The Crafting Democratic Futures (CDF) project formed a national network of humanities scholars located at nine diverse colleges and universities to develop research-informed, community-based reparations plans for each location. The project teams at each institution work with community fellows and community-based organizations to research local histories, identify issues in need of repair, and produce tangible proposals for community-led racial reparations solutions. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eDs2CuVm Housed within the Center for Social Solutions at the University of Michigan, the initiative includes five CIC member institutions: Concordia College (MN) Connecticut College Spelman College (GA) Wesleyan College (GA) Wofford College (SC)
Council of Independent Colleges
Higher Education
Washington, DC 5,558 followers
Advancing Independent Higher Education and Its Leadership
About us
The Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) is an association of 765 nonprofit independent colleges and universities, state-based councils of independent colleges, and other higher education affiliates, that works to support college and university leadership, advance institutional excellence, and enhance public understanding of independent higher education’s contributions to society. CIC offers conferences, seminars, publications, and other programs and services that help institutions improve educational quality, administrative and financial performance, student outcomes, and institutional visibility. Founded in 1956, CIC conducts the largest annual conferences of college and university presidents and of chief academic officers in the United States.
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http://www.cic.edu
External link for Council of Independent Colleges
- Industry
- Higher Education
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1956
- Specialties
- Higher Education Leadership Development, Faculty Development, Higher Education Governance, Improving Educational Effectiveness, Making the Case for Private Higher Education, Offering Grants and Scholarships, and Connecting Campuses and Collaboration
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One Dupont Circle NW
Suite 320
Washington, DC 20036, US
Employees at Council of Independent Colleges
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Robert Lambeth Jr.
President Emeritus at Council of Independent Colleges in Virginia
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Philip Katz
Senior Director of Projects at Council of Independent Colleges
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David Cunningham
Executive Director of NetVUE (Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education), Council of Independent Colleges
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Matt Trent Trainum
Let's build a system that helps each of us be an adaptive learner, prepared for tomorrow while enjoying today.
Updates
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Last call to join CIC’s AI Ready network! Programming starts in one week and applications are due for Program 1: All Campus Essentials and Program 2: Build Your Own (or both) on August 26. Join now: https://lnkd.in/eM_tUDRi
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Part II of WittKieffer's Impactful Leaders podcast featuring CIC President Marjorie Hass is now available:
Despite myriad challenges and stressors, a college presidency is still a great job. In Part II of a conversation between Council of Independent Colleges’ Marjorie Hass and Melody Rose, NACD.DC, Ph.D., the two former college presidents explore how to find the "highest highs" in the role. A president must say, “I am going to be in love with this institution not in spite of its flaws but because of its flaws,” says Hass. Enjoy! https://lnkd.in/egfYcWX2 Here's Part I of their discussion, on how presidents can tame the "stress monster" of the position: https://lnkd.in/e3-TRNpK #collegepresidents #higheredleadership #impactfulleadership
Impactful Leaders Podcast: Finding the Highest Highs as a College President: Marjorie Hass, Ph.D. (Part II)
wittkieffer.com
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This year's Institute for Chief Academic Officers takes place on November 1–4 in Portland, Oregon. Chief academic officers and their academic affairs teams are invited to participate. Teams can include, but are not limited to, associates, deans, and directors. Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/efni6yB4 We hope our members in or near Portland will join us! #2024CAOI
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CIC is hosting a conference in September to celebrate the culmination of our multiyear initiative on the Legacies of American Slavery: Reckoning with the Past. We will be live streaming three sessions at no cost. Registration is required. “The Unsteady Legacies of American Slavery” (Sept. 19 at 8:00 p.m. ET) “The Work of Reckoning and Repair” (Sept. 21 at 10:00 a.m. ET) “The Distinctive Role of Independent Colleges in Reckoning with Slavery” (Sept. 21 at 11:45 a.m. ET) Visit the website for more details and registration link: https://lnkd.in/eR9JAUtu
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How have you made your campus AI ready? CIC offers two paths to learn more about AI: -All Campus Essentials, an opportunity to engage with the most pressing topics for all areas of campus -Build Your Own, a small, space-limited, pilot program for institutions ready to implement generative AI on campus Institutions can join one or both programs. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eM_tUDRi
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The SXSW EDU Conference brings together over 10,000 attendees each year to advance teaching and learning in K–12 and higher education. Vote for sessions designed by CIC and NetVUE before August 18! “Keeping Higher Education Independent” https://lnkd.in/eUJz7MK4 “Scaling Fast: Using Networks for Rapid Product Growth” https://lnkd.in/eeAah_zW “Teaching Difficult Histories: Private Colleges and Public K-12” https://lnkd.in/e-9sc25T “Helping Undergraduates Find Their Calling(s)” https://lnkd.in/exCfimnM “Teaching Civil Discourse in the Classroom” https://lnkd.in/ekNDv6nH “Faculty Leadership Beyond the Classroom” https://lnkd.in/ekRR3a7j “Innovation and Change in Higher Ed” https://lnkd.in/eNh6B_En “Reimagining the College Experience” https://lnkd.in/euiq548f
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CIC President Marjorie Hass was featured on WittKieffer’s first Impactful Leaders Podcast to share her reflections on the college presidency. Listen below:
We're excited to share our first Impactful Leaders Podcast dedicated to higher education! Melody Rose, NACD.DC, Ph.D. speaks with Council of Independent Colleges President Marjorie Hass about handling the stresses and loneliness of a college presidency. Both former college presidents, Marjorie and Melody reflect upon the hidden pressures of the role and how to confront them in order to lead effectively. In Part II of this conversation (coming soon!) they'll discuss the many joys found in a presidency, despite the challenges. #impactfulleadership #higheredleadership #collegepresidents
Impactful Leaders Podcast: Taming the "Stress Monster" of the College Presidency: Marjorie Hass, Ph.D. (Part I)
wittkieffer.com
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Are you a new provost or know someone who has recently become a chief academic leader? On November 1, CIC offers the Workshop for New Chief Academic Officers prior to the Institute for Chief Academic Officers. This workshop is designed for new CAOs and those in their first and second year. Participants will work in small groups, analyze case studies, and discuss topics such as accreditation; assessment and institutional effectiveness; faculty governance and leadership; appointments, promotions, and tenure and its alternatives; managing time, technology, and paper; and working with peer administrators. #2024CAOI Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/efni6yB4
2024 Institute for Chief Academic Officers
cic.edu
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How is your campus using generative AI? Does your campus have policies for student use? Do you have a campus subject matter expert on generative AI? How is your campus managing AI implementation? Let us know through the survey that was sent to our members or send us a message to request the survey link.