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Key Strategies for Diversifying Your Donor Pipeline: An Online Bootcamp

Key Strategies for Diversifying Your Donor Pipeline: An Online Bootcamp January 24 – February 28, 2022 | Individual Sessions: January 24, 31, February 7, 14, and 28 Identify how to make small yet meaningful changes in your DEI initiatives that have long-lasting impact on your donors. 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

Leading and Influencing as a Department Chair Bootcamp September 22 – October 27, 2021 | Live sessions September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27, 2021 Important Links To learn more, contact Moira Killoran Welcome to the “Leading and Influencing as a Department Chair” Bootcamp   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 at the beginning of the week.  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 […]

Reimagine and Build a More Equitable Workplace Culture

Academic leaders spent most of 2020 pivoting and responding to emergent needs. As the dust settles, with reopening on the horizon, it is now time to stop pivoting and start building for a more sustainable future. Instead of reacting to issues surrounding wellness and equity, we can now rebuild a workplace community that deliberately centers faculty and staff equity, health, and wellness. In this workshop you will learn how the University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work conducted a wellness check with their faculty and staff to reimagine their operations, academic affairs, and external engagements to foster equity, health, and wellness. Using their case study, you will consider what is unique to your context, discipline, and divisional structure and then begin to draft steps for a ground-up evaluation to learn more about your team’s needs. We will explore the scaffolding needed to reach your aspirational state, and our expert Dr. Amanda McBride, Dean of the Graduate School of Social Work at University of Denver will share some of the possibilities and best practices from her experience.

Strengthen Support of Your Underrepresented Faculty to Improve Retention

Strengthen Support of Your Underrepresented Faculty to Improve Retention June 23 – 24, 2021 Promote equity and inclusion in your programs and policies to retain your underrepresented faculty. 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

Disrupting Academic Bullying

Academic bullying can manifest in a number of ways including intimidation, humiliation, belittlement, embarrassment, and undermining another’s authority. No matter how it manifests, academic bullying not only harms the individuals involved, but erodes trust, collaboration, and creativity between colleagues and throughout the community. Join us for an interactive virtual training to learn how to name and disrupt academic bullying. You will learn to identify specific harmful behaviors and gain strategies for effectively responding to instances of academic bullying in the moment. Our expert instructor Bryan Hanson, Ombudsperson at The Graduate School at Virginia Tech, will then lead a discussion about steps faculty and academic leaders can take to proactively prevent academic bullying in the first place. What is Academic Bullying? Academic bullying can include intimidation, humiliation, belittlement, embarrassment and undermining one’s authority. It may also look like behaviors or comments that indicate disregard of one’s concerns, ignore contributions, or minimize one’s efforts. The recurrence of these behaviors in an already high-stress environment may cause distress leading to long-term psychological harm.

DEI & Inclusive Leadership

Effective leadership is inclusive leadership. Academic Impressions creates psychologically safe environments for training and discussion around diversity, equity, and inclusion. We know these topics can induce anxiety for some and passion for others. That is why we engage subject-matter experts who are knowledgeable, honest, and approachable when considering topics that many of us were raised to never discuss. Academic Impressions continues to build trust in the DEI space because, in addition to having facilitators who are thoroughly vetted, we also place a priority on making sure our presenters believe what we believe: that learning about inclusivity should feel like an enhancement to your skillset, not a punishment for “bad” behavior. We aim to help higher education leaders, regardless of level or positional authority, expand their awareness and skillset around diversity, equity and inclusion.

Navigating Your Career Growth: A Bootcamp for Advanced Women Leaders in Higher Ed

Navigating Your Career Growth: A Bootcamp for Advanced Women Leaders in Higher Ed August 2, 2021 | August 9 – 13, 2021 | August 16 – 20, 2021 | August 23 – 27, 2021 | & August 30 – September 3, 2021 Welcome! More information about this bootcamp will be added as the event gets closer, so make sure to check back. Important Links Week 1 with Yves Salomon-Fernandez Week 2 with Kristine Barnett Week 3 with Jill Johns Week 4 with Durga Suresh-Menon Welcome!   Welcome to Navigating Your Career Growth: A Bootcamp for Advanced Women Leaders in Higher Ed.  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. 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 at the beginning […]

Growing and Shaping Your Academic Program Portfolio in a Post-COVID Era

As we begin to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, we find ourselves operating in a higher education environment that is fundamentally changed. Challenges such as declining revenue and enrollments were accelerated by the pandemic, and many institutions have suffered real short-term financial and operational setbacks in the shift to remote learning. In an aim to stay competitive and continue to move their institutions forward against this complex backdrop, academic leaders are now focusing on questions like the following: What are the most important considerations when thinking about academic program growth? How are others innovating and thinking differently about their academic program mix? How has the pandemic changed processes and decision-making around academic programs at other institutions? What are other institutions currently doing that is resonating within the marketplace and what are they planning? Join us online for a 90-minute panel discussion to explore these and other related questions. Through structured dialogue with our panelists and your peers, you’ll leave with new ideas and a better understanding of how other leaders are growing and shaping their academic program portfolios in a post-COVID era.

