Sessions

Join a discussion to connect, support, and share ideas with spouses and partners who have a shared experience.

The goal remains the same: for each student to feel like they belong on our campus, but championing belonging and inclusion on campus is more complicated with changes in public sentiment and federal and state regulations. This session will share four communication tactics for presidents to talk about the value of a diverse student body […]

Seven discussion sessions will be held during this time. Click to view details.

Join us for refreshments and networking.

Presidential pets can be a wonderful way to connect with your campus community. From impromptu chats on campus during daily walks, to trained service dogs and social media stars, learn how your family’s best friend can become an asset.

Learn how you can travel more by designing thoughtful and responsible travel programs to build better relationships with alumni, donors, and students.

(Open only to currently serving college and university presidents.) Mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships are becoming increasingly commonplace in higher education. Learn about best practices and avoiding pitfalls in making mergers, acquisitions, and partnership work in this engaging session.

CIC State Councils in Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio are leveraging collaborations between campus career centers, external service providers, and leading businesses to efficiently boost career-readiness and student success. Join us to learn about these collaborations that maximize performance in internships and full-time positions for independent college and university students.

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.

(Open only to currently serving college and university presidents.) Long before the campus protests beginning in October 2023, colleges and universities have supported students as they discern their beliefs about a wide range of topics and as they engage in activism based on those beliefs. While student activism is sometimes focused outwardly on global or […]