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August 20 - 26, 2010

TOP STORIES

Housing Expenses for U of California President Draw Ire
August 23, 2010
This article reviews the University of California's attempts to resolve a presidential housing controversy that has cost the university more than $600,000 and has drawn senior UC officials into an increasingly time-consuming and acrimonious ordeal over the president's private residence, amid the largest financial crisis in the institution's history.

Apollo Group Releases Position Paper on Role of For-Profit Colleges
August 24, 2010
(pdf link)
In the wake of recently released statistics damaging to for-profit colleges, this report produced by the parent group for the University of Phoenix argues that for-profit colleges will be critical to meeting President Obama's goal of leading the world in college completion rates, and estimates that meeting the goal without proprietary colleges would cost taxpayers more than $800 billion over the next 10 years.

More Parents Saving for College
August 25, 2010
The number of parents who are saving to pay future college costs is up, but the percentage of costs those savings will cover is slipping down, according to a study by Fidelity Investments.

NIH Says Some Stem Cell Research Can Continue
August 26, 2010
The director of the National Institutes of Health on Tuesday gave scientists who have already received funds for studies involving human embryonic stem cells the go-ahead to continue their work, while the US Department of Justice has announced plans to appeal a federal court ruling that has temporarily halted federal support for such research.

RESEARCH & TRENDS

More US Students Studying in Middle East
August 20, 2010
In what educators are calling the fastest-growing study-abroad program, American college students are increasingly choosing to spend their traditional junior year abroad in places like Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and the United Arab Emirates, wanting to experience the Arab world beyond America’s borders and viewpoints.

Trends in Financial Aid at Private Institutions
August 23, 2010
While some budget-strapped public universities have been cutting merit-based financial aid to preserve money for needy students, a growing number of private colleges are trying to attract students (and relieve tuition sticker shock) by offering early merit grants.

Online Learning and Accessibility
August 23, 2010
Advocates for the blind or visually impaired are raising concerns that online learning tools are proliferating without sufficient discussion of accessibility.

Campus Goal: Get Out in Four
August 23, 2010
With colleges across the nation under pressure to raise graduation rates, here is how institutions in Texas are addressing the issue.

Opinions: Too Much Free Time on Campus?
August 23, 2010
A recent report by two economists at the University of California found that, over the past four decades, the time college students spend in class and studying has decreased substantially, from 40 hours a week in 1961 to 27 hours a week in 2003. Here are responses to the findings from several professors and students.

Opinion: Communicating the Value of the HBCU
August 23, 2010
One communications consultant offers three tips in an open letter to HBCU presidents for raising the profile of HBCUs on the national stage and in the media.

Canada: New Copyright Law Meets Opposition
August 24, 2010
Academics across Canada are protesting proposed rules that could, in practice, require instructors and students to pay royalties for hyperlinking to online articles.

Faculty Positions Shrinking in Political Science
August 25, 2010
Openings for assistant professor positions are down 38% over two years.

Average Cost of a US College Education
August 26, 2010
Based on data from the National Center for Education Statistics, this chart allows you to drill down to see the difference between tuition and the net cost less financial aid at different types of institutions.

A Shifting International Mix
August 26, 2010
Here are some of the challenges (from issues in the application process to ongoing support after matriculation) faced by universities that are seeing continued growth in Chinese undergraduate enrollments.

Helping Chinese Students Transition for Academic Success
August 26, 2010
In this Academic Impressions article from January 2010, Mark Parker (University of Maryland University College) offers advice on helping Chinese students who are new to your institution navigate some of the intercultural challenges they may face.

Private Student Loans Are Making a Comeback
August 26, 2010
A new push by private lenders and credit unions to capture some of the college lending market could open more doors for students looking to borrow, but the loans these businesses offer often come with higher price tags and less favorable conditions than those offered by the federal government.

