- 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
Humanities and Fine Arts Senior Capstone: Professional Practice (Interdisciplinary)
COM450
Looking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on senior-level students from Keuka College to be your learner-consultants, in a project-based experience. Learners will work on one main team-based project over the experience of the semester, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools. This program/experience is a concluding interdisciplinary project, in a collaborative environment to showcase student skills and help prepare them for professional success after graduation. Students in the course are from different majors including Writing and Communication Arts, Art & Design, American Sign Language, Educational Studies, Visual Communication Design, and Political Science and History. Interdisciplinary teams will work together on a project for a client sponsor, representing a commercial, cultural, or social concern. Students develop creative solutions in the context of real world constraints and present deliverables to their client(s).
Photography - Content creation/Editing/Retouching/Product photography
ART 271
Calling All Business Owners: Fuel Creative Innovation with Us! At Allegheny College, we're shaping the next generation of photographers who are passionate about using their creative lens to drive change and make an impact. Our Photography course goes beyond the art of capturing moments; it's about empowering students to explore the role and potential of the photographic medium in today's society. Learners in this program/experience can create content for print and online mediums, take impactful photographs, as well as use effective layout design principles. Additionally, students are capable of crafting compelling stories on a variety of topics, adjusting photos and laying out content using industry-standard software. We're seeking business owners who are as passionate about collaboration as we are. Your ideal project should have a clear business problem statement. Projects can range from research-focused to task-focused or even a blend of both. We appreciate partners who are open to negotiating project scope, ensuring it's a win-win for all involved.
Population Health Management
GHS 425
Would you like to gain fresh perspectives on global health management and innovative solutions surrounding preventative healthcare? We invite you to partner with learners from Allegheny College! Learners in this program will explore how transitions can transform patterns of health by impacting risk factors, health prevention, and health management. These transitions include lifestyle changes, demographic changes, nutritional and dietary changes, transportation changes, educational changes, and health system changes. Learners will apply the knowledge and skills they have acquired throughout their coursework to a real-world population health management issue or challenge.
Molecular Analysis and Measurement Techniques
Chem 327
This experience is designed for learners in an advanced chemistry course focused on mastering instrumental methods for analyzing and measuring the physical properties of molecules and chemical reactions. Participants are equipped with the skills to operate sophisticated analytical instruments, interpret complex data, and apply these techniques to real-world scenarios. Learners can leverage their understanding of molecular interactions and chemical properties to tackle industry-relevant projects, providing valuable insights and solutions. Students have access to a range of chemical analysis instrumentation such as UV/Vis and FTIR spectroscopies, liquid chromatography (HPLC and IC), gas chromatography (GC/MS), nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), atomic absorption, and thermal gravimetric analysis. Additionally, students can perform reaction calorimetry and reaction kinetics measurements.