Instructor Bev BaligadDirector, Compliance/Title IX CoordinatorUniversity of Hawaii — West O’ahu Course Highlights 7 hrs, 18 mins of video instruction Downloadable resources Course Details Released 12/08/2021 Preparing for and conducting a thorough and impartial Title IX investigation requires a specific and unique toolkit, particularly considering the May 2020 Title IX Regulations issued by the Department of Education. During this training, you will develop the foundational knowledge and skills to conduct a sexual harassment investigation effectively and with confidence. With the guidance of your expert instructor, you will learn how to: Clearly define and understand your role as the designated investigator Approach investigations using a proven methodology that allows you to identify gaps in relevant information Interview different types of witnesses using tailored interview tactics Identify interview questions that will help you obtain missing information to move the investigation forward Analyze the facts uncovered during your investigation to determine relevance and sufficiency You will examine a mock investigation—complete with facts, sample testimonials, and policies—to help you understand and appreciate the complexities of a complaint, while you also interpret and apply your learning to your campus’ current investigative practices and policies. We Want to Hear From You! Please take a few minutes to […]
Customer Service Skills Training: Certification for Higher Education Professionals March 23 – 25, 2022 Gain the knowledge and skills you need to provide high quality customer service in the higher education environment. EVENT INFORMATION Check back soon for links! ENSURE YOUR TECHNOLOGY IS READY This workshop is intentionally designed to allow for maximum learning, connections, and engagement. We advise the following in order to participate fully: Audio & Visual Needs
Comprehensive Student Retention Strategies for Men of Color February 15 – 16, 2022 Learn practical student retention strategies to better support men of color on your campus. Welcome to your course page for your virtual conference! We’ll be adding links to meeting rooms, schedules, social media, and course materials as they become available. Make sure to check back as it gets closer to your conference! EVENT INFORMATION Check back soon for links! ENSURE YOUR TECHNOLOGY IS READY This workshop is intentionally designed to allow for maximum learning, connections, and engagement. We advise the following in order to participate fully: Audio & Visual Needs
The fear of objections in frontline fundraising can get in the way of productive conversations with prospects. However, objections can be the first step to receiving a donor gift if we are prepared to listen closely and share a response that encourages new discussion and conversation. Join us for this online training to learn how to anticipate objections throughout the donor cycle, and how to utilize each response as an opportunity to learn and deepen the relationship. Through the technique of probing questions, our expert Kathy Drucquer Duff will demonstrate how to address common objections as well as how to extrapolate objections unique to your institution or initiative. This session will provide you with specific language you can share and practice with your team.
A Cohort-Based Series for Academic Leaders: Faculty Affairs Roundtable Engage with a cohort of other Faculty Affairs leaders to build your network, explore common issues you face, share current practices, and build your leadership capacity. Login On: January 13, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. ET JOIN ZOOM MEETING Full Event Information VIEW EVENT PAGE Including: Agenda Overview Speaker Bios Prepare for the Workshop This workshop is intentionally designed to allow for maximum learning, connections, and engagement. We advise the following in order to participate fully:
Instructors Eileen SoissonIndependent Consultant Heath Boice-PardeeAssociate Vice President, Student AffairsRochester Institute of Technology Course Highlights 1 hr, 5 mins of video instruction Course Details Released 11/2021 This Module is comprised of three video lessons on Service Consistency, Service Efficiency, and Managing Stress. Upon completion of Module 2, participations will be able to: Develop and deliver messages that enhance service excellence Provide opportunities for self and team care
The reasons to publish your scholarly work range from practical to noble. Whether it be to advance your career, position yourself to receive extramural funding, advance your field, or achieve status and recognition, publishing makes you an important player in your discipline and is a prerequisite to achieving tenure. This training will provide an overview on publishing including why you should publish, where to publish, how to develop a strategy that is in line with your overall career aspirations, and how to accept that initial manuscript rejection is part of the process and use it to your advantage.
From the moment a student signs their letter of intent to the day they graduate, parents of undergraduate students typically have a 4-year window to give to your institution. Your development strategy for parent and family giving needs to be strong and should be a collaboration between student affairs, enrollment management and alumni relations. When communication to parents across these divisions is aligned, it can foster an environment of engagement that leads to more giving. Join us online to learn how the parent and family giving model at the University of California San Diego fosters a collaborative environment that leads to effective and impactful parent and family giving. Our expert instructor will also discuss: The variety of programming that parents and families can contribute to, from student organizations to on-campus activities. How to use data to identify parents and families most likely to become development prospects and volunteers. Stewardship strategies that keep parents informed and engaged throughout their giving lifecycle.
