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History and Annual Reports

History of ACI: 1952-2012

The complete ACI history book is available here, chapter by chapter. Click on the chapter you wish to read below.

  • Introduction: Distinguished History, Bright Future
  • Chapter One: The Founding of Associated Colleges of Illinois (1952-1962)
  • Chapter Two: Increasing Support for Private Education (1963-1972)
  • Chapter Three: ACI Raises Its Sights for Private Higher Education (1973-1982)
  • Chapter Four: A Time of Change and Growth (1983-1992)
  • Chapter Five: ACI Innovates for the Future (1993-2002)
  • Chapter Six: Collaborative Problem-Solving for the New Millennium (2002-2012)
  • Publication Credits and Copyright Notice

ACI Annual Reports

  • 2022-2023 ACI Annual Report
  • 2021-2022 ACI Annual Report
  • 2020-2021 ACI Annual Report
  • 2019-2020 ACI Annual Report
  • 2018-2019 ACI Annual Report
  • 2017-2018 ACI Annual Report
  • 2016-2017 ACI Annual Report
  • 2015-2016 ACI Annual Report
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