2009 Partners for the Commonwealth Annual Report. The Association of. Independent Kentucky. Colleges and Universities

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1 2009 Partners for the Commonwealth Annual Report The Association of Independent Kentucky Colleges and Universities

2 The Association of Independent Kentucky Colleges and Universities

3 Sector Overview 2 Affordability 6 Profiles 10 Funding Partners 18 Business Partners 20 Collaboration Chenault Rd. Frankfort, Kentucky (502) AIKCU is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization funded primarily by member dues. The Association also receives some support from revenue generated by business services activities. AIKCU is governed by a board of directors comprised of the presidents of its member institutions and representatives from the Kentucky business community.

4 AIKCU by the numbers: Kentucky s nonprofit, independent colleges and universities provide a huge return on a small state investment. 2 Learn More. Visit aikcu.org. sectoroverview 20 Independent colleges and universities. All accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and meet the same rigorous quality standards as KY s public colleges and universities. Less than 4 percent of total Kentucky postsecondary spending goes to fi nancial aid for AIKCU students. More than 1 in 5 undergraduates is 25 years old or older.

5 Enroll 1 in 4 transfers from Kentucky Community and Technical Colleges (KCTCS) to 4 year institutions in Kentucky. Enroll more than 30,000 3students. of 4 students are Kentucky residents. Produce 22% of Kentucky s bachelor s degrees. $0 in state money to import more than 7,000 out of state students. Almost 9 percent of students are minorities (7.1% African-American students) - essentially the same as Kentucky s public institutions. Learn More. Visit aikcu.org. 3

6 AIKCU by the numbers: Kentucky s nonprofit, independent colleges and universities provide a huge return on a small state investment. 4 Learn More. Visit aikcu.org. sectoroverview

7 AIKCU Total Headcount Fall Enrollment ,000 30,000 20,000 23,206 23,836 24,764 25,252 25,532 26,151 26,908 27,440 29,041 30,411 10, Source: CPE Comprehensive Database Kentucky s independent colleges and Kentucky cities The total combined student and faculty staff populations at AIKCU campuses rank 6th among Kentucky s largest cities [Not shown: 1. Louisville Metro ( ) 2. Lexington-Fayette ( )] Owensboro Bowling Green 55,516 55,097 Covington 43,245 AIKCU Richmond Hopkinsville Henderson Florence 34,810 32,895 32,076 27,933 27,745 Frankfort 27, ,500 15,000 22,500 30,000 37,500 45,000 52,500 60,000 Sources: 2008 city populations from Kentucky State Data Center. F07 AIKCU faculty/staff data from IPEDS, student data from CPE Comprehensive Database Learn More. Visit aikcu.org. 5

8 Scholarships helped me afford a great education. 6 Learn More. Visit aikcu.org. Brian Muse Thomas More College 11 Physics/Pre-Engineering Major affordability Scholarships make dreams possible for Thomas More student. Brian Muse puts the student in student-athlete. A pre-engineering major at Thomas More College as well as a member of the basketball team, Brian Muse chose to attend Thomas More because of the financial aid the college made available and its reputation for preparing students for graduate studies and research. I was looking for a school strong in physics where I would have a chance to pursue my other dreams of playing NCAA basketball, says Muse. When I visited Thomas More I immediately loved it. Although the tuition was higher than some of the state schools I was considering, I decided to give it a try. Scholarship funds helped make this decision a possibility, and what a great decision! Muse plans to obtain a Thomas More physics degree as well as an engineering degree through the college s 3/2 engineering partnership before moving on to graduate school. Scholarships helped me afford a great education, he said.