Grads Taking Law Schools to Task for Poor Job Market
August 26, 2010
Law schools, once viewed as a guaranteed path to a high-paying career, are coming under fire as disillusioned graduates find a tighter job market than they say they were led to expect.

Department of Education Clarifies Data on "Gainful Employment"
August 26, 2010
(pdf link)
Responding to criticism following the release of institution-by-institution student loan repayment data, the U.S. Department of Education has published answers to some frequently asked questions about the data.

NOTABLE PRACTICES

What James Madison U is Doing to Combat Alcohol Abuse
August 20, 2010
James Madison University (Harrisonburg, VA) has announced plans to step up enforcement of laws against underage drinking and public intoxication, as part of a larger effort to cultivate a culture of alcohol awareness on campus.

What Wake Forest U is Doing to Combat Alcohol Abuse
August 20, 2010
Among other efforts, Wake Forest University will begin notifying parents when their children violate campus alcohol rules.

Unifying Library and University Data Searches
August 20, 2010
In the past month, three universities have moved to allow campus users to search across their respective databases, library catalogs, and institutional repositories.

Christopher Newport U Closes College Store, Moves Store Entirely Online
August 23, 2010
Based on student buying patterns and the proliferation of online competition, Christopher Newport University (Newport News, VA) has decided to move its campus store entirely online.

Roommates Who Click
August 24, 2010
More colleges are turning choices of roommates over to students. Some universities have contracted with matchmaking companies like Lifetopia and RoomBug, which offer secure Web-based services. Others are acceding to a wave of roommate requests from students who use unrestricted sites like URoomSurf, and others have created Facebook pages to help students share information.

A Parting Ceremony for Parents
August 24, 2010
While some colleges are seeking positive ways of managing parent involvement throughout the college years, others are forming "parting ceremonies" during freshman orientation to help parents let go and step back.

Canada: Recognizing Co-Curricular Activities
August 24, 2010
The eighth Canadian university to offer a co-curricular transcript, Concordia University is launching a pair of innovative programs this fall aimed at encouraging student engagement and volunteer service and recognizing it.

Recruiting in China
August 24, 2010
Laurentian University (Sudbury, Ontario) reports that it received 952 international applications in 2010, more than double the total from three years earlier. Here is a look at how Laurentian University is addressing some of its challenges in drawing international students to a small nickel town in northern Ontario.

Success with Spinoff Businesses
August 25, 2010
When it comes to creating new start-ups from academic research, only MIT compares with the University of Utah, despite the fact that MIT's research budget is five times larger. Here are a few keys to how the University of Utah has focused on entrepreneurship as a scholarly activity.

Scholars Test Web Alternative to Peer Review
August 25, 2010
Instead of relying on a few experts selected by leading publications, a few scholars advocate using the Internet to expose scholarly thinking to the swift collective judgment of a much broader interested audience.

Purdue Develops Technique to Keep Computers Running in Overheated Data Center
August 25, 2010
Purdue University has successfully tested out a technique for controlling operations of its computing clusters in overheating conditions by slowing down the performance of the individual nodes.

Even at Commuter Schools, Dorm Life Beckons
August 26, 2010
Here is how some urban commuter schools are opening residential facilities to attract students who want a "full college experience."

Monterey College of Law Pilots iPad Programs for Students and Faculty
August 26, 2010
As the centerpiece of a new mobile computing initiative, Monterey College of Law is distributing Apple iPads to all students enrolled in a supplemental curriculum program that helps them prepare for the state's bar exam.

Stem Cell Research with Corporate Backing
August 26, 2010
In the kind of partnership that may become more common, the Geron Corporation financed the development of the cells in a lab at the University of California at Irvine.

Oregon State U Physics Class Experiments in Space Design
August 26, 2010
Oregon State University is trying out a new type of classroom for its introductory physics courses. Among the features of the new space design are round tables and interactive whiteboards.

