- 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
Public Relations Practicum
PR2261
Looking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on learners from Ohio Northern 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. Students can do a variety of things from podcasts, to blog posts, to news releases and pitching media.
Business Consulting
ENTR 230
Students can conduct a wide range of research and analysis as part of this course designed to teach them broadly about business consulting and business projects. Companies can benefit from the work and knowledge of our students in the areas of business strategy, computer science and data, design, marketing and social impact.
Advanced Biochemistry Laboratory: Collaborative Research and Practical Applications
CHEM323
Students in this advanced biochemistry laboratory course have hands-on experience with a variety of biochemical and molecular biology techniques, instrumentation, and data analysis. They are skilled in using classical and modern techniques such as: Enzyme purification and kinetics Chromatography (ion exchange, size exclusion) Gel electrophoresis (agarose and SDS-PAGE) Protein crystallization and characterization Mammalian and bacterial cell culture Bioinformatics and structural biology tools Learners also excel in scientific literacy, including maintaining comprehensive laboratory notebooks and preparing formal reports and presentations. Their ability to collaborate in teams ensures effective project execution and problem-solving
Optimizing Human Resource Strategies
E&M 355
This experience is designed for learners who are delving into the fundamentals of human resource management. Participants will gain insights into the core functions of HR, including talent acquisition, employee motivation, and retention strategies. By applying these concepts, learners can assist organizations in refining their HR processes to enhance workforce efficiency and satisfaction. This experience enables learners to translate theoretical knowledge into practical solutions that address real-world HR challenges.