Participants of the Council of Independent Colleges’ 2024 State Councils Annual Conference will explore timely trends in fundraising and higher education, ways to effectively support member presidents, and leadership strategies and opportunities. Programming will also offer communication tools and approaches to make the case for state associations. The three-day program will take place April 21–April 23, 2024, at the Le Méridien New Orleans Hotel in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The Annual Conference will provide state executives, fundraising officers, and communication and operations staff with face-to-face networking opportunities as well as time to share best practices with colleagues. Participants will also have the opportunity to think innovatively about State Council work and its impact on independent higher education.
Featured Speakers
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Cara Giacomini
Vice President, Data, Research, and Technology, Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE)
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Shawn M. Hartman
Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Academic Search
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Emma Jones
Executive Vice President and Owner, Credo
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L. Jay Lemons
President and Senior Consultant, Academic Search
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Bethany Miller
Director of Institutional Research and Assessment, Macalester College
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Jeff Musell
Director of Multiple Employer Sales, TIAA
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Amaka Nsonwu-Farmer
Director of Multiple Employer Plans, TIAA
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C. Ellen Peters
Director of Strategic Research and Assessment, Council of Independent Colleges
Hotel and Travel
Le Méridien New Orleans
333 Poydras Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 525-9444
The 2024 CIC State Councils Annual Conference will be held at the Le Méridien New Orleans, conveniently located near many attractions and the vibrant French Quarter. The 4-star business-friendly hotel offers amenities such as a business center, a 24-hour gym, a rooftop terrace, a seasonal outdoor pool, valet parking, and a restaurant.
Hotel Reservations Deadline for CIC Rate:
March 27, 2024
Room Rate:
$179 single per night
Reservations can be made online. Hotel reservation inquiries also may be addressed directly to the hotel at (504) 525-9444. Please reference CIC State Councils Annual Conference 2024 when making reservations by phone. Reservations made after March 27 cannot be guaranteed at the group rate and will be accommodated on a space-available basis.
Check-in time is 4:00 p.m. CT
Check-out time is 11:00 a.m. CT
Airport Transportation
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is approximately 30 minutes from the Le Méridien New Orleans. MSY hosts 16 airlines, serving over 50 nonstop destinations.
Onsite car rental desks are located in the Consolidated Car Rental Center in the South Terminal. You can use the Rental Car Lot Shuttle to connect to the Car Rental Center; exit the terminal on Level 1 Baggage Claim and walk toward the Long-Term Parking Garage for shuttle pickup.
Cab and ride-share fares from the airport may range between $30 and $40. The pickup location for cabs, Uber, and Lyft is located on the middle curb outside of Baggage Claim at Zone 3.
Hotel Parking
The hotel offers daily onsite self-parking and valet options at $55 plus tax per vehicle, per night. Electric charging stations for electric cars are available.
For additional information on parking, please call Le Méridien New Orleans at (504) 525-9444.
Registration Information
To strengthen each team’s professional expertise and encourage broad attendance, CIC will offer a discounted registration fee for state executives, and an additional discounted registration for the second participant from a team. Third registrants are able to attend at no cost. These discounts are made possible thanks to generous support from the current conference sponsors Academic Search and TIAA.
First Registrant: $385
Second Registrant: $270
Third Registrant: $0
Dress Guidelines
Business casual clothing is appropriate throughout the conference.
Cancellation Policy
Refunds will be made in full (less a $50 processing fee) for cancellations received more than 10 business days prior to the conference for which participants have registered. Requests received fewer than five business days prior to the start of the workshop are ineligible for a refund. Please send cancellation requests, in writing, to the attention of Alonso De Los Rios by email to adelosrios@cic.edu. Registrations are transferable within state council organizations.
Health and Safety
CIC is committed to the health and safety of conference participants. Please review the current CIC Health and Safety Guidelines and Requirements before registering for the conference.