The research is stark; over 90% of strategic plans don’t get implemented. Why is this, and what can institutional leaders do to improve their chances for success? Pat Sanaghan has led the design and implementation of strategic plans at more than 100 colleges and universities across the United States and Canada. During this one hour […]
Molly has worked in higher-ed development for more than fourteen years and joined Colorado College in 2013. Prior to this, Molly was executive director of annual giving at the College of William & Mary from 2008-2012 and worked in annual giving at the University of Michigan from 2000-2008. During her time at William & Mary, […]
For fifteen years, Mitchell Spearman has partnered with philanthropic families across the United States, Asia, and Europe, with the shared goal of connecting family philanthropists across generations, as they achieve transformative goals impacting institutions from coast to coast. Spearman has focused on developing deeper ties within multi-generational families, through family conversations and curated moments, to […]
Over the past several years, Academic Impressions has presented conferences on the topic of building a one-stop enrollment center to hundreds of colleges and universities. We are pleased to offer, for the first time, one of the most highly rated sessions from the live event in a webcast format. Join us online for a 90-minute […]
Samantha’s career includes nine years of experience in higher education. Specializing in planning, implementation, review and assessment of strategic initiatives, data visualization, and digital transformation, Samantha leads high-impact projects across the university in support of its mission, vision, and values. Prior to her role at Northeast Ohio Medical University, Samantha served as the Alumni Relations […]
More than ever, you need to have a clear value proposition and clear messaging to differentiate yourself from your competitors who offer specific adult-focused undergraduate, graduate, and/or degree-completion programs. Join us to learn what aspects of your program you should be emphasizing to your prospective adult student markets. Throughout this training, you will see numerous […]
Darrin Hicks is a Professor in the Department of Communication Studies at the University of Denver. Darrin’s teaching and research centers on public deliberation and community collaboration, with a particular focus on designing and evaluating decision-making processes regarding inclusion, equity, transparency, and authenticity. Darrin has developed measures to assess the quality of deliberative and collaborative […]
Michael Bumbry, Ph.D., Senior Director of Alumni Outreach and Engagement, UC San DiegoJennie Van Meter, Senior Director of Alumni Engagement Strategy, UC San Diego Like many industries, higher education too has had to reimagine work in light of the global pandemic. Our decisions will have a lasting impact on the way business is conducted. At […]
Working in higher education now requires navigating remote, hybrid environments and supporting overextended students and colleagues while navigating institutional complexity and resource precarity. To show up for this kind of work, you must intentionally center your well-being to thrive in this ever-changing environment. In Part 1 of this workshop series, you assessed your well-being, identified […]
Professor Virginia Commonwealth University Dr. Ed Acevedo is a professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences and presently serves as the Director of Faculty Development and Research in the You First at VCU First-Generation Student Success and Faculty Research Center. Ed has wide-ranging experience in academic leadership as a department chair for 10 years […]
