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When it comes to diversity, even the most well-intentioned people can make the biggest mistakes. In this seminar, highly-acclaimed diversity trainer and author Maura Cullen, Ph.D., introduces you to the 10 core concepts that will ultimately increase diversity skills and competency.

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In today’s information age, you’ve got people offering leadership theories and advice on budgetary issues, competition from other institutions, and increasing legislative scrutiny. The glut of solution-pushing can leave you overwhelmed and unable to decide on a direction.  What you need is to cut through the clutter and pinpoint the strategies for building and sustaining a successful organization.  We provide you with ten strategies that are present in healthy, successful organizations.

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The growing number of online adjunct faculty has created a new set of challenges for higher education, particularly for institutions with limited resources that can  be allocated exclusively to online faculty issues. In this seminar you’ll gain a competitive advantage in attracting and retaining faculty – especially those increasingly sought-after online adjunct faculty.

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Institutions need to take time at regular intervals to engage in program revision. Otherwise, they risk engaging in pointless assessments that reveal little and fail to lead to measurable improvements in teaching and learning experiences. We provide an comprehensive overview of the latest strategies for updating and managing an effective and meaningful program of learning assessment.

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With competition for students getting tougher and university and college budgets growing tighter, the need for improving undergraduate graduation and retention rates has never been more important.  Best practices are critical, and in you’ll discover the methods used by a large, public metropolitan research university (44,000 students) to boost its retention and graduation rates.

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College professors know their course material and how to deliver online instruction. What most faculty members don’t understand, however, are the legal risks involved with teaching these distance education classes. We introduce you to the top legal concerns of online programming, explain how to avoid the biggest legal mistakes, and look at ways to safeguard your institution’s distance education offerings.

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If you aren’t up-to-date with the Americans with Disabilities Act, then you very well could lose a limb—or at least the institutional equivalent (which is usually time and money). Don’t squander valuable resources on unnecessary legal battles or governmental audits. Learn what you need to do to remain ADA compliant.

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From department chairs to provosts, subscribers value the information and insight they find each month in our Academic Leader newsletter. Our own experienced editors, along with contributors from campuses across the country, examine current trends, challenges and best practices, helping to advance teaching, scholarship and service on hundreds of campuses across the country.

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Restructuring in every form, is hitting institutions all over the country. Smooth transitions are achievable when using proven, well-defined steps. We reveal a practical planning process focused on success as well as minimizing conflict, attrition, and developing positive new cultures.

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As online courses increase in popularity and diversity, meeting the needs of disabled students is an emerging issue. To ensure online offerings are ready to serve this growing population, designers and faculty must understand assistive technologies and ensure that course design is in line with proven standards. This closed-captioned seminar offers a ground level look at accessibility issues.

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Traditional faculty workload, promotion and tenure policies don’t necessarily work for online faculty. And as new educational delivery environments evolve with the internet, it becomes even more crucial for higher education leaders to re-examine how they reward and motivate faculty. Draw upon the experience of an established dual-mode graduate department and how it set faculty incentive policies that acknowledged and accommodated different delivery modes.

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The growing use of social/shared media and online apps in the classroom is generally seen as a good thing. It encourages collaboration, free exchange of ideas, and, in many cases, a richer learning experience. Get the details on current critical legal and other issues from a veteran online educator and attorney.

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Finding tools for evaluating online faculty, especially new hires, is critical to building a high quality online program. We explore strategies and rubrics that are already in place and working at the University of Central Florida.

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State and federal legislators are calling for something they call assessment -- common outcome measures, such as standardized tests, to evaluate and compare college performance. We provide the help you need to make sense of a confusing and sometimes thorny issue as this seminar explores important assessment questions.

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Personnel decisions – from hiring to promotion to tenure – are being subject to ever-greater scrutiny. And increasingly, the most contentious ones are resulting in litigation. We look at the rapidly changing landscape of higher-ed personnel issues, and show you how to help keep your institution ahead of the curve with two leading experts.

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Basic Guidelines for Handling Complaints is a White Paper based on a Magna seminar by C. K. (Tina) Gunsalus.  Ms. Gunsalus is well-known as a columnist for Inside Higher Ed, and the author of The College Administrator’s Survival Guide. As an administrator, how effectively do you handle complaints?

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When a culture of complaint replaces a culture of collegiality on your campus, you suffer–and so does the rest of your leadership. In fact, the entire campus community pays a steep price, because complaints impact morale, productivity, collaboration, retention and more. We show you some of the best ways to handle and address complaints effectively.

