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-p... #edusky #academicsky

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. #edusky #academicsky cic.edu/news/respons...

We’re grateful for the partnership with American Academic Leadership Institute and @aascu.org as we provide #highered development programs for professionals. Check out this blog post featuring growth opportunities, including the Executive Leadership Academy. #academicsky aascu.org/news/summer-...

Summer Sessions: Preparing the Next Generation of Higher Education Leaders - AASCU

This summer, five AASCU leadership development programs convened participants for immersive learning experiences focused on developing the next generation of campus leaders: the Emerging Leaders Progr...

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First-time college and university presidents shouldn't navigate unprecedented challenges alone. 🔵 CIC's Presidents Circles returns: A confidential peer community + executive coaching for new leaders in independent #highered. cic.edu/opportunity/... #HigherEdLeadership

We’re grateful for the energy and enthusiasm of our 2026 Faculty Leadership Academy participants! FLA represents CIC’s commitment to supporting inclusive pathways to academic leadership and building the next generation of #higheredleadership. #highered cic.edu/opportunity/...

Don't miss CIC President Marjorie Hass on Bryan Alexander's Future Trends Forum discussing independent higher ed. Takeaway: Independent institutions have "greater leeway around free expression and autonomy"—and a responsibility to use it courageously. Worth the time 👇 youtu.be/XBPXse7EqZQ?...

How are private colleges and universities changing?

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CIC members: Share your institution's impact story! Let's spotlight how colleges make America stronger and more innovative. CIC endorsed #WhyCollegeMatters campaign—help CASE & bvk build a collection of real impact stories Share yours: whycollegematters.org/contact/ #HigherEd #EDUSky #AcademicSky

Join Marjorie Hass, CIC president, tomorrow 2-3 p.m. ET on Future Trends Forum hosted by Bryan Alexander of Georgetown University. How do today’s challenges impact tomorrow’s possibilities for independent #highered? What opportunities arise? Free registration: georgetown.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Future Trends Forum: on private colleges and universities. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

How are private colleges and universities changing? This week the Future Trends Forum is pleased to host Marjorie Hass, President, The Council of Independent Colleges, to discuss the challenges faci...

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For those behind the scenes who keep independent institutions running, CIC sees you. The Presidential Office Network, a new professional community, launches in September. Emails were sent to CIC presidents and their assistants with more details. #highered

CIC’s Jacqueline Pfeffer Merrill outlines three questions boards must ask and four steps to uphold #AcademicFreedom in this issue of Trusteeship from the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges: agb.org/trusteeship-... #highered #academicsky

Academic Freedom: Questions and Action Steps for Boards

Trustees should understand that the principle of academic freedom is the underlying foundation of higher education.

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The Odyssey film is here 🎬 In her newsletter, CIC President Marjorie Hass revisits Homer's epic via Emily Wilson's translation—"the first by a woman, and a revelation." When did you read it? Which translation? Let's discuss 👇 #highered myemail.constantcontact.com/Hass-Newslet...

Thanks to participants of the 2026–27 Presidential Vocation and Institutional Mission program! #higheredleadership engaged in conversations about aligning presidential calling with institutional mission. When both align, transformational leadership follows. #highered #edusky cic.edu/opportunity/...

🚨 Breaking News | The U.S. Department of Homeland Security scrapped a long-standing policy Thursday that allowed international students to stay in the U.S. until they finish their program of study. (1/2) Read the full story ➡️ bit.ly/4pmMoiC #EDUSky #AcademicSky #HigherEd

CIC’s AI Ready has partnered with Google for Education! Network members can now access #AICertification courses. Each campus gets 500 Coursera licenses for staff, faculty or students. Sign up for AI Ready to benefit your campus today. #highered #edusky #higheredtech cic.edu/networks/ai-...

“Advanced studies in logic begin when we give ourselves the freedom to adjust our initial assumptions.” In this issue, Marjorie Hass discusses the importance of challenging assumptions as a key factor of growth in #highered. #higheredleadership myemail.constantcontact.com/Hass-Newslet...

Faculty from CIC institutions are concluding a seminar on teaching interfaith understanding—developing courses and resources to help students navigate religious diversity with wisdom and empathy. Proud to partner with Interfaith America, Eboo Patel, & Laurie Patton #HigherEd cic.edu/opportunity/...

