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2005 Presidents Institute
January 4-7, 2005
The
Marco Island Marriott
Marco Island, Florida
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Summer 2004 Independent newsletter article: 2005
Presidents Institute to Focus on "The President's Portfolio: Competition,
Complexity and Change"
Click here for the Presidents
Institute participants list (as of December 22).
Theme
The President’s Portfolio: Competition, Complexity, and
Change
Viewed from the president’s office, today’s competitive higher
education environment suggests the inevitability of institutional change
and the necessity to make difficult choices. This year’s Presidents
Institute will address that imperative. Some sessions will explore the
subtle implications of the major forces that are shaping our world, from
demographic shifts to globalization to technological developments. Other
sessions will share demonstrably effective approaches to strengthening
educational quality, marketing and branding, pricing and student aid,
fundraising, “making the case” for independent colleges and
universities, facilities design and financing, strategic planning, and
presidents as moral leaders.
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Plenary Speakers
 Keynote
Address - The United States and Globalization
Fred Bergsten has been Director of the Institute for
International Economics since its creation in 1981. The Institute is the
only major research institution in the United States devoted to international
economic issues and has been called “the most influential think
tank on the planet.” Dr. Bergsten was Assistant Secretary for International
Affairs of the U.S. Treasury during 1977-81, functioned as Under Secretary
for Monetary Affairs during 1980-81, and coordinated U.S. foreign economic
policy in the White House as Assistant for International Economic Affairs
to Henry Kissinger at the National Security Council. He has been a Senior
Fellow at the Brookings Institution (1972-76), Carnegie Endowment for
International Peace (1981), and Council on Foreign Relations (1967-68).
He currently chairs the “Shadow G-8” created in 2000 to advise
the G-8 governments on their annual summit meetings and was a member of
the two leading commissions on reform of the international monetary system.
Dr. Bergsten has authored, co-authored, or edited 34 books on international
economic issues. He testifies frequently before Congress and appears often
on television. Keynote Address: Tuesday, January 4, 5:00-6:15
p.m.
 Plenary
Presentation - Demography, Diversity, and What's Ahead for America's Colleges
Kenneth Prewitt, Carnegie Professor of Public Affairs
at Columbia University and former Director of the U.S. Census Bureau,
will examine critical demographic shifts—such as urbanization, aging,
and the implications of racial and ethnic categorizations for private
colleges and universities. Previously he served as the Director of the
National Opinion Research Center, Senior Vice President of the Rockefeller
Foundation, and President of the Social Science Research Council. His
most recent book is Politics and Science in Census-Taking.
Plenary Presentation: Wednesday, January 5, 8:30-9:30 a.m.
 Plenary
Presentation - The Challenges of Managing Information—For Learning,
Research, and Posterity
Deanna Marcum, Associate Librarian of the Library of
Congress, will address the implications of today’s “knowledge
explosion” for student information literacy, faculty scholarship,
and institutional budgets for technology and libraries. She
is the former President of the Council on Library and Information Resources,
and the Commission on Preservation and Access. Previously, she was Dean
of the School of Library and Information Science at The Catholic University
of America. Plenary Presentation: Thursday, January 6, 10:15-11:15
a.m.
 Closing
Plenary Presentation - Governance as Leadership: The New Covenant Between
Boards and Presidents
Richard Chait, Professor of Higher Education at the
Harvard Graduate School of Education, will discuss the key ideas about
nonprofit governance and the major implications for college presidents
of a recently concluded study of boards of trustees, Governance as
Leadership (2004). The presentation will describe three different,
but related modes of governance (fiduciary, strategic, and generative)
that boards must practice proficiently in order to reach the highest level
of performance and provide the greatest institutional value. The session
will conclude with a discussion of a new covenant between boards and presidents—more
macrogovernance in exchange for less micromanagement. Plenary
Presentation: Friday, January 7, 11:15-12:15 a.m.
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Other Sessions and Speakers
- The Future of Strategic Planning
Whether episodic or continuous, planning seems to be growing in importance.
This session will consider a range of approaches and principles.
