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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 programs

Social Media Advertising
MK 457
Looking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on learners from Brenau 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 will: Understand the new media environment and its influence on marketing Understanding consumer behaviour by engaging them in the new media. Study social media and mobile menvironment through its impact on marketing mix variables (product, pricing, distribution and promotion), strategic decisions and planning initiatives. Investigate tracking and mobile metrics in the digital landscape. What can our learners do for your company? Learners in groups of 2-3 will work with your company to identify your needs and provide actionable recommendations, based on their in-depth research and analysis. Project activities that learners can complete may include, but are not limited to: Analyzing segmenting and targeting specific markets for social media and mobile strategies. Creating research strategies for social media and mobile platforms.

Pharmacology Practice 2025
CPI 241
PROJECT SCOPE Pharmacology contains a vast amount of information to learn coupled with new terms and concepts. It may be challenging to memorize lots of drug names and their mechanisms of action on the human body. However, the evidence-based contiguity principle-study method shows studying information as text together with diagrams or graphics improves retention. This project highlights a digital way to learn drug names concurrently with labels or pictures. By visualizing drugs individually helps in efficiently memorizing their names and actions. WHAT IS THE MAIN GOAL FOR THIS PROJECT? The main goal for this project is to incorporate machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) in enhancing educational experience students have when learning the pharmacologic classes of drugs. This will provide us with a digital platform that aligns drug names to corresponding labels or pictures and help learners memorize the top 200 drug names and their uses. It is important to remember them correctly. The study-aid app will be useful in pharmacy technician learning and education. Learners in this program will be expected to: ● Locate the appropriate resources for identifying drug information. ● Identify the top 200 drugs by brand, and generic name and by what it is used for. ● Aid learners in developing a digital approach to mastering different pharmacologic classes of drugs. ● Prepare students for success in the national pharmacy technician certification exam (PTCE). What can our learners do for your company? Learners in groups of 3-5 will work with your company to identify your needs and provide actionable recommendations, based on their in-depth research and analysis. Project activities that learners can complete may include, but are not limited to: ● Creation of a study-aid app for educational content delivery. ● Utilize wiseCIO technology in the inventory management for the CVS mock pharmacy and Workforce Innovation and Talent Center (WITC) on the Lane College Campus. ● Develop digital approach to memorize drug names and their indications. ● Success story of pharmacy technician students who use the app in exam preparation. ● A written report explaining the operation of the app and outcomes. This will involve several different steps for the students, including: ● Testing and validation of the app through evidence-based feedback. This may be through surveys, participant interviews, and exam success of students who used the app in the learning drug names and their indications. ● Conduct user testing of the app with the pharmacy technician students preparing for national certification exam. ● Analyze the results of the survey and user testing. ● Provide an analysis of the results and recommendations for improvement. WHAT SKILLS OR TECHNOLOGIES WILL HELP LEARNERS TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT? In order to complete this project, students can self-teach, but it is beneficial to be familiar with: Data science that utilizes machine learning automata by retrieving groupings of content. Knowledge of data collection tools like Microsoft Excel Basic Knowledge of pharmacology and drug names. Technology Integration: Familiarity with software or platforms that facilitate data sharing. Verification of data accuracy Knowledge of online meeting tools like Microsoft Teams and Zoom Online Analytical processing via multidimensional (data) mining (OLAP) Universal interface & User-centered Experience on wiseCIO technology developed in-house by the Lane College computer science department. The wiseCIO (web-based intelligent service emerging with Cloud Information Outlet) technology visualizes existing websites for the ultimate user-centered experience. Students will be expected to research and learn more about the above as the project goes along. HOW WILL YOU SUPPORT LEARNERS IN COMPLETING THE PROJECT? ● Our team will be available to connect with the students as needed and to provide guidance and support throughout the project. ● The pharmacy technician students will be offered an externship opportunity at local CVS pharmacy. The externship offers the opportunity to work closely with professional pharmacists while gaining valuable experience in pharmacy practice. ● Students will have access to faculty for mentorship and supervision whenever needed to help facilitate the project. ● We will be able to give students any of the educational information and content necessary to complete this project.

Interaction Design & Social Media Graphics
AD-390
This experience is designed for learners in their third year of a program focused on front-end design for digital interactive content. Participants have developed skills in user interface design, user experience design, and social media marketing strategies enabling them to create visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces. They are eager to apply their classroom knowledge to real-world projects, enhancing their ability to design and implement interactive digital solutions. This experience allows learners to collaborate with industry professionals, bringing fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to the table.

Physical Computing 2025
EGR330
Bring on learners from Alma College to be your learner-consultants in a project-based experience. Learners will work on one main project over the semester, connecting with you with virtual communication tools as needed. In our Physical Computing course, students will gain insight into how engineering, science, and culture intersect, engaging in cross-disciplinary projects to construct interactive physical objects that integrate mechanical, electronic, and computing systems. Through this experience, they will apply models and knowledge from their major to comprehend the intricate connection between technology and society. Our students are ready to bring their innovative ideas to life. They are eager to collaborate with you to address real-world challenges. With a diverse skill set and a thirst for creativity, they are well-equipped to revolutionize your business.