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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.

Humanities and Fine Arts Senior Capstone: Professional Practice (Interdisciplinary)
COM450
Looking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on senior-level students from Keuka College to be your learner-consultants, in a project-based experience. Learners will work on one main team-based project over the experience of the semester, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools. This program/experience is a concluding interdisciplinary project, in a collaborative environment to showcase student skills and help prepare them for professional success after graduation. Students in the course are from different majors including Writing and Communication Arts, Art & Design, American Sign Language, Educational Studies, Visual Communication Design, and Political Science and History. Interdisciplinary teams will work together on a project for a client sponsor, representing a commercial, cultural, or social concern. Students develop creative solutions in the context of real world constraints and present deliverables to their client(s).

Healthcare Management Consulting Experience
HCM-495
This experience offers your organization the opportunity to collaborate with learners from Franklin University's Healthcare Management program. These learners are equipped with the knowledge and skills to apply healthcare management principles across various settings. Throughout the semester, they will engage in a project-based experience, acting as learner-consultants to address specific challenges or opportunities within your organization. By leveraging their academic insights and practical skills, they can provide innovative solutions and strategic recommendations tailored to your needs.

Personal Selling & Negotiation - Spring 2025
MKTG 233
Do you want to improve your company's sales strategy with fresh ideas from the Sales Managers of tomorrow? Partner with students from Holy Cross College in a project-based experience. Students will work on one main project over the course of the semester, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools. Personal Selling and Negotiation learners are prepared to work on projects focused on sales strategies and negotiation techniques. These students are learning how to make powerful sales presentations, manage client relationships, and master sales tactics using the Harvard method of negotiations. They can help your team by crafting persuasive pitches, creating strategic sales plans, and participating in mock negotiations to refine your approach. They can also develop account management strategies to build stronger customer relationships and drive growth.