George Kaludis, Chairman and President, Kaludis
Consulting
Paul Marion, President, Tiffin University
Anne Ponder, President, Colby-Sawyer College
- Impact of Enrollment Management on Financial Performance
A new fiscal indicators inventory addresses eight broad aspects of enrollment,
such as pricing, aid awards, retention, and competitive positioning,
and provides a series of financial metrics and national benchmarks.
Kevin Crockett, President and CEO, Noel-Levitz
- Media Perspectives
Representatives of national media organizations will share insights
about the stories they cover and the issues that they find important.
Steven Drummond, Education and Welfare Editor,
National Public Radio
(Other Speakers TBA)
- Presidential Mission and Institutional Vocation: Finding the
Congruence
How can a president discover the fit between his or her own sense of
calling and the mission of the institution he or she leads?
Jean Dowdall, Vice President, Witt/Kiefer
William Frame, President, Augsburg College
- Making the Case for the Effectiveness of Independent
Colleges and Universities
In a highly competitive marketplace, how can independent colleges document
their effectiveness, particularly in comparison with public institutions?
CIC’s recently developed data-based messages will provide a new
resource for presidents.
James Day, President, Hardwick-Day
Edwin Welch, President, University of Charleston
- Presidents “Open Mike”
This open forum is an opportunity for presidents to raise both specific
questions and large issues—from practical administrative matters,
to institutional structure and staffing, to policies affecting the entire
sector, to the relationship between presidents’ professional and
personal lives.
- Fundraising Essentials for Presidents and Boards
With fundraising as one key outcome, how should presidents think about
trustee selection and recruitment?
Jerold Panas, Executive Partner and CEO, Jerold
Panas, Linzy & Partners
- Internal Branding: Building Consensus
Branding has an internal as well as an external side. Since faculty
members and administrative staff do not always view the institution
in the same way that prospective students do, how can presidents negotiate
these divergent views?
Robert Sevier, Senior Vice President, Stamats
John Roush, President, Centre College
- The President as Active Listener: Hearing the Hard to Hear
The choreographed quality of day-to-day responsibilities and contacts
can isolate presidents from relevant messages. How can presidents stay
in touch with important cultural issues on the campus or in the community?
Eugene Beaupre, Director of Community Relations,
Xavier University
Michael Graham, S.J., President, Xavier University
Margo Heydt, Assistant Professor of Social
Work, Xavier University
- The Campus Library: At the Intersection of Campus Transformations
Rapid changes in technology, student educational needs, and facilities
confront presidents with new decisions about financing, staffing, construction
and renovation, and administrative structures.
Scott Bennett, Senior Advisor, CIC and University
Librarian Emeritus, Yale University
Richard Detweiler, Distinguished Fellow, Council
on Library and Information Resources and President Emeritus, Hartwick
College
- Students as Workers: Institutional Cost Savings and Student
Development
Colleges spend vast sums on student workers but often view these expenditures
solely as financial aid rather than as remuneration associated with
high standards of performance. Some aspects of the “work college”
concept might apply to more traditional educational programs. How would
this operate and what are the benefits for students and the institution’s
bottom line?
Larry Shinn, President, Berea College
William Troutt, President, Rhodes College
- Facilities Preservation and Renovation
Older campus buildings can be re-envisioned, and historic preservation
tax credits can make renovation financially feasible. Can buildings
that are brought back to life bring life (and dollars) to the campus?
Daniel Carey, President, Edgewood College
Nadia Zhiri, Principal, Treanor Architects,
P.A.
- New Carnegie Classification
Next summer, the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching
will release a revised classification scheme that permits multiple groupings
rather than a single set of categories. These new classifications should
facilitate a greater variety of peer comparisons.
Alexander McCormick, Senior Scholar, Carnegie
Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching
- Emerging Trends in the President-Board Relationship
This session will focus on two emerging topics—new practices concerning
presidential evaluation and the role and responsibility of the Committee
on Trustees (sometimes called the Trustee Committee or Nominating Committee).
Thomas Flynn, Senior Advisor, CIC
Douglas Orr, Jr., President, Warren Wilson
College
- Data for Decisions: CIC Key Indicators Tool
How are presidents and their senior leaders using recently available
data from CIC and other sources to enrich campus consideration of major
issues? In what ways can this tool be improved to enhance further institutional
decision-making?
