Gain nine formative online assessment strategies to improve student learning outcomes. This example-packed training provides a guide for each assessment technique, allowing you to practically apply these techniques in your online courses to improve student feedback and more effectively address student challenges.
Examine a model for pre-award grant support that can drastically improve efficiency. You will learn how the University of Arizona has seen success by embedding grant and contract managers within specific departments. Working alongside department business officers, these grant managers have provided oversight and consistency to the process while greatly cutting costs. Join us to learn how you can adapt this model to your unique institutional context.
Streamline donor communications by partnering advancement and central marketing. Agenda Institutional Fundraising Context and Background Re-Branding Campaigns Implications on Development Timing around fundraising campaigns Communications re-design Cultivating shop-wide buy-in Ensuring consistent implementation Successful Development and Communications Partnerships Promoting collaboration Bridging across campus Development Successes Storytelling Unified theme Considerations for Your Next Brand Overhaul
No matter where you are in your career, chances are you could stand to transition your prospects through the donor cycle more effectively. Agenda Monday, June 6, 2016 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. EDT Evaluating the effectiveness of your donor pipeline Using data to guide strategy Keys to developing appropriate donor strategies Reviewing the solicitation cycle Stewardship and upgrading: Progressing the conversation After the ask Approaching upgrading naturally Appropriate solicitation events Making the upgraded ask Identifying when to transition the prospect out of a major gift portfolio and into the leadership giving portfolio Concluding thoughts, key takeaways, and questions Accountability tools that support your efforts
Collect concrete, segmented outcomes data throughout the student lifecycle. Agenda Value Defined How do prospective students and parents define value? Beyond the numbers: Putting “value†into context Internal vs. external sources of information Data-Gathering Partnering with IR, career services, and alumni relations Data-gathering throughout the student experience Best practices for collecting data from graduating seniors and alumni Moving Forward Key strategic questions in value communication Venues for message delivery Examples from different institutional contexts
Learn what campus visit tactics are working in higher education. Agenda Overview of Miami University’s Campus Visit Physical space and location Information session Collaboration with cross-campus partners “Talk Break:†Participant idea share Digging Deeper: Customization and Technology Using technology for customization Video and other digital elements Smartphone apps “Talk Breakâ€: Participant idea share Moving Forward Ongoing assessment and evaluation Remaining responsive to student and parent needs Future ideas and initiatives “Talk Breakâ€: Participant idea share
Learn how to strategically implement game-based design principles that can help you better engage students in a more interactive approach to education. Using gamification in your courses does not have to be difficult nor does it have to be comprehensive. We will discuss a range of different approaches that you can implement immediately to help make assignments more competitive, grading scales more interactive, and content more compelling.
Develop ongoing training opportunities for new and experienced development officers. Agenda Identifying training needs across all levels of advancement staff Auditing your existing professional development program Solutions to enhance retention Developing an in-house professional development program Resourcing professional development efforts Creating ongoing training plans for all levels of advancement staff Balancing customized and out-of-the-box trainings Establishing coaching and mentoring models that work Getting started at your institution Setting training expectations Providing time for training and professional development
Learn how you can identify and use metrics to better manage your admissions team. Gain proven strategies for fostering employee engagement, establishing individual and team goals, and conducting effective performance assessments. You will come away with specific examples of metrics and evaluation instruments that you will be able to use to improve admissions team management on your campus. Our expert instructor, W. Kent Barnds, will be available throughout to address any context-specific questions you may have regarding management or measurement of your own admissions team’s performance.
Make sure that you and your faculty are appropriately complying with Title IX. Agenda Brief Overview of Title IX and the Faculty Role 5 Things Every Department Chair Needs to Know About Title IX Institutional policies and procedures Reporting obligations of faculty and department staff The role of your department in helping students navigate the reporting and investigation process Resources available for assisting students and others How to support Title IX compliance efforts inside and outside the classroom Final Q&A
