Sessions

Join us for refreshments and networking.

International students bring richness and diversity to our campuses and can be an integral part of campus recruitment strategies. They also often require special consideration or support. Join us to better understand the international student population and how you can help them feel welcome and part of your campus community.

The 2024 elections will have a significant impact on economic and tax policy in the year ahead. Join us to examine how political and economic policy affects the landscape of independent higher education.

(This session is open only to currently serving college and university presidents and spouses/partners.) Unfortunately, presidents and their families can be targets for threats and even violence. Join us as a panel of presidents and their spouses share personal stories of facing either a perceived or actual threat and lessons learned that can help support […]

Independent higher education institutions are implementing rigorous formal processes for reviewing program-specific performance to optimize resources and attract students. Join this panel of CIC member presidents in discussing systems, people, and policies that drive effective program review and strategic academic planning.

According to a 2024 Rize Education study, students want to take an average of 2.5 courses online each semester; this level of online demand from traditional students is up significantly over years past. This session will promote conversation around the academic, cultural, and financial implications of the paradigm shift in student preferences toward hybrid campus […]

Recently, a new report was released showing resiliency as one of the main competencies for today’s college and university presidency. In this session, facilitators introduce the key insights in the recently released Competencies for the College President study and work through the concepts and skills needed to enhance or fortify resilient leadership.

(This session is open only to currently serving college and university presidents.) While many of professional organizations and search firms offer workshops and coaching for aspiring college and university presidents, few provide instruction on an effective exit from the presidency. This session offers strategic advice on making smooth and dignified presidential transitions in which presidents […]

Nine State Council organizations will meet at this time.

One affinity group will meet at this time.