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Special Edition: 2016 CAO Institute

 

 
CAOs Explore ‘New Realities, New Solutions’

Special Report: 2016 Institute for Chief Academic Officers

CAOs Explore ‘New Realities, New Solutions’

CIC’s 44th annual Institute for Chief Academic Officers, held in New Orleans, Louisiana November 5–8, 2016, focused on changes in the core responsibilities of the chief academic officer and strategies to sustain strong academic leadership. The theme, “New Realities, New Solutions,” provided a framework for deliberation and action on pressing issues that academic administrators face and for candid sharing of successes and challenges. Read the full article

Inside the Special Report:

CAOs Explore ‘New Realities, New Solutions’
Nobel Laureate Highlights Most Effective Teaching Strategies for STEM Courses and Beyond
‘Campus Conversations about Race’ Session Emphasizes Importance of Campus Leadership and Dialogues
Phillips Details How Diversity Makes Us Smarter, Work Harder
Best-Selling Author Explores How to Prepare Students for Life after College
Campus-Public School Cooperation Highlighted in Yale National Initiative Session
For CAOs, Building Relationships on Data Is Key to Change
Panelists Discuss Protocols for Developing and Discontinuing Academic Programs
GLCA Alumni Study Shows Long-Term Impact of Liberal Arts Education
Sessions Highlight Faculty Composition Trends and Recruitment Challenges
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  • Meeting Connects Missions of Foundations and Independent Colleges

    Held at TIAA headquarters in New York City on October 10, foundation officers joined presidents and State Council executives to discuss “Connecting Missions: Foundations and Independent Colleges and Universities.”  Read the full article  

  • CIC Invites Nominations for 2017–2018 Senior Leadership Academy; New Grant Promotes Leadership Diversity

    The American Express Foundation is supporting CIC’s ongoing efforts to increase the gender and racial diversity of the leaders of independent colleges and universities by covering most costs of participation in the Senior Leadership Academy for up to 12 additional participants who are women or people of color.  Read the full article  

  • New Grant Initiative Will Foster Intergenerational Connections

    CIC announced a new initiative to encourage college students to help low-income older adults (ages 50 and older) tackle key life challenges.  Read the full article  

  • Securing America’s Future Workshops Continue across the United States; Media Meetings Help Correct False Myths

    CIC launched a series of eight free workshops around the country designed to help member institutions prepare for the future more effectively and promote the value of independent colleges and universities.  Read the full article  
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  • Meetings and Events

    CAOs Explore ‘New Realities, New Solutions’

  • Meetings and Events

    Meeting Connects Missions of Foundations and Independent Colleges

  • Meetings and Events

    Presidents, New York Times Journalists Debate Higher Ed Issues

  • Meetings and Events

    Nominations for 2017–2018 Executive Leadership Academy Due January 13

  • Meetings and Events

    CIC Invites Nominations for 2017–2018 Senior Leadership Academy; New Grant Promotes Leadership Diversity

  • Meetings and Events

    Nominations for 2017 Teaching Interfaith Understanding Seminar Due January 13

  • Meetings and Events

    American History Seminar to Focus on the 20th Century Presidency

  • Meetings and Events

    2017 Art History Seminar to Examine 19th Century British and American Landscapes

  • Meetings and Events

    Members of Consortium on Digital Resources for Teaching and Research Provide Updates during Second Workshop

  • Meetings and Events

    2017 State Councils Annual Conference in Seattle to Explore “Golden Opportunities”

  • Projects and Services

    New Grant Initiative Will Foster Intergenerational Connections

  • Projects and Services

    First Opportunity Partners Program Awards $100,000 to Four State Councils

  • Securing America's Future

    Securing America’s Future Workshops Continue across the United States; Media Meetings Help Correct False Myths

  • CIC News

    CIC Announces New Online Learning Report

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