Business Affiliates

AdvancementEDU partners with colleges and universities to generate revenue for transformational impact. Our clients are guaranteed a relationship built on integrity, excellence, and accountability. AdvancementEDU is founded by Chris Dudley, former senior vice president for development at High Point University.

Alera Group is one of the largest independent employee benefit firms in the U.S. For NCICU Members, Alera Group offers a Health4Edu Program designed to drive the best possible pricing and performance for healthcare plans at Higher Education Colleges and Universities. The Health4Edu Program has reduced healthcare budgets by an average of 15-20% and protects campus autonomy (i.e., you do NOT need to change any plan designs, carriers, eligibility, employee contributions, etc.). The Health4Edu Program, in its 11th year, has over 15,000 members and NCICU is bringing this to its members as an opportunity for review.

Aramark is in the customer service business across food, facilities and uniforms. We create experiences that engage and inspire, we deliver an impact wherever people work, learn, recover and play.

BDO delivers assurance, tax and advisory services throughout the country and around the globe. We offer an unparalleled commitment to meeting clients’ needs through partner-involvement, deep industry knowledge, geographic coverage across the U.S. and a cohesive global network. We demonstrate our experience through knowledgeable professionals, relevant client work and participation in the industries we serve. BDO  understands the changes and challenges facing institutions of higher education, from rising tuition and fees to reduced government funding, and our clients can rest assured that their dedicated BDO industry leaders are at the forefront of the higher education conversation. What truly sets BDO apart is our commitment to bringing world-class resources and exceptional service, without exception, to each of our higher education clients. We understand that at its core, our job is about helping our clients, and that we measure our success one relationship at a time.

BHDP, an award-winning international architectural firm, is recognized for innovative and inspiring solutions in architecture, planning, interior design, experiential graphic design, project management, and strategic consulting to provide more informed design solutions for our clients.
BHDP’s expertise in the planning and design of Higher Education facilities is founded upon our deep knowledge of the business of higher education and a passion for improving student and faculty experiences. We design places of learning and discovery that inspire thinkers, leaders, and professionals. Our strategic, people-focused approach encourages understanding, collaboration, and innovation, enabling us to further an institution’s mission and strategy through its campus and buildings.

Read more about our research into current trends in Higher Education leadership transitions and the positive impact that can have on strategic and campus master planning.

Boldyn Networks is one of the world’s largest neutral host providers, delivering the advanced shared network infrastructure needed for a smart, inclusive, and sustainable future. It brings together the combined scale and expertise of industry-leading companies with a single purpose: to unlock the power of an interconnected future. From interconnected transit, venues and enterprises, smart cities, next-generation and bespoke private networks, to smart campuses, Boldyn enables new possibilities in the way people live, work and play. Bringing connectivity to the most complex environments. Our portfolio is harnessing fibre, advancing 4G/LTE, accelerating 5G, preparing for 6G–and looking beyond to the next breakthroughs. With headquarters in the UK, our global operations span North America, Europe, and Asia. Boldyn Networks. Reimagine tomorrow. Transform today.

Learn more at: www.boldyn.com

The challenges of higher education will continue at an extraordinary pace. As the industry continues to face these challenges, you will need an exceptional relationship with, and commitment from, a group of accounting professionals who advise you and support your efforts. For over 40 years, Brown Edwards has been dedicated to providing exceptional service and expertise to our higher education clients throughout the mid-Atlantic region. By partnering with our clients and understanding their needs and concerns, Brown Edwards is a true alternative to the “business as usual” approach. And, as a Top 100 firm, you can be sure you have access to industry-leading resources while receiving the personalized service our clients deserve and expect.

For over six decades, The Budd Group has been a cornerstone of excellence in private education, servicing over 40 private K-12 and higher education schools and maintaining over 22 million square feet through our specialized integrated facilities management solutions. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional facility services exclusively to private educational institutions. Our extensive range of services includes fully Integrated Facilities Solutions that includes maintenance, janitorial, grounds, security and transportation coordination. The Budd Group solutions are designed to address the distinct needs of private schools and colleges. With an unwavering commitment to the private education sector, we have earned the trust of educational institutions seeking top-quality facility management solutions.

