Direct Contract Affiliates

Acadeum has a network of colleges and universities committed to sharing high-quality online courses to improve student success. Together, we are unlocking the collective potential of institutions to ensure that all learners have access to the courses they need at the time they need them.

More than 250 colleges and universities now use Acadeum Course Share to improve student retention and completion while increasing institutional revenue.

Adobe

The NCICU Adobe agreements leverage our collective buying power to achieve both cost savings, and a closer, more strategic relationship with Adobe.

Adobe Volume Incentive Program (VIP):

 Value Incentive Program (VIP) is Adobe’s other subscription licensing program for Higher Education, where schools may license Creative Cloud.  Pricing is based on quantity per transaction, with ascending discount levels based on aggregate quantity of licenses that an institution purchases within a 12-month period.  The NCICU Adobe VIP Agreement is a collaborative initiative that enables participating institutions to “link” VIP’s and extends the deepest discount level (Tier 4) to participating schools, regardless of license quantity.

Cumulative License Program (CLP):

Cumulative License Program (CLP) offers individual institutions a flexible, volume-based program designed to help reduce the total cost of software ownership through perpetual licensing.  Using the aggregated purchasing power of NCICU campuses, the CLP Agreement’s license acquisition requirements are fulfilled, allowing NCICU institutions the ability to purchase perpetual licenses at a significantly discounted price (Tier 3).

The NCICU Adobe Agreements are managed by our Adobe Reseller, ScholarBuys.

AED Superstore is the world’s largest distributor of AEDs, AED accessories, CPR training products, First Aid products, EMS Responder supplies, AHA AED/CPR training & AED Program Management. As a large reseller of first-responder and lay-responder products, we strive to offer the largest array of products to our customers related to their needs and pride ourselves on bringing them the highest level of customer service.

AT&T Mobility and NCICU have an agreement that provides discounts on wireless service, equipment and accessories for faculty, staff and students. Participating institutions are issued two Foundation Account Numbers (FANs), one for employees and one for students. A specific website is set up for each FAN. Faculty, staff and students must use a college email address when ordering online or a college ID when purchasing in a retail store.

Arctic Security, a Finnish cybersecurity company, is focused on helping cybersecurity authorities by providing an incident notification platform, EWS (Early Warning Service).  This platform has helped many nations to protect their most critical infrastructure.  Arctic Security’s mission is to provide the same capabilities and services to Higher Education as are provided to large corporations and National Cyber Security Centers with a simple report and approach to quickly address and fix the vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, breached machines, and open systems.  Arctic Security has proven efficacy with extremely high-quality data at over 98%.

Brander Group has a full service to help higher education identify their IP addresses, re-address the IPv4 to more efficient usage, clean blacklisted IPs, quantify the value, and safely sell IPv4 to qualified clients who want to buy IP addresses. As a special to all NCICU institutions, Brander Group offers a discount on their services at a fixed 5% commission for their sale of IP assets. As an added bonus, they offer a platform called IPv4Connect to help market to those looking to buy IP addresses all over the world.

Brightly, a Siemens company, is the global leader in intelligent asset management solutions – because we know that smarter assets drive more sustainable communities.​ Brightly pairs its complete suite of intuitive software – including CMMS, EAM, Strategic Asset Management, IoT Remote Monitoring, Sustainability and Community Engagement – with tailored consultancies and award-winning support services to light the way to a bright future where we can all thrive.

CDW Government (CDW-G) provides NCICU colleges and universities access to discounts on a variety of hardware, software and peripheral products. CDW-G will create a website for each institution with information on NCICU pricing, product information, purchasing history, quotes and order status information, as well as customized access to the CDW-G account team.

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.

CITI Program is a leading provider of research ethics and compliance education. We offer an easy to manage, turnkey solution that organizations can use to train entire groups of researchers affordably. Core subjects include Human Subjects Research, Good Clinical Practice and Responsible Conduct of Research, and much more.  Our web-based training materials are developed by experts, rigorously peer-reviewed, and serve millions of learners at academic institutions, government agencies, and commercial organizations in the U.S. and around the world.

