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It's exciting when classes kick off at our member schools across the commonwealth. AIKCU is proud to join our 18 independent colleges and universities in welcoming students to a new fall semester!
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Alice Lloyd College • Asbury University • Bellarmine University
Berea College • Brescia University • Campbellsville University
Centre College • Georgetown College • Kentucky Christian University
Kentucky Wesleyan College • Lindsey Wilson College
Midway University • Spalding University • Thomas More University Transylvania University • Union Commonwealth University
University of Pikeville • University of the Cumberlands
Welcome to a new school year!
Photo courtesy of Bellarmine University
Congrats to new member presidents Cousins, Berryman & Washington!
AIKCU looks forward to working with you to support independent higher ed in Kentucky
Lt. Gov. Coleman meets with AIKCU Board of Directors
Kentucky’s independent college presidents welcomed Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman (center) to talk about the value of the liberal arts, preparing students to meet workforce needs, and public-private partnerships. The visit took place during the spring meeting of the AIKCU Board of Directors at Midway University in May.
Lt. Gov. Coleman is an alumna of Centre College, an AIKCU member school. AIKCU appreciates her support of our 18 member colleges.
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.
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
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.
5 Degrees Branding gives workshop on truths about higher ed marketing to AIKCU admissions, marcomms officers
May 23, 2024
Ryan Morabito from 5 Degrees Branding led a workshop on “Higher Ed Marketing Truths” for AIKCU admissions and marketing/communications officers at their joint spring meeting at Bellarmine University.
Fall 2023 enrollment jumps significantly at Kentucky’s independent colleges
March 28, 2024
Total fall enrollment grew by 8.5% at AIKCU’s 18 member campuses, with 4,640 more students enrolling than in Fall 2022.
Calendar
​OCT. 2-4
​Southern NAICUSE Annual Meeting
Macon, Georgia
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FRIDAY, OCT. 11
​AIKCU Chief Academic Officers
Fall Meeting
10 a.m.-2 p.m. ET
In Person: Berea College, Berea
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FRIDAY, OCT. 11
​​​AIKCU Library Directors Fall Meeting
10 a.m. ET
In Person: Bellarmine University, Louisville
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FRIDAY, OCT. 11
AIKCU Student Affairs Officers Fall Meeting
Noon-1:30 p.m. ET
In Person: Bellarmine University, Louisville
Note: This meeting will be in conjunction with the College Personnel Association of Kentucky 2024 Conference. If you plan to attend the full-day CPAK conference, in addition to AIKCU’s breakout lunch meeting, you will need to register with CPAK and pay the $75 CPAK registration fee.
OCT. 15-18
​NAICU Fall Leadership Conference
Washington, DC
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WEDNESDAY, OCT. 30
​​AIKCU Admissions Officers​ &
Marketing/Communications Officers Joint Fall Meeting
10 a.m.-2 p.m. ET
In Person: Spalding University, Louisville
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TUESDAY, NOV. 12
​​AIKCU Executive Committee Meeting
3-4 p.m. ET
Virtual
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​WEDNESDAY, DEC. 4
​​AIKCU Board of Directors Meeting
10 a.m.-2 p.m. ET
In Person: Georgetown College, Georgetown
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FRIDAY, DEC. 6
​​AIKCU Campus Safety Officers Winter Meeting
10 a.m.-2 p.m. ET
In Person: Centre College, Danville
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AIKCU President Mason Dyer talks about independent higher ed in Kentucky
