2026 Institute for Chief Academic Officers
Organized by The Council of Independent Colleges
The Institute for Chief Academic Officers is one of CIC's signature programs. Each year, Chief Academic Officers from independent colleges and universities gather to lear...
- Dates
- Nov 7-10, 2026
- Location
- Baltimore, MD
- Deadline
- -
- Attendees
- 532
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About this conference
The Institute for Chief Academic Officers is one of CIC's signature programs. Each year, Chief Academic Officers from independent colleges and universities gather to learn with and from each other about the most important issues facing their institutions. To strengthen leadership teams, other campus leaders, such as chief enrollment, advancement, public relations, finance, and diversity officers, are invited in regular rotation to participate in the Institute. Special workshops for chief academic officers new to their roles are offered annually. The Institute for Chief Academic Officers is one of the nation's largest annual convenings of CAOs and a remarkable opportunity to network with academic leaders from independent colleges and universities.
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CIC greatly values our partnerships with sponsor organizations and the benefit they provide to member institutions. At CIC events, sponsors have opportunities for brand visibility and direct engagement with participants. Sponsors contribute to the atmosphere of CIC events and cultivate personal connections while explaining products or services, answering questions, and gathering feedback. There may be time for sponsors to network with other industry professionals and potential partners. Benefits include increasing Brand Recognition, sharing expertise, networking with Institutional Leaders, getting Exposure, connecting Directly with Key Decision Makers, building Relationships with CIC Leadership, hosting Your Own Affiliate Events at CIC Institutes, and receiving a Complimentary One-Year Subscription of CIC's Solution Center.
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