Ģ����ý President Bassam M. Deeb, Ph.D. has been appointed to the Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities in New York (CICU) Board of Trustees for a three-year term.

CICU has served as the collective voice of New York’s independent sector for nearly seven decades. Comprised of 110 members that enroll 40% of college students in New York, CICU continues to advocate for higher education that can serve all students.

“Thank you to the college presidents who have joined CICU’s Board of Trustees for taking on such an important leadership role,” said CICU President Lola W. Brabham. “Each president on CICU’s Board of Trustees is a valuable voice at the table and represents CICU’s mission and values. Collectively, we use our voice to advocate for vital student aid, equity and access to programs that support educators, healthcare professionals, and other future leaders.”

In addition to his new role with CICU, Dr. Deeb also currently serves as chair of the Western New York Consortium for Higher Education, serves on the board of the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities, and is a member of the Presidents Council for the Association of Governing Boards.

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The study estimated the total direct spending by Ģ����ý in 2019 was $19.1 Million; indirect spending by Ģ����ý was estimated at $39.4 Million, and direct and indirect student and visitor impact was $13.5 Million.

Ģ����ý has approximately 310 employees who generate $900,000 in personal income tax to New York State and $200,000 in state and local sales taxes, for a total tax revenue impact of $1.1 Million in 2019.

These figures demonstrate that in addition to providing our students with a high-quality education, we are having a positive impact on the local and regional economy as a major employer,” said Bassam M. Deeb, Ph.D., president, Ģ����ý. “If you extrapolated this financial figure further to include the thousands of Ģ����ý graduates who work in the regional health system and other industry sectors, these economic impacts are substantial.

Trocaire’s main campus is located at 360 Choate Avenue and 2262 Seneca Street, both in the City of Buffalo. The Trocaire Achievement Complex is on Transit Road in Williamsville.

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