You need to update processes for veteran students; what are you missing? Agenda Breaking Down Section 702 Interpreting the Choice Act Application of state laws Formalizing Procedures for Compliance Managing possible exceptions Updating data coding for student veterans Identifying verbiage to define the changes in your policies, procedures, processes, published information, and websites Next Steps Involving the appropriate on-campus parties Setting a timeframe/schedule Informing leadership, training, and planning Final Q&A
This online training will show you a model for better recruiting, training, and managing your peer-to-peer or class agent fundraising volunteers. We will highlight Colby College’s annual fund volunteer program that successfully built relationships with donors as well as strengthened the volunteer’s relationship with the institution. You will learn: Tactics in recruitment and onboarding How to create a volunteer tracking database Appropriate metrics to evaluate your program How to keep volunteers engaged and feeling valued
This online training will help you manage and resolve a variety of conflicts within your department and institution. You will be introduced to a number of practical tools that can be used to address conflict in its earliest stages and better manage conflict before it becomes a formal dispute. There is no one-size-fits all approach to resolving conflicts. That’s why our expert instructor will present numerous scenarios and discuss the use of framing, facilitation, and other dispute resolution tools to help you: Improve and sustain a healthy working environment Build rapport among colleagues Increase faculty morale Our expert instructor serves as a consultant, facilitator, and conflict coach for colleges and universities across the country, assisting them with the implementation of supervisory best practices and communication tools to effectively manage departmental and other campus conflict.
Make sure your instructional and informational technology is accessible to everyone on campus. Agenda What’s Changed? Regulatory requirements Case law 4 Steps for EIT Compliance Assessing: Do your current EITs meet the most updated accessibility standards? Conducting an in-house self-audit Choosing the right standard for your institution Building: How do you create a strategic plan to address your accessibility needs? Long-term strategic plan timelines Interim strategic plans to mitigate the purchasing process Prioritizing: What are the most important needs for your institution? Functional considerations for online services Volume considerations for the most common needs Identifying: What needs to be reviewed to ensure long-term accessibility? Contract renewal dates Purchasing guidelines and RFP adjustments What Now? Preparing for upcoming government standards Action steps to get you started today Final Q&A
Realize the benefits of coordinating across your athletics and alumni relations offices. Agenda Developing partnerships across athletics and alumni relations Setting shared goals for athletics events Co-planning athletics events Creating complementary messaging for athletics events Executing successful athletics-focused events Balancing event staffing across athletics and alumni relations teams Debriefing athletics events Reviewing event attendee lists Deploying appropriate follow-up Engaging student athletes as future alumni Getting started at your institution
Commencement is a largely untapped opportunity to steward students, officially welcome them to the alumni community, and culminate their student philanthropy efforts. It can also be difficult to gain a presence with an event that is steeped in institutional history and tradition. In this webcast, our expert instructor will guide you through: Incorporating commencement activities into your overall student philanthropy program Collaborating across campus to gain buy-in and bring your plans to life Increasing awareness and visibility of alumni relations during commencement You will leave with ideas to better engage your future alumni during your next commencement.
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 discuss: What transition programming has worked and why Online and in-person transition programming How to scale a similar model to your institution
This online training will give you guidance for supporting students who pose a threat to themselves while remaining compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. This is a great opportunity to learn how to update your policies and procedures to align with changing interpretations of Title II and Title III of the ADA. You will get action steps for dealing with a student who poses a threat to self and learn the fundamentals of addressing individual self-harm cases, including suicidal ideation, substance abuse, and eating disorders.
