He served as chairman of the boards of directors of the American Council on Education , the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities , and New York 's Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities .
Whalen was active in state and national higher education associations .
Whalen served as chairman of the boards of directors of the American Council on Education , the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities , and New York 's Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities .
Whalen was active in state and national higher education associations .