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HigherEdHero.com - Serving administrators, faculty and staff of the nation's colleges and universities

Higher Ed Hero is the leader in professional development for higher education administrators from across the United States. Our customers use us for authoritative and practical guidance - and save time getting it.

Our mission is simple, provide our customers, the higher education community, the information they need on topics of key interest and deliver actionable take-aways they can apply right away.

Higher Ed Hero serves the professional education needs in all areas of academic administration whether you are a community college, liberal arts school or doctoral granting university.

Upcoming Higher Education Conferences

Online Courses: Keys to Guaranteeing Successful Learning Outcomes
Monday, January 5, 2009, 1 pm (ET)

Podcasting on Campus: Why, How, & What You Need to Know to Do it Better
Tuesday, January 6, 2009, 1 pm (ET)

New Trends in Campus Dining – What Is and Isn’t Generating Revenue
Thursday, January 8, 2009, 1 pm (ET)

Developing Institutional Naming Policies- Guidelines for Success
Thursday, January 8, 2009, 1 pm (ET)

Increase Marketing Efforts at your University without Breaking Bank
Tuesday, January 13, 2009, 1 pm (ET)

University Sports Scandals & Disasters: Keys to Minimize Liability
Wednesday, January 14, 2009, 1 pm (ET)

New Form 990: Is Your College In Compliance?
Wednesday, January 21, 2009, 1 pm (ET)


 

Presented Higher Education Conferences



Enrollment Management

We are the leader in professional development and training for all those tasked with enrollment management on their campuses.

Recruiting Transfer Students: Solutions to Admissions Biggest Challenges
Presented June 4, 2008

Secrets to Increase Retention Rates at Your University
Presented May 6, 2008

Recruiting Parents: What Every Parent Wants in a College for their Child
Presented March 5, 2008

Recruit and Retain More Multicultural Students at Your University
Presented August 28, 2007

Recruit the Best Students: Partnering with High School Counselors
Presented July 25, 2007

Why Students Leave Your College and What you Can Do About it Today
Presented June 19, 2007

Recruiting Hispanic Students for Your Institution - Keys for Success
Presented January 25, 2007



Campus Communications

The one stop shop for university communications professional development needs.

Town-Gown Relations That Really Work: Keys To Successful Partnerships
Presented March 12, 2008

Effective Speechwriting For College & University Presidents
Presented February 5, 2008

Town-Gown Relations: Keys for Successful Partnerships
Presented January 30, 2007



Human Resources

Higher Ed Hero conferences feature HR practices from institutions across the country, core HR learning opportunitites and the HR regulatory information you need to know.

Why University Employees Jump Ship & How to Keep Them
Presented July 29, 2008

FMLA Leave Abuse: How to Stop it from Happening on Your Campus
Presented July 1, 2008

Record Retention for Universities: What to Save - What to Dump
Presented April 30, 2008

Immigration Law for Universities: Critical Issues You Need to Know Now
Presented April 2, 2008

Campus Wellness Programs: What's Working Today?
Presented November 27, 2007

Search and Employ: 10 Keys to Effective College Search Committees
Presented September 24, 2007

FLSA for Universities: Who is Exempt? How Do You Calculate It?
Presented August 16, 2007

Recruiting & Retaining Diverse Faculty: No-nonsense Tips for Your Campus
Presented July 10, 2007

Harassment Investigations on Campus: Protect Your Students & College
Presented May 3, 2007

Recruiting and Interviewing Online Adjunct Faculty - Keys to Success
Presented February 28, 2007



Residence Life

Our national conferences provide training and development for Residence Life Leaders and their staff.

Resolving Mental Health Crisis on Campus: What You Can Do
Presented August 8, 2007



Strategic Planning

Our strategic planning audio conferences cover the spectrum of planning functions at a postsecondary institution, including academic, campus or master facilities, budgeting and financial resources and infrastructure.

Sustainable Campus Energy: Keys to Saving Money and the Environment
Presented September 18, 2008

8 Secrets Of Writing Winning Grants
Presented September 4, 2008

Town-Gown Relations That Really Work: Keys To Successful Partnerships
Presented March 12, 2008

Preparing for a Flu Pandemic: How You Can Protect Your Campus
Presented January 8, 2008

Campus-Based Space Management Solutions for 2008
Presented January 4, 2008

Transportation Demand Management: Solve Campus Parking Problems
Presented October 24, 2007

Green Campus Initiative: Keys to Design a Green College Facility
Presented June 14, 2007

Town-Gown Relations: Keys for Successful Partnerships
Presented January 30, 2007

Solve Campus Parking Problems: Cost-Effective Solutions
Presented February 7, 2007



Leadership

Conferences designed for the leadership team at your University. These seminars meet the development needs of Presidents, Vice Presidents, Provosts, Chancellors and Deans.