Miami U (Oxford, OH) Enforces Sobriety Rules
August 26, 2010
After the suspension of three sororities for drunken behavior that garnered national attention, Miami University is requiring its fraternities and sororities to hire security for off-campus events and institute other restrictive measures.

CURRENT EVENTS

First Nations U of Canada Hit by Massive Restructuring

Simon Fraser U, in Canada, Prepares for First Year in NCAA

Chancellor U (Cleveland, OH), Despite For-Profit Investors, Still on Verge of Losing Accreditation

U of Virginia to Review Allegations of Workplace Bullying at Virginia Quarterly Review after Editor's Suicide

Indiana U Gets $1.2 Million Grant for Scholarships for Students Who Want to Become Science Teachers

Rice U to Close Its Digital Press Next Month

Gas leak closes Life U (Marietta, GA) for a Day

California State U Students Can Still Enroll for Spring, but Whether They'll Be Admitted Hinges on a State Budget Fix

Court Bars Fisk U (Nashville, TN) from Selling Art Collection; Fisk U Will No Longer Be Responsible for the Collection

Harvard Professor Found Guilty of Research Misconduct

Court Again Rules in Favor of College Counseling Programs Requiring Students to Treat Gay Patients on Equal Basis

Health-Conscious Alumna Offers Stephens College (Columbia, MO) $1 million if Faculty and Staff Members Lose Weight

Binghamton U (Vestal, NY) Settles With Fundraiser Who Alleged Harassment

Central Michigan U Adjuncts Unionize

New Mexico State U Plans Center to Lead Research for Commercial Space Transportation

U of Florida Given 312 works of Asian Art, Estimated at $4.2 Million

United Tribes Technical College (Bismarck, ND) Launches Program to Address Tribal Law Enforcement Officer Shortage

Ohio State U Accuses Website Of Trademark Violation

Connecticut Sues Former Investment Chief of Wesleyan U (Middleton, CT) for Using Institutional Funds for Personal Expenses

U of Texas at Arlington Makes Experimental, Accelerated Nursing Program Permanent

Michigan State U Probes Allegations that Professor Committed Plagiarism

Colleges in Missouri, Illinois Forced to Cut Deeper

U of Minnesota Plans to Install Wind Turbine

Judge Rules Against Expanding Federal Funding for Embryonic Stem Cell Research

Lansbridge U (Fredericton, NB Canada) Loses Accreditation

Faculty Association at U of Toronto Files Grievance over Academic Prioritization Plan

Gates Foundation Awards Brown U $3 Million to Help Improve College, Career Readiness among High Schoolers

U of Arkansas Grows Its Online Arm with 125 New Classes in Fall 2010

U of Phoenix Changes Recruiting Practices amid Controversy

More Students Benefit From Tennessee's Education Lottery Proceeds

West Virginia Approves $8 Million College Grant Funding Increase

150 Staff Strike at Northern Ontario School of Medicine

Ontario: Students Get $81 Million Boost in Loans, Tuition Aid

California State U May Be Mixing Public and Private Funds in Nonprofit Foundations, Faculty Group Warns

More Classes Offered at California State U, Stanislaus via Stimulus Funding

California Community Colleges End Controversial Deal With Kaplan U

iTunes U Downloads Top 300 Million

Sonoma State U Plants Sapling of Tree that Inspired Anne Frank

New Online Network Connects New Brunswick's Policymakers with Experts from Four Universities, Businesses, and Community Groups

LOOKING ABROAD

UK: One in Four Students Unplaced

South Korea: More Western Colleges, Schools Opening Campuses in Korea

Egypt: Universities to Scrap Textbooks and Go Digital

UK: U of Wales Institute, Cardiff Converts Course Content to E-Learning

Australia: Successful Efforts to Recruit Students from Latin America

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS

Mark Emmert's last day as president of the University of Washington will be Sept. 30 (one month earlier than initially planned), and he won't lose a month's worth of his salary under an agreement reached with the university's board of regents.