John Ewing, President, Mount Union College
Kenneth Hoyt, President, Centenary College
(NJ)
Michael Williams, President, The Austen Group
- Restoring the Luster: Institutional Turn-around Stories
What are the workable strategies when institutions encounter difficult
times? Several presidents describe recent successful efforts to rebuild
finances, enrollment, and trust.
John Reynders, President, Morningside College
(Other Speakers TBA)
As additional presenters and
sessions are confirmed,
details will be posted on this page.
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Special Workshops
Case Studies in the Presidency: A Confidential Seminar
Every president faces a number of difficult decisions about complex issues—complex
because they have true significance for the institution, frequently involve
multiple constituencies, and often promise unpleasant consequences both
known and unknown. Yet presidents rarely have opportunities for candid
reflection on these situations with others who have confronted similar
dilemmas.
This popular feature last year will be repeated at this year’s
Institute. Participation in each seminar will be limited to no more than
12 presidents and all participants will be expected to hold the entire
seminar in confidence. To participate, presidents must be prepared to
present an actual case from their own experience (either a written one-page
statement or four-minute oral presentation). Participants will reflect
together on the resolution and attendant consequences of each case. The
goal of this seminar is for each president to gain deeper understanding
of decision strategies.
Advance registration is required. The seminar will be offered three times—from
1:30 to 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoons (January
4-6). Please check the appropriate boxes on the Institute registration
form to sign up and indicate
your preference of day. There is no additional fee for the seminar.
Moderator: Ann Die Hasselmo,
Managing Director, Academic Search Consultation Service, and President
Emeritus, Hendrix College
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Making the Case for Your Institution:
Audiences, Messages, and Data
In a competitive marketplace, how can presidents and their staffs get
across messages about the effectiveness of the educational program at
their institutions? This “hands-on” workshop will consider
fresh opportunities created by materials and data on CIC's new Making
the Case website. The workshop will present strategies for using national
data to strengthen the case for individual institutions for audiences
such as civic and community organizations, pitches and opinion articles
to news media, and proposals to corporate and foundation funders.
Participants will also explore issues such as whether to make the case,
what tone to use, and how to make the case in affirmative rather than
negative ways. In addition, they will review examples of effective uses
by presidents who are already making the case aggressively and whose experience
offers shortcuts to presidents who see making the case as important, but
who are uncertain about execution.
The workshop will be held from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January
5. Advance registration is not required. There is no additional fee for
the workshop.
James Day, President, Hardwick-Day
Keith Moore, Senior Advisor, CIC
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Annual Meeting
CIC’s Annual Business Meeting takes place at the Presidents Institute
on Friday, January 7.
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Awards Reception and Banquet
Awardees
The Council of Independent Colleges will honor several leading educators
and friends of private higher education at CIC’s annual Awards Banquet
on Thursday, January 6.
Allen P. Splete Award for Outstanding Service
Thomas A. Emmet, President, Higher Education Executive Associates
CIC Award for Philanthropy
The UPS Foundation
Guests for Awards Banquet
If you would like to invite special guests—such as trustees, donors,
alumni, or other friends—to join you at the Awards Reception and
Banquet, please check the appropriate place on the registration form.
Cost: $75 per guest, with a maximum of four guests per president.
Note: Banquet charges for presidents and spouses who register
for the Presidents Institute are included in the Institute registration
fee. Separate charges for the banquet are incurred only for banquet guests
of Institute registrants.
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Additional Programming
President-to-President
At its core, the Presidents Institute is designed to provide multiple
opportunities for presidents to share ideas with presidents of similar
institutions. The formal program includes sessions led by presidents,
not only to share effective institutional practices but also to discuss
open-ended issues. In addition, the Institute schedule allows a variety
of networking opportunities, including dinners, receptions, and recreation.
Individual Consultations
Opportunities will again be provided for individuals to hold confidential
conversations with various speakers and sponsors, including retirement
planners from TIAA-CREF and the director of CIC’s Presidents Consulting
Service.
