- 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
Organizational Behavior Dynamics
MG 318 2025
This experience is designed for learners who are exploring the intricacies of organizational behavior and its impact on performance. Participants will gain insights into the causes and consequences of individual behaviors, motivational techniques, and the development of effective teams. They will also explore the influence of power, politics, and organizational culture on behavior and performance. Learners will apply these insights to real-world projects, enhancing their ability to analyze and improve organizational dynamics effectively.
Insightful Analytics: Data and Dashboards
ANLC 450
Our learners are capable of organizing, cleaning, and summarizing/visualizing data in a variety of different formats (see below), as well as offering advice on data collection and storage. Companies can benefit if they have data they wish to analyze but may not have resources to do so; or if companies wish to start up a data unit and need advice about which data to collect and how to store, organize, and retrieve it.
Professional Writing in Business and Technical Contexts
COM 320
This experience focuses on equipping learners with the skills to produce high-quality professional writing tailored to specific business and technical contexts. Participants will gain expertise in crafting clear and effective business communications, proposals, formal reports, grant applications, newsletters, blogs, email campaigns, and social media content.
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.