Many student affairs leaders have executed small fundraising efforts; very few have a strategic plan to gain support that can sustain or grow critical initiatives. Join us online to explore a proven model for developing a systematized fundraising operation for your student affairs division. You will leave with considerations for: Identifying fundraising priorities Structuring your fundraising operation Setting achievable goals for your department Building cross-campus relationships to meet goals
Are you ready to file your VSE report? Prior to the webcast please watch these two pre-webcast recordings that cover the fundamentals of CASE and VSE reporting, including: Separating reporting standards from donor recognition practices Contrasting the VSE and the campaign survey CASE standards vs. IRS rules: similarities and differences If you or your colleagues are new to CASE and VSE reporting, it is highly recommended that you review this material prior to the webcast: Pre-webcast recording #1 Pre-webcast recording #2 Agenda Overview of webcast recording The Voluntary Support of Education Survey (VSE) Breaking down the VSE survey, section by section The data miner Case study examples of tricky reporting situations The CASE Survey of Comprehensive Campaign Activity Breaking down the CASE survey, section by section The survey vs. local reporting Case study examples of tricky reporting situations
Student donors are three times more likely to give after graduation. Agenda Institutional Context and Programs Background Student Foundation Organizational structure Lifecycle of a gift Development of gifts Investment Allocations Campus impact Student Alumni Association Organizational structure Philanthropy Alumni connection programming Spirit, tradition, and pride events How Programs Intersect, Looking Ahead and Takeaways for Your Institution
Whether you are about to enter your first negotiation or are renegotiating a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) for your adjunct faculty, you need to have a defined plan as you enter talks. This webcast will share how to begin the bargaining process, best practices during your negotiations, and next steps as you enter negotiations on your own campus. Join us online to ensure that you are prepared to enter your CBA negotiations with a plan. We will cover important aspects of negotiation, including: Pay structure/wages General benefits Job security
Your campaign launch sets the tone for your entire fundraising effort. This is your opportunity to develop buy-in and lay the foundation for a successful start to the campaign. With stakes as high as this, you need a coordinated strategy when launching a campaign. Join us online to learn how to plan for a successful campaign launch. Our expert facilitators will share insights on: Successful campaign launch events Planning and budgeting for each event Effective event follow-up
A recent Inside Higher Ed survey highlights that 97% of provosts believe their institutions effectively prepare students for the workforce. However, AAC&U reports far fewer employers agree. In fact, only 26% of employers give high marks to recent graduates’ ability to think critically. To bridge this gap, institutions must begin integrating an approach that forces students to solve real-world problems through deeper and more critical thinking. Join us online for an in-depth examination of one proven approach: project-based learning courses. We will cover critical issues including: Defining the targeted skill set Finding external community partners Scaling project-based learning experiences Assessing the impact in critical thinking
Get an immigration law refresher for your whole department. Agenda Why the Focus on Immigration Law? Immigration Law 101: Case Studies Provisional Acceptance Visa requirements Working with admissions Reduce Course Load Certification How to determine appropriate exceptions Balancing the needs of university academics and compliance Work Authorization Knowing who is eligible and who is not Curricular practical training Occupational practical training Developing Transparent Communication Internal office manual Cross-campus and governmental communication and reporting Final Q&A
Prevent faculty discrimination with this two-tiered approach. Agenda Discrimination in Higher Education Disparate Treatment Disparate Impact Foundational Case Law McDonnell Douglas Corp. v. Green Hazelwood School District v. U.S. Review of Statistical Methodology in Determining Discrimination Descriptive Statistics Inferential Statistics Review of Case Law Dealing with Faculty Salary Equity Studies and Statistics Bazemore v. Friday Presseien v. Swarthmore College Spaulding v. University of Washington Recommendations to Detect and Prevent Discrimination Based on Case Law and Statistical Methodology Final Q&A
The conclusion of a campaign is the time to recognize the donors, volunteers, and development officers who made success possible. Doing so is critical because these are the stakeholders who will support your institution in the future. Join us online to learn how to effectively close a campaign and lay the foundation for your campus’ next major fundraising effort. Our expert facilitators will share insights on: Planning and budgeting for celebratory events Recognizing donors, volunteers, and development officers Teeing up future fundraising endeavors
Amidst the many failed attempts throughout higher education to reduce overall sticker price, Ashland University is now enjoying a second successful year of significant tuition reduction. Come learn how this mid-sized private institution in north-central Ohio successfully carried out a $10,000 sticker price reduction by: Closely examining their market position Designing accurate financial models to account for the impact of tuition reduction Aligning financial aid packages with new tuition prices Utilizing appropriate marketing tactics with prospective and current students. Join us for a webcast led by chief administrators from Ashland University and discover how their successful approaches to these challenges can inform your own tuition reduction strategies.
Enrollment management and finance offices must work more closely together as institutions increasingly become tuition dependent. Finance officers that develop a more nuanced understanding of the enrollment market and how it impacts the student recruitment process are able to collaborate more successfully. However, developing such an understanding can be difficult because enrollment trends are often complex. Join us for a webcast that is designed to provide higher ed finance professionals with a more thorough understanding of the current enrollment market. Our expert instructor will give a data-driven overview of today’s enrollment trends and share how those trends are impacting both student recruitment and the overall enrollment goal-setting process.
Many donors regularly attend campus events associated with athletics, the arts, or other campus traditions. However, due to complicated logistics and limited budgets, donors may not be shown the appreciation they deserve. Don’t miss another opportunity to recognize your donors and deepen their engagement. Join us online to learn how you can demonstrate appreciation for your donors at campus events. Our expert instructor will address the following: How you can leverage existing events as stewardship touches for your donors Logistical and planning considerations to keep your events running smoothly Appropriate follow-up for attendees and non-attendees