Presidential Forums
Begun under CIC’s Presidential Forums program, a number of ongoing
presidential groups will convene in conjunction with the Institute. All
of these meetings will be
by invitation only.
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New Presidents Workshop
Immediately prior to the Presidents Institute, CIC will again sponsor
a day-and-a-half workshop for recently appointed college leaders, typically
in their first or second year. Workshop leaders are experienced presidents
and other experts. The workshop also affords opportunities for new presidents
(and spouses) to meet and share ideas with others who are new to the presidency.
Uniquely focused on the needs of leaders of smaller private colleges and
universities, the New Presidents Workshop consistently earns high marks
for value and quality from its participants.
Chair: Marylouise Fennell,
RSM, Senior Counsel, CIC
Moderator: Scott Miller, President,
Wesley College, and Chair, New Presidents Advisory Committee
Sessions
Welcoming Address, Roger Martin, President, Randolph-Macon College
Who We Are, Rosemary Jeffries, RSM, President, Georgian Court
University and Walter Broadnax, President, Clark Atlanta University
The Presidency—Striving for Success, Jay Lemons, President,
Susquehanna University
Working with the Board, William Crouch, President, Georgetown
College and Jacqueline Powers Doud, President, Mount St. Mary’s
College (CA)
Financial Fundamentals for the Small College or University,
Robert Pearce, President, Mount Mercy College
The President and Development: Fundamentals and Then Some,
Dennis Vest, Chair of the Board/CEO, The Charitable Resources Group (TCR
Group) and Richard Artman, President, Siena Heights University
You Got the Job, Now What?, William Luckey, President, Lindsey
Wilson College
Workshop Schedule
Monday, January 3
11:00 a.m. – Noon, Registration
Noon – 1:30 p.m., Welcoming Luncheon
1:45 – 5:30 p.m., Sessions
6:30 – 8:00 p.m., New Presidents Dinner
Tuesday, January 4
7:30 – 8:30 a.m., Continental Breakfast for New Presidents
8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Sessions (including box lunch)
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Presidential Spouses Program
Presidential spouses are men and women serving their institutions in
a variety of ways and interested in a wide range of issues. Some have
full- or part-time careers while others devote their full energies to
the work of a presidential spouse. Developed by an advisory group of presidential
spouses, the annual Spouses Program runs concurrently with the program
for presidents and provides opportunities for spouses of presidents to
share information and advice. Spouses are also welcome at all sessions
designed for presidents.
Program elements are as follows:
- Who We Are: Issues of New Presidential Spouses
Meet new presidential spouses and discuss the concerns they are addressing
as they move into their new role.
Robert Pevitts, Presidential Spouse, Park
University
- Seminar for Spouses of New Presidents
Learn about the range of ways presidential spouses serve their institutions
from the perspectives of experienced spouses.
Edward Neff, Presidential Spouse, The Sage
Colleges
Judy Fisher, Presidential Spouse, Belmont
University
- Welcome Session and Luncheon
The session and luncheon provide a time to renew friendships and meet
new colleagues. Spouses attending the conference for the first time
will be introduced.
Speaker: Kathleen DeBoer, author of Gender
and Competition: How Men and Women Approach Work and Play Differently
- Working with the Development Office on Fundraising
What are the do’s and don’ts for presidential spouses as
they work with the development office to support the institution’s
fundraising efforts? Gain insights from a fundraising expert and presidential
spouse colleagues.
Joan Artman, Presidential Spouse, Siena Heights
University
Dennis Vest, Chair of the Board/CEO, The Charitable
Resources Group (TCR Group)
- Making a Place for Yourself in the Off-Campus Community
Presidential spouses may find themselves in a new geographic location
when their spouse becomes president or accepts a second presidency.
How does the spouse find her or his identity in the new community?
David Inman, Presidential Spouse, Central
Methodist University
Tina MacDowell, Presidential Spouse, College
Misericordia
- Spouses Discussion Groups
Experienced presidential spouses will lead informal discussions on topics
including the “sandwich” generation, raising children during
the presidency, selecting the appropriate institutional image for holiday
greetings, presidential spouse compensation, the pros and cons of hiring
an assistant to the presidential spouse, entertaining trustees, planning
an inauguration, and getting involved with the campus community.
