Complex sentence: In October 2010, CIC merged with the Foundation for Independent Higher Education (FIHE), which will enable CIC to expands it role in supporting independent colleges by also working with, and providing grant support to, state consortia of private colleges and universities.
Split into simpler sentences: In October 2010, the Foundation for Independent Higher Education (FIHE) was merged into CIC. This merger was expected to enable CIC to expand its role in supporting independent colleges by also working with, and providing grant support to, state consortia of private colleges and universities.