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Higher education administrators and faculty face a host of new challenges from an increasingly diverse student body. You know the tools are out there to help you and your colleagues successfully meet these challenges and more.  But how can you get this information to those who need it? This seminar draws on the presenter's extensive and wide-ranging background in higher education instruction and administration and gives you tools you can use. Whether you’re expanding an existing program or starting from scratch.

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Distance education units are particularly vulnerable to business disruptions. For one, their reliance on technology to deliver education makes it easier to lose connection with their students. We help you understand how an emergency would affect your unit’s operations, create a business continuity plan for your unit, and prepare your distance education unit to continue after an emergency.

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If you are a distance educator, the recent changes in federal policy and regulation are going to affect you. We provide a comprehensive update on the latest developments, from a distance educator who actually helped shape the language of the new law.

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Cheating strikes at the core of your school’s integrity.  It creates an unethical environment among your students, and ultimately diminishes the quality and reputation of your institution. In this seminar, conducted by two experts in the field of academic cheating, we cut through the legalese and give you practical advice on combating cheating on campus.

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More and more schools are turning to curriculum mapping. Curriculum maps can enhance your programming and engage your faculty while standing up to increased oversight of by accrediting agencies, funders, students, and employers. This seminar helps you get started with curriculum maps and help you improve the overall educational program at your school.

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Many institutions have ramped up their online teaching efforts, only to find that they really don’t have any good tools for evaluating the quality of instruction. That’s an issue you can resolve by joining us for a special two-part online seminar in September. Creating an Evaluation Process for Online Faculty Members will help you do just what the title promises – develop the tools you need to provide meaningful, accurate evaluation of your distance-learning faculty.

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The groundbreaking 2009 National Survey of Online Education Programs provided the first-ever, national data on critical issues facing schools involved with eLearning. Sponsored by The Campus Computing Project and WCET, this survey focused on the instructional, organizational, and technological operations of online programs across all levels of postsecondary institutions. We deliver vital, benchmarking information to help distance learning and IT professionals compare their online programming with similar institutions in this category.

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Not one, but two seminars in one package presented by Dr. Curt Bonk,  “one of the top 10 U.S. e-learning gurus”. Learn the latest state-of-the-art in online teaching today – and what it will look like tomorrow – purchase this seminar package.

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Electronic portfolios represent a potentially powerful new tool for faculty review. There are many good reasons to embrace this new technology. Fast-forward through a steep learning curve; avoid common pitfalls; and learn to successfully navigate the evolving world of e-portfolio options. We save you time and effort by walking you through the essential groundwork necessary to choosing and developing the right electronic portfolio system for your institution.

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Distance Education Report newsletter brings subscribers the latest news and views about online learning... case studies, best practices, analysis from our experienced editors and key contributions from your peers nationwide. Twice monthly, it delivers valuable insight on creating, implementing and managing distance education programs.

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You need to act sooner than later, as the number of online students is exploding. Of all students in college, 29.3% take at least one online course.  Meeting the needs of this population is critical for growth and retention rates, but it won’t be easy. Tight budgets and economic pressures make adapting a new approach difficult. Two expert instructors discuss the relationship between technology, student affairs and distance learners. You’ll see best practice models as well.

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The stakes are incredibly high when it comes to hiring a new faculty member. We'll teach you the strategies of behavior-based interviewing (BBI).  This approach is based on the premise that past behavior is the best predictor for future performance. We provide your search committee with a step-by-step approach that promotes the best practices in hiring.

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When it comes to faculty engagement, you face a “double whammy” with online adjuncts. They’re online, which means they’re not necessarily tied physically to the campus. And they’re adjuncts operating outside many of the institutional processes and policies that define your relationship with full-time faculty. We provide you with best practices and a solid strategic framework for dealing with online adjuncts.

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Faculty are notoriously loath to participate in departmental strategic planning and your results can be elusive, at best. When strategic planning is done wrong, objections carry some weight. When it’s done right, they disappear – because good strategic planning is empowering, responsive and results-focused. We show you that when strategic planning is done right, the objections disappear – because good strategic planning is empowering, responsive and results-focused.

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The eQuality Model is a highly adaptable program designed to continuously improve the quality and integrity of online and distance education learning. You can learn how to adapt this model and develop your own comprehensive quality program in Ensuring Online Program Quality with the eQuality Model: A Magna Publications White Paper.

