ounded in 1971, the Council of Independent Colleges in Virginia (CICV) is a nonprofit organization representing 29 accredited nonprofit independent colleges and universities in FVirginia. CICV engages these institutions to work collaboratively in areas of public policy, cost containment and professional development. CICV supports its member institutions and their students through: Government relations. CICV acts as the voice of Virginia’s independent higher education community to state agencies and legislators and oversees government relations activities for CICV members. CICV was instrumental in starting Virginia's Tuition Assistance Grant (TAG) program. CICV coordinates the advocacy of Virginia's independent colleges for increased funding for TAG and other programs assisting students at independent colleges. Business services. CICV works with members and business partners to leverage collaborative opportunities that help campuses control operating costs and maximize efficiency. Projects range from consortium purchasing agreements among member colleges to facilitating the state-wide Virginia Private College Week in July and the Virginia Private College Guidance Counselor Tour in the fall. CICV operates a Health Benefits Consortium, designed to keep health care affordable for member colleges. Research. CICV works with member institutions, the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV), the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU), and national organizations to provide data analysis and higher education research services to advance and promote the role independent higher education plays in Virginia. Public Relations. CICV works closely with its members and the media to provide information and materials that highlight the contributions of the Virginia Private Colleges to the Commonwealth of Virginia. CICV is governed by a Board of Directors, currently chaired by President Mike Maxey of Roanoke College. The Board is comprised of the college presidents of member institutions. CICV’s president is Robert Lambeth, and he is responsible for leading the council on a day-to-day basis. Virginia Private Colleges ……………… 1 Economic Impact ……………………… 3 State Funding …………………………… 5 Access …………………………………… 9 Affordability ………………………… 13 Degrees ……………………………… 15 Collaborations ……………………… 17 Virginia private colleges offer: Small classes and access to professors Opportunities to be involved and to lead both in and out of the classroom Strong curriculum in the liberal arts and STEM areas to prepare students for the workplace or graduate school Geographic diversity 4 single sex institutions 2 historically black colleges 19 colleges with graduate/professional ocated in every region of the state, degree programs our institutions offer a great variety Lof educational settings. There are single-sex and co-educational institutions, historically black campuses and religious colleges – each Colleges Private Virginia have a rich history and distinct character. Some are highly selective, while others serve a broader range and appeal to the average college-bound student. Despite their differences, all Virginia independent colleges have one thing in common: they welcome and embrace students of all family backgrounds and financial situations. 1 Appalachian College of Pharmacy Appalachian School of Law Averett University Mr. Mickey McGlothlin, President Ms. Lucy S. McGough, Dean Dr. Tiffany Franks, President Bluefield College Bridgewater College Eastern Mennonite University Dr. David Olive, President Dr. David Bushman, President Dr. Loren Swartzendruber, President Emory and Henry College Ferrum College Hampden-Sydney College Mr. Jake Schrum, President Dr. Jennifer Braaten, President Dr. Christopher Howard, President Hampton University Hollins University Jefferson College of Health Sciences Dr. William Harvey, President Ms. Nancy Gray, President Dr. Nathaniel Bishop, President Liberty University Lynchburg College Mary Baldwin College Mr. Jerry Falwell, Jr., Chancellor Dr. Kenneth Garren, President Dr. Pamela Fox, President Marymount University Randolph College Randolph-Macon College Dr. Matthew D. Shank, President Dr. Bradley Bateman, President Mr. Robert R. Lindgren, President Roanoke College Shenandoah University Southern Virginia University Mr. Michael Maxey, President Dr. Tracy Fitzsimmons, President Mr. Paul K. Sybrowsky, President Sweet Briar College University of Richmond Edward Via College of Osteopathic Dr. Jo Ellen Parker, President Dr. Edward L. Ayers, President Medicine (VCOM) Dr. James Wolfe, President Virginia Intermont College Virginia Union University Virginia Wesleyan College Dr. E. Clorisa Phillips, President Dr. Claude Perkins, President Dr. William Greer, President Washington and