Onboarding Isn’t what it Used to Be: Lessons from a Hiring Manager and New Staff Member at the University of California, San Diego

Michael Bumbry, Ph.D., Senior Director of Alumni Outreach and Engagement, UC San DiegoJennie Van Meter, Senior Director of Alumni Engagement Strategy, UC San Diego Like many industries, higher education too has had to reimagine work in light of the global pandemic. Our decisions will have a lasting impact on the way business is conducted. At […]

Brooke Chang

Prior to her current role, Ms. Chang served as the Title IX Officer for Radford University. She came to these Title IX Officer positions from her role as Associate Counsel in the Office of University Counsel for East Tennessee State University advising the Title IX Office, Student Affairs Division, Human Resources department, among others. Prior […]

Gary Brahm

In 2007, Gary Brahm became the founding chancellor of Brandman University and today, oversees a network of twenty-nine campuses, more than 2,500 faculty and staff, 12,000 students, and an annual budget of $100 million. Prior to his present position, Brahm served as the executive vice president for finance and administration and chief operating officer of […]

Wesley R. Habley

Prior to joining ACT, Wes served as an academic advisor and later as the director of the academic advisement center at Illinois State University. He also served as the director of academic and career advising at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Habley has more than 50 published works on academic advising and student retention. His […]

Sandra Parsons Vicchio, AIA

Ms. Parsons Vicchio has over 20 years of experience in all phases of architecture, including programming, design, documentation, construction, and interior design. During the past decade, she has focused on the architecture of libraries, museums, and visitor centers, which preserve and provide access to our cultural record and support academic and lifelong learning. She has […]

Patricia Malone

Pat has extensive experience initiating and facilitating collaborative training and workforce initiatives that directly impact the regional economy. She has assisted hundreds of companies in developing and implementing comprehensive training programs in technology, quality, lean manufacturing, and management. Pat has facilitated many sessions with representatives from labor, education, and industry on identifying regional issues surrounding […]

Advance Your Career with a Personal Board of Directors

You will likely secure your next leadership role through your network, so surrounding yourself with the right people can make or break a career. How can you be more intentional in building your network to fast-track your career within senior leadership? Join us online and learn how a personal board of directors can help fuel […]

Reflections on Inclusive Supervision as an Assistant Dean of Students

Leading from the middle of an institution is a tough role. Managing both up and down while completing student-centered work requires self-reflection, empathy, and intention. Yet it can be accomplished in a transformative way that both honors the individual identities of your team and advances the goals and mission of your institution.  Join us for […]

6 Ways to Communicate with Students in Crisis

6 Ways to Communicate with Students in Crisis Essential Communication Responses Faculty and staff are often the first point of contact for students experiencing mental health challenges. While it may feel daunting to be in that position without having received formal training, there are 6 essential communication responses you can use to confidently communicate with […]

Using Metrics to Support Employee Success and Retention: A Discussion for Advancement Leaders

Over the last two years, the COVID-19 pandemic shifted the way many advancement professionals approached their work with donors. At the same time, the pandemic also impacted employee hiring and retention in advancement shops. Today, advancement leaders are searching for ways to stabilize their fundraising and staffing needs and are considering questions like: If you […]