You’re in class (online). Your students are in class. And all of your minds are on COVID-19, quarantine, and making ends meet. How can we as instructors step back, break down the sense of isolation and hopelessness, and use the sharing of our experiences of crisis to create a safe space for students to grow […]
Have you ever opened your email inbox the day after an assignment is due and received an email with the subject line entitled “request for extension of time”? My first thought is “Here we go,” but then I immediately switch my thought process to: “Be objective; my students are adults completing their doctoral degree.” I […]
Graduate students, despite comprising a large portion of a university’s overall student body, are often under-engaged as a part of the campus community. Throughout this training you will hear examples of how the University of Notre Dame successfully: Engaged graduate students upon enrolling in a program Created opportunities for social connections during their program Built […]
Bringing more than twenty-five years of higher education experience to her credit, Daphne received her undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and her MS in Sociology and PhD in Public Policy and Administration from VCU. An innovative and enthusiastic educator, administrator, and communicator, Daphne has extensive experience in student transition, retention, […]
Learn key strategies needed to revamp or establish a successful and sustainable recurring gifts program. During this webinar, we will focus on: Positioning your recurring gifts program to donors Processing recurring gifts and complying with standards Collaborating within your shop to grow your program Whether you have an existing program or are just getting started, […]
The COVID-19 crisis and the rapid transition to online learning have forced student success professionals to think about student retention on a day-by-day basis rather than semester-by-semester. Systems of outreach and support that were previously in place have had to be adapted for the online environment, and in some cases, completely overhauled. Watch this webcast […]
Gaining corporate partners to sponsor undergraduate research and design projects is a great way to provide students with quality work experience and enhance the reputation of your institution. But there are many challenges associated with approaching potential partners and closing the deal. Understanding how to clearly communicate your goals and anticipating what questions future partners […]
Dr. Ackerlind oversees the assessment and research agenda for her division, including development, implementation, and interpretation, and use of results. She also has led the strategic planning process for the division of student affairs and for individual departments. Stacy is also an adjunct faculty in the Educational Leadership and Policy program and Educational Psychology at […]
Instructional strategies that have evolved in classrooms and lecture halls typically have minimal success in blended instruction. To teach well in the blended environment, instructors need to explore new pedagogical options and craft learning activities that fit the medium. Join us online to learn key strategies for teaching successfully in blended courses and effective practices […]
A donor survey effort can improve the quality of your fundraising by helping you to: Look beyond dollars raised to measure success Prioritize future investments Evaluate programmatic success Join us online to learn how to design and deliver donor surveys that will help you challenge your assumptions and learn more about your donors. You will […]