Instructure, the maker of Canvas LMS, is a leading education technology company dedicated to elevating student success, amplifying the power of teaching, and inspiring everyone to learn together. The Instructure Learning Ecosystem, comprising several products serving K-12, higher education, and professional education, supports tens of millions of educators and learners worldwide, making learning more personal and student success more equitable. Learn more at www.instructure.com

Since its founding in 1984, CapDev has been empowering nonprofit organizations throughout the Southeast to fulfill their missions to make the world better. We do this by helping our clients build sustainable, inclusive, relational philanthropy and by connecting them with dynamic leaders through our comprehensive development, campaign and executive search services. 

CAPTRUST is an independently owned and operated retirement planning and investment advisory firm headquartered in Raleigh, NC. With over $750 billion in assets under advisory, we serve as fiduciary consultants for 190 educational institutions, representing approximately 850 retirement plans and totaling over $200 billion in assets under advisement in the education sector. As a firm, we work with 40 providers for 403(b), 457, and 401(a) plans — counting TIAA, Fidelity, and Vanguard as our top provider relationships. CAPTRUST has developed the specialized expertise required to help plan sponsors optimize their retirement plans while effectively managing fiduciary risk in a constantly changing environment. We are committed to the independence required for complete objectivity.

As a nationally recognized firm, Cherry Bekaert has the resources to take your institution to the next level. Our higher education industry specialists understand the current operating environment and challenges facing independent colleges and universities, so we can help you make the most of emerging opportunities while minimizing compliance headaches. Our capabilities go far beyond audit and regulatory compliance, and include customized solutions in the areas of risk advisory, cybersecurity, data analytics, technology consulting and solutions, compensation and benefits, and international tax services.  Ranked among the largest accounting firms in the country, Cherry Bekaert specializes in offering solutions that impact our clients ability to succeed and grow.

UNIFORMS | FACILITY SERVICES | FIRST AID AND SAFETY | FIRE PROTECTION

Cintas Corporation helps more than one million businesses of all types and sizes get ready™ to open their doors with confidence every day by providing a wide range of products and services that enhance our customers’ image and help keep their facilities and employees clean, safe and looking their best. With products and services including uniforms, mats, mops, restroom supplies, first aid and safety products, fire extinguishers and testing, and training and compliance courses, Cintas helps customers get Ready for the Workday®. 

The Cintas Higher Education Team will work directly with you to create a customized program for your campus.

Coca-Cola Consolidated is the largest Coca-Cola bottler in the United States. For 120 years, we have been deeply committed to the consumers, customers, and communities we serve and are passionate about the broad portfolio of beverages and services we offer. We make, sell, and distribute beverages of The Coca-Cola Company and other partner companies in more than 300 brands and flavors across 14 states and the District of Columbia to approximately 60 million consumers. We are based in the Southeast, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic portion of the United States and are headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

Corporate Risk Management Inc. is an independent insurance consulting firm providing outsourced risk management services to clients on a fee-for-services basis. As we do not sell insurance, our firm is able to provide objective program review and expert advice in order to help our clients obtain the most comprehensive and competitively priced insurance programs available. Our client services include on-going full service agreements, managed marketing projects and program analysis reports.

Coursedog offers modern academic operations software that empowers administrators and faculty to execute exceptional educational experiences and meet their strategic enrollment management goals through integrated academic and event scheduling, curriculum, catalog, and course demand projection tools. Today we support over 350 institutions including NCICU institutions like Duke University, Methodist University and Catawba College to streamline their scheduling and curricular operations into a single integrated platform. Academic administrators deserve a powerful, easy-to-use tool that gives them confidence, visibility, and trust that they are executing student-centric, data-driven, cost-efficient academic operations.

CPL provides strategic facilities planning, architectural and engineering services to higher education clients in the eastern US and in NC through our offices in Raleigh, Greensboro, and Charlotte. Our practice includes unique specialty services:  space utilization/ planning; building condition/system surveys; energy audits/planning; and capital/ maintenance project planning. Dining, athletics, residence life, science & technology, renovation of historic campus buildings, and engineering of MEP systems are areas of expertise.

Dean Dorton is committed to transforming businesses for the better, from organization-wide change to refining the intricacies of daily operations. With their range of services, they have the depth and breadth to advise you for the long-term, across business functions. Across finance, operations, and technology, Dean Dorton guides businesses in redefining success through innovation and data-driven strategies.

