The pandemic has required all of us to pivot in new ways. We’ve taken on additional responsibilities that may not align with our strengths and interests. We’ve managed our relationships almost exclusively through virtual means Our success is often measured in immediate gains, and it’s unclear how to plan for the future. Amongst all of this, you may be feeling more disconnected and depleted than ever before. Now is the time to reconnect with the priorities that bring you joy and improve your well-being—those that fulfill you long-term and contribute to the legacy you want to create. Join us online for an interactive workshop that will help you refocus your time, energy, and future work in ways that help you realize your purpose and legacy. You’ll begin the workshop by assessing the current state of your well-being and reflecting on the factors that most contribute to it. You’ll then explore to what extent inherited norms shape your definition of success. You will also shift your focus to create and adopt your own definition of success based on your values and the impact you want to have in the world. Finally, you’ll document a practical and tangible plan that outlines the […]
Managing Difficult Faculty and Staff: A Bootcamp for Leaders November 17 – December 15, 2021 Individual Dates: November 17, December 1, 8, and 15 Grow your skillset in managing the difficult people who can make leadership so hard. EVENT INFORMATION 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
Jumpstart Your Research Career with NIH’s K Grants November 9 – December 14, 2021 Individual Dates: November 9, 16, 30, December 7, and 14 K grants jumpstart your research career and set you on a successful research trajectory – join this bootcamp to ensure you are a strong K grant applicant. EVENT INFORMATION 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
Customer Service Skills Training: Certification for Higher Education Professionals November 3 – 5, 2021 Gain the knowledge and skills you need to provide high quality customer service in the higher education environment. EVENT INFORMATION 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
Leading and Influencing as a Department Chair Bootcamp January 26 – March 2, 2022 Individual Dates: Jan. 26, Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23, and March 2 Important Links Contact Moira Killoran to learn more Welcome! This is your “one-stop shop” for all course materials and instructions you will need to guide you through the bootcamp. A couple important notes to get you started: All course materials 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 before each live session. Additional materials generated during the live sessions will be added by the end of the week. Your Course Syllabus will be updated and posted weekly as you progress through the program. The Syllabus will contain specific instructions for what needs to be completed before and after each session. Please review the syllabus at the beginning and end of every week to ensure you are completing all required work at the right time. You can find your syllabus under “Access Course Materials.” If you need any further guidance to ensure your success in this program, please contact Lisa Lafflam. Ensure […]
Title of Virtual Conference Starting Date – Ending Date Pullquote for Virtual Conference 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
Facilitating Equity Intergroup Dialogue Circles: A Bootcamp for Group Facilitators October 27 – December 15, 2021 Individual Dates: Oct. 27, Nov. 10, 17, Dec. 1, 8, 15 Important Links Contact Moira Killoran to learn more Welcome! Thank you so much for joining us on this learning journey to becoming a skilled Equity Intergroup Dialogue Facilitator! Over the course of these six sessions, you will learn from our expert instructor 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 your intergroup dialogue facilitation plan through reflection, practice, and discussion. Pre-Event Assignments Please take the pre-bootcamp survey so that Bridget and Rabia understand the needs of this specific cohort before October 27th. The link is located in the Important Links area to the left. For our first session, please be prepared to share the origin of your name, an artifact connected to one or more of your salient personal identities, and what drew you to join this bootcamp during introductions. If you have any […]
Leading as An Assistant/Associate Dean: An Online Bootcamp May 25 – June 29, 2022 Individual Dates: May 25, June 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 Times: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Eastern Important Links Contact Moira Killoran to learn more. Welcome! This is your “one-stop shop” for all course materials and instructions you will need to guide you through the bootcamp. A couple important notes to get you started: All course materials can be found in the “Access Course Materials” tab to the left. Any/all course materials you will need to prepare for the live sessions will be made available before the live session. You will also be alerted by email when they are available. Additional materials generated during the live sessions or intended as reflection after the live session will be added after the live session. Your Course Syllabus will be updated and posted weekly as you progress through the program. The Syllabus will contain specific instructions for what needs to be completed before and after each session. Please review the syllabus at the beginning and end of every week to ensure you are completing all required work at the right time. You can find your syllabus under “Access Course […]
Essential Leadership Skills for Academic Deans November 4 – December 16, 2021 Session Dates: Nov. 4, 11, 18, Dec. 2, 9, 16 Important Links Welcome! This is your “one-stop shop” for all course materials and instructions you will need to guide you through the bootcamp. A couple important notes to get you started: All course materials 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 and assignments will be made available prior to each live session. Additional materials generated during the live sessions will be added by the end of the week. Your Course Syllabus will be updated and posted weekly as you progress through the program. The Syllabus will contain specific instructions for what needs to be completed before, during or after each session. Please review the syllabus at the beginning and end of every week to ensure you are completing all required work at the right time. You can find your syllabus under “Access Course Materials.” If you need any further guidance to ensure your success in this program, please contact Lisa Lafflam at lisa.lafflam@academicimpressions.com. Ensure Your Technology is Ready […]
Homecoming is every institution’s largest event bringing together current students, alumni, and donors. Last year, many institutions canceled or postponed homecoming due to COVID-19. This year, many institutions are not only planning on having them, but for the first time, they will be hybrid. Join us online to learn, discuss, and share best practices for planning and executing a hybrid homecoming so that your events this year are the most inclusive yet. During this training, you’ll get tips for how to: Identify the technical and personnel requirements needed for a successful hybrid homecoming Identify resources and best practices you already have in place Prepare your staff and volunteers Pivot your plans in the moment to be responsive to any change in plans
By participating in promotion and tenure reviews, faculty make the most consequential decisions they will ever have to engage in on behalf of their colleagues. Without adequate training and preparation, departments often have a reputation of unfair decisions, power dynamics, and lack of transparency that taint the process going forward and impact culture and morale. Among the many challenges in re-envisioning what this process could look like is that expectations are often vague. Women and people of color tend to go up for P&T less and at slower rates than their white, male colleagues, and what is considered “satisfactory” or “unsatisfactory” in one unit could mean something different in another. As part of a broader largescale initiative aimed at improving department culture and climate, The University of Denver sought to change how they deliberated on key decisions, and in doing so, had the opportunity to influence climate, perception of colleagues, and overall satisfaction. Their approach was to utilize deliberative decision making (DDM) as a tool by which to train their faculty at large on their role as reviewers to ensure that everyone had an equal opportunity to influence a decision and that everyone believed that the decision that was made […]