Women Leaders in Higher Ed: Strategies to Advance Your Career
Presented September 23, 2008

Keys for an Effective University Disaster Plan: Will You Be Ready?
Presented March 14, 2007

Town-Gown Relations: Keys for Successful Partnerships
Presented January 30, 2007



Campus Admissions

Higher Ed Hero seminars dedicated to helping advance the work of college admissions counseling and enrollment professionals.

Customer Service Essentials: Steps to Increase Retention on Campus
Presented December 10, 2008

New FERPA Regs: Will Your Campus be Compliant in Time?
Presented November 11, 2008

Helicopter Parents Have Landed: Dealing with Difficult Conversations
Presented October 15, 2008

African American Students – Strategies for Recruitment & Retention
Presented October 7, 2008

Secrets to Recruiting & Retaining More Adult Learners to Your College
Presented August 5, 2008

Changes to FERPA: How New Regs Apply To Your Campus
Presented July 8, 2008

Recruiting Transfer Students: Solutions to Admissions Biggest Challenges
Presented June 4, 2008

Keys to FERPA Compliance in 2008
Presented April 2, 2008

Recruiting Parents: What Every Parent Wants in a College for their Child
Presented March 5, 2008

Hispanic Students – Critical Strategies for Recruitment and Retention
Presented February 6, 2008

Strategies to Personalize your Online Recruitment Efforts
Presented December 11, 2007

Recruit and Retain More Multicultural Students at Your University
Presented August 28, 2007

Recruit the Best Students: Partnering with High School Counselors
Presented July 25, 2007

New Ideas in Student Orientation Programs: What's Working Today?
Presented May 31, 2007

Recruiting Hispanic Students for Your Institution - Keys for Success
Presented January 25, 2007



Registrar

Audio conferences designed for higher education registration and records management professionals.

Keys to FERPA Compliance: Protect Your Students and Your University
Presented April 24, 2007



Alumni Relations

Our conferences designed to provide fast, actionable training for alumni relations professionals.

Keys To Engaging Young Alumni At Your College
Presented October 28, 2008

How To Build Donor Events On A Small Budget
Presented July 9, 2008

The Art & Science of Stewarding Donors: What Every College Needs To Do
Presented June 10, 2008

Securing Major Gifts Is Easier Than You Think: Get The Yes NOW
Presented April 8, 2008

Effective Speechwriting For College & University Presidents
Presented February 5, 2008

Strengthen Alumni Relationships through Innovative Campus Partnerships
Presented April 19, 2007

Major Gifts for Your College: Moving Donors to Higher Levels of Giving
Presented February 28, 2007



Corporate Relations

High impact, convenient seminars designed for those involved with campus communications.

Web Recruiting for Colleges: Wikipedia, Web 2.0 & Website Essentials
Presented September 4, 2008



Institutional Endowment

High impact, convenient seminars design for the endowment executive and their boards.

Increasing Endowment Funding in 2009: What? Working Now
Presented December 4, 2008

Securing Major Gifts Is Easier Than You Think: Get The Yes NOW
Presented April 8, 2008

Effective Speechwriting For College & University Presidents
Presented February 5, 2008

Gift Receipting for Your College: Keys to Ensure Accuracy & Compliance
Presented November 1, 2007

Major Gifts for Your College: Moving Donors to Higher Levels of Giving
Presented February 28, 2007



Education Legal Issues

Targeted, high quality audio conferences for college and university counsel, regulatory and compliance professionals.

Can Your College Survive The Student Loan Crisis? 9 Secrets To Compliance In Tough Times
Presented May 13, 2008

Applying Fair Use in Higher Education: Clearing Up the Confusion
Presented February 7, 2008

At Risk Students on Your Campus: Policy Update for 2008
Presented January 10, 2008

Plagiarism 101: Keys to Preventing Academic Misconduct
Presented November 28, 2007

Student Disciplinary Polices & Procedures that Protect Your College
Presented October 25, 2007

FLSA for Universities: Who is Exempt? How Do You Calculate It?
Presented August 16, 2007

ADA and Your University: Stay in Compliance & Ensure Student Success
Presented July 18, 2007

Harassment Investigations on Campus: Protect Your Students & College
Presented May 3, 2007



Campus Facilities

From parking issues to space management to managing capital projects our facilities audio conferences provide valuable training for the busy campus facilities manager.