9 Average Independent College Published Tuition and Fees (Note: very few students at independent colleges actually pay this sticker price after financial aid is factored in.) $30,000 $25,000 $25,143 $20,000 $21,773 $15,000 $17,256 $10,000 $5,000 $0 Kentucky South National Source: AIKCU 2008 Tuition Survey; College Board s Trends in College Pricing 2008 Average Kentucky independent college costs and financial aid awards by source, AIKCU Average total costs = $21,285 (Average tuition = $15,245; Estimated average room/board = $6,040) $25,000 $20,000 $15,000 $10,000 $5,000 $6,217 $3,503 $3,868 $7,697 $0 Avg. Institutional aid Avg. State aid Avg. Federal aid Avg. Student share Sources: Aid Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), First-time, full-time student cohort; Tuition: AIKCU Tuition/Fees Survey; Room/board: IPEDS, 7 campuses reporting an average of $6040. Learn More. Visit aikcu.org. 7

10 8 Learn More. Visit aikcu.org. affordability 4 in 10 undergraduates receive Pell grants, indicating high levels of fi nancial need. Tuitions 1/3 More than $161 million in institutional grants and scholarships ( ) less than national private college average and 1/4 less than Southern average.

11 State financial aid to independent college students, State financial aid to AIKCU students through Kentucky s big three aid programs $60,000,000 $50,000,000 $40,000,000 $30,000,000 $20,000,000 $10,000,000 Source: KHEAA $ KTG CAP KEES Kentucky s Investment In AIKCU students is less than 4% of total state postsecondary spending 86.7% 3.9% 9.4% Other postsecondary spending: $1.17 billion AIKCU student aid: $53.4 million (Aikcu KTG: $28 million, or 2.2% Non-AIKCU student aid: $127.5 million Annual Economic Impact of Kentucky s Independent Colleges and Universities = more than $1.48 billion Total economic impact (in millions), by spending category Direct Institutional Expenditures Indirect Capital Expenditures Sources: Private Colleges, Public Benefits: The Economic and Community Impact of Kentucky s Independent Colleges and Universities on the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Human Capital Research Corporation, wp-content/uploads/2007/08/private%20colleges,%20public%20benefits%20-20%aikcu% pdf Sources: postsecondary budget data - CPE KY Student aid lottery funded program (CAP,KTG,KEES) data - KHEAA Learn More. Visit aikcu.org. 9

12 profiles Berea grad created his own major, now hopes to create a sustainable business in the mountains Nathan Hall 09 didn t come to Berea College right after graduation from high school. Instead, he left the mountains to live in Louisville. When he returned, he worked with an underground coal mining operation in Knott County. Mining, though, was primarily a way to make enough money to open a business focusing on biodiesel production and innovative mountain agriculture. Nathan soon found that his interests did not lie in business management, but rather in agriculture and technology. I realized that I was going to have to make up my own curriculum, he said. His agriculture professor helped him to create his independent major in Sustainable Agriculture and Industrial Management. His labor positions, likewise, gave Nathan a chance to pursue his interests in alternative energies. He retooled the Berea Bikes program and later helped to generate biodiesel fuel for two tractors at the College Farm. Nathan plans to return to Floyd County to run a larger scale biodiesel business after graduation. After growing up in the mountains, and not liking it as a teenager, I moved away to other places, only to find out to have an epiphany that I really did belong in the mountains. And that that was the only place that I really want to be. 10 Learn More. Visit aikcu.org.

13 First Georgetown College Bishop Scholar accepted at Oxford Centre student teaches Spanish to community members to help them connect with Hispanic residents Centre College student Trisha Cole 10, a Spanish major from Hulen, KY, received a Carter Academic Service Entrepreneur (CASE) grant of $1,000 from the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Partnership Foundation to expand her program to teach English as a Second Language classes in Danville. Cole started a beginner-level Spanish class for local business owners, factory workers and other Danville residents who work with the city s Hispanic population. Stella Brown, a rising senior from San Leandro, CA, is the fi rst Bishop Scholar to be accepted at prestigious Regent s Park College/University of Oxford fulfi lling the primary reason she transferred to Georgetown College in the fi rst place. I just thought I d have more opportunities like this at Georgetown, said Stella, who brought a 3.9 GPA from Clark Atlanta University a year ago. I m really excited about spending fall semester in England! Stella is one of 11 Bishop Scholars at Georgetown, a program for African American students with strong connections to Bishop College, the historically black Baptist institution in Texas that closed in 1988 due to fi nancial reasons. Georgetown has forged a unique partnership with Bishop alumni. Stella, who was pretty much all-study at Clark, saw coming to Georgetown College as a chance to start over, she said. I decided I wanted to be more active, more involved. Her goal was to teach phrases that would be useful for basic communication, as well as simple sentence structure to facilitate future learning. Offering such classes for free allowed individuals to learn Spanish without additional expense. An aspiring lawyer, Cole does not plan to pursue a career in education, but has learned much about teaching. Sometimes they ask a question about point E, and we re on point A, so I have to decide how to get to point E in a fi ve-minute conversation; it can be very challenging, says Cole, a member of Centre s Bonner Program for service leadership. Mother, daughter team up to earn degrees from Lindsey Wilson Mother and daughter Lisa and Ashley Meyers, from Hyden, Ky., both earned bachelor of arts degrees in human services and counseling from Lindsey Wilson College this year. Thanks to Lindsey Wilson s innovative partnership with Hazard Community and Technical College and the University Center of the Mountains, the Meyers never had to leave their region to earn a bachelor s degree. I said to her, Let s do it together, so we just did, said Ashley, who graduated from high school in 2002, 17 years after her mom did. We helped each other out a lot. I don t think I could have done it without her help. Despite the fact that the two women waitressed together to earn money for school and both were raising young children, the two graduated with high marks from Lindsey Wilson College mom Lisa with a perfect 4.0 and Ashley with a 3.8. Learn More. Visit aikcu.org. 11

