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Week Two: Responding to Complaints of Sexual Harassment and Terminology Definitions (Virtual Workshop Recording)

This training is based on 2020 Title IX regulations and has been retired. Please visit our Title IX Trainings Page to view all current Title IX trainings. The new Title IX Rule provides instruction for institutions’ use and posting of training materials for Title IX personnel. Pursuant to the rule, Academic Impressions and the speakers for all Title IX training will be providing clearly labeled public-facing materials that can be used for the purposes of fulfilling the mandated posting guidelines. Some materials, including the recording of webcasts, are protected by copyright and are not meant to be public-facing. Please note that Title IX training materials do not have to be posted until August 14, 2020 according to the new Title IX federal regulations. This virtual learning experience is designed to help you interpret, plan, organize, and write proposed changes to your campus’ sexual harassment grievance policy by August 14, 2020. View the six-part series and our other Title IX trainings.

Making Your Online Course Accessible to All Learners

Implementing accessible teaching practices in the online environment can be daunting. Faculty are often not properly trained in these techniques and feel ill-prepared to apply them. However, there are simple steps instructors can take to make any online course more accessible, compliant with federal laws, and appropriate for students with a range of learning styles and abilities. This webcast will help you take the initial steps needed to create more accessible content, keep accommodations services to a minimum, and minimize the risk for civil rights complaints about inaccessible offerings. You’ll leave with practical ways you can adjust your course design, materials, and instructional methods so as to be more inclusive of all learners.

Implementing Furloughs Thoughtfully: Creating a Strategy for Difficult Decisions

The fallout from COVID-19 has led many colleges and universities to implement furloughs in recent weeks and more are likely to follow. This is a difficult task for even the most seasoned leaders due to the questions and emotions involved, but drawing upon lessons learned from others can help make the process smoother and lead to the best possible outcome for all parties. Join us for a webcast that will help you implement your furloughs strategically and in ways that mitigate negative impacts on both employees and the institution. Curtis Powell, SPHR, Vice President for Human Resources at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, will discuss his university’s approach to the following questions and will offer advice for other higher ed leaders who may be faced with the decision to furlough faculty and staff: What criteria should you bear in mind when making furlough decisions? How can you coach managers through the employee furlough process? How can you maintain connection with furloughed employees and facilitate a smooth re-entry to the institution? The fallout from COVID-19 has led many colleges and universities to implement furloughs in recent weeks and more are likely to follow. This is a difficult task for even the most seasoned […]

Week One: Review of the Title IX Coordinator Role (Virtual Workshop Recording)

The new Title IX Rule provides instruction for institutions’ use and posting of training materials for Title IX personnel. Pursuant to the rule, Academic Impressions and the speakers for all Title IX training will be providing clearly labeled public-facing materials that can be used for the purposes of fulfilling the mandated posting guidelines. Some materials, including the recording of webcasts, are protected by copyright and are not meant to be public-facing. Please note that Title IX training materials do not have to be posted until August 14, 2020 according to the new Title IX federal regulations. This virtual learning experience is designed to help you interpret, plan, organize, and write proposed changes to your campus’ sexual harassment grievance policy by August 14, 2020. View the six-part series and our other Title IX trainings.

Going Beyond Articulation Agreements: Creating Meaningful Transfer Partnerships (Recording)

Students and families across the nation are considering enrolling in community college instead of moving forward with a traditional, on-campus university experience due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This shift could have major financial and recruitment implications for both community colleges and 4-year institutions. Both 2-year and 4-year institutions have an opportunity to adapt by creating new partnerships that facilitate a smooth transfer pipeline to: Recruit more students and build a guaranteed enrollment pipeline by promoting student transfer Create clear programmatic pathways and provide advising that makes the transfer process a smoother experience for students Remain competitive by offering students more courses and services at more affordable rates Improve student success and persistence by increasing preparedness and creating a sense of student belonging before transfer Join us online for this three-hour virtual workshop to learn tactics for developing successful partnerships between community colleges and universities, auditing your current positioning to identify opportunities for your institution, and creating an action plan to move your work forward. During the first hour, our expert instructors will showcase examples of successful partnerships, their key components, and the tactics needed to create them. In the second hour, you’ll discuss and analyze as a group how those […]

Group Collaboration: Operationalizing Viral Testing and Contact Tracing for the Fall (Virtual Training)

