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. Some are derived from long-standing programs such as the annual New Presidents Program and Presidents Institute. Others are produced ad hoc, responsive to expressions of presidents’ interests and needs. All are engaging topics from the CIC sector perspective and introduce subject matter experts.
For more information about CIC programs and services for presidents, please contact Jeff Woods, Vice President for Member Engagement, at jwoods@cic.edu. For CIC membership information please contact Alicia Jackson, Membership Services and Tuition Exchange Program Manager, at ajackson@cic.edu.
2027 New Presidents Program
The 2027 New Presidents Program will be held January 3–4 just prior to CIC’s Presidents Institute in San Diego, CA.
Featured Video
Top 10 Tips Presidents Need to Know About Advancement
We bring you another valuable resource addressing issues for new presidents: “Top 10 Tips Presidents Need to Know About Advancement.” This video features fundraising experts sharing critical advice for presidents on developing productive donor strategies alongside senior advancement staff.
Top 10 Tips and Readings
CASE Insights on Alumni Engagement
CASE Insights on Philanthropy
Speakers:
- Barbara K. Altmann, President Emerita, Franklin & Marshall College; Director, CIC New Presidents Program
- Sue Cunningham, President & CEO, Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE)
- Matthew Eynon, Vice President for University Advancement, American University
Academic Development
Boards and Governance
Communications
Videos
Commanding the Message and Discovering Your Voice
We are thrilled to introduce a valuable resource addressing issues for new presidents: “Commanding the Message and Discovering Your Voice”—a video featuring experienced college presidents and communications experts sharing critical insights to help you navigate the challenges of presidential communications with confidence.
Speakers:
- Kathryn Morris, President, St. Lawrence University (NY)
- Lori S. White, President, DePauw University (IN)
- Matt Gerien, Senior Advisor for Strategic Communications, CIC
- Marjorie Hass, President, CIC
Resources
Data and Technology
Resources
- AI Applications for Campus Administration
- Data as Fuel for More Confident, Dynamic, and Distributed Leadership – Presentation
- Data as Fuel for More Confident, Dynamic, and Distributed Leadership – Understanding OKRs
- Data as Fuel for More Confident, Dynamic, and Distributed Leadership – Writing OKRs Cheat Sheet
- What Does an AI Ready Campus Look Like – Presentation
- What Does an AI Ready Campus Look Like – A Timeline for Future-Proofing Students
- What Does an AI Ready Campus Look Like – Beyond the “Tool” Mindset
Finances
Videos
Financial Fundamentals for the New President (Part I)
Speakers:
- Ross Allen, President, Bethel University(MN)
- Joel Costa, Chief Financial Officer and VP of Operations, Bethel University (MN)
Financial Fundamentals for the New President (Part II)
Speakers:
- Ross Allen, President, Bethel University(MN)
- Joel Costa, Chief Financial Officer and VP of Operations, Bethel University (MN)
Financial Fundamentals for the New President (Part III)
Speakers:
- Ross Allen, President, Bethel University(MN)
- Joel Costa, Chief Financial Officer and VP of Operations, Bethel University (MN)
Resources
Fundraising
Videos
Top 10 Tips Presidents Need to Know About Advancement
We bring you another valuable resource addressing issues for new presidents: “Top 10 Tips Presidents Need to Know About Advancement.” This video features fundraising experts sharing critical advice for presidents on developing productive donor strategies alongside senior advancement staff.
Top 10 Tips and Readings
CASE Insights on Alumni Engagement
CASE Insights on Philanthropy
Speakers:
- Barbara K. Altmann, President Emerita, Franklin & Marshall College; Director, CIC New Presidents Program
- Sue Cunningham, President & CEO, Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE)
- Matthew Eynon, Vice President for University Advancement, American University
Resources
Legal and Advocacy
Videos
The Role of the President in Federal Advocacy
Download slideshow presentation.
Speakers:
- Barbara Altmann, President Emerita, Franklin & Marshall College (PA); Senior Advisor and Director, CIC’s New Presidents Program
- Barbara Mistick, President, NAICU
- Tim Powers, Vice President for Government Relations and Policy Development, NAICU
- James Troha, President, Juniata College (PA)
Resources
Personal Renewal
Videos
Building Resilience: Advice for New College Presidents
Speakers:
- Gerard (Gerry) Rooney, President, St. John’s Fisher University (NY)
- Jamel Wright, President, Eureka College (IL)