14 KENTUCKY S INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES Western Kentucky 1. Mid-Continent University Mayfield Founded 1949 President: Dr. Robert J. Imhoff Fall 2008 Undergrad Enrollment: Brescia University Owensboro Founded 1950 President: Rev. Larry Hostetter Fall 2008 Undergrad Enrollment: 589 Fall 2008 Graduate Enrollment: Kentucky Wesleyan University Owensboro Founded 1858 President: Dr. Cheryl D. King Fall 2008 Undergrad Enrollment: Louisville 4. Bellarmine University Louisville Founded 1950 President: Dr. Joseph J. McGowan Fall 2008 Undergrad Enrollment: 2344 Fall 2008 Graduate Enrollment: Spalding University Louisville Founded 1814 President: Dr. Jo Ann Rooney Fall 2008 Undergrad Enrollment: 1060 Fall 2008 Graduate Enrollment: Southcentral Kentucky 6. Lindsey Wilson College Columbia Founded 1903 President: Dr. William T. Luckey, Jr. Fall 2008 Undergrad Enrollment: Fall 2008 Graduate Enrollment: 7. Campbellsville University Campbellsville Founded 1906 President: Dr. Michael V. Carter Fall 2008 Undergrad Enrollment: 2438 Fall 2008 Graduate Enrollment: St. Catharine College Springfield Founded 1931 President: William D. Huston Fall 2008 Undergrad Enrollment: Central Kentucky 9. Centre College Danville Founded 1819 President: Dr. John A. Roush Fall 2008 Undergrad Enrollment: Midway College Midway Founded 1847 President: Dr. William B. Drake, Jr. Fall 2008 Undergrad Enrollment: 1296 Fall 2008 Graduate Enrollment: Asbury College Wilmore Founded 1890 President: Dr. Sandra C. Gray Fall 2008 Undergrad Enrollment: 1437 Fall 2008 Graduate Enrollment: Georgetown College Georgetown Founded 1829 President: Dr. William H. Crouch Fall 2008 Undergrad Enrollment: 1338 Fall 2008 Graduate Enrollment: Transylvania University Lexington Founded 1780 President: Dr. Charles L. Shearer Fall 2008 Undergraduate Enrollment: Northern Kentucky 14. Thomas More College Crestview Hills Founded 1921 President: Sr. Margaret Stallmeyer Fall 2008 Undergrad Enrollment: 1750 Fall 2008 Graduate Enrollment: Southeastern Kentucky 15. Berea College Berea Founded 1855 President: Dr. Larry D. Shinn Fall 2008 Undergraduate Enrollment: Union College Barbourville Founded 1879 President: Edward de Rosset Fall 2008 Undergraduate Enrollment: 822 Fall 2008 Graduate Enrollment: University of the Cumberlands Williamsburg Founded 1889 President: Dr. James H. Taylor Fall 2008 Undergrad Enrollment: 1754 Fall 2008 Graduate Enrollment: Eastern Kentucky 18. Kentucky Christian University Grayson Founded 1919 President: Dr. Jeffrey K. Metcalf Fall 2008 Undergrad Enrollment: 607 Fall 2008 Graduate Enrollment: Pikeville College Pikeville Founded 1889 President: Paul E. Patton. Fall 2008 Undergraduate Enrollment: 771 Fall 2008 Osteopathic Medical School Enrollment: Alice Lloyd College Pippa Passes Founded 1923 President: Dr. Joseph A. Stepp Fall 2008 Undergraduate Enrollment: 609