DLR Group is an integrated design firm with the promise to elevate the human experience through design. We have over 30 offices, including Durham and Charlotte. We fully embrace our responsibility to society by designing spaces to emphasize academic learning and social development. DLR Group is deeply rooted in a commitment to understanding our clients through a personal engagement process. Embracing each unique campus culture is vital to the success of every project, and our 360-degree view enables us to fully understand users who will be impacted–including students, faculty, administration, staff, and visitors. Our commitment to sustainability and in-depth research places us on the leading edge of discoveries in the industry. Our team is committed to protecting our planet, and as a result, DLR Group’s average reduction targets of predicted energy use for high-performance designs consistently exceed the national average.

EDC provides Owner’s Representation and Project Management services to institutional owners for the design and construction of their new and renovated facilities. Established in 1990 and based in Midlothian Virginia, EDC has delivered over four million square feet totaling over $600 million of higher education and research and development projects. EDC manages the entire project from preliminary programming and budgeting through construction and occupancy.

EdSights combines conversational AI, text messaging, and years of retention research, including Dr. Vincent Tinto’s, to transform student success outcomes in higher education. Our approach uniquely captures the student voice, uncovering students’ hidden barriers and generating unparalleled insights. This innovative approach empowers institutions to proactively address student needs in real-time, driving meaningful interventions when students need them most. We’re not just about data—we’re about understanding students’ challenges throughout their college journey and enabling institutions to act on them.

Element451 is the AI Workforce Platform for Higher Education—helping institutions replace manual tasks and disconnected systems with intelligent automation and always-on student support.
Designed with both students and staff in mind, Element451 deploys specialized Agent Teams—AI-powered digital teammates that integrate seamlessly into key institutional workflows. These agents automate communications, manage applications, guide students through program discovery, and proactively intervene when support is needed—freeing up human teams to focus on strategy, relationships, and outcomes. From recruitment to retention, Element451 helps institutions deliver faster, more personalized, and more effective student engagement at scale.

EMERGENT® develops, manufactures, and delivers protections against public
health threats through a portfolio of vaccines and therapeutics worldwide. As part
of our mission to protect and enhance life, we maintain a critical role in fighting
the ongoing opioid crisis as the manufacturer of NARCAN® Nasal Spray.

The Eremos Group provides world-class leadership development workshops, leadership and communication coaching, strategic planning and implementation, change management, crisis communication planning, and DISC Personality assessments and workshops. Our team of coaches, planners, facilitators, and project managers have a combined experience of over 100 years! We have worked with several colleges and universities in the NCICU system to provide excellent service and support year after year!

First American Education Finance provides NCICU institutions with customized financing solutions at preferred rates. For more than 20 years, First American has served the needs of the education community helping more than 800 schools deliver the best education possible to their students. ​Their unique financing solutions solve school challenges ranging from complex campus projects to technology management – all through a simple and transparent experience.

Examples of First American Programs Include::

• Technology Renewal Program
• Software  Program
• Campus Maintenance  Program
• Energy  Program
• Athletic Equipment Program
• Purchasing Card Program

First Carolina Bank is a premier financial services institution that prides itself on doing the day-to-day things in banking extremely well. One of the more sound banks in the US as measured by overall operating practices, First Carolina offers a comprehensive suite of deposit and loan products. In addition, through its wholly owned subsidiary, BM Technologies, Inc., First Carolina is the dominant US provider of disbursement and identity verification technology to higher education institutions.

Fortinet delivers industry-leading cybersecurity solutions for education, including firewalls, LAN/WAN infrastructure, and threat protection. Our integrated platform helps colleges reduce complexity, improve performance, and defend against evolving cyber threats. Trusted by institutions nationwide.

Find the way forward for your institution. From decreased enrollment and margins to conflicting expectations, higher education leaders face a litany of pressures and challenges. At Forvis Mazars, we understand those who drive higher education and the value each institution adds to our collective future. Our team has extensive knowledge of the education system and employs powerful tools, data, and analytics to help schools achieve their mission and goals. Forvis Mazars’ Higher Education practice serves the various needs of 350+ public and private colleges and universities throughout the U.S. As a top accounting and consulting firm, Forvis Mazars is committed to providing an Unmatched Client Experience®. We listen to understand, respond promptly, and consult with purpose. Our services have been intentionally designed to deliver impact and help you drive forward with momentum.

