It is crucial now, more than ever, that we find ways to connect in an online world. Don’t let a week go by without ensuring that every single member of your organization has connected with someone else from the organization. After all, “social distancing” does not have to mean social isolation. Here are some essentials and ideas you can use to come together online.
Moments of crisis can provide an opportunity to reflect on the strategy behind your work and evaluate the systems in place to support councils. These times can reveal gaps in essential systems and help differentiate between necessity and luxury. Join Steve Veldkamp and Dan Wrona from NIC’s Alliance Partner RISE Partnerships to learn the framework they use to analyze fraternity/sorority departments, reexamine your strategy for supporting councils, and identify core activities needed for leading through a crisis.
This webinar is focused for Advisors only.
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As you may be aware, the federal government passed a bill in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill is aimed at providing support for employees who may be unable to work during this time and provides a means for employers to continue to pay them. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “Act”) was passed into law on March 18, 2020. Employers should note that the DOL announced in Guidance issued on March 24, 2020 that the Act is effective April 1, 2020. Note this is a change from the previously expected effective date of April 2, 2020.The Act is generally applicable to private-sector employers with 499 or fewer employees and covered public entities of any size.
The Act includes the following provisions:
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For reference: ‘Zoombombing’ Attacks Disrupt Classes
Online Zoom classes were disrupted by individuals spewing racist, misogynistic or vulgar content. Experts say professors using Zoom should familiarize themselves with the program’s settings.
How to Keep the Party Crashers from Crashing Your Zoom Event
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The first installment of The Chronicle’s four-part virtual forum series. Hosted by Scott Carlson, a senior writer at The Chronicle, and the strategy expert Paul N. Friga, the inaugural session features a discussion about what was learned from the Great Recession of 2008 and how those insights will inform colleges’ decisions today. The panel will focus on three key areas – resources, spending, and the academic delivery model.
This series of virtual events brings together college leaders, chief financial officers, enrollment managers, and other experts to offer guidance and solutions for colleges as they grapple with the biggest crisis ever to face higher education.
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Connecting through Closures and Chaos: How Fraternities and Sororities can Bring us Back to Normal
Campus closures have sent many of us home. Ultimately, fraternities and sororities will bring us back. It is more important than ever to look at new solutions for stronger bonds. This webinar will discuss:
Why failing to reopen Purdue University this fall would be an unacceptable breach of duty
May 27, 2020 | The Washington Post
An Unlikely Hero: How Fraternities & Sororities Can Save Higher Education
April 27, 2020 | Phired Up
A Playbook for a Second-Choice Fall
May 14, 2020 | Inside Higher Ed
A College Dream Deferred?
May 4, 2020 | Inside Higher Ed
College choice: Reopen and risk virus spread or face financial ruin
May 2, 2020 | Politico
Coronavirus Pushes Colleges to the Breaking Point, Forcing ‘Hard Choices’ About Education
April 30, 2020 | The Wall Street Journal
Here’s a List of Colleges’ Plans for Reopening in the Fall
The Chronicle of Higher Education
Decision Points Loom for College Leaders
April 30, 2020 | Inside Higher Ed
Some Colleges Plan to Open in the Fall. Will Students Show Up?
April 29, 2020 | The Chronicle of Higher Education
What’s Behind Colleges’ Bullish Statements on Their Fall Plans?
April 29, 2020 | The Chronicle of Higher Education
Higher Education on a Cliff – Part 2
April 28, 2020 | Plaid
Governor says he wants Yale and Connecticut’s other colleges ‘to open in the fall’
April 28 2020 | CNBC
Low-Income Students Top Presidents’ COVID-19 Worry List
April 27, 2020 | Inside Higher Ed
How to Recognize the Warning Signs of a Death Spiral — and How Colleges Can Avoid One
April 22, 2020 | The Chronicle of Higher Education
New Survey Finds COVID-19 Will Keep Some Students From Enrolling in College This Fall
April 22, 2020 | NBC Boston
Buckle Up for the Next Phase of Planning
April 21, 2020 | Inside Higher Ed
Under Covid-19, University Budgets Like We’ve Never Seen Before
April 20, 2020 | The Chronicle of Higher Education
How College Leaders Are Planning for the Fall
April 17, 2020 | The Chronicle of Higher Education
‘A Very Small World’: How Data on Student Enrollment Could Help Colleges Stop Coronavirus’s Spread
April 17, 2020 | The Chronicle of Higher Education
The Next Casualty of the Coronavirus Crisis May Be the Academic Calendar
April 16, 2020 | The Chronicle of Higher Education
How to Responsibly Reopen Colleges in the Fall
April 16, 2020 | Inside Higher Ed
Higher Education on a Cliff: Why and how Fraternity should be mobilizing in a crisis
April 14, 2020 | Plaid
Getting ahead of the next stage of the coronavirus crisis
April 2020 | McKinsey & Co.
