Are You a Reluctant Leader?

To confront the current and future challenges facing higher education we need our best leaders to step forward. Too often, however, leaders who have the right set of skills and motivations are hesitant or reluctant to lead. They wait to be recognized; they feel uncomfortable “selling” their accomplishments; and they don’t want to “play politics.” […]

How to Make Courageous Decisions

Making the right decisions are tough for any leader under most circumstances. But when decisions will inevitably create pushback, when jobs are on the line, or when there are no clear answers, it can be so stressful that many leaders freeze in place. How can you build the courage to act as a leader at […]

Four Leadership Practices for New or Aspiring Deans

Better prepare yourself for the rigors of academic deanship. Agenda To help you identify and utilize leadership best practices as a dean, we will address the following: Characteristics of an academic leader Four leadership best practices Building a strong leadership team Ensuring an inspiring vision Communicating with emotional intelligence Encouraging continuous leadership and professional development

Essentials of Study Abroad Risk Management

Learn risk management essentials before supervising and implementing study abroad programs at your institution. During this hour-long webinar we will discuss four risk-management essentials that every study abroad program needs, including: Properly defining the logistics of your program Student health and safety Communication Crisis management We will wrap up our learning by exploring new and […]

Five Key Components of a Successful Intrusive Advising Process

Utilize intrusive advising practices to identify and aid students who are in danger of failing or dropping out. Agenda Making the Most of Critical Timing in Your Outreach Points Academic Calendar Registration Course WD ADD/DROP Financial Dates Enrollment Calendar Improving Interdepartmental Communication Advisory Councils Dean’s Council Liaisons Sharing Data Utilizing Data and Predictive Modeling to […]

Effectively Onboard Major Gift Officers with a 90-Day Plan

Set your new major gifts officers up for success with an effective onboarding plan. Agenda After briefly discussing common onboarding pitfalls and sharing their personal onboarding success story, John Dinkens and Dan Bolsen will walk you through a 30-60-90-day MGO onboarding plan according to key monthly outcomes: Day 30: New hire should be familiar with the […]

Rethinking Donor Recognition Programs

Be more intentional with how your donor recognition programs are leveraged. Agenda Reasons to Rethink Your Donor Recognition Programs Using a Audit Tool to Identify the Recognition Programs You Need Most Customizing Programming, Communication, and Branding Based on Your Results Focusing on annual giving Consecutive giving Leadership annual giving Focusing on lifetime giving: Major gifts […]

A New Approach: Distributed Content Strategy in Higher Ed Marketing

Let your platform drive your content – better engage your target audiences. Agenda The presentation will consist of two main sections as follows: Fundamentals of a distributed content strategy How this differs from traditional content strategy approaches Understanding your audiences and preferences Pairing your message and platform with audience expectations Applying a distributed content strategy […]

Working at the University-Industry Interface: Effective Strategies for Active Researchers

Overview A shifting landscape of federal research funding and declining corporate research and development budgets make university and industry partnerships highly attractive for both sides; however, opposing values and interests can make such partnerships especially tricky to manage. Join us for a series of webinars that will guide you through the nuances and complexities of […]

Conducting a Climate Survey to Improve Diversity and Inclusion (Webcast Recording)

Successful climate surveys are transparent and actionable – are you well-positioned for such an undertaking? Many institutions sink thousands of dollars into a climate survey, yet struggle to get adequate response rates and translate the data into truly actionable results. Join us for a webcast that will teach you cost-effective and efficient strategies for navigating […]