Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges & Universities (WAICU)

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College degrees continue to demonstrate their significant return on investment. According to a recent Digest of Education Statistics report by NCES, about seven in ten adults with a bachelor’s or advanced degree make at least $50,000 a year, compared to only 37 percent of high school graduates achieving this income level. Investing in one’s own education will lead to better employment prospects and higher earnings. Check out our website, 𝐰𝐰𝐰.𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐬.𝐨𝐫𝐠 , to explore more than 380 academic programs available at 22 Wisconsin private, nonprofit colleges. Here, you also will discover financial aid opportunities to help make your college dream come true! #WAICU #wiprivatecolleges #GraphoftheMonth #WIGrants

A team from Denmark High School took first place in the 2024 Wisconsin Civics Games, co-sponsored by Wisconsin's Private Colleges - WAICU, held recently at the Capitol in Madison. Eighteen teams from 15 schools participated in the competition, presented by the Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation. It was Denmark’s first trip to the finals. The winning team, advised by social studies teacher Zack Olson, was comprised of Henry Pahlow (captain), Lydia Flanigan, Ben Lindsley, Aiden Nelsen, Collin Trepanier and Cherry Weis. Each will be awarded a $2,000 scholarship to a Wisconsin college or university of their choice. #WAICU

Interns and mentors participating in the Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges & Universities (WAICU) Nonprofit Internship Program this summer gathered at the Milwaukee County Zoo's Peck Welcome Center recently for a day of learning and celebration to kick off this year’s summer internship season. The Nonprofit Internship Program is open to full-time undergraduate students enrolled at WAICU member colleges and universities. Selected interns receive a $4,000 stipend and a $6,000 scholarship in exchange for 400 hours of work over ten weeks in the summer. Participating internship sites are in Jefferson, Manitowoc, Milwaukee, or Rock counties. https://lnkd.in/eEqtChrK #WAICU

Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges & Universities (WAICU) President Eric W. Fulcomer, pictured at right, recently presented Dr. Garwood Anderson with an honorary plaque, recognizing his service as dean since 2017 of Nashotah House Theological Seminary. Dr. Anderson announced in the fall of 2023 that he is stepping back from his position as dean at the end of this academic year. Dr. Garwood plans to return to the classroom in the fall of 2024, serving as the Donald J. Parsons Distinguished Professor of Biblical Interpretation. Nashotah House recently announced that Dr. Lauren Whitnah will serve as the next dean of Nashotah House. Dr. Whitnah joins Nashotah House from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where she held academic and administrative roles. She assumes her role effective August 1, 2024. We congratulate Dr. Garwood on his successful run as dean, and wish him well in his return to the classroom. And, we look forward welcoming Dr. Whitnah to Wisconsin's Private Colleges - WAICU. #WAICU

We thank Bronze Sponsors CampusWorks, Marsh, and for their support of our first annual 2024 Wisconsin Higher Education Compliance Summit: Taking a Practical Approach, May 30-31, at the Memorial Union in Madison, Wisconsin. Jointly hosted by the Wisconsin's Private Colleges - WAICU and the Universities of Wisconsin, the summit brings together university leaders and practitioners from across both public and private institutions to learn about compliance-related topics. More at https://lnkd.in/efNFuMW4. #WAICU @sikish #CreateaHappyCampus #marsh

We thank #Gallagher, MP3 Insurance, and Higher Education Licensure Pros for being Silver Sponsors for our first annual 2024 Wisconsin Higher Education Compliance Summit: Taking a Practical Approach, May 30-31, at the Memorial Union in Madison, Wisconsin. Jointly hosted by the Wisconsin's Private Colleges - WAICU and the Universities of Wisconsin, the summit brings together university leaders and practitioners from across both public and private institutions to learn about compliance-related topics. More at https://lnkd.in/efNFuMW4. #WAICU

We thank Husch Blackwell for being a PLATINUM SPONSOR for our first annual 2024 Wisconsin Higher Education Compliance Summit: Taking a Practical Approach. The event is jointly hosted by the Wisconsin's Private Colleges - WAICU and the Universities of Wisconsin on May 30-31, 2024, at the Memorial Union in Madison, Wisconsin. The summit brings together university leaders and practitioners from across both public and private institutions to learn about compliance-related topics that are impacting higher education, current trends, challenges, and best practices. More information and registration available at https://lnkd.in/efNFuMW4. #WAICU

Challenges facing students and their families due to the bumpy rollout of the new FAFSA form have significantly impacted the number of FAFSA completions this year. FAFSA is more than just a form. It is one step closer to realizing one’s college dream. Completing FAFSA will open many financial aid and scholarship opportunities as well as institutional funding for students with financial need. There is still time for this year’s cohort of high school graduates to complete their FAFSA and enroll in a college of their choice. And free help is available through the Fair Opportunity Project. Please help WAICU and the Fair Opportunity Project reach out and support our students across the state to overcome the FAFSA challenges by sharing this post with high school seniors and their parents/guardians! #WAICU #wiprivatecolleges #GraphoftheMonth #WIGrants #FAFSA

HELP US SPREAD THE WORD! Know a Wisconsin HS Senior?!.... Free, virtual help is available for Wisconsin high school seniors to complete their FAFSA, the Free Application for Financial Aid! Eligible students can receive more than $15,000 for college, and the first step is completing the FAFSA. College Goal Wisconsin and the Fair Opportunity Project are offering a FREE virtual FAFSA completion event next Wednesday, April 24, at 6 p.m. The event will include at least one bilingual Spanish/English volunteer. Participants also have an opportunity to win one of three $100 Visa gift cards. Register at https://lu.ma/Get-FAFSA #waicu