Starting an eSports Program in Higher Education

Agenda During the webcast, our instructors will share lessons learned and tips for other universities looking to start eSports programs in the following topic areas: Starting the eSports conversation on your campus Recruitment of eSports athletes Provision of scholarships Infrastructure: space and technology Student support considerations

Leveraging CFR Competencies in Major Gift Fundraising

Learn how to integrate CFR competencies into your academic fundraising efforts. Overview We’ve designed this 60-minute broadcast to showcase an innovative practice in academic fundraising. While we can’t promise that you’ll be able to replicate Franklin & Marshall’s success, there are pieces that you can adapt and scale for your own needs, and you’ll learn […]

Connecting Admissions Counselors More Effectively to Yield Outcomes

Admissions counselors are commonly more mission-driven than numbers-driven.  Since many wouldn’t self-identify as “numbers people,” they often struggle to articulate their personal enrollment goals and progress to leadership. But in a climate where every student matters, institutions can no longer afford to leave these goals up to chance. The productivity of admissions counselors is vital […]

Tactics for Successful Donor Discovery and Qualification

Learn what to say, what to do, and what to listen for during donor discovery and qualification. Agenda In each of the three sections below, we’ll share words and phrases you can adapt to a variety of situations with donors. You will start practicing how to formulate your authentic voice for a few aspects of […]

Adding an Online Experience to Your On-Campus Orientation

Moving pieces of your orientation online can help you save time and money while maximizing student participation and engagement. Throughout this training you will hear how the University of Washington implemented three phases over three years to move more of their orientation online and to continuously improve elements of the process. As we work through […]

How to Integrate Career Readiness into Curricula with Digital Badging

See how one institution is seamlessly integrating career readiness modules into curricula. Agenda We will begin this live webcast with an example of how the framework has been used successfully, describe its flexibility, and show how faculty can easily plug their curriculum into it. We will then discuss: Determining which competencies to use to build […]

Integrating Effective Mentorship into the Fabric of Your Campus Culture

Learn how one institution is innovating in mentorship models and practices. Overview We’ve designed this 60-minute broadcast to showcase an innovative practice in higher education. While we can’t promise that you’ll be able to replicate Franklin & Marshall’s success, you will learn about the main successes and challenges of their model. Plus, you’ll have the […]

Key Considerations for Designing Student-Focused Innovation Spaces

Innovation spaces are giving students an opportunity to merge the classroom, their future careers, and entrepreneurial spirit all into one place. As colleges assess how to attract and retain students, these spaces foster the creative and collaborative culture of today, while forging a connection between industry and academia.   In this training, you will learn […]

Using a Council to Establish a Holistic Corporate Engagement Strategy

One of the biggest barriers in moving toward a more holistic, and centralized corporate engagement strategy is knowing how to bring together disparate efforts, people, and corporate touchpoints across campus to move forward with a more comprehensive relationship with a company. Join us online to learn how to develop a cross-functional group that will help […]