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New CIC Members since January 2023
New CIC members and member name changesRead More -
Legacies of American Slavery: Update on the Network
Spring 2023 updates from the Legacies of American Slavery networkRead More -
CIC Welcomes New Members to NetVUE, Awards Over $1.5 Million in Grants
Spring 2023 updates from NetVUE (Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education)Read More -
Belong: An Inclusive Learning Community Celebrates Three Months of Growth
Spring 2023 updates on Belong: An Inclusive Learning CommunityRead More -
Highlights from the First and Second 2023 Workshops for Department and Division Chairs
Highlights from Spring 2023 Workshops for Department and Division ChairsRead More -
Highlights from the Presidential Vocation and Institutional Mission Program
Highlights from the Presidential Vocation and Institutional Mission Program Winter Seminar in February 2023Read More -
CIC Hosts Multiple Webinars in Response to Member Priorities
In response to CIC member data and requests for more information about ongoing topics in the sector, CIC has hosted four webinars since January 2023.Read More -
CIC Elects New Members to Board of Directors
CIC elected five new members to its Board of Directors during the annual board meeting in January 2023.Read More -
CIC Staff Updates
An overview of recent CIC updates to the staffRead More -
Council of Independent Colleges Launches Consortium for Work-Based Learning
The WBL Consortium will integrate real-world, employer-designed projects into existing courses at 25 CIC member institutions to equip students with skills, real-world experiences, and professional connections to support their future careers.Read More -
NSF Supporting Cybersecurity & Privacy Education and Workforce Development
Cybersecurity and privacy research evolves constantly and rapidly to address current and emerging threats, and it is critical that educational and training curriculum evolve in lockstep with these advances. The National Science Foundation (NSF)’s Secure and Trustworthy Cyberspace (SaTC) program invites proposals for the EArly-concept Grants for Exploratory Research (EAGER) program to support research into formal or […]Read More -
NSF Virtual Grants Conference
Join the National Science Foundation (NSF) for the Spring 2023 NSF Virtual Grants Conference, to be held during the week of June 5, 2023. Registration will open on Wednesday, May 10 at 12:00 p.m. EDT. Just like the in-person grants conferences, the NSF Virtual Grants Conference is designed to give key insights into a wide range of […]Read More -
Highlights from CIC Institutes
Highlights and Fast Facts from the 2022 Institute for Chief Academic Officers and 2023 Presidents InstituteRead More -
Forward-Looking Leaders
Plenary sessions at the 2023 Presidents Institute included "The Presidential Challenge: Race, History, and the Urgency of Action Now,” delivered by Eddie R. Cole, and The Design Thinking Workshop, presented by Dawan StanfordRead More -
Workforce Development
The 2023 Presidents Institute plenary session, “Anticipating Workforce Needs,” featured Bay Area and Silicon Valley industry and tech experts to discuss how independent colleges and universities can prepare students with the skills they need to succeed in the workforce of today and throughout long careersRead More -
Financial Sustainability
The 2022 Institute for Chief Academic Officers and 2023 Presidents Institutes featured sessions that emphasized the need for financial transparency, assessment, creativity, and acting quickly to take advantage of opportunities.Read More -
Data-Informed Decision Making
The 2022 Institute for Chief Academic Officers and 2023 Presidents Institute sessions offered multiple perspectives and strategies on how to collect, analyze, use, and share data to support strategic prioritiesRead More -
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity
The 2022 Institute for Chief Academic Officers and 2023 Presidents Institute sessions focused on diversity, equity, and inclusivityRead More -
Council of Independent Colleges Elects New Board Members
CIC announces the election of five new members to its Board of Directors. The election was held during the annual board meeting prior to the start of the 2023 Presidents Institute.Read More -
CIC Member Directory
Explore a map and search a listing of CIC, TEP, and NetVUE members.Read More -
2023 Presidents Institute Resources
Resources from the 2023 Presidents Institute are now available online.Read More -
Ohio Community Colleges and Independent Universities Partner to Approve Transfer Pathways in Biology, English, and Psychology
OFIC and CIC partner to provide transfer pathways to Ohio community colleges and independent universitiesRead More -
Free Expression and the First Year College Orientation
November 16, 2022 By Jillian Lederman The purpose of the university is to foster the next generation of independent thinkers, capable of vibrant intellectual discourse across differences. Thrust into the whirlwind of college life, many matriculating students’ only real guidance comes during first-year orientation. The beginning of college is an important time for staff and […]Read More -
Council of Independent Colleges and Association of College and University Educators Launch “Belong: An Inclusive Learning Community”
CIC and ACUE partner to launch "Belong: An Inclusive Learning Community"Read More -
Council of Independent Colleges Receives $15.2 Million Grant from Lilly Endowment to Enhance Programs Related to Calling and Vocation
Lilly Endowment Inc. has awarded CIC a multi-million dollar grant to fund continued development of its Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education (NetVUE)Read More