Author and Christian apologist Dinesh D'Souza has been selected as the new president of The King's College, a small Christian institution located in the Empire State Building.

Capella University, an all-online for-profit institution based in Minneapolis, MN, has named Larry A. Isaak as its next president. Isaak served for nearly 10 years as chancellor of the North Dakota University System and is currently president of the Midwestern Higher Education Compact.

Janelle Ashley, the president of Worcester State College, has announced she will retire at the end of the upcoming academic year.

Roger Williams University (Bristol, RI) has named Ronald O. Champagne, who served recently as interim president for Merrimack College (North Andover, MA), as an interim president to temporarily replace Roy Nirschel, who resigned suddenly last month.

San Diego State University president Stephen Weber will retire next summer after leading the school since 1996.

In this Issue...



	HIGHER ED IMPACT This Week in the News

	August 20 - 26, 2010
	TOP STORIES Housing Expenses for U of California President Draw Ire August 23, 2010 This article reviews the University of California's attempts to resolve a presidential housing controversy that has cost the university more than $600,000 and has drawn senior UC officials into an increasingly time-consuming and acrimonious ordeal over the president's private residence, amid the largest financial crisis in the institution's history. Apollo Group Releases Position Paper on Role of For-Profit Colleges August 24, 2010 (pdf link) In the wake of recently released statistics damaging to for-profit colleges, this report produced by the parent group for the University of Phoenix argues that for-profit colleges will be critical to meeting President Obama's goal of leading the world in college completion rates, and estimates that meeting the goal without proprietary colleges would cost taxpayers more than $800 billion over the next 10 years. More Parents Saving for College August 25, 2010 The number of parents who are saving to pay future college costs is up, but the percentage of costs those savings will cover is slipping down, according to a study by Fidelity Investments. NIH Says Some Stem Cell Research Can Continue August 26, 2010 The director of the National Institutes of Health on Tuesday gave scientists who have already received funds for studies involving human embryonic stem cells the go-ahead to continue their work, while the US Department of Justice has announced plans to appeal a federal court ruling that has temporarily halted federal support for such research. Back to top RESEARCH & TRENDS More US Students Studying in Middle East August 20, 2010 In what educators are calling the fastest-growing study-abroad program, American college students are increasingly choosing to spend their traditional junior year abroad in places like Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and the United Arab Emirates, wanting to experience the Arab world beyond America’s borders and viewpoints. Trends in Financial Aid at Private Institutions August 23, 2010 While some budget-strapped public universities have been cutting merit-based financial aid to preserve money for needy students, a growing number of private colleges are trying to attract students (and relieve tuition sticker shock) by offering early merit grants. Online Learning and Accessibility August 23, 2010 Advocates for the blind or visually impaired are raising concerns that online learning tools are proliferating without sufficient discussion of accessibility. Campus Goal: Get Out in Four August 23, 2010 With colleges across the nation under pressure to raise graduation rates, here is how institutions in Texas are addressing the issue. Opinions: Too Much Free Time on Campus? August 23, 2010 A recent report by two economists at the University of California found that, over the past four decades, the time college students spend in class and studying has decreased substantially, from 40 hours a week in 1961 to 27 hours a week in 2003. Here are responses to the findings from several professors and students. Opinion: Communicating the Value of the HBCU August 23, 2010 One communications consultant offers three tips in an open letter to HBCU presidents for raising the profile of HBCUs on the national stage and in the media. Canada: New Copyright Law Meets Opposition August 24, 2010 Academics across Canada are protesting proposed rules that could, in practice, require instructors and students to pay