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
Social media is a cost-effective way to reach and engage prospective international students. Yet, many offices refrain from using social media because they don’t know what platforms their prospective students are using and what posts will resonate with that audience. Join us for a webcast that will help get your institution’s social media efforts for international student recruitment off the ground. This program will address questions such as: Based on my international recruitment goals, where should I be posting? What should I post, and how frequently should I be posting? How can I plan ahead to maximize my limited time and resources?
Engaging with young alumni remains one of the most important, yet often one of the most elusive, strategies for maintaining your donor pipeline. Many institutions struggle with creating and staffing programming that resonates with this ever-changing audience. Join us online to hear how one institution successfully partnered alumni relations and development together on young alumni programming. You will learn: Tips for overcoming young-alumni-specific challenges What kinds of events attract young alumni attention How to plan your own engaging programs
Are you protecting your institution’s reputation in the event of a cyber attack? Agenda Electronic Documentation: Federal, State, and Institutional Policy Examination FERPA implications ADA implications Legal implications Types of Electronic Documentation Databases Email Instant messaging Online courses Evaluation of Communications Internal communications Faculty/Staff – student communications Ethical Treatment of Student Records Editing Forwarding Identifying Internally Versus Externally Appropriate Content Final Q&A
Have you considered highly tailored marketing campaigns to increase your enrollment? Agenda Trends and Challenges Enrollment patterns and forecasts Cultural barriers related to risk-taking and investing in marketing Reallocation mindset Planning for Enrollment Success Data gathering and analysis Establishing ‘business as usual’ baseline Deciding on new, above-and-beyond tactics Developing a new budgeting approach Making the case with leadership Implementation Timing Campaign management Communications to campus and higher-ups Measurement, Monitoring, and Continuous Improvement Reporting on effectiveness and success Strategies for continuous improvement
Launching accelerated programs comes with a distinct set of challenges for a host of campus stakeholders. Proactively addressing these risks will help provide a high quality experience and help ensure it is a suitable long-term program. Join us for an online training designed to help surface the key challenges that accompany the launch of accelerated degree programs. Our expert faculty will show you proven models for integrating and sustaining accelerated programs. This training will provide insight into: Managing the reorganization of complex degree pathways Avoiding student support breakdowns Effectively preparing faculty to aid in student completion
There continues to be a growing number of international students enrolling at U.S. colleges and universities. As these students prepare to graduate and consider jobs in their home countries or abroad, they need extra support navigating the job-search process. We will discuss trends in working with international students, along with programming and resources to support your international students as they navigate opportunities and barriers within their career development. Join us for this online training to learn more about what different campuses are doing to help students create future opportunities. We’ll discuss examples of successful programs and outreach, and participants will have a chance to share what has worked on their campus.
According to the 2014 Open Doors Report, the number of international students at US colleges and universities increased by almost 8% from 2013. As colleges become more culturally diverse, it’s imperative for faculty to enhance their understanding of intercultural competence to better serve and retain this important student demographic. However, many faculty struggle to embrace and take advantage of diversity in the classroom. Join us for an online training that outlines intercultural competency essentials that every faculty member can incorporate into their classroom. In this practically focused session, you will learn important cultural considerations that will help you to incorporate all learners in a global classroom.
While states and institutions across the country experiment to find successful funding formulas, all will agree that performance-based funding (also termed outcomes-based funding) is once again gaining momentum. A majority (60%) of states have already adopted measures to allocate public funding on the basis of outcomes, and many more plan to follow suit. The time is now for your institution to begin thinking about how performance-based funding models can represent state and institutional interests while achieving better student outcomes at your institution. Join us for a webcast that addresses key national trends and developments within performance-based funding. In addition, our expert presenters will address ways your institution can collaborate with legislative personnel in developing fair and equitable formulas for allocation.
Direct mail continues to be a staple for most advancement shops and annual giving efforts, but the popularity of flashy mailers can leave you wondering what might be best for your shop. To ensure that the foundation of your mailing efforts is strong, it may be time to return to a more basic approach to your direct mail strategy. Join us for an online training as our expert instructor provides cost-effective direct mail strategies for segmenting, messaging, and scheduling that seamlessly integrate into your overarching annual giving strategy.
