At the AICCU Regional Counselor Conference in San Diego, hosted at the beautiful USD. Thank you USD for opening your campus to high school and community college counselors and partnership!

The #CALeg has adjourned and approximately 1,000 bills have been enrolled and presented to California Governor for his consideration. Alex Graves provides an update on a few of the priority bills that we’ve been working on this year: youtube.com/watch?v=PTL48f…

AI is a “brave new world” for higher education and can be used for both good and ill. President John Reynolds of Los Angeles Pacific University and Louis Stewart (he/him) of NVIDIA share their expertise on AI and how to harness that power for student success. Register now at AICCUAnnualMeeting.com.

Nearly 400 counselors participated in our AICCU Regional Counselor Conferences to learn more about what our private colleges offer, such as financial aid, admissions, and transfer opportunities. A recording of the virtual event is available: bit.ly/4dsTmey.

Thank you to the AICCU Multiple Employer Plan team for being an #AICCU2024 sponsor. AICCU partners with TIAA, Pentegra, SageView Advisory and Millenium Advisory Services in offering retirement plans that benefits our members and their employees. bit.ly/AICCUMEP.

Thank you to @concept3D_maps for being an #AICCU2024 sponsor. Concept3D has served the higher ed community for over a decade with its award-winning interactive campus maps, event management solutions, and virtual tours. Learn more at concept3d.com/use-cases/high….

Thank you to Pathify for being an #AICCU2024 sponsor. Pathify helps higher ed institutions provide a centralized web portal for students to connect with faculty and staff and keeps them updated on important resources. Learn more at pathify.com/demo/.

Thank you to Softdocs for being an #AICCU2024 sponsor. Softdocs helps improves the student experience through faster document processing and automation, improving the digital connectivity of the campus as a whole. Learn more at softdocs.com/higher-ed.

Thank you to ODP Business Solutions for being an #AICCU2024 sponsor. ODP is a leading B2B provider of workplace and technology solutions, combining an extensive range of products and services with hundreds of experienced business advisors. Learn more at purchasing.collegebuys.org/vendor/office-….

Thank you to Laerdal Medical USA for being an #AICCU2024 sponsor. Laerdal is a world leading provider of training, educational and therapy products for lifesaving and emergency medical care. Learn more at laerdal.com/us/.

AICCU congratulates the new judicial appointments recently made by California Governor and would like to recognize those who graduated from AICCU law schools. Read more at bit.ly/4h3Dnq1.

AICCU presented Senator Josh Newman with the Legislative Leadership Award at our Annual Meeting. As chair of the Senate Ed Committee, he made an effort to understanding the effects of legislation on California colleges. As a result, policies have been shaped to enhance student success.

AICCU presented Jamie Studley with the Lasting Legacy Award for her impact on the higher ed policy landscape and the higher ed community. As president of WASC Senior, she championed innovation and better data, including benchmarking metrics for all WSCUC-accredited institutions.

During our Annual Meeting, 3 officers and 2 new members were elected to our governing board, the AICCU Executive Committee. We look forward to working with them to lead the association and the independent higher ed sector over the next 2 years. Read more: bit.ly/3U1hIF8.

In honor of #FinancialAidDay, we celebrate the dedication and hard work of financial aid professionals across our sector. We appreciate their unwavering commitment to students, especially this year, as we navigate the new FAFSA changes.

New programs at Santa Clara Univ highlight its commitment to low-income students and families. These initiatives enhance accessibility and opportunity for deserving students and are a great example of how our sector continues to make higher education more attainable for all.