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Fall 2020

 

 
November Institute for CAOs Will Focus on Teamwork and Strategic Problem-Solving

November Institute for CAOs Will Focus on Teamwork and Strategic Problem-Solving

CIC’s virtual 2020 Institute for Chief Academic Officers and Academic Team Members will be held November 7–10. The theme—“Managing the Moment: Forging the Future”—points to academic leaders’ tactical challenges under current circumstances and the strategic thinking necessary for their institutions to emerge in a stronger position. As always, the Institute will offer participants ample opportunities to share ideas with colleagues and with leading scholars. Participants, both experienced academic leaders and those newer to their roles, will explore forward-looking models for the future they wish to create for their students and their institutions. Read the full article

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  • Virtual 2021 Presidents Institute to Foster Courageous, Resilient, and Inclusive Presidential Leadership

    Virtual 2021 Presidents Institute to Foster Courageous, Resilient, and Inclusive Presidential Leadership

    Focusing on leading with resilience, courage, and inclusiveness, CIC’s 2021 Presidents Institute will be held online January 4–7. The virtual format will expand the ways presidents can interact with and learn from each other, engage with national experts, and benefit from the industry-leading expertise of the Institute’s sponsors.  Read the full article  
  • New Reports on Esports and Football Show Trends at Smaller Colleges

    New Reports on Esports and Football Show Trends at Smaller Colleges

    CIC recently released research reports that examine the state of two sports—esports and football—at smaller independent colleges and universities. Although based on research completed before the pandemic, both reports address topics made particularly timely by the current health crisis: the rapid growth of esports programs and the longer-term impact of football programs on enrollment and revenue.  Read the full article  
  • Report Examines Implications of ‘Free College’ Programs, Offers Alternative Approaches

    Report Examines Implications of ‘Free College’ Programs, Offers Alternative Approaches

    The new research report explores one of the most discussed issues in higher education: “free college.” The authors examine college participation, degree attainment, costs to families, and costs to states to determine whether current free college models are actually realizing the goal of increased degree completion at reduced cost.  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 impressive track record of small and mid-sized independent colleges and universities in winning national recognition.  Read the full article  

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  • President's Desk

    Short-Term Challenge: Long-Term Vision

  • Meetings and Events

    Virtual 2021 Presidents Institute to Foster Courageous, Resilient, and Inclusive Presidential Leadership

  • Meetings and Events

    Presidents Governance Academy Features New Leaders, New Online Offerings

  • Meetings and Events

    November Institute for CAOs Will Focus on Teamwork and Strategic Problem-Solving

  • Meetings and Events

    2020 Virtual Foundation Conversation Will Explore ‘Philanthropy and Independent Higher Education’

  • Meetings and Events

    Updated Talking about Private Colleges Workshops Will Respond to Changing Perceptions

  • Meetings and Events

    CIC Selective Programs Adapt to Serve Members during Pandemic

  • Projects and Services

    CIC Online Course Sharing Consortium Supports Curriculum Recovery

  • Projects and Services

    New Reports on Esports and Football Show Trends at Smaller Colleges

  • Projects and Services

    Report Examines Implications of ‘Free College’ Programs, Offers Alternative Approaches

  • Projects and Services

    2020 Key Indicators Tool Tracks Modest Decline in Part-Time Faculty

  • Projects and Services

    Visiting Fellows Program Offers Virtual Visits

  • Projects and Services

    NetVUE Awards Grants, Expands Online Opportunities

  • Projects and Services

    UPS Foundation and CIC Support Diversity Programs through Grants; State Councils Share Best Practices in Online Conversations

  • Research + Books

    A Compendium of Recent Research and Books of Interest to Higher Education Professionals

  • Campus Update

    A Compendium of Recent News from CIC Member Institutions

  • CIC News

    CIC Welcomes New Board Member, Recognizes Retiring Members

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