- 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
Agile Software Development Sprint
CSCI 331
This experience is designed for sophomore and junior students who are learning software engineering through Agile methodology. Learners are equipped with foundational skills in Agile practices, including sprint planning, iterative development, and collaborative teamwork. They are capable of applying these skills to real-world projects, focusing on delivering functional software components efficiently. The experience aims to bridge classroom knowledge with industry practices, enabling students to contribute effectively to software development projects.
Community Policy Impact Experience - 2025
PBSV 397
Learners in this course are skilled in public policy analysis, lobbying, community engagement, leadership, and project development. They are capable of evaluating policy processes, designing effective advocacy strategies, creating actionable community development plans, and presenting well-researched recommendations to stakeholders. Companies can expect thoughtful, data-driven insights and innovative approaches to solving community and policy-related challenges.
Business Consulting
ENTR 230
Students can conduct a wide range of research and analysis as part of this course designed to teach them broadly about business consulting and business projects. Companies can benefit from the work and knowledge of our students in the areas of business strategy, computer science and data, design, marketing and social impact.
Urban Studio (Spring 2025)
URBN 30100
Looking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on Urban Studies students from the College of Wooster to be your virtual interns, in a project-based experience. Learners will work on one or more projects of your choosing over the internship period, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools. Incorporating insights from courses like "Contemporary Urban Issues" and "Social Justice and the City," students in Urban Studio immerse themselves in the study of urban planning and community development theories. The curriculum places an emphasis on employing online visual and mapping tools, along with decision-making techniques. These methods equip students with the skills needed to investigate urban issues, interpret urban spaces and designs, analyze the complex interplay of physical and non-physical factors in a city, review comprehensive plans, and participate in basic planning and policymaking. Urban Studio offers a hands-on experience, enabling students to conduct fieldwork, visit various locations and organizations in Wooster, and apply GIS skills to tackle real-world urban challenges. Empowered by a wealth of knowledge acquired over three years, students emerge ready to contribute to impactful community development and urban planning projects, both independently and collaboratively. Related projects may include but not limited to affordable housing, transportation, climate change and its urban adaptation strategies, social justice in the city, etc.: Apply the knowledge and theories learned in Urban Studies core courses through fieldwork and lab exercises. Analyze city form and design elements of small-scale urban spaces. Utilize online GIS to analyze urban trends and issues. Interpret and use the most recent census data.