Chancellor Victor J. Boschini Jr. began a one-year term in February as chair of the board of directors of the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities.

The Washington, D.C.-based NAICU is the leading national association representing private higher education, serving as the unified voice of nearly 1,000 independent college and university presidents, and specialized, state and regional association executives. NAICU member institutions enroll nine of every 10 students attending private college or university in the United States.

“Dr. Boschini was selected by his peers because of his expertise in the field, proven leadership and commitment to America’s college students,” said David Warren, NAICU president. “He assumes his responsibilities at a time of great challenge and transformation for American higher education. The federal budget deficit, growing student financial need, increasingly competitive global economy and today’s culture of accountability are among the dynamics affecting higher education.”

Members of NAICU’s board of directors set the association’s agenda on federal higher education policy, actively encourage support of NAICU priorities and initiative, and oversee the association’s financial administration.