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As you probably know, I’m a big fan of the Future Trends Forum with Bryan Alexander<\/strong>. Every Thursday afternoon, Alexander hosts some really fascinating higher education authors\/leaders in a virtual forum that encourages questions from the audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Back in March, I blogged about his conversation with Dr. Paul LeBlanc, president of Southern New Hampshire University<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Years ago, Alexander introduced me to the work of Dr. Tressie McMillan Cottom<\/strong> — author of “Lower Ed: The Troubling Rise of For-Profit Colleges in the New Economy.” Since then, Dr. Cottom has received a MacArthur “genius grant” award … and now she’s a New York Times columnist<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So what I’m trying to say is that I always learn something cool when I tune into the forum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And here’s a bonus tip: If you can’t join the live conversations, Alexander posts YouTube recordings here<\/a>. I usually carve some time out on Fridays to watch any forum recordings I’ve missed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Thursday, Sept. <\/strong>16, the forum will host <\/strong>Kelly M. Mack, Ph.D., who will help explore the question:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How can we best support underrepresented populations in STEM study?<\/strong><\/em><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Below are the details, followed by my roundup of free professional learning opportunities for September.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And don’t forget about our “How to Design a Successful Innovation Grant”<\/strong> virtual workshop series, which starts this month<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Future Trends Forum with Bryan Alexander<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The Future Trends Forum:<\/a> <\/strong>Discussions about the future of education and technology with writer\/futurist Bryan Alexander. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Watch recording<\/a><\/strong>) Thursday, Sept. 2, 2 p.m.: Media, Technology and Education in a Post-Truth Society
<\/em><\/strong>How has the disinformation crisis impacted academia? What can colleges and universities do in what some call the post-truth age? We will explore these questions with authors and the editor of Media, Technology and Education in a Post-Truth Society: From Fake News, Datafication and Mass Surveillance to the Death of Trust (Emerald, 2021). They include Dr. Emma Pauncefort, Natalie Smolenski, and Dr. Alex Grech.<\/p>\n\n\n

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(Watch recording<\/a>) Thursday, Sept. 9, 2 p.m.: Will scholarly publishing become open?
<\/em><\/strong>How will scholarly publishing, that crucial output of higher education, change in the future? Will it flip to open? To understand and explore these questions the Forum will host one of the world’s leading experts, Glenn Hampson, founder of the Science Communication Institute and program director of the Open Scholarship Initiative (OSI).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Watch recording<\/a>) Thursday, Sept. 16, 2 p.m.: Supporting STEM and equity on campus<\/strong>
How can we best support underrepresented populations in STEM study? What are the connections between growing STEM enrollment and overall academic equity? With Kelly M. Mack, Ph.D., Vice President, Undergraduate STEM Education; and Executive Director, Project Kaleidoscope, Association of American Colleges and Universities.<\/p>\n\n\n

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(Watch recording<\/a>) Thursday, Sept. 23, 2 p.m.: Equity, Access, and Opportunity in Higher Education<\/strong>
How can we best support student access to higher education in an equitable way? President Paul LeBlanc of Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) will discuss his just-published book, “Students First: Equity, Access, and Opportunity in Higher Education.” President LeBlanc is a return guest by popular demand, having first appeared on the Forum in February 2021.
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More upcoming programs<\/a>. Video recordings available on YouTube<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The #RealCollege Virtual Journey<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The #RealCollege Virtual Journey<\/strong>, sponsored by the Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice. A series of online workshops and engaging activities led by experts and delivered free of charge. The theme for September is Student Advocacy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Watch recording<\/a>) Tuesday, Sept. 14, 3 p.m.:<\/strong> In the Room Where it Happens: Featuring the #RealCollege SLAC<\/em><\/strong>
As students make their way back to campus, how are their voices being recognized and considered after a year of virtual learning? Join The Hope Center’s Student Leadership Advisory Council as they explore the various ways institutions engage student leaders in decision making, and the opportunities ahead in this period of transition. In this fishbowl discussion, students will also discuss a range of topics like the impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic, to their ideas on the best ways institutions can spend their HEERF allocations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wednesday, Sept. 22, 3 p.m.: Empowering Students to Lead Change<\/em><\/strong>
How to engage students in basic needs programming, benefit enrollment outreach activities, and institutional change management. Register here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recordings of previous events are available by scrolling down this page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Chronicle of Higher Education virtual events<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Chronicle of Higher Education<\/a><\/strong>. Free virtual events (and plenty of previously recorded webinars):<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Watch recording<\/strong><\/a>) Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2 p.m.: The Road Ahead for Community Colleges<\/em><\/strong>
Higher-ed institutions have all been dramatically affected by the pandemic, but perhaps none as much as community colleges. As part of the Road Ahead for Higher Education series, The Road Ahead for Community Colleges examines the unique challenges two-year institutions face and how they are positioning themselves for the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Watch recording<\/a><\/strong>) Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2 p.m.: What Students Need This Academic Year<\/em><\/strong>
A new academic year is coming. What kind of educational experience do students need in this — yet another — uncertain, unprecedented year? Join our co-host Michael J. Sorrell, president of Paul Quinn College, as he talks with experts and students in a four-part series of virtual forums, “Going Forward: The Higher Ed We Need Now.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2 p.m.: The Right Curriculum for Digital Skills<\/em><\/strong>
College students today are among the most digitally savvy higher ed has ever seen, but there is always more to learn. In an interactive virtual forum, panelists and attendees share their thoughts on how colleges can ensure their students are prepared with the technology and communications skills needed post-graduation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2 p.m.: Enhancing the Student Experience<\/em><\/strong>
The COVID era has taught colleges many lessons about creating an effective learning experience. In this virtual forum, a panel of experts shares their thoughts on how COVID has influenced their understanding and how it may continue to evolve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monday, Sept. 27, 2 p.m.: Fall Covid Action Plans: Taking Stock<\/em><\/strong>
Colleges have returned for another semester that’s far from normal. In this virtual forum, a panel of experts shares how colleges can create safe and fulfilling experiences on campus while in the midst of a pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2 p.m.: Evolving Models for Predictive Analytics and Student Success<\/em><\/strong>
The pandemic has profoundly changed the ways in which students engage with their colleges — and with it the predictive-analytics models that support student success. In this virtual forum, higher-ed experts discuss how colleges can adapt their models to keep their students on the path to a degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thursday, Sept. 30, 2 p.m.: Helping Students Pay for College<\/em>
<\/strong>The cost of college prevents many from achieving the goal of a college degree. What can institutions do to help students get access to financial aid? A panel of experts will examine how changes to the FAFSA and other developments may affect applicants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Register for the Chronicle webinars here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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VCCS: The ALICE Series<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The ALICE Series: Engaging Our Under-Resourced Students<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Successfully serving under-resourced students will be a key to creating the future, skilled workforce required by the Commonwealth. Are you ready to meet this challenge on your campus? This interactive series of workshops hosted by the VCCS will examine economic class and the implications for engaging under-resourced students. Each session will be offered Live via Zoom twice during the fall semester. No registration required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n