Course Category: Webcast Recording

10 Strategies to Foster More Creative Problem-Solving

In a world of pressing demands and overflowing inboxes, it’s easy to “think fast.” Many of us rush to solve our problems – choosing our first options. Or we may rely on “tried and true” methods we’ve used before – unaware of our blind spots. Even if we could create space for a different way of solving problems, we often tell ourselves we’re not creative enough. But all of us CAN be creative problem solvers. We simply need to practice the discipline. Join us online to start practicing a proven process in creative problem-solving. Our expert will introduce you to ten strategies that will help you unleash your creativity, including: Assumption Reversal Doodling Metaphorical Thinking Idea Selection Grid

Overcoming the Effects of White Privilege for More Equitable Search Processes

If you’re on a search committee, you’re working hard to ensure a fair and equitable hiring process. In the midst of the search, you may feel like you’re ensuring fairness by subscribing to notions like: “I don’t see skin color.” “I’m colorblind.” “I treat all people the same.” While you intend these as positive statements, they can also cast a shadow over your search process — negating a candidate’s unique experiences as a person of color or implying that racial privilege no longer exists. Join us online to examine white privilege and how it can impact your search processes. We’ll reflect on our privileges together, and you’ll leave with tools to engage in uncomfortable conversations around race during the hiring process.

Academic Restructuring: Creating New Growth Opportunities (Merrimack)

Academic Restructuring: Creating New Growth Opportunities Agenda To help you understand the conditions and approaches surrounding the restructure at Merrimack College, you’ll learn the following: 1) The market conditions and financial realities that required the school to restructure 2) The outcomes of the restructure – both the good and the bad 3) How Dean Cherney led the university through the academic restructure, including how she created a common vision and cultivated employee buy-in and inclusion 4) The things Dean Cherney executed well and the things she wishes she would have done differently

Academic Restructuring: Critical Insights and Lessons Learned

We know that academic restructuring happens for many reasons. Maybe you need to restructure because you’re faced with a crisis, such as budgetary cuts or enrollment declines. Or, you might see opportunities for growth and innovation due to changing market trends.  In either case, it helps to get perspective from other leaders who have lead their organization through this work. Join us to learn more about Clarion University’s story of restructuring. You’ll learn about: The circumstances that caused the institution to restructure How institutional leaders approached the process What the leaders would do differently in hindsight You’ll leave with honest insights that you can consider for your own institution, college, or department, no matter where you are in the restructuring process.

Academic Restructuring: Taking Action Quickly During Times of Change (Clarion)

Academic Restructuring: Taking Action Quickly During Times of Change Hear from two institutions about how they restructured in order to stay competitive amid changing market demands. (This session covers one of those institutions) Agenda To help you understand the conditions and approaches surrounding the restructure at Clarion University, you’ll learn the following: 1) The market conditions and financial realities that required the school to restructure 2) The outcomes of the restructure – both the good and the bad 3) How President Emerita Whitney led the university through the academic restructure, including how she formed an action plan, how she overcame faculty resistance, and how she rethought traditional disciplinary structures 4) The things President Emerita Whitney executed well and the things she wishes she would have done differently

Creating an Inner Coach Stronger than Your Inner Critic

Many of us live with constant self-talk that undermines our confidence, courage, and resilience. You may tell yourself things like: “I’m such an idiot.” “I never get it right.” “I’m just not smart enough.” “I’m way too slow at my work.” Sound familiar? Join us online to learn how you can start developing your alternative voice – your inner coach – in order to become a more effective leader. You’ll learn the neuroscience behind why we all doubt ourselves, and you’ll discover a new technique that will help you think and act in more constructive ways.

Fostering Psychological Safety in Your Team

Psychological safety is the belief that you will not be punished or humiliated for speaking up with ideas, questions, concerns, or mistakes. When you have psychological safety, you have the freedom to be vulnerable. You can take risks without feeling a sense of failure or ridicule. Teams that have psychological safety are more innovative, creative, and cohesive because vulnerability will not be held against anyone.   In times of confusion or conflict, leaders and supervisors often try to bring teams together by creating a common vision or by clarifying goals and processes. But before these steps can be effective, you need to ensure a high level of psychological safety within your team. Without that foundation, your team will not function as cohesively. Join us online for this two-part webcast series to learn how to foster a deeper sense of psychological safety within your team.

The Promise and Peril of Podcasting in Higher Education

The Promise and Peril of Podcasting in Higher Education Capitalize on the momentum of podcasts to advance your marketing and communication goals. Agenda What Will I Say, and How Will I Say It? ­ Choosing the right topic Making the case for a podcast Ensuring your podcast isn’t a commercial Before and After Pressing Record Equipment/resource considerations Promoting the podcast to gain internal/external listeners Sourcing compelling content Setting appropriate expectations

A Simple Way to Make Your Classes More Interactive

Learn how a tool you’re likely already using can take your lectures from mundane to engaging in as little as 15 minutes. We all know that there are benefits to infusing more interactivity into the classroom. But how can you make your classrooms more interactive in ways that are still easy and affordable to implement? Join us online to learn how you can make your lectures more engaging. With Dr. Ed Steigerwald’s expertise, you can create interactive lessons in as little as 15 minutes. Students in Dr. Steigerwald’s classes report better learning experiences as a result of the interactivity in PowerPoint.

Making Your Social Media Content Accessible and Inclusive

More and more institutions are facing scrutiny over the accessibility of their websites, and now, that same conversation is turning to social media. While the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) doesn’t currently offer guidance related specifically to social media, the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) is calling out institutions that aren’t ensuring posts and content are accessible. Join us online to learn how you should begin integrating accessibility and inclusivity into your social media channels – greatly improving the way all people can receive your content and key messages. You’ll hear from Erika Boltz, social media coordinator from the University of Florida Health, who’s already worked through OCR reviews in her career. She’ll share what it takes to craft proper image descriptions, captions, and inclusive language.

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