International alumni are often overlooked in campaign efforts. However, a campaign is a great opportunity to engage your institution’s increasingly diverse constituents. While many institutions may be intimidated by the prospect of a global campaign, your shop can successfully accomplish a global campaign by: Identifying your international alumni base Gathering and reviewing important alumni data Planning international events and donor visits Join us online to assess your institution’s readiness for taking your campaign global and intentionally plan for international alumni involvement in every stage of your campaign.
Don’t hear it from a software company, hear it from someone like you! Agenda Selecting the Decision Team and Responsibilities Determining the Scope of the Project Developing Questions for the Vendors Evaluating the Different Systems Comparing Software Side-by-Side Funding Considerations and Ideas
While the advancement profession has grown increasingly diverse, senior management and chief advancement officer roles remain largely male and white. Women have made strides into senior management roles across the field in recent years, but many are not compensated at the same level as their male counterparts. As institutions attract increasingly diverse student populations, it is important that the diversity of the campus community is reflected across the administration as well. Now is the time to create your career plan and focus on moving into a senior management role. Join us online to gain the tools to guide your career path towards senior management while effectively negotiating compensation and overcoming perceived performance gaps. Our expert instructor will address the following key questions: How do you become an executive director, vice president, or associate vice president of advancement? How do you map your career path to get to the top position? How do you negotiate a competitive salary? How do you assess your professional environment for growth?
Gain the buy-in you need to improve the transfer credit process for your institution and potential transfer students. Agenda Brief Background on Case Studies Conducting a Self-Audit of Your Process What does your process look like? Who are the stakeholders involved? What data do you currently collect? What data do you need? Separating policy from business practice Gaining Buy-In and Making the Case Involving stakeholders in the planning process Building relationships and gaining allies Strategies for addressing opponents of your initiative Tying your initiative to your institution’s strategic plan Making a compelling case Moving Forward The importance of communication and keeping people in the loop Continuing to collect data Supplementary activities to further buy-in
Implementing collaborative and team-based learning in large, diverse classes has proven to be an effective tool for improved student engagement and learning. The challenge is designing and facilitating your course to effectively identify students’ current knowledge and craft activities that promote a deeper understanding of the subject matter. Join us online to learn how to design your courses to incorporate team-based learning. Our expert instructor will cover how to: Build diverse student teams Assess teams’ current knowledge Create problem-based activities to promote critical thinking Evaluate the team-based experience Instructional designers, faculty developers and current faculty will leave this training with a proven and researched model for designing and facilitating team-based learning courses. During the webcast, we will demonstrate different team-based learning strategies through active attendee participation, allowing you to experience guided team interaction and dynamics.
Supervising staff in residence life is challenging–there is often a trade-off between process-driven management decisions and time-intensive mentoring. Spending too much time on the former undermines staff motivation and satisfaction, while the latter may leave little room for other duties. When faced with staff attrition and stretched resources, is your residence life supervision strategy as effective as it can be? Join us online to learn how the University of Washington implemented supervisory coaching in their residential life department to improve staff engagement. We will examine how coaching is different from other supervising strategies, and how your institution can use this strategy to improve staff development at multiple levels. You’ll also examine how to measure results and select the right way to employ supervisory coaching at your institution.
Learn from the University of North Carolina’s award-winning student philanthropy programming. Agenda UNC’s Institutional Context, Program Background and Heelraisers Council The Planning Process Other events and touches Calculating dates Marketing your programming Sample Events Stop Day / Tuition Freedom Day Give Thanks Day Tag Day Class Giving Program Execution Responsibilities and duties of student organizers and volunteers Partnering across campus Student stewardship Evaluation Social media engagement Tying back to goals Effect on class giving Lessons Learned Early mistakes Evolution between years
Are you packaging financial aid strategically so as to increase net tuition revenue? Agenda Principles of Institutional Aid Need-based aid Merit aid Athletic aid Aligning Financial and Admissions Goals Admissions perspective Financial aid perspective Shared perspective around net tuition revenue Financial Aid Strategizing: Cost Benefit Analysis and Predictive Modeling What pricing strategies balance institutional and financial goals? What might the impact of these strategies be on future applicant pools? Where does our data tell us we can build an applicant pool? At what cost to the institution? Examples of strategy development and predictive modeling Key Net Tuition Revenue Data Points and Steps for the Future