How Economic Collapse and a World War Transformed Higher Ed — and Why Things Will Be Different This Time
April 14, 2020 | The Chronicle of Higher Education
Universities begin considering canceling in-person classes until 2021
April 14, 2020 | CNN
Boston University Coronavirus Plan Includes Possible January 2021 Reopening
April 11, 2020 | WBUR, Boston NPR
How Will the Pandemic Change Higher Education?
April 10, 2020 | The Chronicle of Higher Education
What’s Next: Will coronavirus fuel big changes to college admissions?
April 9, 2020 | Education Dive
Meet the New Mega-University
November 11, 2018 | The Chronicle of Higher Education
How Much Coronavirus Stimulus Money Will Your College Get? Take a Look
April 9, 2020 | The Chronicle of Higher Education
Canceled and Altered Summer Programs Will Cost Colleges Hundreds of Millions
April 9, 2020 | The Chronicle of Higher Education
Why The Coronavirus Will Kill 500-1,000 Colleges
April 7, 2020 | Forbes
Financial hits pile up for colleges as some fight to survive
April 7, 2020 | Associated Press
The Hard Choices Presidents Will Have to Make
April 3, 2020 | The Chronicle of Higher Education
Coronavirus Forces Large-Scale Volunteer Fundraising Events to Innovate
April 1, 2020 | The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Preparing (quietly) for a Fall Without In-Person Classes
April 1, 2020 | Inside Higher Ed
The Bailout Is Just the Start: Why Higher Ed Needs to Build a Sustainable Model
March 31, 2020 | The Chronicle of Higher Education
For Higher Education, Nothing Matters More Than September
March 29, 2020 | Forbes
Will They Return? Surveys suggest tough times for most colleges.
March 30, 2020 | Inside Higher Ed
If the Coronavirus Collapses State Budgets, What Will Happen to Public Colleges?
March 27, 2020 | The Chronicle of Higher Education
Will Coronavirus Close Your College for Good?
March 26, 2020 | The Chronicle of Higher Education
How is Covid-19 Changing Prospective Students’ Plans?
Here’s an Early Look
March 25, 2020 | The Chronicle of Higher Education
The Great Recession Was Bad for Higher Education. Coronavirus Could Be Worse.
March 24, 2020 | The Chronicle of Higher Education
NCAA president: no students on campus means no student athletes
May 9, 2020 | 247Sports
College football to have spring season? Chris Fowler’s ‘informed speculation’ on potential scenario
April 13, 2020 | AL.com
Athletic Director: ‘We Will Be F–ked’ If 2020 CFB Season Is Canceled
March 31, 2020 | Bleacher Report
NCAA slashes payouts to schools by $375 million in wake of coronavirus cancellations
March 26, 2020 | USA TODAY
Hosted by The Chronicle of Philanthropy.As the outbreak of the coronavirus upends all aspects of nonprofit work, leaders need to look ahead to how they can best care for their organization, staff, and donors.
● What steps can you take now and in the coming weeks to shore up your organization’s finances?
● What’s the best way to communicate with donors now about your short- and long-term needs?
● How do you lead your colleagues when everyone’s work life — and life in general — is so drastically changed?
This interactive session will feature a panel of experts who will provide the latest on how nonprofits, foundations, and donors are responding to the emergency and adapting to new circumstances. Attendees can ask questions, share advice, and provide support to one another during this tumultuous time.
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Nearly 40% of U.S. college students report being unable to function due to depression1. With an average of 1 mental health counselor for every 1,700 students seeking support2, we know colleges are struggling to get students the support they deserve. In this webinar, Talkspace’s Director of Clinical Content, Dr. Amy Cirbus, will discuss the unique mental health challenges today’s college students are navigating, as well as strategies and tools to help them cope.
We continue to closely monitor the third COVID-19 stimulus package for its impact on our industry. Things are moving at a rapid pace in D.C., with negotiations taking place as we speak. As I reported Friday, there is the potential that the small business interruption loans could benefit our industry. We cannot be sure at this time which entities within our organizations may qualify to benefit from this program. We have learned that there are efforts to limit the loan program to 501(c)(3) nonprofit entities. Therefore, we are working expeditiously with our team in D.C. to advocate for the inclusion of 501(c)(6) and (c)(7) organizations. We cannot be sure whether we will ultimately be able to impact this legislation in a meaningful way, but please know that we are working tirelessly on your behalf. We will keep you posted.
Additionally, the linked letter from the NIC and National Panhellenic Conference was delivered to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Monday afternoon (March 23) urging Congress to include 501(c)(6) and (c)(7) nonprofit organizations as part of the Paycheck Protection Program in the CARES Act.
IMPORTANT: Time is very limited. If you have direct connections to Leader McConnell or other Congressional leaders, please forward the linked letter along to them.
For additional information, contact NIC General Counsel Clark Brown.
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