Course Category: Webcast Recording

Strengthening Admissions and Financial Aid Partnerships (Webcast Recording)

The rising costs of higher education and questions about institutional value have changed the expectations of what admissions and financial aid counseling prospective students and families should receive. This often leaves leaders in admissions asking questions such as: What financial aid information should admissions officers be responsible for? Where and when should the “handoff” between admissions and financial aid occur? How can I better collaborate with my financial aid office to create a more cohesive partnership? To what extent should admissions officers be involved in aid counseling, scholarship awarding, and verification? Join us to learn about two practical and proven partnership models between admissions and financial aid. We will take an in-depth look at each model and discuss next steps for implementation on your campus.

Integrated Planning Process and Tools for a Flexible Learning Space Initiative Webcast Recording

Learn how to overcome flexible learning space challenges of cost, space limitations, and project sustainability with an integrated planning process. During this training, you will hear the latest research and see how integrating freely available tools can support your flexible space design decisions by examining: Key components of an active learning space initiative Data collection, tools, and resources to support your process Ways to address funding, capacity, and cost barriers for sustainable projects

Four Essential Counseling Skills for Entry-Level Student Affairs Professionals

Recognizing students who are in crisis or who are exhibiting mental health concerns is one thing; being comfortable assisting these students with the skills you possess in this area is another. We will explore these skills as well as those needed to properly work with current social justice issues presented in higher ed today. Join Dr. Ann Marie Klotz, Dean of Campus Life at New York Institute of Technology, to learn and practice counseling skills that will help you address a broad spectrum of mental health concerns. Case study scenarios and resources for practice will be shared!

Improving Data Governance in Higher Education

Take steps toward sustainable data governance. Agenda Establishing a Data Governance Foothold at Your Institution Identifying and preparing departmental “data stewards†for an institution-wide data conversation Moving from data stewardship to data governance Strategic direction vs. tactical needs Taking the first steps Sustaining Data Governance Efforts Establishing data definitions Addressing and changing the data culture Managing multiple ERP and auxiliary systems Demonstrated successes and “quick wins†– institutional examples

Soliciting Endowment Support

Raising funds for your endowment can be one of the most confounding fundraising tasks, but doing so is also an important part of a long-term, sustainable fundraising strategy. Learn how to more effectively raise endowed gifts for your institution. Our expert instructor will share insights on: Developing language and gaining buy-in for endowment fundraising internally Understanding how to talk about and solicit endowed funds with donors Identifying endowment prospects Closing gifts for your endowment

Risk Management for Non-Student Minors on Campus

Are you prepared to protect your institution and non-student minors who come to your campus? Agenda Why Are We Talking about Minors on Campus? Current landscape and trends Increased awareness leads to increased scrutiny Inherent risks hosting non-student minors Taking inventory: Identifying programs that bring minors to your campus Finding Solutions to the Challenges of Hosting Minors Locations Public spaces Residence halls Operations and standards Hiring Training Safety Tracking youth programs and events Applying appropriate policies to gray areas Final Q&A

Telling Your First Destination Narrative

Learn how you can use career outcomes and first destination data more effectively both internally and externally at your institution. Using the NACE standards, this webinar will help you gather and present data beyond salary and placement information to paint a clearer picture of the work that your career services office is doing on campus. Specifically we will focus on: Using creative methods for collecting first destination data Moving from data to a compelling impact narrative Sharing your story with internal and external stakeholders During the training you will hear a case study from Colorado State University. CSU tells its first destination story in a clear and compelling way which has led to increased resources and visibility for its program.

Fundraising Essentials: Perfecting Moves Management Webcast Recording

Get practical ideas and advice on the “art” associated with the science of moves management. Gain the knowledge you need to smoothly move prospects through the donor cycle and upgrade them to the next giving level. Throughout this training, you will learn: The right questions to ask and when to ask them Identifying prospects who need to be upgraded or downgraded How to effectively manage donor meetings to ensure outcomes are met Tactics for moving donors through each stage of the solicitation cycle Considerations for using data to guide strategy

Fundraising Essentials: Successful Donor Visits

Learn how to strategically approach prospect and donor visits. Agenda Preparing for a productive meeting Getting the right Information needed Choosing the best location/setting Successful meeting strategies Setting meeting agenda and outcomes Reading the donor Conversation timing Managing transitions Overcoming roadblocks Cues if working with another fundraiser, dean, etc. Tactfully ending a meeting early Post-meeting Writing effective contact reports Following through on next steps This program is a part of our Fundraising Essentials Series.

Restructuring and Rethinking Student Affairs with FLSA

Reimagine and restructure your student affairs operations in light of the new FLSA regulations. Agenda Quick overview of 12/1/16 regulatory changes Two methods (and current examples) for moving positively into the future Restructuring the work Good work rewarded with more work When do we work? Rethinking the work Necessary work Connecting the dots Types of classifications Culture change Application and Review Where do we go from here?

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