Helen co-led the development of Folio Thinking, a reflective practice that situates and guides the effective use of learning portfolios, through collaborations with national and international portfolios researchers. She is a founding member and co-facilitator of EPAC, a community of practice (http://epac.pbworks.com/) focusing on pedagogical and technological issues related to e-portfolios. Helen is a member […]
Through a series of surveys and interviews with advising directors across North America, Academic Impressions has identified a number of frequently missed opportunities that prevent institutions from maximizing the effectiveness of academic advising to improve student retention and academic success. The following are among the most significant: Developmental Advising: Empowering the Student In developmental advising, […]
This is a unique and challenging time, yet it’s crucial not to remain overly consumed with the present crisis; we need to reserve time each day to think through the possibilities of how our future, and how the future of our unit and our institution can be different when we all return. By now, […]
by Elizabeth Suárez, author of The Art of Getting Everything: How to Negotiate for What You Want and More What Holds Us Back from Negotiating As a negotiation coach who has worked with clients across a variety of higher education institutions, I have often seen a level of hesitation by some clients to negotiate a job […]
During this 3-hour workshop, you will assess your well-being through the research-based Resilience @ Work framework. Then, you will explore how you can redefine success in ways that support your values and the impact you want to have in the world. You will conclude the workshop by drafting an initial plan for how you can […]
Jodi has served in several roles at Alverno for the past 16 years including Executive Director of Academic Excellence and Women’s Leadership, History Department Chair, and Interim Director of Alverno’s Assessment and Outreach Center. In her current role, she leads a wide variety of academic programs and faculty in graduate psychology, business, education, and music […]
Learn how to objectively measure the success of your donor relations program and communicate the ROI with leadership and across your shop. Donor Relations Guru®, Lynne Wester, will show you how to: Create clear benchmarks for donor relations success Track unique opportunities—including donor retention rate Determine the right metrics for your shop “The information provided […]
Maureen Breeze has been a featured speaker on the topics of student success; leadership; coaching strategies for professionals, entrepreneurs, and students; and critical and creative thinking. In addition to speaking, she trains and certifies college faculty, administrators, staff, and managers in academic coaching skills, and has facilitated trainings at conferences, universities, and other institutions across […]
Dr. Sinda Vanderpool is the associate vice provost for academic enrollment management at Baylor University where she works collaboratively with academic leaders across campus to leverage the people, processes, and systems to enhance student success. As an enrollment management and academic affairs professional, Sinda Vanderpool advocates and executes systemic change with measurable results to help […]
For the past fourteen years, Tim Vick has been deeply involved in the success, retention, and progression of beginning college students. He has, in his role as an administrator, directed academic advising, academic testing, academic resource centers, and new and transfer student orientation. Most recently, he led the development and implementation of Middle Georgia State […]
