The ICI issues a certificate of election to Fellows and Scholars upon nomination and affirmative vote by the Collegium of Fellows. The certificate attests to the review and confirmation of academic credentials and scholarly standing of the person named. The certificate is signed by the ICI Director on behalf of the Collegium. In addition, the ICI issues a Certificate of Participation to all persons presenting scholarly papers at the biennial Summer Symposium and Professional Development Conference. The certificate attests to the international venue presentation of the paper together with peer review and dialogue on the substance of the contribution made. The certificate is signed by the ICI Director and the appropriate university official in charge of the Summer Symposium venue. To secure the authenticity of certification documents, they are never issued in electronic form. All certification may be authenticated by contacting the ICI Director.