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The Power of Independent Colleges
Kentucky’s independent, nonprofit colleges and universities are changing the trajectory of individual lives, families, and communities.
AIKCU is proud to support our 18 member institutions in their efforts.
AIKCU President Mason Dyer presents annual
Strategic Update to Council on Postsecondary Education
AIKCU appreciates the annual invitation from the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education to give an update on Kentucky’s 18 independent colleges and universities. AIKCU President Mason Dyer was on hand for the recent CPE Business Meeting to talk about AIKCU's progress on the six pillars of CPE’s 2022-30 Strategic Agenda: Affordability, Transitions, Success, Equity, Talent, and Value. Full presentation here.
Congrats to AIKCU schools receiving Healthcare Workforce Funds
Bellarmine University: $1 million
with Anesthesia Services of Kentucky
for nurse anesthesia
Campbellsville University: $45,000
with Taylor Regional Health
$30,000 for nursing
$15,000 for radiography
Midway University: $80,000
with CHI Saint Joseph Health
for nursing
University of Pikeville: $98,000
with Pikeville Medical Center
for nursing
Brescia University names new president
AIKCU congratulates Madison Silvert, J.D., who has been named the 6th president of Brescia University in Owensboro.
Best wishes to current President Fr. Larry Hostetter on his pending retirement. We appreciate his 18 years of service to Brescia and independent higher ed in Kentucky.
Madison Silvert, J.D.
Incoming President
Fr. Larry Hostetter
Retiring President
Welcome to new member presidents Cousins, Kenworthy & Washington!
AIKCU looks forward to working with you to support independent higher ed in Kentucky
What We Do
ADVOCATE
We serve as the voice of Kentucky's independent colleges and universities, advocating for policies that recognize the sector's critical role and help students access and afford a distinctive,
high-quality education.
CONNECT
We provide opportunities for member affiliate groups to meet in person
and online to share experiences and
best practices with colleagues from other institutions.
COLLABORATE
We coordinate cost-saving agreements with businesses and vendors to save our members time and money on a wide range of goods, services, and
insurance products.
News
4 AIKCU schools awarded Healthcare Workforce Fund dollars
Nov. 12, 2024
Four of Kentucky’s independent universities have been awarded $1.22 million to further their efforts in educating students for careers in healthcare. They are Bellarmine University, Campbellsville University, Midway University, and the University of Pikeville.
Lindsey Wilson’s student body president to represent AIKCU students on statewide board
Oct. 15, 2024
Zachariah Lawson, president of the Lindsey Wilson College Student Government Association, has been appointed to the 2024-25 Kentucky Board of Student Body Presidents.
AIKCU MEP offers new retirement option to members
Sept. 13, 2024
After several years in the works, AIKCU is pleased to announce that its members can now offer improved, competitive retirement benefits to their employees through an AIKCU-sponsored multiple employer plan.
Dyer inducted into Leadership Kentucky Class of 2024
June 20, 2024
Congrats to AIKCU President Mason Dyer for being inducted into the Leadership Kentucky Class of 2024! He’ll represent Kentucky's 18 independent colleges in this flagship program that gives leaders across the state a firsthand look at the commonwealth's unique communities and resources.
Calendar
JAN. 4-7
2025 CIC Presidents Institute
(The Council of Independent Colleges)
San Antonio, Texas
FEB. 2-5, 2025
2025 NAICU Annual Meeting & Advocacy Day
Washington, DC
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AIKCU President Mason Dyer talks about independent higher ed in Kentucky
