A separate training in this educational series on racial inequity dialogue explored why conversations about racial inequity and bias can be so challenging, and now this session will help you to identify the root source of your discomfort and understand why a wide range of emotions in such moments is natural. In this workshop series, […]
For years, there has been an increasingly dominant narrative in our society about the importance of being kind or “politically correct.” While these are important principles, we must nevertheless unpack and examine how this narrative often gets in the way of difficult yet essential conversations about race and racial inequity. The truth is, if we […]
Faculty Affairs Roundtable for Unit-Level Leaders: A Cohort-Based Series May 26 – June 30, 2022 Individual Dates: May 26, June 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2022 Engage with a cohort of unit-level faculty and academic affairs leaders to build your network, explore common issues, and share current practices. Login On Starting: May 26, 2022 […]
The past two years of annual giving have given rise to more short-term, cause-based campaigns, in which newly formulated 60- to 90-day campaigns have become more of the norm than the exception. With this change, advancement shops have been able to generate a more focused pipeline for different areas of their institutions, acquire new donors, […]
5 Principles of Effective Leadership: A Bootcamp for Leaders at All Levels July 12 – August 9, 2022 Individual Dates: July 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9, 2022 Important Links Contact Moira Killoran to learn more. Welcome! Thank you so much for joining us on your leadership development learning journey! Over the course of these […]
Becoming a Writer: Strategies for Success in Scholarly Writing and Publication June 21 – August 2, 2022 Individual Dates: June 21, 28, July 12, 19, 26, and August 2, 2022 Important Links Contact Moira Killoran to learn more. Welcome! Welcome to Becoming a Writer: Strategies for Success in Scholarly Writing and Publication. We invite you […]
Title of VT/WC Pullquote Login On: June 22, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. ET JOIN ZOOM MEETING Full Event Information VIEW EVENT PAGE Including: Agenda Overview Speaker Bios Prepare for the Workshop This workshop is intentionally designed to allow for maximum learning, connections, and engagement. We advise the following in order to participate fully:
To shift the mindset of a leadership annual donor into that of a major donor requires you to go beyond just knowing their capacity; you must also understand what the donor wants to see their gift accomplish, and how to align that specific desire with your institutional needs. This requires knowing how effective each component […]
Managing Difficult Faculty and Staff: A Bootcamp for Leaders October 4 – 25, 2022 Individual Sessions Dates: October 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2022 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 Contact Moira Killoran to […]
Faculty and staff giving campaigns are an integral part of every annual giving strategy. However, the key to their success is the participation of dedicated volunteers. Without those volunteers, your faculty and staff giving campaign cannot reach its full potential. As a result, by changing how you approach potential volunteers among your faculty and staff, […]
The pandemic has required all of us to pivot in new ways. We’ve often had to take on additional responsibilities that may not align with our strengths and interests, and have had to manage our relationships almost exclusively in a virtual space. Still, our success is often measured in immediate gains, and it’s unclear how […]
Actualize Your Purpose and Legacy: Workshop on Improving Your Well-Being Get clear on what success looks like for you and intentionally create the impact you want to leave in the world. Login On: September 9, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. ET JOIN ZOOM MEETING Full Event Information VIEW EVENT PAGE Including: Agenda Overview Speaker Bios Prepare […]
Actualize Your Purpose and Legacy: Workshop on Improving Your Well-Being Get clear on what success looks like for you and intentionally create the impact you want to leave in the world. Login On: June 17, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. ET JOIN ZOOM MEETING Full Event Information VIEW EVENT PAGE Including: Agenda Overview Speaker Bios Prepare […]
Course Details Released 4/14/2022 1 h 36 mins of video instruction Downloadable Resources For full event information, view event page Instructors Jennifer Askey We Want to Hear From You! Please take a few minutes to fill out a short survey letting us know about your experience with this course.
In the current environment, change is no longer an infrequent ‘initiative’ that needs managing—it is all around us, it is constant, and it is not going away. But this does not mean that leaders should give up their autonomy: In too many cases, we experience change as happening to us (reactive stance) instead of proactively […]
One of the most challenging barriers new leaders must overcome is the lack of confidence they often face when starting a new role. Whether they are first-time leaders or assuming a new level of responsibility, new leaders must grapple with such internal pressures as misplaced emotions, preconceived notions, and negative self-talk. Learning how to identify […]
In recent years, there has been an uptick in egregious biased or discriminatory incidents that have caught the attention of news and media outlets. When such instances occur, institutions must issue a timely communication quickly, and Chief Diversity and Marketing and Communication Officers are often the ones in charge of formulating the response. However, in […]
In this workshop, you will learn strategies to help you manage and resolve various conflicts within your department or institution. You will be introduced to practical tools that address conflict in its earliest stages before it becomes a formal dispute. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to resolving conflicts. That’s why our expert instructor will present […]
Early career faculty are pulled in numerous, often competing directions during their first years on the job. Consequently, many end up surrendering their long-term goals and aspirations at the expense of short-term demands. Whether volunteering for numerous committees, taking on more student mentees, and/or trying to jumpstart research, it can be easy to lose sight […]
Diversity statements are a relatively new part of the faculty job application packet, yet despite their increasing importance, they can be both puzzling and challenging to write. As a faculty applicant, demonstrating contribution to diversity, equity, and inclusion is now a core part of what you are expected to bring to an institution. As with […]
