The 2011 CIC Institute for Chief Academic Officers and Chief Advancement Officers will bring together for the first time these two senior officers to explore the roles and responsibilities of each other’s work. The 39th annual Institute will take place November 5–8 in St. Petersburg Beach, Florida, under the theme “Partners for Academic Excellence.” The Institute will provide a professional development opportunity for both senior officers and help to dispel the reciprocal myths about academic affairs and the fundraising process. Sessions and speakers will focus on the challenges and opportunities that academic and advancement officers at independent colleges and universities face as they work together to promote student success at their institutions.