- 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
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.
Sales Management - Spring 2025
MKGT 333
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. Our Sales Management program focuses on the elements required to excel in a sales-focused environment. The course will equip students with the knowledge and skills to acquire customers.
Mobile App Development (Kotlin/Android)
ECCS 2431
Looking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on learners from Ohio Northern University to be your learner-consultants, in a project-based experience. Learners will work on one main project over the second half of the of the semester, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools. Learners in this program/experience are sophomore and junior students in computer science (or computer engineering). The students will be learning Kotlin and Android Studio during the semester (and already know both C++ and Java and potentially some Python). The course's catalog description: "Introduction to mobile app development with a focus on Android platform for mobile phones and tablets. Topics include Android development environment (open source IDE Android Studio), emulator-android virtual device, basic building blocks, user interface design, menus and grids, fragments, data storage, styles and themes, tabs, threads, widgets, GPS coding, touch gestures, multimedia, networking and sensors, debugging and testing." I have uploaded images from previous year's final projects.
Software Engineering / Software Development
CISC 471 + CISC 575
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