Three Ways to Engage Online Students Outside the Virtual Classroom

Learn how you can design virtual gatherings for engaging your online students outside of the online classroom. Agenda In this webcast, our expert instructor will outline three virtual opportunities that have increased engagement of online students outside of the virtual classroom. For each program, you will learn suggestions for staffing, budgeting, and planning. Creating Virtual […]

Rethinking Faculty Mentorship

Learn how to use elements of network-based mentoring to improve your existing mentoring programs Agenda Compare and contrast traditional and network-based mentoring Operationalizing network-based mentoring Identify mentoring needs for faculty Formats/locations for networking-based mentoring Innovative network-based mentoring at different levels Tips for mentors and mentees Assessing the impact of network-based mentoring

Preparing Faculty for Academic Leadership Webcast Recording

Making the transition from faculty to academic leader can be both difficult and stressful. During this online training we will focus on the skills needed for faculty to successfully transition to an academic leadership role. We will explore: Skills faculty need now to prepare them for their next role Transition challenges and ways to combat […]

Micro-aggressions and Workplace Bullying

Proactively address microaggressions to create a more welcoming organizational climate.   Overview Learn how to proactively identify and remove microaggressions and bullying from your office, department, and institution. Addressing these toxic workplace behaviors can help you reduce absenteeism, turnover, and employee complaints while improving your organization’s climate. During this two-session webcast you will examine critical […]

Tools for Creating a Brand Culture at Your Institution Webcast Recording

After an institutional brand is in place, higher ed marketers often feel the need to play the role of “brand police” rather than taking meaningful steps to move the needle on brand culture and adoption. Join us for a webcast that will help you move more strategically toward a meaningful brand culture at your institution. […]

Five Steps for Sub-Branding in Higher Education (Webcast Recording)

Join us for a webcast to learn how to approach and conduct a successful sub-branding process for your individual schools, colleges, departments, or centers on campus. Our expert instructor will present  five steps that he has used to work alongside faculty and staff in various colleges on his own campus to create sub-brands that also […]

Creating a Framework for Proactive Issues Management

Agenda The webcast will consist of three main sections: Step 1: Identifying You will see a comprehensive list of potential issues, broken down into categories, that have occurred on other college and university campuses. Step 2: Prioritizing Our instructor will walk you through a self-assessment tool to help you prioritize which issues—based on your campus […]

Influencing Without Authority

Learn how to more effectively use your professional capital to influence your colleagues. Agenda Overview Authority vs. influence Building relationships that grow your influence Influencing Up Using the power of persuasion Highlighting your competence in handling complex issues Influencing Across Leading and mentoring peers Finding common ground Influencing Down Listening to key messages Showing interest […]

Fundraising for New Department Chairs

Strengthen your fundraising knowledge as a new dean or department chair. Agenda Understanding Higher Education’s Fundraising Context Philanthropy vs. charity Engagement continuum Donor pyramid and pipeline Building a culture of philanthropy Collaborating with gift officers Key Fundraising Functions as Department Chairs Developing your vision Mentoring faculty