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16 profiles Scotty and Adella Walker and their 19-year-old twin daughters, Teri and Sheri (not pictured) are all enrolled in Spalding University s nursing program. Parents return to school inspires teens: entire family studying nursing at Spalding University 38-year-olds Scotty and Adella Walker parents to 19-year-old twin daughters, Teri and Sheri came to Spalding University in the spring of 2007 and were attracted to the University s adult-oriented classes. Scotty, an Army Reservist, always had a passion for medicine, but didn t consider it seriously until he was stationed in Iraq. Seeing a buddy of mine get killed, it was like, okay, I think I found my calling in life, and that s when I decided to get into nursing, Scotty says. Adella had previously stayed at home to raise her family. She found her desire to become a nurse while caring for her grandmother, who was dying of colon cancer. Their parents were an inspiration for Teri and Sheri. I knew my parents cared about my sister and me when they put their goals on hold for us. I really love them for that because I know they wanted me to do something good for myself, Teri says. Now that I am older they can pursue their dreams. Seeing their parents success at Spalding, it was a natural choice for Teri and Sheri to apply to the university s pre-nursing program. The Walker parents and their daughters expect to graduate in 2011 and 2012, respectively. 14 Learn More. Visit aikcu.org.

17 Kentucky Wesleyan s small campus, small town atmosphere just what former refugee needed Born in civil war-ravaged Liberia, Precious Buxton lost her parents at an early age and spent three childhood years wandering from one refugee camp to another with an older brother and sister. She remembers the massive number of displaced persons, and the excruciating, unremitting hunger. People tried to help, but there were so many of us with so many needs. I wasn t seen as a person, but as a need to be filled, says Buxton. Adopted by a former Peace Corps volunteer, she moved to Northern Kentucky at age 11. When the time came to choose a college, Precious fell in love with Kentucky Wesleyan College and with Owensboro on her first visit. The friendly campus and small town atmosphere won me over, she shares. Buxton, a Panther soccer player who graduated in May, says the encouragement and support she experienced in her four years at Kentucky Wesleyan prepared her for the future by helping her deal with the pain of her past. The close-knit community at KWC is just what I needed, she says. I was a person of value from the moment I arrived. She credits KWC professors with seeing her potential and helping her overcome barriers that were holding me back. An international relations major, Buxton will attend New York University this fall to earn a master s degree in public policy. She then plans to return to refugee camps in Africa. I want to reach out to children the world has forgotten, because I was one of them. Union College education majors bring gift of literacy to Flat Lick Elementary In early December, Union College education majors and faculty visited Flat Lick Elementary with Santa, noted Eastern Kentucky author Silas House and a musician in tow. The college students also brought Christmas gifts: three new books for each student. Union students also raised funds to provide each second-grade classroom at Flat Lick with 50 new books. The books were funded through donations from Union faculty, staff, students and a small grant. Union s library also donated books to the effort. Grandmother of eight: Campbellsville University Louisville Campus was like an extended family I was afraid to go back to school because people had told me that I was not college material, said Campbellsville University graduate and grandmother of eight Sandra Holden. The [Campbellsville University] Louisville Campus was like an extended family, they helped me stay focused so I could go on until I finished, Holden said. She earned an associate s degree and then a bachelor s degree in educational ministries at CU s Louisville Campus. After graduating from Campbellsville Holden enrolled in the chaplaincy program at Baptist East Hospital in Louisville. She completed that program and continues to help others. She began a ministry at her church that mentors younger women and plans on extending her chaplaincy experience. Learn More. Visit aikcu.org. 15

