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 […]
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, […]
College President: An Impossible Job? The president of a college or university stands in the cross-hairs, operating in an environment where the challenges are complex, there are no clear answers and decisions come in all shades of gray. All eyes are on the institution’s chief executive to navigate the strategic dilemmas facing their institutions. And […]
Suzanne Petrusch is honored to have joined Presbyterian College in June of 2016. For the past 12 years, she served as the Vice President for Enrollment Management at St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, where she oversaw the Offices of Admission, including Graduate & Adult Enrollment Services; Financial Assistance; Enrollment Marketing; and Student Retention. She […]
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 […]
Susan E. Pyron has direct responsibility for the alumni association’s board of directors and oversight of the annual giving, athletic giving, alumni relations, and parent relations offices focusing on constituent engagement and securing current operations support. Previously, Susan was the executive director of the Commission on the Future, a project that engaged nearly 400 alumni, […]
Vic specializes in institutional research, student learning outcomes assessment, and higher education organizational effectiveness. He writes, consults, and teaches workshops on these subjects. He has published more than 100 articles and book chapters and delivered more than 200 presentations and workshops throughout the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Africa. He is also senior advisor to IU’s […]
Third party vendors can provide a wide array of expertise, specifically in increasing the enrollment and capacity of universities’ online offerings. However, extracting the most value from these partnerships requires developing an effective and lasting framework. Diligent preparation and a comprehensive approach allow your institution to take advantage of vendor partnerships while avoiding unnecessary costs. […]
Dr. Simons has worked in higher education since the early nineties in a wide range of academic affairs divisions including academic advising, learning support, TRiO, developmental education, and interdisciplinary studies. Besides overseeing the many departments in the University College at ASU, she leads the campus Academic Retention Consortium which reviews and reports on student success […]
During a time of pandemic (and after), how can we keep our international, or rather, transnational alumni, donors, and friends engaged and connected? Two experts discuss. This year constituent engagement has looked different than in the recent past. While travel has ceased, virtual connections are keeping relationships warm 24/7. This is more important than ever […]