Group Collaboration: Operationalizing Viral Testing and Contact Tracing for the Fall Join us to hear ideas and the best current thinking about how to operationalize viral testing and contact tracing for the fall. Login Instructions Live Webcast: Login on May 27, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. ET. WEBCAST LINK: http://ai.adobeconnect.com/rs9bm1fvhns2/ Click the radio button that reads, “Enter as a Guest” In the box that says “Name,” enter your institution name Click the button to enter the meeting as a guest To ensure an optimal viewing experience, test your setup: https://ai.adobeconnect.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm Training Details: You’ve reserved one seat for this virtual workshop, which gives you access to a single connection. A key value of this training is making connections with individuals in similar roles and with similar needs. You will get the most out of this event by using your webcam and interacting with other attendees and speakers. Please test your technical setup here at this link: http://ai.adobeconnect.com/wctest/ Each login link can only be accessed once. It is not possible to share login information or simulcast event sessions. We appreciate you understanding that these are precautions needed in order to preserve the design and intimacy of the program. Agenda This two-hour virtual session will feature discussions around the […]

Group Collaboration: Relaunching Research Operations (Virtual Training)

Group Collaboration: Relaunching Research Operations Learn the key considerations for relaunching campus research operations after COVID-19 closures and dialogue with peers doing the same work at other institutions. Login Instructions Live Webcast: Login on May 21, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. ET. WEBCAST LINK: http://ai.adobeconnect.com/ri7tuv0sn0qt/ Click the radio button that reads, “Enter as a Guest” In the box that says “Name,” enter your name Click the button to enter the meeting as a guest To ensure an optimal viewing experience, test your setup: https://ai.adobeconnect.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm Training Details: You’ve reserved one seat for this virtual workshop, which gives you access to a single connection. A key value of this training is making connections with individuals in similar roles and with similar needs. You will get the most out of this event by using your webcam and interacting with other attendees and speakers. Please test your technical setup here at this link: http://ai.adobeconnect.com/wctest/ Each login link can only be accessed once. It is not possible to share login information or simulcast event sessions. We appreciate you understanding that these are precautions needed in order to preserve the design and intimacy of the program. Agenda Your Checklist: Relaunching Research Operations at Your Institution The presenters will briefly introduce the three major categories for thinking […]

Brainstorming Workshop: Adjusting Housing and Dining Operations for the Fall (Virtual Training)

Group Collaboration: Adjusting Housing and Dining Operations for the Fall Learn from housing and dining professionals across North America as you brainstorm in small groups about how to adjust operations for the fall. Login Instructions Live Webcast: Login on May 20, 2020 at 2:30 p.m. ET. WEBCAST LINK: http://ai.adobeconnect.com/r50447a0cf1d/ Click the radio button that reads, “Enter as a Guest” In the box that says “Name,” enter your name Click the button to enter the meeting as a guest To ensure an optimal viewing experience, test your setup: https://ai.adobeconnect.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm Training Details: You’ve reserved one seat for this virtual workshop, which gives you access to a single connection. A key value of this training is making connections with individuals in similar roles and with similar needs. You will get the most out of this event by using your webcam and interacting with other attendees and speakers. Please test your technical setup here at this link: http://ai.adobeconnect.com/wctest/ Each login link can only be accessed once. It is not possible to share login information or simulcast event sessions. We appreciate you understanding that these are precautions needed in order to preserve the design and intimacy of the program. Agenda We will explore crucial housing and dining questions for fall […]

Managing a Remote Team: How to Motivate, Maintain Morale, and Ensure Accountability

Our new ways of working remotely have presented unique challenges in terms of overseeing teams and projects. Many supervisors find themselves leading remotely for the first time and are looking for ways to motivate, maintain morale, and ensure accountability for their teams. In this webcast, we will look at three possible scenarios of team dynamics and discuss how to best lead within each of these. We will also ask the audience to share lessons learned as they evolve these new ways of working.

Managing Up: Using Common Goals to Align Mission, Vision, Values, and Priorities

“Managing up” is about aligning priorities to better serve your institution and students. By focusing on common goals, you can be an invaluable resource to your supervisor managing a full plate, helping them to understand a more complete perspective, and use your strengths to complement theirs. This webcast will give attendees strategies to find common goals with their supervisors and to use those intersections to move ideas forward that are mutually beneficial to you, your supervisor, and your institution.

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