The Center for Pathways Advising & Student Success at the University of Cincinnati is something of a “one-stop shop” for all things transfer: from partnership-building with two-year institutions, to transfer student advising and credit articulation, to transfer engagement programming. Join us online to learn how this innovative center has made the University of Cincinnati more […]
Confidently collect market demand data, analyze themes, and use your findings to make programmatic decisions. Overview Learn a comprehensive and highly-practical method for assessing the demand for new and existing academic programs at your institution. This series will provide the knowledge, tools, and strategies you will need to incorporate market research and analysis as part of […]
Navigating a crisis requires preparation and strategy—is your institution equipped to effectively handle a crisis? Overview Join us for a two-part webcast series that will help leaders make key strategic and operational decisions during an emergent crisis. Session one will focus on Leadership Roles and will teach you how to: Proactively assemble a Crisis Action Team comprised of […]
You don’t need a robust budget to develop and use personas—join us to learn how. Overview Join us for this two-part series to better understand and target your core audiences by developing and incorporating personas into your marketing strategy. As part of this conversation, we will discuss: Eleven elements of an effective persona Data to […]
The research is stark; over 90% of strategic plans don’t get implemented. Why is this, and what can institutional leaders do to improve their chances for success? Pat Sanaghan has led the design and implementation of strategic plans at more than 100 colleges and universities across the United States and Canada. During this one hour […]
Department chairs are the crucial link between upper-level administration and faculty. A strong and effective department chair can significantly enhance academic life for both students and faculty. However, research suggests that many institutions do not recognize the critical importance of identifying and developing talented faculty with the skills needed for this position. Join us online […]
To confront the current and future challenges facing higher education we need our best leaders to step forward. Too often, however, leaders who have the right set of skills and motivations are hesitant or reluctant to lead. They wait to be recognized; they feel uncomfortable “selling” their accomplishments; and they don’t want to “play politics.” […]
Making the right decisions are tough for any leader under most circumstances. But when decisions will inevitably create pushback, when jobs are on the line, or when there are no clear answers, it can be so stressful that many leaders freeze in place. How can you build the courage to act as a leader at […]
Better prepare yourself for the rigors of academic deanship. Agenda To help you identify and utilize leadership best practices as a dean, we will address the following: Characteristics of an academic leader Four leadership best practices Building a strong leadership team Ensuring an inspiring vision Communicating with emotional intelligence Encouraging continuous leadership and professional development
Learn risk management essentials before supervising and implementing study abroad programs at your institution. During this hour-long webinar we will discuss four risk-management essentials that every study abroad program needs, including: Properly defining the logistics of your program Student health and safety Communication Crisis management We will wrap up our learning by exploring new and […]
Utilize intrusive advising practices to identify and aid students who are in danger of failing or dropping out. Agenda Making the Most of Critical Timing in Your Outreach Points Academic Calendar Registration Course WD ADD/DROP Financial Dates Enrollment Calendar Improving Interdepartmental Communication Advisory Councils Dean’s Council Liaisons Sharing Data Utilizing Data and Predictive Modeling to […]
Set your new major gifts officers up for success with an effective onboarding plan. Agenda After briefly discussing common onboarding pitfalls and sharing their personal onboarding success story, John Dinkens and Dan Bolsen will walk you through a 30-60-90-day MGO onboarding plan according to key monthly outcomes: Day 30:Â New hire should be familiar with the […]
Move beyond one-sided content in your university magazine and encourage more engagement. Agenda This session will offer you many different ideas on how your readers can interact with your magazine and how you can choose ways to implement these pieces based on your goals and purpose. Examples will include: Eliciting nostalgia, including illustrating alumni memories […]
Be more intentional with how your donor recognition programs are leveraged. Agenda Reasons to Rethink Your Donor Recognition Programs Using a Audit Tool to Identify the Recognition Programs You Need Most Customizing Programming, Communication, and Branding Based on Your Results Focusing on annual giving Consecutive giving Leadership annual giving Focusing on lifetime giving: Major gifts […]
Let your platform drive your content – better engage your target audiences. Agenda The presentation will consist of two main sections as follows: Fundamentals of a distributed content strategy How this differs from traditional content strategy approaches Understanding your audiences and preferences Pairing your message and platform with audience expectations Applying a distributed content strategy […]
Overview A shifting landscape of federal research funding and declining corporate research and development budgets make university and industry partnerships highly attractive for both sides; however, opposing values and interests can make such partnerships especially tricky to manage. Join us for a series of webinars that will guide you through the nuances and complexities of […]
Successful climate surveys are transparent and actionable – are you well-positioned for such an undertaking? Many institutions sink thousands of dollars into a climate survey, yet struggle to get adequate response rates and translate the data into truly actionable results. Join us for a webcast that will teach you cost-effective and efficient strategies for navigating […]
Learn how to create an environment of interdisciplinary research and scholarship on your campus. Agenda During this 60-minute webcast we will help you develop a strategy for implementing interdisciplinary research on your campus, including: How to prioritize research areas Nine potential options for creating interdisciplinary research with limited resources Creating a research structure to support […]
We’ve all suffered through bad meetings. Given how much time we spend with our colleagues, this pain has real consequences for our teams and institutions. The stock advice around “making an agenda” and “drafting action items” will only do so much to make meetings more effective. Our Meeting Success Kit will help your organization start […]
Join tax specialists online to discuss your concerns on the recent changes. Overview The new tax legislation signed into law in December 22, 2017 will affect how higher education operates. Join us for a free online forum to discuss tax reform and its impact on donors, financial aid, exemption status, employee incentives, and more. Upon […]
