The Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
The Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Description

Founded in 1956, the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) is an association of nonprofit independent colleges and universities, state-based councils, and higher education affiliates that works to support college and university leadership, advance institutional excellence, and enhance public understanding of independent higher education’s contributions to society.

CIC is the major national organization that focuses on providing services to leaders of independent colleges and universities and state-based councils. CIC offers conferences, seminars, publications, and other programs and services that help institutions improve educational quality, administrative and financial performance, student outcomes, and institutional visibility.

CIC and Riipen have joined forces in a multi-year work-based learning initiative to benefit 25 member institutions. This collaboration will integrate work-based learning opportunities into up to 375 courses led by 125 faculty members and impacting up to 11,250 students.

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College of Wooster
College of Wooster
Wooster, Ohio, United States

Using Animal Behavior Skills to Address Practical Problems

Biol352

Mar 3, 2025 - May 20, 2025

Learners in this course have developed skills in the scientific study of animal behavior by analyzing and synthesizing well-studied investigations of specific behaviors. They can: Critically evaluate primary scientific literature and historical studies in animal behavior. Apply theoretical frameworks to explain behaviors through development, mechanisms, evolutionary history, and adaptive function. Conduct detailed case-study investigations into specific animal behaviors. Communicate findings effectively to both specialized and general audiences. Create educational materials Examine ethical and societal dimensions of research on animal behavior.

Admin Laura Sirot
Matches 2
Category Communications + 4
Closed
Keuka College
Keuka College
Keuka Park, New York, United States

Compelling Proposal and Grant Writing

COM 320

Feb 26, 2025 - May 15, 2025

This experience is designed for learners in their third year of a technical and professional writing course, focusing on the creation of compelling grants requests and proposals. Learners have developed skills in crafting clear, persuasive, and structured documents that meet specific objectives and audience needs. They are equipped to apply these skills to real-world projects by producing professional-grade written materials that can support organizational goals, such as securing funding or outlining project plans.

Admin Stephanie Specchio
Matches 1
Category Fundraising + 1
Closed
Elms College
Elms College
Chicopee, Massachusetts, United States

Professional Programming Project - 2025

CIT 4203

Feb 3, 2025 - May 6, 2025

Bring on learners from Elms College to be your learner-consultants, in a project-based experience. This senior capstone project course allows students to create a large professional programming project. During this course, learners develop strong programming, project planning, and coding skills. Through this experience, learners will also design and execute large-scale programming projects while engaging in professional collaboration. Students are experienced in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, Java, C#, ASP.NET, SQL, ReactJS.

Admin Beryl Hoffman
Matches 9
Category Information technology + 4
Closed
Ohio Northern University
Ohio Northern University
Ada, Ohio, United States

TESOL Methodology and Assessment

ENGL 3241

Jan 28, 2025 - May 2, 2025

This experience invites industry professionals to collaborate with learners who are exploring the methodologies and assessments used in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). Learners are equipped with the skills to design effective language curricula and evaluate diverse assessment tools. By engaging in this experience, learners can apply their classroom knowledge to real-world projects, focusing on enhancing language instruction in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. This collaboration aims to bridge academic learning with practical application, offering innovative solutions to language instruction challenges.

Admin Darlene Johnston
Matches 1
Category Education + 1
Closed

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