18 profiles 16 Learn More. Visit aikcu.org. Asbury College students take part in 2008 Beijing Olympics More than 50 Asbury College students worked as paid entry-level broadcast professionals at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, the eighth Olympics for Asbury media communication students. Asbury was the only school in the world invited to send students to work for pay as entry level broadcast professionals. The students worked as camera operators, camera assistants, public relations officers (liaisons), audio assistants and loggers alongside the industry s top professional broadcasters. St. Catharine College student goes from factory floor to halls of state capitol, DC, Israel, and beyond St. Catharine College student John Graves is making the most of college his second time around. The 1997 high school graduate took a buyout from Ford Motor Company to return to college. Today he s a full-time student with a fulltime job, father, husband, and entrepreneur. Graves was one of five AIKCU interns in the spring of 2009, working in the offices of (then) Executive Cabinet Secretary and Interim Secretary of Economic Development Larry Hayes, a St. Catharine College alumnus. For two years he served as the leader of St. Catharine s student government. And Graves was twice selected by the American Israel Public Affairs Committee to meet with policymakers in Washington D.C and spent several weeks in Israel over the summer through an AIPAC program.

19 Cumberlands Named to Presidential Honor Roll For Community Service In February 2009, the Corporation for National and Community Service announced that it had named University of the Cumberlands a member of the President s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for exemplary service efforts and service to America s communities. Cumberlands was one of 83 schools overall, and one of only three in Kentucky which the Corporation named Honor Roll with Distinction members (Berea College was also named). Launched in 2006, the Community Service Honor Roll is the highest federal recognition a school can achieve for its commitment to service-learning and civic engagement. University of the Cumberlands has developed a special service and leadership program that requires a firstsemester freshman orientation class, a class in leadership during the junior year, and every student must have at least 40, documented, community service hours in order graduate. University of the Cumberlands students paint replacement siding on a home during a Mountain Outreach project. Cumberlands is also home to Mountain Outreach, a student-led service organization, which, in the last 25 years, has completed a total of 125 homes for Appalachian families and individuals, who for financial or health reasons have been unable to provide safe, comfortable, basic housing for themselves. Alum says Brescia made her well - rounded, prepared for Mayo doctoral program. Katharina Hopp, Brescia University 08, just completed her first year in a doctoral program at the Mayo Clinic. She credits Brescia s small size and its emphasis on producing well-rounded students as major factors in her success. Brescia is the prefect place because it provides students with the opportunity to grow and develop as whole individuals, said Hopp. Where else could I have gotten the opportunity to learn the skills of a newspaper editor, to experience the joy of playing on a university soccer team, to develop the leadership character for an academic honors society, to learn a new sport from scratch, and to become a teacher and role model to other students? The uniqueness of Brescia is its small size and its ability and willingness to provide students with any opportunity they can imagine. Learn More. Visit aikcu.org. 17

20 We celebrate our funding partners who helped fulfi ll students dreams of an independent college education in Kentucky despite the dire economic circumstances of the past year. Giving through the Association is an effi cient way for donors to invest in independent higher education in Kentucky. Donors can contribute to multiple institutions supporting multiple students with a single donation. On behalf of our students, we recognize and appreciate these companies, foundations and individuals who made a signifi cant investment in the future of the Commonwealth through their support of scholarships for AIKCU students during Learn More. Visit aikcu.org. fundingpartners Named Scholars Partners The AIKCU Named Scholars Program is designed to build meaningful relationships between Kentucky s corporate community and students at independent colleges and universities throughout the Commonwealth. Companies that invest in the Named Scholars Program recognize the importance of encouraging and supporting students in their quest to obtain a four-year degree. E.ON U.S. Foundation Committed to social responsibility, the E.ON U.S. Foundation proactively continues the longstanding support of AIKCU by its subsidiaries, LG&E and KU. Kentucky Utilities was one of the founding donors of the Kentucky Independent College Fund (a precursor of AIKCU) in Gheens Foundation The Gheens Foundation, one of the largest private foundations in Kentucky, is a longstanding supporter of Kentucky s independent colleges and universities. In they introduced the Gheens STEM Teacher Preparation Scholarship program (see sidebar). Keeneland Keeneland supports higher education, research, health and general welfare with a portion of its racing and sales profi ts through the Keeneland Foundation s charitable contributions program. Toyota Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky Inc. proves its commitment to the community, as well as to the state, through both monetary contributions and personal involvement of TMMK team members in a variety of organizations that improve the quality of life across the Commonwealth. Toyota has supported AIKCU students since establishing its presence in Georgetown in 1986.

