July 25-29: Indiana Private College Week

INDIANAPOLIS, July 19, 2011 It's official. The Governor has declared July 25-29, 2011, as Indiana Private College Week. During this special week, all 31 private, nonprofit colleges and universities across the state, including Huntington University, are throwing open their campus doors to students, parents, and any others interested in the college selection process.

In his proclamation, Governor Daniels cites the productivity of Indiana's independent sector of higher education, which produces 35% of the state's bachelor's degrees while enrolling only 20% of its college students, as well as its higher graduation rates. He also cites the distinctive role the 31 campuses play in the advancement of Indiana, not only through high-quality education, but also economic, cultural and civic contributions to communities throughout the state.

This event is a first for the Independent Colleges of Indiana and its member campuses although similar weeks have been held in such states as Wisconsin, Iowa, and Minnesota for some years now. Those visiting will get to experience firsthand the unique personality of each campus through tours, informational sessions, and conversations with students and staff.

Visit HU to learn about our programs, residence halls, student activities and more!

Visitors between the ages of 16 and 20 touring one or more ICI campuses during Private College Week will have the chance to enter a drawing for an Apple iPad. Entry forms and rules will be available at each campus.

More information is available at www.indianacollegechoices.org.

Independent Colleges of Indiana, Inc. (ICI) is a nonprofit association that represents the state's 31 private nonprofit colleges and universities. ICI member institutions enroll more than 87,000 students (approximately 20 percent of all students statewide) and annually produce 35 percent of all bachelor's degrees in Indiana. For more information: www.icindiana.org.