Campus Library Renovation: Become the Information Center of Tomorrow
Presented November 14, 2008

When Campus Disaster Strikes: Keys to Crisis Preparation & Response
Presented October 16, 2008

Sustainable Campus Energy: Keys to Saving Money and the Environment
Presented September 18, 2008

Campus-Based Space Management Solutions for 2008
Presented January 4, 2008

Safety Planning for Campus Facilities: Protecting Your Students & Staff
Presented December 6, 2007

Green Campus Initiative: Keys to Design a Green College Facility
Presented June 14, 2007

Solve Campus Parking Problems: Cost-Effective Solutions
Presented February 7, 2007



Information Technology

Higher Ed Hero seminars devoted solely to the training of college and university information technology executives and staff.

Cyberinfrastructure: Strategic Planning to Meet the Challenge Head on
Presented December 3, 2008

Next Gen Campus Portals: Design & Implement the Online One Stop Shop
Presented October 29, 2008

Proven IT Funding Strategies: Keys to Sustaining Campus IT Needs
Presented August 6, 2008

Changes to FERPA: How New Regs Apply To Your Campus
Presented July 8, 2008

Sustainable IT Funding Models for Your College
Presented October 4, 2007

Facebook & MySpace: Protect Your University & Your Students
Presented July 12, 2007

Securing University Information: Do’s and Don’ts for Protecting Data
Presented May 22, 2007

Keys to FERPA Compliance: Protect Your Students and Your University
Presented April 24, 2007



Higher Education Compliance

Audio conferences that ensure your college is in compliance with all state and federal regulations.

Gift Receipting for Your College: Keys to Ensure Accuracy & Compliance
Presented August 6, 2008

Safety Awareness and Your University: Keys to Clery Act Compliance
Presented September 26, 2007



Student Affairs

Higher Ed Hero provides comprehensive professional development programs of the highest quality for persons in all areas and levels in the student affairs profession.

Facebook on Campus: Applications, Tools & Tips for Your College
Presented November 25, 2008

5 Types of Student Staff & Volunteers-and How to Motivate Them
Presented November 20, 2008

Student Record Retention: Do's and Don'ts for Your University
Presented October 21, 2008

Helicopter Parents Have Landed: Dealing with Difficult Conversations
Presented October 15, 2008

Putting Student Records at Parent Fingertips: Keys to Stay Compliant
Presented September 11, 2008

Online Student Services: Keys to Meeting the Needs of a 24/7 Campus
Presented July 8, 2008

Harassment Online: It’s Happening On Your Campus - What You Need to Know
Presented June 11, 2008

Facebook, MySpace & On-Line Communities: What Your College Must Know
Presented April 8, 2008

Town-Gown Relations That Really Work: Keys To Successful Partnerships
Presented March 12, 2008

Connecting with Students Online to Create a Better Sense of Community Webinar
Presented Mrch 6, 2008

Managing Student Staff and Volunteers: Solving Your Toughest Issues
Presented March 5, 2008

One Stop Shop: New Approaches to Your Student Services Office
Presented February 12, 2008

Difficult Parents on Campus: Tips to Handle 'Helicopter' Behavior
Presented February 7, 2008

Hispanic Students – Critical Strategies for Recruitment and Retention
Presented February 6, 2008

At Risk Students on Your Campus: Policy Update for 2008
Presented January 10, 2008

Drug & Alcohol Prevention on Campus: Programs & Policies that Work
Presented November 29, 2007)

Study Abroad Programs: Balance Student Wants and Academic Demands
Presented November 15, 2007

Student Disciplinary Polices & Procedures that Protect Your College
Presented October 25, 2007

How to Manage the Unique Needs of Student Staff and Volunteers
Presented October 23, 2007

One-Stop Shop: Keys to Transforming Your Campus Student Service
Presented October 17, 2007

Difficult Parents on Campus: Tips to Handle 'Helicopter' Behavior
Presented September 13, 2007

Resolving Mental Health Crisis on Campus: What You Can Do
Presented August 8, 2007

ADA and Your University: Stay in Compliance & Ensure Student Success
Presented July 18, 2007

Facebook & MySpace: Protect Your University & Your Students
Presented July 12, 2007

New Ideas in Student Orientation Programs: What's Working Today?
Presented May 31, 2007



Campus Safety

Nothing is more important then the safety of your campus. Our audio conferences are designed to give you actionable solutions to your toughest safety issues – from crisis communications to disaster planning.

