Increase consistency and impact with which your advising and career services staff interacts with students. Agenda This webcast will focus on how you can cross-training advising and career services staff to help both teams better understand how: Coursework supports particular career paths Student interactions can be made more consistent and impactful A central communications database […]
What does it cost to offer a course, a service, or an entire degree to students? Understanding the true cost of what your institution offers through Activity-Based Costing (ABC) gives you real numbers to work with and allows you to make better decisions in the short and long-term. During this webcast you will hear about […]
Do your campaign communications need to be updated? Whether you are looking for communications advice regarding an upcoming campaign or simply looking for new ideas to refresh your current campaign, this webcast will help you generate aesthetically inspiring and donor-centric campaign communications. During this event, you will see several examples of communication pieces used throughout […]
Experiential learning is a hot topic right now in higher ed, but few institutions have managed to integrate it meaningfully into their curriculum on a larger scale. Join us for a webcast to learn about how North Park University institutionalized experiential learning into its undergraduate curriculum through a full-scale redesign. Every Wednesday, classrooms at North […]
Faculty members can passionately discuss an academic program better than nearly anyone on campus; as such, they make ideal partners in student recruitment. While many faculty are reluctant to grow their recruitment responsibilities, academic leaders are finding themselves in the best position to help bolster faculty support. During this training, we will help academic leaders […]
Learn about practical tools that you can use to engage students in a civil discussion about controversial topics. During this interactive webcast we will discuss your role in facilitating meaningful conversations and have the opportunity to practice two communication frameworks, including: Open The Front Door (OTFD) to communication The A.C.T.I.O.N framework
Amid declining enrollment from first-year, traditional students, many institutions are leveraging different types of partnerships and pathways between 2-year and 4-year institutions as an important way to ensure a strong transfer enrollment pipeline. Join us online to gain insights into one such partnership that exists between Loyola Marymount University and El Camino College. Representatives from […]
Many application processes do not assess for persistence and grit, yet these qualities are often a better predictor of success than academic ability. Traditional admissions processes that focus solely on academics put some students at a disadvantage – especially first-generation or low-income students. Incorporating the right questions into your application processes will help you better […]
Traditionally, Universal Design Learning (UDL) has been viewed solely as an accessibility approach, but it also represents an innovative opportunity to remove barriers and engage students of all learning styles. Join us for a webcast that will introduce you to a new way of applying UDL to your teaching. Our expert instructor will engage you […]
This job aid lists 5 self-managed roles for small group discussions. Small group discussions are an effective way to encourage more even participation among your participants. To make small group discussion even more impactful, have each group assign roles to their members as people are more likely to be invested in the discussion if they […]
Are your meeting participants clear if they have input or influence when making decisions? To help you ensure everyone understands their role in the decision making process made we’ve compiled this easily-referenced tool with 5 different levels of decision making.
We have all been to meetings where there is uneven participation among attendees. More vocal participants tend to dominate, while others can all but disappear. This is a substantial problem for meeting leaders and facilitators as it results in fewer ideas and perspectives being considered. Group activities can be a productive way to overcome this […]
Over the following 13 videos, Dr. Patrick Sanaghan will offer his insight into creating high performing teams within higher education.
Yearly or bi-yearly performance reviews are an important component of effective supervision. Performance reviews are your opportunity to check in with your employee, establish professional development goals, convey clear expectations, and learn what you can do to better support your employees moving forward.
Understand and leverage your strengths as a leader. Overview Taking the StrengthsFinder assessment to uncover your top 5 strengths is the first step toward fully leveraging your gifts and talents. Have you reflected on how your strengths align with your individual role and your team’s goals? Join us online to learn how to use the information from […]
In light of the changing tax legislation, how to properly steward and cultivate athletic donors and supporters is more important than ever. Join us online to hear from Lynne Wester, the Donor Relations Guru, and her partner Jacqueline Mattson of University of Texas Athletics on how they have been able to effectively partner their efforts […]
Learn how to get more faculty support and involvement in advancement goals and activities. Agenda I. Overcoming Faculty Skepticism We’ll cover several venues (i.e., faculty assemblies or focus groups) through which you can share your messages with faculty and gather their input.  We’ll offer sample talking points, meeting agendas, and other tools to help you be […]
As a front-line fundraisers you might experience sexual harassment from donors and volunteers, making it incredibly important to have effective procedures in place for both managers and staff. Click the image below to download this handy guide to help you create or evaluate sexual harassment policies for both managers and team members.
Writing Resource Manual Everyone needs a little help with their writing now and again! Containing everything from frequently confused words to style tips, this manual offers tons of practical guidance for improving your writing. Click the image below to download this excellent resource.
Transfer students can easily feel lost in the crowd, especially at large institutions. How can you create highly customized, individualized experiences for these students despite increasing demands? Join us online to learn how the University of Michigan has worked with students, staff, and faculty to steadily grow transfer student support through their Transfer Connections Mentorship […]
