In response to CIC member data and requests for more information about ongoing topics in the sector, CIC hosted the following webinars since the previous Winter 2024 Independent newsletter publication:
“CIC’s Virtual Gathering for New Presidents” was held on August 15, 2024. This online gathering served as an opportunity for new presidents of CIC member institutions to start building connections and discuss what is on their mind with peers. Kathy Humphrey, president of Carlow University (PA) and member of CIC’s New Presidents Program faculty, joined CIC President Marjorie Hass in facilitating this discussion.
“No Secret to Being Fair: Academic Leadership for Equity and Inclusive Excellence” was held on June 12, 2024. This webinar was designed to help academic leaders at all levels explore the challenge of supporting equity and inclusive excellence in a time of resource scarcity, demographic change, and a rapidly shifting DEI landscape. The webinar featured Bruce King, vice president for equity and inclusion at Elmhurst University (IL), Lisa Perfetti, provost of the College of Wooster (OH), and Justin Rose, dean of the college of arts and sciences at the University of the Redlands (CA).
“Presidents and the Press: A Strategic Approach” was held on February 29, 2024. This webinar provided an opportunity for discussion about the increasing reluctance of college and university presidents to make public statements or grant interviews to the press, and the times when a statement is truly needed. What should presidents say, when should they say it, and how can presidents develop a strategic relationship with the press? CIC President Marjorie Hass moderated this virtual discussion with Dianne Lynch, president of Stephens College (MO), and Matt Gerien, senior executive vice president of the RW Jones Agency.