Professional Development

Professional Development Series

Scheduled and Upcoming Professional Development Series Events

Foundations of Student Affairs
Dr. Amelia Parnell, Vice President for Research and Policy, Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education (NASPA)
Learn about the foundational theory and objectives that ground the work of Student Affairs and where we are headed as a profession.
April 19, 2021; 1:00pm - 2:30pm

You can watch the full session below. Click on the video title to watch on YouTube and see full screen. To download the slides from the presentation (pdf) document, please click here: Presentation Slides (pdf file)

Navigate
Joetta Browning, Academic Success Coordinator, Learning PLUS
Learn about Navigate and how best to utilize the platform to support students through predictive analytics, streamlined support strategies, and academic success indicators.(Registration Limited to Student Affairs Staff)
May 3, 2021; 1:00pm - 2:00pm (Introductory/Beginner)
May 5, 2021; 1:00pm - 2:00pm (Intermediate)

You can view the Introductory/Beginner Session below. To view the video on YouTube or full screen, please click the video title.

Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment
Melissa Gorbandt, Director of Admissions, Office of Admissions
Learn about the role played by staff and faculty in supporting Undergraduate Admissions and Recruiting at NKU. Understand the admissions cycle, outreach strategies, and methods of engagement.
May 17, 2021; 1:00pm - 2:00pm

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Principles of Assessment
Dr. Jihye Kwon, Analyst for Co-Curricular Assessment & Research
Dr. Shawn Rainey, Executive Director
Office of Institutional Research
Learn about different approaches to assessment, including how to determine an assessment need, how to identify data gaps, and appropriate methods to gather data for analysis.
June 2, 2021; 1:00pm - 2:30pm

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Registration and Student Schedules
Presented by NKU Advising Leads
Learn basics about the course registration process, reading and interpreting student course schedules, and how to best refer a student for academic advising support.
June 14, 2021; 1:00pm - 2:30pm

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Financial Aid and Student Accounts
Leah Stewart, Assistant Vice President, Enrollment and Degree Management
Ashley Jackson, Student Account Services
Learn about how student financial aid is awarded, some basic requirements and policies surrounding financial aid and student accounts, and how to help students navigate the account and payment portals.
June 28, 2021; 1:00pm - 2:30pm

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Social Media Success and Data Analytics
Lizzie Kibler, Specialist, Digital and Social Media, Marketing & Communications
Learn about techniques and strategies to optimize social media feeds for your department, how to create engaging content, how to best reach your intended audience, and how to measure your outreach and connections in multiple social media channels.
July 26, 2021; 1:00pm - 2:30pm

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Web Development and Website Updates
Panel Discussion:
    Stacey Stith, Director of Web and Digital Strategy, Marketing & Communications
    Chris Rankin, Training Developer, Information Technology
Learn web strategies for successful utilization of Adobe Experience Manager to edit information on your NKU website(s), how to navigate the new design, and tips and tricks to provide an exceptional web experience.
July 12, 2021; 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Rescheduled for August 9, 2021; 1:00pm - 2:30pm

You can view the full session below. Click on the video title to watch on YouTube and see full screen.