royalties for hyperlinking to online articles. Faculty Positions Shrinking in Political Science August 25, 2010 Openings for assistant professor positions are down 38% over two years. Average Cost of a US College Education August 26, 2010 Based on data from the National Center for Education Statistics, this chart allows you to drill down to see the difference between tuition and the net cost less financial aid at different types of institutions. A Shifting International Mix August 26, 2010 Here are some of the challenges (from issues in the application process to ongoing support after matriculation) faced by universities that are seeing continued growth in Chinese undergraduate enrollments. Helping Chinese Students Transition for Academic Success August 26, 2010 In this Academic Impressions article from January 2010, Mark Parker (University of Maryland University College) offers advice on helping Chinese students who are new to your institution navigate some of the intercultural challenges they may face. Private Student Loans Are Making a Comeback August 26, 2010 A new push by private lenders and credit unions to capture some of the college lending market could open more doors for students looking to borrow, but the loans these businesses offer often come with higher price tags and less favorable conditions than those offered by the federal government. Grads Taking Law Schools to Task for Poor Job Market August 26, 2010 Law schools, once viewed as a guaranteed path to a high-paying career, are coming under fire as disillusioned graduates find a tighter job market than they say they were led to expect. Department of Education Clarifies Data on "Gainful Employment" August 26, 2010 (pdf link) Responding to criticism following the release of institution-by-institution student loan repayment data, the U.S. Department of Education has published answers to some frequently asked questions about the data. Back to top NOTABLE PRACTICES What James Madison U is Doing to Combat Alcohol Abuse August 20, 2010 James Madison University (Harrisonburg, VA) has announced plans to step up enforcement of laws against underage drinking and public intoxication, as part of a larger effort to cultivate a culture of alcohol awareness on campus. What Wake Forest U is Doing to Combat Alcohol Abuse August 20, 2010 Among other efforts, Wake Forest University will begin notifying parents when their children violate campus alcohol rules. Unifying Library and University Data Searches August 20, 2010 In the past month, three universities have moved to allow campus users to search across their respective databases, library catalogs, and institutional repositories. Christopher Newport U Closes College Store, Moves Store Entirely Online August 23, 2010 Based on student buying patterns and the proliferation of online competition, Christopher Newport University (Newport News, VA) has decided to move its campus store entirely online. Roommates Who Click August 24, 2010 More colleges are turning choices of roommates over to students. Some universities have contracted with matchmaking companies like Lifetopia and RoomBug, which offer secure Web-based services. Others are acceding to a wave of roommate requests from students who use unrestricted sites like URoomSurf, and others have created Facebook pages to help students share information. A Parting Ceremony for Parents August 24, 2010 While some colleges are seeking positive ways of managing parent involvement throughout the college years, others are forming "parting ceremonies" during freshman orientation to help parents let go and step back. Canada: Recognizing Co-Curricular Activities August 24, 2010 The eighth Canadian university to offer a co-curricular transcript, Concordia University is launching a pair of innovative programs this fall aimed at encouraging student engagement and volunteer service and recognizing it. Recruiting in China August 24, 2010 Laurentian University (Sudbury, Ontario) reports that it received 952 international applications in 2010, more than double the total from three years earlier. Here is a look at how Laurentian University is addressing some of its challenges in drawing international students to a small nickel town in northern Ontario. Success with Spinoff Businesses August 25, 2010 When it comes to creating new start-ups from academic research, only MIT compares with the University of Utah, despite the fact that MIT's research budget is five times larger. Here are a few keys to how the University of Utah has focused on