- Entertaining on a Shoe String Without Repetition
Entertaining institutional constituents is a key role for presidential
spouses. Experienced colleagues will share strategies and models for
low-cost entertaining.
Dinah Taylor, Presidential Spouse, Cumberland
College
- Recognizing Destructive Behavior Patterns That
Have Both Physical and Mental Effects on Our Students
Today’s college students face many issues that were not a part
of their vocabulary even five years ago, such as eating disorders, chemical
dependency, and substance abuse. As presidential spouses, how do we
recognize and assist students who may face such challenges?
Sheryl Y. Head, Presidential Spouse, Urbana
University
- Creative Listening for Stress Reduction and Inner Growth
As the pace of life increases, our ability to listen diminishes. If
we cannot listen well, we cannot live well. We miss the riches life
offers. Using the creative process, participants will learn to listen
to the deeper currents of their lives.
Karla M. Kincannon, Presidential Spouse, Hiwassee
College, author of the forthcoming book, The Pilgrim and the Artist:
Finding the Place of Your Own Resurrection
- Raising Your Media IQ
This session will help presidential spouses hone their communication
skills and become more proactive participants in interviews with print,
radio, or television reporters.
Keith Moore, CIC Senior Advisor and an experienced
media coach
Laura Wilcox, CIC Vice President for Communications
The Spouses Task Force, which planned the program, consists of Daniel
C. Bowman, Randolph-Macon Woman's College (Chair); Regina E. Boehm, Keystone
College; Jani Flynn, Springfield College; Sheryl Y. Head, Urbana University;
Patricia Kepple, Juniata College; Edward W.S. Neff, The Sage Colleges;
Robert (Bob) Pevitts, Park University; Dinah L. Taylor, Cumberland College;
and Nancy Wood, Defiance College.
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Optional Trips and Additional Attractions
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Eco–Tour of the Everglades
Wednesday, January 5, 1:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Enjoy the mystique of one of the most beautifully diverse areas in the
world—the Everglades. Audubon-trained tour guides will provide full-narration
of the Everglades, including facts on the distinct ecosystems and precious
wildlife that thrive in the area, the Seminole trading business, and the
strong conservation efforts to save endangered wildlife. Highlights include
a tour of the Big Cypress National Preserve, a look into an old Indian
village, and the opportunity to explore artifacts from the fishing villages
in Ted Smallwood’s Store. After touring the Cypress Preserve, guests
will board airboats for an exhilarating hour-long ride through saw-grass
prairies, mangrove tunnels, and old Indian trails. The experienced airboat
captains wind through the rugged Ten Thousand Islands, revealing the hiding
spots of alligators, manatees, and other local inhabitants. A tour of
the historic town of Everglades City, including an overview of the Rod
& Gun Club, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places,
will conclude the afternoon. All gratuities and transportation costs are
included.
Per Person Cost: $110
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Exclusive Kayak Tour
Thursday, January 6, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Experience the unique ecosystem of the Ten Thousand Islands while navigating
a kayak through the mangroves and the back bays of the Gulf of Mexico.
To explore the untouched wilderness and pristine beauty of this area,
a trained naturalist will lead the way to hidden lagoons and deserted
beaches where you may encounter osprey guarding their nests, heron and
egret swooping for a fish, dolphins playing, or manatees surfacing for
a breath of fresh air. We strongly encourage you to bring a camera to
take advantage of the up-close nature of the experience. All gratuities
and transportation costs are included.
Per Person Cost: $85
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The Conservancy Nature Tour
Thursday, January 6, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Spend an afternoon at this 14-acre oasis exploring and learning about
the diverse ecosystem of Southwest Florida. A naturalist guide will lead
a tour of the Naples Nature Center, which includes marine aquariums where
loggerhead sea turtles glide around tropical fish. Guides will also describe
the efforts of the Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic to rescue injured wildlife.
Following a boat tour through mangrove jungles on the backwaters and protected
area of the Gordon River, you will be taken on a guided nature walk through
the short wooded trails behind the Conservancy. All gratuities and transportation
costs are included.
