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Conference Links: Theme Plenary Sessions Preliminary Schedule Concurrent Sessions Workshops Sponsors Annual Business Meeting Awards Reception and Banquet Additional Programming New Presidents Program Presidential Spouses Program Optional Trips Hotel, Travel, and General Info Registration Details and Cancellation Policy

Investing in the Future:
Students, Institutions, and the Public Good

New economic conditions are challenging the traditional view of American higher education as a wise investment in the future, both for the individual and for society as a whole. Tighter student loan markets, lower returns on endowments, increasingly prescriptive donors, and higher operating costs are stimulating innovative ideas to secure the future of private higher education. The new generation of college students reflects a wide diversity of backgrounds and invites fresh approaches in teaching, educational support, and student services. For college and university presidents, the exercise of leadership calls for new strategies for finding, investing, and deploying scarce resources. How can presidents make the case to anxious students and parents that an education at an independent college or university is a worthwhile investment? What arguments will persuade cautious donors that investing in independent higher education leads both to greater success by individual students and to a broader public good? What strategies can presidents employ to bolster endowment returns and strengthen facilities? CIC’s 2009 Presidents Institute will explore these and other critical questions by drawing on the practical experiences and successes of fellow presidents and by considering the perspectives of other experts who take a broad look at the trajectory of our enterprise.

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Plenary Sessions

Keynote Address, Sunday, January 4, 5:00–6:15 p.m.
The Role of Higher Education in Fostering a Diverse and Civil Society
What role do American colleges and universities play in fostering civility and cultural understanding in an increasingly diverse multicultural and global society?

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. is Alphonse Fletcher University Professor and director of the W. E. B. Du Bois Institute for African and African American Research at Harvard University, the author of numerous books and publications, and producer of the acclaimed PBS 2006 and 2008 documentary series, “African American Lives,” the first documentary series to employ genealogy and science to provide an understanding of African American history. Currently, Gates is the editor-in-chief of the Oxford African American Studies Center, the first comprehensive scholarly online resource in the field of African American Studies and Africana Studies, and of The Root, an online news magazine dedicated to coverage of African American news, culture, and genealogy.

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Plenary Session, Monday, January 5, 8:30–9:45 a.m.
Weathering the Storm: The Future of Private Colleges and Universities in the Face of Economic Uncertainty
What will be the likely impact of current economic trends on the future of private American colleges and universities, and how might presidents chart a better course in turbulent times?

The Honorable Paul H. O’Neill was Secretary of the U.S. Treasury from 2001 to 2002. He was previously the chairman and chief executive of Alcoa, the world’s leading producer of aluminum products, and prior to that he served as vice president and then president of the International Paper Company. O’Neill’s educational background is in economics and public administration. He joined the U.S. Office of Management and Budget in 1967 and served as deputy director of OMB from 1974 to 1977. He began his public service as a computer systems analyst with the U.S. Veterans Administration, where he served from 1961 to 1966.

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Plenary Session, Tuesday, January 6, 10:00–11:00 a.m.
Investing in the Future of Science Education
Facing increased competition abroad, what is the role of smaller private colleges and universities in helping to meet the demands of science education and further America’s investment in a scientifically advanced society?

The Honorable Shirley Ann Jackson is president of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, the oldest technological research university in the United States. She served as chairperson of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission under President Clinton. Jackson was a theoretical physicist at AT&T Bell Laboratories and a professor of physics at Rutgers University. In 2007, she received the prestigious Vannevar Bush Award for “a lifetime of achievements in scientific research, education, and senior statesman-like contributions to public policy.” Jackson is past president (2004) of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and former chairperson (2005) of the AAAS Board of Directors.

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Closing Plenary, Wednesday, January 7, 11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Investing in Student Success and the Public Good: Ensuring the Future of American Private Higher Education

With increased calls for accountability from parents, donors, and public officials, how can continued investment in student success and the public good contribute to a strong future for America’s private colleges and universities?

Molly Corbett Broad is president of the American Council on Education, a position she assumed in May 2008. Broad was president of the 16-campus University of North Carolina system from 1997 to 2006, where she earlier was executive vice chancellor and chief operating officer. With her background in economics, Broad previously served in senior financial and chief executive officer roles in the California and Arizona state systems as well as at Syracuse University. Broad is currently on the board of the Public Broadcasting Service.

