Week Five: The Appeal Process (Virtual Workshop)
This training is based on 2020 Title IX regulations and has been retired. Please visit our Title IX Trainings Page to view all current Title IX trainings.
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Week Four: Hearings and Sanctions (Virtual Workshop)
This training is based on 2020 Title IX regulations and has been retired. Please visit our Title IX Trainings Page to view all current Title IX trainings.
Week Three: The Investigative Process (Virtual Workshop)
This training is based on 2020 Title IX regulations and has been retired. Please visit our Title IX Trainings Page to view all current Title IX trainings. The new Title IX Rule provides instruction for institutions’ use and posting of training materials for Title IX personnel. Pursuant to the rule, Academic Impressions and the speakers for all Title IX training will be providing clearly labeled public-facing materials that can be used for the purposes of fulfilling the mandated posting guidelines. Some materials, including the recording of webcasts, are protected by copyright and are not meant to be public-facing. Please note that Title IX training materials do not have to be posted until August 14, 2020 according to the new Title IX federal regulations. This virtual learning experience is designed to help you interpret, plan, organize, and write proposed changes to your campus’ sexual harassment grievance policy by August 14, 2020. View the six-part series and our other Title IX trainings.
Week Two: Responding to Complaints of Sexual Harassment and Terminology Definitions (Virtual Workshop Recording)
This training is based on 2020 Title IX regulations and has been retired. Please visit our Title IX Trainings Page to view all current Title IX trainings. The new Title IX Rule provides instruction for institutions’ use and posting of training materials for Title IX personnel. Pursuant to the rule, Academic Impressions and the speakers for all Title IX training will be providing clearly labeled public-facing materials that can be used for the purposes of fulfilling the mandated posting guidelines. Some materials, including the recording of webcasts, are protected by copyright and are not meant to be public-facing. Please note that Title IX training materials do not have to be posted until August 14, 2020 according to the new Title IX federal regulations. This virtual learning experience is designed to help you interpret, plan, organize, and write proposed changes to your campus’ sexual harassment grievance policy by August 14, 2020. View the six-part series and our other Title IX trainings.
Making Your Online Course Accessible to All Learners
Implementing accessible teaching practices in the online environment can be daunting. Faculty are often not properly trained in these techniques and feel ill-prepared to apply them. However, there are simple steps instructors can take to make any online course more accessible, compliant with federal laws, and appropriate for students with a range of learning styles and abilities. This webcast will help you take the initial steps needed to create more accessible content, keep accommodations services to a minimum, and minimize the risk for civil rights complaints about inaccessible offerings. You’ll leave with practical ways you can adjust your course design, materials, and instructional methods so as to be more inclusive of all learners.
Building Resilience During and After the Pandemic (Virtual Workshop)
Instructors Dr. Beth Weinstock Psychologist, Leadership Coach Co-Founder of The Resilience Group Dr. Therese Lask Talent Development Specialist Colorado State University Course Highlights 5h of video instruction Downloadable resources Course Details Released 6/23/2020 Overview Our current working conditions mean we are juggling rapidly changing directives from work while also trying to manage a new normal at home. How do you maintain your professional resilience when faced with surmounting challenges or, even worse, layoffs? How do we keep these setbacks from becoming defeating messages we internalize? These two-hour virtual sessions will give you an opportunity to delve deeper into the content and workshop ways to integrate what you’re learning into your practice. Session 1: Handling your Inner Critic Join us online to learn how you can start developing your alternative voice – your inner coach – in order to silence your inner critic and become a more effective leader. You’ll learn the neuroscience behind why we all doubt ourselves, and you’ll discover a new technique that will help you think and act in more constructive ways. Session 2: Professional Resilience Resilience is not something you’re born with; it’s a skill you can build. Join us virtually to discover how to break negative patterns of behavior and reset the way you respond to roadblocks. Our expert will introduce you to […]
Implementing Furloughs Thoughtfully: Creating a Strategy for Difficult Decisions
