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CIC strengthens independent colleges and universities and supports campus leaders on current and pressing priorities in higher education.
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2026 Workshops for Department and Division Chairs
The 2026 Workshops for Department and Division Chairs will focus on effective strategies to develop leadership skills and an institution-wide vision in the context of uncertainty and change.Read More -
2026 Presidents Institute Resources
Resources from the 2026 Presidents Institute are now available online.Read More -
New Presidents Resources
Campus leadership support and development is a key CIC priority. This page accumulates a growing list of resources primarily intended for first-time presidents of a CIC type college and university.Read More -
CIC Solution Center
An online platform connecting you to companies and consultants dedicated to the independent higher education sector, free of charge.Read More -
Tuition Exchange Program (CIC-TEP)
CIC–TEP is a network of CIC member colleges and universities that are willing to accept as students, tuition-free, full-time employees and their family members. Nearly 440 colleges and universities from 47 states and seven countries are participating.Read More -
CIC Member Directory
Explore a map and search a listing of CIC, TEP, and NetVUE members.Read More
ABOUT CIC
What is an Independent College?
Simply defined, “independent” institutions are governed by boards of private citizens and operate independent of government control. They are nonprofit organizations supported primarily by tuition revenue, philanthropic gifts, and grants from foundations.
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Belong: An Inclusive Learning Community
Belong is a network of CIC member colleges and universities dedicated to making their campuses more welcoming and inclusive. Designed in partnership with the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE), Belong offers a suite of professional development resources for faculty and staff to support student belonging in class and campus-wide.
Belong works in concert with your campus’s distinctive mission and values, equipping faculty and staff with evidence-based skills and knowledge that increase student belonging and advance campus retention efforts.
FAST FACTS
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Insights, News, & Research
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2026 Workshops for Department and Division Chairs
The 2026 Workshops for Department and Division Chairs will focus on effective strategies to develop leadership skills and an institution-wide vision in the context of uncertainty and change.Read More -
CIC Establishes Sixth Membership Category for Graduate Members
The CIC members in attendance at the Annual Business Meeting on January 7, 2026, voted to add a sixth CIC membership category for Graduate Members.Read More -
Council of Independent Colleges Elects 7 New Board Members, Names 4 New Officers
CIC is pleased to announce the election of seven members to the Board of Directors, and four existing directors named to new roles on the Executive Committee of the Board.Read More -
CIC Launches Texas Work-Based Learning Consortium with Support from Trellis and Greater Texas Foundations
The Tuition Exchange and CIC announce a new partnership that will simplify the scholarship application process for employees and their families at participating institutions.Read More
Upcoming Events
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NetVUE Webinar: (Re)Experiencing the NetVUE 2026 National Conference
Back to NetVUE Events Please join us for a 90-minute online wrap-up of the 2026 NetVUE Conference. If you are on your institution’s team for the event, this webinar will give you a chance to relive some of the highlights and to offer your own thoughts on what worked well and what could be improved. If you […] -
2026 State Councils Annual Conference
The State Councils Annual Conference provides state executives and fundraising staff with a forum for face-to-face networking and an opportunity to share best practices with colleagues. -
NetVUE Scriptural Reasoning Hub – Campbell University
Back to NetVUE Events Evidence suggests that the practice of Scriptural Reasoning (SR) can be particularly useful in undergraduate settings as a tool for exploring questions of vocation; this complements its established use as a form of inter-religious engagement and cross-disciplinary study. NetVUE is developing a new nationwide program of Scriptural Reasoning for Vocation Reflection. […]
