Change is a constant in higher education – whether in the form of an individual role change or a change in the broader direction of the institution. Emotions like shock, denial, anger, or frustration commonly accompany these changes. But as a leader, you can grow in how you manage these processes to help ensure smoother, […]
With an uptick in issues between institutions and major donors, staying current on philanthropic naming issues is more important than ever. Having sound naming policies will help you protect your institution’s reputation and bottom line. Join us online for a two-part webcast series that will help you adjust your naming plans and policies to account […]
Hate speech incidents are a growing concern on college campuses and can come in many forms: Controversial keynote speakers and event topics Disruptive student demonstrations Anonymous hate speech written on campus property Register for this webcast to learn how to respond to hate speech incidents in ways that serve students, leadership, faculty, and staff. In […]
The need for interdisciplinary research is growing. As a research development professional (RDP), figuring out how to bring partners across disciplines together to fuel creativity and collaboration is tricky. You’re managing tensions around roles and credit, and you’re helping to translate between researchers who may value very different things. Join us online to learn and […]
Does finding and maintaining industry partnerships for experiential learning and innovation initiatives in your classroom feel like just another task you don’t have time for? Get tips and advice from marketing professor and co-founder of the Innovation Consulting Community, Dr. Peter Kaufman, on how to organically incorporate networking into your day-to-day. Peter’s success in finding […]
Agenda Before the session, we will ask you to pull a representative two-week period from your calendar and complete a short exercise. Armed with these pieces, we will work through several exercises together during the webcast: Section 1: Assess Your Productivity Using the calendar sample that you brought to the webcast, you will audit the […]
To equip students with relevant workforce skills, career services units are increasingly forging strategic partnerships with other departments on campus to ensure career development across the institution. And since study abroad numbers continue to grow, partnerships with study abroad units can be very viable options for skill development and reflection outside the traditional classroom. Join […]
Instructor Brian Daugherty Senior Vice President & Chief Philanthropy Officer San Diego Humane Society Course Highlights 60m of video instruction Downloadable resources Course Details Released 09/2019 Overview Shrinking donor pipelines are a perennial concern for advancement shops. Even with a large group of annual leadership donors, successfully transitioning these donors to major gift prospects is […]
You are likely already using intrusive/proactive advising to help students in danger of failing or dropping out. But are you effectively communicating with both staff and academically at-risk students to maximize your impact? Join us online to learn how full-time advisors of undergraduate students can use intrusive/proactive advising to improve students’ motivation and academic success. […]
If you oversee any compliance efforts on campus, you know it can be difficult to get faculty and administrators engaged with your efforts. They may seem fearful of handling a situation incorrectly. Or they may seem bored – with a mindset of “That’s not my job.” How can you overcome these attitudes so that compliance […]
Given the pressing need to help diverse student populations succeed, now is the time to think creatively about student affairs fundraising. How can student affairs staff members and their advancement / development counterparts work together to secure more funds for cultural, gender, or other identity groups on campuses? Join us online to hear what it […]
This training is based on 2020 Title IX regulations and has been retired. Please visit our Title IX Trainings Page to view all current Title IX trainings. Join us online to begin the important work of auditing your campus policies and procedures for pregnant and parenting students. We will share an easy-to-use checklist that will […]
Generation Z is the newest generation. Born after Millennials and now 14-24 years old, they’re likely in your classrooms in high numbers. Whether you associate this generation with positive or negative traits, you likely feel as though this is “one more dynamic” to keep pace with. Join us online to get quick, practical tips to […]
Why You Need This Resource Once your online course begins, you may frequently switch between teaching time and planning time. But each time you stop teaching to start planning, you’re losing contact time with students that is especially critical in the online environment. Use these resources to save time in planning. They will help you […]
How are you helping your first-gen families navigate the first-year experience? First-gen students need the support of their families to be successful during college, especially during the first year when the transition is most difficult. But for many first-gen families, the college environment is unfamiliar or even intimidating. They need support and direction from the […]
Personas are representations of key user types that help organizations better identify, understand, and communicate with their primary audiences. A practical example of this in higher ed could be: “I am developing a landing page for a prospective student-facing ad campaign. I am conducting some research into the demographics, preferences, and attitudes of our target […]
Engaging Campus Partners in Recruitment Activities You can’t expect people to participate in something they don’t understand. Be strategic in how you communicate with stakeholders so they have a clear image of what you’re trying to achieve and how they can help. As an admissions professional, it can be tough to get academic leaders, […]
Coaching is a skill that is often not taught on the job or written into job descriptions. And yet, it’s a powerful tool to motivate and engage your team to become more effective. When you coach, you don’t give answers. Instead, you ask meaningful questions and listen carefully to your supervisees or other team members. […]
With mental health issues and suicide rates on the rise on college campuses, most counseling centers don’t have the resources to meet the needs of their students. Join us online to learn how Georgia Tech and the University of Alabama are mitigating this by training and engaging ALL staff to recognize when students need intervention […]
Agenda Building Infrastructure and Refining Process Tiering and Scaling Your Effort Metrics to Demonstrate ROI
