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Developing a Strategic Approach to Generational Wealth

Join us for this webcast to learn strategies for cultivating and soliciting top donor families in a way that can extend personal giving to your institution. Understanding what motivates and compels donors to give and what will, in turn, motivate their families to continue giving is key for any shop. During this unique learning experience, our expert will help you with the significant undertaking of successfully navigating multi-faceted complexities that arise from family dynamics and considering individual priorities as part of a group. You will learn how to: Connect generational giving to impact and connection through your institution Cultivate and solicit donors as a family entity Use best practices for talking across generations

Communicating with Donors During Crisis and Uncertainty

Join us for this current-issue-oriented workshop, where our expert will take you through current situations and headlines, preparing you for the future of donor communications. We will help you navigate this important outreach in these rapidly changing times by discussing the following considerations: What do your donors need to know during times of crisis and uncertainty? How are your current communication pieces serving you and how can you enhance them? How prepared are you to be a strategic partner in the post-pandemic fundraising environment? After participating in this workshop, you’ll be able to bring more strategic and timely ideas to the table when talking about donor communications in your shop.

Updating Your Admissions Counselor Toolbox (Virtual Workshop Recording)

While there are some indications of how different things will look for admissions teams this cycle, now is the time to begin planning for various scenarios so that you are as prepared as possible for whatever the fall may bring. Admissions counselors typically have a “toolbox” that they can pull from throughout the enrollment funnel to effectively reach prospective students in the territories that they oversee. As we head into a summer and fall unlike any other, many of these traditional tools – like high school visits, coffee meetups, and college fairs – will need to be rethought. Admissions teams must consider how they can best serve the community they work with if traditional, in-person interactions are off the table. Join us and your peers online for a two-hour discussion and brainstorming session to help you re-prioritize your admissions toolbox. We will work together to audit your current toolbox, consider what changes might need to be made for this fall, and curate a list of strategies and ideas you can use to update your own admissions toolbox. Throughout the program, you will actively participate in large and small group discussions framed around the following questions: What should our priorities be […]

Innovation Forum for Leaders of Community Colleges (Virtual Workshop)

Innovation Forum for Leaders of Community Colleges Discuss how to use your agility and unique strengths to your advantage as the leader of a two-year institution. Login On: September 24, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. EDT Zoom Login Instructions JOIN ZOOM MEETING https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86549449324?pwd=bWl1eW0xdWdXbnJDa1k5cW0vZFJ4UT09 Meeting ID: 865 4944 9324 Passcode: 866556 If you wish to join a test meeting in Zoom, go to this website: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/115002262083-Joining-a-test-meeting  If you don’t already have the Zoom app, you may be prompted to download it. Agenda This two-hour virtual session will feature discussions around the following topics (the questions listed are illustrative and not exhaustive): Recent Changes in Economy and Workforce How are you currently gathering information about how the pandemic, economic downturn, and unemployment rates will impact your enrollment and student needs? What curriculum changes are you considering or have already made? Have you identified new opportunities to provide upskilling or reskilling for workers displaced by the pandemic? How might you work more closely with regional employers as the economy begins to reopen?

Driving New Revenue on Your Campus: A Brainstorming Session for Higher Ed Leaders (Virtual Workshop)

Instructor Robert Manasier Entrepreneur-in-Residence/New Venture Manager – Innovate 518 Instructor Garret Westlake Executive Director of the da Vinci Center, Virginia Commonwealth University Course Highlights 60m of video instruction Downloadable resources Course Details Released 7/9//2020 Due to the pandemic, you’re likely confronting a budget shortfall this summer and have been considering cuts and furloughs, but are you also pursuing new streams of revenue? Join this two-hour virtual session to hear and generate ideas for developing new products, like face masks, ventilators, and using equipment already available on campus. You will also learn novel ways you can use your facilities, such as using recreation centers for open classroom space or leasing student residences to hospitals. You will find new ways of connecting students, staff, and faculty to corporate partners, local schools, and non-profits.   Who Should Attend Higher education leaders who are pursuing new partnerships or revenue streams will benefit from this session. Professionals such as executive leaders, CFOs, deans, directors from corporate and foundation relations, development officers, building services staff, and representatives of centers for innovation and entrepreneurship will find this training valuable. Agenda 1. Opportunity Analysis Overview The speakers will briefly introduce themselves, then unpack the following question: How can […]

Reopening Library Operations: A Dialogue on Planning and Implementation (Virtual Workshop)