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Concerns about the quality of distance learning have been a hot topic lately. From media headlines to the legislative challenges of the Higher Education Opportunity Act, questions about quality are being asked over and over again. Now it’s time to provide some answers and improve your program in the process. We introduce you to a proven system for measuring and delivering quality in distance learning.

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A growing emphasis on accountability in higher education is spurring regional accrediting bodies to insist on high standards in assessment of student learning. Our presenters share their expertise in higher education assessment and help you build a campus-wide student learning outcomes assessment program.

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Faculty typically have strong (and negative) opinions about assessments. There’s a general feeling that assessments are burdensome, complicated, time-consuming and of questionable value. Nevertheless, what is unquestionable is that assessments need to be done – for reasons ranging from accreditation to departmental funding. We show you ways to engage faculty in the process, change attitudes and make assessments a more welcome part of academic life.

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In the online seminar, Five Ways to Use Assessment Data to Boost Donations, you will learn strategies to boost donations, grow your donor pool, and increase overall contributions to your college or university by using assessment data that you probably already collect.

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Teaching at the 2.0 level can transform and reinvigorate your classes while unleashing student and faculty potential. We help you find the most powerful complimentary online applications and explain how to put them to work in your classes.

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Institutional effectiveness has become increasingly necessary as the demand for services has expanded and the pool of available resources has contracted. We show you how to turn your institutional goals into measurable outcomes and share a proven 4-step process, which you can easily use to begin assessing your institutional effectiveness.

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From digital controls for heating and ventilation to vehicle fleets consisting of hybrids and electric vehicles, green initiatives of all kinds are currently being evaluated or adopted by community colleges across the country. However, while these and other sustainability measures are gaining momentum, the prospect of implementing green initiatives in general is one that raises important questions for decision makers. We provide you with strategies, insights and tips for successfully introducing sustainability initiatives to your campus.

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In the arena of online education, small schools can compete effectively with far larger ones. We provide you with proven steps for launching new online education programs, including how to gain faculty support, identify lead administrators, develop solid instructional designs, and provide technological help during the transition to the new delivery system.

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The prevailing attitude seems to be “win at all costs.” Get yourself into a good school, into a good grad school, into a good job. No matter how you have to do it. As an educator, you’re entitled to feel somewhat depressed about that. You can throw up your hands and throw in the towel. On the other hand, you can stick to your guns, defend academic integrity, and learn new and better ways to champion it.

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How is Support supposed to provide support, when no one’s supporting Support? To put it another way … How is your faculty online support team supposed to do its job, when they don’t get the budget needed to function properly? That’s a dilemma being faced on many college campuses. As online programs take off, both in popularity and in scope, support budgets frequently lag far behind. Learn what's being done in some highly successful programs with this seminar as you get practical, use-it-now information to maintain a stellar support program on a less-than-lavish budget.

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From financial background checks to psychological testing to social media searches, receive expert guidance on creating a hiring process that conforms to legal standards and instills confidence. We give you relevant legal considerations and how they impact screening procedures, the interview process and decision-making. You’ll learn about relevant case studies, institutional policies and legal standards.

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Online instruction certainly brings new diversity to faculty, but that doesn’t have to compromise educational quality. Colleges and universities can take some clear steps to ensure that they fully integrate online instructors into the campus educational community so that expectations and standards are clearly understood and maintained. Learn about the best practices for hiring, integrating, and evaluating online faculty in this seminar.

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More and more, social media are making their presence felt on campus – not just outside the classroom but inside it, as well. Social media, while rich in pedagogical opportunity, are also fraught with risks that no institution, faculty member or administrator can afford to ignore. How can you take advantage of these enlivening, empowering social channels … while avoiding the liability that comes from their misuse?

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There are relatively simple and accessible ways to establish criteria that will enable you to analyze and interpret assessment data. We present relatively simple and accessible ways to establish criteria that will enable you to analyze and interpret assessment data. It's the information you need to decode your assessment data and unlock its potential to improve student learning on your campus.

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The HEOA is going to wreak havoc in online learning, particularly in the areas of academic integrity and student authentication. We explain in straightforward, hype-free terms what it is that the HEOA really means to you.

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Ineffective faculty development programs are a big waste of time and money. We'll show you how to create a feasible plan for measuring the success of your faculty development efforts. Our presenter also shares best practices that can be used to judge your existing programs and help you plan for needed improvements.