Lee University George Washington University George Washington University Dr. Kenneth Ruscio, President Dr. Steven Knapp, President – VA Campus Dr. Ali Eskandarian Virginia Private Colleges Private Virginia The 29 member colleges of the Council of Independent Colleges in Virginia (CICV) play a vital role in the state's outstanding higher education system. With a distinguished tradition of quality, diversity and affordability, and a presence in every region of the state, Virginia's private colleges and universities provide many distinct advantages, including a wide variety of distinguished academic programs. All CICV member colleges are private nonprofit colleges. All CICV members with undergraduate programs are accredited by SACS (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools), the same regional accreditation as Virginia’s 2 and 4-year public colleges. The Appalachian College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, the Appalachian School of Law is accredited by the American Bar Association, and VCOM is accredited by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association. 2 Virginia Private Colleges employ over 20,000 people. Virginia Private Colleges and employees pay over $26 million in taxes and other fees to Virginia each year. Virginia Private Colleges have over 200,000 alumni living in Virginia. Virginia Private Colleges enroll 50,000 Virginia residents. Economic Impact Economic 3 Economic Impact Economic 4 State Funding State Virginia’s private colleges and universities offer a significant value to the Commonwealth of Virginia. In FY14, the state appropriated approximately $1.5 billion in general funds to the public colleges, not including capital projects. By comparison, there is no limit on the number of years a public college student can be subsidized, and the average cost to enroll a Virginia student at a four-year public institution in 2013-14 is estimated to be $6,100 plus capital costs. Capital expenditures are a much bigger factor than many people realize. We have encouraged SCHEV for many years to calculate capital costs on a per-student basis. It has been CICV’s position that the Commonwealth should examine incentives that would help private colleges more fully utilize their enrollment capacity. Such action would not only save the Commonwealth a significant amount of money, but would also afford Virginia citizens greater choice in selecting the higher education institution most appropriate to their needs. 5 State Funding State 6 Value to the Commonwealth – Cost Per Student $40,000... $36,539 $35,000 $30,000 $25,000 $20,000 $15,000 Funding State $9,418 $10,000 $5,000 $0 Cost Per Degree (FY 13) Private Non Profit Public 4-­‐Year Data Source: SCHEV Completions C1 Report (2012-­‐13); Department of Planning and Budget (FY 13 General Fund Appropriation -­‐ for 4 Year Public Colleges and TAG) In 2013-14, the cost to the Commonwealth to enroll an undergraduate Virginia student at a private college will be $3,100 (TAG). TAG funds are only available to students from Virginia attending private colleges in Virginia. Eligible students receive TAG awards at the undergraduate level for a maximum of four years. Not only do private colleges have a tremendous impact on local communities and regional economies, but they provide a high-quality education for Virginia residents at a fraction of the cost to the state. State funding for private college students and for inclusion in the Virtual Library of Virginia program (VIVA) is about 5% of the overall higher education general fund budget. 7 State Funding State 8 Access irginia private colleges offer a full range of enrollment options that students across the Commonwealth take advantage of each year. Many students prefer this learning Venvironment compared to larger public institutions. Currently more than 130,000 students have chosen to enroll in Virginia private colleges. Students choose where to attend college according to what best fits their academic and personal needs. The independent sector’s enrollment of these students is vital in improving the Commonwealth and achieving the educational goals set forth by the Virginia General Assembly and the governor of Virginia. 9 Virginia’s Private Colleges are Diverse Virginia’s independentVirginia's colleges independent and colleges universities and universities are as are racially as racially and ethnically and ethnically diverse-­‐ diverse as the state's four as the state’s four-year year public public counterparts. counterparts. In Fall 2012, Virginia private colleges enrolled a higher percentage of African-AmericanIn Fall 2 201 , Virginia private undergraduate colleges enrolled students a higher than percentage the of African-­‐American 4-year undergraduate