Sessions

How can new artificial intelligence tools help college presidents be more effective and efficient in their work? Join our panelists to share emerging insights about AI as an executive tool.

Trust has been identified as the most critical competency for college and university presidents in post-pandemic leadership and has been explored extensively as a primary component of organizational alignment. Additionally, the degree of trust within an organizational environment directly informs the degree to which change initiatives are successful. Trust is a complex challenge, though; it’s […]

Four-year independent colleges and universities have a long history of supporting student transfer from two-year private and public colleges. Now there is more efficient, student-friendly technology to provide recent students and returning adults a smooth, online transfer experience, utilizing transfer agreements and course equivalencies. Funded by the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, ECMC Foundation, Gates Foundation, […]

At this time of great uncertainty, the goals that shape your strategy-setting—the unchanging foundation of your work—have become that much more important. That’s especially true when it comes to the building blocks of your institution’s financial health: effective cost control, administrative efficiency, and a diversified revenue mix. This session will share innovative strategies that three […]

The long running “Legal Issues that Keep Presidents Up at Night” session is back! Gain crucial perspectives on the current legal matters facing college and university presidents from experienced higher education attorneys.

According to a 2024 survey, more than three-quarters of CIC member institutions now offer post-baccalaureate courses. This spring, CIC is launching the Graduate Program Network, designed to support the senior administrators who develop and manage graduate programs. This session is an opportunity to discuss the role of graduate education in the sector and at your […]

Marriage is hard work, made harder when you combine the pressures of a presidency during complex times. The good news? The relationship science is clear: attending to micro-moments while making a few daily deposits into your marriage’s emotional bank account can make all the difference and help you better navigate the challenges together. In this […]

Open only to currently serving college and university presidents. Join us as we consider how to assess and strengthen governance relationships between board, faculty, and administration, both as independent bodies and as a unified leadership team. Session leaders will share advice for increasing transparency, communication, and clarity of decision making followed by small group scenario […]

Boxed lunches will be provided for all Institute participants and should be picked up in the main exhibition area before the meeting.

Conveners: Sherita C. Ashmon, Director of State Councils, CIC; Mason Dyer, President, Association of Independent Kentucky Colleges and Universities