About LAICU

Louisiana Association of Independent Colleges and Universities

LAICU, as the public policy association, represents the 10 regionally accredited private four-year colleges in Louisiana in both state and federal public policy arenas as well as with the Louisiana State Board of Regents, its member systems of public postsecondary education, the K-12 State Department of Education, and the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education.

LAICU’s major functions include advocacy, research and information, and coordination of collaborative activities of the independent institutions.

The Board of Directors is composed of the presidents from each of the member institutions.
LAICU is a tax-exempt, non-profit corporation and has been designated as a 501 (c) 6 organization by the Internal Revenue Service.

To be eligible for membership in LAICU, an institution must meet the following criteria: (1) be an independent non-profit two-year or four-year college or university; (2) be fully accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; (3) be located and headquartered within the State of Louisiana; and, (4) be approved for membership by the Board of Directors of LAICU.

The LAICU office is located at 320 Third Street, Suite 104, Baton Rouge, LA 70801-1307
(225/389-9885; Fax 225/389-0149).

Staff
(click on name for email address)

Mary Ann Coleman, President

Chris Sonnier , Vice President for Administration