CITI Program is pleased to offer a discount on the annual organizational subscription fee to NCICU member colleges. Please contact our Director of Sales to learn more:

College Foundation, Inc. and NCICU developed the College Funds Installment (CFI) Payment Plan that allows students and families to make interest-free monthly installment payments to cover college expenses. There is a low annual enrollment fee.

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 100 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.

In 2021, Datavalet acquired SecurEdge which is known for providing Network as a Service (NaaS), which enables organizations to access enterprise-grade networks on a subscription basis rather than total payment upfront, as well as access to leased equipment.

Datavalet has been a leading supplier of Managed Wi-Fi solutions since 1998 and helps campuses meet the needs of students, staff, and faculty with an innovative service called Maestro which offers residents an internet-ready unit. Maestro enables users to connect to Wi-Fi as they move around campus, and they can also manage their service directly from a user-friendly platform.

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 700 schools deliver the best education possible to their students. Our unique financing solutions solve school challenges from complex campus projects to equipment management – all through a simple and transparent experience.

Products & Services:

• Asset Renewal Financing Programs
• Campus Improvement Financing Programs
• Purchasing Card Programs

Finding a great partner is a common challenge. When it comes to procurement, finding the right partner is crucial in making the process work for you. What sets FSIoffice apart in your procurement experience is service, meaning the supply solutions we provide are both affordable and enjoyable. FSIoffice stocks over 8,500 items so getting the supplies you need is fast and easy. NCICU members can count on the best price on 100 of your most used items as well as benefit from an average of 60% off the list price on any other contract item.

We are a North Carolina-based, woman-owned company, and a WBENC-Certified Women’s Business Enterprise. If you need to show diversity in your procurement practices and want to support local businesses, we are your perfect fit. FSIoffice has deep experience in higher education procurement that helps us understand your unique purchasing requirements as well as offering expertise in product knowledge on office and facilities supplies that work best in an academic setting.

Find out more about why “you will appreciate our service” at FSIoffice.com.

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.

Gray DI’s Program Evaluation System 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.  Contact Gray DI to explore how PES can support your institution’s strategic goals and deliver a strong return on your investment in academic excellence

Inside Higher Ed is the largest online publication and recruitment platform focused on higher education. Whether you are recruiting top-tier, diverse talent for your faculty and staff, or looking to stay on top of the latest in industry trends and news Inside Higher Ed has the resources you need.

The NCICU Microsoft Enrollment for Education Solutions (EES) Agreement leverages our collective buying power to achieve both cost savings, and a closer, more strategic relationship with Microsoft.

Microsoft’s Enrollment for Education Solutions (EES) is an volume-license and subscription program designed specifically to address the unique needs of Higher Education. With EES, you get broader access to cloud services, the ability to more accurately direct technology spend, and enhanced benefits with tools and resources to help you manage your institution while empowering your faculty to innovate through the Microsoft 365 solutions stacks.  EES is now based in cloud services, but it enables you to maintain an on-premises environment so you can migrate to the cloud at your own pace.  By moving to a per user model, Microsoft simplified and standardized coverage calculations and updated user definitions so your technology spend will more accurately reflect the usage of Microsoft cloud services and software.  With an expanded set of cyber security, student use benefits, and access to free online services for light users- you get more value for your campus-wide commitment.

 Additional Microsoft Benefits:
NCICU is designated by Microsoft as a managed account:

• Specific account team from Microsoft is provided for managed schools inclusive of a local Account Manager, Account Technology Strategist, and team of technical specialists
• Proof of Concept programs, including funding available to eligible schools
• NCICU specific trainings offered (in person and web meeting)

Microsoft Student, Faculty and Staff Select Agreement allows students, faculty and staff at all NCICU member institutions to obtain Microsoft software legally at deeply discounted prices. Institutions do not have to be part of the Microsoft EES Agreement to have access to this program. By actively promoting this through program materials in orientation packets or other direct mailings, institutions can provide a valuable service to the campus community.

National Utility Review 

National Utility Review is a national firm with headquarters in Greensboro, NC that provides off-site and no risk invoice and contract auditing services for utilities (electric, gas, water), telecommunications (local, long distance, cellular, internet) and waste. National Utility Review is paid for services only if your campus has savings or refunds and is not paid until after your campus has realized the savings or refunds.

