CIC periodically offers a leadership colloquium for presidents. The colloquium is designed to engage participants in a selection of cases drawn from classical and contemporary thought and bring them into relevance to the situations faced by today's presidents. The pleasures of reading familiar works anew are combined with the practical benefit of reflection on their relevance to contemporary academic leadership issues. The seminar helps prepare presidents for changes and challenges in the decades ahead, to understand complex and unprecedented situations, and be prepared to bring into practical use the best strategic wisdom.