Implicit gender bias is systemic even in the egalitarian environment of higher education, and developing self-awareness in our leaders is the key to challenging it. Yet the “don’t rock the boat” culture of higher ed often gets in our way. Let’s look at how to counter that. This is the third in a series of […]
FOR THE STUDENT AFFAIRS PROFESSIONAL:THE CHANGE YOU NEED TO SEE AT YOUR INSTITUTIONS We’re excited to share this article with you because at Academic Impressions, we believe that the change you need to see at your institution is often within your own control, and that your professional development is key to building the skills and […]
Training Made for Leaders in Higher Education Leadership in higher education matters. The challenges in higher education are becoming more and more complex and the demands and expectations placed on leaders can be extreme. Academic Impressions is committed to facilitating the personal and professional development of leaders in higher education. Core Leadership Programs ↓ Leadership […]
Picture this scenario. Your institution undertook a lengthy and arduous strategic planning effort, to which your division responded with an operational plan, identifying a list of core initiatives intended to help meet the institution’s strategic goals. It is now two years later. Your division’s operational plan or action plan sits on a shelf (whether physical […]
Turnover is an issue across almost every advancement shop — and movement at the leadership level is no exception. Besides movement between institutions, every year many fundraising professionals enter their first year as vice president of advancement or chief advancement officer. As we start off a new fiscal year and prepare for the start of […]
November 2010. Institutions’ strategic initiatives and plans are increasingly reliant on financial support from alumni and donors, yet most institutions aren’t particularly strategic in their approach to cultivating and sustaining support. Relying solely on your development office to garner this support is both more expensive and less effective than leveraging the efforts of each department […]
One of the most challenging barriers new leaders must overcome is the lack of confidence they often face when starting a new role. Whether they are first-time leaders or assuming a new level of responsibility, new leaders must grapple with such internal pressures as misplaced emotions, preconceived notions, and negative self-talk. Learning how to identify […]
I engage and empower leaders at all stages with wisdom and tools that instill confidence and focus in order for them to achieve quantifiable success throughout the evolving circumstances of their careers, their organizations, and those they lead. Marie Hansen is a dean, executive coach, leadership consultant and attorney with over 22 years’ experience in […]
Dr. Kim Eby joined the Mason community in 1996. A faculty member in the School of Integrative Studies, she is also affiliated with Women and Gender Studies. In 2002, she was awarded the George Mason University Teaching Excellence Award. Her professional and scholarly interests include issues surrounding violence and gender, leadership, organizational development and change, […]
Family Giving THREE-PART SERIES Recorded on August 17, 2023 | Recorded on September 14, 2023 | Recorded on October 19, 2023 Overview Join us for three unique programs focused on family giving, led by Mitchell Spearman, J.D., Founder and Dreamer of Gifts of a Lifetime. We will first focus on the role of philanthropic […]
