Stephen has held his current position since 2009. In this role, Stephen leads a portfolio that includes the Office of Corporate Engagement, Corporate and Professional Education, and the Career Development Center at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. He has been a member of the president’s senior leadership team since 2006. Stephen’s primary focus is on developing, fostering, […]
Dara creates and implements comprehensive, university-wide marketing and stewardship plans for planned giving prospects and donors across colleges and central advancement through the use of strategic messaging and media. With more than 10 years of experience in nonprofit marketing and communications, Dara focused on establishing strategic partnerships, campaign development, and fundraising in her previous roles […]
It’s ok to accept the fact that you might not become lifelong friends with a direct report, but what do you do when you really struggle to get along with them? Personality and work styles aside, you’ll still need to continue to supervise that person in a fair and supportive way. In this discussion, we’ll […]
Brock has worked in higher education for 11 years, holding various roles within Enrollment Management and Institutional Research. His work at Bentley centers on enabling data-driven strategies to support financial aid, admissions, and marketing initiatives through the use of various analytical methods. In addition, Brock is responsible for deploying new technology, and is currently working […]
Training of new admissions counselors is often, out of necessity, much too hurried and perfunctory. The training that new counselors receive has historically been focused on the everyday duties of the job (travel, reading and processing applications, CRM systems, etc.), accompanied by lots of “just in time” training where other key competencies are concerned. But […]
One of the biggest barriers in moving toward a more holistic, and centralized corporate engagement strategy is knowing how to bring together disparate efforts, people, and corporate touchpoints across campus to move forward with a more comprehensive relationship with a company. Join us online to learn how to develop a cross-functional group that will help […]
2017 has the potential to be a volatile year in higher education, and that was the case even before Donald Trump took office. Regulatory uncertainty, continued economic and demographic headwinds, and shifts in both domestic and international student enrollment trends are just a few of the rapids that higher-ed leaders will need to navigate. At […]
Executive Coaching with Academic Impressions “Using and engaging an executive coach is not a symptom of weakness or insecurity, but rather a tool for the development of your own leadership.” – Dr. Carol Christ, Chancellor, University of California, Berkeley Overview Our Approach Our Coaches FAQs Executive coaching can help you gain clarity in your career, […]
Bob oversees ITS, library, and institutional research, as well as student affairs. This union of support for student services and information services has offered the potential for the rapid replication of successful service processes and project management structures. It has also contributed to the alignment of the business and technology planning functions, especially in times […]
Marjorie serves as the liaison between the University and the parents of its 29,000 undergraduate students. She has written and presented nationally and internationally on topics related to parent/family services and program assessment. She is also the author of You’re on Your Own (But I’m Here If You Need Me): Mentoring Your Child During the […]
