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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.
- Portal website
- https://learn.riipen.com/cic-wbl
Subportals experiences
Arts Program Management Facilitator
DA 499
This experience is designed for senior students who are honing their skills in program management, specifically within the arts sector. Learners will apply their knowledge of program building, resource proposal development, and marketing strategy creation to real-world projects. By collaborating with industry professionals, students will gain practical insights and contribute to the growth and visibility of arts organizations or businesses. This hands-on approach ensures that learners can effectively translate classroom concepts into actionable project outcomes.
Data Analytics Collaboration - Spring 2025
BUSN 270
Welcome to Centenary College's Introduction to Data Analytics Collaboration! We invite esteemed business owners to join hands with our forward-thinking students in the realm of data analytics. At Centenary, we believe in the power of practical learning. Our Introduction to Data Analytics course equips students with the skills needed to navigate the dynamic world of data. Process for Matching: Project Submission: Interested businesses are invited to submit a match request outlining their project needs. Personalized Consultation: The professor will engage in a detailed discussion with the business owner (preferably over a video call) to ensure project alignment. Mutual Confirmation: Once both parties agree, confirmation is made on the Riipen platform, making the project available for student selection. Student Collaboration: Students, working in groups, will be assigned to projects initiating a collaborative journey. Ideal Partner: We seek passionate business owners eager to engage with students. The ideal partner possesses a clear project with a well-defined business problem statement. Projects can vary from research-focused to task-focused, offering a diverse range of learning opportunities. Openness to negotiate project scope ensures a mutually beneficial collaboration.
Strategic Analysis and Planning
Project Summary: Looking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on learners from Point University to be your learner-consultants, in a project-based experience. Learners will work on one main project over the experience of the semester, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools. Learners in this program/experience will assess your business using a variety of evaluation tools and analyses, looking at how your business is currently poised in the market, and make targeted recommendations as to how you could grow and gain an advantage in the market. We will analyze internal strengths and weaknesses, as well as external opportunities and threats, given your business industry. What can our learners do for your company? The skills that students will build center around evaluating the present market, identifying strategic opportunities, evaluating opportunities for execution, evaluating business costs Learners in groups of 3-4 will work with your company to identify your needs and provide actionable recommendations and reports based on their in-depth research and analysis.
The Art of the Interview: Engaging in Real-World Conversations
INQ 260-CO
Roanoke College invites employers to collaborate with students enrolled in "The Art of the Interview," a course designed to develop essential interviewing skills and qualitative research techniques. Students will gain hands-on experience in crafting questions, conducting interviews, analyzing qualitative data, summarizing findings, and providing professional reports—all while applying ethical practices. By partnering with learners, employers can leverage fresh perspectives and creative insights that will benefit their projects. Employers are expected to maintain regular communication with students, provide guidance, and ensure that all relevant information is shared throughout the project. Additionally, employers should be virtually present during the final presentation to provide constructive feedback on the learners' work.