In light of ever-increasing global, national, and local religious diversity and conflict, fostering interfaith understanding on campus and beyond is more important than ever. The 2025 CIC and Interfaith America seminar will examine how interfaith understanding can be taught effectively in the classroom so that students are equipped for interfaith engagement and leadership both on campus and beyond. Applications are now open and there is no fee for CIC members to participate. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e3CnmXQr
Council of Independent Colleges
Higher Education
Washington, DC 5,845 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.
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In an era of political polarization, higher education leaders everywhere have fortified civil dialogue initiatives on campus ahead of another hotly debated event: the U.S. presidential election. Three CIC member institutions, Elon University, Baylor University, and Bucknell University, were featured in an article by University Business to speak about their civic education programs and student engagement efforts on campus. Read the article: https://lnkd.in/ewSNyYCq The Campus Free Expression Project supports colleges and universities in fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for robust intellectual exchange. The Roadmap is particularly relevant to CIC’s membership of independent colleges and universities, as most of its authors on the Academic Leaders Task Force on Campus Free Expression have led and serve at CIC member institutions. Learn more about CIC’s Campus Free Expression Project and view/download the Roadmap reports: https://lnkd.in/g_Fj-RnT
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Internships and work-based learning opportunities help students prepare for the workforce, but these experiences can be exclusionary. CIC’s Work-Based Learning Consortium integrates valuable experiences into the curriculum and creates more equitable internship and work-based learning opportunities for students. CIC selected 25 member institutions to participate in the Consortium, in partnership with Riipen, an experiential learning platform and marketplace. Read more: https://lnkd.in/enuDH4ph
From the Campus to the “Real World”: Strengthening the College to Career Pipeline at CIC Member Institutions
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CIC’s annual Workshops for Department and Division Chairs cater to incoming, new, and experienced chairs of departments or divisions. The focus of these workshops is cultivating effective leadership skills and fostering an institution-wide vision within the context of uncertainty and change. The program aims to assist chairs in developing a comprehensive institutional perspective while enhancing crucial skills such as clear and concise communication, strategic thinking, cross-institutional collaboration, and future planning. Applications will open in early 2025. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gfVbzAF6
Updates from the Workshops for Department and Division Chairs
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CIC Director of the Campus Free Expression Project Jacqueline Pfeffer Merrill, Ph.D. will be speaking at the Opening Plenary, “Geopolitics, Free Expression, and Inclusion on Globally Diverse Campuses,” of the Diversity Abroad Global Inclusion Conference. Learn more below:
We are thrilled to announce the opening plenary session for the Global Inclusion Conference: Geopolitics, Free Expression, and Inclusion on Globally Diverse Campuses on Tuesday, October 29th at 5:30 PM. As we navigate an increasingly interconnected world, the challenges surrounding inclusion and free expression on our campuses have never been more critical. This plenary will explore the intricate relationship between geopolitics and the promotion of inclusive environments. #GlobalInclusionConference #Diversity #FreeExpression #HigherEducation #InclusionMatters
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CIC is excited to share the latest edition of the Digest of Recent Research. This issue focuses on skills needed to navigate dialogue and conflict across differences: -Classroom Discussion and Communicating Across Difference -American Council on Education Brief on Preparing for Fall 2024 -Faculty Case Study: Characteristics of Good Dialogue -Braver Angels Dialogue Program -The Constructive Dialogue Institute Guidebook -Campus Conflict and Conversation Helpdesk Read more: https://lnkd.in/dSHCDMBA
Digest No. 13 – Autumn 2024 – CIC Digest of Recent Research
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CIC President Marjorie Hass spoke with Gregor Thuswaldner on the Association of Chief Academic Officers EdUp podcast about the role of provosts at independent colleges. Listen below.
🚨 New EdUp Provost Episode Alert! 🎧 The Provost’s Role in Independent Colleges: A Conversation with Marjorie Hass In this insightful episode of EdUp Provost, host Dr. Gregor Thuswaldner speaks with Dr. Marjorie Hass, President of the Council of Independent Colleges, about the unique role of provosts in independent colleges. 🏫 🎙 What’s Inside: Dr. Hass delves into the complexities of leading smaller institutions, the importance of aligning mission, culture, and business models, and the role of faculty engagement in driving enrollment. The conversation also explores the critical issues of affordability and value in higher education, the importance of innovation and adaptability, and the unique challenges women leaders face in academic leadership. Dr. Hass offers practical advice for aspiring female provosts and emphasizes the power of support systems within academic institutions. ✨ Key Takeaways: 🔹 Relationship-building is essential for provosts in smaller institutions 🔹 Aligning mission, culture, and business models leads to success 🔹 Faculty involvement in admissions can drive enrollment 🔹 A clear value proposition is key to tackling affordability issues 🔹 Women leaders need structural support to thrive 📲 Tune in now for a thought-provoking conversation with valuable insights! Listen here and subscribe to EdUp Provost: https://lnkd.in/e2TxHQdv #EdUpProvost #IndependentColleges #HigherEducation #Leadership #FacultyEngagement #WomenInLeadership #Provosts #collegesanduniversities
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Wondering what CIC does and want to learn more about our mission, programs, and events? Learn more in the CIC Annual Report, “A Bridge to Multiple Networks” https://lnkd.in/e7e_Achj
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CIC President Marjorie Hass spoke at the Third Way Women in Higher Ed Coffee Catch-Up. She was interviewed by Emiteria Navarro about what it means to be a leader in higher education today.
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The latest issue of Marjorie Hass' newsletter was published today: https://lnkd.in/eg6yJ_wj She reflects on how leaders handle defensiveness (from themselves and their colleagues), and shares her recent encounters with “synchronicity,” among other topics. The link to subscribe to future issues can be found on the CIC website: https://lnkd.in/eAECAQ-S
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