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2007
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For the most current information about the conference, including schedules and sessions, please refer above to the Institute Program.
The Anticipatory Presidency and the 21st Century Campus
This year’s Institute will address a range of topics important
to presidents as they anticipate the future of their institutions—strategic
visions, fundraising, board relations, enrollment management, institutional
planning, educational programs, and legal issues—as well as considerations
of personal renewal and support.
Keynote
Address -
Higher Education and Society: The International Dimension
Thursday, January 4, 5:00-6:15 p.m.
George Rupp is president, International Rescue Committee. He previously served as president of Columbia and Rice Universities and dean of the Harvard Divinity School, and is the author of Globalization Challenged.
Plenary
Session -
Science, Engineering, and Mathematics Education and Research in the 21st
Century
Friday, January 5, 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Rita Colwell is Distinguished Professor, University of Maryland,
College Park and Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health,
and Chairman, Canon U.S. Life Sciences, Inc. From 1998 to 2004 she served
as director of the National Science Foundation.
Respondents: James Gentile, President, Research Corporation,
and Stanton Hales, President, The College of Wooster
Plenary
Session -
Confronting the Challenges and Seizing the Opportunities of the 21st Century:
Pulling It All Together
Saturday, January 6, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Michael Dolence is president, Michael G. Dolence and Associates. He consults widely with colleges, universities, and associations and is the coauthor of Strategic Choices for the Academy: How Demand for Lifelong Learning Will Re-Create Higher Education (1998). Earlier he founded the New York State Public Opinion Poll and conducted policy analyses for the Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities in New York.
Closing Plenary -
Forecasting the Financial Future of Independent Higher Education
Sunday, January 7, 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
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A panel of current and former presidents, who are also economists conducting
ongoing research programs, will explore critical issues in higher education
finance, pricing, and discounting.
James Doti, President, Chapman University
Michael McPherson, President, Spencer Foundation and former President,
Macalester College
Morton Schapiro, President, Williams College
Wednesday, January 3
Noon–8:00 p.m., New Presidents Program, New Spouses Program
Thursday, January 4
7:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m., New Presidents Program, New Spouses Program
8:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m., CIC Board of Directors Meeting
1:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Workshop
Presidents Institute Begins
5:00–6:15 p.m., Keynote Address and Welcome
6:30–9:00 p.m., Welcoming Buffet Dinner and Hospitality
8:45–9:30 p.m., Sponsors Reception
Friday, January 5
7:15–8:15 a.m., Continental Breakfast
8:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m., Sessions (including box lunch)
1:30–4:00 p.m., Workshops
1:30–5:30 p.m., Optional Trips
5:00–6:30 p.m., All-Institute Reception
6:30 p.m., “Dine-Around” Dinners
Saturday, January 6
7:15–8:15 a.m., Continental Breakfast
8:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m., Sessions
1:30–4:00 p.m., Workshop
1:30–5:00 p.m., Optional Trip
6:00–7:00 p.m., Awards Reception
7:00–9:30 p.m., Awards Banquet
Sunday, January 7
7:15–8:15 a.m., Continental Breakfast
8:30–9:30 a.m., Annual Business Meeting
9:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m., Sessions
Presidents Institute Ends
12:30–6:00 p.m., Workshop on Comprehensive Campaigns
1:30–9:00 p.m., Presidential Vocation and Institutional Mission
Seminar Follow-up
Sunday, January 7
8:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m., Presidential Vocation and Institutional Mission
Seminar Follow-up
FRIDAY, JANUARY 5, 2006
-----10:15–11:30 a.m.-----
Educating Trustees and the Campus: Uses of Data in Decision-Making
How can new benchmarking approaches, such as institutional dashboards
and CIC’s Key Indicators Tool and Financial Indicators Tool, help
to create productive discussions with boards, faculties, and others?
Beverley Byers-Pevitts, President, Park University
G.T. Smith, President, Bethany College (WV)
Michael Williams, President, The Austen Group
National Media Perspectives on Higher Education
Representatives of national media organizations will share insights into
the higher education stories they cover and the issues that they find
important.
