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Digital Universities US 2023 (In-Person Only) | May 1-3, 2023 | Chicago, IL

Digital Universities US will bring together higher education, industry and policy leaders working at the intersection of academic innovation and technology for three days of new ideas, opportunities and perspectives as we navigate the next phase of digital transformation. The event will present the latest challenges and opportunities of building agile, digital-first higher education along with cutting-edge start-ups and ideas that will reshape the future of learning as we know it. Join us for keynote talks, interactive panel discussions, live demonstrations, intimate discussions, practical workshops, unparalleled networking and much more.

HashtagHigherEd US 2023 (In-Person Only) | June 1-2, 2023 | The George Washington University, Washington, DC

HashtagHigherEd US is a dedicated forum for higher education marketing and communications professionals to come together and share best practices in communication, marketing and branding strategies in a crowded and dynamic landscape.

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Upcoming Webcasts

2023 Survey of College and University Chief Academic Officers | Wednesday, April 12 at 2 PM ET

Join Inside Higher Ed Editors Scott Jaschik and Doug Lederman as they walk through the high-level key findings of the 2023 Survey of College and University Chief Academic Officers, to gain insight into how these institutional leaders think and feel about topics such as the impact of inflation on their institution’s budgets, the academic health of their institution, the quality of their institution’s student and faculty supports, their overall attitude toward general education requirements, liberal arts education and open educational resources, and much more.

Past Webcasts

	Student Perspectives on Their Academic Lives \| Available On-Demand Join Colleen Flaherty, Melissa Ezarik and Doug Lederman, all members of Inside Higher Ed’s Student Success editorial team, as they discuss the Top 10 findings from IHE and College Pulse’s recent Student Voice survey on academic life. Survey data reveal significant gaps in the academic advising students are receiving, and hint at systemic issues facing advising as a field -- as well as possible solutions.	View
	If the Time Comes: Closing a College Wisely \| Available On-Demand In this webcast, two presidents, a board chair and a lawyer -- all with direct experience in college closures -- will share their insights in a brief presentation and a moderated panel discussion led by Inside Higher Ed Editor Doug Lederman on how to plan thoughtfully for institutional closure. Please note that registration information will not be shared with the sponsor (or any other party) and will only be used by Inside Higher Ed to host the webcast. During the webcast, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions on an anonymous basis.	View
	Paths to Institutional Prosperity at a Time of Constrained Resources \| Available On-Demand This webcast, featuring Inside Higher Ed Editors Doug Lederman and Scott Jaschik, will explore the various forms of partnerships and cross-institutional collaborations that some colleges and universities are embracing to strengthen their short-, mid- and long-term sustainability.	View
	Insider Exclusive Coffee Break Webcast \| Case Study in Academic Freedom: Hamline University \| Available On-Demand for Insiders Only Issues about religion and academic freedom remain a tough balancing act for higher education. In this special Insider Coffee Break webcast, attendees will learn about why and how one university has been engrossed in an academic freedom debate this past year over the actions of an adjunct art history instructor who briefly exhibited a screen image of Muhammad, the founder and prophet of the Muslim faith. Hear Inside Higher Ed Editors Scott Jaschik and Doug Lederman's take on this modern case study about academic freedom on college campuses.	View
	Adaptation Across the Higher Ed Landscape \| Available On-Demand Join us for a free webcast featuring Inside Higher Ed Editor Doug Lederman as he walks through the special report, "Adaptation Across the Higher Ed Landscape," exploring how different types of institutions -- regional open-access public universities, community colleges and small independent colleges -- are responding to a wide array of challenges and pressures (e.g. flattening/declining enrollments, employee turnover and escalating doubts about the ROI of going to college, to name a few). The webcast will take a look at several case studies with examples of strategies embraced by each type of college.	View
	Insider Exclusive Webcast \| Looking Ahead to 2023 \| Available On-Demand for Insiders Only Attend this special Insider webcast to get an in-depth roundup of the pressing issues likely to define higher education in 2023. Hear Inside Higher Ed Editors Scott Jaschik and Doug Lederman’s take on the matters that higher ed leaders must once again prioritize and those they may have never imagined planning for but must do so now. This webcast will cover topics such as the potential impact of the Supreme Court’s decisions on higher ed admissions, the ways that inflation and a global recession will shape institutional operations, the results of the mid-term elections and what comes next and much more.	View
	Securing Talent for Tomorrow: Can Higher Ed Still Attract the Best and Brightest? \| Available On-Demand In an age when the challenges in hiring new employees have only been growing, what can colleges and universities do to attract younger and underrepresented people to work in higher education? Inside Higher Ed will host a special webcast featuring three higher education experts who will discuss the current state of obtaining and retaining campus talent, the hidden drivers behind major employment trends and the innovative ways that hiring managers and HR teams can improve both their ability to build an institution’s most effective and dedicated workforce for the future.	View
	Meeting the Needs of Today’s Learners \| Available On-Demand Tune into a free webcast hosted by Inside Higher Ed Editors Scott Jaschik and Doug Lederman, as they take a closer look at the news articles and opinion pieces from the recently-released compilation, “Meeting the Needs of Today’s Learners,” which explores the many types of learners seeking a post-high school education today and how institutions are striving to meet their needs. The strategies discussed in the webcast will be even more important for institutions to consider in the years ahead, as demographic changes will further reduce the number of traditional-age students in the U.S.	View
	Modernizing Enrollment Management \| Available On-Demand Tune in to hear Inside Higher Ed Editors Scott Jaschik and Doug Lederman discuss initiatives by higher ed institutions to attract and retain students in a changed enrollment landscape, with varying degrees of success. They will take a closer look at these institutional efforts during the webcast, including how campuses are working to attract students by getting them to think beyond their test scores; expanding beyond their original campuses; and exploring direct admissions, where students provide a portfolio as opposed to applying to the college.	View
	What Students Need to Feel Supported in 7 Key Areas \| Available On-Demand Tune in to hear special report author Melissa Ezarik and Inside Higher Ed Editor Doug Lederman discuss the recently-released special report, "Collecting Student Perspectives to Drive Supports," which features key findings from our 2022 Student Voice surveys. Gain insights into what college undergraduates need and want from their institutions.	View

