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A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
The Federation of Independent Illinois Colleges and Universities is an advocacy organization that represents the public policy interests of Illinois’ independent non-profit colleges and universities. As the oldest private college association in the country, with a membership of 54 institutions serving over 230,000 students annually from all regions of the state, the Federation is the unified voice on behalf of the independent sector of higher education in Illinois.
David W. Tretter
President
More investment needed for independent colleges, universities
David Tretter April 29, 2022 After so much uncertainty and so many challenges, this should be a time of hope and optimism for students attending Illinois institutions of higher education – especially, the independent, not-for-profit colleges and universities...
Protect higher education MAP funding for Illinois’ future
Protect higher education MAP funding for Illinois’ future By Andrew Rosten December 15, 2020 By DAVID W. TRETTER Never has the danger of election cycles and political expediency been more apparent – or more threatening – for higher education in Illinois than it is...
In Memoriam
Donald E. "Don" Fouts November 24, 1937 - August 12, 2020 Donald Emil Fouts (1937-2020) died on August 12, 2020, in Springfield, Illinois. Don was born on November 24, 1937, in Redlands California, the son of George and Emily Fouts. He spent much of his childhood...
The State of Higher Education with Private Colleges/Universities in IL
Rick Pearson speaks with David Tretter, President of the Federation of Independent Illinois Colleges and Universities about higher education and enrollment among his member institutions. After the lengthy budget impasse took its toll on both private and public...