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Navigate Risk and Reward in the Master’s Market

September 25, 2023

Changes in higher education often feel shocking, but should they be? There are some top trends that were much more predictable than we’d realized if we’d taken a different approach to how we view shifts in the market.

Engaging, Recruiting Back, and Supporting Stopout Students

September 11, 2023

How do we demonstrate to students we have failed in the past that our college is better equipped to help them fulfill their goals today?

Research and Services

How to Better Engage Faculty in Student Mental Health and Well-being Support

July 20, 2023

Our report shares five strategies to boost faculty engagement in student mental health support.

Toolkit for Building an Anti-Burnout Workplace Culture in Academic Affairs

May 10, 2023

This toolkit is designed to help academic leaders continue their work in combating faculty burnout and promoting a culture of well-being in academic affairs.

Building an Anti-Burnout Workplace Culture in Academic Affairs: On-Demand Materials

March 2, 2023

Explore the materials from this two-part series on ‘Building an Anti-Burnout Workplace Culture in Academic Affairs,’ which convened academic leaders in virtual forums to discuss the long-term strategic importance of bolstering support and fulfilling their role as an academic leader that builds a workplace that actively combats burnout.

Overcoming Historical and Systemic Barriers to Institutional Racism

July 25, 2022

Becoming an anti-racist institution involves conscious, active, and ongoing effort. In this webinar, participants will learn about the anti-racist behaviors and actions that span across unit and function to transform the experiences of ethnic and diverse populations on campus.

Quick Reads

From local manager to strategic partner: Evolve and elevate the department chair role

June 12, 2018

Read this article to learn more about the current role of the department chair and where we and your peers envision the role evolving to in the future.

The most (and least) effective ways to use diversity statements in faculty searches

June 6, 2018

The typical faculty job application allows candidates to demonstrate strengths in research and teaching, but offers little opportunity to showcase dedication to departmental and institutional strategic goals such as diversity and inclusion.

The right and wrong ways to hold departments accountable for student success

April 18, 2018

Learn how to pick the right metrics to address common faculty objections.

Roadmaps

Create High Impact International Partnerships

June 3, 2021

Create a Community College Pipeline to Place Students in Right-Fit Careers

December 17, 2019

Adopt a Proactive Approach to Facilities and Administrative (F&A) Funding

December 17, 2019

Develop Student-Centered Well-Being Support

December 16, 2019

Build a New Budget Model that Advances Your Institution’s Strategic Goals

December 9, 2019

Improve Student Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

December 9, 2019

Facilitate Student-Centered Course Redesign

December 9, 2019

Scale Experiential Learning and Career Development

December 9, 2019

Design Effective Academic Department Reviews

December 9, 2019

Minimize Financial Attrition

December 3, 2019

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Alexa Silverman

Associate Director

Colin Koproske

Managing Director, Research Development

David Bevevino

Senior Director, Strategic Research

5 mistakes in higher ed COVID-19 strategy

We’ve identified the five greatest mistakes in current COVID-19 response that are jeopardizing crisis recovery and post-crisis strategy.

AVOID THESE MISTAKES

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