Daniel Golden, Deputy Bureau Chief, Boston, The Wall Street
Journal
Tim Goral, Editor, University Business
Jane Karr, “Education Life” Editor, The New York Times
Preparing the Successor Generation of Presidents
A retired, a long-serving, and a new president discuss the role that current
presidents should play in developing future presidents.
Paul Dovre, President Emeritus, Concordia College (Moorhead, MN)
Stephen Jennings, President, University of Evansville
Cynthia Zane, President, Hilbert College
Deciding Whether and How to Engage in Online Education
Presidents are increasingly confronted with questions about whether to
begin online programs or how to know whether their current programs meet
evolving standards of quality.
William Fox, President, Culver-Stockton College
Arthur Kirk, President, St. Leo University
-----11:45 a.m.–1:00 p.m.----- (box lunch is included)
Data, Accreditation, and the Balance between Public Accountability
and Institutional Improvement
How can institutional needs for improvement and the public’s need
for transparency be reconciled?
Judith Eaton, President, Council for Higher Education Accreditation
Judson Carlberg, President, Gordon College
The Unattached President and the Office of the President
This session will be an opportunity for unmarried presidents to share
approaches to carrying out the full range of activities connected with
the office of the president.
Charles Flynn, President, College of Mount Saint Vincent
Evelyn Lynch, President, St. Joseph’s College
An Exploration of College Admissions
A Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist will discuss his newly published book,
The Price of Admission, based on his news reporting on admissions
practices at highly selective institutions. Copies of the book will be
available for purchase.
Daniel Golden, Deputy Bureau Chief, Boston, The Wall Street
Journal
Measuring Institutional Effectiveness
This session will present a template for alternative uses of institutional
resources such as facilities, finances, and people.
Salvatore Ciolino, Associate Vice President for Enrollment and Educational
Services, and Director for Institutional Analysis, Gettysburg College
Katherine Will, President, Gettysburg College
Science, Engineering, and Mathematics Education and Research
in the 21st Century: A Discussion
Following the plenary address by Rita Colwell, this discussion will explore
in greater depth the implications for independent colleges and universities
of recent developments in science.
Mauri Ditzler, President, Monmouth College
James Gentile, President, Research Corporation
SATURDAY, JANUARY 6, 2006
-----8:30–9:45 a.m.-----
Update on Legal Issues
An experienced higher education attorney and lawyer-president will discuss
the president’s relations with the institution’s legal counsel
and how to avoid the “seven deadly sins.”
Steven Bahls, President, Augustana College (IL)
Kent Weeks, Principal, Weeks, Anderson, and Baker
Engaging All Constituencies in the Planning Process
This session will consider several effective planning processes, ranging
from coping with “red ink” to a board game that provoked informed
discussion.
Wendy Libby, President, Stephens College
Stephen MacDonald, President, Lebanon Valley College
Wayne Powell, President, Lenoir-Rhyne College
Internationalizing Through Recruitment and Exchanges
What are successful strategies in recruiting students from other countries
and internationalizing the campus?
Loren Anderson, President, Pacific Lutheran University
Larry Goodwin, President, The College of St. Scholastica
Erik Nielsen, President, Franklin College of Switzerland
A “Second Presidency” at the Same Institution
This session will reflect on the evolution of long-term presidencies.
Esther Barazzone, President, Chatham College
James Davis, President, Shenandoah University
Theodore Long, President, Elizabethtown College
-----11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m.-----
Coping with Personal and Family Issues
When dealing with issues of their own health, death of a family member,
or a child’s disabilities, presidents must often do so in quite
public ways. Presidents (and a spouse) will share successful strategies
about both the public and private aspects of these situations.
William Johnston, President, Iowa Wesleyan University
Kathleen Owens, President, Gwynedd-Mercy University
Irene Powell, Presidential Spouse, Mount St. Mary’s University
Thomas Powell, President, Mount St. Mary’s University
Applying Large-University Fundraising Techniques at Smaller Institutions
How can small and mid-sized institutions adapt approaches used at institutions
with large development staffs?
