Managing the donor database and tracking your alumni data is complex. Here is a quick look at the three most common challenges with alumni data–and what is keeping our advancement operations from doing better. Recently I spoke with two dozen advancement services professionals to get a more defined sense of what is most challenging in […]
Chuck Elias is the CEO and a Co-founder of 42Chat, a leading provider of AI ChatBot Products and Services that improve customer service, lower costs and create amazing customer experiences. Prior to co-founding 42Chat, Chuck was a senior executive with several blue-chip companies, as well as several startups. He has been fortunate to lead amazing […]
The Changes You Face Now Are Different From the Changes in the Past We’re well-equipped, in higher education, to meet technical change head-on. We’re often less well-equipped for adaptive change. This is a distinction Ron Heifetz drew, first in his thought-provoking book Leadership without Easy Answers (1998) and later with Martin Linsky in Leadership on […]
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 […]
During a recent Academic Impressions online training, Keith Hannon of Cornell University asked alumni relations professionals from 81 institutions to share where they have found success in sharing content and starting discussions with alumni via LinkedIn. The lively list of responses provides a quick checklist of content that alumni relations officers are trying across higher […]
Building Confidence as a New Leader A DISCUSSION SERIES April 25, 2022 | May 10, 2022 Overview 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 higher level of responsibility, new leaders […]
We recently sat down with Dr. Melissa Morriss-Olson, former Provost at Bay Path University, to discuss her recently-released book “Academic Entrepreneurship: The Art and Science of Creating the Right Academic Programs.” The following interview—which contains myriad practical suggestions for academic leaders looking to think creatively to move their divisions and institutions forward—is what materialized. 1. […]
Gilpatrick Hornsby’s work focuses on faculty success and educational development, specifically emphasizing leadership development and well-being. As a member of the faculty affairs and curriculum leadership team, Gilpatrick leads projects and initiatives on behalf of the provost, such as equity in workload conversations, faculty welcome week and new faculty academy, and leadership programs such as […]
Why You Need a Stellar Team To build a high performing team is a daunting and noble task, and such teams are as rare as blue diamonds. The silo mentality that often exists on our campuses often limits our collective actions, and creates redundancy and replication. Given shrinking resources and the rapid pace of change, […]
In her current capacity, Daviree is responsible for providing leadership and management for the programs, services, and staff within the Department of Multicultural Student Affairs. In addition, Daviree serves as an advocate and ally for students whose gender, ethnicity, race, and sexual identities play a primary role in their university experience, while working with the […]