Per Person Cost: $35
Additional Attractions
Marco Island, situated on the Gulf Coast of Florida, has an abundance
of activities. These include fishing, both offshore and backwater, sailing,
parasailing, dolphin and manatee cruises, and shelling excursions. For
getting around on the Island itself, the Marco Island Trolley offers an
excellent way to enjoy the scenery during narrated tours that include
historic Indian mounds, (239) 394-1600. Marco Island also has much to
offer to nature lovers, museum-goers, and shoppers,
and tennis courts and golf courses are abundant.
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary—“The world’s
largest remaining sub-tropical old-growth bald-Cypress forest.”
You can see 500-year-old trees or listen to the calling of insects and
frogs. For an interesting trip through the swamp, you can take a swampbuggy
eco-tour or airboat ride.
Briggs Nature Center (Naples, FL)—Take a leisurely
stroll along a half-mile boardwalk to see wading birds and ospreys. The
center also features a butterfly garden, boat tours, guided nature walks,
and canoe rentals.
Caribbean Gardens—Founded in 1919 as a botanical
garden, it was expanded and opened to the public in 1954 with tropical
lakes and exotic birds. Rare animals were first displayed in exhibits
within the garden in 1969. Today, you will find a collection of animals
from apes to zebras surrounded by a 52-acre tropical garden more than
80 years old.
Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park—Separated from
the mainland by mangrove swamps and tidal creeks, this recreation area
is a narrow barrier island on Florida’s southwest coast. A pass
on the north end of the island is a natural outlet for the Cocohatchee
River.
Collier County Museum—This museum depicts the
history of the area from the time of the Native American settlements up
to the millionaire mansions of today.
Museum of the Everglades—A showcase for the history
of the Everglades region, the Museum presents the story of 2,000 years
of human habitation with artifacts and period photographs.
Teddy Bear Museum—Children of all ages will be
delighted with its one-of-a-kind bears, limited editions, antique bears,
and unique moving displays.
Naples Offers Many Different Venues of Art—Visit
the Naples Museum of Art, which is dedicated to displaying world-class
painting, sculpture, drawing, and other art forms, while providing educational
programs and lectures. Native Visions Gallery, with two locations in Florida,
features the finest nature artists of the world. Gallery Victoria specializes
in contemporary sculptures, paintings, and fine crafts featuring the artworks
of both emerging and noted artists from Florida and beyond.
Experience Shopping Downtown Naples Style—Visit
the many fine shops, galleries, restaurants, and sidewalk cafes along
the beautifully landscaped promenades in this historic setting near the
beach and in the heart of Naples. This unique place combines an atmosphere
where families and friends can meet surrounded by the aura of small-town
friendliness and historical landmarks, with the flavor and sophistication
that is Naples’ Main Street.
Preliminary Conference Schedule
Monday, January 3
Noon – 8:00 p.m., New Presidents Workshop
Tuesday, January 4
7:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., New Presidents Workshop
8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., CIC Board of Directors Meeting
1:30 – 4:00 p.m., Workshop
New Presidents Workshop Ends
Presidents Institute Begins
5:00 – 6:15 p.m., Keynote Address and Welcome
6:30 – 9:00 p.m., Welcoming Buffet Dinner and Hospitality
8:45 – 9:30 p.m., Sponsors Reception
Wednesday, January 5
7:15 – 8:15 a.m., Continental Breakfast
8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Sessions (including box lunch)
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Spouses Welcome Session and Luncheon
1:30 – 5:30 p.m., Optional Trip
1:30 – 4:00 p.m., Workshops
5:00 – 6:30 p.m., All-Institute “Sunset” Reception
6:30 p.m., Dine-Around Dinners
Thursday, January 6
7:15 – 8:15 a.m., Continental Breakfast
8:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m., Sessions
1:30 – 4:00 p.m., Workshop
1:30 – 4:30 p.m., Optional Trips
6:00 – 7:00 p.m., Awards Reception
7:00 – 9:30 p.m., Awards Banquet
Friday, January 7
7:00 – 8:30 a.m., Continental Breakfast
8:30 – 9:15 a.m., Annual Business Meeting
9:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m., Sessions
Presidents Institute Ends
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Hotel, Travel, and General Information
Hotel registration deadline: Friday, December 3, 2004
Marco
Island Marriott Resort, Golf Club and Spa
400 South Collier Boulevard, Marco Island, FL, 34145, USA
Phone: (239) 394-2511 n Fax: (239) 642-2672
International Toll-Free: (800) 228-9290
Reservations can be made by calling (800) 438-4373. Room rates are $170
single/double. When making hotel reservations, please state that you are
with the Council of Independent Colleges Presidents Institute to receive
the discounted group rate. The reservation cut-off date is Friday,
December 3, 2004. Any reservations made after that time will
be accommodated at the group rate on a space-available basis.