As part of a recent Legacies of American Slavery workshop, Prof. Woody Register of Sewanee University of the South lead a tour of Sewanee's historic Black cemetery. Over twelve member institutions and community partners participated. Thanks to @mellon.org for their grant support! #academicsky

Registration is open for CIC’s Institute for Chief Academic Officers! We have a schedule filled with leading voices in #highered with a theme that asks: “What are we doing to make sure our institutions thrive today and 100 years from now?” cic.edu/event/2026-c...

CIC, @aascu.org, and the American Academic Leadership Institute, are happy to announce the 2026 Cohort for the Executive Leadership Academy (ELA). These 36 future #highered leaders convene in DC for an experience that turns professionals into institutional leaders. cic.edu/news/2026-27...

We’re starting off the Nashville edition of the Workshop for Department and Division Chairs right! Our focus for this workshop is on strategies for academic leadership growth and crafting institution-wide visions during the chaos of uncertainty and change. #highered #academicsky #higheredleadership

The CIC Board of Directors gathered in Washington, DC, this week for its summer meeting. We are grateful to these volunteers (some pictured below) for their vision and leadership. #HigherEd #HigherEdLeadership

The premier conversation for independent institutions on #AI in #highered returns! AI Ready 2026–27 has new topics for all campus roles, a new community for AI innovators, and a new Bot Sprint program for super users. #academicsky Register today: cic.edu/networks/ai-...

CIC’s Workshop for Department and Division Chairs in Columbus, OH is a wrap! Our passionate presenters shared insights to help chairs of every level thrive in their #highered roles. Thanks to all our participants. #academicsky #edusky The next workshop is June 8–10 in Nashville, TN!

CIC’s Matt Trainum recently joined the Association of American International Colleges & Universities’ annual meeting in Switzerland. “The friendship between CIC and AAICU continues as we join their annual meeting to reflect on success and plan for the year ahead,” said Trainum. #academicsky

“College should be a place for dreams and exploration, but it should also provide a meaningful guarantee of professional level work and a stable lifestyle.” In this issue, Marjorie Hass explores the value of #highered for students and their families. myemail.constantcontact.com/Hass-Newslet...

Save the date for the 2027 Presidents Institute, January 4–7 in San Diego, CA. Join hundreds of independent college and university presidents exploring the theme Human Horizons. In an inhumane world, can #highered champion what makes us human? #CICpresidents2027 #academicsky cic.edu/event/2027-p...

"Students are the most credible ambassadors and models for their peers," says Jacqueline Pfeffer Merrill, Ph.D. in this latest @chronicle.com article about how @davidson_dci is promoting civil discourse and opposing polarization. #highered sponsored.chronicle.com/teaching-civ...

Teaching Civil Discourse:

Learning to Look for “Shared Humanity”

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CIC President @marjoriehass.bsky.social speaks about contingency plans for international students @theworld.org theworld.org/segments/202...

US schools creating contingency plans for international students - The World from PRX

Over the last several months, international students at US campuses have found themselves caught up in political havoc. The Trump administration has announced enhanced scrutiny of student visa applica...

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“The smaller colleges—the Catholic colleges, the Christian colleges, the women’s colleges, the HBCUs—that educate the vast, vast majority of students, all of them are feeling the effects of the disruption to the economy,” says CIC President Marjorie Hass. @forbes.com www.forbes.com/sites/emmawh...

Trump’s Assault On Higher Ed Will Likely Mean Budget Cuts And Tuition Increases

Trump’s new policies will hit college budgets hard. Top schools could get away with increasing their prices, but everyone else will have to cut their way to solvency.

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CIC’s new resource, “Hiring and Supporting a Pioneering President,” includes advice about defining the role of a new leader. There is practical advice for how to support them at every step, from the search process through their inaugural year as president and beyond. #HigherEd

Hiring and Supporting a Pioneering President

On August 1–3, 2024, 20 presidents of CIC member institutions and their board chairs gathered in Washington, DC, for CIC’s first Convening of Pioneering Presidents and Board Chairs. This meeting broug...

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