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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.

Developing and Administering Mentorship Programs for Transfer Students (Webcast Recording)

Transfer students can easily feel lost in the crowd, especially at large institutions.  How can you create highly customized, individualized experiences for these students despite increasing demands? Join us online to learn how the University of Michigan has worked with students, staff, and faculty to steadily grow transfer student support through their Transfer Connections Mentorship Program. We will cover key components of effective transfer mentorship programs, from initial needs research through assessment.  You’ll get advice on providing personalized support to transfer students while also learning what it takes to administer the program.

Comprehensive Transfer Support: A Case Study (Webcast Recording)

The Center for Pathways Advising & Student Success at the University of Cincinnati is something of a “one-stop shop” for all things transfer: from partnership-building with two-year institutions, to transfer student advising and credit articulation, to transfer engagement programming. Join us online to learn how this innovative center has made the University of Cincinnati more “transfer friendly” and accessible to prospective students.

11 Keys to Implementing Your Strategic Plan

The research is stark; over 90% of strategic plans don’t get implemented. Why is this, and what can institutional leaders do to improve their chances for success? Pat Sanaghan has led the design and implementation of strategic plans at more than 100 colleges and universities across the United States and Canada. During this one hour webcast, he’ll skip the theory and show you what actually works and how to ensure progress on your most important priorities.

Best Practices for Identifying and Developing Department Chairs (Webcast Recording)

Department chairs are the crucial link between upper-level administration and faculty. A strong and effective department chair can significantly enhance academic life for both students and faculty. However, research suggests that many institutions do not recognize the critical importance of identifying and developing talented faculty with the skills needed for this position. Join us online as we work with you to identify a “bench” of future academic leaders within your unit and to effectively develop their capabilities as a department chair by focusing on the following: Identifying the talents essential to successful department chairs Working with new department chairs to build competence, credibility, and leadership skills Ongoing development, feedback, and support of new department chairs

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