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Scaling Professional Development: How The CT State System Created Online Training To Drive Educational Outcomes
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Description Overview: With twelve campuses, CT State faced challenges in ensuring consistent, accessible, and trackable training for all staff. In partnership with Innovative Educators, CT State developed a flexible program...
Friday 5 Live! Reflecting On 20 Years of EdTech: Innovation & Leadership With Innovative Educators
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Overview: Twenty years ago, two visionary women in community college administration, Erin Hoag and Valerie Kisiel, recognized the potential for online professional development to transform higher education. Their shared passion...
First-Generation Students: How To Develop An FYE Course Based On Their Feedback
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Description Overview: What do first-generation college students say about their first year and how can we use that information to design support where they need it most? First-generation students struggle...
Save Time & Enhance Productivity: The Case For Online Employee Orientation
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Description Overview: Join us for an exclusive webinar about how Innovative Educators partnered with P & P Home Services to improve their employee orientation experience. Discover how our customizable online...
Top Safety Tips For A Secure Back-to-School Transition
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Description Overview: Join Charlie Taylor, Brian Van Brunt and Brian Heider as they share practical safety advice as students return to school in the College and K-12 environments. As emergency...
Friday 5 Live! Revolutionizing Education: The Power Of 7-Week Courses
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Overview: Curious about how a shift to a 7-week course format skyrocketed student success rates? Join us as Bobbie Meyer, Department Head of Sciences at Chattanooga State Community College shares...
A Multi-Dimensional Peer Mentoring Model For At-Promise Students
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Description Overview: Join us for an enlightening discussion on "A Multi-dimensional Peer Mentoring Model for At-Promise Students," a groundbreaking approach developed within the Thompson Scholars Learning Community (TSLC). This webinar...
Are Your Students AI Ready? Essential AI Literacy Tools For Academic Integrity & Success
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Description Overview: In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, AI literacy is no longer just advantageous—it's essential. Reports indicate that over 60% of new jobs require basic AI skills, yet less...
Friday 5 Live! Educate & Empathize: Embracing Trauma-Informed Practices In Higher Education
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Overview: How can trauma-informed care shape campus communities and positively impact student success outcomes? Join us as Dr. Emily Bauer shares practical strategies, based on her rich background in college...
Maximizing Micro-Credentialing: Integrating Theory & Practice For Campus Leadership Development
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Description Overview: Looking to enhance faculty and staff development with microcredentials? In a recent webinar, we explored how Pitt Community College successfully implemented a supervisory leadership microcredential program, increasing engagement...
Enhancing Accreditation Success Through Tailored Online Orientation & Support Modules For Diverse Learners
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Description Overview: This webinar will showcase how Davidson-Davie Community College (DDCC) has innovatively coordinated and tailored orientation programs to meet the specific needs of various student populations, effectively contributing to...
Friday 5 Live! Beyond The Books: Navigating Basic Needs Insecurity In Higher Education
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Overview: What exactly is basic needs insecurity, and why must it be addressed in our colleges and universities? Join us as we talk with Amanda Key, the inaugural Director of...
Enhancing The Transfer Student Experience: The Critical Role Of Faculty For Improved Outcomes
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Description Overview: Unlock the power of faculty engagement to transform the journey of transfer students. Recent studies highlight how connections with faculty at their original and new institutions lead to...
5 Steps To Digital Fluency: Supporting & Preparing Online Learners
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Description Overview: Discover how two institutions, Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) and Merced College, leverage an online learning platform to empower their students. Lindsey Barclay discusses "eLearning Smart Start," a...
Adulting 101: Creating A Life Skills Challenge For College Students
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Description Overview: While college primarily emphasizes academic growth, many students find themselves unprepared for the real-world challenges of 'adulting' they face outside the classroom. Students crave these life hacks—it's not...
From Recruitment To Retention: 10 Trends In First-Year Programs
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Description Overview: Join us as we delve into the evolving landscape of First-Year Experience (FYE) programs. This webinar will cover the top ten trends shaping FYE, from fostering a sense...
