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NetVUE staff are also working remotely until further notice. The NetVUE office may still be reached by phone at (616) 395-6750 or by email at lspoelhof@cic.nche.edu. View a list of resources for Thinking about Vocation in a Time of Pandemic.

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Spring 2021

 

 
Special Report: President Richard Ekman’s Two Decades of Service to CIC

Special Report: President Richard Ekman’s Two Decades of Service to CIC

After 21 years of service as president of the Council of Independent Colleges, Richard Ekman will retire July 9, 2021. Under his steady hand, CIC has flourished in many ways: Membership has increased by 50 percent; the two major institutes have grown to be the largest annual gatherings of college and university presidents and CAOs in the country; many new programs, services, and partnerships have been launched and have drawn wide interest; and support from foundations and sponsors has expanded dramatically. Read the full article

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  • Presidents Consider New Issues in Virtual ‘Talking about Private Colleges…Now’ Workshop

    Presidents Consider New Issues in Virtual ‘Talking about Private Colleges…Now’ Workshop

    Presidents of CIC member institutions participated in a brand-new version of a continuing workshop this spring. The workshop focused on how public perceptions about higher education have changed in reaction to the pandemic, economic disruption, and calls for racial and social justice.  Read the full article  
  • NetVUE ‘UnConference’ Explores Vocation, Teaching, and Belonging

    NetVUE ‘UnConference’ Explores Vocation, Teaching, and Belonging

    More than 500 participants engaged in an innovative CIC Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education (NetVUE) “UnConference” this spring. The event allowed participants to gain new understanding, learn about new resources, and make important connections.  Read the full article  
  • CIC Releases Updated Student Debt Data, Research

    CIC Releases Updated Student Debt Data, Research

    CIC provides research data and reports to its members to help them demonstrate the high quality of education provided by independent colleges and universities. Updated versions of the myth-busting fact sheet, “Student Debt: Know the Facts,” and key charts and data are now available.  Read the full article  
  • A Compendium of News from CIC Member Institutions

    A Compendium of News from CIC Member Institutions

    Campus Update highlights recent campus achievements as well as new partnerships, programs, gifts and grants, and facilities. The awards and recognitions reported demonstrate the impressive track record of small and mid-sized independent colleges and universities.  Read the full article  

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 Also in this Issue:

 

 
  • President's Desk

    Taking the Long View

  • Special Report

    Special Report: President Richard Ekman’s Two Decades of Service to CIC

  • Meetings and Events

    Presidents Consider New Issues in Virtual ‘Talking about Private Colleges…Now’ Workshop

  • Meetings and Events

    Presidents Explore Resilient Leadership during CIC’s First Virtual Presidents Institute; Resources Available

  • Meetings and Events

    Experienced CAOs Share Challenges and Explore What It Means to Lead

  • Meetings and Events

    New Executive and Senior Leadership Academy Cohorts Set to Begin

  • Meetings and Events

    NetVUE ‘UnConference’ Explores Vocation, Teaching, and Belonging

  • Meetings and Events

    Online Faculty Seminar to Examine Materiality, Knowledge, and Art in the Early Modern Globe

  • Projects and Services

    CIC, Member Institutions Join Partnership to Address Racial Inequity

  • Projects and Services

    CIC Releases Updated Student Debt Data, Research

  • Projects and Services

    CIC Visiting Fellows Program Introduces New Fellows and Formats

  • Projects and Services

    CIC Launches Study of Open Educational Resources to Reduce Textbook Costs

  • Research + Books

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

  • Campus Update

    A Compendium of News from CIC Member Institutions

  • CIC News

    Marjorie Hass to Assume CIC Presidency in July

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