Sessions

This meeting is by invitation only.

Representatives of institutions and organizations that are members of CIC’s Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education (NetVUE) are invited to learn about ongoing network opportunities and to connect with leaders at other NetVUE member campuses. Refreshments will be served.

This session will feature several presidents and an experienced higher education attorney leading tabletop discussions on strategic combinations and partnerships at CIC institutions. They will share the story of their work and provide principles and lessons, stressing the need to focus on culture building. Attendees will reflect on their own situations and brainstorm plans for […]

This session will facilitate discussion on tools and approaches for realistic financial planning in volatile times. Presidents will share various approaches in small group discussions to generate a broad list of tips, tricks and advice.

Presidents and their spouses or partners often navigate overlapping public and private roles, particularly in the age of social media and heightened visibility. This session will explore how presidential couples can define a public presence that supports the institution while protecting personal boundaries and preserving privacy. A panel of presidential couples will share their approaches […]

Colleges and universities face an increasingly urgent challenge: how to honor their missions and commitment to the common good while sustaining the enrollment and revenue needed to thrive. In this highly interactive simulation, working through a case study drawn from real-world data, participants will make decisions across academic, co-curricular, and extracurricular areas, exploring how these […]

Open only to currently serving college and university presidents. This session explores how presidents can intentionally recruit board members to align with institutional mission, strategy, and culture. Drawing on real-life examples, attendees will share stories and engage in table-top discussions on board relationship building.

Join three presidents from CIC institutions accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education to hear how their institutions worked with NECHE to improve financial sustainability, merge institutions, and support the decision to change accrediting agencies. The president of NECHE will serve as a moderator of the panel and share his experience of navigating […]

Join us for refreshments and networking.

The demands of leadership in higher education can be relentless—and often deeply personal for presidential couples. This session offers space to name the challenges and share the quiet, sustaining practices that help us stay grounded, whole, and connected. Together, we’ll explore what renews us—not just for the sake of resilience, but for the joy and […]