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

 

"To know that I'm not accumulating loans in college is a tremendous weight off my shoulders."
Lily Shek, Junior ,
Princeton University

"Because of my grant awards, I have time to study and have earned a 3.7 GPA. I will only owe $5,000 when I graduate.”
Raymond Vazquez, Junior,
Bloomfield College

"Close attention to students as individuals rather than 'numbers' pays big dividends at a college like Georgian Court.”
Crystal Van Wagner, Sophomore,
Georgian Court University