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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. 

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Congrats to AIKCU schools receiving Healthcare Workforce Funds

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Bellarmine University: $1 million
with Anesthesia Services of Kentucky
for nurse anesthesia
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Midway University: $80,000
with CHI Saint Joseph Health
for nursing
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Campbellsville University: $45,000
with Taylor Regional Health
$30,000 for nursing
$15,000 for radiography
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University of Pikeville: $98,000
with Pikeville Medical Center
for nursing

Welcome to new member presidents Cousins, Berryman & Washington!
AIKCU looks forward to working with you to support independent higher ed in Kentucky

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Dr. James Cousins

President

Kentucky Wesleyan College

Owensboro

Learn more

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Dr. Joanne Berryman

Interim President

Spalding University

Louisville

​​Learn more​

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Dr. DJ Washington

Interim President

Union Commonwealth University

Barbourville

Learn more

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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.

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.

Fast Facts

18

AIKCU

Colleges and

Universities

59,000

Students attending independent

KY colleges

13,600

Degrees

awarded annually

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.

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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.

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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

​WEDNESDAY, DEC. 4

​​AIKCU Board of Directors Meeting

10 a.m.-2 p.m. ET

In Person: Georgetown College,  Georgetown

​FRIDAY, DEC. 6

​​AIKCU Campus Safety Officers Winter Meeting

10 a.m.-2 p.m. ET

In Person: Centre College, Danville

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
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