CIC’s "Hiring and Supporting a Pioneering President" is a resource for boards, presidents, and candidates at independent colleges and universities. It’s a must-read for anyone involved in presidential searches and leadership support: cic.edu/newsletter/hir…

Attention New Chief Academic Officers: CIC offers a workshop specifically for you before our upcoming Institute for Chief Academic Officers! Registration closes October 1: cic.edu/event/2025-cao… #2025CAOI #highered #studentsuccess

CIC’s report, "Humanities Research for the Public Good," showcases how colleges are partnering with community organizations to expand student research and highlight the real-world impact of the humanities. Read more: cic.edu/newsletter/hum…

CIC’s Legacies of American Slavery: Reckoning with the Past was a multi-year initiative empowering colleges, faculty, students, and community partners to engage deeply with the enduring impacts of American slavery. cic.edu/newsletter/leg…

CIC is excited to offer a new program for deans at CIC member institutions offered in partnership with Academic Search: Deans Coaching Circles. Learn more and apply today: cic.edu/opportunity/de…

Sign up today for Programming for Student Success, CIC’s pre-Institute workshop about effective practices in supporting students to achieve their academic and professional goals. Reserve your spot today! cic.edu/event/2025-cao… #2025CAOI #highered #studentsuccess

Attention first-time member presidents: We hope you will consider applying to CIC’s Presidents Circles, a new program offered by CIC in partnership with Academic Search. Applications are due on Friday, October 10. Learn more and apply: cic.edu/opportunity/pr…

CIC’s Solution Center marketplace is your go-to resource for finding the best vendors and tailored solutions for independent colleges and universities. Search, sort, and connect with over 500 suppliers across 80+ categories. Read more: cic.edu/newsletter/upd…

Attention Experienced Chief Academic Officers: Don’t miss CIC’s workshop specifically for you before our upcoming Institute for Chief Academic Officers! REGISTRATION CLOSES SOON! cic.edu/event/2025-cao… #2025CAOI #highered #studentsuccess

The theme for CIC’s Institute for Chief Academic Officers is Building Places of Promise: Unlocking Student Success. Hear from a grad student at Eastern Mennonite University as they share how their institution contributed to their success. cic.edu/event/2025-cao… #2025CAOI #highered #studentsuccess

How will you strengthen your institution in 2026? Join fellow higher education leaders at CIC’s 2026 Presidents Institute in Orlando. Secure your spot by December 1: cic.edu/event/2026-pre… #CICpresidents2026

CIC’s leadership programs were featured in a recent article in The Chronicle of Higher Education, with multiple former participants at our member institutions sharing how their personal and/or career goals were impacted by our professional development offerings. Read more: chronicle.com/article/colleg…

Exciting updates from CIC member colleges and universities that launched innovative programs, majors, and scholarships this fall to meet student needs and workforce demands! cic.edu/newsletter/cic…

Don't miss the opportunity for chief academic officers to collaborate on student success at CIC’s Institute for Chief Academic Officers, in Indianapolis, IN, on Nov. 1-4. We hope to see you there! Register today: cic.edu/event/2025-cao… #2025CAOI #highered #studentsuccess

We’re celebrating some incredible anniversaries across our CIC member institutions—each with a unique legacy of excellence, service, and innovation. Join us in congratulating these colleges as they mark historic moments. cic.edu/newsletter/cic…

Attention CIC Deans: Are you ready to take your leadership journey to the next level? Don’t miss your chance to join Deans Coaching Circles, supportive group of fellow deans and a seasoned executive coach. Learn more and apply today: cic.edu/opportunity/de…

Applications for the 2026–27 Presidential Vocation and Institutional Mission (V&M) program are now open. This program is tailored to administrators with presidential aspirations and demonstrated leadership potential. Learn more and apply today: cic.edu/opportunity/vo…

Nominations are now open for CIC’s newest leadership development program: the Faculty Leadership Academy (FLA), designed to support faculty members at CIC member colleges and universities who aspire to assume leadership roles in higher education. cic.edu/opportunity/fa…

Although the fall semester is underway, many CIC members were breaking records in the spring setting them up for a successful new academic year. CIC would like to highlight institutions with record numbers in their graduating classes or program outcomes: cic.edu/newsletter/cic…

In the latest issue of her newsletter, Marjorie Hass offers advice about using time wisely, even with unexpected pivots, shares updates from CIC, and reflects on the admiration she feels from examples of human expertise and excellence: myemail.constantcontact.com/Hass-Newslette…