Transcript of the Interview We interviewed Dr. Stephen Whitehead, the associate provost of innovation at California University of Pennsylvania. A lot of institutions have shared their curiosity with us about how to launch a center for innovation, and we wanted to ask one of the foremost experts what his peers should consider first. Stephen Whitehead […]
Over 100 researched data points show gender matters in giving; a key one is that women are now influencing or making over 75% of all household charitable decisions. With women’s education, leadership, and wealth rising, it is natural that they are more actively engaged in philanthropy too. Are you preparing for this next decade of giving when women will become […]
In her current role as Vice Provost for Faculty Success, Magdalena oversees all aspects of faculty recruitment and the tenure and promotion process, with a deep commitment to supporting diverse faculty who bring asset-minded pedagogies to the classroom. Prior to joining the Office of the Provost in 2020, she was Professor and Department Chair of […]
Parks has spent over 10 years working in higher education including experience with strategic enrollment management, alumni relations, development, and career services. His driving passion in his current work is building relationships and finding opportunities to get alumni involved with their alma mater in the most meaningful way possible. He currently serves as the Director […]
Melissa currently serves as the Vice Provost for Enrollment Management at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. Prior to beginning this role in 2019, Melissa worked at the University of Delaware for 13 years in various executive and director-level positions across enrollment operations & student financial services. She holds an MBA from Niagara University.
Bruce provides strategic leadership for the center as a direct report to the Vice President of Academic Affairs. Kelley also serves as the Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO) between the University of South Dakota and the Higher Learning Commission. Kelley is the author of two books and numerous articles, including the highly acclaimed Preparing Your Campus […]
Just prior to accepting his new position at the University of Virginia, Joe Gullo worked with adult students at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro as the office manager and web developer for the Office for Adult Students. In this role, he developed and maintained an extensive web resource for an adult student population […]
Electronic communication between academic advisor and student has become more transparent with the advent of technology. The reliance upon electronic records raises substantial questions about privacy, notation, and storage. Is your campus effectively addressing the legal and ethical implications inherent in advising documentation? Join us and learn how to minimize risk and maximize student engagement […]
With a 32 percent increase in international student enrollment over the past decade, the importance of providing an orientation specifically tailored for international students has become a priority in higher education. Empowering students to serve as “cultural peer mentors” can help integrate international students into the campus community. At the same time, a strong cultural […]
Many institutions recognize the need for formalized case management positions to better actively support students with mental health concerns. Some institutions support this need by having the Dean of Students or members of Behavioral Intervention Teams wear multiple hats. However, full-time case managers are able to provide focused and consistent support by following up with […]