George D. Kuh is Chancellor’s Professor of Higher Education and director of the Center for Postsecondary Research at Indiana University and author of Piecing Together the Student Success Puzzle: Research, Propositions, and Recommendations. Founding director of the widely-used National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE), Kuh has written extensively about student engagement, assessment, institutional improvement, and college and university cultures and consulted with more than 200 colleges and universities in the U.S. and abroad.

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Preliminary Schedule

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Concurrent Sessions (as of August 13, 2008)

As additional speakers and sessions are confirmed, the information will be added here to the website.

Protecting Tuition Revenue: Aligning Institutional and Family Financial Planning Strategies
George Kaludis, Chairman and President, Kaludis Consulting
George E. Martin, President, St. Edward’s University

Strategies for Low-Income and First-Generation Student Success
Haywood Strickland, President, Wiley College
Carol A. Leary, President, Bay Path College

The Financial and Strategic Outlook for Private Colleges in a Turbulent Economy
Roger Goodman, Vice President and Team Manager, Higher Education and Not-For-Profits Ratings Team, Moody’s Investors Service

The President and the Chief Financial Officer
Wendy Libby, President, Stephens College
Charles L. Shearer, President, Transylvania University

Turnaround: Leading Stressed Colleges and Universities to Excellence
James Martin, Professor, Mount Ida College
James E. Samels, President and CEO, The Education Alliance
Co-authors of Turnaround: Leading Stressed Colleges and Universities to Excellence (forthcoming)

A Comprehensive Institutional Diagnostic Analysis: Strategic Compass for Presidents in Transition
Ann Duffield, Principal, The Presidential Practice
George B. Forsythe, President, Westminster College (MO)
Jeanne Neff, President Emerita, The Sage Colleges
Ann M. Svennungsen, President, Texas Lutheran University

Assessing the Performance of the Development Office: Recruiting, Evaluating and Retaining Key Leadership
Richard P. Allen, President, RPA Inc.
Wesley K. Willmer, Special Advisor to the President and Professor of Business, Biola University and Editor of Advancing Small Colleges

Benchmarking the Strategic Plan
Larry Goodwin, President, The College of St. Scholastica
M. Lee Pelton, President, Willamette University

Educating Students for Personal and Social Responsibility
J. Timothy Cloyd, President, Hendrix College
Jan R. Liss, Executive Director, Project Pericles
Carol Ann Mooney, President, Saint Mary’s College (IN)

Emerging Best Practices in President-Trustee Relations
Ann Die Hasselmo, President, American Academic Leadership Institute
Theodore E. Long, President, Elizabethtown College
Tim Summerlin, President, Schreiner University

Executive Compensation: Considerations for the Board and the President
Frank A. Casagrande, Senior Consultant and Higher Education Sector Leader, Hay Group

Lessons from the First 120 Days in the Presidency
Jerold Panas, Executive Partner and CEO, Jerold Panas, Linzy & Partners and author of The First 120 Days in the Presidency (forthcoming)

Making the Case for Access, Quality, and Affordability
Keith Moore, Strategic Communications Consultant and Senior Advisor, CIC
G. David Pollick, President, Birmingham-Southern College
Mary Pat Seurkamp, President, College of Notre Dame of Maryland

Media Perspectives on Higher Education
Jeff Selingo, Editor, Chronicle of Higher Education
Tamar Lewin, National Education Reporter, New York Times (invited)
Kenneth Terrell, Education Editor, U.S. News & World Report (invited)

Successful Strategies for Assessing Presidential Performance
A. Richard Kneedler, President Emeritus, Franklin and Marshall College and Senior Consultant, Yaffe & Co.
Douglas M. Orr, President Emeritus, Warren Wilson College and Consultant, Association of Governing Boards

The Creative Campus for the 21st Century
Ellen McCulloch-Lovell, President, Marlboro College

Transitioning to Private Higher Education
Thomas V. Chema, President, Hiram College
Thomas H. Powell, President, Mount St. Mary’s University

Talking About Religion on Campus
Douglas Jacobson, Distinguished Professor of Church History and Theology, Messiah College
Rhonda Hustedt Jacobsen, Director of Faculty Development and Professor of Psychology, Messiah College
Co-authors, The American University in a Postsecular Age (2008)

