Applying a Restorative Justice Approach to Student Conduct

A small but growing number of colleges and universities have been adopting restorative justice (RJ) processes as an alternative (in some cases) to traditional, sanctions-focused student conduct proceedings. Taking an RJ approach requires a philosophical shift for the student conduct office – it entails new sets of questions for student conduct hearings and an alert […]

Setting and Maintaining Boundaries as Faculty to Develop Professional Well-being and Success

In Academic Impressions’ 2021 survey of higher ed faculty, staff, and administrators to understand the current state of professional development, 51% of respondents reported experiencing clinical levels of burnout. Faculty burnout comes on the heels of their being asked to do more than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic, plus the additional challenges of meeting the […]

Advance Your Career with a Personal Board of Directors

You will likely secure your next leadership role through your network, so surrounding yourself with the right people can make or break a career. How can you be more intentional in building your network to fast-track your career within senior leadership? Join us online and learn how a personal board of directors can help fuel […]

Sandra Parsons Vicchio, AIA

Ms. Parsons Vicchio has over 20 years of experience in all phases of architecture, including programming, design, documentation, construction, and interior design. During the past decade, she has focused on the architecture of libraries, museums, and visitor centers, which preserve and provide access to our cultural record and support academic and lifelong learning. She has […]

Patricia Malone

Pat has extensive experience initiating and facilitating collaborative training and workforce initiatives that directly impact the regional economy. She has assisted hundreds of companies in developing and implementing comprehensive training programs in technology, quality, lean manufacturing, and management. Pat has facilitated many sessions with representatives from labor, education, and industry on identifying regional issues surrounding […]

Reflections on Inclusive Supervision as an Assistant Dean of Students

Leading from the middle of an institution is a tough role. Managing both up and down while completing student-centered work requires self-reflection, empathy, and intention. Yet it can be accomplished in a transformative way that both honors the individual identities of your team and advances the goals and mission of your institution.  Join us for […]

Performance Metrics for Prospect Research and Management Staff

Determining if your fundraising professionals are meeting their dollar goals is relatively easy. However, your prospect research and management positions are fundamentally different, requiring an evaluative approach that balances front-line needs with production timeframe realities. Join us online to learn how to develop prospect research and management staff metrics for your shop. Our expert instructor, […]

Chuck Hannema

Chuck spent the first twenty years of his career in the commercial and investment banking sectors honing his financial analysis skills. In 2002, Chuck transitioned to a tenured faculty position teaching Finance to undergraduate students at Bethel University. He has a passion for the integration of strategic decision making, financial forecasting, and the allocation of […]

Practical Advice for Dealing with Difficult Faculty Colleagues

Most college faculty behave in a professional manner, take their responsibilities seriously, work hard at their jobs, and value their relationships with colleagues.  In fact, a recent survey found that college professors are the fifth most satisfied group of employees in the U.S, following pediatricians, singers, aircraft assemblers, and professional fire fighters.  The flexibility and […]

Finding the Silver Lining: Reframing Our Fundraising Practices During the Pandemic

“I’ve been a remote, work-from-home fundraiser for five years now, for a school 2,000 miles away from my home office. I see so much worry out there in higher education advancement, and I’m here to tell you, it’s going to be okay. You may have to give up some of your ideas about what’s possible […]