Margie Ferguson is a Professor of Political Science and the Senior Associate Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs at IU Indianapolis (formerly IUPUI). Margie’s work focuses on policies and practices related to faculty development and success. Relevant examples include promotion and tenure, faculty grievances, career enhancement, faculty leadership development and managing new degree proposals. In addition, Margie […]
In her current role at St. John’s University, Liz leads academic initiatives that include the development of digital learning strategies in campus-based programs and online/hybrid degree and certificate program development. Additionally, she supervises the Office of Online Learning and Services, co-chairs the University Assessment Committee, and serves as a member of the Middle States Steering […]
As Vice Provost for Innovation and Workforce Development, Steven Tello oversees strategic leadership and implementation aimed at strengthening and growing our graduate programs, online and continuing education programs and international partnerships. He has been instrumental in the success of many of the university’s programs, including the M2D2 and Innovation Hub business incubators, student DifferenceMaker program, […]
Since 2005 Stephen Jordan has positioned MSU Denver to become the preeminent public urban university in the nation. Under his leadership, MSU Denver has achieved university status, launched its first master’s degree programs, developed innovative public-private partnerships and seen plans for a Hotel and Hospitality Learning Center, Student Success Building and Athletics Complex come to […]
Matthew St. Clair is the first sustainability manager for the University of California’s Office of the President; since 2004, has led sustainability efforts across the 10-campus UC system. Matthew is a founding member of the Board of Directors for the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education. He is a member of the […]
The relationship between prospect managers and gift officers is critical for portfolio optimization in advancement shops. It is the responsibility of advancement leaders to assess and strengthen collaboration between these roles in order to have a high-performance team that is able to strategically engage with donors. Join us as Cheryl Cerny, Associate Vice President for […]
During the pandemic, many institutions had a banner fiscal year because of an unanticipated amount of major gifts. This has proven to advancement leaders that the major gift officer role can be done successfully remotely. As a result, now that institutions are returning to in-person work, albeit with greater flexibility than before, it is time […]
The final report that you prepare as Title IX investigator is critical. Not only is it highly visible and under scrutiny by all parties, but the information contained in it should also set the hearing panel up for success and reduce the exposure of litigation. To do this, your top priority is to create a […]
Latina, Latino, and Latinx (Latinx/a/o) leaders have unique knowledge, skills, strengths, and experiences to contribute to higher education, but the academy was built with systemic inequities that can undermine advancement and success. According to the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, “Hispanic enrollment in higher education is expected to exceed 4.1 million students by 2026, […]
In order for faculty and staff to fully engage in shared governance, they must first understand their roles, responsibilities, and impact on the process. They also need to possess certain skills and knowledge to collaborate effectively across the institution. As a department chair, you are uniquely positioned to provide the necessary information, training, and support […]
