Association of Vermont Independent Colleges (AVIC) is a membership industry organization for independent Vermonthigher education institutions. It was founded in 1982[1] and is located in Montpelier, the state capital. AVIC services school administrators and leaders of 12 private institutions, whose cooperative endeavors benefit member institutions as well as students and their families. AVIC is a member of the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities.
The organization's mission is to broadly inform both decision-makers and the public about the role that independent colleges and universities can play in the future of Vermont and the nation, shape public policy, and support the work of campus leaders, specifically through:
Strengthening the quality of higher education in Vermont
Increasing accessibility to the broadest range of students
Fostering cooperative efforts among its member institutions and all segments of higher education
Expanding the capacity of Vermont’s independent educational network
Attracting students who will contribute to the state’s future workforce as well as the economic, civic, and cultural life of Vermont
Ensuring that students have the information and resources they need to attend college
Helping attract those who will contribute to the state’s future workforce
