The AICUP Board of Directors is made up of presidents from member institutions across the state. The board plays a pivotal role in AICUP’s decision-making process, ensuring that every action the Association takes is in the best interest of our independent colleges and universities, as well as their staff and students. 

2026-2027 AICUP Board of Directors

Chair: Elizabeth Meade (Cedar Crest College)

Vice Chair: Chris Domes (Neumann University)

Sec/Treasurer: Fr. Tom Looney (King’s College)

Chair Emeritus: Douglas Lee (Waynesburg University)

Government Relations Chair: Fr. Paul Taylor (Saint Vincent College)

Government Relations Liaison: Wes Fugate (Wilson College)

Research Committee Chair: Betty Rider (Elizabethtown College)

Member Services Committee Chair: Jon Jay DeTemple (Harcum College)

Research University Liaison: Joseph Helble (Lehigh University)

NAICU Liaisons:

Mary Finger (Seton Hill University)
Jonathan Peri (Manor College)

PHEAA Liaison: Jonathan Green (Susquehanna University)

State Board of Higher Education Liaison: Cheryl McConnell (St Joseph’s University)

AICUP President: Thomas P. Foley

Class of 2027

John E. Jones, III (Dickinson College)
Lisa Lori (Marywood University)
Fr. Joseph Marina (The University of Scranton)

Class of 2028

Wendy Cadge (Bryn Mawr)
Daniel J. Myers (Misericordia University)
Stacey Robertson (Widener University)
Cathy Young (Moore College of Art)

Class of 2029

Christina Clark (La Roche University)
Charles “Chip” Edmonds (Lycoming College)
Glynis Fitzgerald (Alvernia University)
Walter Iwanenko (Gannon University)