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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. -
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. -
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. -
One Application, Two Networks to Expand Access to Tuition Exchange Scholarships
The Tuition Exchange and CIC announce a new partnership that will simplify the scholarship application process for employees and their families at participating institutions. -
Support for Current and Future College Presidents: CIC Receives $1.76M Leadership Grant
Lilly Endowment Inc. awarded CIC a $1,765,000 grant to continue two highly successful leadership development initiatives for college and university presidents, the Presidential Vocation and Institutional Mission program and the Presidential Renewal program. -
Constructive Dialogue Institute and Council of Independent Colleges Partner to Strengthen Student, Faculty, and Staff Civil Discourse Skills
The Constructive Dialogue Institute and the Council of Independent Colleges have launched a new partnership with a cohort of eight independent liberal arts colleges and universities to advance civil discourse and strengthen student engagement at their campuses during the 2025-26 academic year. -
36 Higher Education Leaders to Convene in the Nation’s Capital for the Executive Leadership Academy
The prestigious Executive Leadership Academy (ELA) kicks off today to prepare seasoned leaders for their next senior administrative role in higher education. The first of two in-person seminars in the yearlong program runs June 16–17 in Washington, DC, and will be led by current and former college presidents along with experts in critical areas pertinent to higher education. -
CIC Board Extends President Marjorie Hass’ Contract Through 2030
The Board of Directors of the Council of Independent Colleges is pleased to announce the extension of Marjorie Hass’ contract as president through June 30, 2030. -
Campus Free Expression Project Receives New Grant Support of $50K
CIC received a grant in the amount of $50,000 from the Robin and Sandy Stuart Foundation. The funds will support the continued work of CIC’s Campus Free Expression Project. -
CIC Issues Report on Public Humanities
CIC is pleased to share a new report on Humanities Research for the Public Good: A CIC Initiative to Connect Colleges and Communities through Student Research and Public Programs (2019–2024).
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