CIC's Faculty Leadership Academy (FLA) is designed to equip full-time faculty members at CIC member institutions with the skills, relationships, and clarity they need to lead with purpose and impact.
Nominations are open for the 2027 cohort: cic.edu/opportunity/faculty-…
Exciting news: Monique Taylor (@champlaincollege provost) joins CIC as VP for Programs in January. A longtime CIC community member & leader, she brings vision, collaboration & deep commitment to independent higher ed. Welcome to the CIC team, Monique! 💙cic.edu/news/cic-names-moniq…
CIC’s 2027 Presidents Institute will convene the nation’s largest network of independent higher ed leaders around this year’s theme, Human Horizons.
The Institute is designed to deliver immediate and lasting institutional value.
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1/2 🗳️ How are higher ed leaders preparing for the midterm elections? In the September newsletter, CIC President Marjorie Hass outlines why campuses must run tabletop exercises, review speech policies, and partner with local communities ahead of November.
2/2 Plus: CIC welcomes ACE Fellow Stacey Salazar, and celebrates giving $7.67M in awards to institutions last academic year, detailed in CIC's 2025–26 Annual Report. #HigherEd #Leadership #HigherEdNews
Build stronger partnerships. Develop shared solutions. Help shape what comes next.
Join academic leaders at CIC’s Institute for Chief Academic Officers, November 7–10 in historic Baltimore.
Registration is closing soon:
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CIC member Lafayette College (PA) prepares students to examine complex issues from multiple perspectives.
This thoughtful reporting shows the value of engaged undergraduate learning—and a bright future for journalism.
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CIC President Marjorie Hass has been appointed to the 2026–27 @asugsvsummit Higher Education Insights Board. She will collaborate with fellow institutional innovators to advocate for independent higher ed.
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CIC's Institute for Chief Academic Officers is happening soon in Baltimore! Secure your spot by Oct. 6 and encourage your team to join.
Read the full program, learn about speakers, and register: cic.edu/event/2026-cao-insti…
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CIC is proud to share the most recent Annual Report with you to celebrate how much we have accomplished together during the 2025–26 academic year: cic.edu/about/annual-report/
Thank you to our members for all you do to strengthen our sector.
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Independent colleges and universities are feeling the strain of the polarized political climate. CIC President Marjorie Hass will join a powerful panel for “Leading with Purpose in an Age of Political Warfare,” hosted by The Alliance for Higher Education and @TheEDULedger.
The early rate for CIC's Institute for Chief Academic Officers ends Sept. 5!
The theme of Creating Tomorrow's Institutions, Together will feature sessions designed for teams around today's challenges.
Join us in Baltimore on Nov. 7–10: cic.edu/event/2026-cao-insti…
Don’t miss your chance to join AI Ready!
💡All Campus Essentials provides education for all campus roles.
💡Leading the AI Charge offers guidance and peer support for AI change leaders
💡Any offering: 500 free Google AI Coursera seats
Sign up now at cic.edu/networks/ai-ready/
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Only a few days left to vote for CIC’s session “Making Work-Based Learning Accessible through the Curriculum,” to be at #SXSWEDU 2027!
Vote by August 23: participate.sxsw.com/flow/sx…
In her latest newsletter, Marjorie Hass discusses AI and #highered.
"The campus that can provide interconnected answers to all four of these questions—even if they are provisional and subject to revision and expansion—will be leading in the AI arena.”
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CIC needs your support so we can share what we’ve been doing with #workbasedlearning models at #SXSWEDU 2027!
Vote for our panel “Making Work-Based Learning Accessible through the Curriculum” by August 23: participate.sxsw.com/flow/sx…
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On August 2–4, CIC held a President-Board Convening on Institutional Autonomy, Academic Freedom, and Free Expression in Washington, DC.
Thanks to participants who showed up for #academicfreedom and #freeexpression in #highered!
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The Institute for Chief Academic Officers isn’t just for #highered academic officers. We have sessions and networking for advancement, enrollment, financial and marketing and communication officers too!
See what we’ve got planned: cic.edu/event/2026-cao-insti….
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CIC’s 2027 Presidents Institute registration is live! Join your fellow #highered colleagues, January 4–7, in San Diego, CA for four days of networking, interactive sessions and enlightening workshops. This year's theme? Human Horizons. cic.edu/event/2027-president…
President Marjorie Hass responded to the ED's call to action for #highered with a letter of support to campus leaders.
“I do not know of a single CIC member that is merely treading water. Student-centered innovation abounds in our sector,” said Hass.
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