The fallout from COVID-19 has led many colleges and universities to implement furloughs in recent weeks and more are likely to follow. This is a difficult task for even the most seasoned leaders due to the questions and emotions involved, but drawing upon lessons learned from others can help make the process smoother and lead to the best possible outcome for all parties. Join us for a webcast that will help you implement your furloughs strategically and in ways that mitigate negative impacts on both employees and the institution. Curtis Powell, SPHR, Vice President for Human Resources at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, will discuss his university’s approach to the following questions and will offer advice for other higher ed leaders who may be faced with the decision to furlough faculty and staff: What criteria should you bear in mind when making furlough decisions? How can you coach managers through the employee furlough process? How can you maintain connection with furloughed employees and facilitate a smooth re-entry to the institution? The fallout from COVID-19 has led many colleges and universities to implement furloughs in recent weeks and more are likely to follow. This is a difficult task for even the most seasoned […]
Week One: Review of the Title IX Coordinator Role (Virtual Workshop Recording)
The new Title IX Rule provides instruction for institutions’ use and posting of training materials for Title IX personnel. Pursuant to the rule, Academic Impressions and the speakers for all Title IX training will be providing clearly labeled public-facing materials that can be used for the purposes of fulfilling the mandated posting guidelines. Some materials, including the recording of webcasts, are protected by copyright and are not meant to be public-facing. Please note that Title IX training materials do not have to be posted until August 14, 2020 according to the new Title IX federal regulations. This virtual learning experience is designed to help you interpret, plan, organize, and write proposed changes to your campus’ sexual harassment grievance policy by August 14, 2020. View the six-part series and our other Title IX trainings.
Going Beyond Articulation Agreements: Creating Meaningful Transfer Partnerships (Recording)
Students and families across the nation are considering enrolling in community college instead of moving forward with a traditional, on-campus university experience due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This shift could have major financial and recruitment implications for both community colleges and 4-year institutions. Both 2-year and 4-year institutions have an opportunity to adapt by creating new partnerships that facilitate a smooth transfer pipeline to: Recruit more students and build a guaranteed enrollment pipeline by promoting student transfer Create clear programmatic pathways and provide advising that makes the transfer process a smoother experience for students Remain competitive by offering students more courses and services at more affordable rates Improve student success and persistence by increasing preparedness and creating a sense of student belonging before transfer Join us online for this three-hour virtual workshop to learn tactics for developing successful partnerships between community colleges and universities, auditing your current positioning to identify opportunities for your institution, and creating an action plan to move your work forward. During the first hour, our expert instructors will showcase examples of successful partnerships, their key components, and the tactics needed to create them. In the second hour, you’ll discuss and analyze as a group how those […]
Group Collaboration: Operationalizing Viral Testing and Contact Tracing for the Fall (Virtual Training)
Group Collaboration: Operationalizing Viral Testing and Contact Tracing for the Fall Join us to hear ideas and the best current thinking about how to operationalize viral testing and contact tracing for the fall. Login Instructions Live Webcast: Login on May 27, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. ET. WEBCAST LINK: http://ai.adobeconnect.com/rs9bm1fvhns2/ Click the radio button that reads, “Enter as a Guest” In the box that says “Name,” enter your institution name Click the button to enter the meeting as a guest To ensure an optimal viewing experience, test your setup: https://ai.adobeconnect.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm Training Details: You’ve reserved one seat for this virtual workshop, which gives you access to a single connection. A key value of this training is making connections with individuals in similar roles and with similar needs. You will get the most out of this event by using your webcam and interacting with other attendees and speakers. Please test your technical setup here at this link: http://ai.adobeconnect.com/wctest/ Each login link can only be accessed once. It is not possible to share login information or simulcast event sessions. We appreciate you understanding that these are precautions needed in order to preserve the design and intimacy of the program. Agenda This two-hour virtual session will feature discussions around the […]
Group Collaboration: Relaunching Research Operations (Virtual Training)
