Message from
the President
This web site is
the home of AICUNJ, the public relations, research and government
liaison organization for 14 privately-supported institutions of higher
education in New Jersey, and ICFNJ, a cooperative effort between
business and academic leaders who recognize the important role our
member educational institutions play in building New Jersey's economy.
For more than 200
years the independent sector of higher education has provided quality
education to the State of New Jersey; we have offered access and
affordability to the citizens of our State. It is with confidence that
we begin the 21st century knowing that we are educating our citizens and
responding to the changing demands of our global community.
Today, we serve
over 60,000 students through our weekend, evening and traditional
day programs, both on and off-campus and via distance learning technologies.
Our institutions offer a variety of programs in liberal arts, business,
health care, engineering, and computer technology -- graduating well-rounded
individuals with the skills needed to be active participants in New
Jersey's economy. In fact, our independent institutions conferred
more than 12,000 degrees -- from associate through doctorate -- last
year.
In educating
tomorrow's leaders, we nurture our partnerships with the State's
employers and are pleased that many of today's civic and corporate
leaders earned a degree from a New Jersey independent college or
university. The independent colleges and universities are proud to be a
part of New Jersey's higher education community and are dedicated to
providing the highest quality of education and learning environments for
tomorrow's leaders.
John B.
Wilson
President