John Sellars, President, Drury University
Kerry Romesburg, President, Jacksonville University
Steering by Rankings: Destiny or Opportunity
Are there now opportunities to move the current enrollment management
“system” in directions that emphasize educational values?
Lloyd Thacker, Executive Director, The Education Conservancy
John Strassburger, President, Ursinus College
Robert Weisbuch, President, Drew University
The Final Contract
Which features are particularly appropriate for employment contracts of
presidents nearing the end of their tenures?
Raymond Cotton, Vice President for Higher Education, ML Strategies,
LLC
Presidents “Open Mike”
This open forum is an opportunity for presidents to raise both specific
questions and large issues.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 7, 2006
-----9:45–11:00 a.m.-----
The Board and the President
This session will address several “hot button” issues involving
trustees, including board restructuring, board self-evaluation, and presidential
evaluation. Presidents will have opportunities to share experiences on
these topics.
Sr. Margaret Carney, President, St. Bonaventure University
Brent DeVore, President, Otterbein College
Preparing for and Reacting to Crises
How should presidents prepare for and react to crises precipitated by
circumstances as varied as natural disasters, reprehensible student actions,
or controversial speakers?
Trudie Kibbe Reed, President, Bethune-Cookman College
David Pollick, President, Birmingham-Southern College
Joan Hinde Stewart, President, Hamilton College
The President and the Optimized Admissions Program: What Presidents
Should Expect, What Presidents Should Do
Informed presidential leadership is essential for effective use of sophisticated
tools to optimize financial aid, manage inquiries and prospect pools,
and generate applications in an e-world in which students—not colleges—decide
whether communication takes place.
Nathan Mueller, Principal, Hardwick~Day
Pamela Jolicoeur, President, Concordia College (Moorhead, MN)
Carol Stack, Principal, Hardwick~Day
Assessing and Making the Case for General and Liberal Arts Education
This session will consider the president’s role in making the case
for the central educational purposes of the curriculum.
Ronald Crutcher, President, Wheaton College (MA)
Edwin Welch, President, University of Charleston
Cost Disease in Higher Education: Diagnosis and Treatment
Friday, January 5, 1:30–3:30 p.m.
Why should presidents be concerned about it? What can be done to mitigate
its effects? This workshop will include discussion of a “white paper”
on cost disease, report on research using a new diagnostic comparative
index, and examples of ways that institutions have addressed these issues.
John M. Krieger, President, Bridger
Brian Zucker, President, Human Capital Resource Corporation
Workshop on Comprehensive Campaigns
Sunday, January 7, 12:30–6:00 p.m.
At any given time, many institutions are engaged in some phase of the
campaign—planning, implementing, or completing. Topics will include
pre-campaign planning; feasibility study; major donor “moves management”;
roles of the president, vice president for institutional advancement,
and board; and records and prospect research. This workshop is conducted
in cooperation with the Council for Advancement and Support of Education,
and presidents may invite their chief advancement officer to participate
with them in this post-Institute event. There is a registration fee of
$75 per person, which includes lunch. Please register using the general
Institute registration form.
Moderator: Jake Schrum, President, Southwestern University
Richard Allen, President and Principal, RPA Inc.
Esther Barazzone, President, Chatham College
Mason Blacher, President, Mason Jay Blacher and Associates
Robert Duffett, President, Dakota Wesleyan University
Ted Grossnickle, Chairman and CEO, Johnson, Grossnickle and Associates,
Inc.
Douglas Mason, Principal, Gonser Gerber Tinker Stuhr
Timothy Thyreen, President, Waynesburg College
Dennis Vest, Principal/CEO, The Charitable Resources Group
Case Studies in the Presidency: A Confidential Seminar
Thursday, January 4, 1:30–4:00 p.m.
Friday, January 5, 1:30–4:00 p.m.
Saturday, January 6, 1:30–4:00 p.m.
Every president faces a number of difficult decisions about complex issues—complex
because they have true significance for the institution, frequently involve
multiple constituencies, and often promise unpleasant consequences both
anticipated and unanticipated. Yet presidents rarely have opportunities
for candid reflection on these situations with others who have confronted
similar dilemmas. Participation in each seminar will be limited to no
more than 12 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 four-minute oral presentation). Participants will
reflect together on the resolution and attendant consequences of each
case. The goal of this seminar is for each president to gain a deeper
understanding of decision-making strategies. There is no additional fee
for these seminars. Presidents must register for a seminar on the Institute
registration form.