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Workshops

Alternatives in Tuition Pricing and Student Aid
Monday, January 5, 1:30–3:30 p.m.
Many presidents are seeking alternative approaches to the high tuition/high discount model of financing undergraduate education. Recent changes in student financial aid, particularly for student loans, are placing new pressures on college award packages. Many wealthy colleges and universities are extending generous no-loan polices to students from middle- and even upper-income families. This workshop will present several innovative alternatives to the more familiar tuition-pricing and need-based aid schemes. In addition, recommendations from the report, Rethinking Student Aid, will be discussed. Note: There is no advanced registration or additional fee for this workshop.
Sandy Baum, Professor of Economics, Skidmore College and Co-Chair, Rethinking Student Aid Study Group
James H. Day, President, Hardwick~Day, Inc.
Margaret L. Drugovich, President, Hartwick College
Michael McPherson, President, The Spencer Foundation and Co-Chair, Rethinking Student Aid Study Group

LIMITED ENROLLMENT WORKSHOPS

Case Studies in the Presidency: A Confidential Seminar
Monday, January 5, 1:30–3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, January 6, 1:30–3:00 p.m.
The goal of this seminar is for presidents to gain a deeper understanding of decision-making strategies through candid discussions and open dialogue with other presidents who have also faced difficult and complex decisions. Participation in each seminar will be limited to no more than five presidents and all participants will be expected to hold the entire seminar in confidence. To participate, presidents must be prepared to present an actual case from their own experience (either a written one-page statement or a four minute oral presentation). Participants will reflect together on the resolution and attendant consequences of each case. Note: To participate in one of the two seminars at the Institute, presidents must register at the CIC registration desk. There is no additional fee for these seminars.
Facilitators:
Thomas B. Courtice, President, Academic Search, Inc.
Jean Dowdall, Vice President, Witt-Kieffer

Strategic Budgeting for Presidents
Tuesday, January 6, 1:30–5:00 p.m.
A budget should be a plan with dollar signs. An operating budget is most effective when it is developed and assessed in the context of the institution’s strategic plan and long-range financial plan. This workshop will explore major strategic issues confronting higher education and will address demographics, costs and prices, and revenue streams. Key strategic indicators of financial health will be presented. Linking strategic plans and budgets in an era of continuing retrenchment and reallocation will be discussed.
Note: Please pre-register for this workshop using the conference registration form, as space is limited. Cost: $60 (covers materials and refreshments)
Kent John Chabotar, President and Professor of Political Science, Guilford College and author of Strategic Finance: Planning and Budgeting for Boards, Chief Executives, and Finance Officers

CIC/Aspen/Wye Seminar on Leadership
Wednesday, January 7, 1:00–5:30 p.m.
In collaboration with the Aspen Institute, CIC is offering this seminar to provide presidents an opportunity for intellectual renewal at the CIC Presidents Institute, and a time to engage in substantive and scholarly discussion of ideas. Participants in the CIC/Aspen/Wye Seminar will have an opportunity to read classical and contemporary texts that have bearing on issues of leadership, discuss ideas with other presidents and their spouses, and consider fundamental issues and values as they relate to the challenges of leadership.
Moderator: David Townsend, Director of Wye Programs for the Aspen Institute and Tutor, St. John’s College (MD)
Note: Advanced registration was held in early summer. Acceptance into the seminar was granted to the first 20 registrants.

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Annual Business Meeting

CIC’s Annual Business Meeting takes place at the Presidents Institute on Wednesday, January 7, 8:30–9:30 a.m.

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Awards Reception and Banquet

The Council of Independent Colleges will honor several leading educators and friends of private higher education at CIC’s annual Awards Reception and Banquet on Tuesday, January 6, 6:00–9:00 p.m.

Guests for Awards Banquet
If you would like to invite special guests—such as trustees, donors, alumni, or other friends—to join you at the Awards Reception and Banquet, please email conferences@cic.nche.edu. Cost: $115 per guest, with a maximum of four guests per president.

Note: Banquet charges for presidents and spouses who register for the Presidents Institute are included in the Institute registration fee. Separate charges for the Banquet are incurred only for Banquet guests.

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Additional Programming

INDIVIDUAL CONSULTATIONS
Presidents will again have opportunities to schedule individual appointments with selected experts. Additional information will be available this fall.