Data-informed decisions about academic programs are essential to ensuring the long-term health of private universities and colleges. Gray DI’s Program Evaluation System (PES) provides the key insights to refine program offerings, improve operational effectiveness, and increase contribution.

Key Advantages for Institutional Strength:

Comprehensive Program Insight: PES analyzes 1,500+ programs with detailed market data, student demand trends, and employment information, swiftly identifying growth opportunities and areas to optimize resource allocation.

Predictive Financial Planning: PES Predict uses AI to forecast enrollment and financial outcomes, generating 7-year projections to manage risk effectively when managing current or launching new programs.

Efficient Data Delivery: PES delivers actionable data rapidly, enabling institutions to adapt nimbly to evolving market conditions and student needs.

Data-Informed Optimization: PES delivers precise data on course costs, enrollment trends, and student outcomes, enabling institutions to make informed decisions for better resource allocation and student achievement.

Strategic Benchmarking for Institutional Advancement: PES allows institutions to compare their performance against peer benchmarks and make well-founded decisions about program development (launching, discontinuing, sustaining, or expanding programs). This comparative perspective aids in strategic advancement.

Streamlined Data Access for Effective Management: PES provides efficient access to critical data from sources like IPEDS, BLS, job postings, financial records, and student outcomes, enhancing the effectiveness of decision-making processes.

PES Solutions for Academic Excellence:

PES Markets: Detailed data on student demand, career opportunities, skill requirements, and competitive factors.

PES Economics & Outcomes: Analysis of internal performance indicators, including revenue, expenses, profit margins, student retention, and graduation rates.

PES Predict Program Size: Tools for enrollment and financial forecasting.

Program Portfolio Workshop: Facilitated sessions for program evaluation and strategic planning.

Curricular Efficiency Workshop: Analysis to optimize course offerings and resource utilization.

Why Partner with Gray DI?

Gray DI’s PES is a comprehensive system that integrates data on external market forces with internal institutional performance. Through informed, data-informed strategies, Gray DI empowers institutions to enhance enrollment, strengthen their financial position, and improve student success.

HRP Associates, Inc. HRP Associates, Inc. is an environmental health & safety risk management consulting engineering firm that specializes in the fields of EPA and NCDENR environmental and OSHA health and safety compliance, lab safety, industrial hygiene (indoor air, lab hoods, legionella, mold and histoplasmosis) consulting, HAZMAT (asbestos, lead paint, radon) and property acquisition due diligence. To date, we have helped over 325 college and university campuses across the United States resolve their risk management challenges and complex regulatory compliance obligations for 41 years. Example services include EPA and OSHA compliance auditing and technical training and permitting. Currently the high profile opportunities in higher education is the availability of EPA Brownfield grant funding, where unused property, donated property or campus master planning challenges can be overcome with strategic grant applications. Non-usable and vacant property can become useful and purposeful. HRP works diligently to keep you up-to-date with changes in federal, state, and local EH&S regulatory requirements and provides you with sound and practical solutions that you can realistically implement.

HUB Investment Partners is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm specializing in providing comprehensive financial planning and financial wellness programs for employees at colleges and universities.  We offer expert 403(b) retirement plan services and collaborate with fiduciary partners to deliver customized, turn-key retirement solutions for individual schools and Multiple Employer Plans (MEPs) across the country, helping institutions fulfill their fiduciary responsibilities while enhancing participant outcomes.

Providing objective, customized financial planning, fiduciary advice, and asset management, we help employees define their financial objectives and develop actionable strategies to achieve them. Backed by a team of highly qualified advisors holding CFP® and AIF® certifications, we deliver the insight and expertise needed to thrive in an ever-evolving financial landscape.

IMA is a national risk management and commercial insurance broker.  IMA has a property & casualty insurance program that is endorsed by The Coalition for College Cost Savings and is designed specifically for private institutions.  IMA also specializes in employee benefits and student and athletic insurance.  IMA has clients in all fifty states and has offices throughout the country. To learn more about IMA’s complimentary preliminary assessment, please contact Kevin via the contact information provided below.