Instructor Amy WardAssociate Dean of LibrariesWest Chester University of Pennsylvania Instructor Deirdre ChildsAccess Services ManagerWest Chester University of Pennsylvania Course Highlights 1h 55m of video instruction Downloadable resources Course Details Released 7/2/2020 Learning OutcomeAfter participating in this online training, library leaders will have ideas from peers for how to handle the complexities involved in reopening libraries.  OverviewMost university libraries have shut down or have significantly modified their operations. Now, the task at hand is to reopen or maintain safe operations under new conditions in the fall. Though circumstances are unique, most institutions will face a similar set of challenges.   Join us for an up-to-date discussion that will help you navigate the reality of the continuously evolving COVID-19 crisis. This session will feature the latest thinking across the industry as well as considerations that are just beginning to emerge as we get deeper into reopening planning.  This dialogue with other library leaders across higher ed will center around best practices in three main topic areas: essential services, safety, and effective decision making and planning. Our experts will guide the discussion around these themes and help the group determine the most pressing questions and challenges to collectively unpack.  Who Should AttendDeans, directors, and other high-level library faculty and staff will benefit from a continued dialogue of the complex factors and challenges associated with reopening library operations while maintaining safety and productivity.  AgendaThough […]

Advocating for Women and Minorities in the Workplace

Instructor Kim PruittAssistant Director of Organizational DevelopmentUniversity of South Carolina Course Highlights 45m of video instruction Downloadable resources Course Details Released 07/2020 Every day, each of us has an opportunity to be an ally to underrepresented colleagues. Whether it’s small actions you take during meetings or significant policy conversations that you lead, there are many ways those with power and privilege can ensure that all voices and perspectives are heard on campus. Join us for this seminar, which will provide you with simple ways you can be an advocate for women and minorities on your campus. You’ll hear tips and strategies for supporting women and minorities in your one-on-one interactions so you can empower them directly to use their voice. You’ll also identify best practices for bolstering underrepresented voices during your team meetings. You will walk away with ideas for how to invite those in power to join you in the conversation around building advocacy into your policies and procedures. We Want to Hear From You! Please take a few minutes to fill out a short survey letting us know about your experience with this course.

Using Segmentation and Social Reasoning to Increase Alumni Social Media Engagement

Social media can be an especially effective tool in engaging alumni, but many struggle to use social platforms in a compelling way. Join us for this webcast where our expert instructor will highlight the importance of tactics such as segmentation and social reasoning. You will gain a better understanding of the platforms your alumni are using, current statistics around social media usage, and what ideas you can implement for engaging your specific donor population. We will work through creative practices for social media engagement during these unprecedented times, covering platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn. We will also touch on emerging platforms like TikTok and other popular platforms.

Building Digital Communities in Co-Curricular Spaces (Virtual Workshop)

Instructor Josie Alquist Digital Engagement and Leadership Speaker, Author, Consultant & Coach, Florida State University Research Associate & Leadership Instructor Course Highlights 73m of video instruction Downloadable resources Course Details Released 7/15/2020 As you prepare for a partially or fully remote fall semester, you are likely feeling pressure to ensure students can still participate in co-curricular activities online. The peer-to-peer connections and the sense of belonging these activities help foster are invaluable and are integral to student success. But what can co-curricular engagement look like online? Watch this recording to learn how to build digital communities that foster meaningful engagement and connection in co-curricular spaces. Our expert instructor will walk you through four principles for building community online – inclusivity, impact, intentionality, and interactivity – and will teach you how to create, measure, and sustain your community throughout the semester. You will have the opportunity to work on an individualized plan for your digital community regardless of the co-curricular activity you are focused on. Who Should Attend This training is primarily intended for student affairs or student success professionals who: Are focused on bringing a co-curricular activity or program online for the fall semester Would like to learn how to […]

Coaching and Motivating Faculty: A Bootcamp for Department Chairs

Coaching and Motivating Faculty: A Bootcamp for Department Chairs September 30, October 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2020 Times: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Eastern Important Links Welcome!   We look forward to welcoming you to our bootcamp where we will learn and practice coaching and motivating strategies to support faculty through every career stage. We will begin on September 30, 2020, and this course page will connect you to all the information and materials you need. Please take a few minutes to review the agenda and check out the links shared under the Important Links heading. Materials for each of the five live Modules will be posted on the day of each event, if not sooner. If you have questions about this event, please reach out to Whitney Egstad, Program Manager, at whitney@academicmpressions.com.   Session Dates & Times September 30 (1:00 – 4:00 p.m. ET) Module 1: Establishing Baselines in Coaching and Motivating Faculty October 7 (1:00 – 4:00 p.m. ET) Module 2: Coaching and Motivating Assistant Professors October 14 (1:00 – 4:00 p.m. ET) Module 3: Coaching and Motivating Associate Professors October 21 (1:00 – 4:00 p.m. ET) Module 4: Coaching and Motivating Full Professors October 28 (1:00 – […]

