Become more confident discussing issues of race and racism as an advancement professional. Overview In the wake of multiple ongoing pandemics that occurred simultaneously with several high-profile events exacerbating racial tensions in the U.S., many institutions have attempted to commit to better addressing racial injustices. To be successful in this work, professionals across all areas […]
Support Black men through their entire college journey. Overview While enrollment and retention have dropped during COVID-19 overall, Black men in particular have faced barriers to college entry and completion that have only been further exacerbated by the pandemic. Enrollment for Black men dropped 14.3% in the spring of 2021 compared to the spring semester […]
Set up your institution to successfully develop community partnerships. Overview As institutions intentionally diversify their student body and deal with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, it can seem like there are not enough resources to go around. Students from historically marginalized or first-generation backgrounds may feel lost on campus without appropriate resources, and faculty […]
Improve your public speaking skills and develop your own unique style. Overview Communication is a critical skill for leaders. As the challenges facing higher education grow more complex and communication methods more diverse, developing competency and comfort with public speaking is essential. Join us for a virtual training designed to help you improve your public […]
Understand what fuels you—and then translate that into a traditional or non-traditional path to academic administration. Overview As the higher education landscape evolves, so too will its body of academic administrators. The administrative structure of most institutions has grown in complexity, resulting in more potential options for those interested in academic leadership to consider. However, […]
Decisively disrupt and circumvent harmful behaviors to create a sense of belonging and inclusivity in your workplace. Overview It’s an unfortunate fact that harmful and biased statements occur in the workplace—and it’s all too common for leaders to respond to these scenarios in ways that shame the individuals who perpetrated that behavior. Yet, while it […]
Learn culturally responsive communication skills to better lead diverse teams—and how to put them into practice. Overview Many leaders strive to create an inclusive environment for their employees, but this can be difficult to achieve without first taking time to understand how our own identity can impact our ability to engage in effective and supportive […]
Gain key leadership skills to help you prepare for a future academic leadership role while you also learn to more adeptly navigate everyday faculty responsibilities. Overview Before assuming a formal leadership position, gaining key leadership skills can set faculty up for a marked increase in leadership success while avoiding the burden of learning new skills […]
Thoughtfully improve campus-wide communication efforts with major donors VIRTUAL TRAINING Overview Maximizing philanthropic opportunities is the underlying objective of every advancement shop. A fundamental part of ensuring this objective is achieved comes from broad engagement with major donors—which involves strategic communications and connections from various units and stakeholders on campus. To ensure that communication efforts […]
Build your network to support your work with first-generation students. Overview As the number of first-generation college students increases at the undergraduate level, it is more important than ever to have support systems and resources in place. As you try out new interventions for your first-generation students, having feedback and hearing from others in similar […]
