Learn the implications that direct assessment can have for your institution’s accreditation and financial aid. Agenda Understanding direct assessment Competency-based education (CBE) Title IV provision allowing for financial aid Role of assessment in CBE Accreditation for CBE programs Financial aid for CBE programs Applying for approval under the “direct assessment†provision
When was the last time you updated your faculty handbook? Agenda A Brief Overview of Common Problems with Faculty Handbooks Outdated handbook models Contractual issues, costs, and morale implications Outline of Common Problems and Solutions Common problem #1: Inconsistent appointment letters and using handbooks as contracts Common problem #2: Failure to define essential terms Key […]
Get the information you need to conduct efficient and effective internal investigations for complaints against faculty and staff. Whether you are new to internal investigations or new to higher education, join us online to walk through the process of what you must accomplish during an internal investigation. You will learn the necessities of internal investigations […]
Help students build their academic grit by identifying resiliency challenges and offering them practical solutions. Whether you are pointing students toward campus resources or coaching students directly, you will leave this training better able to promote success and persistence. You will learn interventions that you can start using immediately both in person and online to […]
Integrating annual giving throughout your campaign gives you the best chance to make the most of your donors’ potential and promote sustained annual giving following the campaign. Join us online to learn how to seamlessly incorporate your annual giving program throughout your current or upcoming campaign. Through examples of institutional best practices you will learn: […]
More accurately report your institution’s fundraising efforts under FASB accounting standards. Agenda Understanding the intricacies of: IRS regulations CASE gift reporting and the legacy of old-style fund accounting Financial accounting Changes to gifts from a previous period Gift posting process (gift feed) Addressing difficult topics Restricted gift income Deferred gifts (CRATs, CGAs, and CRUTS) In-Kind […]
Gain a better understanding of what data and reports you need to ensure that your donor relations efforts are targeted and successful. You will learn about the essential reports that every donor relations professional should have access to and understand fluently. You will also gain insight into how to leverage those reports to enhance your […]
Learn how to balance students’ First Amendment rights with your institutional interest in maintaining a productive educational environment. Through case studies from real-life examples, you will get expert tips on how to effectively and appropriately address student activism in classrooms, on campus grounds, on social media, off campus, and more. Understanding the legal standards governing […]
This online training will give you strategies for engaging faculty and staff to help international students build the skills that are essential for their academic success. You will gain ideas for providing targeted co-curricular academic literacy support to help students perform better in the classroom. You will learn how to: Identify barriers to students developing their […]
Experienced academic and administrative employees are the pillars for many institutions in higher education. However, with many faculty and staff members working well into their 60’s and 70’s, administrators face the challenge of supporting an aging workforce while having the appropriate policies and procedures in place. Learn how to better balance the interests of your […]
Develop ongoing training opportunities for new and experienced development officers. Agenda Identifying training needs across all levels of advancement staff Auditing your existing professional development program Solutions to enhance retention Developing an in-house professional development program Resourcing professional development efforts Creating ongoing training plans for all levels of advancement staff Balancing customized and out-of-the-box trainings […]
Learn how you can identify and use metrics to better manage your admissions team. Gain proven strategies for fostering employee engagement, establishing individual and team goals, and conducting effective performance assessments. You will come away with specific examples of metrics and evaluation instruments that you will be able to use to improve admissions team management […]
Make sure that you and your faculty are appropriately complying with Title IX. Agenda Brief Overview of Title IX and the Faculty Role 5 Things Every Department Chair Needs to Know About Title IX Institutional policies and procedures Reporting obligations of faculty and department staff The role of your department in helping students navigate the reporting and investigation process […]
Outsourcing campus services can be an appealing option for institutions looking to improve campus services while reducing costs. However, many institutions struggle to structure and negotiate these contracts in a way that serves both short- and long-term service goals. Successful outsourcing contracts balance institutional expectations with service provider interests, especially when: Articulating project scope and […]
This online training will prepare you to design a learning commons that helps you achieve your programmatic goals. You will leave with: Programmatic considerations for implementing learning commons on campus The ability to connect programming goals to learning commons design choices Many examples of finished learning commons spaces to aid your own design Our expert […]
Discuss relevant scenarios and practical tips to better understand how FERPA applies to the everyday work of faculty. Agenda An Overview of the FERPA Framework What Is, and Is Not, an “Education Record”? Exams and papers Grades Transcripts Recommendation letters Advising records Teaching assistant personnel records Personal notes When, and to Whom, May “Education Records” […]
Frontline fundraisers typically have strong relationships with donors. However, many are not sufficiently trained on stewardship techniques, and they focus primarily on solicitation. By utilizing proven stewardship techniques, your frontline fundraisers can improve donor engagement, retention, and giving. Join us online to learn how to integrate sound donor relations practices throughout the entire solicitation cycle. […]
Many institutions have adopted prior learning assessment (PLA) as a way to retain and graduate more students. Through PLA, students gain college-level credit for knowledge and skills learned from nontraditional sources such as work and life experiences. The challenge for institutions is assessing students’ mastery of a subject and determining how to award credit on […]
Agenda Learn the fundamentals of strategic enterprise risk management (ERM). This online training is a great opportunity for your entire team to learn how ERM can help your institution holistically assess and manage risk. We will cover: Successes, failures, and lessons learned about ERM How ERM can benefit you with accreditors, regulators, bond agencies, and […]
This online training will help you execute programming that both prepares your students for life after graduation and builds connections with your alumni or advancement office. We will highlight Indiana University’s innovative “Life After IU” transition programming that successfully prepares students for professional life while building affinity for the institution. During this training we will […]
