Sessions

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 […]

In these trying times for higher education, it is important for every member of leadership—from board members to mid-level managers—to be directly responsible for creating and fulfilling an institution’s strategic vision. During this session, participants will learn how embracing a data-first culture can lead to more refined key performance indicators and empower leaders to generate […]

In an age of negative narratives about the value and state of higher education, rural colleges and universities have a unique set of opportunities for trust-building with local businesses, healthcare networks, local government, K-12 systems, as well as other institutions to strengthen campuses and communities. Join our panel of experienced leaders working on behalf of […]