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Special Edition: 2016 Presidents Institute

 

 

Securing America’s Future: The Vitality of Independent Colleges

Special Report: 2016 Presidents Institute

Securing America’s Future: The Vitality of Independent Colleges

CIC’s 2016 Presidents Institute focused on the theme, “Securing America’s Future: The Vitality of Independent Colleges,” and other top issues of presidential leadership. The Institute, which took place in Miami Beach, Florida, January 4–7, drew a record number of presidents (382) and spouses and partners (190) as well as a total registration of 856 people. Read the full article

Inside the Special Report:

Securing America’s Future: The Vitality of Independent Colleges
Leading Organizational Transformation in a Changing Economy
Forging the Future: Emerging Approaches for Independent Higher Education
Making a Robust Case for 'The Vital Role of Independent Colleges'
Campus Civility and First Amendment Freedoms—Leading in a Pluralistic Society
Examining Institutional Transformation, New Models, and Research on Pressing Questions
Making College Affordable for Students
Maintaining Financial Vitality in Challenging Times
Presidential Spouses and Partners Explore How to Fundraise, Balance Professional and Family Needs
  All Articles in this Special Report  

 Featured Stories:

 

 

  • CIC Announces Navigating a New Culture Pilot Workshop

    While the most common path to the presidency and other senior positions at an independent college or university remains through the academic ranks, increasingly trustees select presidents and presidents appoint candidates to cabinet positions who may never have pursued a doctoral degree or served in a faculty position.  Read the full article  
  • Mellon Grant Supports Second CIC Consortium for Online Humanities Instruction

    CIC recently received a $1.38 million grant to support a second Consortium for Online Humanities Instruction. CIC is now accepting applications for participation in the three-year project (2016–2018).  Read the full article  
  • New Research Brief Explores Online Education: High-Tech or High-Touch?

    This brief explores how online education can support the student-focused instruction that has traditionally characterized independent colleges and universities—and perhaps reduce instructional costs in the process.  Read the full article  

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  • Board News

    CIC Welcomes New Board Members

  • Meetings and Events

    Securing America’s Future: The Vitality of Independent Colleges

  • Meetings and Events

    2016 Presidents Governance Academy Works to Strengthen Presidents’ Relations with the Board of Trustees

  • Meetings and Events

    CIC Announces Navigating a New Culture Pilot Workshop

  • Meetings and Events

    Spring Workshops for Department and Division Chairs to Take Place in Four Cities

  • Projects and Services

    Mellon Grant Supports Second CIC Consortium for Online Humanities Instruction

  • Projects and Services

    New Research Brief Explores Online Education: High-Tech or High-Touch?

  • Projects and Services

    CIC to Publish New Research Digest Series

  • Projects and Services

    CIC Announces New Opportunities to Host Woodrow Wilson Visiting Fellows

  • Projects and Services

    NetVUE Awards Program Development Grants, Offers New Grant Opportunities

  • Projects and Services

    Capacity-Building Grants Support CIC State Fund Member Initiatives

  • Projects and Services

    CIC State Fund Members to Benefit from New Endowment Management Service

  • Liberal Arts Campaign

    Power of Liberal Arts Campaign Named Top 50 in the Nation

  • Campus Update

    A Compendium of Recent News from CIC Member Institutions

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