Many educational institutions benefit from large matching or challenge gifts (not to be confused with corporate matching gift programs). A donor makes a gift or pledge with the expectation that the advancement shop will raise the same amount of funds from other donors. For example, a donor may pledge $50M to a new building project […]
Chief Diversity Officer Roundtable: A Cohort-Based Series for Diversity Leaders September 17 – December 17, 2021 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. 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 […]
Chief Diversity Officer Roundtable: A Cohort-Based Series for Diversity Leaders September 17 – December 17, 2021 | 12:00 – 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 […]
Running a lab is essential in some disciplines; it is how one maintains a research portfolio, creates an avenue for original publications, and establishes credibility among colleagues in order to build your brand. However, maintaining a lab while Chair can be challenging, considering the added administrative duties associated with leading the department. Join us online […]
Collaborating with academic leaders is a strategic priority for many of us, and by connecting with deans and academic leaders in intentional ways early in the fundraising cycle, you help your academic colleagues see themselves within philanthropy. Perhaps more importantly, you also provide alumni and donors the opportunity to realize the impact of their investment. […]
Coaching and Mentoring Faculty Across Career Stages: A Bootcamp for Department Chairs September 28 – November 2, 2021 Individual Dates: September 28, October 5, 19, 26, November 2, 2021 Important Links To learn more, contact Moira Killoran Welcome! Welcome to the “Coaching and Mentoring Faculty” Bootcamp. This is your “one-stop shop” for all course materials […]
Every quality online course begins with a clean layout, consistent structure, and clear policies and expectations. But to engage and retain your online learners, it is also essential to create a welcoming learning environment through every communication and to structure in opportunities for meaningful connection with the instructor, classmates, and materials. This video course offers an overview of best practices in online course design, development, and delivery—from the basics to the more nuanced elements of engagement. Whether you are new to online teaching or want to refresh your skillset, this comprehensive video course will provide strategies and tips […]
In Part One of Academic Impressions’ cultural humility training, you learned about the benefits of building cultural humility and how it can help to mitigate bias that you may have towards a person or group. Join us for Part Two to learn about the techniques that you can incorporate into your daily routine to help […]
6 Strategies for Uniting Student Activists and Campus Administrators September 9 – 10, 2021 Student activists are more passionate than ever. Learn how to empower yourself and your student activists to cultivate change. EVENT INFORMATION Check back soon for links! ENSURE YOUR TECHNOLOGY IS READY This workshop is intentionally designed to allow for maximum learning, […]
Instructor Zaragosa “Mito” Diaz-Espinoza, Ph.D. Case Coordinator, Equity, Civil Rights, and Title IX Office, Baylor University Course Highlights 54 mins of video instruction Downloadable resources Course Details Released 9/17/2021 When you pronounce names incorrectly, you have an impact. People with non-Anglo or non-European names, which are perceived as being more difficult to pronounce, may feel anxious […]
People have varied reactions to the word “networking.” For example, women sometimes have adverse feelings about networking as they don’t wish to feel they are “using” people. However, this reluctance can hinder their career progression and ability to make an impact where their skillsets would be an asset. In this 90-minute training, you will learn […]
Leadership Academy: Facilitating A World-Class Leadership Program February 9, 10, 17, 24, and March 3, 2022 Important Links Consultation with Amit Consultation with Clint Contact Moira Killoran to learn more Welcome! Welcome to Leadership Academy: Facilitating A World-Class Leadership Program. Our hope is that you walk away with tools to facilitate a more humanistic and experiential […]
Your alumni board is the foundation of your efforts to engage alumni and donors successfully. However, to expand beyond traditional engagement strategies that intentionally connect with your diverse alumni population more effectively, you need to have an alumni board that reflects the current diversity of your student and alumni body. How you construct and implement […]
Provost Roundtable: A Cohort-Based Series for Academic Leader September 3 – December 17, 2021 | 2:00 – 3:00 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 […]
Overview The last year has taught us many things, including the fact that we can all take an active part in creating change and putting equity into practice in small and meaningful ways. While many leaders and individuals in higher education are investing time and energy into learning more about diversity, equity, and inclusion concepts […]
The processes of promotion, reappointment, and tenure are consistent drivers of faculty stress. However, learning how to write a professional statement effectively can alleviate some of that pressure. The professional statement is a strategic opportunity to tell the powerful story of your hard-won accomplishments over the years and guide your review committee in their analysis […]
Communication Strategies to Overcome Resistance to Your Diversity Initiative July 28 – 29, 2021 Be empowered to lead crucial conversations that unite your campus around your diversity initiative. 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 […]
Aligning Campus Stakeholders for Holistic Corporate Engagement July 26 – 27, 2021 Build strong working relationships with offices across campus to support effective corporate relations. 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 […]
As higher ed moves into a new post-COVID era and your team is tasked with solving new problems, it is more important than ever to focus on building – and perhaps even rebuilding – a team culture that elicits high levels of trust, collaboration, transparency and equity. Join us online and learn how Mutual Goodwill […]
