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Only one week left to apply for CIC’s Deans Coaching Circles. Don’t miss your chance to participate in this small, supportive group of deans and learn from the expertise of a seasoned executive coach. Learn more: cic.edu/opportunity/de…


Nominations are open for CIC’s Executive Leadership Academy (ELA), a yearlong program to prepare experienced provosts and vice presidents to move to positions of greater responsibility, including presidencies. @AALI_tweets @AASCU Learn more: cic.edu/opportunity/ex…

CICnotes's tweet image. Nominations are open for CIC’s Executive Leadership Academy (ELA), a yearlong program to prepare experienced provosts and vice presidents to move to positions of greater responsibility, including presidencies. @AALI_tweets @AASCU 

Learn more: cic.edu/opportunity/ex…

The Institute’s Closing Plenary was a panel called “The Power of We: Collaboration for Student Success." As the Institute comes to a close, CIC hopes participants return to campus feeling refreshed and ready to apply new ideas and tools. #2025CAOI #highered #studentsuccess

CICnotes's tweet image. The Institute’s Closing Plenary was a panel called “The Power of We: Collaboration for Student Success."

As the Institute comes to a close, CIC hopes participants return to campus feeling refreshed and ready to apply new ideas and tools. #2025CAOI #highered #studentsuccess

Day 3 of the Institute was full of learning opportunities, with Interactive Seminars, Concurrent Sessions, and even a poetry reading. Thanks to all who participated! #2025CAOI #highered #studentsuccess


CIC’s selective programs are designed to support leadership at all levels at CIC member institutions. -The Presidential Vocation and Institutional Mission Program -The Executive Leadership Academy (ELA) -The Senior Leadership Academy (SLA) cic.edu/opportunities/

CICnotes's tweet image. CIC’s selective programs are designed to support leadership at all levels at CIC member institutions.

-The Presidential Vocation and Institutional Mission Program
-The Executive Leadership Academy (ELA) 
-The Senior Leadership Academy (SLA) 
cic.edu/opportunities/

Day 3 of the Institute began with Interactive Seminars. These sessions allowed time for participants to collaborate with peers and teammates and discuss examples of replicable models to use when faced with similar situations. #2025CAOI #highered #studentsuccess

CICnotes's tweet image. Day 3 of the Institute began with Interactive Seminars. These sessions allowed time for participants to collaborate with peers and teammates and discuss examples of replicable models to use when faced with similar situations. #2025CAOI #highered #studentsuccess
CICnotes's tweet image. Day 3 of the Institute began with Interactive Seminars. These sessions allowed time for participants to collaborate with peers and teammates and discuss examples of replicable models to use when faced with similar situations. #2025CAOI #highered #studentsuccess
CICnotes's tweet image. Day 3 of the Institute began with Interactive Seminars. These sessions allowed time for participants to collaborate with peers and teammates and discuss examples of replicable models to use when faced with similar situations. #2025CAOI #highered #studentsuccess
CICnotes's tweet image. Day 3 of the Institute began with Interactive Seminars. These sessions allowed time for participants to collaborate with peers and teammates and discuss examples of replicable models to use when faced with similar situations. #2025CAOI #highered #studentsuccess

CIC’s Campus Free Expression Project supports colleges and universities in fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for robust intellectual exchange. Download the Roadmaps to support academic leaders in promoting open discourse on campuses: cic.edu/insights/campu…

CICnotes's tweet image. CIC’s Campus Free Expression Project supports colleges and universities in fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for robust intellectual exchange. 

Download the Roadmaps to support academic leaders in promoting open discourse on campuses: cic.edu/insights/campu…

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


Day 2 of the 2025 Institute for Chief Academic Officers was a great success! Participants heard from @IrshadManji and joined Concurrent Sessions about a variety of topics to bring solutions back to campus. #2025CAOI #highered #studentsuccess


CIC offers seminars and workshops designed to support faculty at CIC member institutions, including: -Deans Coaching Circles -Faculty Leadership Academy (FLA) -Teaching Interfaith Understanding -Workshops for Department and Division Chairs

CICnotes's tweet image. CIC offers seminars and workshops designed to support faculty at CIC member institutions, including:
-Deans Coaching Circles 
-Faculty Leadership Academy (FLA) 
-Teaching Interfaith Understanding
-Workshops for Department and Division Chairs

Irshad Manji, founder of Moral Courage College, led an engaging, hands-on session focused on the five core skills that empower people to speak up without tearing down. Participants are ready to bring this transformational approach back to their own campuses.

CICnotes's tweet image. Irshad Manji, founder of Moral Courage College, led an engaging, hands-on session focused on the five core skills that empower people to speak up without tearing down. Participants are ready to bring this transformational approach back to their own campuses.
CICnotes's tweet image. Irshad Manji, founder of Moral Courage College, led an engaging, hands-on session focused on the five core skills that empower people to speak up without tearing down. Participants are ready to bring this transformational approach back to their own campuses.