Facilitators: Ann Die Hasselmo, Senior Consultant, Academic Search,
Inc.
James Ferrare, President, Academic Search, Inc.
Patricia van der Vorm, Senior Consultant, Academic Search, Inc.
CIC’s Annual Business Meeting takes place at the Presidents Institute on Sunday, January 7, 8:30–9:30 a.m.
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 Saturday, January 6, 6:00–9:30 p.m.
Allen P. Splete Outstanding Service Award
Eugene M. Lang
CIC Awards for Philanthropy
George I. Alden Trust
Marvin Suomi
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 check the appropriate place on the registration form.
Cost: $95 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.
INDIVIDUAL CONSULTATIONS
Presidents will again have opportunities to schedule individual appointments
with selected experts.
PRESIDENT-TO-PRESIDENT
At its core, the Presidents Institute is designed to provide multiple
opportunities for presidents to share ideas with presidents of similar
institutions. The formal program includes sessions led by presidents,
not only to share effective institutional practices but also to discuss
open-ended issues. In addition, the Institute schedule allows a variety
of networking opportunities, including dinners, receptions, and recreation.
BREAKFAST MEETINGS
Friday, January 5, 7:15–8:15 a.m.
- Historically Black Colleges and Universities Presidents
- Online Consortium of Independent Colleges and Universities
Saturday, January 6, 7:15–8:15 a.m.
- Nonmember Presidents and Presidents Attending the Institute for the
First Time
- Project Pericles
OTHER MEETINGS
Thursday, January 4, 6:30–9:00 p.m.
Welcoming Buffet Dinner and Hospitality
Friday, January 5, 5:00–6:30 p.m.
All-Institute Reception
Friday, January 5, 6:30 p.m.
Dine-Around Dinners: 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 several
groups at the CIC registration desk. CIC arranges transportation; each
person pays his or her share of the meal at the restaurant.
Saturday, January 6, 5:00–6:00 p.m.
NCAA Videoconference: Because of the one-time overlap of the CIC Presidents
Institute with the Annual Convention of the National Collegiate Athletic
Association, the NCAA is hosting a videoconference so that presidents
whose institutions are members of NCAA may receive an update on issues
to be voted on at the Convention.
Sunday, January 7, 1:30–9:00 p.m.
Monday, January 8, 8:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Presidential Vocation and Institutional Mission Follow-up Event: This
is the second meeting for participants in the 2006-2007 program.
Monday, January 8, 8:00–10:00 a.m.
Tuesday, January 9, 8:00–10:00 a.m.
Adventist Association of Colleges and Universities
Wednesday, January 3, Noon–8:00 p.m.
Thursday, 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.
Welcome
Chair: Marylouise Fennell, RSM, Senior Counsel, CIC
Scott Miller, President, Wesley College
Luncheon Speaker
Candace Introcaso, CDP, President, La Roche College
Who We Are!
Rosemary Jeffries, RSM, President, Georgian Court University
Walter Broadnax, President, Clark Atlanta University
The Presidency—Striving for Success
Jay Lemons, President, Susquehanna University
Financial Fundamentals for the Small College or University
Thomas Kepple, President, Juniata College
New Presidents Dinner
Hosts: Earl and Melanie Brooks, President and Presidential Spouse,
Tri-State University
Working with the Board
Douglas 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 Artman, President, Viterbo University
Marianne Inman, President, Central Methodist University
You Got the Job, Now What?
William Luckey, President, Lindsey Wilson College
Friday, January 5, 8:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Saturday, January 6, 8:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Sunday, 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.
Welcome
Luncheon
During the opening Spouses Program Welcome Luncheon, Suzanne Fisher
Staples, author of Under the Persimmon Tree and Shabanu
Daughter of the Wind, novels set in Afghanistan and Pakistan, will
relate how her experiences in these countries led her to write novels.
