Recent reports highlight the critical impact of higher education:

2009-2010 Annual Report

2007-08 Annual Report

Invest in Washington... One student at a time (2007-2009)

• Through ICW, you have the power to help more than 33,000 deserving students at 10 high-quality institutions with a single donation. This publication will tell you why and how.

ICW's report to the Governor and Legislature (2007-2009)

• Independent colleges and universities are not only vehicles of tradition, but centers of learning that reflect the diversity and needs of American life. This booklet tells the statistical story of what ICW member colleges bring to the table for Washington higher education.

Economic Impact Report

• ICW members may be smaller colleges, but they have a big impact on Washington's economy.

Washington Learns, the Governor's task force on reforming pre-K through higher education

The Advisory Committee on Student Financial Aid recently issued Mortgaging our Future highlighting the critical role of financial aid to the education of our citizenry.

The US Department of Education Secretary's Commission on the Future of Higher Education report, A Test of Leadership, recommends changes to higher education.

The Puget Sound Regional Council Higher Education Working Group analyzed the future employment needs in the region and makes several higher education recommendations:
Proposal
Proposal Slideshow
White paper - "Educating Washington Citizens for High Demand Jobs"

The National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities State Executives (NAICUSE) recommends action on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) programs:
Supporting a National Competitiveness Agenda

Rising Above the Gathering Storm: Energizing and Employing America for a Brighter Economic Future, a report from the National Academies of Sciences et. al. identifying the need for increased focus on STEM disciplines.

Financing Higher Education Today (2005)

• How 2002 Graduates Paid For and Perceive the Benefits of Their Education (Executive Summary)
• This is a groundbreaking study that analyzes how recent college graduates paid for, experienced, and assess their education. The summary describes key findings.