entrepreneurship as a scholarly activity. Scholars Test Web Alternative to Peer Review August 25, 2010 Instead of relying on a few experts selected by leading publications, a few scholars advocate using the Internet to expose scholarly thinking to the swift collective judgment of a much broader interested audience. Purdue Develops Technique to Keep Computers Running in Overheated Data Center August 25, 2010 Purdue University has successfully tested out a technique for controlling operations of its computing clusters in overheating conditions by slowing down the performance of the individual nodes. Even at Commuter Schools, Dorm Life Beckons August 26, 2010 Here is how some urban commuter schools are opening residential facilities to attract students who want a "full college experience." Monterey College of Law Pilots iPad Programs for Students and Faculty August 26, 2010 As the centerpiece of a new mobile computing initiative, Monterey College of Law is distributing Apple iPads to all students enrolled in a supplemental curriculum program that helps them prepare for the state's bar exam. Stem Cell Research with Corporate Backing August 26, 2010 In the kind of partnership that may become more common, the Geron Corporation financed the development of the cells in a lab at the University of California at Irvine. Oregon State U Physics Class Experiments in Space Design August 26, 2010 Oregon State University is trying out a new type of classroom for its introductory physics courses. Among the features of the new space design are round tables and interactive whiteboards. Miami U (Oxford, OH) Enforces Sobriety Rules August 26, 2010 After the suspension of three sororities for drunken behavior that garnered national attention, Miami University is requiring its fraternities and sororities to hire security for off-campus events and institute other restrictive measures. Back to top CURRENT EVENTS First Nations U of Canada Hit by Massive Restructuring Simon Fraser U, in Canada, Prepares for First Year in NCAA Chancellor U (Cleveland, OH), Despite For-Profit Investors, Still on Verge of Losing Accreditation U of Virginia to Review Allegations of Workplace Bullying at Virginia Quarterly Review after Editor's Suicide Indiana U Gets $1.2 Million Grant for Scholarships for Students Who Want to Become Science Teachers Rice U to Close Its Digital Press Next Month Gas leak closes Life U (Marietta, GA) for a Day California State U Students Can Still Enroll for Spring, but Whether They'll Be Admitted Hinges on a State Budget Fix Court Bars Fisk U (Nashville, TN) from Selling Art Collection; Fisk U Will No Longer Be Responsible for the Collection Harvard Professor Found Guilty of Research Misconduct Court Again Rules in Favor of College Counseling Programs Requiring Students to Treat Gay Patients on Equal Basis Health-Conscious Alumna Offers Stephens College (Columbia, MO) $1 million if Faculty and Staff Members Lose Weight Binghamton U (Vestal, NY) Settles With Fundraiser Who Alleged Harassment Central Michigan U Adjuncts Unionize New Mexico State U Plans Center to Lead Research for Commercial Space Transportation U of Florida Given 312 works of Asian Art, Estimated at $4.2 Million United Tribes Technical College (Bismarck, ND) Launches Program to Address Tribal Law Enforcement Officer Shortage Ohio State U Accuses Website Of Trademark Violation Connecticut Sues Former Investment Chief of Wesleyan U (Middleton, CT) for Using Institutional Funds for Personal Expenses U of Texas at Arlington Makes Experimental, Accelerated Nursing Program Permanent Michigan State U Probes Allegations that Professor Committed Plagiarism Colleges in Missouri, Illinois Forced to Cut Deeper U of Minnesota Plans to Install Wind Turbine Judge Rules Against Expanding Federal Funding for Embryonic Stem Cell Research Lansbridge U (Fredericton, NB Canada) Loses Accreditation Faculty Association at U of Toronto Files Grievance over Academic Prioritization Plan Gates Foundation Awards Brown U $3 Million to Help Improve College, Career Readiness among High Schoolers U of Arkansas Grows Its Online Arm with 125 New Classes in Fall 2010 U of Phoenix Changes Recruiting Practices amid Controversy More Students Benefit From Tennessee's Education Lottery Proceeds West Virginia Approves $8 Million College Grant Funding Increase 150 Staff Strike at Northern Ontario School of Medicine Ontario: Students Get $81 Million Boost in Loans, Tuition Aid California State U May Be Mixing Public and Private Funds in Nonprofit Foundations, Faculty