About Us

AICUM provides a public voice on key matters that concern private independent colleges and universities in Massachusetts. We advocate for increased funding for need-based financial aid programs, economic and workforce development support, incentives for college savings programs, additional funding for research and innovation and to protect the tax-exempt status of nonprofit colleges and universities.

Who we are

Established in 1967 by college and university presidents, AICUM is the leading voice on public policy issues affecting independent higher education in Massachusetts. The association comprises 59 degree-granting, accredited, independent (private) colleges and universities across the commonwealth. We work closely with member institutions to promote increased awareness of the significant contributions that colleges and universities make to the cultural, economic, and knowledge-based reputation of Massachusetts.

2024-2025

Our Board of Directors

AICUM’s Board comprises college and university presidents representing the diversity of our membership.

Bentley University

Vice Chair

Smith College

Secretary / Treasurer

Labouré College of Healthcare

Tufts University

Worcester Polytechnic Institute 

Wentworth Institute of Technology

Springfield College

College of the Holy Cross

Urban College of Boston

Meet our team