As an external chair, you have a steep learning curve ahead of you. You must build a trusted advisory network, run an effective mentorship program, clarify expectations for faculty and staff evaluations, start overseeing tenure and promotion, and synthesize enrollment trends and targets. As an external appointee, you have to move fast. No one will […]
A promotion to a new position, especially when the promotion is internal, is often cause for celebration and proof that your hard work is paying off. However, promotions also come with a unique set of challenges, from building credibility in your new role to managing friendships. Join us for this one-hour webcast, where you will […]
Emotional labor is the process of regulating your emotions and putting others’ needs before your own during interactions with students, colleagues, and superiors in order to deliver high quality work. It can be difficult to detect – and even more challenging to manage – especially in environments that prioritize human connection, which includes most jobs […]
As a result of COVID-19, almost all the interactions you have with your students, alumni, colleagues, and donors are now through webcam in virtual meetings. Environmental factors such as poor lighting and background movement can become distractions and have implications on the level of engagement and potential for relationship building. Your body language and eye […]
Advanced Leadership Development in Higher Education September 30 – October 28, 2020 Important Links Welcome! Welcome to Advanced Leadership Development in Higher Education. We have designed this intensive online leadership development bootcamp to provide you with a comprehensive, robust, and practical training in four areas of leadership: personal, interpersonal, team, and systems. We look forward […]
Some senior leaders starting a new position may still imagine they will be granted an informal “honeymoon” period with the time and space to acclimate to their new responsibilities, conduct a “listening tour” before making any big decisions, and build relationships. The reality, however, is starkly different. In today’s world of higher education, senior leaders […]
Faculty evaluations are one of the most challenging aspects of serving as a department chair. Emotions run high, performance rubrics aren’t always clear, and both parties may become defensive and react more than they listen. Still, these conversations don’t have to be difficult, and they don’t have to take a negative tone. They key is […]
As a frontline fundraiser, you need eleven attempts on average to reach a donor or prospect. While you might be comfortable with essential outreach duties like planning calls, securing appointments, and overcoming objections, how confident are you in planning outreach to one donor or prospect over time? Join us online to learn how to progress […]
While every graduate student is faced with challenges amid the COVID-19 pandemic, international students must navigate especially difficult circumstances as they cope with shifting visa regulations, travel restrictions, and an increased perception that they are not welcome in the United States. As international students represent a major portion of the graduate population, it is critical […]
Instructor Clarybel Peguero, Ed.D.Senior Director for Volunteer EngagementDuke Alumni Association, Duke University Parks SmithDirector of Strategic OperationsVirginia Commonwealth University Course Highlights 1hr 11m of video instruction Downloadable resources Course Details Released 9/1/2020 Learning OutcomeAfter participating in this online training, you will be able to apply best practices in digital alumni volunteer recruitment, training, and engagement. OverviewAlumni volunteers are […]
With decreases projected in giving for fiscal year 2020-2021 due to COVID-19 and economic conditions, annual giving shops are facing turbulent months ahead. With additional cuts to budgets and staff, in addition to losses in revenue throughout higher education, being agile and nimble to create the best odds is key to a successful year in […]
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In recent months, we have seen a monumental shift in how we elevate the voices and perspectives of underrepresented women. Responses to this movement have been historical: renaming buildings, taking a hard look at how systemic racism has impacted our colleagues, and expanding what anti-racism looks like in our day-to-day lives. This virtual training is […]
Virtual labs and remote lab kits will become a reality for many faculty and instructors in the fall. Implementing these can be key to ensuring quality online education and retaining students. However, you may be new to online formats and searching for resources on how to begin. You may be asking: What types of remote […]
Practicing Culturally Relevant Pedagogy in Higher Education September 16 – 17, 2020 Take action to examine your knowledge base, unpack biases, and make your classroom and materials more inclusive. Welcome to your course page for your virtual conference! DAY 1 DAY 2
Essential Leadership Skills for Academic Deans November 16 – 18, 2020 | Eastern Time Hone the leadership and administrative skills you need to become a successful academic dean. 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 […]
Faculty and instructors are preparing to enter a changed classroom climate in the fall. The Black Lives Matter movement and the resulting public reckoning are causing many educators to examine the hegemonic values that have molded our classrooms over time. Too often, we are unaware of the limiting mindsets and structures that hold us back […]
Instructor Nancy Conrad, Esq.Chair of the Higher Education GroupWhite & Williams LLP Karen A. RobinsonSenior Advisor at the Equity Research andInnovation Center, Yale School of Medicine Arthur L. Caplan, Ph.D.Drs. William F. and Virginia Connolly Mitty Professorof Bioethics, NYU Grossman School of Medicine Course Highlights 1hr 37m of video instruction Downloadable resources Course […]
Instructor Stephanie HinshawSenior Vice President, Academic AffairsAmerican College of Education Course Highlights 1hr 2m of video instruction Downloadable resources Course Details Released 09/2020 If you’ve ever worked in a toxic environment, you know that one of the biggest challenges is confronting the toxicity head-on through conversation. It can be difficult to navigate these conversations because […]