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In today’s online classroom, orientation is a tricky proposition. It takes careful planning to seamlessly integrate a new instructor and maintain a high-quality learning experience for students. Discover valuable orientation strategies from a veteran of distant-learning programs. We share tools and techniques you can use to ease your instructors' transition.

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If you’re like most faculty members, the very idea of a faculty meeting fills you with dread. In this seminar we share strategies that will make an immediate impact on your faculty meetings. Your meetings will be more productive, more cordial and more efficient.

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Unproductive meetings can be painful to endure, and a costly waste of time. With better preparation and the implementation of a few key principles, leaders can avoid the most common problems and dramatically improve higher education gatherings. You will discover the most effective strategies for preparing for and conducting effective meetings that involve faculty members. This 47-page Magna White Paper outlines the strategies needed to take full control of meeting management.

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Today financial sustainability is a team effort, and only the schools who understand the new paradigm will succeed. We help you learn how to measure the financial sustainability of classes, programs and schools, and then use that information to reallocate resources and improve your decision making.

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You can learn how transform attitudes on your campus in the 90-minute Keys to a Culture of Assessment: Value and Respect. Presenter Linda Suskie updates a popular seminar to show attendees how to convert skeptics and opponents. This seminar reveals that progress doesn’t require more complex assessment strategies; in fact, simplifying assessment can often lead to better results.

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Faculty members are expected to know and adhere to a host of new legal mandates. Two higher education attorneys cover important legal essentials for today's faculty. We provide the necessary tools and information to understand the legal concerns that most commonly impact academia and how to prevent the litigation that can arise from them. Designed for everyone who can be held accountable for knowing and implementing legal mandates.

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Bringing students into an academic environment and keeping them engaged can be a key factor in how well they perform; how well they perform makes a big difference in whether they continue to be a part of your institution's enrollment. One way to help both of those scenarios is through active learning communities, where students learn together and from one another. Get your campus excited about incorporating learning communities, or learn how to make your existing program even better.

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When you offer distance education programming, you can open yourself and your institution to potential legal nightmares ranging from copyright infringement ($150,000 per violation) and intellectual property issues to harassment and defamation claims. There are tort and disability regulations to consider, along with related liability issues.  We provide practical advice to online college administrators and campus legal affairs professionals on how to limit exposure to litigation through online programming.

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There are issues of academic freedom and the First Amendment in the classroom. There are the challenges of managing faculty employees and disciplining and terminating faculty when necessary. There is the ongoing problem of sexual harassment in academia. For new administrators, proper training is the key to managing legal risks without losing the confidence to perform effectively. We provide an overview of the essential knowledge required to function appropriately in the current higher education legal climate

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Research on academic honesty has shown something fascinating: apparently, students find it harder to break a promise than to break a rule. We explain why honor codes are gaining renewed attention and who you how you can make them work on your campus.

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When faculty make the move to online teaching, they discover that some of their old nemeses follow … difficult students, in all their manifestations. You can’t ignore them, any more than you can in a traditional classroom. We show you how careful preparation, effective communication and appropriate intervention can help minimize the impact of difficult students on your classroom.

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The use of adjuncts is on the rise and will continue to grow as colleges deal with economic challenges by hiring fewer full-time, tenure-track professors. We outline a system for successfully supporting a large pool of adjuncts, including evaluation, development and assignment.

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Colleges and universities face special challenges in addressing conduct that may include harassment, intimidation, discrimination, bullying, retaliation, abuse of policies, or even threats and physical violence, in part because of their unique conditions of employment – including faculty tenure and staff unionization. In this seminar you learn sound approaches to help you meet those challenges from two leading practitioners of higher-ed law in this seminar.

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Your assessments can be a lot more than a nuisance or necessary evil. When all your constituents see and understand that you actually use your assessments to make decisions, set goals, and improve learning, then your constituents might not be so dismissive. We help you review your assessment efforts to identify what has worked, what hasn’t, and what you can do to get better results next time.

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Conflict resolution is never an easy process, but it can be more successful (and less stressful) when sound methods are applied. Strategies and tactics that are particularly valuable for academic leaders are be covered in this seminar. Two respected voices in organizational development share how to take a rational, disciplined approach to consensus-building.