Inceptia enables colleges and universities to strengthen relationships and boost enrollment using dynamic tools and personal outreach programs that empowers students to successfully navigate admissions and financial aid. With tailored solutions and a nonprofit’s commitment to service, we remove barriers for students so schools can focus on what matters most-guiding them toward a rich and rewarding life through higher education.

JPMorganChase (JPMC) is the largest financial institution in the United States with a growing presence in the Carolinas. Based in Charlotte, the JPMorganChase North Carolina Higher Education banking team offers a full suite of banking services including credit, treasury services, merchant services, commercial card and e-payables solutions, cash investment and OCIO strategies, and investment banking & capital markets.

Market&Message is a coalition of independent marketing and communications professionals who help higher ed institutions thrive by telling clear, compelling brand stories that connect with the right audiences and drive real growth. Leverage our 30+ years of education marketing and strategic communications expertise—without the overhead. Let’s talk about how we can help.

McGriff Insurance partners with several NCICU institutions by offering highly consultative risk management services and insurance solutions for nearly all types of coverage – including commercial property and casualty, corporate bonding and surety, cyber, management liability, captives and alternative risk transfer programs, small business, employee benefits, title insurance, personal lines, and life and health.

With eleven studios throughout the Carolinas, Georgia, and Alabama the McMillan Pazdan Smith team of architects, planners, and interior designers is committed to creating functional, enduring, cost-effective and iconic built environments. The MPS Higher Education team has designed over 500 specialized, award-winning projects on more than 100 campuses. It is a privilege to positively impact and advance higher learning through architecture and campus planning in North Carolina.

National Management Resources Corporation was founded in 1978. National provides services exclusively to private education institutions. Services include physical plant maintenance and repair, custodial, landscape, event planning and setups, security, and construction management. National tailors its services to meet the needs and goals of the clients they serve. With National, you can rest assured that your facilities look their best or recruitment, retention, and advancement.

NFP, an Aon company, helps companies and individuals address today’s most significant Risk Capital and Human Capital challenges. With colleagues across the world, and global capabilities, NFP serves a diversity of clients, industries and communities. Our collaborative team provides specialized expertise and customized solutions, including property and casualty insurance, employee benefits, life insurance, executive benefits, wealth management and retirement plan advisory.

NWN Corporation is a leading provider of integrated cloud communications, networking, and security solutions for enterprises and public sector organizations. We help customers modernize their IT infrastructure through our Intelligent Workplace platform, which delivers voice, video, contact center, networking, devices, and security as-a-service. By combining technology expertise with managed services, NWN enables organizations to improve collaboration, strengthen security, reduce costs, and deliver better experiences for employees and citizens.

Pharos Resources provides a comprehensive approach to improve student outcomes. Our unique software and approach will strengthen early alert, student care, and retention on your campus. Through Relational Retention engagement, our relationship-focused perspective, you will identify at-risk students, eliminate campus silos, increase student engagement, and enrich your culture of student success.

We are a full-service branding agency that helps organizations create lasting impressions through custom apparel
and promotional product campaigns. We have been providing printed apparel, embroidery, signs, banners, and promotional
products to higher education institutions for over 25 years.

Progressive Business Solutions provides printing, advertising, and promotional items, janitorial supplies, office supplies & furniture along with many other facets of business, we service colleges, universities, schools, hospitals, financial institutions, government, and commercial companies. Large or small we are there for our customers. We are proud to serve our community for over 38 years.

SageView Advisory Group is a nationwide financial consulting firm specializing in retirement plan consulting, wealth management, and financial planning for businesses, individuals, and non-profits. Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Newport Beach, California, the firm has 30+ offices across the US. The firm provides fiduciary-driven advice to help clients achieve their financial goals with tailored, objective strategies.

For organizations, SageView focuses on designing and managing retirement plans, including 401(k), 403(b), and pension plans. They offer services such as investment due diligence, plan compliance, vendor management, and employee education to enhance plan effectiveness and financial wellness.

TIAA was founded in 1918 to help teachers retire with confidence. That mission grew to include those in healthcare and more, creating reliable income for their futures while they work to make a difference. Together, we fight to ensure a more secure financial future for all.

