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Special Edition: 2020 CAO Institute

 

 
Academic Leaders Explore Solutions to Tactical Challenges

Special Report: 2020 Institute for Chief Academic Officers and Academic Team Members

Academic Leaders Explore Solutions to Tactical Challenges

CIC’s 48th Institute for Chief Academic Officers, this year with academic team members, took place virtually November 7–10, 2020. The Institute’s theme, “Managing the Moment: Forging the Future,” highlighted both the tactical challenges CAOs face and the strategic thinking they will need to lead their institutions into the future from a position of strength. The Institute explored many of the immediate issues that chief academic officers confront in the coronavirus era and focused on group problem-solving strategies to help teams respond to new pressures. Read the full article

Inside the Special Report:

Academic Leaders Explore Solutions to Tactical Challenges
Alexander Envisions the Future of Higher Education
CAOs Respond: Our Academic Futures
Leadership, Relationships, and Alignment Are Key to Advancing Diversity and Equity in Higher Ed
Baum Cautions: Saving Money and Saving Quality Must Go Together
Institute Addresses Pandemic Response, Offers Guidance on Post-Coronavirus Planning
Team-Building Is Key to Effective Academic Leadership
Equity in Student Success Requires Reforming Gateway Courses
Strong Teams Needed to Integrate General Education with Career Preparation
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  • 2020 Foundation Conversation: Foundation Officers Ask College Presidents What Kind of World They Want to Make

    2020 Foundation Conversation: Foundation Officers Ask College Presidents What Kind of World They Want to Make

    CIC’s biennial Conversation between Foundation Officers and College and University Presidents celebrated its 30th convening on October 19, 2020. The virtual gathering explored “Philanthropy and Higher Education: Trends and Opportunities in a Time of Crisis” and featured presentations from leaders of the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, Henry Luce Foundation, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, Spencer Foundation, St. David’s Foundation, and St. Louis Community Foundation.  Read the full article  
  • Nominations for 2021–2022 Executive Leadership Academy Are Due January 22

    Nominations for 2021–2022 Executive Leadership Academy Are Due January 22

    Strong presidential leadership of independent colleges and universities is needed now more than ever. Cabinet-level leaders—including provosts and chief financial, advancement, and student affairs officers—who are contemplating the move to a college presidency should consider participating in the Executive Leadership Academy.  Read the full article  
  • CIC Invites Nominations for 2021–2022 Senior Leadership Academy; 2020–2021 Cohort Convenes

    CIC Invites Nominations for 2021–2022 Senior Leadership Academy; 2020–2021 Cohort Convenes

    CIC and the American Academic Leadership Institute have partnered to offer the Senior Leadership Academy (SLA) since 2010. The yearlong prepares mid-level administrators for vice presidencies and other senior administrative posts at independent colleges and universities. Nomination packets for the 2021–2022 SLA are due February 12, 2021.  Read the full article  
  • A Compendium of Recent News from CIC Member Institutions

    A Compendium of Recent News from CIC Member Institutions

    Campus Update highlights recent campus achievements as well as new partnerships, programs, gifts and grants, and facilities. The many awards and recognitions reported demonstrate the strong track record of small and mid-sized independent colleges and universities in winning national recognition.  Read the full article  
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  • Meetings and Events

    Academic Leaders Explore Solutions to Tactical Challenges

  • Meetings and Events

    2020 Foundation Conversation: Foundation Officers Ask College Presidents What Kind of World They Want to Make

  • Meetings and Events

    Nominations for 2021–2022 Executive Leadership Academy Are Due January 22

  • Meetings and Events

    CIC Invites Nominations for 2021–2022 Senior Leadership Academy; 2020–2021 Cohort Convenes

  • Projects and Services

    NetVUE Offers New Member Services for a Virtual Era

  • Projects and Services

    Four State Councils Awarded Matching Grants to Support Student Access and Success at Private Colleges

  • Campus Update

    A Compendium of Recent News from CIC Member Institutions

  • CIC News

    CIC Publishes New Research Digest, Annual Report

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