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Some are reluctant to embrace new tools, software and technology. Others fear they’ll be buried under a mountain of administrative responsibilities. Still others feel they’ll lose their connectedness to students, or be forced to change well-honed pedagogical methods. And for some, it’s “all of the above.” We provide a veteran of almost 30 years in the field of distance education to learn from.

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One especially significant development in recent years has been the emergence of specific teaching competencies. The potential list of competencies gathered from literature reviews, experience and expert interviews now number over 100, and these are helping to improve understanding of what is necessary to realize success in online teaching. We give you a better grasp of the competencies necessary for helping to elevate the quality of online instruction at your institution.

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While there’s a common misperception that some people are born wheeler-dealers and others are not, there is a large research literature that shows that good negotiation skills are both teachable and learnable:  negotiation is an acquired skill, not an inherent trait. In this seminar we provide tips for approaching common situations, discuss when to negotiate and outline a three-part way to analyze and prepare for negotiations that can be put to immediate use.

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Distance educators' reading loads balloon, demand for research accelerates, and the pressure to publish is intensifying. If you’re a distance education leader on your campus, you know these pressures well and you’re undoubtedly ready for this seminar that tackles them head-on. This seminar is designed to address the unprecedented demands being placed on distance educators.

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To keep pace with changing times, higher education institutions must continue to focus on recruiting and retaining a more diverse and culturally competent faculty. Faculty members possessing multicultural competence are best able to teach, advise, and mentor school populations with increased racial diversity.  We deliver clear-cut strategies you can use to increase the racial diversity of final applicant pools as you approach the crucial task of hiring new faculty members.

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The future of college teaching is taking shape in classrooms today. Classroom planners are finding innovative ways to incorporate the latest technologies when building new spaces for learning. Meanwhile, curriculum designers are learning how to integrate course objectives with updated classroom designs. We offer a passionate and engaging look at the latest, most effective innovations in college and university learning space design in this information rich seminar.

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Given the success of First-Year Experience programs in retaining traditional students, it’s reasonable to assume they could have the same impact on distance learners. The question is: How do you do it? How do you create a meaningful online education program? This seminar will provide you with program best practices and insights to help you increase nontraditional student engagement.

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By understanding the concepts of authority, duty to care, negligence, and torts—and by using legal common sense—you can help organizations run an exciting calendar of events without exposing yourself or your school to liability. This white paper concludes with a summary review sheet of relevant risk management concepts, for easy reference. It also includes a case study with processing questions, along with a sample pre-event planning form.

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If your faculty contracts and negotiated agreements do not include language covering distance education expectations, here is your opportunity to correct this oversight. To provide clarity for all parties, institutions need to incorporate distance education-specific terms in their collective bargaining agreements and institutional policies. Our experienced educator and attorney shows you how to review existing contracts and policies against a detailed checklist and make recommended improvements.

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When it comes to instruction, just “winging it” isn’t any more acceptable in an online classroom than it is in a traditional one. Yet, in the absence of any guidelines or best practices, that’s precisely what many instructors do. Carefully developed guidelines revealed in this seminar can strengthen your instructors’ classroom performance, increase student satisfaction, and enhance your program’s reputation. You will also learn 12 key areas in which you should be establishing concrete, measurable guidelines for instructors.

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Whether you’re dealing with bullies, poor performers, or general troublemakers, problem faculty members can erode teamwork and collegiality while fostering a general atmosphere of incivility on campus. Without intervention, problem faculty members flourish. We teach you how to rein in their unacceptable behaviors.

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New regulations will have a significant impact on institutions delivering online programming and distance education outside their home states. Learn what your institution needs to do to be in compliance.

Attend State Authorization: Strategies for Online Providers led by Bruce N. Chaloux, Ph.D., for credible, comprehensive, and up-to-the-minute information.

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The 75-minute audio seminar details the tools and strategies for providing exceptional service to online and distance students. The Florida State College District Welcome Center covers everything from the initial contact, admissions, and financial aid to advising, enrollment and registration, and all other necessary assistance via a single employee in a single interaction with minimal transfer to other parties. By embracing and employing innovative technologies, the Welcome Center effectively supports the unique needs of its diverse learners and enables them to meet their educational goals.

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Many colleges and universities devote hours, weeks, and months to the participative planning process involved in drafting a strategic plan. The process tends to fall apart at the most important stage: the implementation phase. Strategic planning is only as good as its implementation. We share key findings on how to move a strategic plan from the drawing board to reality, based on important research.

