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Comprehensive Strategies for Title IX Coordinators: Institute and Certification (Pre-Conference Workshop + Virtual Conference)

Comprehensive Strategies for Title IX Coordinators: Institute and Certification (Pre-Conference Workshop + Virtual Conference) August 18 & August 19 – 20, 2021 Learn essential strategies and tools to be more effective and successful as a Title IX Coordinator. PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP Foundations for New Title IX Coordinators Please note that the pre-conference workshop is held in […]

Foundations for New Title IX Coordinators

New Title IX Coordinators may enter their role with little or no formalized training. This workshop will provide new coordinators with less than one year of professional experience with the right tools and strategies to be successful in their new role. The workshop will cover the main responsibilities of a Title IX Coordinator including: Case […]

Exploring Different Pathways to Deanship

In your role as Assistant or Associate Dean, you might be questioning what comes next in your career path. For many, becoming an Academic Dean is an exciting prospect and the clear path forward. But how do you acquire the right skills and experience to prepare you to do the job successfully? And how do […]

Student Philanthropy: Educating Students from Acceptance Letter to New Alum

Student Philanthropy: Educating Students from Acceptance Letter to New Alum August 17 – 18, 2021 Educate your students about philanthropy in order to increase their participation in giving. EVENT INFORMATION ENSURE YOUR TECHNOLOGY IS READY This workshop is intentionally designed to allow for maximum learning, connections, and engagement. We advise the following in order to participate […]

Managing Difficult Conversations as Faculty

Few academics would characterize themselves as comfortable or skilled in navigating difficult conversations. In fact, many of us go out of our way to avoid conflicts. Avoidance not only prevents problems from being resolved but can hinder opportunities to build interpersonal trust and respect within our departments. Effectively navigating difficult conversations can improve your sense of well-being, collegial […]

Effectively Manage Matching and Challenge Gift Campaigns

Many educational institutions benefit from large matching or challenge gifts (not to be confused with corporate matching gift programs). A donor makes a gift or pledge with the expectation that the advancement shop will raise the same amount of funds from other donors. For example, a donor may pledge $50M to a new building project […]

Strategies to Run a Successful Lab as Chair

Running a lab is essential in some disciplines; it is how one maintains a research portfolio, creates an avenue for original publications, and establishes credibility among colleagues in order to build your brand. However, maintaining a lab while Chair can be challenging, considering the added administrative duties associated with leading the department. Join us online […]

Engaging Deans and Academic Leaders in Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving

Collaborating with academic leaders is a strategic priority for many of us, and by connecting with deans and academic leaders in intentional ways early in the fundraising cycle, you help your academic colleagues see themselves within philanthropy. Perhaps more importantly, you also provide alumni and donors the opportunity to realize the impact of their investment. […]

Coaching and Mentoring Faculty Across Career Stages: A Bootcamp for Department Chairs

Coaching and Mentoring Faculty Across Career Stages: A Bootcamp for Department Chairs September 28 – November 2, 2021 Individual Dates: September 28, October 5, 19, 26, November 2, 2021 Important Links To learn more, contact Moira Killoran Welcome!   Welcome to the “Coaching and Mentoring Faculty” Bootcamp.  This is your “one-stop shop” for all course materials […]

Designing, Developing, and Delivering Engaging Online Courses

Every quality online course begins with a clean layout, consistent structure, and clear policies and expectations. But to engage and retain your online learners, it is also essential to create a welcoming learning environment through every communication and to structure in opportunities for meaningful connection with the instructor, classmates, and materials.   This video course offers an overview of best practices in online course design, development, and delivery—from the basics to the more nuanced elements of engagement. Whether you are new to online teaching or want to refresh your skillset, this comprehensive video course will provide strategies and tips […]

Techniques to Build Greater Cultural Humility

In Part One of Academic Impressions’ cultural humility training, you learned about the benefits of building cultural humility and how it can help to mitigate bias that you may have towards a person or group. Join us for Part Two to learn about the techniques that you can incorporate into your daily routine to help […]

6 Strategies for Uniting Student Activists and Campus Administrators

6 Strategies for Uniting Student Activists and Campus Administrators September 9 – 10, 2021 Student activists are more passionate than ever. Learn how to empower yourself and your student activists to cultivate change. EVENT INFORMATION Check back soon for links! ENSURE YOUR TECHNOLOGY IS READY This workshop is intentionally designed to allow for maximum learning, […]

Honoring Names: A Simple Way to Promote Belonging

Instructor Zaragosa “Mito” Diaz-Espinoza, Ph.D. Case Coordinator, Equity, Civil Rights, and Title IX Office, Baylor University Course Highlights 54 mins of video instruction Downloadable resources Course Details Released 9/17/2021 When you pronounce names incorrectly, you have an impact. People with non-Anglo or non-European names, which are perceived as being more difficult to pronounce, may feel anxious […]

Networking Skills for Women Leaders

People have varied reactions to the word “networking.” For example, women sometimes have adverse feelings about networking as they don’t wish to feel they are “using” people. However, this reluctance can hinder their career progression and ability to make an impact where their skillsets would be an asset. In this 90-minute training, you will learn […]

Leadership Academy: Facilitating A World-Class Leadership Program

Leadership Academy: Facilitating A World-Class Leadership Program February 9, 10, 17, 24, and March 3, 2022 Important Links Consultation with Amit Consultation with Clint Contact Moira Killoran to learn more Welcome!   Welcome to Leadership Academy: Facilitating A World-Class Leadership Program.  Our hope is that you walk away with tools to facilitate a more humanistic and experiential […]

Diversify your Alumni Board

Your alumni board is the foundation of your efforts to engage alumni and donors successfully. However, to expand beyond traditional engagement strategies that intentionally connect with your diverse alumni population more effectively, you need to have an alumni board that reflects the current diversity of your student and alumni body. How you construct and implement […]