MEETINGS OF AFFILIATED GROUPS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
(as of July 30, 2008)

• Associated New American Colleges
• Council for Christian Colleges & Universities
• Historically Black Colleges and Universities
• Independent Colleges of Indiana
• Conference for Mercy Higher Education
• National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
• 2007 and 2008 Participants in the Network for Effective Language Learning
• Online Consortium of Independent Colleges and Universities
• Project Pericles
• Participants in the Presidential Vocation and Institutional Mission Program
• Women’s College Coalition Board of Directors
• Women’s College Coalition Members

WELCOMING RECEPTION AND DINNER
Sunday, January 4, 6:30–9:00 p.m.
Following the keynote address, a combination reception and buffet dinner provides an inviting setting to greet old friends and meet new ones.

ALL-INSTITUTE RECEPTION
Monday, January 5, 5:00–6:30 p.m.
This is an opportunity—between afternoon workshops or excursions and evening dinners—to connect informally with colleagues. Presidents, spouses, guests, sponsors, and others are all welcome.

DINE-AROUND DINNERS
Monday, January 5, 6:30 p.m.
A CIC tradition, the dine-around dinners afford presidents, spouses, speakers, and sponsors the opportunity to join colleagues for conversation over dinner. Sign up for one of the groups at the CIC registration desk. CIC arranges transportation; each person pays his or her share of the meal at the restaurant.

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New Presidents Program

Saturday, January 3, Noon–8:00 p.m.
Sunday, January 4, 7:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Immediately prior to the Presidents Institute, CIC will again sponsor a day-and-a-half workshop for recently appointed college presidents, typically in their first or second year. The workshop is led by experienced presidents and affords opportunities for new presidents to meet and share ideas with others who are new to the presidency. A separate program for spouses of new presidents is held concurrently (see spouses program). Register for the new presidents and new presidential spouses programs using the conference registration form.

Welcoming Luncheon
Coordinator: Marylouise Fennell, RSM, Senior Counsel, CIC
Welcome: Scott D. Miller, President, Bethany College (WV) and Chair,
New Presidents Advisory Committee
Speaker: Candace Introcaso, CDP, President, La Roche College

Who We Are!
Rosemary Jeffries, RSM, President, Georgian Court University
George C. Bradley, President, Paine College

The Presidency—Striving for Success
L. Jay Lemons, President, Susquehanna University

Financial Fundamentals for the New President
J. David Arnold, President, Eureka College
Emerson Wickwire, President, E.M. Wickwire Associates

New Presidents Dinner
Hosts: Cynthia Zane and Stephen Mazurak, President and Presidential Spouse, Hilbert College
Remarks: Richard Ekman, President, CIC

Working with the Board
Douglas M. Orr, President Emeritus, Warren Wilson College
Jacqueline Powers Doud, President, Mount St. Mary’s College (CA)

The President and Development: Fundamentals and Then Some
Richard B. Artman, President, Viterbo University
Marianne E. Inman, President, Central Methodist University

You Got The Job, Now What?
William T. Luckey, President, Lindsey Wilson College

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Presidential Spouses Program

Monday, January 5, 8:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, January 6, 8:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
Wednesday, January 7, 8:30–11:00 a.m.
Developed by an advisory group of presidential spouses, the Spouses Program runs concurrently with the program for presidents and provides opportunities to share information and advice. Spouses are also welcome at all presidents' sessions.

Workshop for Spouses of New Presidents
(runs concurrently with the New Presidents Program, January 3–4; register for this program using the conference registration form)
Lynne Joyce, Presidential Spouse, Ripon College
Robert Seurkamp, Presidential Spouse, College of Notre Dame of Maryland

Mentor Program for New Spouses
Betty Neal Crutcher, Presidential Spouse, Wheaton College (MA)

Welcome Luncheon Address: Balancing Multiple Roles
Linda Scott DeRosier, former Presidential Spouse, Rocky Mountain College, author of Creeker and Songs of Life and Grace, and recipient of the Thomas D. Clark Award for Literary Excellence

The Presidential Couple: Advice on Fundraising
Susan Kneten, Presidential Spouse, Barton College
Norval Kneten, President, Barton College

Creative Uses of Technology for the Work of Presidential Spouses
Bob Haring-Smith, Presidential Spouse, Washington & Jefferson College, and Project Consultant, Technical Support Services, Office of Information Technology, West Virginia University

Entertaining: The Art, the Planning, and the Budget
Margaret Benson, Sodexo, National Catering Consultant
Jeff McClure, Division Chef, Sodexo

Discussion Groups
Topics will include higher education issues, the sandwich generation, planning programs for the spouses of the board of trustees, male perspectives on serving as presidential spouse, planning an inauguration, and raising children while serving as presidential spouse.

