This is a webcast recording from the live event that took place on March 30, 2020. In the wake of COVID-19, the rapid transition of moving courses online has left many students feeling isolated and insecure, and it has put the most vulnerable students at even greater risk. By using components of inclusive pedagogy in online courses, instructors have the unique opportunity to build community in a new way and create spaces for all students to come together and learn on equal footing. This webcast recording will offer practical, immediately applicable techniques that educators from any area of study can use to create a positive online learning environment and effectively engage students. By making small adjustments in your teaching process, you can make your online course more inclusive and allow your students to more effectively learn during these uncertain times.
Preparing for the Future: Considering Institutional Mergers in Your Strategic Planning Set your institution up for future success. Learn how to navigate the complex world of strategic mergers. 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! 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: Use a headset/earbuds and webcam if possible.(Headset or earbuds will reduce ambient noise and echoes, and webcams will allow us to make more personal connections.) Ensure your equipment works before the start of your conference. Test your headset/earbuds, webcam, and ability to connect to Adobe Connect at this link: http://ai.adobeconnect.com/wctest/ If you have issues connecting to Adobe Connect, go to this link: https://ai.adobeconnect.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm. Click the “Run Diagnostic Test” option on this website to see if you need to download the Adobe Connect app. Ensure internet speeds of 10 mbps download and 2 mbps upload for the best experience. (If this is not possible, turning off your webcam and closing unnecessary windows in the background […]
Building an In-House Leadership Development Program in Higher Education Get more out of the time and resources you spend developing your faculty and staff. 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! Get C. Clinton Sidle’s new 360-page developmental guide to four leadership masteries. The only book of its kind, Empowered: Leadership Development in Higher Education is designed as a text for in-house leadership development programs in higher education, packed with tools, techniques, and activities for developing leaders. Order your copy for yourself and your team today. 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 […]
Enhancing Your Donor and Portfolio Strategy: An Institute for Advanced Gift Officers Sophisticated donor strategies are the foundation of successful, ambitious fundraising. Join us to sharpen your skillset as a seasoned gift officer and increase giving 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 […]
Digital Alumni Engagement: A Comprehensive Approach Craft a holistic digital alumni strategy using best practices from experts and peers. Welcome to the 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 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 […]
Women’s Leadership Success in Higher Education Become your most powerful self. Join women from across higher education to gain confidence as a leader, prioritize your goals, chart your career path, and expand your network! 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! Post-Conference Resources Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 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 […]
Strengthening Frontline Fundraising Efforts During Uncertainty With uncertainty comes the great opportunity to strengthen relationships. Agenda This session will help you build confidence in the following ways: Ensure you make the most of remote time Understand this critical time of engagement Use phone calls or other digital platforms for stronger outcomes Develop messaging that invokes partnership Build opportunity from canceling events or meetings
Leveraging Social Media in the Admissions Process Be where your prospective students are. Learn how to maximize your institution’s presence on the top social media platforms. Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 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 “Name,” enter your first and last name Click the button to enter the meeting as a guest AUDIO: Upon entrance into the virtual conference meeting room, you will be […]
Improving Student Success by Building an Intentional and Collaborative Data Strategy Create a data-informed, institution-wide action plan for holistically improving student success over the next three years. Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 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 “Name,” enter your first and last name Click the button to enter the meeting as a guest AUDIO: Upon entrance into the virtual conference meeting room, you will […]
Cultivating the Right Habits of Mind During the Presidential Search Process Learn how the right mindset can help you persist through the Presidential search process. Login Instructions Live Webcast: Login on April 29, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. ET. WEBCAST LINK: http://ai.adobeconnect.com/rnxomfgaridt/ 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 AUDIO: Upon entrance into the webcast meeting room, you will be prompted to either listen by computer or by phone. (To listen by computer, you’ll see a “Listen Only” option in the lower right corner of the audio pop-up window). To ensure an optimal viewing experience, test your setup: https://ai.adobeconnect.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm Digital Recording You will be able to view the webcast recording here no later than 10 business days after the live session. Agenda 1) How can you find the right opportunities? To persist through the search process, you must first identify the kinds of presidential opportunities that align with your interests, values, and goals. 2) What habits of mind will help you persist? Hear how Dr. Stefanco transformed the obstacles and rejection into learning opportunities that allowed her to persist in new and improved ways. Resources You will be able to download webcast […]
Is your academic search committee a “receiving” committee – one that waits for applications and hopes they’ll be diverse? Or does your committee have the mindset of recruiters – closely monitoring applications and taking action to ensure the diversity of the applicant pool? Ultimately, hiring more diverse candidates requires search committees to see themselves as accountable for the outcomes of the process. Join us online to learn key pieces of a more proactive mindset that will help ensure your search processes produce more diverse hires. To help you start thinking more like a recruiting committee, our expert will share tips for: Networking intentionally to attract more diverse candidates Tracking and benchmarking data on the diversity of your candidate pool throughout the process Mitigating implicit bias
Most leaders recognize that team values are important. They enrich collaboration and teamwork and anchor the team during periods of change and uncertainty. But the process of establishing, norming, living, and protecting team values to create meaningful impact isn’t always intuitive. Join us online to learn how to use Meg Wheatley’s “Islands of Sanity” model to articulate values and build community and trust within your team. This model says we do our best work when we evoke and rely on our best human qualities. We will give you a template for defining values with your team, and you’ll leave with tips for how to embed and bring those values to life within your day-to-day operations and culture.
