FREE WEBCAST RECORDING Perspectives on Annual Giving Amid COVID-19 The live webcast took place on April 10, 2020. Please register to get access to the recording. COVID-19 Critical Response DISCUSSION SERIES Watch a webcast recording where our experts connect with the broader higher education community to share ideas and ask questions amid the COVID-19 […]
Discovery work is an essential part of the fundraising process because it’s your first access point to learning how to optimize a potential donor’s philanthropic interest. Refining your approach and strategy is a great way to continue gaining confidence in your ability to be conversational as a fundraiser. The ability to ask insightful questions that […]
Jane serves as the executive director of the Delta Cost Project, an independent, nonprofit research and policy organization located in Washington, DC. The Delta Project’s mission is to improve transparency about spending in higher education, and to identify and promote practices that enhance cost effectiveness without compromising access or quality. Jane is widely recognized for […]
SPOTLIGHT ON INNOVATION SERIES The US Department of Education has awarded multi-million dollar “First in the World” grants to 24 colleges and universities that are innovating to solve critical challenges with access, recruitment, retention, and student success. At AI, we have interviewed each of the recipients to learn more about the projects these institutions are […]
As research on gaps in college preparedness continues to emerge, fueling debates in both academic and public forums, most postsecondary institutions have taken some measures to assist undergraduates in developing a higher degree of information and digital literacy, and to prepare students better for conducting academic research. To learn where you can see the highest […]
L. Scott Lissner has served as the ADA Coordinator for The Ohio State University since 2000; he also serves as an associate of the John Glenn School of Public Affairs and a lecturer for the Moritz College of Law, the Knowlton School of Architecture and Disability Studies. Teaching and public service informs his work as […]
When looking to improve campus safety, many institutions immediately turn to high-tech solutions that may not be affordable. However, your campus can meaningfully affect campus safety by more actively addressing a number of smaller, yet critical campus safety issues without necessarily spending a lot of money. Many campuses find this list of smaller updates to […]
Is your market position supported by data or by anecdotes? The reality is that a surprisingly large number of institutions still work from the latter when defining their brand in a competitive landscape. Your institution might boast qualities such as: “academic excellence,” “diversity,” or “career readiness,” but would your students agree? With a data-informed understanding […]
Barbara Blacklock holds a master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling from Michigan State University and is licensed by the state of Minnesota, as an independent social worker (LISW). She has worked in disability services for over thirty years and has presented locally, nationally, and internationally on disability issues. In addition to her role as an access […]
Dr. Jess E. Tuck is Director of the ACCESS Program and Project Director of FAU’s U.S. Department of Education Title III Grant. He is also an Adjunct Instructor at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) with University Advising Services and Navitas at FAU. Dr. Tuck’s experience began at FAU in 2003 advising freshmen and sophomores with undeclared […]