Despite being outnumbered at predominantly white institutions (PWIs), students, staff, and faculty of color feel burdened by the responsibility of having to educate their white peers regarding racism and racial justice. When conversations about racial injustice arise at PWIs, cultural centers, ethnic studies departments, and student ethnic identity groups are often tasked with offering solutions […]
Revitalizing Your Donor Relations Program November 17 – 19, 2020 | Eastern Time Improve the effectiveness of your stewardship efforts. 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 as it gets closer […]
Innovation and creativity are what higher ed needs right now to push past the challenges of 2020. Creativity requires your team to share ideas, challenge each other’s ideas, admit mistakes, and move past them. It requires risk-taking and an entrepreneurial spirit to try new things. To support a culture of creativity, you, as their leader, […]
In the current landscape of higher education, there are complex challenges that need to be solved – whether it be curriculum revisions, overcoming the enrollment cliff, or finding new ways of fundraising. In order to respond successfully to these challenges, you will need to dream what has not yet been imagined. However, this cannot be […]
As a Department Chair, one of the most important relationships you have to forge is the one with your Dean. Ideally, this relationship is built on mutual trust, healthy communication, and a shared understanding of what the department—and by extension, the College—is trying to achieve. But such a relationship takes work, and the onus is […]
As higher education faces tighter budgets and declining enrollments, many institutions are exploring a shared services model to lower costs, make services more efficient, and reduce redundancies across campus. By making operations like finance, HR, IT, and pre- and post-award services leaner, institutions can free up resources and invest in what will distinguish their institution—academic […]
We know that many advancement shops are looking to better engage underrepresented alumni populations, but it can be difficult to know what initial steps you should take toward incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts into your strategy. Join us to learn the best approaches to collecting qualitative information and measuring quantitative data from your alumni […]
Transformational Gifts: Attaining the Gift of a Lifetime November 12 – 13, 2020 Navigating a transformational gift can be one of the most important and impactful events for your institution. How are you engaging your top donors? Welcome to your course page for your virtual conference! We’ll be adding links to meeting rooms, schedules, social […]
We know that a sense of belonging is a crucial factor when it comes to student success and retention—but what does that look like during a global pandemic? Join us for this virtual training to hear how our expert speaker is: Integrating lessons learned from his time working on retention at St. Cloud State University […]
Despite making great strides in terms of gender equity in the workplace, research indicates that women are less confident than men and are more likely to receive negative feedback when they do assert themselves. While men who are outspoken, ambitious, or decisive are viewed as good leaders, women who demonstrate these same traits are labeled […]
Strategies to Strengthen Transfer Student Enrollment and Success November 4 – 6, 2020 Learn the immediate steps you can take to improve your transfer student pathways. 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 […]
Writing Workshop for Advancement Strengthen the voice and consistency of your communications to donors and alumni. Login On: October 15, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. ET Zoom Login Instructions JOIN ZOOM MEETING https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88682834023?pwd=MzZBTzBPTVh0RXZTVWpqNXlHbi9JUT09 Meeting ID: 886 8283 4023 Passcode: 120898 Prepare for the Workshop This workshop is intentionally designed to allow for maximum learning, connections, and […]
Reassess Your Language and Processes to Build Better Gift Agreements October 14 – 15, 2020 Revisit your gift agreements and improve your processes to help protect your institution and donors. 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 […]
Foundations of Title IX Investigations: Training & Certification October 23 & 26, 2020 Approach your sexual harassment investigations with greater confidence. 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 as it gets […]
The current Black Lives Matter movement and the fallout from COVID-19 have higher ed leaders searching for constructive ways to engage students, faculty, and staff in dialogue about difficult issues. Listening to underrepresented voices and creating space for healthy exchange is critical for building an engaged community and maintaining a positive campus climate. There are […]
Managing your career in higher education takes focus, confidence, and a willingness to work through the unique barriers we face as women. Join us for this webcast to learn: How to assess current and future opportunities to see if they are a fit for your career goals How to negotiate What steps to take if […]
Customer Service Skills Training: Certification for Higher Education Professionals October 27 – 29, 2020 Gain the knowledge and skills you need to provide high quality customer service. 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 […]
With only 30% of universities being led by women presidents, getting perspectives on how these women grew their skillsets and navigated their careers is paramount to helping aspiring women leaders attain their leadership goals. In this two-part session, you will hear two former women presidents look back on their careers and share: How they advocated […]
Many institutions temporarily adopted test-optional admission processes in response to COVID-19, while others are still considering implementing it or making the switch permanent. Although the benefits of going test-optional are widely acknowledged, the process of moving to test-optional when internal stakeholders are accustomed to the traditional model can be tricky to navigate. Join us for […]
Institute for Advanced Gift Officers: Enhancing Your Donor and Portfolio Strategy December 8 – 9, 2020 Now that you’ve mastered the fundraising essentials, learn what it takes to upgrade donors and secure more complex gifts. Welcome to your course page for your virtual conference! We’ll be adding links to meeting rooms, schedules, social media, and course materials as […]
