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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
Criminal Justice Consultancy Experience
CRM 440
This experience invites industry professionals to engage with learners from Keuka College's Criminal Justice program as learner-consultants. Participants will apply their knowledge of social realities and problem-solving skills to real-world projects, enhancing their awareness and skill sets. The program aims to provide learners with practical exposure and development opportunities, preparing them as well-informed, career-minded entry-level candidates ready to contribute effectively from the start.
Programming in C / C++ for Microcontroller
CS 350
Unlock the Power of Programming! From the 'C' programming language down to the microprocessor, our students will unravel the inner workings of computing machines. With a comprehensive understanding of program execution and data manipulation within computer systems, the students will emerge as more adept programmers and computer scientists. Learning areas include: Computer organization (hardware) 'C' and C++ programming languages Data representation ARM Processors Machine-level code Computer arithmetic Code compilation Memory optimization Runtime performance Memory organization Holy Cross College's Computer Organization program offers a platform for students to apply their programming expertise while supporting local businesses. If you have a project that resonates with our goals, submit a match request today. Let's collaborate to optimize your computing systems and explore innovative programming solutions.
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.
Interaction Design & Social Media Graphics
AD-390
This experience is designed for learners in their third year of a program focused on front-end design for digital interactive content. Participants have developed skills in user interface design, user experience design, and social media marketing strategies enabling them to create visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces. They are eager to apply their classroom knowledge to real-world projects, enhancing their ability to design and implement interactive digital solutions. This experience allows learners to collaborate with industry professionals, bringing fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to the table.