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Click here to view Together We Can, NAICU's policy "quick-take," which was sent to all 2008 presidential candidates.

Senate Banking Committee Testimony


The testimony of NAICU Vice President Sarah Flanagan before the Senate Banking Committee, in the committee's April 15 hearing on student loan issues, is now available on the NAICU Web site.

The Credit Crunch and Student Aid at Private Colleges and Universities


Between March 3, 2008 and March 14, 2008, NAICU surveyed its 952 members to gather information on how the current credit crunch is affecting student loans, specifically FFELP and private-label loans.  Click here for a snapshot of the responses.

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Private Colleges Fight Sticker Shock


Replacing loans with grants, cutting tuition, guaranteeing no price increases, and more. Responding to consumer needs, private colleges are redoubling efforts to stay affordable and accessible. Download our compendium of innovative efforts (updated on March 18) to see examples of these initiatives. See our news release for NAICU's perspective on this accelerating national trend.

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NAICU's University & College Accountability Network

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Media Advisory - 2008 NAICU Annual Meeting


January 29, 2008


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                       CONTACT:
January 29, 2008                                                            Tony Pals, tony@naicu.edu
                                                                                    office: 202-739-0474 cell: 202-288-9333

** Media Advisory ** 

Steny Hoyer, Donna Brazile, Peter Hart, Walter Isaacson
to Speak at 2008 NAICU Annual Meeting

WHAT: 2008 NAICU Annual Meeting

Private college and university presidents and other members of the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (www.naicu.edu) will meet with top policymakers, leading public opinion and political analysts, respected national thinkers, and fellow higher education decision makers to explore the opportunities and challenges facing private higher education, our students, and the nation.

WHEN: February 3-6, 2008

WHERE:

Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
400 New Jersey Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C.
202-737-1234

Speakers include:

  • House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer
  • Rep. Ralph Regula
  • CNN Commentator and Syndicated Columnist Donna Brazile
  • Public Opinion Analyst Peter Hart
  • Aspen Institute President and Author Walter Isaacson
  • MIT President Susan Hockfield
  • Kathleen Santora, Chief Executive Officer, National Association of College and University Attorneys
  • John Walda, President, National Association of College and University Business Officers
  • Wall Street Journal Editor and Columnist David Wessell


Issues include:

  • Outlook on the 2008 presidential election
  • The state and evolving role of American higher education
  • Legal and business implications of conflict-of-interest issues on campus
  • Emerging national and global economic trends
  • Campus responses to climate change
  • Stemming underage drinking
  • Trends in college marketing and student preferences
  • Student engagement and retention strategies


Annual Meeting Schedule:  www.naicu.edu/AnnualMeeting2008

Media Registration:
Form available at www.naicu.edu/mediaregistration, or by calling 202-739-0474 (office) or 202-288-9333 (cell). You may also e-mail your name, title, organization, and contact information to tony@naicu.edu. Please register by COB Friday, February 1.




 


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