Dr. Cherylyn Cameron

After receiving her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Alberta and a Master of Arts in education from Central Michigan University, Dr. Cameron attended University of Toronto and completed a PhD in Theory and Policy Studies in Education. Her dissertation, “The Lived Experience of Transfer Students from a Baccalaureate Nursing Program,” won […]

Jennifer Dilley

Ms. Dilley brings experience in student-housing operations with a diverse academic background including the design, implementation and management of a new division at the nation’s largest accredited private art school. Ms. Dilley works as the bridge between department heads, faculty and students through open communication and a partnership strategy to ensure needs are met. She […]

Jennifer Faust

Jennifer has extensive experience in faculty affairs administration including strategic planning, labor relations and grievance handling, faculty policy, faculty and department chair training and development, and faculty personnel management. As a long-time faculty member and a department chair prior to becoming an academic administrator, Dr. Faust understands the unique context that academic departments present as […]

Dr. Sally M. Johnstone

Sally is the vice president for academic advancement at Western Governors University, an online competency-based education institution. She is working with a dozen colleges across the U.S. assisting them in developing their own CBE programs. Prior to joining WGU, Sally was the provost and vice president for academic affairs at Winona State University. She also […]

Anat Levtov

Anat Levtov served as the assistant director for programs in the International Student Services and Activities (ISSA) office at the University of Notre Dame until August 2011. In this role, she oversaw ISSA’s cultural programming efforts, advised the International Ambassador peer leadership program, and coordinated international student orientation for students, parents, and spouses. Anat grew […]

Establishing a University Engagement Council to Coordinate Communication with Major Donors

Maximizing philanthropic opportunities is the underlying objective of every advancement shop. A fundamental part of ensuring this objective is achieved comes from broad engagement with major donors—which involves strategic communications and connections from various units and stakeholders on campus. To ensure that communication efforts with major donors are well organized, having information on who is […]

John Tatum Grice

John began his career in philanthropy as a student foundation member at Kansas State University, serving within the K-State Proud Student Campaign. This experience jump-started his passion for higher education philanthropy. Following graduation, he began his tenure in KSU Foundation’s Annual Giving department, focused on direct mail, phonathon, student philanthropy, and student life fundraising. In […]

Elizabeth Ross Hubbell

Elizabeth Ross Hubbell is an educator, author, and speaker with more than 20 years’ experience across many levels of education. She serves as Program Manager for Student Affairs where she conducts market research on current trends and issues impacting Higher Education, collaborates with subject matter experts, and designs professional learning experiences. Her primary topics of […]

Securing Transformational Gifts: A Conversation About Engaging Principal Gift Donors

Securing a principal gift can have an immense impact on the way an institution is able to meet its mission and serve students effectively. However, identifying and cultivating relationships with potential principal gift donors takes patience, intentionality, and compromise. In this useful question-and-answer virtual webcast, our expert instructor, Mitchell Spearman, will call upon his experiences […]

Growing Research Collaboration Through External University Partnerships

Today, there is increasing pressure on institutions to engage in research, garner more funding, and contribute to innovation and economic development. For those trying to take their research activity off the ground, establishing an external university partnership can be just the right strategic step to boost growth and enhance the visibility of their institution’s research […]