As a department chair, you’re stretched between teaching, research, meetings, and overflowing inboxes. Especially if you’re newer to the role, you may feel tempted to field this day-to-day without help – because faculty members commonly work on their own. Even if you’re ready to ask your academic staff for assistance, you haven’t been trained to manage them or discuss their performance. Join us online to learn how to build the capacity of your academic staff, which will help you manage your time and workload and focus on your most important leadership responsibilities. In the session, we’ll cover: How to define staff roles and responsibilities with clear purpose and intention How to set boundaries within your own role as chair How to reinforce performance expectations with affirmation and feedback
Developing Attractive Term Faculty Packages to Meet Research and Teaching Demands Improve term faculty packages to help increase research activity while maintaining teaching quality. Login Instructions Live Webcast: Login on May 27, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. ET. WEBCAST LINK: http://ai.adobeconnect.com/r0xx9vslw7lo/ 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 AUDIO: Upon entrance into the webcast meeting room, you will be prompted to either listen by computer or by phone. (To listen by computer, you’ll see a “Listen Only” option in the lower right corner of the audio pop-up window). To ensure an optimal viewing experience, test your setup: https://ai.adobeconnect.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm Digital Recording You will be able to view the webcast recording here no later than 10 business days after the live session. Agenda What has the University of Delaware been able to achieve in the last 20 years by creating attractive term faculty packages? What does University of Delaware offer as part of their term faculty packages – including contract length, pay, benefits, and opportunities for promotion? What conversations should your institution have early on in order to get this right? Titles Opportunities for promotion in […]
You will likely secure your next leadership role through your network, so surrounding yourself with the right people can make or break a career. How can you be more intentional in building your network to fast-track your career within senior leadership? Join us online and learn how a personal board of directors can help fuel your next career transition. A personal board of directors is a group of 5-7 people who offer advice, resources, and support over time to help you navigate challenging situations with confidence. In this webcast, you’ll learn how to create and manage your personal board of directors – including how to invite the right people and how to use your meetings productively – so that you can acquire the right skills and experience at the right time.
As a department chair, you are responsible for leading your faculty through large-scale disruptions, such as department restructures, curricular reform, and policy changes. Even if you’re familiar with change management literature, managing the change can be especially tricky within academic departments. Your role as a “middle manager” can often be ambiguous because you lead both as a member of faculty and an administrator in a shared-governance environment. Join us online to learn how to avoid common change traps – behaviors that prevent all of us from adopting, embracing, and engaging with change. We’ll discuss how change traps often play out in academic departments, and you’ll leave with a solid understanding of how you can recognize and manage the traps in your own initiatives.
Coronavirus: Key Considerations for Working with Students in Study Abroad Programs Insert Pull Quote Here…. Login Instructions Live Webcast: Login on March 31, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. ET. WEBCAST LINK: Check back soon. 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 AUDIO: Upon entrance into the webcast meeting room, you will be prompted to either listen by computer or by phone. (To listen by computer, you’ll see a “Listen Only” option in the lower right corner of the audio pop-up window). To ensure an optimal viewing experience, test your setup: https://ai.adobeconnect.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm Digital Recording You will be able to view the webcast recording here no later than 10 business days after the live session. Agenda Check back soon. Resources You will be able to download webcast materials here no later than 10 business days after the live session.
Your story as an underrepresented woman in the academy shapes your approaches to conflict, problem-solving, and decision-making. The perspective of underrepresented women is unique, and yet, too often we discount that unique position – burying it or even rejecting it. Denying our story does a huge disservice to our leadership potential and growth and to those we serve. How can you begin to articulate your story to fully express who you are as a professional and become stronger and more effective? Join us online and learn how to define and share your unique leadership strengths in an authentic and credible way. You will practice identifying, storyboarding, and communicating your past experiences, motivations, and unique perspectives so that you leave with at least one story you can share with others to help you communicate your authentic self.
In order to appeal to alumni and donors, you need to rethink the typical segments of age, class year, academic major, or giving status. For example, class year may not define individuals’ motivations for engagement and/or giving nearly as well as their interests or career paths. But, identifying who appreciates fine art versus who appreciates athletics could help you create segments that resonate much more. Join us as Lynne Wester, the Donor Relations Guru, discusses how this mindset shift doesn’t have to require a large investment in time or money. Through sample alumni personas, she will share segmentation and communications ideas that will help you use existing data to start small. You’ll leave with at least one new segment to target in your outreach efforts.
When we can overcome our emotional triggers, we are able to navigate a variety of situations more effectively. But when experiencing a trigger, our emotions take over. Many of us struggle to recognize and explain our reactions. How can we take a step back to respond in the moment more thoughtfully and productively? Join us online to learn a simple, yet powerful, approach to help you regain control and respond in a more intelligent way to your next triggering event. During the session, you’ll practice using a journaling tool that will increase your awareness of your emotions and how they impact others.
