Dominican University President Elected to Council of Independent Colleges Board

Sr. Mary Eileen O’Brien, O.P., Ph.D., President of Dominican University, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC), based in Washington, D.C.

The CIC is a national association of independent colleges and universities dedicated to supporting college and university leadership,  advancing institutional excellence, and enhancing public understanding of private higher education’s contributions to society.

“The wisdom and dedication of the members of the Board of Directors ensure that CIC continues to address the issues of greatest importance to its member colleges and universities,” said CIC President Richard Ekman. “We are grateful to these busy and distinguished individuals for their generous service to independent higher education through CIC’s Board of Directors.

Sr. Mary Eileen is one of seven presidents of colleges and universities across the country who were newly elected to the CIC Board of Directors.