Council of Independent Colleges

CIC’s Annual Report, “A Bridge to Multiple Networks,” is available online and newly updated with financial information for 2023–24. Learn more about our members, mission, programs, and events: https://lnkd.in/e7e_Achj 

Nearly 80 percent of CIC institutions report some kind of graduate-level offerings. An executive summary of CIC's study about the changing landscape and needs related to graduate education, Understanding the Landscape of Graduate Programs: A Study of Independent Colleges and Universities, is available for download on the CIC website:  https://lnkd.in/euPY8g7q Support for making this study available for free was provided by EducationDynamics.    

There is so much innovation at independent institutions. CIC member institutions launch exciting new programs or majors every semester! Read more about programs like Mount Mary University’s Master of Social Work and new majors, Millsaps College's new majors (user experience design, health and exercise science, public health, computer science), Alvernia University’s Apprenticeship to Degree Program, and Centre College's new engineering majors. https://lnkd.in/eY3UtU2m 

CIC’s Workshops for Department and Division Chairs will focus on effective strategies to develop leadership skills and an institution-wide vision in the context of uncertainty and change. It will also support chairs to develop skills that build strong and inclusive departments.  Registration will open in January. Look for a location and date that works for you and save the date:  -April 8–10: Atlanta, Georgia  -April 28–30: Santa Fe, New Mexico  -May 12–13: Virtual Workshop for International Members  -June 9–11: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania https://lnkd.in/eXGXWTHy  

The latest issue of CIC’s Digest of Recent Research focuses on skills needed to navigate dialogue and conflict across differences:   -Classroom Discussion and Communicating Across Difference  -American Council on Education Brief on Preparing for Fall 2024  -Faculty Case Study: Characteristics of Good Dialogue  -Braver Angels Dialogue Program  -The Constructive Dialogue Institute Guidebook  -Campus Conflict and Conversation Helpdesk Under its new editorial team, drawn from CIC member institutions, Digest issues will have a clear theme designed to support members in addressing contemporary challenges in independent higher education.  Read more: https://lnkd.in/dSHCDMBA 

CIC is pleased to share that our programs and academic leaders will be featured in five sessions at SXSW EDU 2025. SXSW EDU brings together over 10,000 attendees each year to advance teaching and learning and showcase great work in K–12 and higher education.    Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e8QQm-bJ  

The latest issue of Marjorie Hass’ newsletter was published today: https://lnkd.in/eQjNC7HQ     She recommends the perfect gift for the leader in your life and outlines some of the ways that she is collaborating with leaders from other organizations representing higher education to prepare for a season of change in the coming year.     The link to subscribe to future issues can be found on the CIC website: https://lnkd.in/eAECAQ-S   

CIC is counting down to our 2025 Presidents Institute, which will take place in San Antonio, Texas. Hear from Ron Nirenberg, mayor of San Antonio, and his special welcome message to participants. #CICpresidents2025    Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eNK73F-P   

CIC will be revising the Key Indicators Tool (KIT) and Financial Indicators Tool (FIT) benchmarking tools. A new design will provide more interactive and user-friendly engagement with this valuable member resource, which CIC started offering as standard in CIC membership in 2004. These annual reports provide customized benchmarking of an institution’s performance based on various metrics, such as student enrollment and financial performance.   The new interactive versions of KIT and FIT will be available in Spring 2025. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eQFHrj4t For those attending the 2025 Presidents Institute in January, UQ Solutions will have a sponsor table where they will preview the new interactive dashboard. 

CIC is excited to announce the second multimillion-dollar grant in two years from Lilly Endowment Inc. to increase grants awarded to colleges and universities offering programs related to calling and vocation. The grant builds upon the success of CIC’s development of NetVUE (Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education), our nationwide network of over 300 colleges and universities formed to enrich the theological and intellectual exploration of vocation among undergraduate students. The $19,980,000 grant is the largest single gift in CIC’s history. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ejCYVG-S