Implementing accessible teaching practices in the online environment can be daunting. Faculty are often not properly trained in these techniques and feel ill-prepared to apply them. However, there are simple steps instructors can take to make any online course more accessible, compliant with federal laws, and appropriate for students with a range of learning styles and abilities. This webcast will help you take the initial steps needed to create more accessible content, keep accommodations services to a minimum, and minimize the risk for civil rights complaints about inaccessible offerings. You’ll leave with practical ways you can adjust your course design, materials, and instructional methods so as to be more inclusive of all learners. Who Should Attend This training is intended primarily for those designing and/or delivering online courses who have little prior knowledge of accessibility requirements and practices and want to know how to get started. Both faculty themselves and those working with faculty to design online courses will benefit from this training. Agenda Definitions and GuidelinesWe’ll discuss the meaning of “accessibility,” how it is defined by law, and what implications these guidelines have for creating classroom materials. Design and Formatting ConsiderationsWe’ll cover ways to ensure your course […]
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The fallout from COVID-19 has led many colleges and universities to implement furloughs in recent weeks and more are likely to follow. This is a difficult task for even the most seasoned leaders due to the questions and emotions involved, but drawing upon lessons learned from others can help make the process smoother and lead to the best possible outcome for all parties. Join us for a webcast that will help you implement your furloughs strategically and in ways that mitigate negative impacts on both employees and the institution. Curtis Powell, SPHR, Vice President for Human Resources at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, will discuss his university’s approach to the following questions and will offer advice for other higher ed leaders who may be faced with the decision to furlough faculty and staff: What criteria should you bear in mind when making furlough decisions? How can you coach managers through the employee furlough process? How can you maintain connection with furloughed employees and facilitate a smooth re-entry to the institution? Who Should Attend Any higher education leader faced with making furlough decisions in the coming months will benefit from this program. Presidents, Provosts, Chief Human Resource Officers, and other academic and […]
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Our new ways of working remotely have presented unique challenges in terms of overseeing teams and projects. Many supervisors find themselves leading remotely for the first time and are looking for ways to motivate, maintain morale, and ensure accountability for their teams. In this webcast, we will look at three possible scenarios of team dynamics and discuss how to best lead within each of these. We will also ask the audience to share lessons learned as they evolve these new ways of working. Who Should Attend Anyone who is leading a team remotely and looking for better ways to build trust and efficacy while maintaining a balance of oversight and autonomy. Agenda In this webcast, we will explore how to manage a remote team in three scenarios: A well-functioning team who has recently transitioned from in-person to remote A new team in which members don’t know each other well and have not had a chance to build trust before moving online A dysfunctional team whose challenges have been exacerbated by the move to remote working Instructor Julie Nash Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, University of Massachusetts Lowell Julie oversees retention and student success, curriculum, and accreditation at […]
As more events are cancelled and communication becomes more difficult, staying in touch with our prospects and donors is crucial. Leading institutions are using texts to connect with potential donors, increase participation rates, and get more alumni involved in philanthropy. We know that texting can play key role in our annual giving strategy in a time of social distancing, but many of us have questions before we commit to managing a new channel: Which groups should we text, and what do we say? When and how do we send the messages? How do we collect and analyze our results? Join us for a webcast that will answer the questions above and showcase how University of California Berkley used a unique and conversational peer-to-peer texting platform, ThruText, to engage donors, communicate key messages, and boost fundraising results. Learn how you can add texting to your engagement and solicitation toolbox. Who Should Attend Annual giving and alumni engagement leaders who are interested in using texting to complement their current solicitation or engagement strategy will walk away with best practices and tips for how to begin. Agenda Introducing Peer-to-Peer Texting What is it, and how does it work? What are some […]
Most academic departments today employ adjunct faculty, but few Chairs are well-versed in the ins and outs of managing them. Adjuncts face unique challenges orienting to and integrating within the department, and as a Chair you must figure out how to support them effectively to ensure maximum productivity and a positive experience for both students and faculty. In this training, our expert will share strategies for successfully supporting adjunct faculty both at the outset of and throughout the semester. You will learn how to: Provide baseline training on department policies, even without a formal orientation Structure touchpoints throughout the semester to build positive relationships and set them up for success Involve adjuncts more meaningfully in departmental decision-making and activities Make challenging conversations productive, including ways to provide meaningful feedback and areas for improvement Who Should Attend This webcast is suitable for new and seasoned department chairs who manage adjunct faculty lines. Agenda Supporting adjuncts before classes begin Introducing and explaining department policies Setting adjuncts up for success in their teaching Building positive relationships with your adjunct faculty Structuring touchpoints to set up and maintain the relationship Visiting classes Fostering belonging and involvement in the department Evaluating adjuncts Developing […]
The impact of COVID-19 has forced admissions and enrollment professionals to rethink what a typical yield season looks like. Open houses, admitted student days, and other in-person events are not possible this year in their traditional forms. So many institutions have been hard at work transitioning these types of events into online formats. Join us for this webcast to learn from Penn State World Campus, who has been leading the way in online and virtual recruitment since 2012. You’ll get easy-to-implement tips for how to make effective use of webinars, virtual open houses, and other online platforms in your recruitment and yield plans moving forward. Suitable for a Variety of Audiences This training has been deliberately designed to be scalable and applicable to a wide variety of audiences. Admissions and recruitment professionals in any of the following categories will find benefit: At traditionally on-ground or fully online campuses At both large and small institutions (our presenter’s experience is wide-ranging) Those with experience hosting virtual recruitment and yield events and those without Agenda We will help you improve upon your strategy for online recruitment and yield events by introducing you to how Penn State World Campus approaches the following: […]
Graduating seniors and students alike must navigate the workforce in new ways because of COVID-19. They are losing internships and job offers and may have to retrain or retool to stay competitive in changing labor markets. Networking looks different because of social distancing. How are you supporting your students and recent graduates in pivoting their career plans and finding the right employment opportunities? Join us online and learn how you can advise your students – including recent graduates – when their career plans are negatively impacted by COVID-19. You’ll hear tips for how your students and recent graduates can network virtually. If a pivot is needed, learn how you can educate yourself and your students on how to match their skills to the changing labor markets to identify new career opportunities. You’ll also walk away with strategies for how students can quickly retool and retrain when career pivots are on the horizon. Who Should Attend This webcast is designed for Career Services professionals who are looking for tips and strategies for how to advise students and recent graduates on how to obtain employment as a result of COVID-19. If you’re unsure how to advise your students or recent graduates […]