Transact Campus Inc. Transact Campus Inc. provides NCICU campuses with an enabling agreement (pre-negotiated master terms) and aggressive year-one discounts on hardware and software. Our varying solutions include a One Card system for a true cashless environment, access control and video surveillance, and attendance tracking at events. With our One Card solution, campuses offer an encrypted and highly secure mobile credential/ student ID that facilitates cardholder-present financial
transactions as well as maintaining high-security standards for physical access to facilities, residence halls, and student events. Our unified credential methodology includes using the ID card, mobile phone, and biometrics. Our company also provides diversified payment solutions through payment software for Tuition Billing, Payment Processing, Payment Plans, Refunds, and eCommerce Storefronts. These solutions leverage innovative technologies to improve the transaction experience for both students and higher education campus financial services teams. Over 65 percent of all NCICU campuses use Transact’s solutions.

Tri-Tronics Pro Electronics, LLC is a leader in university technology solutions. With certified engineers and technicians, we specialize in installing state-of-the-art Audio/Visual solutions for classrooms, conference spaces, auditoriums, gymnasiums, and other university areas. Our services ensure optimal learning and collaboration environments, complemented by comprehensive support and training for seamless integration.

TruGreen specializes in delivering scientifically created fertilization with pre/post emergent weed control programs to create beautiful lawn spaces around campuses and on athletic fields.

We also provide soil testing upon request and can apply pelletized lime to correct the soil PH.  For our fescue lawns , we offer fall aeration and seeding to rebuild stands of turf after summer’s heat/drought stress.  For our warm season lawns, we offer early summer core aeration to loosen compact soil for the healthiest and resilient lawns.

For athletic fields, we offer core aeration and top dressing services to build a strong healthy safe playable stand of turf grass.

Other services include small tree/shrub insect and disease control plans, mosquito defense for any areas where people are getting but like courtyards, amphitheaters, or outdoor study/eating areas , and maybe most important, fire ant defense.

Truist is a purpose-driven organization dedicated to inspiring and building better lives and communities. Headquartered in Charlotte NC, the company operates an extensive branch and ATM network throughout the high-growth Southeast and Mid-Atlantic states. The Higher Education Specialty practice offers banking services, integrated payables and receivables, the largest bank owned (in-house) merchant processor, virtual and commercial card programs, as well as public finance, capital markets, new markets tax credit financing, and corporate trust and escrow services. With roots in the Carolinas, Truist leads a national movement inspiring Americans to build financial confidence.

VisionPoint Marketing delivers enrollment marketing, brand, and CRM solutions that help higher ed institutions achieve their goals. We combine 20+ years of experience with the latest marketing strategies to reach students at every stage of the enrollment funnel. Whether you’re looking to change your brand perception, find new audiences, drive more quality leads, or increase yield and retention, we tailor our services to meet your budget and needs — all while delivering benchmark-busting results.

USI Insurance Services serve over 500,000 clients meeting their property & casualty, employee benefit, personal risk and retirement needs nationwide. We have more than 150 years of consulting and brokerage experience. At USI we work to Understand the specific needs of our clients, to provide an unparalleled local Service experience, and to Innovate with cutting edge solutions so our clients can continue to invest and grow.

USI Higher Education Team has over 35 Years of Experience working diligently with Universities & Colleges:

• Dedicated analytics, underwriting, account management and compliance experts make up USI Student Insurance Division team.
• USI has formed a dedicated higher education practice group focused on the challenges and nuances that can have an impact on institutions nationwide.
• USI Student Insurance Division currently provides insurance coverage for over 100 Colleges, Universities, and State Systems throughout the United States.

Validity.id empowers graduates to seamlessly share verified credentials—degrees, enrollment, and certificates—with family, friends, employers, and across social media platforms. Leveraging cutting-edge blockchain technology and AI-driven tools, Validity.id streamlines academic credential management, transcript processing, and course equivalency workflows. Trusted by prominent institutions, including NCICU members such as Duke University and Campbell University, Validity.id provides intuitive, secure, and resource-efficient solutions that empower institutions to eliminate manual data entry tasks and automate inbound requests, significantly reducing administrative overhead. On average, Validity.id is up and running within a week, offering immediate usability right out of the box.

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP’s multi-disciplinary Education Team has served institutions of higher education for 30+ years, helping them meet business, legal and regulatory challenges. We support the full range of legal needs in the education industry and are active with a number of organizations, including the National Association of College and University Attorneys (NACUA), Colleges and University Personnel Association (CUPA) and the North Carolina Bar Association Education Law Section.