Annual Report 2003-2004 - The Council of Independent Colleges

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C ONNECTINGL EADERS2004 PRESIDENTS INSTITUTECIC provides opportunities—in conferences, meetings,confidential consultations, and listservs—for campusleaders to share ideas and learn from one another. Among theprograms and services:PROGRAMS FOR PRESIDENTSPresidents Institute—CIC’s 2004 Institute provided presidentswith ideas, leadership enhancement strategies, andnetworking opportunities. The Institute, under the theme ofSuccessful Institutions in a Changing World, equaled last year’srecord attendance of 290 presidents (representing 54 percentof the Council’s membership) and 170 spouses, and onceagain surpassed a record level of support from sponsors.The plenary speakers included Herbert M. Allison, presidentand CEO of TIAA-CREF, who discussed the changingworld economy and what it means for private colleges anduniversities; Diana G. Oblinger, executive director of highereducation of Microsoft Corporation, who focused on how collegesand universities need to adapt to meet the changinglearning styles, preferences, and service expectations of today’stechnology-influenced students; and William G. Bowen, presidentof the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and co-author ofReclaiming the Game, who addressed the need for renewedattention to the relationship between students’ academic performanceand participation in sports. Closing plenary speakersincluded Margaret McKenna, president of Lesley University(MA), and Ian Newbould, president of North CarolinaWesleyan College, who led a spirited conversation onways presidents can help campus communities addresscontroversial issues.PRESIDENTS INSTITUTE WORKSHOP HELPSPRESIDENTS DEVELOP NEW SOURCES OF REVENUEA five-hour workshop immediately following the 2004Institute offered additional ways to increase financialresources, looking beyond fundraising and tuition fromthe current student populations. The workshop featuredpresidents who shared their institutional experiences inpartnerships, new programs for new markets, and newuses of institutional assets such as land or facilities.Michael Sheeran, SJ, described the 25-year growth ofthe School of Professional Studies at Regis University(CO) to serve adults (now numbering 13,000) through anaccelerated degree program, adding distance education,a for-profit component offering corporate training, andoutreach to other institutions along the way. WilliamCrouch explored the revenue generation possibilities inGeorgetown College’s (KY) seven-year partnership withthe Cincinnati Bengals professional football team, whichholds its training camp at the College. In addition,Lesley University’s (MA) Margaret McKenna discussedweekend programs as well as collaborations with otherorganizations to offer new educational programs, andPaul LeBlanc of Southern New Hampshire Universityshared information about its long-standing distanceeducation program.8C OUNCIL OF I NDEPENDENT C OLLEGES
C ONNECTINGL EADERSOTHER SERVICES FOR PRESIDENTSSeveral programs, with grants from the Henry LuceFoundation and H.J. Heinz Company Foundation, are servingpresidents, including:Presidential Forums—Since 2002, 77 presidents have participatedin one of eight regional Forums. Each Forum convenesa group of five to seven presidents for three to four meetingsper year to discuss professional concerns “off the record.” Toencourage candid discussion, presidents in each Forum arefrom institutions that do not compete with one another.Among the topics that have been discussed at the Forums:■■■■Governance—the governance system and how to improveit, trustee recruitment, board leadership, how best toinvolve board members in meaningful discussion, buildingboard leadership, how to select the chair, and working witha chair who is a micro-manager.The Presidency—presidential life cycle (seasons in the lifeof a president), how to carve out a personal life in themidst of the many demands on a president, how to makethe office of the president more efficient, keys to moreeffective use of time, the president’s role in a successfulfinancial campaign, and succession planning.Finances—collaboration and outsourcing, how and whento invest in your institution, the need to balance the operatingbudget while investing in the future, health insurancein an era of rising costs, funding financial aid, andhow to create new sources of revenue.Mission—what it means to be a church-related college inthe 21st century, under what circumstances is it appropriateto cancel a student performance of questionable taste,and how to build diversity on campus.The Presidential Forums program is directed by GeorgeHouston, president emeritus of Mount St. Mary’s University(MD) and CIC senior advisor.President-Trustee Dialogues—Nearly 100 presidents andtrustees from 44 institutions participated in one of sixPresident-Trustee Dialogues sponsored by CIC in 2003-2004.These regional meetings brought together presidents and oneor two trustee leaders to examine board governance,president-board relations, and institutional strategy. Besidesfamiliar topics such as trustees’ responsibilities and the board’srole in planning, participants considered “best practices” forboard meetings, the emerging role of the “committee ontrustees,” and the “curriculum” necessary to develop astrategic board.Dialogue hosts were Xavier University (OH), JohnsonC. Smith University (NC), St. Edward’s University (TX),Northwestern College (MN), The Sage Colleges (NY), andAlbright College (PA). Another group of Dialogues, in newlocations, will take place in 2004-2005.The program was launched in July 2003 and is directed byThomas Flynn, former president of Millikin University (IL),who serves as CIC senior advisor.Presidents Consulting Service—Retired presidents comprise aroster of consultants to advise (via phone or a campus visit) sittingpresidents on issues including crisis management, financialmanagement, president-board relations, presidential evaluation,mentoring, and administrative reorganization. Nine consultanciestook place during 2003–2004, and several are being organizedfor 2004–2005. Former CIC President Allen Splete is thedirector.CALIFORNIA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY, CA2003-2004 ANNUAL R EPORT 9
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