Sessions

Do you have the optimal organizational structure in your academic affairs unit? Do you wonder if a different structure might produce different outcomes? Are you curious about other structures? In this session, we will share several case studies from start to finish reorganizing departments and programs within academic affairs. We will examine best practice in […]

This is a collaborative session in which participants crowd source solutions to common problems and issues that arise on campuses. It is set up as an “ask an expert” forum where participants pose questions for which they seek solutions prior to the session, using the conference app. Please join as a questioner or an expert, or both.

In this inclusive event, women and those interested in issues related to women in higher education are invited to join discussion groups on current issues.

Boxed lunches will be provided for all Institute participants.

AI is not just transforming industries—it's reshaping education. This presentation offers a panoramic view of AI's potential, its growing role in higher education, and how it will likely affect our students' career prospects. Cynthia Alby will examine the higher ed community's varying responses to AI innovations, the latest in detection technology, and models for AI-enhanced learning experiences. Discover why the time is now for leaders to embrace this revolution, ensuring our institutions remain at the forefront of change.

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Many CIC institutions recognize a deep need to renew and refine shared governance philosophies, processes, and structures. What are best practices for initiating a review process and keeping it on track? What are examples of successful outcomes? How can CAOs ensure that revamped models of shared governance function effectively? Answering these and other questions with […]

Steven Sample’s piece on “The Contrarian’s Guide to University Leadership” is particularly thought-provoking. Given the headwinds we are faced with in higher education in general and at CIC institutions in particular, the “contrarian’s guide to innovation,” as one section of his article is titled, is especially important. In it Sample writes, “At the heart of […]

As the pace of presidential and cabinet-level turnover continues to accelerate across higher education, academic administrators are more frequently being called upon to navigate leadership transitions with foresight and dexterity. In these liminal times, they must nurture a culture of compassion, sustain academic rigor, and keep the campus’ focus on student success and wellbeing. This […]