Group Collaboration: Relaunching Research Operations Learn the key considerations for relaunching campus research operations after COVID-19 closures and dialogue with peers doing the same work at other institutions. Login Instructions Live Webcast: Login on May 21, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. ET. WEBCAST LINK: http://ai.adobeconnect.com/ri7tuv0sn0qt/ Click the radio button that reads, “Enter as a Guest” In the box that says “Name,” enter your name Click the button to enter the meeting as a guest To ensure an optimal viewing experience, test your setup: https://ai.adobeconnect.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm Training Details: You’ve reserved one seat for this virtual workshop, which gives you access to a single connection. A key value of this training is making connections with individuals in similar roles and with similar needs. You will get the most out of this event by using your webcam and interacting with other attendees and speakers. Please test your technical setup here at this link: http://ai.adobeconnect.com/wctest/ Each login link can only be accessed once. It is not possible to share login information or simulcast event sessions. We appreciate you understanding that these are precautions needed in order to preserve the design and intimacy of the program. Agenda Your Checklist: Relaunching Research Operations at Your Institution The presenters will briefly introduce the three major categories for thinking […]
Brainstorming Workshop: Adjusting Housing and Dining Operations for the Fall (Virtual Training)
Group Collaboration: Adjusting Housing and Dining Operations for the Fall Learn from housing and dining professionals across North America as you brainstorm in small groups about how to adjust operations for the fall. Login Instructions Live Webcast: Login on May 20, 2020 at 2:30 p.m. ET. WEBCAST LINK: http://ai.adobeconnect.com/r50447a0cf1d/ Click the radio button that reads, “Enter as a Guest” In the box that says “Name,” enter your name Click the button to enter the meeting as a guest To ensure an optimal viewing experience, test your setup: https://ai.adobeconnect.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm Training Details: You’ve reserved one seat for this virtual workshop, which gives you access to a single connection. A key value of this training is making connections with individuals in similar roles and with similar needs. You will get the most out of this event by using your webcam and interacting with other attendees and speakers. Please test your technical setup here at this link: http://ai.adobeconnect.com/wctest/ Each login link can only be accessed once. It is not possible to share login information or simulcast event sessions. We appreciate you understanding that these are precautions needed in order to preserve the design and intimacy of the program. Agenda We will explore crucial housing and dining questions for fall […]
Managing a Remote Team: How to Motivate, Maintain Morale, and Ensure Accountability
Our new ways of working remotely have presented unique challenges in terms of overseeing teams and projects. Many supervisors find themselves leading remotely for the first time and are looking for ways to motivate, maintain morale, and ensure accountability for their teams. In this webcast, we will look at three possible scenarios of team dynamics and discuss how to best lead within each of these. We will also ask the audience to share lessons learned as they evolve these new ways of working.
Managing Up: Using Common Goals to Align Mission, Vision, Values, and Priorities
“Managing up” is about aligning priorities to better serve your institution and students. By focusing on common goals, you can be an invaluable resource to your supervisor managing a full plate, helping them to understand a more complete perspective, and use your strengths to complement theirs. This webcast will give attendees strategies to find common goals with their supervisors and to use those intersections to move ideas forward that are mutually beneficial to you, your supervisor, and your institution.
Supporting Adjunct Faculty: A Training for Department Chairs
Most academic departments today employ adjunct faculty, but few Chairs are well-versed in the ins and outs of managing them. Adjuncts face unique challenges orienting to and integrating within the department, and as a Chair you must figure out how to support them effectively to ensure maximum productivity and a positive experience for both students and faculty. In this training, our expert will share strategies for successfully supporting adjunct faculty both at the outset of and throughout the semester. You will learn how to: Provide baseline training on department policies, even without a formal orientation Structure touchpoints throughout the semester to build positive relationships and set them up for success Involve adjuncts more meaningfully in departmental decision-making and activities Make challenging conversations productive, including ways to provide meaningful feedback and areas for improvement
Leveraging Texting in your Annual Giving Strategy
As more events are cancelled and communication becomes more difficult, staying in touch with our prospects and donors is crucial. Leading institutions are using texts to connect with potential donors, increase participation rates, and get more alumni involved in philanthropy. We know that texting can play key role in our annual giving strategy in a time of social distancing, but many of us have questions before we commit to managing a new channel: Which groups should we text, and what do we say? When and how do we send the messages? How do we collect and analyze our results? Join us for a webcast that will answer the questions above and showcase how University of California Berkley used a unique and conversational peer-to-peer texting platform, ThruText, to engage donors, communicate key messages, and boost fundraising results. Learn how you can add texting to your engagement and solicitation toolbox.