Friday 5 Live! Motivation Myths: Rethinking Strategies For Student Success
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Overview: Struggling to help motivate students or help them understand the concept of motivation? Join our conversation with student success experts Dr. Amy Baldwin and Dr. Laurie Hazard as we...
5 Trends In Online Orientation For 2024
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Description Overview: In response to the pressing challenge of evolving online orientation programs, this webinar merges insights from the 2023 Student Voice survey by Inside Higher Ed and College Pulse...
Advancing Athletic Programs With AI: A Short Guide For Coaches & Administrators
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Description Overview: In this short webinar, discover how ChatGPT, a generative artificial intelligence technology, can be a game-changer in the world of athletics. This session is designed for coaches and...
Friday 5 Live! The Secret Classroom: Breaking Down The Hidden Curriculum In Higher Ed
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Overview: We are excited to welcome back Dr. La’Tonya “LT” Rease Miles to Friday 5 Live as we examine the hidden curriculum in higher education. Join us as we explore...
Exploring AI In Instructional Design: 5 Essential Strategies
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Description Overview: This session delves into the integration of artificial intelligence in instructional design, offering five practical strategies to enhance your design approach. It's an interactive session where participants learn how...
Friday 5 Live! Engagement From Day One: Shaping The Higher Education Journey
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Overview: This year in our podcast series we want to explore the idea of engagement - how do we create opportunities for our students that are so meaningful they cannot...
Empowering Underserved Students: 3 Steps To Building Financial Literacy
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Description Overview: Many college graduates today are beginning their professional journeys with the significant challenge of managing student loan debt, averaging around $30,000. This financial burden is particularly acute for...
Cultivating Executive Functioning Skills: Self-Regulatory Behaviors To Achieve College Success
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Description Overview: Join our insightful webinar designed for faculty and staff to enhance understanding and strategies to support student mental health and academic success. In this educational training, discover the...
5 Tips For Online Recruitment, Orientation & Retention Of Transfer Students
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Description Overview: Earlier this month, the US Department of Education hosted a first-ever summit on improving college transfer and released new data highlighting best practices by institutions that are seeing...
Elevating Education Through The Art Of Storytelling & Authenticity
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Description Overview: Authentic engagement with our students can spark transformative conversations and deeper comprehension. Introducing learners to individuals who share their authentic experiences can have a profound, sometimes global impact.We've...
Mini Session: Creating Effective Communications For The Online Classroom With ChatGPT
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Description Overview: Effective communication is key in the academic realm, particularly in the online classroom. This interactive sandbox session focuses on leveraging ChatGPT to draft clear, concise, and engaging announcements...
Mini Session: Writing Quiz & Test Questions With ChatGPT
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Description Overview: Ever wondered how AI can assist in the creation of robust and effective assessment tools? In this interactive sandbox session, attendees will be introduced to the art of...
Mini Session: Facilitating Better Online Discussions With ChatGPT
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Description Overview: In this interactive sandbox session, participants will dive deep into the potential of ChatGPT as a tool to enhance online discussions. Explore how ChatGPT can prompt engaging conversation...
Beyond Traditional Tutoring: How Online Innovations Are Elevating Student Engagement
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Description Overview: Institutions are actively working towards becoming student-ready by equipping learners with tailored resources. The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) stands out with its innovative approach to tutoring services,...
Friday 5 Live! Addressing Dropout: The Science Of Belonging For College Success
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Overview: Approximately 40% of college students nationwide exit before obtaining a degree, with a quarter not making it past their first year. In our latest Friday 5 Live podcast episode,...
Empowering Your Orientation Leaders: How To Review & Refresh Your Program (Special Event)
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Description Challenge Changes to community culture or student demographics Layered lives of student leaders Student buy-in: reflection and roles Key Takeaway After completing this webinar, participants will have gained a...
