Archives: Courses

Beyond Heritage Month: Supporting and Empowering Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Communities as Campuses Reopen

Institutions across the United States host a variety of programs and events throughout the month of May in recognition of Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month. This month-long recognition serves to honor and celebrate the rich histories, achievements, and contributions of APIDA communities while also providing an opportunity to shine light on the […]

DEI Foundations: Student Disability in Higher Education

As faculty and staff, you have undoubtedly interacted with and/or provided accommodations for students with disabilities. However, these students may still face discrimination on your college campuses.  By knowing the kinds of experiences faced by students with disabilities (e.g., physical, mental, psychological, etc.), you are better able to engage in critical reflection and take action to remove […]

Transitioning Advancement toward a Hybrid Workforce Model

Advancement shops were forced to rapidly transition to a fully remote workforce last year due to COVID-19. As institutions plan to reopen in the Fall, we are now preparing for yet another transition to what for many shops will be a hybrid workforce that balances in-person and remote. This moment in time represents an opportunity […]

Build a Team Culture that Embraces Conflict as Productive and Positive

For many, conflict has negative connotations and is something to be feared or avoided. This reaction may arise because conflict often results from differences in values, culture, and bias. Knowing how to respectfully navigate those differences can be difficult, especially when important relationships are at stake. As a leader, there are ways you can foster […]

Faculty Voice: Strategies to Improve Your Online Course Communication

Your faculty voice has the power to shape an online course environment and improve student outcomes. The way you communicate with online learners through your policies, announcements, emails, and assignment feedback impacts student engagement and retention. Now more than ever, instructors need better strategies to support online student success and create genuine connection in the […]

Support Black Women Leaders by Influencing Organizational Culture

Higher ed leaders seeking to diversify their institutions at all levels are not always aware of the additional work Black women leaders must undertake to forge community, navigate implicit role expectations, and find their voice—all within an institutional culture that often renders them invisible. In most cases, a culture-shift must occur before we can truly support an individual. Please join […]

Fundraising for Presidents: An Online Bootcamp

Fundraising for Presidents: An Online Bootcamp October 7- November 11, 2021 | Live Sessions: Oct 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov 4, 11, 2021 Important Links Welcome to Fundraising for Presidents!   We have designed this intensive online advancement-specific bootcamp to provide you with a comprehensive, robust, and practical training to fuel your fundraising strategy and […]

Women’s Leadership Success in Higher Education (Virtual Conference Only)

Women’s Leadership Success in Higher Education June 23 – 24, 2021 Become your most powerful self. Join women from across higher education to gain confidence as a leader, prioritize your goals, chart your career path, and expand your network! EVENT INFORMATION Check back soon for links! ENSURE YOUR TECHNOLOGY IS READY This workshop is intentionally […]

Conflict Management

Instructor Jeanne A.K. Hey, Ph.D.Dean EmeritaUniversity of New England Course Highlights 1 hr, 27 mins of video instruction Downloadable resources Course Details Released 6/22/2021 In this workshop, you will learn strategies to help you manage and resolve a variety of conflicts within your department and institution. You will be introduced to practical tools that can […]

Key Strategies for Diversifying Your Donor Pipeline: An Online Bootcamp

Key Strategies for Diversifying Your Donor Pipeline: An Online Bootcamp January 24 – February 28, 2022 | Individual Sessions: January 24, 31, February 7, 14, and 28 Identify how to make small yet meaningful changes in your DEI initiatives that have long-lasting impact on your donors. EVENT INFORMATION ENSURE YOUR TECHNOLOGY IS READY This workshop is intentionally designed […]

Leading and Influencing as a Department Chair Bootcamp

Leading and Influencing as a Department Chair Bootcamp September 22 – October 27, 2021 | Live sessions September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27, 2021 Important Links To learn more, contact Moira Killoran Welcome to the “Leading and Influencing as a Department Chair” Bootcamp   This is your “one-stop shop” for all course materials […]

Reimagine and Build a More Equitable Workplace Culture

Academic leaders spent most of 2020 pivoting and responding to emergent needs. As the dust settles, with reopening on the horizon, it is now time to stop pivoting and start building for a more sustainable future. Instead of reacting to issues surrounding wellness and equity, we can now rebuild a workplace community that deliberately centers […]

Strengthen Support of Your Underrepresented Faculty to Improve Retention

Strengthen Support of Your Underrepresented Faculty to Improve Retention June 23 – 24, 2021 Promote equity and inclusion in your programs and policies to retain your underrepresented faculty. 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 […]

Disrupting Academic Bullying

Academic bullying can manifest in a number of ways including intimidation, humiliation, belittlement, embarrassment, and undermining another’s authority. No matter how it manifests, academic bullying not only harms the individuals involved, but erodes trust, collaboration, and creativity between colleagues and throughout the community. Join us for an interactive virtual training to learn how to name […]

DEI & Inclusive Leadership

Effective leadership is inclusive leadership. Academic Impressions creates psychologically safe environments for training and discussion around diversity, equity, and inclusion. We know these topics can induce anxiety for some and passion for others. That is why we engage subject-matter experts who are knowledgeable, honest, and approachable when considering topics that many of us were raised […]

Growing and Shaping Your Academic Program Portfolio in a Post-COVID Era

As we begin to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, we find ourselves operating in a higher education environment that is fundamentally changed. Challenges such as declining revenue and enrollments were accelerated by the pandemic, and many institutions have suffered real short-term financial and operational setbacks in the shift to remote learning. In an aim to […]