Many institutions look to online programs as a solution for improving student access and increasing degree completion rates. However, very few are strategic when planning and developing these programs. This webcast will walk you through a process for making high-level decisions to ensure that your institution is ready to expand its online offerings. In doing […]
All alumni-student mentoring programs connect students to alumni for professional development and engagement purposes. But while some programs aim to serve as many students as possible, other programs try to foster meaningful connections by being highly personalized and selective. Join us online to learn about Leadership OU, a highly selective, award-winning program at Oakland University. […]
Academic chairs and deans require different playbooks than other higher ed administrators in order to be successful. This resource will introduce you to 2 philosophies that will help you increase effectiveness as an academic chair or dean.
Approaches to retaining men of color are never single-pronged. Successful strategies might encompass academic skill development just as much as social-emotional development. The University of Central Florida’s Multicultural Academic and Support Services (MASS) initiative is especially notable as a retention strategy for men of color, because it tackles 5 different components of development – including […]
A donor survey effort can improve the quality of your fundraising by helping you to: Look beyond dollars raised to measure success Prioritize future investments Evaluate programmatic success Join us online to learn how to design and deliver donor surveys that will help you challenge your assumptions and learn more about your donors. You will […]
Whether you’re looking to start a student mentoring program or are already running a successful one, you’re likely hoping to reach as many students as possible. Wake Forest University is expanding its reach by providing guidance, training, and resources for mentoring relationships through a central office. The Mentoring Resource Center empowers faculty, staff, alumni, and […]
Why You Need This Resource As the number or size of your classes grows, you’ll likely find it increasingly difficult to meet the variability of your learners. Since research says neurodiversity is the rule (not the exception), one-off changes and accommodations will become tedious for both you and your learners. If you’re ready for a […]
Agenda Gain momentum for larger goals and aspirations around DEI by planning intentional events and initiatives. Using three cross-campus initiatives from the University of Victoria, we will show you how to: Present the case for DEI Build and enhance the capacity of others to advance DEI work Enlist leadership commitment and integrate DEI into policies, […]
Mental Health Resources for the Campus Community Create a “network of support” on your campus by training faculty and staff to recognize and engage with students experiencing mental health challenges. Why is a cross-campus approach to mental health so critical? Watch Anne Browning from the University of Washington make the case for faculty and staff […]
To consistently engage students and compel them to give back, you must offer student philanthropy programming that builds — helping students progress in their philanthropic education. “One and done” is not enough. Join us online to learn how a professional school is managing to build affinity and impressive patterns of giving through a 2-week student […]
As a fundraising professional, you may feel unsure of how to move a prospect forward. In the early stages, how can you get the prospect’s attention and ask questions that fuel your next moves? Later in the cycle, how can you assess motivations and strategize visits that will support your asks? Join us online for […]
Change is a constant in higher education – whether in the form of an individual role change or a change in the broader direction of the institution. Emotions like shock, denial, anger, or frustration commonly accompany these changes. But as a leader, you can grow in how you manage these processes to help ensure smoother, […]
With an uptick in issues between institutions and major donors, staying current on philanthropic naming issues is more important than ever. Having sound naming policies will help you protect your institution’s reputation and bottom line. Join us online for a two-part webcast series that will help you adjust your naming plans and policies to account […]
Hate speech incidents are a growing concern on college campuses and can come in many forms: Controversial keynote speakers and event topics Disruptive student demonstrations Anonymous hate speech written on campus property Register for this webcast to learn how to respond to hate speech incidents in ways that serve students, leadership, faculty, and staff. In […]
The need for interdisciplinary research is growing. As a research development professional (RDP), figuring out how to bring partners across disciplines together to fuel creativity and collaboration is tricky. You’re managing tensions around roles and credit, and you’re helping to translate between researchers who may value very different things. Join us online to learn and […]
Does finding and maintaining industry partnerships for experiential learning and innovation initiatives in your classroom feel like just another task you don’t have time for? Get tips and advice from marketing professor and co-founder of the Innovation Consulting Community, Dr. Peter Kaufman, on how to organically incorporate networking into your day-to-day. Peter’s success in finding […]
Agenda Before the session, we will ask you to pull a representative two-week period from your calendar and complete a short exercise. Armed with these pieces, we will work through several exercises together during the webcast: Section 1: Assess Your Productivity Using the calendar sample that you brought to the webcast, you will audit the […]
To equip students with relevant workforce skills, career services units are increasingly forging strategic partnerships with other departments on campus to ensure career development across the institution. And since study abroad numbers continue to grow, partnerships with study abroad units can be very viable options for skill development and reflection outside the traditional classroom. Join […]
Instructor Brian Daugherty Senior Vice President & Chief Philanthropy Officer San Diego Humane Society Course Highlights 60m of video instruction Downloadable resources Course Details Released 09/2019 Overview Shrinking donor pipelines are a perennial concern for advancement shops. Even with a large group of annual leadership donors, successfully transitioning these donors to major gift prospects is […]
You are likely already using intrusive/proactive advising to help students in danger of failing or dropping out. But are you effectively communicating with both staff and academically at-risk students to maximize your impact? Join us online to learn how full-time advisors of undergraduate students can use intrusive/proactive advising to improve students’ motivation and academic success. […]
