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Implementing Shared Services at Your Institution

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 programs and research. Despite these benefits, not everyone welcomes giving up control over their school, unit, or department, so implementation can be tricky to navigate through pushback. Join us to learn what to expect in the process of transitioning to a centralized shared services model. Ronn Kobalsh, Associate Vice President of Shared Services at University of Chicago, will steer you through the five phases of implementation and share tips on the most challenging aspects, such as: Gathering data to build your case to leadership Anticipating pushback and gaining buy-in across campus Making key decisions that will best serve your unique culture and circumstances

Building a Culture of Inclusion in Your Advancement Shop

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 in order to more effectively make cultural inclusion a part of your shop’s identity. Our expert instructor will ensure that you leave the session knowing small, immediate steps you can take to impact diverse alumni engagement in your operation.

Transformational Gifts: Attaining the Gift of a Lifetime

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 media, and course materials as they become available. Make sure to check back as it gets closer to your conference! DAY 1 DAY 2 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 fully:

Fostering Student Belonging to Support Retention Despite the Global Pandemic

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 Using these lessons to inform the collaborative approach Bowling Green State University is taking to build a sense of community for students by focusing on flexibility, communication, and belonging in a socially distanced world Be part of this interactive conversation to share and brainstorm creative ways you can support student belonging through connections with faculty, staff, and other students.

Gender and Confidence: Why Higher Education Needs More Women to Advocate for Themselves and Each Other

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 brash, bossy, or lacking poise. Double standards and outdated gender norms create unique challenges for women who wish to rise. Join us for this training to learn why this happens, what you can do about it, and how you can manage gender-biased feedback from others. You will leave this training with tools that will enable you to own your confidence as a woman leader.

Strategies to Strengthen Transfer Student Enrollment and Success

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 check back as it gets closer to your conference! DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 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 fully:

Writing Workshop for Advancement

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 engagement. We advise the following in order to participate fully: Agenda October 15, 2020 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Eastern   Technology Check 10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.      Welcome and Introductions 10:15 – 10:45 a.m.     Advancement Communication: The Medium and the Message 10:45 – 11:45 a.m. We will begin with a brief overview of how donor communications are transforming. In this foundational session, we will establish the importance of remaining agile to create relevant and impactful acknowledgements, solicitations, and reports.     Clarifying Your Message 11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Getting your message across while competing with all other mediums of communication is tough. The quality of your message needs to hook the recipient, be creative, and communicate what you mean. In this session, our faculty will also share strategies to combat and work through writer’s block.     Effective Messaging 12:30 […]

Reassess Your Language and Processes to Build Better Gift Agreements

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 available. Make sure to check back as it gets closer to your conference! DAY 1 DAY 2

Foundations of Title IX Investigations: Training & Certification

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 closer to your conference! DAY 1 DAY 2 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 fully:

Create a Culture of Cross-Campus Open Dialogue

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 no easy answers, but campus dialogue is a tool to help start the conversation. Join us online for this two-hour workshop to learn what it means to have a culture of campus dialogue. Our experts from Case Western Reserve University will share insights and lessons learned from their experience building such a culture at their institution. You will learn how they went about increasing leadership buy-in, enhancing cross-campus collaboration, educating others about the benefits of open dialogue, and creating a formal program. We will close with an exercise to help you craft a message and align it with various stakeholder priorities so you can begin building a culture of dialogue on your own campus.

Finding the Right Career Fit as a Woman in Higher Education

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 you are aspiring to a promotion We will first look at conditions in the workplace that lead to career growth to help you assess what’s working and where you might advocate for more support. Next, we will discuss how to negotiate for what you need in ways that not only benefit your career but the organization as well. Finally, we will dive into how you can best position yourself for future opportunities by tying your accomplishments to the goals of the organization.

Customer Service Skills Training: Certification for Higher Education Professionals

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 to check back as it gets closer to your conference! DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 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 fully:

Leadership Perspectives from Women Presidents

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 for themselves How they led authentically What lessons they learned Join us for this inspiring conversation!

Test-Optional Admission: A Case Study from the University of Denver

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 this webcast as we hear from the Vice Chancellor for Enrollment, Todd Rinehart, about the University of Denver’s journey to become permanently test-optional. Learn the benefits of this type of admission approach, the challenges of implementation, and lessons learned—what you should anticipate and pitfalls to avoid—based on the University of Denver’s firsthand experience with a test-optional admission process.

