Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities Email Format
Higher EducationCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
The Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities (AICCU) serves as the unified voice for California’s private nonprofit higher education institutions that are WASC-accredited. Based in Sacramento, the organization represents member colleges and universities in state and federal policy discussions, aiming to influence policy outcomes that affect independent higher education in California. AICCU provides services such as research, consolidated purchasing, and professional development for its members, while also disseminating information to counselors, students, and parents about private, non-profit higher education options in the state. The group positions itself within the higher education sector as a coordinating body that supports policy advocacy, resource sharing, and professional growth for its member institutions. AICCU’s activities include developing partnerships and initiatives, evidenced by recent collaboration with Pathify Education Inc., and historical efforts to advance transfer pathways in coordination with state education authorities. The organization operates with a regional focus in California and serves member institutions through a relatively small professional staff. }