How Can Academic Impressions Partner with You? Click a Button Below to Explore Topics I WANT TO: EARN A CERTIFICATE GROW MY OWN LEADERSHIP CAPACITY DEVELOP AND SUPPORT ASPIRING LEADERS BE A BETTER SUPERVISOR BE A BETTER DEPARTMENT CHAIR IMPROVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE ON CAMPUS ONBOARD NEW STAFF NAVIGATE THE ACADEMY BE A BETTER MENTOR STAY CURRENT WITH TRENDS IN HIGHER EDUCATION FIND INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO BIG CHALLENGES FOCUS ON FACULTY RETENTION AND ENGAGEMENT FIND TOOLS TO NAVIGATE CONFLICT FIND SUPPORT FOR FUNDRAISING FOCUS ON STUDENT RETENTION, SUCCESS, AND EQUITY STAY CURRENT WITH TITLE IX REGULATIONS I Want to Get Certified Included in Membership: Inclusive Leadership Certificate Program: Build Your Skills and Self-Awareness Commit to your growth as a more inclusive leader. Now What? Navigating the Mid-Career Journey Give yourself the space, support, and community to reevaluate and realign your career goals as mid-career faculty. Self-Awareness as Your Superpower: A Certificate Program for Department Chairs Did You Know? Growing in self-awareness is one of the best ways you can strengthen your relationships with others Supervision Certificate Program Learn effective strategies for supervision and gain practical tools to support your team in just 4 weeks. VIEW ALL TRAININGS I Want to Grow […]
Dr. Renay M. Scott currently serves as the Vice President of Student Success at New Mexico State University. She began her career at New Mexico State University in 2014, as the 9th president the of Doña Ana Community College, an NMSU branch campus. She moved to the Las Cruces campus in 2018, and from her role in the Division of Student Success has also served as senior womens’ administrator for Athletics plus interim provost and graduate dean. Dr. Scott previously held administrative positions in two-year and four-year, public and private institutions including serving as provost, vice provost and dean. She served as department chair and associate department chair at Central Michigan University where she attained the rank of professor in teacher education. Dr. Scott’s leadership blends service, teaching and coaching. As a servant, she ensures the success of others by communicating expectations, supporting individuals through utilization of their strengths, and developing collaborative, risk-taking spaces to allow for innovation. As a teacher, Dr. Scott supports her team’s development through assessment, feedback, and guidance, leading to reflection to support person growth in leadership, management, decision making, and conflict management. As a coach, Dr. Scott believes in establishing an aspirational vision and supporting […]
Coussons-Read is a Professor of Psychology and currently serves as Department Chair at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS). She also holds an appointment as a Professor of Community and Behavioral Health in the Colorado School of Public Health. Among her many accomplishments, she is the founding principal for Strategic Mind, LLC, a consulting firm that provides strategic planning, change management, and leadership development consulting and coaching for both higher education and business organizations. In addition to her academic career, she has extensive experience in higher education leadership and administration. She has served as Department Chair, Associate Dean, and Associate Vice Chancellor for Research at the University of Colorado Denver, and, most recently, she served as the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at UCCS. She received her PhD in Psychology and Neurobiology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and completed postdoctoral training in Psychiatry and Pediatrics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Coussons-Read has an extensive and award-winning record in teaching, research, and service, with a special emphasis on supporting female and underrepresented faculty in academia and providing opportunities in science and research to underrepresented students. Her research program continues to […]
Chairs occupy an essential position on our campuses, sitting at the intersection point that connects our faculty to institutional strategy, context, and culture. They also make some of the most impactful decisions that shape the university, overseeing decisions related to hiring, promotion, and curriculum. Yet for most institutions, the support and training available to chairs is minimal. Most of the training provided to chairs is limited to topics like how to work with HR, budgeting, and promotion & tenure. But what truly separates effective chairs from ineffective chairs are their leadership skills, such as: Academic Impressions has been trusted to effectively train department chairs across the U.S. and Canada for over ten years. In this free webcast, we’ll discuss the keys to our success, what works and what doesn’t, and create a space for others to share their best practices. If you need to start or enhance chair development at your own institution, we invite you to join us for this program.
Dr. Cipriano has a doctororate degree from New York University in Therapeutic Recreation with a cognate area in College Teaching. He has published four textbooks, contributed chapters in three additional textbooks, has published more than 160 journal articles and manuscripts, and has received in excess of $9 million in state and federal grants and contracts. He has served as an expert panelist to review federal grants for the US Department of Education on 16 separate occasions. His book, Facilitating a Collegial Department in Higher Education: Strategies for Success, was published by Jossey-Bass in 2011. His newest book, A Toolkit for Department Chairs, is due to be published in February, 2015 (Rowman & Littlefield Publishing). Dr. Cipriano has delivered more than 250 presentations in Asia, the Middle East, and the United States. He has also been invited to present on the topics of collegiality, civility, and managing conflict at more than 50 colleges and universities in the US and the Middle East. Dr. Cipriano has served as a department chair for 28 years.
