Event Category: Workshop

Fundraising for Deans and Academic Leaders in Partnership with Development

As a Dean or other academic leader, you hold numerous responsibilities, and fundraising is likely a critical part of your portfolio. You’re probably also finding the philanthropic landscape more competitive than ever, as donors are becoming more selective with their giving. To be a successful fundraiser, it is therefore more important than ever to understand how to align your interests with those of donors seeking to make significant societal differences.   Academic leaders and their development counterparts will benefit from this workshop as you:    To preserve an intimate and productive experience, this workshop is capped at 30 attendees. 

Elevate Your Facilitation Skills to Make Your Leadership Development Programs Soar

This two-day facilitation workshop will help you move beyond scripted delivery and step into facilitation that is adaptive, engaging, and deeply learner-centered. You’ll explore what effective facilitation truly entails: preparing participants, managing energy and group dynamics, and creating experiential moments that make leadership concepts memorable. Through hands-on practice, you’ll build the confidence to read the room, pivot when needed, and create an environment where every participant feels connected and supported. By the end, you’ll be equipped to deliver high-impact leadership development sessions using Academic Impressions’ specialized approach and resources as your guide.  To preserve an intimate and productive experience, this workshop is capped at 30 attendees. 

Building an In-House Leadership Development Program in Higher Education

Academic Impressions has helped more institutions to develop in-house leadership programs than any other organization in higher education, and in this flagship two-day event, we’ll share what we’ve learned over 15 years of developing leaders and supporting in-house programs. Whether you are simply dipping your toe into the leadership space for the first time, or you’ve run a successful cohort-based program for years, we’ll share a wealth of resources, methods, and approaches that you can implement right away to develop the next generation of leaders at your institution.  Our Approach  Adaptable: We have intentionally designed our program to explore multiple ways to develop leaders. Whether this is accomplished via one-off programs, cohort programs, or something in between, we’ll show you how our frameworks, models, and content can be adapted to fit your needs.  Human-centered: In addition to sharing proven leadership resources, special attention will be paid to ensuring that your programs center inclusivity and develop innovative and forward-thinking leaders.  Hands-on and Experiential: To help guide you in making critical decisions, we’ll share a workbook we’ve built through 15 years of working with institutions to develop their leadership programs. You’ll also experience firsthand a variety of tools and activities you can […]

From Tension to Teamwork: Cultivating Positive Team Dynamics

Problems in interpersonal interactions, communication patterns, and outcomes can be key indicators of team dysfunction. It’s easy to recognize that a team is dysfunctional when all three of these elements break down completely, but what if only one or two aspects are suffering? Join us in person to learn how to identify dysfunctional team dynamics and to practice strategies to build a more productive and high-performing culture.   At this workshop, you’ll expand your skills in:  

Essential Leadership Skills for Department Chairs

Leading as an academic department chair is a challenging role, requiring the navigation of competing priorities, resource constraints, and an evolving higher education landscape. This two-day, in-person workshop is designed to equip department chairs with practical strategies to lead effectively. On day one, participants will reflect on their leadership approach, focusing on enhancing influence, engagement, and collaboration. Day two will address managing conflict, offering tools and techniques to handle challenging situations with confidence and ease.

Elevate Your Facilitation Skills to Make Your Leadership Development Programs Soar

This two-day facilitation workshop will help you move beyond scripted delivery and step into facilitation that is adaptive, engaging, and deeply learner-centered. You’ll explore what effective facilitation truly entails: preparing participants, managing energy and group dynamics, and creating experiential moments that make leadership concepts memorable. Through hands-on practice, you’ll build the confidence to read the room, pivot when needed, and create an environment where every participant feels connected and supported. By the end, you’ll be equipped to deliver high-impact leadership development sessions using Academic Impressions’ specialized approach and resources as your guide.  To preserve an intimate and productive experience, this workshop is capped at 30 attendees.

Essential Leadership Skills for Deans

The demands placed on Deans in today’s environment only continue to grow. They must find ways to motivate and inspire those above, across from, and below them while simultaneously fostering a positive culture and climate, innovating to keep their academic program offerings competitive and future-ready, navigating near-constant change. All of this requires a strong sense of self and an executive leadership skillset that must evolve over time.     Join us for an in-person workshop to grow your leadership in community with other Deans facing similar challenges across the country. Together, we will participate in hands-on activities and engage in honest, practical discussion around how you can:      

Building Mid-Career Faculty Capacity: A Summit for Faculty Affairs Leaders

Mid-career faculty are at a pivotal point, facing questions about what’s next for their research, teaching, and careers while navigating the uncertainty of today’s rapidly changing higher education environment. Many feel stuck, stretched thin, or disconnected from the sense of purpose that once fueled their work.    How can faculty affairs leaders help them to reignite their passion, rediscover their focus, and build the confidence and skills needed to thrive?    Join us to explore proven strategies for designing integrated professional development that truly reengages mid-career faculty. You’ll learn how to help them to reconnect to their purpose, strengthen their sense of agency, and develop the mindsets and leadership capacities needed for them to lead from where they are and make a lasting impact on your institution.      What you will gain:    To preserve an intimate and productive experience, this workshop is capped at 30 attendees. 

Volunteer Boards in Higher Education: Strengthen Your Strategy and Grow Engagement

This two-day, in-person workshop offers a comprehensive approach to designing, managing, and engaging volunteer-based boards in higher education settings. Whether you’re working with an alumni board, a college advisory board, or a specialized program council, this workshop will help you to build a new board strategy or evolve an existing one.   You’ll learn how to define your board’s unique purpose and goals, align your board strategy to institutional priorities, recruit and educate board members to enhance their impact, and create a positive and productive board culture that fosters meaningful engagement.   The workshop will include hands-on activities for creating your personalized board strategy roadmap, tailored to your specific board type and institutional context.   Bring your governance documents, bylaws, or charter materials, and we’ll refine them together to ensure a stronger, more effective board that serves your mission. A copy of your board member listing will be helpful to have as well.

Next-Level Leadership: An Institute for Women Leaders

Are you looking to take the next step in as a woman in leadership but aren’t sure of where to start? Join us for this powerful two-day leadership experience that will help you to achieve both individual and systemic change. Whether you are an administrator, faculty, or staff, you’ll benefit from this conference as you:   You’ll walk away from the experience with an actionable roadmap for continuing your leadership journey and achieving your career goals.     To preserve an intimate and productive experience, this workshop is capped at 30 attendees.

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