Instructors Clarybel Peguero, Ed.D.Assistant Vice President, Multicultural Advancement,Alumni Engagement & Development OfficeDuke University Parks SmithSenior Director, Marketing Strategy,Development and Alumni RelationsVirginia Commonwealth University Course Highlights 1 hr, 8 mins of video instruction Downloadable resources Course Details Released 2/1/2022 Alumni volunteers are immensely valuable to institutions in both their service and giving power— they tend to give 10 times more than non-volunteers. However, due to this current reality, the script has flipped over on how we recruit and engage alumni volunteers and being able to do so successfully through digital channels. In-person volunteer opportunities continue to foster alumni engagement, but with more digital opportunities we must continue to learn best practices from one another to remain successful Our expert panelists will guide you, as you share what you are learning when digitally engaging your alumni volunteers. Together we will identify emerging best practices regarding volunteer recruitment, training, and engagement that leads to the retention of your most dedicated alumni. You will leave this training with the best current practices to engage your volunteers during this pandemic and beyond. We Want to Hear From You! Please take a few minutes to fill out a short survey letting us know about your experience […]
Institute for Annual Giving January 20 – 21, 2022 Keep your annual giving strategy competitive by incorporating best practices in donor data management, solicitation, and stewardship. Welcome to your course page for your virtual conference! We’ll be adding links to meeting rooms, schedules, social media, and course materials as they become available. Make sure to check back as it gets closer to your conference! EVENT INFORMATION Check back soon for links! ENSURE YOUR TECHNOLOGY IS READY This workshop is intentionally designed to allow for maximum learning, connections, and engagement. We advise the following in order to participate fully: Audio & Visual Needs
Writing Your Journal Article: A Bootcamp for Faculty February 1 – March 8, 2022 Individual Dates: Feb 1, 8, 22, March 1, 8, 2022 Important Links Welcome! Welcome to Writing Your Journal Article: A Bootcamp for Faculty. We invite you to join our community of researchers seeking to learn concrete and enduring writing skills and advance their current or next writing project. This bootcamp is designed to address the content of writing a journal article and the process of writing, regardless of field and discipline. We will focus on pervasive writing challenges and offer strategies for overcoming them. In preparation, mark your calendars for the following days and times: The bootcamp meets weekly on Tuesdays from February 1 – March 8, 2022 at 1-3p.m. Eastern: Session 1 – 2/1, 1-3p.m. Eastern Session 2 – 2/8, 1-3p.m. Eastern Session 3 – 2/15, 1-3p.m. Eastern Session 4 – 2/22, 1-3p.m. Eastern Session 5 – 3/1, 1-3p.m. Eastern Session 6 – 3/8, 1-3p.m. Eastern As we get closer to the start date, you can expect to receive emails from jenna@academicimpressions.com with additional details about how the program will be facilitated. Ensure Your Technology is Ready This workshop is intentionally designed to allow for […]
Overview One of the fastest growing demographics on college campuses and in alumni populations is the LGBTQIA+ community who are expressing a greater variety of gender and sexuality than ever before. This breakthrough in social acceptance of how your alumni identify themselves requires institutions to rethink an engagement approach that has been honed over decades for a population that has largely identified as cisgender and heterosexual. Understanding the nuances of gender and sexuality of your alumni is key to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment. Join us online to learn, discuss, and share how institutions are positioning themselves to engage their LGBTQIA+ alumni community. During this training, you will learn about: Data on who the LGBTQIA+ community is on college campuses What gender means now and how that impacts strategic engagement How to create an inclusive and welcoming environment in alumni programming Promising practices for LGBTQIA+ engagement and advocacy by staff and volunteer-led alumni organizations
Navigating Your Career Growth: A Bootcamp for Women Leaders in Higher Education January 24 – March 7, 2022 Individual Dates: January 24, 31, February 7, 14, 28, March 7, 2022 Important Links Welcome! Welcome to Navigating Your Career Growth: A Bootcamp for Women Leaders in Higher Education. Our hope is that you walk away with concrete steps for making your next career move as well as a support team that will extend long beyond our time together! This is your “one-stop shop” for all course materials and instructions you will need to guide you through the bootcamp. All course materials – including your syllabus – can be found in the “Access Course Materials” tab to the left. Any course materials you will need to prepare for the live sessions, including copies of slides, assignments and assessments, will be made available at the beginning of the week. Additional materials generated during the live sessions will be added by the end of the week. If you have any questions, please contact me: Jess Landis, Learning & Development Manager, Academic Impressions Mark Your Calendar Session 1: Kickoff Meeting and Identifying Your Strengths Monday, January 24, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Eastern | Live Learning […]