The Role of the Presidential Spouse in Fundraising
Angel Broadnax, Presidential Spouse, Clark Atlanta University
J. Laird Hanson, Presidential Spouse, Hamline University
Finding Your Vocation as Presidential Spouse
Mary Ellen Summerlin, Presidential Spouse, Schreiner University
The Role and Influence of the Presidential Spouse
Matthew Thompson, Ph.D. Candidate, Institute of Higher Education,
University of Georgia
Developing Programs for Spouses of Trustees
Sheila Garren, Presidential Spouse, Lynchburg College
Patricia Kepple, Presidential Spouse, Juniata College
Presidential Spouses and the Media
Betty Long, Presidential Spouse and Board Chairman’s Assistant,
Elizabethtown College
Laura Wilcox, CIC Vice President for Communications
Keith Moore, CIC Senior Advisor
Discussion Groups
Topics will include male perspectives on serving as presidential spouse,
planning an inauguration, raising children while serving as presidential
spouse, and lessons learned over many years in the role of presidential
spouse.
Wednesday, January 3, Noon–8:00 p.m.
Thursday, January 4, 7:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Following the same schedule as the New Presidents Program, this
day-and-a-half workshop affords opportunities for new presidential spouses
to meet and share ideas with other new presidential spouses.
Welcome and Who We Are
Abigail Pribbenow, Presidential Spouse, Augsburg College
Edward W.S. Neff, Presidential Spouse, The Sage Colleges
Overview of the Roles of the Presidential Spouse
Mary Ann Rehnke, Vice President for Programs, CIC
Reinventing Yourself as Presidential Spouse
Karla M. Kincannon, Presidential Spouse, Hiwassee College
Finding Your Niche on Campus and in the Community
Lynne Joyce, Presidential Spouse, Ripon College
David P. Inman, Presidential Spouse, Central Methodist University
Navigating the Minefields while Serving as a Presidential Spouse
Sheryl Y. Head, Presidential Spouse, Urbana University
Open Mike for Presidential Spouse Questions
Jeanette S. Cureton, Presidential Spouse, Elmhurst College
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Arizona Sonoran Desert Museum
Friday, January 5, 1:30-5:30 p.m.
This combination zoological park and botanical garden is a delightful
place to view and enjoy all the area’s desert wonders—animal
and plant, including reptiles and insects. The museum features more than
300 animal species, 1,200 kinds of plants, a walk-in aviary, and 2 miles
of paths traversing 21 acres of beautiful desert. Guests will depart from
the Westin resort’s front drive with a professional tour guide.
Price per person: $59.00
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Sabino Canyon/Degrazia's Gallery in the Sun
Friday, January 5, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Wildlife and fauna flourish in this preserve, where Columbian mammoths
roamed 12,000 years ago. About 1200 A.D., irrigation dams were placed
in the creek by Hohokam Indians. An open-air, outdoor motorized tram makes
several stops for guests to take in the panoramic views. This tour also
stops at DeGrazia’s Gallery in the Sun, featuring artist Ted DeGrazia’s
earliest and latest works exhibited in a group of low-slung adobe huts.
Guests will depart from the Westin resort’s front drive with a professional
tour guide.
Price per person: $39.00
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"4-Wheeling" Jeep Adventure
Saturday, January 6, 1:30-5:00 p.m.
“Four-wheeling” is the perfect way to see the real Sonoran
Desert. From the desert floor to the majestic mountains, the trip will
include visits to some of the most beautiful desert regions in Arizona.
Visitors will enjoy a botanical nature walk and see a live critter demonstration
for an up-close look at some of the desert’s inhabitants. Guests
will be picked up at the resort’s front drive in open-air jeep scramblers
and then head for the base of the Tortolita Mountains.
Price per person: $79.00
Please be aware that capacities are limited on the optional excursions. In the event your choice is full when you register, you will be placed on a wait list and contacted if space becomes available.
All program sessions of the Presidents Institute will be held at the Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa. At this point, registrations are running ahead of prior years, and consequently the Westin La Paloma is almost fully booked for the Institute dates. CIC has therefore reserved additional rooms at the Westward Look Resort. See below under "Additional Hotel Information."
The Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa
3800 East Sunrise Drive
Tucson, AZ 85718-3302
Tel: (520) 742-6000 or (800) 937-8461
Fax: (520)577-5878
Hotel Reservation Information
Room Rate—$159 single/double
(520) 742-6000 or (800) 937-8461
Deadline for CIC rate: December 1, 2006
To book your hotel reservations online at the CIC conference rate, go to The Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa. If you are calling to make your reservations, please indicate that you are with the Council of Independent Colleges Presidents Institute to receive the discounted conference rate. Please note that reservations made after the deadline cannot be guaranteed the conference rate, but will only be accommodated at this rate subject on room availability
The Westin La Paloma is located 17 miles (20 minutes) from the Tucson International Airport and situated north of the Sonora Desert. This resort offers a variety of attractions and recreational activities. Golf enthusiasts can test their skills on the 27-hole Jack Nicklaus signature course, and tennis lovers can play on 10 lighted tennis courts. For those with relaxation in mind, the Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa is the perfect escape offering a variety of treatments. This AAA four diamond resort is nestled in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains and provides luxurious guest rooms and superb service. Guarded by a century-old giant Saguaro cactus, this unique environment is a blend of Native American, the American West, and Spanish cultures.
Self-parking is free at the Westin La Paloma and overnight valet parking is $12.00.
For general hotel information visit www.westin.com/lapaloma.
Additional Hotel Information
CIC has reserved additional rooms at the Westward Look Resort. Set high
in the foothills, the Westward Look offers suite-sized rooms and overlooks
Tucson. The CIC room rate is $149 single/double and the reservation deadline
date is December 4, 2006. To make reservations, please contact the Westward
Look Resort directly, and indicate that you are part of the CIC Presidents
Institute. Shuttle service will be provided to and from the Westin La
Paloma.
Westward Look Resort
245 East Ina Road
Tucson, Arizona 85704
(800) 722-2500 or (520) 297-1151
Airport Transportation
The Westin La Paloma is approximately a 20-minute drive from Tucson International
Airport. Regular taxi service is available from the airport and the cost
ranges between $35-$40 one way. Other transportation services are available
but reservations are recommended at least 48 hours in advance.
Catalina Transportation Services, Inc. offers 24-hour service to and from Tucson International Airport. Reservations are available online at www.catalinatransportation.com or call 520/624-5466. Fare per car is approximately $112.00 (will accommodate 2-3 passengers).
Foothills Sedan operates directly from the Westin La Paloma
Resort and Spa and offers 24-hour service. Fare is $50.00. For reservations
call (888)563-7346 or (520)294-2483.
Arizona Stagecoach offers 24-hour door-to-door shuttle service
to and from Tucson International Airport. Counters are inside the airport
and reservations can be made upon arrival, but might be subject to a wait
period. For reservations, call 520/881-4111 or 520/889-1000; or go www.azstagecoach.com.
Fare is $35.00 one-way and $60.00 roundtrip.
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# 033E0004. 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.
Dress Guidelines
Casual resort wear is appropriate throughout the Institute. Business attire
is suggested only for the Awards Banquet on Saturday, January 6. If you
plan to participate in any of the tours be sure to bring along a hat,
sunscreen, and walking shoes. The average temperatures in Tucson in January
are high 67 degrees, low 37 degrees.
Family and Guests
All daytime sessions during the Presidents Institute, including breakfast
and lunch discussions, are restricted to registered attendees only. 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 on the registration form.
Please note that CIC requires full payment by check at the time of registration, and registration confirmation will be sent only upon receipt of payment. CIC does not accept credit card payment. If you have questions, please contact Kim Farmer at kfarmer@cic.nche.edu.
Full refunds, minus a $50 processing fee, will be made prior to December 8, 2006. Cancellations received between December 9 and December 15, 2006 incur a charge equal to 25% of the registration fee. Requests received after December 15, 2006 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 Kim Farmer, CIC Conference Coordinator, by fax at (202) 466-7238 or by email at kfarmer@cic.nche.edu.
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