21 UPS Foundation Each year, through the Foundation for Independent Higher Education (FIHE), UPS supports scholarships at each of the nation s independent colleges. Other Major Funders The PACCAR foundation is a private foundation established in PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of premium light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. Transy student is one of eight recipients of new Gheens scholarships for future math and science teachers Eight future math and science teachers received an additional $5,000 this year to help pay for their independent college education thanks to Louisville s Gheens Foundation. The students, representing eight different independent Kentucky colleges and universities, were chosen through a competitive process as recipients of the fi rst Gheens Foundation STEM Teacher Preparation Scholarships. Charlotte Robinson, Transylvania University 09, was one of the eight recipients of the Gheens STEM Teacher Preparation Scholarship. A fi rst-generation college student from Bracken County who plans to teach high school math, she said: My high school math teacher inspired me to become a teacher. It is my dream that I will one day be a student s inspiration. Improving STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education is a priority for Kentucky as it builds a globally competitive 21st century workforce. Producing highly skilled math and science teachers is an area where AIKCU members excel. Featured Funding Partner: UPS Foundation Whayne Supply Co., LLC one of the nation s largest and most successful caterpillar dealerships. The United Parcel Service (UPS) Foundation is a longtime supporter of independent college students in Kentucky and throughout the United States. Through a relationship with the Foundation for Independent Higher Education (FIHE) the UPS Foundation provides fi nancial support for a student at every independent college in the country. We salute UPS for this outstanding commitment to providing opportunities for independent college students to achieve their postsecondary dreams. Other Partners Anonymous A.O. Smith Foundation Commercial Bank of Grayson Community Foundation of Louisville Dee Dawahare Delta Natural Gas Company E M Ford & Company Landrum Fund MacLean Foundation Mansbach Foundation McBride Fund Wood & Marie Hannah Foundation United Parcel Service Officers, I would like to take this opportunity to give thanks to the United Parcel Service for providing scholarships to students of Alice Lloyd College. It is because of such generous donations that students are given opportunities to succeed and the ability to pass that success on to the next generation. When looking at UPS, I am reminded of the philosophy at Alice Lloyd, the Purpose Road Philosophy. The Purpose Road Philosophy is taught on our campus so that all students learn and grow to become equipped with the tools necessary to meet the main goal of the philosophy: World Service. I can think of few organizations that are dedicated to world service in such a way that it is practically the foundation of their working system. UPS would certainly be among those few, and so I applaud you, on behalf of all who are assisted by the fi nancial aid you provide, and especially on behalf of those you ve helped at Alice Lloyd College. I along with my college thank you sincerely. With good will, Justin Maynard Alice Lloyd College 11 Learn More. Visit aikcu.org. 19

22 AIKCU works with campuses to identify, develop, and manage business partnerships that help campuses realize cost savings and increase effi ciencies through collaboration and innovative partnerships. In addition to the individual companies listed here, AIKCU is also a member of the Coalition for College Cost Savings. Participation by AIKCU members in these programs is strictly voluntary and endorsement by the Association does not imply individual campus affi liation. In some cases, AIKCU may receive modest support from these agreements to defray administrative costs. AIKCU business partnerships ultimately benefi t students, parents, and families, because they help keep costs low and free up campus resources that can be devoted to what our campuses do best providing high quality, affordable and personalized education. For detailed information about each of these partners visit 20 Learn More. Visit aikcu.org. businesspartners ANGSTROM GRAPHICS Creative & Graphic Solutions

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24 22 Learn More. Visit aikcu.org. collaboration The AIKCU presidents met with Governor Steve Beshear at the Capitol in April. AIKCU serves as the public voice of Kentucky s 20 nonprofit, independent colleges and universities in a number of venues, including before the General Assembly and the Council on Postsecondary Education and a number of state and national groups relating to education, student financial aid, and workforce development. AIKCU convenes regular meetings of key campus groups, works to develop business partnerships that help campuses save money and/or take advantage of specialized training opportunities, and sponsors collaborative programmatic initiatives. AIKCU also raises funds for student scholarships and collaborative initiatives. AIKCU Benefit Trust allows member campuses to participate in self-funded insurance plan The AIKCU Benefit Trust provides comprehensive health insurance coverage to faculty and staff of member campuses. AIKCU s 3,500 plus employees can take advantage of programs offering a full range of selffunded and fully insured programs through this value-added program managed by participating campuses.