Balancing Short-Term Realities with Long-Term Opportunities: Higher Ed Leadership in a Post-COVID Era

As colleges and universities across the country prepare to reopen fully in the fall, higher ed leaders find themselves faced with a difficult task. On one hand, they must have a short-term focus on guiding faculty, staff, and students through reopening to ensure everyone feels safe and supported throughout the process. On the other, they must not lose sight of the opportunities for innovation and out-of-the-box thinking that this moment also presents. How can institutional leaders operate effectively in both of these realities at the same time? What strategies are other leaders using to maintain short-term focus without losing sight of bigger picture opportunities? As colleges and universities across the country prepare to reopen fully in the fall, higher ed leaders find themselves faced with a difficult task. On one hand, they must have a short-term focus on guiding faculty, staff, and students through reopening to ensure everyone feels safe and supported throughout the process. On the other, they must not lose sight of the opportunities for innovation and out-of-the-box thinking that this moment also presents. How can institutional leaders operate effectively in both of these realities at the same time? What strategies are other leaders using to maintain short-term […]

STEM Institute for Student Success and Retention (Virtual Conference + Post-Conference Workshop)

STEM Institute for Student Success and Retention Virtual Conference + Post-Conference Workshop June 9 – 11, 2021 Learn practical, holistic solutions for STEM student success from experts in the field. 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! MAIN CONFERENCE POST-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP Please note that the post-conference workshop is held in a different Zoom room than the main conference. Please join the post-conference workshop using the link below. 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

Space Matters: Designing STEM Learning Environments that Foster Inclusion and Student Success

Contemporary pedagogies, curricula, and cultures that promote inclusion and student success in STEM require consideration of the physical environments that support them. In this session, you and your peers will examine the elements of 21st century STEM learning environments and the strategies employed to bring key stakeholders and resources together to successfully execute a STEM facilities project. Both new construction and renovation projects will be considered. Lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, where physical distancing protocols added new constraints to the utilization of STEM learning spaces, will be shared.

STEM Institute for Student Success and Retention (Virtual Conference Only)

STEM Institute for Student Success and Retention June 9 – 11, 2021 Learn practical, holistic solutions for STEM student success from experts in the field. 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

Reopening Campus: Building Student Community Amid COVID Restrictions

As more institutions announce their reopening plans for fall 2021, Student Affairs leaders are faced with a challenge: How might building community among undergraduate students look different when campuses reopen amid shifting COVID-19 safety restrictions? Join us online for a 2-hour, highly interactive discussion and brainstorming session around this topic, focusing in on three key areas of Student Life: Orientation, Housing, and Student Activities. Our facilitators will share how their campuses are approaching their planning while navigating state, local, and institutional COVID-19 guidelines. You will actively participate in large and small group discussions framed around questions such as: How might these critical areas of student life look different as restrictions loosen? What creative new approaches can we take to build community in this new, post-COVID-19 context? How can we address isolation while also encouraging COVID-safe behaviors among students? What steps can we take now to enable quick pivots if a campus outbreak occurs? What positive practices have come out of the pandemic that we will want to continue moving forward? We recognize that institutions are grappling with different elements of student community building depending upon their institutional type, size, state regulations, and a variety of other factors. Our aim for […]

Advancement Thought Leadership Series

Advancement Thought Leadership Series June 22, 2021 | July 27, 2021 | August 24, 2021 | September 28, 2021 Important Links Welcome! Join us online for an exclusive four-part discussion series on these timely topics in advancement. This series is designed to help make connections with colleagues across the globe and enhance your learning. In each session, we will discuss and share learns, ideas, and thoughts around the identified topic. Our facilitators, Britt Iwaszkiw and Roshaon Tytar, with Academic Impressions, will help you and your peers explore these topics in greater detail and identify resources to support your goals and initiatives. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out: Britt Iwaszkiw (She/Her/Hers) | brittany@academicimpressions.com Manager, Advancement Partnerships Roshaon Tytar (She/Her/Hers) | roshaon@academicimpressions.com Account Manager Prepare for the Advancement Thought Leadership Series 1) We look forward to talking about: Session 1 | Workforce Development June 22, 2021, 1:30 – 2:30 pm ET Session 2 | Donor Relations July 27, 2021, 1:30 – 2:30 pm ET Session 3 | Advancement Centered Diversity, Equity and Inclusion August 24, 2021, 1:30 – 2:30 pm ET Session 4 |Hybrid Fundraising Conversation (In-Person and Digital Engagement) September 28, 2021, 1:30 – 2:30 pm […]

Frontline Fundraising: Essentials of Gift Solicitation

Frontline Fundraising: Essentials of Gift Solicitation June 30, 2021 | July 8, 2021 | July 15, 2021 | July 22, 2021 | July 29, 2021 | & Aug 5, 2021 Important Links Developing Rigor in Your Fundraising Team | Webcast Recording Anticipating and Overcoming Objections in Frontline Fundraising | Webcast Recording Small Events for Donor Cultivation | Webcast Recording Strategizing Multiple Fundraising Attempts in Fundraising | Webcast Recording Developing Your Parent Giving Strategy | Webcast Recording Welcome! This course page connects you to all of the information and materials you need to be successful in the program. Please take a few minutes to review the learning schedule and check out the links shared under the “Important Links” heading. If you have any questions about this event, please reach out to Brittany Iwaszkiw. Mark Your Calendars Module 1: June 30, 2021 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Eastern  Preparing for Fundraising Success Module 2: July 8, 2021 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Eastern Outreach Module 3: July 15, 2021 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Eastern Qualification Module 4: July 22, 2021 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Eastern Visits Module 5: July 29, 2021 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Eastern Understanding Donor Motivations and the Ask Module 6: August 5, 2021 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. Eastern Portfolio Management Ensure Your Technology is Ready This workshop is intentionally designed to allow for maximum learning, connections, and […]

Strategies to Increase Diverse Alumni Engagement

Strategies to Increase Diverse Alumni Engagement June 23 – 24, 2021 Build a better strategy to engage your diverse alumni. 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

Distributed Leadership: Building Trust and Community

Distributed leadership allows for the suggestions and concerns of all stakeholders to be heard and counted in a way that is not purely representative, but fully inclusive. Instead of decisions coming from the top with minimal transparency, they will be based on what the stakeholders have to bring to the table throughout the process before decisions are made. Many organizations have a vertical approval process, whereby the senior positions maintain the most vital information and decision-making power, which limits trust and engagement due to lack of transparency in the process. In today’s complex and ever-changing world, there’s often a need to share the decision-making responsibilities across the organization so that you can build trust and community while also inspiring the best thinking from the people who will be most impacted by the decisions. Distributed leadership is one such way to build this capacity in your leadership on change. Join us online to learn the skillsets and work through sample scenarios that you will need to start implementing distributed leadership in small and meaningful ways. You will walk away with tips and strategies for how to: Know when and how to effectively practice distributed leadership based on your leadership experience, role, […]

Title IX Evidence Collection: Strategies to Ensure a Complete Investigation

Identifying and collecting relevant evidence is a critical step within the Title IX grievance process. It enables Title IX Investigators to develop a case timeline and provide the decision-maker with an understanding, to the best of their ability, about what may have occurred during the alleged incident(s). But how do we go about doing this step effectively to ensure vital information isn’t overlooked? Join us for an in-depth virtual training that will give you tools to complete the evidence gathering phase an investigation and give you the opportunity to practice using them with your peers. We will embark on an investigation through the lens of mock scenarios designed to teach you: Strategies to collect both testimonial and non-testimonial evidence. How to identify what evidence might be missing. Steps you can take to help fill in the gaps.

Fundraising for Department Chairs

At its core, fundraising is storytelling. How effectively you tell your story, who you choose to tell your story to, and how you demonstrate the impact of fundraising dollars once raised will ultimately determine your success as a fundraiser. The good news is you are already doing much of this work by advocating internally at the Dean and Provost level for your students, faculty, and programs. This video course is designed to help you broaden those skills and refine your message externally to alumni, donors, and community members. You will learn how to approach fundraising for your department in a strategic and meaningful way by learning how to: Explore your institution’s fundraising operations and structure, so that you can better understand your role and ways to partner with others. Identify and articulate the most emergent needs for your department in a way that aligns with donors’ interests. Plan for and navigate through the five stages of the solicitation cycle to cultivate long-lasting relationships with donors. The principles of fundraising shared in this course can be implemented by any department chair who is interested in growing their expertise in cultivating relationships with donors.  Whether you are solely responsible for fundraising or […]

Assessing Credibility in Title IX Cases

It’s not uncommon for someone to have imperfect or inconsistent recall and just because something doesn’t make sense to you doesn’t necessarily mean it is untrue. How can Title IX decision makers effectively and fairly assess credibility throughout the course of a case? Join us for a deep-dive virtual training that will help make the practice of assessing credibility—often a nebulous concept—more concrete and tangible. You will learn which factors you need to consider, how to assess the credibility of statements, documents, and other information gathered in a case, and how to communicate this in your decision rationale, all in a fair and impartial manner.