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Optional Trips

Babcock Wilderness Buggy Tour
Monday, January 5, 1:30–5:30 p.m.
Just north of Naples, the oldest working ranch in the state of Florida offers the experience of seeing panthers, cracker cattle, birds, and dozens of wild alligators on the unspoiled plains of the 90,000-acre Crescent B Ranch. Specially elevated swamp buggies take participants on a tour of four eco-systems through unspoiled pinewoods, freshwater marshes, and portions of the Cypress Telegraph Swamp. Participants will learn about the history of the ranch and the surrounding area. Per person cost: $115

Edison and Ford Winter Estates
Monday, January 5, 1:30–5:30 p.m.
Perhaps no two people have affected our modern-day lives more than Thomas Edison and Henry Ford. Their two estates, Seminole Lodge and The Mangoes, are situated side-by-side on the Caloosahatchee River. Built in 1885, Edison’s Seminole Lodge displays his love of exotic foliage and houses memorabilia of his life, including a unique prototype Model T Ford presented to him by his neighbor, Henry Ford. In 1916, Ford followed his good friend and bought the property next to Edison’s. This two-hour tour will allow participants to explore both of these historic homes. Per person cost: $80

“Ding” Darling Wildlife Refuge
Tuesday, January 6, 1:30–5:30 p.m.
Sanibel Island is home to the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge, which covers approximately one-third of the island. The refuge is part of the largest undeveloped mangrove ecosystem in the United States and is world famous for its spectacular migratory bird populations. This locally treasured bird sanctuary features roseate spoonbills, white ibis, little blue herons, reddish egrets, brown pelicans, osprey, and other colorful birds that make “Ding” Darling part of their annual migratory stopover. This refuge is also home to several endangered species, including American alligators and crocodiles, bald eagles, and West Indian manatees. On this tram excursion participants will hear the history of the Calusa, a powerful Indian nation that once dominated most of southwest Florida. Per person cost: $130

Register for the optional excursions using the conference registration form. Please be aware that capacities are limited for the optional excursions. In the event that an excursion is full, registrants will be placed on a wait list and contacted if space becomes available.

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Hotel, Travel, and General Information

In the event that the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point is sold out for one or more nights, the hotel will place your name on a CIC waitlist. Please call the direct reservation line, (239) 444-1234, to be added to the waitlist. The hotel will work with CIC to accommodate Presidents Institute participants as quickly as possible. As rooms become available, the Hyatt will contact you to confirm your reservation. 

Rooms are also available at two additional hotels. Please see below under Additional Hotel Information.

Hyatt Regency Coconut Point
5001 Coconut Road
Bonita Springs, FL 34134
Phone: (239) 444-1234
Fax: (239) 390-4277

Hotel Reservation Information
Room Rate—$209 single/double
(239) 444-1234 or (800) 554-9288

Deadline for CIC Rate:
Monday, December 8, 2008

To book your hotel reservations online at the CIC conference rate, visit CIC's event reservation link below.

When calling to make your reservations, please indicate that you are with the Council of Independent Colleges Presidents Institute to receive the discounted conference rate. The reservation deadline is Monday, December 8, 2008. Participants are encouraged to make reservations early to ensure rooms are available. Please note that reservations made after the deadline cannot be guaranteed at the conference rate.

Located on the Gulf of Mexico at Estero Bay, minutes from Naples and Fort Myers, the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point is located only 15 miles from Southwest Florida International Airport. This full-service, 22-acre property features guest rooms with private balconies, restaurants offering everything from poolside snacks to elegant dining and a variety of recreation options including 7 pools, a full service spa, access to an 18-hole championship golf course, and a secluded beach. The large, white sandy beach is accessible by private water shuttle.

Self-parking is complimentary. Valet parking is $5 for the day or $20 overnight.

Additional Hotel Information
CIC has reserved additional rooms at the Trianon Bonita Bay. The hotel is located in the lakefront entrance to the upscale Bonita Bay community in Bonita Springs and is about 15 minutes from the Southwest Florida International Airport. The CIC room rate is $145.00 per night for single or double rooms. 

