Sessions

CIC greatly values its partnerships with sponsoring companies and organizations that serve independent colleges and universities. As an expression of gratitude for their general support, all sponsors of the Institute are invited to gather for celebration and conversation. Drinks and dessert will be available. Host: CIC Board of Directors

(Sponsored by Academic Search and Johnson, Grossnickle and Associates) Following the keynote address, a combination reception and buffet dinner will provide registered Institute participants with an inviting setting to greet old friends and meet new ones.

(Sponsored by RNL) Welcome and Overview Marjorie Hass, President, CIC RICHARD EKMAN KEYNOTE ADDRESS IN HIGHER EDUCATION The Presidential Challenge: Race, History, and the Urgency of Action Now In this keynote address, Eddie R. Cole will share the remarkable history of how college presidents helped shape the struggle for racial equality. College presidents have had […]

Convener: Carol Bruess, Chair, Presidential Spouses and Partners Task Force; and Presidential Spouse, College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University

Presidents have opportunities to schedule individual appointments with selected experts. Individual consultants’ schedules vary. CIC Key Indicators Tool (KIT) and Financial Indicators Tool (FIT) Benchmarking Reports Michael Williams, Senior Advisor, Data and Benchmarking Services, CIC Financial and Retirement Planning for Presidents, Spouses, and Partners Dierdre McMunn, Financial Consultant, TIAA

A medical provider is available for basic medical needs and can administer COVID-19 rapid tests. Participants may walk in during office hours or contact the nurse practitioner at (707) 770-9812. See Guidebook for information about after-hours medical providers in the local area and other COVID-19 testing resources. Please note: Participants experiencing any signs of illness, […]

8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Network of Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA) Colleges and Universities Convener: Mark N. Wilhelm, Executive Director, Network of ELCA Colleges and Universities Noon–3:00 p.m. Association of Adventist Colleges and Universities Convener: Gordon Bietz, Chief Executive Officer and Retired President, Southern Adventist University 2:00–4:00 p.m. New American Colleges and Universities Convener: Sean […]

8:00–9:30 a.m. Executive Committee Meeting Working Breakfast 8:30–9:30 a.m. Board of Directors Breakfast 9:30–10:30 a.m. Education Session 10:45 a.m.–noon Member Engagement Committee Meeting 10:45 a.m.–noon Programs Committee Meeting 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Lunch Lunch will be available for Board of Directors meeting participants when they are not scheduled for a committee meeting. 12:10–1:15 p.m. Resource Development […]

Generously supported by the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations Please note: Pre-registration is required for these programs. Inquire at the CIC Registration Desk. Facilitators:Thomas L. Hellie, Senior Advisor and Co-Director, Presidents Governance Academy, CIC; and President Emeritus, Linfield UniversityMichele D. Perkins, Senior Advisor and Co-Director, Presidents Governance Academy, CIC; and Chancellor, New England College 7:30–8:15 a.m. […]