Upcoming Webcasts

	Case Studies in Effective Business Model Transformation \| Thursday, April 20 at 2 PM ET Join us on April 20, at 2:00 pm ET for case studies from two of Core’s partners: Greensboro College (NC) and Siena Heights University (MI). Both institutions have leveraged Core’s operating platform to transform their future trajectories toward prosperity. Learn first-hand from campus leaders about how the Core model works in practice and hear about early successes in revenue diversification, technology modernization and data-informed decisions, capital strategies and an overall change in paradigm for success.	Register
	State of Continuing Education 2023: A “One College” Mentality to Better Serve Learners \| Tuesday, April 25 at 2 PM ET In the midst of disruption, Continuing Education divisions are able to help drive institutional transformation. Their ability to adapt and shift quickly is an admirable model that can be applied across the institution. Join leaders from Syracuse University, Miami Dade College and the University of Regina to reflect on the results of this year’s State of Continuing Education survey to learn about the major trends in collaboration and integration of CE units that are reshaping higher education.	Register
	Creating a Culture of Student Success: Insights from Howard University \| Thursday, April 6 at 2 PM ET Join this webcast for an in-depth discussion with Howard University’s Provost, Dr. Anthony K. Wutoh, and Kaplan’s Kim Canning and Petros Minasi on creating a sustainable culture of student success featuring one of our nation’s leading HBCUs. Hear how Howard is building on its legacy of top alumni and instituting new initiatives to continue to propel the university forward.	Register