Trianon Bonita Bay
3401 Bay Commons Drive
Bonita Springs, FL 34134
(239) 948-4400 or (800) 859-3939

Additional rooms are available at the Embassy Suites Fort Myers-Estero. While CIC is not holding rooms at this hotel, their reservations department will be happy to assist with your accommodations. This is a full-service, all-suite, property located approximately nine miles from the Southwest Florida International Airport. The room rate is $179.00 per night for single or double rooms.

Embassy Suites Fort Myers-Estero
10450 Corkscrew Commons Drive
 Estero, Florida, United States 33928
(239)949-4222 or (866)949-9491

To make reservations, please contact either the Trianon Bonita Bay or the Embassy Suites Fort Myers-Estero directly, and indicate that you are part of the CIC Presidents Institute. The reservation deadline at both properties is December 2, 2008 and both require a 72-hour cancellation notice.  Rates and availability cannot be guaranteed after the deadline. Any reservation not cancelled or any no-shows will be charged the one night’s room rate plus applicable taxes of 11%.

Transportation Information
Hyatt Regency Coconut Point is located approximately 15 miles from Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers. Taxi service is provided from the airport at a rate of $35-45 one way for up to three passengers. With groups of more than three, a $10 per person surcharge is added. Vans for up to 7 passengers can also be reserved for a surcharge, depending on the company. Taxi cab reservations are not required; simply go to the taxi pickup line outside the airport. If you prefer to make a reservation, note that rates may be slightly higher. (Rates as of July 2008)

• AAA Airport Transportation—(239) 275-7228 or (800) 872-2711; $35 for up to 3 people without reservation
• Best Value Taxi Inc.—(239) 768-1898 or (800) 998-1898; $39 for up to 3 people
• Superior Airport Shuttle (www.superiorairportshuttle.com)—(239) 267-4777 or (888) 397-9571; $40 for up to 3 people

Automobile Rental
CIC has arranged a discounted rate with Hertz for attendees choosing to rent automobiles. To take advantage of the discount, call Hertz at (800) 654-2240 and use the Presidents Institute meeting identification number CV# 04990001. You may also visit the Hertz website directly by using the following link (the meeting identification # will automatically be included when using this link): www.hertz.com.

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Dress Guidelines
Casual resort wear is appropriate throughout the Institute. Business attire is suggested only for the Awards Banquet on Tuesday, January 6. If you plan to participate in any of the tours, be sure to bring along a hat, sunscreen, and walking shoes.

Family and Guests
All daytime sessions during the Presidents Institute, including breakfast and lunch discussions, are restricted to registered participants. Tickets may be purchased on-site for special guests and family members to participate in the opening night buffet. Tickets for the Awards Reception and Banquet may be ordered by contacting conferences@cic.nche.edu.

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Registration Details and Cancellation Policy

Methods of Registration and Payment
There are three ways to register for the Presidents Institute:

1. Register and pay by credit card online.

2. Complete paper application in the brochure and submit with credit card information by fax to (202) 466-7238 or by mail to the CIC address below.

3. Complete paper application in the brochure and mail with check payment to:

Presidents Institute
Council of Independent Colleges
One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 320
Washington, DC 20036-1142

Confirmation of your registration will be sent by email upon receipt of payment.

To ensure timely preparation of accurate and complete conference materials, please register for the Institute by December 5, 2008.

Registration Fees (includes Awards Reception and Banquet)

Registration and Cancellation Policy

Please note that CIC requires full payment by check or credit card (American Express, MasterCard, Visa) at the time of registration, and registration confirmation will be sent only upon receipt of payment. If you have questions, please contact Veronica Relph, CIC Conference Coordinator, at conferences@cic.nche.edu or (202) 466-7230.

Full refunds, minus a $50 processing fee, will be given for cancellations received on or before December 5, 2008. Cancellations received between December 6 and December 12, 2008, will incur a charge equal to 25 percent of the registration fee. Requests received after December 12, 2008, and “no shows” are ineligible for a refund. All refunds will be paid after the meeting. All cancellations and requests for refunds must be made in writing and should be sent to Veronica Relph, CIC Conference Coordinator, by fax at (202) 466-7238 or by email at conferences@cic.nche.edu.

Additional questions may be directed to the CIC conference team at (202) 466-7230 or conferences@cic.nche.edu.