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Assessment results can guide goal setting and inform planning and budgeting decisions. They can lead to improved student learning and institutional effectiveness. They can tell a compelling story about your successes and continuous improvement efforts. But these things can happen only if results are shared with those who can help make a difference. We'll help you put your assessment results to work.

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Customized course content can actually reduce faculty workload, while creating a rich experience and better outcomes for students. A nationally known author and consultant presents a model for personalizing online coursework without overtaxing faculty. We provide a road map to online course development that meets the needs of students and faculty and also addresses the increasing demand for accountability and improved learning outcomes.

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Take a look at the technology trends that are shaping education today and that will define it tomorrow in this forward-looking presentation. We will help you understand, anticipate and take part in the seismic shift now underway in online education. If you have read about Thomas Friedman’s flat world and want to know how it applies to education, you will want to purchase this seminar on CD and hear about the open world.

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When it comes to academic cheating, we’ve come a long way from the days of writing on one’s palm. Technology makes it possible for students – distance-ed students in particular – to cheat in myriad new ways. Look at the ways students are cheating online and learn about the preventive strategies you can use to help detect and/or prevent cheating. We look at preventive strategies you can use to help detect and/or prevent cheating

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Academicians who enter administration often lack the full training necessary to navigate their challenging work environment. Those who excel actively seek out opportunities to enhance the specific skills they need to succeed. We bring you an effective approach to making important decisions. We begin by introducing the conventional steps to decision-making, then adds three directives that will forever change the way you approach decisions:

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Hiring online faculty can be tricky business. You need to find people with solid, traditional pedagogical skills – combined with a unique, online-specific skill set.

Learn what characteristics to be on the lookout for, how to conduct an effective interview, and how to create job ads that attract qualified individuals.

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Recent court cases have raised the very real possibility that college administrators will be liable for actions they take on behalf of their institutions. Discrimination and harassment complaints – and in particular, complaints under Section 1983 – are no longer being filed only against institutions, but against the individuals who work there. There is an acute and urgent need for institutions and individuals to get the facts, and take steps to protect themselves. We help you can gain critical insight into the issues.

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Qualified people are always in short supply, but the rapid growth of online programs seems to have exacerbated the problem. What’s more, retention is also a significant issue: online adjuncts, who aren’t necessarily located on campus (or even in the same country), often feel a lack of support, connection and loyalty. We'll show you how to create programs that help your adjuncts feel a greater connection to your institution and your online program.

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As more schools, faculty and students commit themselves to internet-based learning, it really is important to determine, codify and implement best practices. It’s the best way to ensure that online programs consistently support a school’s commitment to quality, a faculty’s desire to teach effectively, and students’ need for the best possible learning environment. Learn more about the benefits of using and applying online programs on your campus.

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The first handout on the very first day of every class is the syllabus. It sets the ground rules for the course, establishes expectations, and defines the learning model. Where the syllabus leads, the course will follow. So it makes sense that to align faculty with your learning-centered strategy, a good place to begin is with their syllabi. We show you how to assess the characteristics of existing faculty syllabi, and use your findings to set policy and direction toward more learning-centered documents and courses.

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Colleges and universities can build better student connections and address more varied learning styles is by taking advantage of Web 2.0 learning tools. Today many institutions are exploring technologies ranging from photo-sharing sites to blogs to wikis to help them strengthen retention and increase the quality of students’ learning experiences. We'll show you how to develop content using online tools that address multiple learning styles and engage students more effectively.

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Educational simulations, serious games, and virtual worlds are among the most innovative formats now available to higher education innovators. Inherently fascinating, these online platforms can bring realistic and engaging learning opportunities to online courses. An award winning author and designer give you the foundational knowledge you need before selecting or implementing these online platforms in distance education programming at your school.

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Distance education is one of the best ways to create an additional income stream for your college or university. Unfortunately, it can also be a way to drain your school’s coffers if you inadvertently open your school to a costly legal action. Knowledge is your best defense. In this White Paper discover the proactive steps you need to take now to prevent expensive and embarrassing litigation from striking your online offerings later.

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In the White Paper What Faculty Must Know About Campus Security, you will learn methods for fostering essential safety-enhancing relationships between professors and students.

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Creating a solid annual campaign is the subject of a brand-new online seminar packed with information and advice. Led by noted consultant (and former community college development Vice President), we show you how to respond to the growing call for private fund-raising with a successful and repeatable annual campaign.

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