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

Urban Studio (Spring 2025)

URBN 30100

Jan 21, 2025 - Apr 24, 2025

Looking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on Urban Studies students from the College of Wooster to be your virtual interns, in a project-based experience. Learners will work on one or more projects of your choosing over the internship period, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools. Incorporating insights from courses like "Contemporary Urban Issues" and "Social Justice and the City," students in Urban Studio immerse themselves in the study of urban planning and community development theories. The curriculum places an emphasis on employing online visual and mapping tools, along with decision-making techniques. These methods equip students with the skills needed to investigate urban issues, interpret urban spaces and designs, analyze the complex interplay of physical and non-physical factors in a city, review comprehensive plans, and participate in basic planning and policymaking. Urban Studio offers a hands-on experience, enabling students to conduct fieldwork, visit various locations and organizations in Wooster, and apply GIS skills to tackle real-world urban challenges. Empowered by a wealth of knowledge acquired over three years, students emerge ready to contribute to impactful community development and urban planning projects, both independently and collaboratively. Related projects may include but not limited to affordable housing, transportation, climate change and its urban adaptation strategies, social justice in the city, etc.: Apply the knowledge and theories learned in Urban Studies core courses through fieldwork and lab exercises. Analyze city form and design elements of small-scale urban spaces. Utilize online GIS to analyze urban trends and issues. Interpret and use the most recent census data.

Admin Hamed Goharipour
Matches 2
Category Community engagement + 4
Closed
Mercy University
Mercy University
Dobbs Ferry, New York, United States

Software Engineering / Software Development

CISC 471 + CISC 575

Feb 22, 2025 - May 16, 2025

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

Admin Narasim Banavara
Matches 4
Category Website development + 2
Closed
Nazareth University
Nazareth University
Rochester, New York, United States

Advanced Advertising Design

AVCD 351

Apr 1, 2025 - May 8, 2025

Do you want to amplify your brand's impact with the talents of tomorrow? Partner with learners from Nazareth University who are passionate about creating ad campaigns that not only look visually stunning but also deliver results. With a keen eye for design and a flair for persuasive messaging, our learners are ready to collaborate with businesses to drive impact. In this course, learners will seamlessly combine robust theoretical foundations with hands-on applications in progressively ambitious real-world advertising scenarios. This course delves deep into the business aspect of advertising and places emphasis on creative collaboration and design.

Admin Stephen Wehner
Matches 1
Category Branding & style guides + 3
Closed
Point University
Point University
West Point, Georgia, United States

Strategic Analysis and Planning

MGM 465

Mar 6, 2025 - May 4, 2025

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 profit potential/costs when applicable. 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.

Admin Kevin Batts
Matches 2
Category Competitive analysis + 4
Closed

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