Empathy and compassion are critical for high-performing academic leaders, but institutions often undervalue these leadership competencies due to implicit gender bias. Let’s look at how to counter that tendency. This is the second in a series of articles on challenging androcentrism in higher education. by Rosalind Spigel, Organizational Development Consultant and Leadership Coach, Spigel Consulting In […]
In her current role as assistant provost for the University College at SIU, Julie is responsible for the student success, marketing, and assessment components of the comprehensive University College. Julie currently oversees the university’s Career Services, New Student Programs, and Learning Support Services, and assists with program development, communication, and marketing plans and comprehensive assessment […]
Programs that help students improve their academic performance through support, coaching, and training around metacognitive skills are becoming more popular across the higher education landscape. These interventions can be especially impactful for reinstated students, who return to an institution after having been academically dismissed. Join us for this case study-based webcast to learn how Georgia […]
Vanessa Miranda is the Director for Transfer and Admission Enrollment Services at Loyola Marymount University. She is responsible for collaborating with community college partners and across the institution to create partnerships, programs, and initiatives that best support prospective and current transfer students. She is a strong advocate for transfer students in all stages of their […]
Jillian manages the daily operations of the 49er Finish Program including: academic advising, conducting marketing and outreach, generating reports and tracking data, managing program assessment and evaluation, and collaborating with academic departments. She serves as the central resource for students through providing personalized advising services to assist students in successfully completing their degree.
FREE WEBCAST Rethinking Engagement for Gen Z Students Live Webcast: September 22, 2022 | 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET Join a national discussion to learn how to best engage Gen Z students. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, faculty and staff struggled to engage Gen Z students and help them to create a robust sense of […]
Since 1991 Dr. Scharberg has served as a SJSU faculty member in the department of chemistry. She has also served as director of the science education program and associate dean of the College of Science. As associate dean, Dr. Scharberg focused on STEM student success, retention, advising, and curricular design as well as course and […]
In this report: April 2011. Large organizations in any industry often suffer from a misalignment of people, policies, and practice. Colleges and universities are no different. And the issue of student retention is a prime example of when good intentions, money, and technology aren’t enough to overcome policies, structures, and incentives that work at odds with […]
The initial development and ongoing management of a living-learning program for STEM students requires equal support and involvement from both the academic and residential sides of campus, which can be a challenge for many institutions. Join us online to learn how a carefully cultivated academic mission has enabled one institution’s STEM living-learning program to be […]
Louise retired in 2012 as assistant vice president of student life at The Ohio State University; she supervised units dedicated to enhancing success of and removing barriers to student success. Dr. Douce is a specialist in college student mental health and has been active in college and university psychology and nationally active in the education […]