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Independent Colleges of Washington (ICW) is an association of 10 private, nonprofit colleges in the state. ICW's member institutions share a commitment to high-quality, academically rigorous learning, and to an education that emphasizes critical thinking, lifelong learning, ethics, leadership, and community service.
Independent Colleges of Washington provide educational opportunity, choice, and success for students.
The mission is accomplished by:
- Securing financial resources for students
- Advocating for public policy that supports students
- Building strategic collaborations
- Telling the compelling story of high-quality academically rigorous independent higher education.
Washington’s private, non-profit colleges help fuel a strong economy for our state.
Our member colleges:
- Put high-quality, academically rigorous education and economic opportunity within the reach of students from all walks of life.
- Confer 1 in 5 baccalaureate and advanced degrees awarded in the state, while our students receive 2% of the state’s higher education budget through student aid.
- Create 7,000 jobs and contribute $2.5 billion to state and local economies.
- Our students emerge as critical thinkers, ethical leaders, and informed citizens.
Financial Information
Tax ID: 91-0614877
990 Form: 2010, 2009
Independent Colleges of Washington collaborates with:
Memberships
Collaboration
Staff
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Violet A. Boyer - President & CEO
Boyer has served as the president and CEO of ICW since September 1998. Prior to her appointment, she served as assistant vice president for congressional and state relations with the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU). Boyer joined NAICU after working in the U.S. Senate, most recently as the legislative director for Sen. Kent Conrad (D-N.D.).
She began her career as a teacher and has also worked in higher education administration at two independent colleges. Boyer received her B.A. degree from Dakota Wesleyan University, and earned a M.A. degree from the Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota.
Boyer currently serves on the Executive Committee of NAICU State Executives and is Vice Chair of The Coalition on College Cost Savings |
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Anne Cassidy - Vice President for Advancement Services
Cassidy has worked in the fundraising arena for over 20 years at various institutions, including the University of Kentucky and at various non-profit organizations in and around the Puget Sound area. Her most recent position was Executive Director of the Edmonds Community College Foundation in Lynnwood where she developed her interest in and passion for higher education. Anne received her bachelors degree from Oregon State University and her masters from Portland State University. |
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Chadd Bennett -Director of Research and Publications
Bennett joined ICW in July 2009. Prior to working with ICW, he managed international programs at Highline Community College and pre-college programs for Kaplan, developed member programs at the Washington Athletic Club, and was a tour guide for Rick Steves' Europe. Chadd received his bachelor's degree in Religious Studies from Macalester College (MN). |
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Patty Daniels - Office Manager
Daniels has worked with ICW since 1978. She joined the association as a Seattle University work-study student. Her responsibilities include operating finances of the organization. Daniels received her bachelor's degree from Seattle University. |
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Chris Thompson – Director of Government and Public Relations
Thompson joined ICW in June 2011 after serving for nearly six years as Director of Government, College and University Relations with the Washington State Higher Education Coordinating Board. Prior working for the HECB, Thompson was Executive Director of a Washington State commission dealing with accountability policy in K-12 education. Through 24 years of service in Washington State government, he has served on the staff of two governors and in a variety of positions on legislative staff, primarily in policy analysis and in communications and media relations. Thompson received a bachelor’s degree in Speech Communication from the University of Washington (1982), a master’s degree in Communication Studies from the University of Iowa (1988), and more recently earned an Executive Master’s of Public Administration degree from the Evans School of Public Affairs at the University of Washington (2007). |
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Connie Ticeson - Assistant to the President / Director of Administration
Ticeson re-joined ICW in March 2007. She has had extensive administrative experience in non-profit and profit corporations. Ticeson has supported executives and has provided meeting and planning support services for boards of trustees. Her work experience includes: Shearson Lehman, The Boeing Company, Marsh, Fred Hutchinson, Childhaven, and WaMu. |
Contact
Independent Colleges of Washington
600 Stewart Street, Suite 600
Seattle, Washington 98101
Telephone: 206-623-4494
Fax: 206-625-9621
Email: info@ICWashington.org
For information about individual member institutions, please contact the media relations and PR representatives listed in this directory.
Directions to our office
ICW is in the Plaza 600 Building at 6th Avenue and Stewart Street, just East of the Westin Hotel in Downtown Seattle. Google Maps
From I-5 southbound take the Stewart Street exit (#166) and follow Stewart to 6th Avenue. Turn right on 6th Avenue. The Plaza 600 Building is on the right side of the street.
From I-5 northbound take the Seneca Street Exit (#165), to the left. Turn right on 6th Avenue (first light you come to). Follow 6th Avenue six blocks to Stewart. The Plaza 600 Building is at the corner of 6th Avenue and Stewart on the right.
From 520 take the I-5 southbound exit towards Portland. Quickly get in the far right lane. Take the Stewart Street exit (#166) and follow Stewart to 6th Avenue. Turn right on 6th Avenue. The Plaza 600 Building is on the right side of the street.
From I-90 take the I-5 Northbound exit (2-C) towards Vancouver, BC. (You don't actually get onto I-5.) When the road splits, keep right toward Madison Street. Turn left onto Madison, then right on 6th Avenue. Follow 6th Avenue eight blocks to Stewart. The Plaza 600 Building is at the corner of 6th Avenue and Stewart on the right.
Parking
Short-term parking is available in Pacific Place, two blocks south of the Plaza Building at 7th and Olive. Entrances are on 6th Avenue and 7th Avenue. Our building also has parking, access the garage off Westlake St. near the alley. Several other parking lots are available in the vicinity.
Transit
Many downtown bus routes serve our neighborhood. You can check Metro's downtown route map or use its on-line trip planner to find the best route for you.We're also just a few blocks from the downtown terminal of the Seattle Center Monorail, and are next to the downtown terminal of the Seattle Streetcar.
Internships and career opportunities
ICW is not currently offering employment or internships.
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