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 […]

Alumni Boards: Strengthen Your Strategy and Grow Engagement

Supporting your alumni board and providing a meaningful volunteer experience means having a clear direction regarding your board’s structure, culture, and purpose. And getting the board to buy-in to that strategy early on will create a smoother process for all. Whether you’re building a strategy for a new board or refreshing your approach to board […]

Leading from the Middle: Essential Skills to Drive Success

Leading from the middle is a complex task. You must understand, communicate, and operationalize strategy while staying attuned to the needs and expectations of your supervisor, your team, and other partners with whom you collaborate.   Join other experienced middle and senior managers to explore such critical topics as leveraging your scope of influence, deepening your […]

Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable: Engaging in Difficult Dialogues in the Workplace

Difficult conversations often trigger defensiveness and discomfort—even for seasoned faculty and staff. Without reflection on how personal feelings shape our actions, it’s easy to fumble. In this one-day intensive workshop, you’ll confront that discomfort through reflection and explore how favoritism can surface. You’ll discover how fairness strengthens relationships, morale, and trust. With a workbook of […]

Next-Level Leadership: An Institute for Current and Aspiring Women Leaders

Are you looking to take the next step in as a woman in leadership but aren’t sure of where to start? Would you like to connect with other women leaders in similar roles to help develop your network? Join us for this powerful two-day leadership experience that will help you to achieve both individual and […]

Supervision Certificate Program – September 30 Cohort

Often in higher education, individuals move into a supervisory role without the necessary tools and skills to be successful. Particularly in today’s challenging environments, effective supervision is key to building an effective culture where each individual can contribute to team success. Join us online for a four-week cohort based program leveraging both asynchronous and synchronous […]

Setting Boundaries 

During your early career, you may feel pressure to make career decisions that don’t align with your personal or professional goals. Being able to set and maintain your boundaries and knowing when to be more flexible with them can help you achieve your ideal career trajectory without sacrificing too much. In this session, we’ll discuss […]

Strategic Growth in Higher Education: The Role of Data and Artificial Intelligence

Come join us to learn about the immense power of artificial intelligence and how it can be harnessed to your school’s advantage. If you’re looking to make informed decisions about which academic programs to stop, start, or grow, this event is for you. Specifically, you’ll explore how artificial intelligence can help you to: 

Polishing Your Professional Persona 

Who you are as a person and who you are as a professional can be similar but not exactly the same. As you navigate different organizations, you’ll encounter a wide range of professional norms and standards, and you’ll have to decide how you can fit in with your organizational culture and how you may want […]