Using Virtual Events in Recruitment and Yield
The impact of COVID-19 has forced admissions and enrollment professionals to rethink what a typical yield season looks like. Open houses, admitted student days, and other in-person events are not possible this year in their traditional forms. So many institutions have been hard at work transitioning these types of events into online formats. Join us for this webcast to learn from Penn State World Campus, who has been leading the way in online and virtual recruitment since 2012. You’ll get easy-to-implement tips for how to make effective use of webinars, virtual open houses, and other online platforms in your recruitment and yield plans moving forward.
Leading Through Bias Incidents on Campus
Instructor Mary OntiverosVice President for Diversity | Colorado State University Course Highlights 60 m of video instruction Downloadable resources Suggested Activity for Team Training Course Details Released 01/23/2019 With bias-fueled incidents becoming increasingly widespread, it’s more important than ever to ensure your staff is prepared to respond to and manage bias incidents appropriately. In this 60-minute webcast recording, our instructor will share strategies your institution can use to prepare for competently handling such experiences while preserving the campus community and reputation. She will cover topics like: Recognizing a bias incident Identifying key stakeholders on your campus and discussing specific roles/responsibilities Leadership vs. Management and how to develop a plan for follow through Key considerations when developing an internal and external response to incidents Restorative practices to repair harm inflicted on the campus community Who Should Watch This training is well suited for institutional leaders who wish to learn critical lessons on how to respond to bias incidents and for staff responsible for recognizing, investigating, or resolving bias incidents. Teams from the following areas of campus will also benefit: Presidents and Executive Staff Marketing and Communications External/Public Relations Student Affairs Diversity and Inclusion Professionals Public Safety and Operations Suggested Activity for […]
Career Services: Career Planning and Professional Networking in a World of Social Distancing
Graduating seniors and students alike must navigate the workforce in new ways because of COVID-19. They are losing internships and job offers and may have to retrain or retool to stay competitive in changing labor markets. Networking looks different because of social distancing. How are you supporting your students and recent graduates in pivoting their career plans and finding the right employment opportunities? Join us online and learn how you can advise your students – including recent graduates – when their career plans are negatively impacted by COVID-19. You’ll hear tips for how your students and recent graduates can network virtually. If a pivot is needed, learn how you can educate yourself and your students on how to match their skills to the changing labor markets to identify new career opportunities. You’ll also walk away with strategies for how students can quickly retool and retrain when career pivots are on the horizon.
Title IX Final Rule Review & Expert Panel Discussion
This training is based on 2020 Title IX regulations and has been retired. Please visit our Title IX Trainings Page to view all current Title IX trainings. Title IX Final Rule Review and Expert Panel Discussion Familiarize yourself with the brand-new Title IX regulations and understand how they will affect your work going forward. Agenda Notable Changes of the Final Rule Coordinator’s Role Investigator’s Role Hearing Panel’s Role Question & Answer with Panel Attendees will have the opportunity to ask their most pressing questions for the panel Next Steps and Closing Remarks Our panel will share their advice and tips on what coordinators can do now as they prepare their immediate next steps, including advice on what kinds of messages should be shared with your campus community Closing remarks and details about the Title IX Final Rule Training & Development Summer Series to prepare you to implement the Final Rule by August 14, 2020 Resources Presentation Materials Chat Transcript