DEI Foundations: Intersectionality in Higher Education

In order for your students and colleagues to feel that they are a part of an inclusive environment, they must feel whole, seen, and affirmed. Intersectionality is a theoretical framework that illustrates how social identities are interconnected and create overlapping systems of oppression. By having an intersectional mindset when engaging with your students and colleagues, […]

Tiffany Williams

Tiffany Williams joined ODU in 2019 as the Director of Donor Relations, tasked with advancing donor relations and stewardship efforts. With an extensive background spanning close to 18 years, she has excelled in crucial aspects of university advancement, overseeing Parents and Corporate Programs, managing portfolios, and conducting prospect research. Tiffany’s proficiency extends beyond traditional roles, […]

The Case for Placing Marketing within Enrollment Management

Is there a “right” place and reporting structure for admissions marketing? Recently I received a message from a colleague at another institution asking for resources “illustrating the benefits and drawbacks of a dedicated admissions marketing position within a university’s organizational structure.” This colleague, who currently works within a marketing division that reports to advancement and […]

How One Registrar’s Office is Securing Buy-in to Streamline Transfer Credit Evaluation

The transfer credit evaluation process is one that touches many different stakeholders. The registrar’s office is where the heart of the action happens, but the way credit is articulated has far-reaching implications for the admissions office, department chairs, and academic advisors as well. Because all of these entities have such a stake, it can be […]

Upping the Ante on Recreation Facilities for Your Campus

Campus recreation facilities have evolved into hubs for student academic, social, and physical engagement. Institutions as diverse as the University of Alabama, Macalester College, the University of Wisconsin – River Falls, and DePauw University have taken very intentional approaches to designing their recreation facilities in ways that contribute to an improved quality of life for […]

Help Your Faculty Manage Online Workload

We turned to Larry Ragan and Susan Ko for tips on how department chairs and faculty developers can help faculty manage online workload. We hope you will also invite your faculty to review our recorded webcast, Managing Online Course Workload. Because online and blended courses require more preparation than most traditional courses, faculty often find […]

Infusing Domestic and Global Perspectives into Your DEI Initiatives

Creating and maintaining an inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone on a campus is necessary to recruit and retain diverse faculty, students, and staff, as well as to create an environment that promotes Global Citizenship to reflect an increasingly global society. Yet at most institutions, DEI initiatives only focus on domestic diversity and lack a […]

Recruiting, Retaining, and Supporting International Graduate Students

While every graduate student is faced with challenges amid the COVID-19 pandemic, international students must navigate especially difficult circumstances as they cope with shifting visa regulations, travel restrictions, and an increased perception that they are not welcome in the United States. As international students represent a major portion of the graduate population, it is critical […]

Create the Conditions for Sustained Philanthropic Support

Course Highlights 3h 30 m of video instruction (15 short videos) Downloadable resources Course Details Engage more alumni and donors and raise more money by assessing the overall health of your advancement shop.  In this master class, you will learn about the 4 philanthropic vital signs and what they say about the health of your […]

Eddie Phillips

Dr. Eddie Phillips serves as the Provost and Senior Vice President at National Louis University. As Provost, Dr. Phillips is responsible for the academic enterprise of the University. This includes the institution’s academic portfolio, academic policy and operations, faculty leadership and engagement in teaching service and scholarship, faculty development, accreditation and compliance, and a host […]