American higher education includes over 4000 institutions of varying size, structure, and focus, with each serving an increasingly diverse and dwindling number of traditionally college-aged students. But there are still some commonalities in how institutions are governed, financed, organized, and assessed—not to mention the fact that institutions face similar enrollment and retention challenges across the […]
Accreditation can be viewed as the responsibility of Institutional Research when, in fact, their input should take place in the later stages of design. On the front end, faculty have an opportunity to drive and positively impact the process of designing programs for accreditation. By doing so, faculty help to ensure that students are prepared […]
Both university and program-level accrediting organizations are increasingly placing focus on diversity in their requirements, but that criteria can feel ambiguous, and many today are uncertain of how to ensure that their programs comply. This challenge is twofold: first, you must understand the requirements, and second, you must have knowledge of various ways to embed […]
Latina, Latino, and Latinx (Latinx/a/o) leaders have unique knowledge, skills, strengths, and experiences to contribute to higher education, but the academy was built with systemic inequities that can undermine advancement and success. Furthermore, as a changing societal landscape puts diversity front and center, many Latinx/a/o leaders find themselves navigating challenges that peers—who do not share […]
Latina, Latino, and Latinx (Latinx/a/o) leaders have unique knowledge, skills, strengths, and experiences to contribute to higher education, but the academy was built with systemic inequities that can undermine advancement and success. According to the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, “Hispanic enrollment in higher education is expected to exceed 4.1 million students by 2026, […]
Enhancing Your Skills: A Bootcamp for Experienced Leaders March 21 – May 2, 2023 | 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. ET Individual Session Dates: March 21, 28, April 4, 11, 18, 25, and May 2, 2023 Important Links Contact Moira Killoran to learn more. Welcome! Welcome to Enhancing Your Skills: A Bootcamp for Experienced Leaders. Our […]
We all have biases that show up in our interactions and perceptions of others. But these biases can be problematic when they are used unconsciously or consciously to judge, misinterpret, or limit our interactions with others. How often do you pause and reflect on your social interactions and ask yourself “What did I assume about […]
The changing nature of higher education includes shifts in team membership due to turnover and re organization, leadership transitions, and evolving institutional priorities. Leaders need to understand that trust is the foundation of a productive team, especially during times of transition. To foster and maintain trust, you must first understand why it is important, recognize […]
A portfolio is the engine that drives a gift officer’s work and sets them up for future success. However, for new or seasoned professionals alike, opportunities to look at your portfolio with a different viewpoint can be highly beneficial as you seek to understand your portfolio data and prioritize donor relationships. Additionally, in the wake […]
Strategic plans typically take several months to develop and are designed to be implemented over a three- to five-year window. In contrast, the average tenure for a dean is often about three years—less than the time it takes to realize most strategic plans. Layered with the additional complexity of continual leadership transitions throughout the organization, […]
Institute for Annual Giving February 16 – 17, 2023 Improve your annual giving fundraising by incorporating data-driven strategies in digital solicitation, stewardship, and communication. Welcome to your course page for your virtual conference! We’ll be adding links to meeting rooms, schedules, social media, and course materials as they become available. Make sure to check back […]
Research clusters help institutions strengthen research activity by promoting innovative and multidisciplinary research, attracting top research talent, garnering external funding, and promoting institutional identity. Further, by taking part in these initiatives, faculty and academic leaders of various levels gain exposure to strategic planning and leadership development. In this training, we’ll leverage one institution’s blend of […]
As institutions have moved back to in-person or hybrid operations from a largely virtual COVID-19 response, student engagement and disconnection is at an all-time high. While the beginning of this trend predated the pandemic, it has now been compounded by increasing enrollment and retention challenges in the aftermath. We know that students who do not […]
Applying Emotional Intelligence to Your Leadership as Department Chair May 2 – June 6, 2023 Individual Sessions Dates: May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, and June 6, 2023 Welcome to the course page for your bootcamp! More information will be added as we get closer to your event, so please check back soon. Important Links […]
Leading as An Assistant/Associate Dean: An Online Bootcamp May 15, 2023 – June 26, 2023 Individual Session Dates: May 15, May 22, June 5, June 12, June 19, June 26, 2023 Welcome to the course page for your bootcamp! More information will be added as we get closer to your event, so please check back […]
Data can be a powerful tool for understanding attrition and creating student success programs. Student affairs and enrollment professionals often yearn for access to data, but when they do have access, they may struggle with distilling the data they acquire, using that data effectively, and working with others to ask the right questions. This virtual […]
Developing a Comprehensive Retention Plan January 30 & February 3, 2023 Take a strategic look at your student success efforts and develop a retention plan that connects your data, institutional mission, and available resources. Welcome to your course page for your virtual conference! We’ll be adding links to meeting rooms, schedules, social media, and course […]
In Academic Impressions’ 2021 survey of higher ed faculty, staff, and administrators to understand the state of professional development, 80% of respondents reported that more professional development would help them stay in their current role, and 51% of respondents reported experiencing clinical levels of burnout. So what’s the solution? What we found is that providing […]
Faculty Affairs Roundtable for Unit-Level Leaders: A Cohort-Based Series March 23 – April 27, 2023 Individual Dates: March 23, 30, April 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2023 Login Starting On: March 23, 2023 at 12:30 p.m. ET JOIN ZOOM MEETING Full Event Information VIEW EVENT PAGE Including: Agenda Overview Speaker Bios Prepare for the Workshop […]
The Fundamentals of Leadership: A Bootcamp for New or Aspiring Leaders in Higher Ed February 16 – March 30, 2023 Individual Session Dates: February 16, 23, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 , 2023 Welcome to the course page for your bootcamp! More information will be added as we get closer to your event, so […]