In addition to the learning sessions today, participants could join specialized events such as the Gathering and Discussion Group for Women Administrators, the Reception for Administrators of Color, and the Reception for NetVUE Members. #2025CAOI #highered #studentsuccess

CICnotes's tweet image. In addition to the learning sessions today, participants could join specialized events such as the Gathering and Discussion Group for Women Administrators, the Reception for Administrators of Color, and the Reception for NetVUE Members. #2025CAOI #highered #studentsuccess
CICnotes's tweet image. In addition to the learning sessions today, participants could join specialized events such as the Gathering and Discussion Group for Women Administrators, the Reception for Administrators of Color, and the Reception for NetVUE Members. #2025CAOI #highered #studentsuccess

CIC’s 2024–25 Annual Report is available online, detailing CIC’s efforts and initiatives to support our members' work, and highlighting the impact of our programs on students, faculty, campus leaders, and the broader society: cic.edu/about/annual-r…

CICnotes's tweet image. CIC’s 2024–25 Annual Report is available online, detailing CIC’s efforts and initiatives to support our members' work, and highlighting the impact of our programs on students, faculty, campus leaders, and the broader society: cic.edu/about/annual-r…

Congratulations to Jeffrey Frick, vice president for academic affairs and dean of the college of Washington & Jefferson College (PA)! He is this year’s recipient of the CIC Chief Academic Officer Award. #2025CAOI #highered #studentsuccess

CICnotes's tweet image. Congratulations to Jeffrey Frick, vice president for academic affairs and dean of the college of Washington & Jefferson College (PA)! He is this year’s recipient of the CIC Chief Academic Officer Award. #2025CAOI #highered #studentsuccess

Day 2 of the Institute for Chief Academic Officers is underway. Participants had the opportunity to join Roundtable Discussions and Concurrent Sessions. The morning continued with remarks from @IrshadManji, founder of @MoralCourage. #2025CAOI #highered #studentsuccess

CICnotes's tweet image. Day 2 of the Institute for Chief Academic Officers is underway. Participants had the opportunity to join Roundtable Discussions and Concurrent Sessions. The morning continued with remarks from @IrshadManji, founder of @MoralCourage. 
#2025CAOI #highered #studentsuccess
CICnotes's tweet image. Day 2 of the Institute for Chief Academic Officers is underway. Participants had the opportunity to join Roundtable Discussions and Concurrent Sessions. The morning continued with remarks from @IrshadManji, founder of @MoralCourage. 
#2025CAOI #highered #studentsuccess
CICnotes's tweet image. Day 2 of the Institute for Chief Academic Officers is underway. Participants had the opportunity to join Roundtable Discussions and Concurrent Sessions. The morning continued with remarks from @IrshadManji, founder of @MoralCourage. 
#2025CAOI #highered #studentsuccess
CICnotes's tweet image. Day 2 of the Institute for Chief Academic Officers is underway. Participants had the opportunity to join Roundtable Discussions and Concurrent Sessions. The morning continued with remarks from @IrshadManji, founder of @MoralCourage. 
#2025CAOI #highered #studentsuccess

Coming soon: CIC’s newest network, Graduate Program Network. Learn more: cic.edu/networks/gradu…

CICnotes's tweet image. Coming soon: CIC’s newest network, Graduate Program Network.

Learn more: cic.edu/networks/gradu…

CIC offers multiple networks that help advance an institution’s goals, mission, and priorities: -AI Ready -Belong -Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education (NetVUE) -Online Course Sharing Consortium -Tuition Exchange Program

CICnotes's tweet image. CIC offers multiple networks that help advance an institution’s goals, mission, and priorities:
-AI Ready 
-Belong 
-Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education (NetVUE) 
-Online Course Sharing Consortium 
-Tuition Exchange Program

Day 1 of the 2025 Institute for Chief Academic Officers was a great success! CIC looks forward to collaborating with participants at today’s many discussions and sessions. #2025CAOI #highered #studentsuccess


CIC honored and recognized Tynisha Willingham, provost of Eastern Mennonite University (VA) @EMU_News for her service on the Chief Academic Officers Task Force from 2022–25, and her tenure as chair from 2024–25. #2025CAOI #highered #studentsuccess

CICnotes's tweet image. CIC honored and recognized Tynisha Willingham, provost of Eastern Mennonite University (VA) @EMU_News for her service on the Chief Academic Officers Task Force from 2022–25, and her tenure as chair from 2024–25. #2025CAOI #highered #studentsuccess

The 2025 Institute for Chief Academic Officers is underway, beginning with the Keynote Address by @ameliaparnell, “Four Keys to Delivering a Holistic and Transformational Student Experience.” #2025CAOI #highered #studentsuccess

CICnotes's tweet image. The 2025 Institute for Chief Academic Officers is underway, beginning with the Keynote Address by @ameliaparnell, “Four Keys to Delivering a Holistic and Transformational Student Experience.” #2025CAOI #highered #studentsuccess

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