Past Webcasts

	Academic Portfolio Design to Drive Market Alignment & Impact \| Available On-Demand The bedrock of any higher education institution is its portfolio of academic offerings. Hear from Dr. Lance Tatum, Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Chief Academic Officer at Troy University, and Dr. Christine Siegel, Provost at Fairfield University, as they share key aspects of the approaches they took in designing their institutions' academic portfolios and how the effort has positioned their institutions for the future.	View
	Transforming Institutional Effectiveness: A Unified, Data-Driven Approach to Align Investments and Strategic Planning \| Available On-Demand As institutions look to chart a sustainable path forward, they will need to consider a comprehensive shift in their approach to institutional effectiveness and continuous improvement. Join us for a fireside chat featuring forward-thinking leaders from Ball State University, Frostburg State University and University of Toledo, to learn how they have embraced a more unified approach to decision-making that integrates data insights institution-wide for greater transparency in aligning investments with student learning outcomes.	View
	Building a Diverse Class Without Affirmative Action \| Available On-Demand The likely decision by the Supreme Court to end the use of affirmative action and race-conscious admissions will be a major roadblock as we attempt to build diverse incoming classes. In this webinar, we break down how the end of affirmative action is likely to affect Black and Latinx student recruitment and share strategies for maximizing the diversity of your class in a post-affirmative action world.	View
	Efficiency Gains in the Registrar's Office: Opportunities & Outcomes \| Available On-Demand Join Dr. Nichole Mancone Fisher, University Registrar at Texas Christian University, and Justin Wenig, CEO of Coursedog, as they share their experiences working with teams in the registrar’s office to drive efficiency. Nichole will share her broad experience from working at almost a dozen colleges and universities, including how she thinks about ensuring her team can focus on strategic tasks.	View
	IT Leadership Panel: Exploring 5 Key Trends in Higher Education \| Available On-Demand The world of higher education is rapidly evolving with new macro trends emerging along three primary areas of institutional shifts in higher education: workforce, culture, and technology. To stay competitive, IT leaders need the right approach and technologies to support flexible learning models and the growing demand for remote/hybrid work. Join this webinar to learn from forward-thinking IT leaders as we take a closer look at five key emerging trends. You’ll come away with practical insights, valuable perspectives and strategies to consider.	View
	Monroe Community College of SUNY Streamlines Migration to Brightspace and Archives Its Historical Student Data \| Available On-Demand If your institution is planning a large and complex Learning Management System (LMS) migration and you’re looking for proven strategies, approaches and tips, then tune into this free webinar to hear from Monroe Community College-SUNY (MCC) representatives on how you too can execute a successful LMS migration and archiving initiative.	View
	Creating an Unparalleled Student Experience: Hampton’s Innovative Approach \| Available On-Demand If you’re looking for creative ways to stand out in today’s challenging higher education environment, join us for this sure-to-be informative webcast to hear how Hampton University, one of the country’s top HBCUs, is embracing inspired approaches to support their students to graduation and beyond.	View
	New Markets to Boost Enrollment \| Available On-Demand Today’s enrollment challenges in higher education require innovation and fresh approaches to reach more students. For many colleges and universities this means new programs, new geographies, new student types and new modalities. Join this free webinar to learn from peers and experts exploring new markets for enrollment impact.	View
	Student Perspectives: Online Learning Today & in the Future \| Available On-Demand Online and hybrid learning continue to be one of the most significant areas of growth in higher education, propelled by the pandemic and students’ desire for flexibility. As this digital learning transformation unfolds, student preferences and expectations are evolving, making this a necessary time to revisit teaching and learning strategies through a fresh lens. Join a panel of students as they weigh in on their experiences as consumers of technology on campus and what they believe the next generation of online and hybrid learning should look like.	View
	Innovation in Student Equity: Cleveland State’s Approach to Leveling the Playing Field \| Available On-Demand The cost of test prep and credentials can pose a significant barrier to those pursuing graduate degrees or professional certifications -- a barrier that especially impacts students from historically excluded groups. Join Cleveland State University’s (CSU) Brittany Wampler and Kaplan’s Kim Canning for an in-depth look at how and why CSU embraced a new initiative for enhancing student access, including a walk-through of this initiative’s inception, planning, implementation and student outcomes thus far.	View