 1961 and is recognized under state law.[1] Each WAICU member is a nonprofit, fully accredited, four-year baccalaureate and/or graduate institution. The presidents of these institutions lead WAICU as its board of directors.

Programs and services
  • Policies: WAICU advocates for public policies that support the member institutions
  • Accessibility: WAICU implements outreach initiatives that advance the affordability and accessibility of private, nonprofit colleges and universities in Wisconsin.
  • Collaboration: WAICU organizes cost-saving collaborations such as joint purchases, insurance programs, and service offers.
  • Involvement: Over 30 groups meet under the WAICU umbrella. The groups provide advice to the presidents (the Board) and to WAICU staff on programs and policies, share best practices, vet new opportunities, and provide personal and professional support to peers.
  • Scholarships/Internships: WAICU seeks private philanthropic support for scholarships and internships for students and currently administers scholarships funded through WAICU endowments or through gifts.
  • Workforce initiatives: WAICU works with career directors at member institutions to create and promote career, internship, and graduate school opportunities for students that meet their professional and educational goals.
  • Research: WAICU is the state coordinator for the federal Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System or IPEDS (for private, nonprofit colleges) and operates the WAICU Longitudinal Data System.

Members

WAICU members include:

References
  1. "WAICU in state statute".



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