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JOHN SAVAGE, CEO of the Savage Group and Revenue Revivalist of nonprofits for 35+ years.

JULY 13

5 Emerging Revenue Sources for Your Christian College

The fulfillment of your mission depends on funding, among other things.

Bible colleges today are challenged to find new students and new donors as their primary revenue sources. However, college presidents and their boards are beginning to find other alternatives outside these traditional sources of revenue.

This workshop probes new and emerging revenue sources such as social enterprise, bequests and planned giving, alumni engagement initiatives, and third-party investments.

By the end of this workshop, participants should be well positioned to chart a course for increasing and diversifying their revenue streams to sustain and equip them for the years ahead.

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Dr. JIM J. ADAMS, President Emeritus Life Pacific University

AUG 10

How to Increase Retention and Graduation Rates

This workshop will present effective ideas, tools, and strategies for faculty members to help prevent student attrition and increase completion. Both online and traditional classroom environments will be discussed.

Dr. RIKKI TURNER, Campus suicide prevention expert

SEP 14

How to Address Anxiety, Depression, and Suicidal Thoughts on Campus

Who is struggling on your campus?

As demonstrated by the dramatic increase of students experiencing anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts, college campuses are in the midst of a mental health crisis.

The National Mental Health institute reports that suicide is the second-leading cause of death among college students! Twenty percent of college students have had suicidal thoughts within the last year. One in three students enter college with at least one diagnosed mental health challenge. Fifty percent experience anxiety, depression, or other mental health challenges while in college.

KIRSTEN SNAREY, Regional Alliance Director for Alliance Defending Freedom’s Church Alliance and Ministry Alliance programs

DEC 14

Protect Your School’s Religious Freedoms: A Talk by the Alliance Defending Freedom

We never thought things like this could happen. Today, it is not a matter of if colleges will be threatened or sued for standing true to God’s Word; the question is when and where such cases will arise.

In this workshop, you will have a rare opportunity to hear from an Alliance Defending Freedom Regional Director on legal issues impacting Christian colleges such as:

• SOGI (Sexual Orientation and Identity) laws
• Land use issues
• Access to government grants, programs & facilities
• Government mandates
• Tax Exemption
• Ministry Employment

Past Small College Leadership Workshops

DR DAVID AGRON, Senior Accreditation Consultant at Agron & Associates, Inc.

JUN 8

How to Develop Alumni Associations That Are Useful to Christian Colleges

This workshop guides administrators as to how they can work with volunteer alumni leaders to develop an alumni association that will benefit both the school and the alumni.

Training a staff member to work with the volunteers is key.

JOHN DERRY, President Emeritus of Hope International University in California and serves as a board governance coach with the Association of Biblical Higher Education

MAY 11

Strategic Planning in Uncertain Times for Small Christian Colleges

In this workshop, we will look at current trends that are threatening Christian higher education and consider how best to respond. The fundamentals of a strategic plan will be discussed, but with an emphasis on innovation, flexibility, and scenario planning.

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JAMIE GIBLETT, Sales Manager at Digistorm

APR 13

Keys to Turning Unengaged Students into Raving Fans

Students stay at your school when they feel ownership, pride, and a sense of being part of the campus community. Every campus leader knows this well. The morale of any campus is enhanced by branding strategies and tactics that build a sense of community.

With timely and effective communications, a bit of fun in the mix, and meaningful engagement, you can use key retention strategies to capture the hearts of your alumni, donors, and prospects.

SHARI GANNON, CEO & Creative Brand Architect at Krave Branding

MAR 9

Using Marketing to Attract THE RIGHT Students to Your School

Before you started your school, you may have noticed something missing from the other schools in your area or felt your methods would be better or more effective in educating students that would make them more successful after graduation. You dreamt of what classes you were going to offer, how you were going to run them, who you were going to serve and a multitude of other ideas that gave you a good reason to open a school in the first place.

In the early stages of any school, the common goal is to get as many students enrolled for classes as possible, no matter who they are. But, let’s face it, NOT EVERYONE is a good fit for your school and THAT’S OKAY.

In this workshop, we will determine who your ideal target market is based on your niche and discuss marketing strategies that will attract the right students.

SALLY SAMUELS, Director of Compliance at FAME, Inc.

FEB 9 

Title IV Financial Aid:  How to Apply for and Begin Offering It

How do we provide students with college funding in today’s economy? By accessing federal money and additional funding sources.

In this workshop, you will discover . . .

• The advantages of offering Title IV funds
• How to prepare to meet eligibility requirements for Title IV funding
• The process of applying for Title IV
• The importance of accreditation

SHARI GANNON, CEO & Creative Brand Architect at Krave Branding

JAN 12 

Are You Ready to Start Marketing Your School?

Every school has a story. Every story needs to be told. So, what’s your story? What makes your school unique from all the others? Do you have a niche? Every school or business needs to have a brand foundation developed before they can truly market their idea. In this workshop, we will review your current brand and existing marketing materials and determine if you are ready to market your school. After the review, we will identify the foundational pieces that you still need to successfully market yourself and capture the results you want.

BRUCE CANNON, President Emeritus Yellowstone Christian College

DEC 9

Dealing with Destructive Behavior on Campus

As destructive behavior escalates in society, it is becoming more common on Christian campuses, too. Get equipped to identify and peacefully handle destructive behavior by board members, administrators, faculty, and students.

By the end of the workshop, you will be equipped to . . .
• spot personality traits that can lead to conflict and destructive behavior,
• respond to those above you who display destructive behavior,
• respond to colleagues around you who display destructive behavior,
• respond to students who display destructive behavior,
• understand general principles of biblical conflict management, and
• engage in questions and answer dialogue(if time permits).