The Spouses and Partners of New Presidents Program (SPoNPP) runs concurrently with CIC’s New Presidents Program prior to the Presidents Institute. The vision of the Spouses and Partners of New Presidents Program is for participants to:
Enhance their understanding of the role of presidential spouse or partner
Engage in fellowship with others serving in the same role
Acquire tools for success in the role
This program provides a supportive, intimate, and confidential environment for participants as they navigate the challenges and opportunities of their new role. A small team of experienced presidential spouses leads the group through a comprehensive exploration of the spouse and partner role and helps each participant understand how he or she can serve in that role most effectively and with personal fulfillment. Participants have the option to connect with experienced mentor/buddy volunteers who can offer ongoing advice, support, and encouragement.
Participants in the Spouses and Partners of New Presidents Program are strongly encouraged to register also for the Spouses and Partners Program offered during the Presidents Institute January 4–7. While the SPoNPP explores the nature of the spouse and partner role and how each individual fills that role, the Spouses and Partners Program offered during the Presidents Institute addresses a wider variety of topics, many more practically oriented.
“CIC’s Program for Spouses and Partners of New Presidents fundamentally changed how I see my role. As a spouse with a demanding career, I believed that my role was very limited, but the program allowed me to identify specific areas where I could bring value and contribute to my partner’s success. I left the program not just with more information, but also a set of specific objectives and a network of resources to help me succeed.”
David Colquhoun, Presidential Spouse, McDaniel College (MD); Biologics/Advanced Workflows Specialist, Mid-Atlantic and Tristate Regions
Spouses and Partners of New Presidents Program Teaching Team
Angela Cant, Senior Advisor, CIC Presidential Spouses and Partners Program; Presidential Spouse, Wilkes University (PA)
Lynne C. Joyce, First Lady Emerita, Brevard College (NC) and Union College (KY); Owner, Leadership First Co., LLC
Randy Richardson, Presidential Spouse and Director of Speech & Debate and Lecturer in the School of Communication, Westminster College (PA)
Myra Williams, Presidential Spouse, Hampton University (VA)
Registration Information
The 2025 Spouses and Partners of New Presidents Program will be held just prior to CIC’s Presidents Institute in San Antonio, TX.
Dates: January 3–4 (just prior to CIC’s Presidents Institute on January 4–7)
To register, and for additional information about the hotel, travel arrangements, and the Presidents Institute program, please visit the 2025 Presidents Institute site.
Please Note: You must first register for the Presidents Institute and sign up for the New Presidents Program as a session. An email will then be sent to the person completing the registration which includes hotel reservation details and a code to make a room reservation at the CIC discounted rate.
Registration opens: August 5 Registration deadline: December 2 Registration fee: $475 for presidents, $360 for spouses and partners (includes all meals and session materials)
For assistance, please contact Alonso De Los Rios, conference coordinator, at adelosrios@cic.edu or (202) 553-8973.
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Location: JW Mariott San Antonio Hill Country, San Antonio, TX
Hotel room rate: $259 single/double per night (includes Wi-Fi and complimentary fitness center use)
