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Questions & CommentsCIC/CASE Advancement Study

In partnership with the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), CIC is sponsoring a study of the institutional advancement practices of small and mid-sized private colleges and universities. Four similar studies have been jointly conducted, roughly every seven years, dating back to 1976. Information from these comparative studies have provided useful information on mission-critical activities to CIC member institutions as well as a useful portrait of the institutional advancement activities of smaller independent colleges.

CIC members are asked to complete a detailed survey covering a wide range of advancement activities and functions, including:

  • management, staffing, and budget of institutional advancement activities
  • fundraising goals, as well as roles of the president and trustees
  • public relations, marketing, and communication activities
  • alumni activities
  • admissions, and recruitment activities

Information collected from the surveys are analyzed and published in aggregate form. Participation is voluntary and the confidentiality of institutional information is assured. Participating institutions receive a complementary copy of the study findings.

Program Status: In January 2006, surveys were distributed to CIC member institutions with a requested response date of February 28, 2006. CIC and CASE are preparing a report based on survey results that will be available in fall 2007.

CIC/CASE Advancement Survey
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For questions about the CIC/CASE Advancement Survey, contact CIC Director of Research Hal Hartley at hhartley@cic.nche.edu or (202) 466-7230.


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