Use Our Learning Plans to Combat Burnout and Gain New Skills Become a member to gain access to all learning plan resources. Start our member favorite learning paths for a deeper dive into current challenges around workplace culture and communication. Become a member to get full access to these plans. We will also work to match you with the resources that align with your development goals and create custom learning plans for you and your team. Workplace Culture and Morale Approx. 8.5 hours Learn how to maintain a positive workplace culture and morale within your team by building resilience, integrating inclusivity, engaging in empathy, reducing bullying, understanding microaggressions, and more. Download the Learning Plan Effective Communication Approx. 6.5 hours Learn how to manage conflict, confront toxicity, and cultivate an engaging persona on your video calls. Download the Learning Plan Professional Communication Approx. 8.5 hours Learn the most crucial communication skills you need as a leader navigating through remote work and high-anxiety times. Download the Learning Plan Our current members are using custom learning plans to: Create a development plan to achieve a particular strategic goal Help team members stay engaged and motivated over the summer Provide a focused plan to […]
Department Chairs Success Program Equip Your Department Chairs with the Skills, Confidence, and Support to Lead Effectively Compare Us to Other Programs Curious about how Academic Impressions stands out among leadership development programs? Download our comprehensive guide to see why institutions around the world trust us to empower their department chairs. SEE THE GUIDE Department chairs often lead with minimal formal leadership experience, facing the complexities of departmental politics and long-standing histories without structured support. Academic Impressions has empowered hundreds of department chairs globally to develop a clear leadership philosophy and essential interpersonal skills for navigating conflict and managing relationships at all levels. With the Department Chairs Success Program, your chairs will: Run More Effective and Collaborative Meetings, so they can achieve greater outcomes for their departments. Manage Negative or Resistant Faculty and Staff who may be slowing progress toward institutional priorities. Negotiate “Win-Win” Outcomes with stakeholders who have competing interests. Develop more effective, resilient chairs with the Department Chairs Success Program. What is Included in the Department Chairs Success Program? 01. Custom design session: You’ll start with a personalized design session where we work closely with you to tailor the program to the specific needs of your chairs. Together, we’ll […]
ON-CAMPUS WORKSHOP Collaborative Leadership in Higher Education Designed for institutions that are looking to make a meaningful investment in leadership development, often for the first time. This on-campus workshop is designed for mid to senior leaders across academic AND non-academic areas. It is a great fit if you want a leadership program that: Improves collaboration within and across silos Immediately impacts results Minimizes scheduling conflicts (1 day on your campus – no travel required) Is interactive, highly practical and skills-based Get More Information for Your Campus Complete the form below and an Academic Impressions Program Manager will follow up with you to discuss the on-campus workshop and options for your campus. Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. No Fields Found. Which Format Is Right for Me? Don’t take it from us – See it for yourself. Trying to decide whether an On-Campus Workshop is right for your team before committing? Come to one of our conferences to see for yourself how we are different and gain insight into Academic Impressions’ competitive edge. Browse our upcoming conferences. AGENDA Sample On-Campus Workshop Sessions: Roles, skills, and qualities leaders will need to be successful in the future Understanding and leveraging the diverse perspectives […]
Jessica previously served as the Title IX Coordinator at DePaul University, responsible for providing oversight for all student, staff and faculty sexual misconduct/gender-discrimination complaints while supervising a full-time Title IX Investigator. She oversaw the campus-wide annual training related to Title IX. In her previous role as Assistant Dean of Students and Title IX Deputy Coordinator at Loyola University Chicago, Jessica was responsible for ensuring the timely, impartial, and effective resolution of all complaints of gender-based (Title IX) and bias-motivated discrimination and misconduct involving students. Prior to this Jessica was a Title IX Investigator and Title IX Hearing Board Chair. Jessica holds a BA from John Carroll University and a MA in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies from the University of Cincinnati where her research focused on sexual assault in higher education. Jessica has developed expertise in gender-based misconduct prevention and response, Title IX, Clery/VAWA, policy writing, student conduct, and alternative dispute resolution including restorative justice. Jessica served as the Chair of the Conflict Resolution Committee (2015) for the Association of Student Conduct Administrators (ASCA) and on the advisory board for the Chicagoland Title IX Consortium.
During this two-hour virtual workshop, Dr. Sandra Miles, Head of Practice for Team Development at Academic Impressions, will lead us as we explore the ways feelings of defensiveness and discomfort can be very common when engaging in conversations around favoritism and unfairness. Even those who have done extensive reading on topics related to conflict management can find themselves fumbling if they haven’t yet reflected on how their personal feelings may impact the ways they show up in the world—and in these difficult conversations. To get more comfortable engaging in these dialogues, we must first lean into the discomfort of individual reflection and actions that prepare us to enter into them in an open and effective way. Join us for a two-hour virtual training where we will explore four key concepts and how they come into play during conversations around topics that are deeply personal: You will be given a workbook of activities, tools, and resources to help you move beyond simply understanding these key concepts. Throughout the workshop, you will begin the hard work of interpreting how favoritism can show up in every aspect of the work we do, and how an orientation around fairness improves relationships, morale, and trust.