25 AIKCU coordinates numerous professional development opportunities and cooperative meetings throughout the year to help its members develop skills and share resources Transy takes Battle of the Bumpers : Redesigned Independent Higher Education License Plates result in sales growth across sector Brad Ward of higher education web consulting firm BlueFuego talks to AIKCU admissions and public relations staff about effectively using Facebook, Twitter, and other social tools. In 2008 Transylvania alumni, students, faculty, staff, parents and friends, purchased or renewed 689 of the newly redesigned Transy license plates to take the AIKCU Battle of the Bumpers crown. The Transylvania victory ended Centre College s five year reign in the friendly license plate sales competition. Transy s 689 plates represented an increase of nearly 15% over their 2007 sales, when they fell just 3 plates shy of first place. Ten dollars from the sale of each institutional license plate is returned directly to the school s general scholarship fund. Total sales of Kentucky Independent Higher Education plate sales rose 11% in 2008, bringing in $37,720 in student scholarship monies. Sales of the plates have raised nearly $200,000 for student scholarships since their inception in The redesign process was coordinated by AIKCU when advances in license plate printing technology and some changes in state regulations allowed AIKCU members to move away from a single plate design with little differentiation. The new distinct plates went on sale in January More than 50 AIKCU faculty and staff attended a copyright workshop led by renowned copyright expert Dr. Laura Gasaway, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Professor of Law at the University of North Carolina. For more information on Kentucky Independent Higher Education plates, including contact information for your county clerk, visit the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet s Division of Motor Vehicle Licensing at Learn More. Visit aikcu.org. 23

26 24 Learn More. Visit aikcu.org. collaboration Students from five AIKCU colleges spend spring semester working in state government agencies 2009 AIKCU interns, L-R: Jeweli Wright (Asbury College), Jessica Boggs (Campbellsville University), Amy Anderson (Lindsey Wilson College), Emily Buckman (Campbellsville University), John Graves (St. Catharine College) 2009 saw the ninth class of students participate in AIKCU s Frankfort based internship program. During odd-numbered years, AIKCU interns work 30 hours per week for agencies of state government s executive branch. In even numbered years, students serve as aides to members of Kentucky s General Assembly. Interns complete two state government-related seminars and receive up to 15 hours of academic credit from their home institutions. For more information about AIKCU s Frankfort internship program, visit New ways to keep up with the latest from AIKCU Now there are more ways than ever to keep up with the latest AIKCU news and happenings. You can always get the latest sector and campus news and relevant higher education articles at AIKCU.org. While on the AIKCU website, make sure to sign up for our quarterly newsletter. In to social media? You can also find AIKCU on YouTube, Flickr, Facebook, and Twitter.

27 Angstrom Graphics is proud to do our part in the eco-revolution with AIKCU Academic Deans meet with Audrey Carr, Director of the General Assembly s Education Committee staff to discuss Kentucky Senate Bill 1. Kentucky Private College Week makes it easy for prospective students and their families to visit and get a feel for multiple AIKCU campuses. Here students visit Bellarmine University. AIKCU President Gary S. Cox testifies before the Kentucky Interim Joint Committee on Education during a meeting at Campbellsville University. cost effective, green printing solutions for AI- KCU and its membership. Certified by the Forest Stewardship Council, we produce viewbooks, travel books, annual reports, alumni magazines and more using ecofriendly paper and ink as well as responsible waste disposal. At Angstrom Graphics, what s good for business is good for the environment. ANGSTROM GRAPHICS Creative & Graphic Solutions AIKCU s collaborative Spotlight on Employment and Internships celebrated its 24th year of bringing students together with prospective employers in Discounts available for AIKCU members. Contact David Angstrom dangstrom@angstromgraphics.com

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