Located off the southwest coast of Florida on the largest of the Ten
Thousand Islands, the Marco Island Marriott Resort, Golf Club and Spa
offers pristine white sand and shell beaches, and is southwest Florida’s
most complete resort. This full-service property features guest rooms
with private balconies, restaurants offering everything from poolside
snacks to elegant dining, and recreation including golf, swimming, and
a variety of beach activities. The Marco Island Marriott participates
in “Wired for Business,” Marriott’s new service that
includes high-speed Internet access plus unlimited local and long-distance
telephone calls within the United States for a low daily fee. The Resort
has just completed a two-year, multi-million dollar renovation including
the addition of a 24,000-square-foot Balinese Spa.
Airline Reservations
CIC has arranged airfare discounts with American and United Airlines to
Southwest International Airport, Fort Myers, FL, for travel between January
1 and 10, 2005, for the Presidents Institute. We recommend you purchase
tickets soon, as the weekend after New Year’s Day is heavily traveled
and discount-class seats may sell out.
American and United offer 10 percent discounts from their lowest applicable
fares for tickets purchased by December 1, and 5 percent off tickets purchased
after that date. They also offer 15 and 10 percent discounts from fully
refundable coach fares for tickets purchased 30 or seven days in advance,
respectively. Please note that these airlines have recently increased
restrictions on their nonrefundable tickets.
To arrange a discount on American Airlines, contact its meeting desk
at (800) 433-1790 and refer to authorization number S4845AJ.
For United, call (800) 521-4041 and refer to Meeting ID Code 529CA.
If you prefer personal service, please contact CIC’s travel agency,
World Travel Service, at (877) 853-3648 toll-free; e-mail dc@worldtravelservice.com.
The agency charges a $49 ticketing fee.
Ground Transportation
Marco Island Marriott Resort is located approximately 50 miles from Southwest
Florida International Airport in Fort Myers. Taxi service is provided
from the airport at a rate of $83-$85 one way. With groups of two to three,
discount rates are provided. Since this is a busy season in Florida, reservations
must be made 48 hours in advance.
Best Value Taxi Inc.—(239) 768-1898; (800) 998-1898
AAA Airport Transportation—(239) 275-7228; (800) 872-2711
Superior Airport Shuttle—(239) 267-4777; (888) 397-9571
Automobile Rental—CIC has arranged a discounted rate with
Hertz for attendees.
To take advantage of the discount, call Hertz at (800) 654-2240 and use
the Presidents Institute meeting identification number CV#033E0002.
General Information
Dress Policy
Casual resort wear is appropriate throughout the Institute. Business attire
is suggested only for the Awards Banquet on Thursday, January 6.
Family and Guests
All daytime sessions during the Presidents Institute, including breakfast
and lunch discussions, are restricted to registered attendees. Tickets
may be purchased on-site for special guests and family members to participate
in the opening night buffet. Tickets for the Awards Reception and Banquet
may be ordered on the registration form.
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CIC Conference Cancellation Policy
Full refunds, minus a $25 processing fee, will be made prior to December
10, 2004. Cancellations received between December 10 and December 17,
2004, incur a charge equal to 25 percent of the registration fee. Requests
received after December 17, 2004, and “no shows” are ineligible
for a refund. All cancellations and requests for refunds must be made
in writing. Refunds will be issued after the Institute.
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