Professional development is a huge factor in retention, but getting faculty and staff to engage with professional learning can be tough. Creating professional development learning communities (PLCs) within higher education institutions can lead to increased employee engagement, improved retention, enhanced collaboration, and personalized learning. Below, check out a few strategies to help your institution create…
Georgia plans to put Willie James Pye to death on March 20, in the state’s first execution since January 2020. The state wants to hide as much of that event as possible and, in so doing, to push the limits of execution secrecy in this country. Its plan is a bold departure from the history…
Strong donor relationships help your nonprofit build robust supporter networks, make donors happy to support your mission, and foster lasting support. Whether you’re setting up a gratitude system or meeting with donors one-on-one, it’s essential to make these connections and show your appreciation for their contributions. One frequently missed step in this process is optimizing the donor…
The Versa Lite system uses ClearOne’s BMA CT beamforming microphones, technology that integrates easily into typical drop-ceiling tiles. The microphones optimize audio pickup by switching automatically between directional sound beams as the person who is talking moves around the room. It works in conjunction with auto-tracking cameras, and the entire system connects through a USB hub to…
UPDATED (Feb. 29, 2024): VICTORY! After FIRE and our supporters wrote to the town about the unconstitutional provisions in the proposed Town Green policy, Suffield’s Board of Selectmen informed FIRE that it will not move forward with the policy. The decision is a great outcome for any would-be pamphleteers — or anyone else who wants…
For any lawyer defending a client in a lawsuit, they require the ability to utilize a powerful tool in their arsenal–the motion to dismiss. By seeking to dismiss a case early in the litigation, you can potentially prevail without the trouble of full-blown discovery and a trial. To effectively utilize this litigation tool, you must…
Consider the following scenario: You’re listening to your regularly scheduled radio show when it’s interrupted for the station’s annual pledge drive. You hear the on-air host making an appeal—“Fundraising is an essential part of what we do at Public Broadcasting Station, and it’s the most efficient way to source funds needed to supply our listeners…
Raleigh is ending its red-light camera program after two decades of operation. The News and Observer has the story here. Red-light camera programs across North Carolina have steadily folded following court rulings that their funding model (in which the camera vendor is paid more than 10 percent of the net proceeds of fines) runs afoul…
Are you looking to increase donor retention and create a steady revenue stream and sustainable growth for your organization? One of the best ways to bring in dependable income for your nonprofit is through recurring donations. Recurring giving is when a donor elects to make a regular, ongoing donation to your organization instead of a one-time…
Welcome to our insightful guide, ‘Empowering Student Success: Enhancing Student Information and Academic Advising.’ As key stakeholders in higher education, you understand the pivotal role that comprehensive student data management and strategic academic advising play in unlocking student success. Tailored for higher education academic advisors, faculty innovators, and visionary deans, this blog serves as your…