Orientation Renewed: A Collaborative Student Panel On Crafting, Connecting & Belonging Through Peer-Driven Content
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Description Overview: How do we develop orientation resources that are educational, meaningful and attractive to our incoming students? One institution found a solution: engage current students to help build, create...
Advocacy In Action: The Orientation Leader's Guide To Building Inclusive Communities
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Description Overview: In the dynamic milieu of today's educational campuses, there's a pronounced need to train orientation leaders to create genuinely inclusive spaces. As student demographics evolve, these leaders must...
How To Handle Difficult Situations As An Orientation Leader: Navigating Disruptions & Ensuring Safety
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Description Overview: In this comprehensive online training, orientation leaders will gain the knowledge and skills to address three critical issues: disruptions, difficult conversations, and safety and reporting. Through interactive modules...
Crafting Unforgettable Orientation Experiences: Strategies For Engagement & Connection
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Description Overview: Join our insightful webinar, where we delve into the essentials of crafting memorable orientation experiences. We'll explore effective presentation techniques, ways to heighten in-person engagements, strategies for seamless...
Guiding The Way: Fundamental Leadership Skills For Student Orientation Leaders
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Description Overview: Through a series of interactive discussions, participants will share insights into the dynamic role of student leadership in higher education, gaining perspective into their responsibilities as leaders, friends,...
Tools Of The Trade: Leveraging Technology To Prepare Orientation Leaders
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Description Overview: In this webinar, participants will delve into the digital tools and strategies essential for today's college environment. They will explore leveraging technology in orientation services, from utilizing collaboration...
From Assessment To Achievement: Providing Feedback To Promote Orientation Leader Success
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Description Overview: In this engaging workshop, we will explore the significance of reflection and open dialogue as pivotal tools for driving individual progress within today's dynamic and competitive educational landscape....
Recruiting Inclusive Orientation Leaders: Building A Diverse & Dynamic Leadership Team
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Description Overview: In this session of the Administrative Leadership Microcredential, participants will delve into the intricacies of building a diverse and dynamic student leadership team. The focus will be on...
Friday 5 Live! Making Student-Parents Visible On College Campuses
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Overview: About one in five college students, or 22% of all undergraduate students, are parents. Most identify as women or students of color, particularly Black and Latina students. Although student...
Transforming Enrollment Challenges Into Opportunities: Share & Discuss With Colleagues
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Description Overview: College and university staff and faculty are all too familiar with the concerning headlines about steep enrollment declines. Between the demographic enrollment “cliff”, a strong job market, and...
Empowering Your Orientation Leaders: How To Review & Refresh Your Program
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Description Challenge Changes to community culture or student demographics Layered lives of student leaders Student buy-in: reflection and roles Key Takeaway After completing this webinar, participants will have gained a...
Improving Equity: 4 Ways to Support Continuing Education Learners Using Online Resources
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Description Overview: Over 40 million adults have enrolled in some college courses but have not received a corresponding degree or credential. How can institutions attract this growing population of learners...
10 Habits Of Mind For College Success: Workshops & Assignments For Your FYE Program - Part 2
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Description Overview: Research suggests that student success and engagement are influenced as much by certain attitudes, and predispositions as by particular skill sets and levels of preparedness--in other words, Habits...
10 Habits Of Mind For College Success: Workshops & Assignments For Your FYE Program - Part 1
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Description Overview: Research suggests that student success and engagement are influenced as much by certain attitudes and predispositions as by particular skill sets and levels of preparedness--in other words, Habits...
Building Bridges For Dual Enrollment: Creating An Online Orientation For Academic Success
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Description Overview: In the last year, the number of dual-enrolled high schoolers increased by 8%, largely accounting for the growth of community college enrollment. Join us to learn from two institutions...
Empowering Students with Online Success Workshops: Engage, Develop, & Challenge
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Description Challenge - Addressing students’ need for learning support While four out of five students who begin a certificate or associate degree program, say they plan to go on to get...