This online training will give you guidance for supporting students who pose a threat to themselves while remaining compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. This is a great opportunity to learn how to update your policies and procedures to align with changing interpretations of Title II and Title III of the ADA. You will […]
Realize the benefits of coordinating across your athletics and alumni relations offices. Agenda Developing partnerships across athletics and alumni relations Setting shared goals for athletics events Co-planning athletics events Creating complementary messaging for athletics events Executing successful athletics-focused events Balancing event staffing across athletics and alumni relations teams Debriefing athletics events Reviewing event attendee lists […]
This online training will help you manage and resolve a variety of conflicts within your department and institution. You will be introduced to a number of practical tools that can be used to address conflict in its earliest stages and better manage conflict before it becomes a formal dispute. There is no one-size-fits all approach […]
Make sure your instructional and informational technology is accessible to everyone on campus. Agenda What’s Changed? Regulatory requirements Case law 4 Steps for EIT Compliance Assessing: Do your current EITs meet the most updated accessibility standards? Conducting an in-house self-audit Choosing the right standard for your institution Building: How do you create a strategic plan […]
This online training will show you a model for better recruiting, training, and managing your peer-to-peer or class agent fundraising volunteers. We will highlight Colby College’s annual fund volunteer program that successfully built relationships with donors as well as strengthened the volunteer’s relationship with the institution. You will learn: Tactics in recruitment and onboarding How […]
Prevent faculty discrimination with this two-tiered approach. Agenda Discrimination in Higher Education Disparate Treatment Disparate Impact Foundational Case Law McDonnell Douglas Corp. v. Green Hazelwood School District v. U.S. Review of Statistical Methodology in Determining Discrimination Descriptive Statistics Inferential Statistics Review of Case Law Dealing with Faculty Salary Equity Studies and Statistics Bazemore v. Friday […]
Get an immigration law refresher for your whole department. Agenda Why the Focus on Immigration Law? Immigration Law 101: Case Studies Provisional Acceptance Visa requirements Working with admissions Reduce Course Load Certification How to determine appropriate exceptions Balancing the needs of university academics and compliance Work Authorization Knowing who is eligible and who is not […]
A recent Inside Higher Ed survey highlights that 97% of provosts believe their institutions effectively prepare students for the workforce. However, AAC&U reports far fewer employers agree. In fact, only 26% of employers give high marks to recent graduates’ ability to think critically. To bridge this gap, institutions must begin integrating an approach that forces students to […]
Your campaign launch sets the tone for your entire fundraising effort. This is your opportunity to develop buy-in and lay the foundation for a successful start to the campaign. With stakes as high as this, you need a coordinated strategy when launching a campaign. Join us online to learn how to plan for a successful […]
Do you have a plan in place to respond to any health crisis on campus? Agenda A History of Health Crises at Colorado State Developing a Framework for Your Plan Components of the plan Process considerations Campus-wide integration Communication Efforts Faculty/Staff Campus community Final Q&A
Learn critical steps to ensuring your institution is ready to adopt shared services. Agenda Are You Ready to Adopt Shared Services? Have You: Effectively identified opportunities and established scope? Fully analyzed the risks associated with this shift? Calculated potential savings through workload studies? Keys to Establishing Shared Services Goals for Your Institution Distinguishing shared services […]
Amidst the many failed attempts throughout higher education to reduce overall sticker price, Ashland University is now enjoying a second successful year of significant tuition reduction. Come learn how this mid-sized private institution in north-central Ohio successfully carried out a $10,000 sticker price reduction by: Closely examining their market position Designing accurate financial models to […]
Enrollment management and finance offices must work more closely together as institutions increasingly become tuition dependent. Finance officers that develop a more nuanced understanding of the enrollment market and how it impacts the student recruitment process are able to collaborate more successfully. However, developing such an understanding can be difficult because enrollment trends are often […]
Managing institutional liquidity remains a crucial element of financial risk management at any institution. As external financial realities challenge many treasury offices, cash flow forecasting acts as a strong mitigating strategy for financial risk aversion. Those who are able to more accurately project and plan around cash flows have a strategic advantage in maintaining liquidity strength […]
Many donors regularly attend campus events associated with athletics, the arts, or other campus traditions. However, due to complicated logistics and limited budgets, donors may not be shown the appreciation they deserve. Don’t miss another opportunity to recognize your donors and deepen their engagement. Join us online to learn how you can demonstrate appreciation for […]
The conclusion of a campaign is the time to recognize the donors, volunteers, and development officers who made success possible. Doing so is critical because these are the stakeholders who will support your institution in the future. Join us online to learn how to effectively close a campaign and lay the foundation for your campus’ […]
Launching accelerated programs comes with a distinct set of challenges for a host of campus stakeholders. Proactively addressing these risks will help provide a high quality experience and help ensure it is a suitable long-term program. Join us for an online training designed to help surface the key challenges that accompany the launch of accelerated […]
Have you considered highly tailored marketing campaigns to increase your enrollment? Agenda Trends and Challenges Enrollment patterns and forecasts Cultural barriers related to risk-taking and investing in marketing Reallocation mindset Planning for Enrollment Success Data gathering and analysis Establishing ‘business as usual’ baseline Deciding on new, above-and-beyond tactics Developing a new budgeting approach Making the […]
While states and institutions across the country experiment to find successful funding formulas, all will agree that performance-based funding (also termed outcomes-based funding) is once again gaining momentum. A majority (60%) of states have already adopted measures to allocate public funding on the basis of outcomes, and many more plan to follow suit. The time […]
According to the 2014 Open Doors Report, the number of international students at US colleges and universities increased by almost 8% from 2013. As colleges become more culturally diverse, it’s imperative for faculty to enhance their understanding of intercultural competence to better serve and retain this important student demographic. However, many faculty struggle to embrace […]