The most current month’s invoice is all that is needed from your campus for the utility review. If your campus is paying too much and/or if your campus is due a refund, National Utility Review is able to help. Start realizing these extra savings today! http://www.nationalutilityreview.com

NCICU Tuition Exchange

NCICU Tuition Exchange entitles certified dependents of college employees to attend school tuition-free at any of the 21 NCICU participating colleges and universities. Dependents are certified using the same criteria used to determine tuition-free status at the “home” institution. Dependents apply to their chosen institution in the normal manner and are subject to the normal admissions process of that institution.

ScholarBuys

A value added reseller of computer software, hardware and peripherals; ScholarBuys niche focus is helping private and independent colleges and universities leverage their IT buying power through Group Purchasing.  ScholarBuys helps NCICU leverage its collective buying power to achieve both cost savings, and a closer, more strategic relationship with companies like Microsoft, Adobe, and VMware.  ScholarBuys is recognized as a premier education consortium-focused vendor because of their service-orientated approach.  Their goal is to maximize the participation and overall value of our IT related group purchasing agreements, enabling our member institutions to maximize their investments in these technologies.

Sqwire is a financial wellness/literacy platform designed specifically for higher education.  The program was developed with input from a variety of college and university presidents and from over a thousand students and faculty members.

Staples Advantage, the business-to-business division of Staples, has contracted with NCICU to provide its entire line of office and facilities supplies, furniture and equipment to NC Independent Colleges at substantially reduced prices. The agreement includes quick, FREE delivery and rewards each college and university with purchase volume rebates based up the total spend of all participating institutions.

StormWind Studios provides formal training for Information Technology, Cyber Security, and Project Management.  Courses may be taken in an online Live instructor-led format as well as a self-paced OnDemand video format.  Many courses include hands-on lab environments, certification practice exams, and books and materials.

SurveyMonkey is the world’s leading platform for surveys and forms, trusted by educators, administrators, and academic researchers alike. From student feedback and learning outcomes to scientific studies and event registrations, our AI-powered tools and built-in research expertise make it easy to collect quality data.

SurveyMonkey Apply streamlines the collection, management, and review of grant, scholarship, and program applications.

Transact Campus Inc. provides NCICU campuses with an enabling agreement (pre-negotiated master terms) and aggressive year-one discounts on hardware and software for: securing campuses with access control and video surveillance; giving campuses the convenience of a true cashless environment; tracking attendance in the classroom; facilitating the delivery of financial aid and campus tuition and payments; and offering students a secure and easy way to make purchases on and off-campus using just their ID card or mobile credential. Our unified credential methodology includes using the ID card, mobile phone, and biometrics. Over 65 percent of all NCICU campuses use Transact’s solutions.

UnitedHealthcare StudentResources provides affordable student health plans to North Carolina’s independent colleges and universities. Focusing on “student health” and not “student health insurance,” most plans are based around campus student health centers in order to keep costs at a minimum.

Uwill is the leading mental health and wellness solution for colleges and students. Utilizing its proprietary technology and counselor team, Uwill pioneered the first student and therapist matching platform. The solution offers an immediate appointment with a licensed counselor based on student preferences, all modalities of teletherapy, a direct crisis connection, urgent care, wellness events, realtime data, and support. Uwill supports more than 3 million students at 400+ institutions in 50 states and 40 countries. For more information, visit uwill.com.

Vector Solutions (formerly SafeColleges Training) is a leading provider of award-winning safety and compliance solutions that help create safer and more inclusive colleges and universities. Its product portfolio includes management solutions for employee and student training, anonymous tip reporting system, incident tracking, and SDS management. We believe that our intuitive, web-based solutions help administrators address critical issues affecting campuses across the U.S., such as sexual harassment and violence, alcohol and drug abuse, diversity and inclusion, safety, hazing, and more.

VMware Enterprise License Agreement (ELA)

The NCICU Enterprise License Agreement (ELA) leverages our collective buying power to achieve to achieve both enterprise-level discounts, and a closer, more strategic relationship with VMware.  The NCICU ELA provides a platform that is designed to execute a future facing and optimized approach to IT, while also accommodating the prescriptive needs of each given college or university.

The NCICU VMware ELA is managed by our VMware Reseller, ScholarBuys.