Group Warns More Classes Offered at California State U, Stanislaus via Stimulus Funding California Community Colleges End Controversial Deal With Kaplan U iTunes U Downloads Top 300 Million Sonoma State U Plants Sapling of Tree that Inspired Anne Frank New Online Network Connects New Brunswick's Policymakers with Experts from Four Universities, Businesses, and Community Groups Back to top LOOKING ABROAD UK: One in Four Students Unplaced South Korea: More Western Colleges, Schools Opening Campuses in Korea Egypt: Universities to Scrap Textbooks and Go Digital UK: U of Wales Institute, Cardiff Converts Course Content to E-Learning Australia: Successful Efforts to Recruit Students from Latin America Back to top PEOPLE IN THE NEWS Mark Emmert's last day as president of the University of Washington will be Sept. 30 (one month earlier than initially planned), and he won't lose a month's worth of his salary under an agreement reached with the university's board of regents. Author and Christian apologist Dinesh D'Souza has been selected as the new president of The King's College, a small Christian institution located in the Empire State Building. Capella University, an all-online for-profit institution based in Minneapolis, MN, has named Larry A. Isaak as its next president. Isaak served for nearly 10 years as chancellor of the North Dakota University System and is currently president of the Midwestern Higher Education Compact. Janelle Ashley, the president of Worcester State College, has announced she will retire at the end of the upcoming academic year. Roger Williams University (Bristol, RI) has named Ronald O. Champagne, who served recently as interim president for Merrimack College (North Andover, MA), as an interim president to temporarily replace Roy Nirschel, who resigned suddenly last month. San Diego State University president Stephen Weber will retire next summer after leading the school since 1996.	In this Issue... Top Stories Research & Trends Notable Practices Current Events Looking Abroad People in the News Not a Subscriber? Get the most important higher education news delivered to your inbox. Featured Event Major Gift Communications: Sharing the Story, Not the Stats Join us online to learn how to adopt an outcomes-based approach to major gift communication. Online December 1, 2010 Upcoming Conferences Retaining Students in Online Education September 27 - 29, 2010 Atlanta, GA Planning and Revitalizing your Campus Housing October 4 - 6, 2010 Atlanta, GA Improving Student Affairs Assessment October 11 - 12, 2010 San Diego, CA Data-Driven Retention Strategies: Connecting Enrollment, Mission, and Support Services October 13 - 15, 2010 San Diego, CA Management Strategies for Intercollegiate Athletics: NCAA Division III Programs October 18 - 19, 2010 Atlanta, GA Planning & Growing Online Learning Initiatives October 25 - 26, 2010 Atlanta, GA Reaching Young Alumni: Key Building Blocks for Lifelong Relationships November 3 - 5, 2010 Atlanta, GA Academic Advising Strategies to Increase Persistence November 8 - 10, 2010 Tampa, FL View All Conferences Upcoming Webcasts Recruiting in China - A Primer for Beginners September 9, 2010 Starting a Stop-Out Program on Campus September 13, 2010 Phonathon Essentials: Scripting Calls, Hiring Callers September 14 & 16, 2010 Campus Security: Selecting and Preparing Your Next Leaders September 21, 2010 Communicating Institutional Value September 23, 2010 Building an Academic Coaching Model on Your Campus: A Case Study September 24, 2010 Measuring IT Performance and Impact September 28 & October 1, 2010 Measuring and Evaluating Annual Giving Staff September 30, 2010 Using Data to Build and Evaluate Innovative College Health Programs October 6, 2010 Enhancing your Website for Adult Student Recruitment October 20, 2010 Students with Psychological Disabilities: Risk Management and Legal Liabilities October 22, 2010 Designing and Developing Online Course Assessments October 26 & 28, 2010 Post-Tenure Review October 27 & 29, 2010 Exploring Housing Options for Transfer Students November 5, 2010 Speechwriting for the President: Tips for the Occasional Speechwriter November 8, 2010 Using Financial Ratios to Improve Institutional Health November 9 & 16, 2010 Strengthening the Internal Audit-IT Security Partnership November 10, 2010 Crafting an Effective Institutional Social Media Policy December 7, 2010 Meeting the Challenges of Accepting and Receipting Gifts December 13 &15, 2010 View All Webcasts
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