- Description
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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
News Project
COMM 29911-01
Collaborate with the "Principles of Journalism" students at the College of Wooster to bring fresh ideas to your media content. These aspiring, self-driven learners, some already engaged in and led the campus newspaper, offer fresh perspectives and quality content to your platforms. They will work on real-world projects tailored to your needs. The syllabus in this course trains students in ethical reporting and basic multimedia newsmaking. The learners combine theory with practice to create impactful, engaging content. They learn how to craft narratives and develop strategies to keep the audience's attention. With emerging news writing and reporting skills, these students are eager to apply their knowledge to real-world projects. Students learn skills in gathering, organizing, and presenting news while maintaining professional standards. They are equipped to assess journalistic work through various lenses critically. Learners can apply their classroom knowledge to create quality news and reports by engaging with real-world projects.
Consumer Insights in Action with Drew University
MKTG 257
This experience is designed for learners from diverse academic backgrounds, including business, marketing, anthropology, psychology, and sociology. Participants will leverage their understanding of consumer behavior to tackle real-world projects, applying insights from both social sciences and marketing. The course aims to equip learners with the skills to analyze consumer trends, develop targeted marketing strategies, and understand the psychological and cultural factors influencing consumer decisions. By collaborating on industry projects, learners will bridge theoretical knowledge with practical application, preparing them for dynamic roles in marketing and consumer research.
Software Engineering / Software Development
CISC 471 + CISC 575
Looking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on learners from Mercy 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 : Understand the Software Engineering Body of Knowledge Want to gain practical experience in the planning, analysis, design, development, implementation and delivery of high-quality software systems Will learn and apply project management techniques Develop interpersonal and communication skills required for effective team work
SQL and Data Representations (Winter 2025)
TAS 293
Equity and inclusion are top-of-mind concerns in all types of organizations as a fundamental management practice and competitive edge to retain employees, customers, and members. Smart teams are increasingly examining how organizational data are represented and structured in order to fully engage their DEIB goals. Nazareth University offers a unique undergraduate degree in Ethical Data Science which prepares students with rigorous training in human-centered computer/information science, mathematics, statistics, sociology, and philosophy. This learning experience seeks to provide students with hands-on skills in the design, development, and use of MySQL, an industry-standard, free open source Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) to effectively structure, store, and query data. Further, students will use ethical principles to construct database models and database administration policies that integrate principles of personal privacy, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.