Historically, institutions have worked to prepare doctoral students for careers in academia. As the higher education landscape has shifted in recent years, the number of PhD recipients has outpaced the number of available faculty positions in many sectors, resulting in a major increase in academic job seekers finding roles outside of the academe. To better […]
We know that a sense of belonging is a crucial factor when it comes to student success and retention—but what does that look like during a global pandemic? Join us for this virtual training to hear how our expert speaker is: Integrating lessons learned from his time working on retention at St. Cloud State University […]
If your institution has faculty learning communities (FLCs), you’re already creating teaching projects that introduce innovations in the classroom, such as experiential learning components or online components. However, have you ever considered moving these projects beyond your institutional boundaries — to peer-reviewed presentations or publications on teaching and learning? Join us online to learn from […]
In today’s higher education landscape, a growing number of students are struggling with decreasing resilience, which frequently harms their academic performance and collegiate experience. As this trend continues to prevail, there is a growing realization that student resilience must be discussed holistically, with special focus on mental health. Well-being and resilience should be considered as […]
Learn how you can better align your student affairs department’s mission, vision, and priorities with your institution’s overall strategic plan. This webcast will show you how to update the way your department works to advance the goals of your institution as a whole. We will focus on analyzing your: Current operations Positions Organizational structure Budget […]
Learn how to strategically implement game-based design principles that can help you better engage students in a more interactive approach to education. Using gamification in your courses does not have to be difficult nor does it have to be comprehensive. We will discuss a range of different approaches that you can implement immediately to help make […]
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 […]
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 […]
Many institutions report that retention and graduation rates for students are declining due to a “stop-out” phenomenon. Employment, family, and financial issues are just some of the complex logistical concerns contributing to students’ suspension of study. Institutional stop-out programs offer the support, counseling, and procedural engagement that help these students return to school and complete […]
Dexter A. Bailey Jr. is a fundraising executive with over 25 years of experience. During his career, he has been directly involved in raising over $1 billion while managing successful development and alumni relations programs at Stony Brook University, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, University of California at Berkeley, University of Washington, and Ohio University. Dexter is […]
