Prevent your institution from being added to the 275+ Title IX cases that remain open due to mismanagement. Agenda What is Title IX? History Definitions Common and Uncommon Understanding Compliance 101 Non-discrimination policies Title IX coordinators Grievance Process Lessons learned from other institutions Steps college executives need to take Understanding violations Regularly reviewing dear colleague letters Know your internal committees Conducting regular trainings with faculty and staff
Learn how two institutions improved their non-traditional student retention and completion rates using data. You will gain new insights for how you can: Create a program for students earning below a 2.0 their first semester Improve your use of analytics and outreach to boost completion rates Draft a unique intervention plan for non-traditional students This webinar features case studies from Middle Tennessee State University as well as Bay Path University’s American Women’s College.
Learn what questions you should be asking, what competencies you should be assessing for, and how you should administer your assessment. Agenda Understanding Student Readiness In this short section, we will talk through the concept of student readiness in the online learning environment and explain what kinds of factors you should be assessing for. Why intake assessment? Success vs. persistence factors How to determine what’s needed In-house vs. outsourcing considerations Types, Formats and Examples of Assessments and Interventions In this section, which is the “heart†of the webcast, we will provide several examples of the kinds of assessments that can lead to a deeper understanding of student readiness in the online learning environment. We will also suggest and show examples of types of interventions that you can undertake to improve readiness depending on the results of your assessments. Proficiency Tests Student Self-Assessments Self-Paced Training Online student orientations Competency-based evaluations (prior learning) Institutional examples
An engagement scoring model brings together disparate datum to help you better understand your alumni population’s behavior and engagement. Join Academic Impressions, AASP, and Mark Koenig online to learn the fundamentals of developing a model for your shop. You will learn how to: Align the scoring model to your needs and available data Gather and analyze data to inform your scoring system Interpret data gained to make program decisions
Are all of your credit card transactions including phonathon, event, and mobile payment processing, PCI compliant? Agenda Updates for PCI DSS 3.2 Standard Updates on the standard and contract law Aligning with university policies Mobile payment acceptance What updates 3.0 – 3.2 have meant to higher ed Reporting Levels Self v. mandated reporting Auditing Identifying When to Be Compliant Phonathon, recordkeeping Processing on-site payments, events Third-party software Ensuring Compliance Training and documenting of awareness Records management Staying Compliant Protecting staff and students Updating as technology changes Common Areas of Non-Compliance
Gain strategies for more effectively moving donors through your pipeline. Agenda Evaluating and Managing your Leadership Donor Portfolio Moving donors into, and upgrading within, your leadership giving levels Effectively assessing and managing your leadership donor portfolio Developing goals and strategies for leadership donors Continuous leadership giving Upgrading for higher level annual giving Upgrading from leadership annual gift to major gift Beyond qualification: Identifying who manages the relationship Managing Productive Donor Visits Determining visit expectations and goals Using probing questions to build to a successful solicitation Stewardship Techniques to Effectively Manage and Transition Leadership Donors Engaging donors in continuous conversation Developing a unique stewardship program for leadership donors Tools to gather vital information to strategically build your relationship
Learn how to improve your student and parent-facing customer service skills in the financial aid office. Designed specifically for financial aid professionals, this training will walk you through the fundamentals of how to approach your day-to-day work through a customer service lens and will equip you with techniques for navigating the more difficult conversations that also arise in financial aid counseling.
Learn how to make your alumni awards an engaging, year-round program that benefits the entire campus. Matthew Colson, executive director of alumni relations, will share details on Stony Brook University’s award winning “40 Under Forty” program, and show you how you can create a program that: Focuses on catching young alumni at the start of their careers Engages award winners as mentors, speakers, and campus leaders Provides unique in-classroom experiences for faculty, alumni, and students Feeds content for use in prospective student materials
After participating in this online training, you will ensure Title IX compliance for study abroad students and staff. Agenda Overview of Title IX & Compliance Understanding how Title IX Extends to Study Abroad Trips Institution-Lead or Sponsored Trips On-Site Director Role Sticky Situations Real-life Title IX Study Abroad Case Scenarios Action Steps to Prepare Your Study Abroad Trips for Title IX Faculty, Staff, and Study Abroad Coordinator Training Student Training Reporting to Home Institution
The value of volunteer leaders at your institution is undeniable, but how do you understand their motivations and preferences to ensure that the relationship is mutually beneficial? Here we will provide a strategy to help ensure that you are engaging and involving your boards and councils, campaign committees, and other volunteer leaders, in a way that harnesses their skills, expertise, and energy for maximum impact and greater fundraising success.