Institute for Advanced Gift Officers: Enhancing Your Donor and Portfolio Strategy

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 they become available. Make sure to check back as it gets closer to your conference! DAY 1 DAY 2 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 fully:

Recognize Student Distress in a Virtual Environment

Mental health challenges for students will continue as classes go online. Though they may be more difficult to identify in a virtual setting, there are warning signs that faculty and staff should be aware of throughout the semester. Faculty and staff who regularly interact with students are often best positioned to see these signs of student distress and connect students with mental health providers when appropriate. In this webcast, our expert will offer guidance on identifying these signs and offer recommendations for connecting students to resources. We will specifically tackle the following objectives: Learn the risk factors and warning signs of distress, which include signs of depression, anxiety, behavior changes, and suicidal thoughts. Understand how to best intervene to support someone. Learn tips for starting the conversation, recognizing cultural considerations, and managing boundaries. Know your role and when to refer. Learn how to check your comfort and limitations and know where and when to refer on campus.

Communication Strategies to Overcome Resistance to Your Diversity Initiative

Communication Strategies to Overcome Resistance to Your Diversity Initiative October 15 – 16, 2020 Be empowered to lead crucial conversations that unite your campus around your diversity initiative. 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 to your conference! DAY 1 DAY 2

Fundraising for Deans: A Virtual Bootcamp

Fundraising for Deans: A Virtual Bootcamp October 13 – November 10, 2020 Important Links Welcome!   We look forward to welcoming you to our Fundraising for Deans bootcamp experience.  Over the next six weeks, we will talk about philanthropic priorities and what it looks like to cultivate and solicit prospects and donors for fundraising success. This bootcamp will be a rich learning experience and a great opportunity to come together as colleagues to learn from Jim, Kathy, and one another.  We look forward to a great offering and to your contributions to these sessions. If you have questions about this event, please reach out to Brittany Iwaszkiw, Program Manager, at brittany@academicimpressions.com Materials for each of the four live Modules will be posted on the day of each event, if not sooner. Session Dates & Times October 13 (1:00 – 4:00 p.m. ET) Module 1: Cultivating a Mindset for Fundraising Success October 20 (1:00 – 4:00 p.m. ET) Module 2: Building a Team for Fundraising Success October 27 (1:00 – 4:00 p.m. ET) Module 3: Crystallizing Your Priorities for Fundraising Success Week of November 2: Optional one-on-one meeting with Jim Langley to talk through direct feedback on your whitepaper and work through any lingering […]

Navigating Your Career Growth: A Bootcamp for Advanced Women Leaders in Higher Ed

Navigating Your Career Growth: A Bootcamp for Advanced Women Leaders in Higher Ed January 11 – March 12 , 2021 Important Links Kristine Barnett Phoebe Haddon Mary McGuinness (coaching for Daphne Watkins’ session) Welcome! Thank you so much for joining us on this learning journey as we explore career growth for women. Over the next eight weeks, you will learn from amazing women leaders in higher education and will have opportunities to apply what you’ve learned in real time. We have also provided various opportunities for you to connect with the speakers, coaches, and a small cohort of attendees as you work through the various exercises. Our hope is that you walk away with concrete steps for making your next career move as well as a support team that will extend long beyond our time together! Mark Your Calendars: Kickoff Meeting | January 11, – 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Eastern Module 1: Looking Internally to Assess Your Skillsets for Career Growth (January 19 – 29)  Plenary session | January 19, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Eastern Optional session: January 29, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Eastern to discuss your next steps Module 2: Evaluating External Factors to Help You Strategize Your Next Move (February […]

Cultivating a Professional and Engaging Persona on Your Video Calls

Cultivating a Professional and Engaging Persona on Your Video Calls Learn some simple ways you can improve the quality of your communication and connections with others online. Login On: October 5, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. ET Zoom Login Instructions JOIN ZOOM MEETING https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86198072516?pwd=SUJvUmR3Z2tiNmpQS3ptUGpIbE8xZz09 Meeting ID: 861 9807 2516Passcode: 773689 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: Agenda Through demonstrations, small group breakouts with your peers, and feedback from your instructor, you will walk away with simple ways you can better connect with your students, faculty, staff, donors, and others as you discuss the following:   Presenting Your Surroundings – Learn how to adjust your technology and your office environment to minimize distractions and increase engagement.     Presenting Yourself – Learn what appropriate eye contact and body language looks like in a virtual environment.

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