Restructure Your Alumni Chapters to Increase Engagement

In a world where social distancing makes it more difficult to stay in touch, it’s more important than ever to ensure your regional chapters are led in a way that best promotes your institution. Are you struggling to keep them on the same page and moving in the same direction? Join us online and hear about a new model to help you more effectively manage your alumni chapters. You will examine how alumni relations professionals at the University of Waterloo are transitioning their fragmented regional alumni chapters into a more centrally managed structure in order to improve communication, leadership, and engagement. You will: Learn how Waterloo is empowering their alumni volunteers to create engaging programming that builds the global institutional brand Walk away with tips for how to begin thinking about implementing this model at your institution

Dynamic Recruitment Communications: Planning for an Uncertain Fall (Virtual Workshop Recording)

While we don’t know what exactly fall recruitment will look like this year, we do know that the communication plans of the past will no longer be sufficient. Recycled messaging that used to work to move students through your enrollment funnel will not be as relevant to prospective students in the current context of campus closures and uncertainty. As enrollment communicators shift focus from mitigating summer melt to updating their communications plans for fall 2020 and beyond, you should take the time to plan now and be able to pivot later. Join us for a two-hour virtual training that will provide you with a framework to review and strengthen your fall workflow, allow you to brainstorm with colleagues from other institutions, and give you an opportunity to practice developing agile communication plans in real time.

Transforming Your Institution through Lean Higher Education (Virtual Conference)

Transforming Your Institution through Lean Higher Education Learn Lean strategies to enhance the value and performance of processes at your institution. 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 Expand   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 […]

Communicating Effectively in High-Anxiety Times: A Workshop for Department Chairs (Recording)

During the COVID-19 pandemic, department chairs especially need to see themselves as conduits of information. Relaying timely information in the right way will help you combat the uncertainty around fall classes and budget reductions and ensure the “squeaky wheels” and “quiet types” contribute in more productive ways. Join us online for an in-depth, 2-hour workshop that will help you open lines of communication to motivate your teams and make expectations clearer. In this workshop, you will learn how to craft a communications strategy that gets the right messages flowing in all directions. You will practice your communications strategy in small groups, brainstorming how to address common departmental scenarios that emerge in high-anxiety times.

Navigating Employee Considerations for Reopening in the Fall (Virtual Workshop)

Instructors Stacey Deboise Luster Assistant Vice President for Human Resources, Payroll, and Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity, Worcester State University Adrienne D. Harrell Learning & Talent Development Manager University of California, Santa Cruz Course Highlights 2hrs of video instruction Downloadable resources Course Details Released 06/2020 Many colleges and universities are grappling with how best to handle personnel-related decisions in connection with fall semester plans. Human resources, finance, and administration professionals are constantly balancing employees’ fears and concerns about returning to campus with institutional obligations and liabilities. At the same time, these teams must also craft new policies that reflect current realities. Add in considerations around cross-training, reallocation of staff time, and support for managers, and it is quite a heavy lift. This training will help you work through the many employee-related decisions you have to make by connecting you with peers to discuss, brainstorm, and share your best current thinking. You will hear from two experts about their plans and work in small groups to discover what your colleagues are doing to tackle questions around working in a hybrid in-person/remote environment, how to handle childcare challenges, and how to best support managers. We Want to Hear From You! Please take […]

Strategies to Create More Engaging Online Courses (Virtual Workshop)

Instructor Amber Dailey-Hebert Director, Faculty Center for Innovation Park University Brian Raison, Ph.D. Associate Professor The Ohio State University Course Highlights 5h of video instruction Downloadable resources Course Details Released 6/15/2020 Overview 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 Learning Outcome After participating in this online training, you will be able to implement strategies to become a more engaging online instructor, foster a […]

Building Better Gift Agreements in Higher Education (Virtual Conference)

Building Better Gift Agreements in Higher Education Revisit your gift agreements and bolster your processes to help mitigate risk. 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 Expand   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 says […]

Leadership Annual Giving: Key Components of a Successful Program

Leadership Annual Giving: Key Components of a Successful Program Strengthen your donor pipeline to build, measure, and improve your leadership annual giving program. 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 Expand   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 […]