Student Search & Seizure: What You Can & Can’t Do
Presented August 14, 2008

New Rules for Clery Act Compliance: Will Your College Be Ready?
Presented May 17, 2008

Town-Gown Relations That Really Work: Keys To Successful Partnerships
Presented March 12, 2008

When Violence Erupts on Campus: Crisis Communication Tools
Presented March 11, 2008

Preparing for a Flu Pandemic: How You Can Protect Your Campus
Presented January 8, 2008

Safety Planning for Campus Facilities: Protecting Your Students & Staff
Presented December 6, 2007

Crisis Communication Planning: 10 Steps for a Safer Campus
Presented August 7, 2007

Crisis on Campus: Are You Prepared? How Will You Respond?
Presented June 28, 2007

Keys for an Effective University Disaster Plan: Will You Be Ready?
Presented March 14, 2007



Business Affairs

Business Affairs are an integral part of any campus.

Building Public-Private Partnerships to Finance Campus Facilities
Presented August 26, 2008

Wellness Programs for Colleges & Universities: What’s Working Today?
Presented June 3, 2008

Record Retention for Universities: What to Save - What to Dump
Presented April 30, 2008

Immigration Law for Universities: Critical Issues You Need to Know Now
Presented April 2, 2008

Keys to FERPA Compliance in 2008
Presented April 2, 2008

Town-Gown Relations That Really Work: Keys To Successful Partnerships
Presented March 12, 2008

One Stop Shop: New Approaches to Your Student Services Office
Presented February 12, 2008

Difficult Parents on Campus: Tips to Handle 'Helicopter' Behavior
Presented February 7, 2008

Developing Effective Operations for Your University
Presented June 6, 2007

Keys to Campus Bookstore Revitalization and Long-Term Success
Presented March 28, 2007



Academic Affairs

Our conferences for Academic Affairs leaders and administration give you quick actionable solutions to the toughest problems facing your campus.

Online Plagiarism: Keys to Preventing & Detecting Academic Misconduct
Presented November 13, 2008

Applying Fair Use in the College and University Setting
Presented October 7, 2008

E-Portfolios: Success Guide for Student and Faculty Development
Presented September 4, 2008

Second Year Success Programs: Advising Techniques That Retain Sophomores
Presented July 8, 2008

Academic Misconduct: Preventing, Detecting, and Dealing with Plagiarism
Presented June 12, 2008

Copyright Crash Course: Clearing Up the Confusion
Presented May 8, 2008

Recruiting & Retaining Diverse Faculty: No-Nonsense Tips for Your Campus
Presented April 8, 2008

Applying Fair Use in Higher Education: Clearing Up the Confusion
Presented February 7, 2008

Plagiarism 101: Keys to Preventing Academic Misconduct
Presented November 28, 2007

Study Abroad Programs: Balance Student Wants and Academic Demands
Presented November 15 2007

Search and Employ: 10 Keys to Effective College Search Committees
Presented September 24, 2007

Using Copyrighted Works: Digital Rights Management in Education
Presented September 4, 2007

Recruiting & Retaining Diverse Faculty: No-nonsense Tips for Your Campus
Presented July 10, 2007

Fair Use in Higher Education: Applying Copyright Laws in Your College
Presented April 5, 2007

Recruiting and Interviewing Online Adjunct Faculty - Keys to Success
Presented February 28, 2007



Development Office

The Development Office is an integral part of any campus.

Keys To Engaging Young Alumni At Your College
Presented October 28, 2008

Effective Phonathons At Your College: What Is And Isn’t Working Today?
Presented October 2, 2008

8 Secrets Of Writing Winning Grants
Presented September 4, 2008

Gift Receipting for Your College: Keys to Ensure Accuracy & Compliance
Presented August 6, 2008

How To Build Donor Events On A Small Budget
Presented July 9, 2008

The Art & Science of Stewarding Donors: What Every College Needs To Do
Presented June 10, 2008

Facebook, MySpace & On-Line Communities: What Your College Must Know
Presented April 8, 2008

Recruiting & Retaining Diverse Faculty: No-Nonsense Tips for Your Campus
Presented April 8, 2008

Securing Major Gifts Is Easier Than You Think: Get The Yes NOW
Presented April 8, 2008

Effective Speechwriting For College & University Presidents
Presented February 5, 2008

Gift Receipting for Your College: Keys to Ensure Accuracy & Compliance
Presented, November 1, 2007

Strengthen Alumni Relationships through Innovative Campus Partnerships
Presented April 19, 2007

Major Gifts for Your College: Moving Donors to Higher Levels of Giving
Presented February 28, 2007



Library Services

Higher Ed Hero is your one stop for professional development seminars for university library staff.

Applying Fair Use in Higher Education: Clearing Up the Confusion
Presented February 7, 2008

Using Copyrighted Works: Digital Rights Management in Education
Presented September 4, 2007

Fair Use in Higher Education: Applying Copyright Laws in Your College
Presented April 5, 2007

Keys to Campus Bookstore Revitalization and Long-Term Success
Presented March 28, 2007

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