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CIC Mission Statement Founded in 1956, the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) is an association of nonprofit independent colleges and universities, state-based councils, and higher education affiliates that works to support…
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Belong Community Credentialing

A Credential with Impact CIC and ACUE are proud to offer credentialing for CIC Belong community members. Up to six faculty or staff per institution can be certified per membership year…
2023 NPP

NPP23 They Said What

Randy Richardson …
Newsletter, Winter 2022

Collaboration Is Essential for Future Success

The COVID-19 pandemic, economic downturn, and many other recent developments have underscored the importance of campus collaborations—from working with boards of trustees, to cooperation across departments and roles, to external…
Newsletter, Summer 2023

Belong Microcredentials Are Changing Campuses

CIC’s Belong: An Inclusive Learning Community is well into its first year, and members of the Belong network are confirming that the programming is making a difference on campuses across…
Belong: An Inclusive Learning Community

About Belong The Belong Community is a national network of CIC member colleges and universities dedicated to making their campuses more welcoming and inclusive. Designed in partnership with the Association of…
HRPG_June2019_Valk_WhoIsPublic.pdf

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0105-What Keeps Them Awake at Night

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2023 CAOI

One Year Strong: Belong Informational Session

65+ institutions and growing 3,300 faculty and staff registered for the first three webinars 366 credentials in inclusive pedagogy earned 60% increase in managing the impact of bias and addressing stereotype threat on…
1106-BELONG Presentation – CAOI Breakfast Sunday

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2024 NPP

I Wish I Had Known What I Know Now

Marco Clark,President,Holy Cross CollegeKathy Wilson Humphrey, President, Carlow University …
Opinion _ How Racist Is America_ – The New York Times

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2023 CAOI

Artificial Intelligence: What We Know and Planning for the Future

Join a panel of five chief academic officers who attended the ASU/GSV Summit (a collaboration between Arizona State University and Global Silicon Valley) to hear reports about what was shared…
Opinion _ Your Brain Is Not for Thinking – The New York Times

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Newsletter, Spring 2023

Belong: An Inclusive Learning Community Celebrates Three Months of Growth

In an effort to meet our members’ expressed need for support in reaching their diversity, equity, and inclusion goals, the Council of Independent Colleges launched a new network, Belong: An…
2023 NPP

NPP23 I Wish I Had Known What I Know Now

Tracy Y. Espy, President, Mitchell CollegeKathy Wilson Humphrey, President, Carlow University …
2022 CAOI

CAO22 Breakfast and Information Session on BELONG: A Community with Exponential Impact

Increasing retention, creating a sense of belonging for all students, and finding ways to demonstrate a commitment to diversity are top priorities for CIC members. With the launch of “BELONG:…
2023 CAOI

The Universe Is Made of Stories, Not of Atoms: How Good Stories Are Essential for Philanthropy

In this session, presenters draw upon the quote from the late poet Muriel Rukeyser to amplify the importance of stories for philanthropic success, whether conveyed through in-person opportunities, photography, video,…
2023 CAOI

When to Speak and What to Say: Effective Crisis Communications and Issues Management for Campus Leaders

Communication and crisis management have become essential skills for higher education leaders. ACE’s 2023 American College President Study revealed one in five presidents say they want additional training in external…
Press Release

Council of Independent Colleges and Association of College and University Educators Launch “Belong: An Inclusive Learning Community”

November 1, 2022 — Washington, DC New four-year initiative to equip faculty and staff at small independent colleges and universities with proven practices to deepen student belonging The Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)…
0106-A Deeper Dive Into The Enneagram – CIC Participant Guidebook

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Scenarios Survey

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The iGen Shift_ Colleges Are Changing to Reach the Next Generation – The New York Times

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CIC-Research-Digest-March-2022.pdf

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