The cost of providing developmental coursework to underprepared students in the U.S. is an estimated $1.4–$2 billion annually. What is the true cost of developmental education for an institution, and how is it measured? Join us online to hear Tristan Denley, a thought leader in developmental education, share his perspective on measuring the true costs of admitting conditionally or provisionally designated students. Highlighting the work done at Austin Peay State University, Denley will provide suggestions on how you can better understand these costs and how you can ultimately reduce costs and improve retention by offering credit-bearing developmental courses.
Determining if your fundraising professionals are meeting their dollar goals is relatively easy. However, your prospect research and management positions are fundamentally different, requiring an evaluative approach that balances front-line needs with production timeframe realities. Join us online to learn how to develop prospect research and management staff metrics for your shop. Our expert instructor, Marianne M. Pelletier, Senior Consultant, Cornell University, will share three evaluation models for both prospect researchers and managers, and you will leave knowing which model will work best for your shop. We will also discuss: Setting realistic expectations around performance metrics Specific metrics for both prospect researchers and managers Effectively tracking your solution and graphing results Building buy-in for your solution
A single misunderstanding of donor intent, negative family interaction, or defect in a gift agreement can open up your institution to intense negative publicity, decreased giving rates, and possible legal liability. Considering these realities and the recent increased emphasis on ethics by fundraising certification organizations, now is the time to ensure your internal policies and external interactions are executed with the most robust levels of professionalism. Using complex case studies, this polling-intensive archived webcast will ask you to consider difficult decisions, any of which may impact your future work in positive or negative ways. Additional Resources In addition to the insights drawn from our interactive scenarios, included with your purchase is a document containing best-practice sample policy language to integrate into your shop processes. You will also receive a list of follow-up discussion questions to keep the conversation alive at your institution.
Sustainability initiatives continue to be a priority at almost all higher education institutions, yet one area of campus that is commonly overlooked is housing and residence life. Engaging students in the residence halls is a crucial component to a campus-wide sustainability strategy. Join us for a webcast that will outline the sustainability initiatives under way at the University of British Columbia and share tips for implementing these programs at your institution. This session will highlight a variety of programmatic ideas and infrastructure improvements as well as an overview of UBC’s signature “Green Stars Unit” initiative.
Living-learning communities continue to be a popular topic at many institutions, but actually creating effective LLCs can be a challenge for many campuses. Join us for an engaging discussion with the two chief researchers from the National Study of Living-Learning Programs (NSLLP). These experts will share their perspectives as they review key recommendations for creating and implementing living-learning communities. Joining them are several practitioners who will share practical tips for implementing successful practices on campus.
An effective marketing consultant relationship can increase your institution’s brand awareness, diversity, enrollment, or advancement efforts. An ineffective marketing consultant relationship, however, can not only be a waste of resources but a source of frustration. If your institution currently works with marketing consultants or is considering doing so in the future, we urge you to take part in this important webcast. Spend 90 minutes gaining insight from the president and CEO of one of higher education’s top marketing firms on the following topics: How you can set clear and realistic outcomes for your work with a consultant Tips for writing a comprehensive RFP Ways you can manage milestones and communication internally and externally Methods for evaluating the quality of a consultant’s work during and at the end of the project
Over the past several years, Academic Impressions has presented conferences on the topic of building a one-stop enrollment center to hundreds of colleges and universities. We are pleased to offer, for the first time, one of the most highly rated sessions from the live event in a webcast format. Join us online for a 90-minute session that will outline an easy-to-follow process you can use to assess your current resources and determine whether building or renovating is right for your campus. The webcast will also cover a variety of other key points you should consider if you are thinking about building a one-stop center. Our expert instructor will showcase a diverse set of case study examples from institutions across the country.
An estimated 60 percent of college graduates will have attended more than one institution in the course of their undergraduate experience. With community college enrollment increasing nationwide, recruiting and retaining transfer students at four-year institutions has become a priority among university administrators. It is vital for administrators to work collaboratively across campus toward creating a transfer-friendly culture to better serve this emerging population at their institutions. Join us for a webcast that will address the pressing issues surrounding transfer student orientation. Focusing on the experience of two practitioners, this webcast will provide an overview of considerations for customizing your transfer-student orientation program. Included with your registration is a packet of resources that includes sample orientation agendas and schedules.
In an age of bullying, campus violence, and complex mental health and substance abuse issues, the traditional judicial affairs approach to student misconduct is quickly becoming antiquated. Implementing innovative strategies to resolve complex student issues is crucial, but many conduct administrators do not have access to the resources or infrastructure to create new positions or programs. Join us online to learn how your institution can implement and adapt a comprehensive array of new approaches to your existing model, as well as how you can further develop student services in the future. Our expert instructors will highlight innovative ways of thinking about restorative justice, mediation, educational sanctions, and other methods that address student conduct while emphasizing ethical decision-making and personal integrity.
With a 32 percent increase in international student enrollment over the past decade, the importance of providing an orientation specifically tailored for international students has become a priority in higher education. Empowering students to serve as “cultural peer mentors” can help integrate international students into the campus community. At the same time, a strong cultural mentor program reduces orientation staff workload and improves the overall experience of the international student welcome process and orientation. Join us for an archived webcast to learn how you can utilize a team of peer “cultural mentors” to make your international student orientation and welcome activities more efficient and meaningful.