Learn how organizations and institutions have successfully increased the retention rates of their veteran and military-connected students. Tanya Ang of the American Council on Education and Bruce Kelley with University of South Dakota will discuss: Common issues impacting military-connected students’ success Critical areas of support that you may be missing Student support and community services that can help Methods for creating veteran-friendly classrooms
Learn how you can customize, make key decisions, and cultivate ownership of a responsibility center management (RCM) budgeting model on your campus. Larry Goldstein will walk you through critical aspects of RCM so you can better: “This explanation and presentation of the RCM budget model was enlightening and very reassuring that our Task Force is on the right track with modifying our current budget program. We also realized throughout the presentation that CSULA has utilized several RCM principles over the past few years.”– Troy Allen, Director of Strategic Planning & Quality Improvement, CSULA
Are you putting data to work within your career services program? Agenda Defining analytics in higher education Background and examples of institutional uses Establishing a program for data collection Assessing existing sources of data Evaluating data reliability Establishing buy-in and a program for data collection Moving from assumptions to data-driven decision making Learning to answer and automate questions Strategies for telling your story with data Examples from two large-centralized career centers
Engage parents in a way that encourages leadership giving. Agenda Parent Program Structure Funding structure Differences in working with parents vs. other donors Parent programs and relationships across campus Communications Parent Board and Committees Giving expectations for members Unique opportunities for involvement Results Leadership Giving Setting recognition levels Moves management Parents of Alumni Development Lasting cultivation Results
Get feedback on your reporting challenges from our advancement services expert, Alan Hejnal. Agenda Overview of webcast recording The Voluntary Support of Education Survey (VSE) The Basics More Detail: What’s Included More Detail: What’s Required Line By Line Reporting Challenges VSE Publication and Data Miner
Learn how to objectively measure the success of your donor relations program and communicate the ROI with leadership and across your shop. Donor Relations Guru®, Lynne Wester, will show you how to: Create clear benchmarks for donor relations success Track unique opportunities—including donor retention rate Determine the right metrics for your shop “The information provided is helping to build the case for a strong donor relations strategy” – Dory Straight, Scholarship Officer, University of Alaska Foundation “Lynne’s webcasts are always beneficial, but I think this one even exceeded expectations! Great, concrete examples of how we can capture the ROI of our efforts. She inspires me every time!” – Kristi Jongeling, College of the Holy Cross
Gain insight into how you can create smaller and more targeted career fairs that foster more meaningful connections between students and employers. Our expert presenters will walk you through the process of creating tailored career fairs that improve outcomes for both students and employers. You will leave this webcast with: Key insights on how to design a tailored career fair structure Tips on executing small career fairs Strategies to engage employers in more student touch points
Learn how you can develop a program that better engages parents by addressing their specific needs. If executed correctly, an effective program can lead to improved student success, enhance your institution’s reputation, and connect your institutional goals with a highly engaged population. In this webcast, you will learn how to: Expand upon or create a parent relations program Survey and understand your institution’s parents’ needs and interests Use the information you learn to create a self-sustaining program
Ensure ADA and Section 504 compliance by incorporating universal design. Agenda Wednesday, June 22, 2016 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. EDT Legal Requirements under the ADA and 504 Cultural impacts and implications of universal design Proactively implementing universal design concepts Promoting inclusivity Remove the burden on students to disclose disabilities Supporting regular and adjunct faculty Quick, effective steps on the path to universal design
Get specifics for how to plan a student-driven content program for your digital marketing channels that helps you improve enrollment and engage alumni. Tim Nekritz, director of web communication at SUNY Oswego, will delve into the specifics of how to recruit, train, and manage students as they create content that highlights your unique campus environment. “Most webinars on this topic just cover generic tips, but the Student Storytelling webinar really went in-depth with concrete examples and ideas of how to engage students in many different ways.” Lauren Hoover, Admissions & Recruitment Coordinator, University of Pennsylvania School of Design
