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Independent Colleges of Washington produces a variety of publications about our mission to expand opportunity and choice for students by promoting the value and vitality of high-quality, academically rigorous independent higher education, and by broadening access through enhanced student aid.

Annual Reports
Donors and Giving
Newsletters
Public Policy
Outreach and College Access
Media Spotlights
Awards

Annual Reports

Learn more about Independent Colleges of Washington, our member colleges and their contributions, and our scholarship programs

Donors and Giving

Through ICW, you have the power to help more than 39,000 deserving students at 10 high-quality institutions with a single donation. Over 125 Washington foundations, corporations, and individuals give to ICW to support scholarships for students at member colleges each year.

Newsletter - The Independent Leader

February 2010 E-Newsletter - Notes from the capital, Student All-Star cards, Sister Kathleen Ross receives Paley Award, ICW scholarships
Scholarships 2009-10 - Meet students receiving ICW scholarships, and the donors who have helped invest in Washington
November 09 E-Newsletter- Veterans, fall enrollment, student videos, transfer student and hispanic outreach, Governor's service month
Fall '09 - Legislative update, PLU's Project Access, UPMIFA, Nadine Singer
Winter '09 - An important message from ICW's presidents
December '08 - Our 2008 scholarship recipients
September '08 - ICW Campuses Stepping Up Efforts in Sustainability
May '08 - Independent College Alums Demonstrate Ingenuity and Leadership
April '08 - Students at Independent Colleges: A Force for Global Change
January '08 - High Demand Programs Expanding at Independent Colleges

Most of the publications listed here are available in hard copy. Contact us to request paper copies of these items.

Public Policy

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.
Low Tuition is Not the Best Form of Aid: Robust financial aid better serves low-income families.
Mortgaging our Future by the Advisory Committee on Student Financial Aid highlighting the critical role of financial aid to the education of our citizenry.
A Test of Leadership by the US Department of Education Secretary's Commission on the Future of Higher Education report, recommends changes to higher education.
The Puget Sound Regional Council Higher Education Working Group analysis of the future employment needs in the region: Proposal, Proposal Slideshow, White paper - "Educating Washington Citizens for High Demand Jobs"
The National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities State Executives (NAICUSE) recommendations 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. This is a groundbreaking study that analyzes how recent college graduates paid for, experienced, and assess their education.

Outreach and College Access

Independent Colleges of Washington WCHSCR 2009 Streaming

View more presentations from Independent Colleges of Washington. Washington Council Fall Counselor Workshops 2009 Powerpoint file

Media

Loren Anderson and Ronald Thomas, The Tacoma News Tribune: "The one thing the state really can’t afford"
Roy F. Heynderickx, The Olympian: "Slashing financial aid imperils higher education and economic growth"
Thayne McCulloh and Bill Robinson, The Spokane Spokesman-Review: "Student Aid funding critical"
Ronald R. Thomas, Rodolfo Arévalo and Charlie Earl, S eattle Times: Avoid catastrophe: Don't cut Washington's higher-education funding any more
Todd Ruberg, Puget Sound Business Journal: " Higher ed in Washington needs more support"
Rodney Proctor, Puget Sound Business Journal: " Private college: Still a bargain for some"
DeLona Lang Bell, Walla Walla Union Bulletin: "Private colleges help taxpayers, deserve equal student aid funding"

Awards and Recognition

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Donor Profiles

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