Leading and Strategizing as a New Title IX Coordinator Bootcamp January 26 – March 23, 2022 Individual sessions: January 26, February 2, 9, 23, March 9, 16, and 23, 2022 Important Links Welcome! Thank you so much for joining us on this learning journey to becoming a credible leader by establishing a proactive approach to Title IX compliance for your campus. Over the course of these seven sessions, you will learn from our expert instructors as well as from your peers, and you will have opportunities to apply what you are learning in real time. We have incorporated numerous opportunities in our curriculum for you to connect with your cohort of attendees as you work through the various exercises. Our hope is that you walk away having thoroughly explored and developed a comprehensive Title IX leadership strategy to effectively lead your campus’ Title IX compliance initiatives. Pre-Event Assignment For our first session, please complete the “Get to Know You Survey” before our first session begins. If you have any questions, please contact me: Rabia Khan Harvey, Senior Learning and Development Manager. Mark Your Calendars Session 1: Establishing Yourself as the New Title IX Coordinator Wednesday, January 26th, 2022 – […]
Roadmap to A Successful Research Career: A Bootcamp for Early Career Faculty February 25 to April 1, 2022 Individual Dates: February 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25, and April 1, 2022 Important Links Welcome! Welcome! Research and scholarship is a journey, and all too often it’s an opaque one. This bootcamp is designed to provide junior faculty with a comprehensive roadmap of the key milestones and skillsets needed to travel that road to successful external funding and rewarding research careers. If you need any further guidance to ensure your success in this program, please contact Alicia Miranda. SAVE THE DATES: Session 1: Positioning as a scholar and researcher February 25, 2022, 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET Session 2: Understanding the funding landscape March 4, 2022, 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET Session 3: Writing the proposal March 11, 2022, 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET Session 4: The review process and declinations March 18, 2022, 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET Session 5: Sustainability and balance March 25, 2022, 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET Session 6: Managing and sustaining a research career trajectory April 1, 2022, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. ET Ensure Your Technology is Ready This workshop is intentionally designed to allow for maximum learning, connections, and engagement. […]
How much risk is your institution willing to take upon receiving a gift? This question is one that every advancement shop should answer or, at minimum, have discussed with their team members to devise a plan that mitigates liability. With an institution’s reputation being an intangible asset based upon the public’s trust and support, damage to this carefully managed image can result in legal complications and ultimately, the loss of fundraising revenue. As a result, part of your role as a major gift officer is to protect your institution’s reputation through strategic screening of potential donors and their gifts. Join us online to learn how Yale University recommends how you can position yourself in donor conversations to uncover potential risks to your institution. In this training, you will learn ethical considerations behind big gifts by learning about Yale’s reputational risk methodology and how to thoroughly screen donors for risk throughout the fundraising lifecycle. Participants will explore case studies that help you practice identifying risk in donor conversations and apply the tools provided in the training to these kinds of conversations.
To operate effectively in today’s higher ed environment, leaders must continuously broaden their own lens of cultural understanding. Leaders are constantly interacting with people who are members of a wide variety of cultures. Their ability to connect authentically across differences—and to make each individual feel like they belong and are respected for the unique perspective they bring–is essential to leadership success. But knowing how to do this is not intuitive nor straightforward. It requires you to engage in ongoing reflection and skill-building around: How culture shows up in your workplace and day-to-day interactions Why it’s so important to pay attention to and continue to learn about culture How to incorporate forward-thinking actions into your leadership practice Join us for a training that will create space for you as a leader to reflect on how and why culture is relevant to your work. You will learn specific actions you can take—both “small picture” in real-time and at a larger strategic level—to build cultural intelligence and center the importance of culture in your organizational and interpersonal leadership. Through this training, you will learn how to demonstrate your commitment to belonging and inclusion through the ongoing practice of cultural intelligence.
Chief Diversity Officer Roundtable: A Cohort-Based Series for Diversity Leaders January 14 – April 22, 2022 Login On: January 14, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. ET JOIN ZOOM MEETING Full Event Information VIEW EVENT PAGE Including: Agenda Overview Speaker Bios Prepare for the Workshop This workshop is intentionally designed to allow for maximum learning, connections, and engagement. We advise the following in order to participate fully:
Grateful patients are often motivated to give because they are thankful for the care they received and want to advance research that may result in finding cures. An effective partnership with medical faculty and staff is one of the critical first steps in providing patients an opportunity to give back. Medical faculty primarily focus on providing the best possible care to patients; thus, they may not always have an opportunity to communicate why philanthropy matters in medicine effectively. Reluctance on the part of faculty sometimes stems from legal and ethical implications and a blurring of the lines related to the roles gift officers and faculty members should play. These issues often influence our ability to close gifts from grateful patients successfully. As a result, it is crucial to forge meaningful relationships built on trust that lead to a partnership between gift officers and faculty members to achieve success in grateful patient fundraising. Join us in this online training to deepen your capability as a gift officer in academic medicine and learn how to effectively partner with medical faculty for philanthropic success.
