Course Category: Webcast Recording

Title IX: 5 Things Every Department Chair Needs to Know

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

Managing Student Activism

Learn how to balance students’ First Amendment rights with your institutional interest in maintaining a productive educational environment. Through case studies from real-life examples, you will get expert tips on how to effectively and appropriately address student activism in classrooms, on campus grounds, on social media, off campus, and more. Understanding the legal standards governing students’ rights and acceptable restrictions goes a long way toward protecting your students’ freedom and institution’s reputation. With public demonstrations and symbolic expressions continuing to rise on campus, you cannot afford to miss this training.

Essential Reports for Donor Relations

Gain a better understanding of what data and reports you need to ensure that your donor relations efforts are targeted and successful. You will learn about the essential reports that every donor relations professional should have access to and understand fluently. You will also gain insight into how to leverage those reports to enhance your overall donor relations operation. Learn from Donor Relations Guru, Lynne Wester “I found that Essential Reports for Donor Relations provided a new perspective on information I use every day. Lynne’s presentation will inform ways I think strategically about my work in donor relations.” Chris Bicknell Marden, Associate Director/Stewardship Manager, Colby College “This webinar was full of easy ways to look at your donors and understand your areas that need improvement… This is an especially exceptional webinar for anyone just starting out in the donor relations world. I now have great ideas and the tools I need to hit the ground running.” Sarah Eimer, Director of Donor Relations, Emporia State University Foundation

Managing and Supporting an Aging Workforce

Experienced academic and administrative employees are the pillars for many institutions in higher education. However, with many faculty and staff members working well into their 60’s and 70’s, administrators face the challenge of supporting an aging workforce while having the appropriate policies and procedures in place. Learn how to better balance the interests of your employees with the needs of your institution. This webcast will cover: Laws governing discrimination and how to remain in compliance Appropriate steps for dealing with diminishing capabilities Performance reviews, policies, and procedures

Improving Academic Literacy for
International Students

This online training will give you strategies for engaging faculty and staff to help international students build the skills that are essential for their academic success. You will gain ideas for providing targeted co-curricular academic literacy support to help students perform better in the classroom. You will learn how to: Identify barriers to students developing their academic literacy Build courses and services to support student development Engage faculty, staff, and the students themselves in the process Assess the impact of initiatives and learning

Advancement FASB Fund Accounting and Reporting

More accurately report your institution’s fundraising efforts under FASB accounting standards. Agenda Understanding the intricacies of: IRS regulations CASE gift reporting and the legacy of old-style fund accounting Financial accounting Changes to gifts from a previous period Gift posting process (gift feed) Addressing difficult topics Restricted gift income Deferred gifts (CRATs, CGAs, and CRUTS) In-Kind gifts: Services vs. tangible property Insurance policies Pledges, payments, and outright gifts Attendee examples Partnering with your finance office for improved reporting Building a better relationship with your finance office counterparts Working within your finance office’s reconciliation process

Key Considerations for Learning Commons Design

This online training will prepare you to design a learning commons that helps you achieve your programmatic goals. You will leave with: Programmatic considerations for implementing learning commons on campus The ability to connect programming goals to learning commons design choices Many examples of finished learning commons spaces to aid your own design Our expert presenters bring the experiences of multiple projects to the table. Their firsthand knowledge will help answer your learning commons questions and move your project forward.

Offering Credit for Prior Learning Assessment

Many institutions have adopted prior learning assessment (PLA) as a way to retain and graduate more students. Through PLA, students gain college-level credit for knowledge and skills learned from nontraditional sources such as work and life experiences. The challenge for institutions is assessing students’ mastery of a subject and determining how to award credit on a consistent basis. Join us to learn how your institutions can offer credit for prior learning assessment. During this online training we’ll address the following: Sources of prior learning assessment Faculty perception, awareness, and resistance PLA credit review and approval process Balancing PLA credit toward elective vs. major requirements

Fundraising Essentials: Donor Relations for Frontline Fundraisers

Frontline fundraisers typically have strong relationships with donors. However, many are not sufficiently trained on stewardship techniques, and they focus primarily on solicitation. By utilizing proven stewardship techniques, your frontline fundraisers can improve donor engagement, retention, and giving. Join us online to learn how to integrate sound donor relations practices throughout the entire solicitation cycle. Our expert instructor will share practical tips and case study examples for frontline fundraisers interested in taking a more donor-centered approach to fundraising. Additional Resources In addition to the webcast you will leave with a gap analysis template to help you assess what donor relations practices you are currently executing and what areas you can improve in the future.

Structuring Successful Outsourcing Contracts for Campus Services

Outsourcing campus services can be an appealing option for institutions looking to improve campus services while reducing costs. However, many institutions struggle to structure and negotiate these contracts in a way that serves both short- and long-term service goals. Successful outsourcing contracts balance institutional expectations with service provider interests, especially when: Articulating project scope and subsequent pricing models Outlining service expectations Managing and incentivizing service providers Join us for a webcast that will discuss how to structure your future outsourcing contracts to achieve both short- and long-term service goals.

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