Since 2011, CCUM has represented the Colleges legally recognized in Italy by the Ministry of University and Research (MUR).
The first Italian University Colleges can be traced back to the 14th century, but their greatest progress occurred in the Renaissance period and during the last century. The Colleges' aim has always been to encourage social advancement based on merit.
Throughout the 20th century, University Colleges trained a responsible ruling class to interpret modern society's changes. This prompted the Italian State to validate the long-standing history of Colleges in Italy, recognizing their role in cultural development.
The recognized Colleges created a representative body in 1995 called the Permanent Conference of University Colleges (CCU). In 2011, it became the CCUM - Conference of University Colleges of Merit, legally based in Rome.
The Association is composed of the Assembly of the Associates, the President, the Vice President, the Board, and the Auditor. The common goal is to assist the Colleges in national and international relations.
Carla Bisleri
Presidente
Collegio Luigi Lucchini di Brescia
Board Members - Accredited Associates
Elisa Valeriani
Fondazione Collegio San Carlo
Giovanna Torre
Collegio Fondazione Santa Caterina
Giuseppe Ghini
Fondazione RUI
Raffaele Calabrò
IPE - Istituto per Ricerche e Attività Educative
Board Members - Recognised Associates
Emanuele Meconcelli
Fondazione Mons. Botto
Angela Sancricca
Fondazione ONAOSI
