THE PURPOSE OF THE ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT CALIFORNIA COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES AND RESEARCH FOUNDATION (AICCU) IS TO ADVANCE THE INTERESTS OF THE ACCREDITED NON-PROFIT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN THE STATE. IN THAT ROLE, AICCU CARRIES OUT A SERIES OF PROGRAMS INCLUDING PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND INFORMATION, JOINT FINANCIAL SERVICES, INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH, ADMISSIONS AND STUDENT RECRUITMENT, AND COORDINATION OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES.