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 through multiple outreach attempts to support your fundraising goals. We will focus on how you can be politely persistent while strengthening ties. You will leave with ideas for how to: Revise email subject lines and voicemail messages Space multiple outreach attempts over time Reference previous outreach attempts
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 to identify methods to support and retain them in order to maintain the academic, financial, and cultural integrity of your institution. Join us and your peers online for a 1.5-hour brainstorming and discussion session to share strategies and ideas and to have the chance to benchmark and ask questions. You will actively participate in group discussions framed around the following aspects of supporting and retaining international graduate students this fall: Recruitment and yield enhancement strategies Academic support measures Research support strategies Other support considerations Please note that the focus of the discussion will be around academic, research, and other support strategies graduate enrollment managers are leveraging for their international graduate students. There will NOT be an in-depth focus on visa or regulatory issues.
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 immensely valuable to institutions in both their service and giving power. They tend to give 10 times more than non-volunteers. However, COVID-19 has flipped the script on how we recruit and engage alumni volunteers. In-person offerings are no longer an option. Instead, we’ve been forced into the digital world and have had to adjust in order to remain successful. In this highly interactive virtual training, guided by our experts, you will share with your peers what you have learned since we’ve entered this new reality. Together we will identify emerging best practices in digital volunteer recruitment, training, and engagement, in order to better understand how to retain alumni volunteers. Who Should AttendThis program is specifically designed for alumni relations professionals who manage volunteers and are looking to learn and share best practices on how to recruit, train, and engage alumni volunteers in a virtual world. Agenda Landscape of Alumni Volunteer Engagement Most institution’s volunteer engagement approach has transformed overnight due to COVID-19, with shops needing to drastically change the way they manage recruitment, […]
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 annual giving. Our expert speaker, Tyrell Warren-Burnett will provide you with a framework to help you identify when it’s time to pivot your strategy so that you can remain nimble in the face of uncertainty. You will have the chance to work in small groups and apply the framework to pinpoint the most critical threats to your shop, as well as how to best respond to those obsticles in the most agile way possible.
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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 designed to help you maintain this momentum at your institution. The training is divided into two sessions:
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 or virtual labs are available? What are the pros and cons of each? What is the process for implementing each type of lab into my courses? What are some pitfalls to look out for? Should I create them myself or use a vendor? What are some tips for working with vendors? Join us for a virtual training and dialogue on what you need to know before you begin, as well as tips and strategies for seamless implementation. Dr. Heather Taft from Colorado State University Global will use examples from the sciences to reveal the process of incorporating virtual labs, simulations, and lab kits into your courses. She will also offer individual consulting to those who have further questions and want to address the unique context of their own courses. Though the considerations in this workshop apply to course planning across various disciplines, we will dive […]
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 sure to check back as it gets closer to your conference! DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 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:
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 from meaningfully engaging marginalized and underrepresented students. Inclusive teaching is more than simply completing a checklist of best practices. This approach requires instructors to pair critical self-reflection with actions in the classroom. Join us for this highly interactive virtual training and dialogue to learn how to transform your teaching practices to better engage, support, and prepare your students without sacrificing rigor. Dr. China Jenkins from Texas Southern University will guide our discussion and share strategies for cultivating a pedagogy of inclusion.
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 Details Released 8/5/2020 OverviewIf you’re a higher ed leader preparing to reopen campus in the fall, you are likely concerned with what the liability implications could be for your institution. What happens if a student gets sick—can the institution be held responsible? What happens if an employee of the institution does not follow COVID-19 protocols? How can you set proper expectations with students, parents, faculty, and staff about what they can expect for the fall 2020 semester? You’ll hear from three presenters about practical steps you can take at your own institution to help mitigate risk and promote compliance with safety procedures: Arthur L. Caplan, Ph.D., Drs. William F. and Virginia Connolly Mitty Professor of Bioethics, NYU Grossman School of Medicine Nancy Conrad, Esquire, Chair of the Higher Education Group at White & Williams LLP Karen Robinson, Senior Advisor at the Equity Research and Innovation Center at the Yale School of Medicine Who Should AttendMany institutions are preparing for a […]
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 they require you to be direct yet kind. You may feel intimidated because a superior is involved, and/or you may feel alone because your colleagues are scared to address the issue with you. Join us online for a two-hour training to practice the art of communicating through toxicity. Our expert instructor will provide tips and strategies for how to have a clear, authentic, and vulnerable conversation that can help you address toxicity in your workplace. You’ll also have the opportunity to role-play a difficult conversation with other participants, so you can practice applying these techniques before using them in a real-life context. You’ll walk away with feedback from others that will allow you to approach your next difficult conversation with greater confidence and ease. We Want to Hear From You! Please take a few minutes to fill out a short survey letting us know about […]
Your transition from faculty to department chair was likely challenging. Equally, your transition from chair to faculty will also present its own difficulties. In addition to losing valuable perks like the elevated title and administrative support, you will need to catch up with the most recent names, topics, and concepts in your field. You need a plan to relaunch your research and that plan needs to begin well before your exit interview with the dean. Join us online and learn how to execute a plan to return to research before you transition to a full-time faculty role. To help you in this process, our expert instructor will guide you through the following considerations: Planning your return to research early Becoming a student again in your field Saying “no” to colleagues to protect your time for research Setting goals and evaluating your progress You will leave this webcast feeling better prepared to plan out your transition back to the ranks of faculty and the world of research.
Strategies to Improve Underrepresented Alumni Engagement August 20 – 21, 2020 Build a better strategy to represent and engage your diverse alumni. 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! DAY 1 DAY 2 Troubleshooting Tips & FAQs Downloading and Testing Adobe Connect Downloading and Testing Adobe Connect Test your setup in advance: https://ai.adobeconnect.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm Please click the Run Diagnostic Test option on this website to see if you need to update or download anything like Flash or the Adobe Connect app. If you have any issues, another option is to switch the internet browser you are using. Once you have completed necessary steps, you can test again. You’ll know it is working if the Adobe window in your browser launches the Adobe Connect app to log you in. Accessing the Meeting Room The meeting link for each day of the conference can be found on the course page above. Follow the meeting link, and then: Click the radio button that reads, “Enter as a Guest” In the box that […]
As we move our instruction online in response to the COVID-19 crisis, we feel immense pressure to create quality learning experiences. We find ourselves grasping for strategies to engage our students in our new online environment. “Engaging” is a buzzword that appears in our faculty meetings, higher ed articles, and social media posts, but many of us are still seeking practical examples. What does it mean to teach an engaging online course? We can break down such an online learning experience into three core components: an engaging instructor, an engaged community of peers, and engaging course materials. Our goal in quality online education is to build and foster a collaborative knowledge-building and knowledge-sharing community of learners. Join us for a workshop in which you will learn and practice strategies in all three components of engagement: Strategies to become a more engaging online instructor How to foster a knowledge-building and knowledge-sharing community How to develop and leverage engaging course materials
In light of an industry-wide decline in both overall giving as well as in changing donor expectations, it is more important than ever that advancement shops of all sizes take a strategic donor stewardship approach. Employing tactics like segmentation and personalized recognition and engagement touchpoints, and demonstrating impact by tying gifts to ongoing institutional priorities can help to ensure that your donors continue to give, and that you retain them over time. Join us for a live session that will help you to tie your donor retention efforts more directly to the fundraising bottom line. Our expert instructor Sarah Sims, Executive Director of Donor Engagement at the University of Houston, will share strategies like the following that lead to improved donor retention rates: Adjusting your approach by donor population Segmentation and messaging best practices How to shift organizational culture to a donor-centered retention mindset
Instructor Deirdre ChildsAccess Services Manager, West ChesterUniversity of Pennsylvania Instructor Kristin MeyerUser Experience Librarian, Grand ValleyState University Instructor Amy WardAssociate Dean of Libraries, West ChesterUniversity of Pennsylvania Course Highlights 3h of video instruction Downloadable resources Course Details Released 8/12/2020 As fall approaches, your academic library operations are drastically changing in response to COVID-19 guidelines. You likely feel a rising tension between supporting your staff as they shift in their roles and supporting your users as their experience is entirely transformed. Both groups will need intensive guidance and care as they adjust to restricted ways of working and studying. One core question guiding your future planning is: “How can we operate to meet our users’ most important goals while keeping our staff and users safe?” Join us for a virtual training and dialogue that will offer emerging solutions for ensuring safety measures are met at your libraries. Our panel of expert presenters will share their challenges, successes, and ideas, and you will engage with other leaders across the academic library landscape to brainstorm solutions for your library’s unique context. Who Should Attend This virtual event is designed for deans, directors, and other senior library faculty and staff who are looking for […]
Many institutions are planning courses that are adaptable to online, hybrid, and face-to-face learning options in order to be prepared for an uncertain fall. Join us with our expert speaker, Elizabeth Barrie from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, to learn how to design a course proactively so that it is adaptable in any scenario. Elizabeth Barrie has helped faculty pivot courses using Kaufman’s notion of agile learning. Barrie will help prepare you to offer every class in a face-to-face, hybrid, and online format. In this model, students can then choose their own course path by using the combination of formats that works best for their lives, whether they are working full time, parenting, or pursuing double and triple majors. This agile framework gives students more control of their educational pace and experience while also allowing institutions the ability to offer quality instruction and be ready for unforeseen pivots. Join us for a virtual training and dialogue to: Learn the benefits of agile courses Identify courses for agile development by using a simple rubric Distinguish between HyFlex and agile course design Learn strategies and tips to develop and implement agile courses
With social distancing and remote learning, Career Services professionals have had to pivot quickly to serve students. These changes range from proactively connecting with students to managing virtual events to preparing students for a vastly different new world once they graduate. Join us for this three-hour discussion-based online training where you can share and glean ideas that you and your team can use to better serve students in a remote world. You will discuss and get answers to the following questions: How do you help students manage through the uncertainty? How do you help students pivot? What are the best ways to advise students virtually?
