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Using Experiential Learning to Link Classroom Content to Real Life Situations

Experiential learning is a hot topic right now in higher ed, but few institutions have managed to integrate it meaningfully into their curriculum on a larger scale. Join us for a webcast to learn about how North Park University institutionalized experiential learning into its undergraduate curriculum through a full-scale redesign.  Every Wednesday, classrooms at North Park close in favor of on-the-ground learning with businesses, cultural institutions, and community leaders in the city of Chicago. During the webcast, you will walk through the questions and answers that allowed the University to incorporate experiential learning on an ongoing basis, including: What was the budget for this project? How do you restructure class schedules to accommodate experiential learning? How does the University arrange and coordinate site visits? How do you transport students? How do you assess learning and overall impact of the experiential lessons?

Ideas for Academic Leaders to Engage Faculty in Student Recruitment

Faculty members can passionately discuss an academic program better than nearly anyone on campus; as such, they make ideal partners in student recruitment. While many faculty are reluctant to grow their recruitment responsibilities, academic leaders are finding themselves in the best position to help bolster faculty support. During this training, we will help academic leaders fine-tune their vision and expectations for getting faculty more involved in student recruitment. We will provide tools to ensure that you understand what is currently needed in student recruitment, as well as discuss the current admissions landscape. You will leave with a better understanding of how you, as an academic leader, can: Build a culture of engagement in admissions success Identify and train the best faculty partners Balance faculty recruitment work with their other responsibilities   Create incentives and rewards for faculty participation in recruitment

Civil Dialogue as a Classroom Management Strategy

Learn about practical tools that you can use to engage students in a civil discussion about controversial topics. During this interactive webcast we will discuss your role in facilitating meaningful conversations and have the opportunity to practice two communication frameworks, including: Open The Front Door (OTFD) to communication The A.C.T.I.O.N framework

Transfer Student Success: Cultivating Partnerships Between 2- and 4-Year Institutions

Amid declining enrollment from first-year, traditional students, many institutions are leveraging different types of partnerships and pathways between 2-year and 4-year institutions as an important way to ensure a strong transfer enrollment pipeline. Join us online to gain insights into one such partnership that exists between Loyola Marymount University and El Camino College. Representatives from each school will share how they have nurtured this partnership throughout the years and will provide strategies on how to successfully cultivate comprehensive and sustainable partnerships and pathways between 2- and 4-year institutions.

Enhance Your Application Process: Strategies to Measure Grit and Non-Cognitive Variables

Many application processes do not assess for persistence and grit, yet these qualities are often a better predictor of success than academic ability. Traditional admissions processes that focus solely on academics put some students at a disadvantage – especially first-generation or low-income students. Incorporating the right questions into your application processes will help you better predict success for students who might not meet traditional requirements. Join us online to learn how to enhance your own admissions processes.  This webcast will provide strategies and tools to help you assess non-cognitive variables by rethinking: The questions you ask in applications How you phrase essay prompts The reviewal process of extra-curricular activities and recommendations

An Innovative Approach to Universal Design Learning: Engaging All Learners

Traditionally, Universal Design Learning (UDL) has been viewed solely as an accessibility approach, but it also represents an innovative opportunity to remove barriers and engage students of all learning styles. Join us for a webcast that will introduce you to a new way of applying UDL to your teaching. Our expert instructor will engage you in a hands-on activity around two core components of the classroom: 1) analysis and evaluation of learning objectives, and 2) assessment of student learning. You will leave equipped with practical steps you can take to apply UDL methods and materials to your work in those areas.

Participant Roles for Small Group Activities

This job aid lists 5 self-managed roles for small group discussions. Small group discussions are an effective way to encourage more even participation among your participants.  To make small group discussion even more impactful, have each group assign roles to their members as people are more likely to be invested in the discussion if they have a specific task.

The Five Levels of Decision Making Tool

Are your meeting participants clear if they have input or influence when making decisions? To help you ensure everyone understands their role in the decision making process made we’ve compiled this easily-referenced tool with 5 different levels of decision making.

Performance Review Questionnaire

Yearly or bi-yearly performance reviews are an important component of effective supervision. Performance reviews are your opportunity to check in with your employee, establish professional development goals, convey clear expectations, and learn what you can do to better support your employees moving forward.

Strategic Partnerships with Donor Relations and Athletics

In light of the changing tax legislation, how to properly steward and cultivate athletic donors and supporters is more important than ever. Join us online to hear from Lynne Wester, the Donor Relations Guru, and her partner Jacqueline Mattson of University of Texas Athletics on how they have been able to effectively partner their efforts for this unique audience.

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