Upcoming Live webinars
Check out NODA’s Events Calendar for upcoming webinars.
On-Demand Webinars Exclusively For NODA Members
We’re thrilled to share that, thanks to our partnership with Innovative Educators, all NODA members now have access to 36 on-demand webinars tailored to meet your needs!
These webinars were carefully selected based on the 2024 Needs Assessment and cover critical topics like:
- Student Leadership Training
- Diversity, Inclusion, and Access
- Student Mental Health
- Student Success and Retention
- Transfer Students
- Staff Burnout and Morale
How to Access the Webinars:
- Log in to NODA Connect and visit the On-Demand Webinars page.
- Follow the link to Innovative Educators’ curated platform for NODA members.
- Enter your name—no separate login required!
Learn more about Innovative Educators:
Innovative Educators partners with higher education institutions to offer comprehensive online services for students, faculty, staff, and families. Their expertise in student services, academic affairs, and online learning aligns seamlessly with institutional goals to help students thrive.
Recorded NODA Webinars
Welcome to the NODA Webinar library. Below are the webinars offered by the Association in the last year. If you are looking for other previous webinars, please contact the Association Office at noda@umn.edu. On Demand webinars are provided free of charge for members, non-members can purchase webinars for $125 each. NODA webinars are the intellectual property of the Association and cannot be shared or distributed without permission.
Recording Date: March 20, 2025
Still feeling the spreadsheet blues? This skills session will provide more tips to turn Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets woes into wins. Join us in this session to explore robust tools to manage data and tell the story of your OTR impact. All skill levels of Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets users are welcome!
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
As a result of attending this webinar, attendees will be able to:
- Develop skill in foundational techniques of data analysis
- Identify computer software to support the assessment and evaluation process
- Analyze and disseminate data from programmatic assessment findings
NODA Core Competencies addressed: Research, Evaluation, and Assessment
PRESENTER:
Brandon Cash, M.S. currently serves as the Director of Student Activities at St. Olaf College. His research interests consist primarily of masculinity, meaningful student involvement, and the new- and continuing- student transition and experience within the context of institutions of higher education. Outside of his work, Brandon enjoys travel, hiking, and baking.
Recording Date: February 20, 2025
The programs we execute are costly. From staffing, facilities, and supply costs, it can help to find additional streams of revenue. This is where sponsorships come in. Whether you are creating one from scratch or revitalizing what was already there, this skills brief will provide a step-by-step guide for implementing a relationship-focused sponsorship program. We will cover best practices for identifying department needs, initiating contact, and pitching your program to potential sponsors.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
As a result of attending this webinar, attendees will be able to:
- Recognize the financial and programmatic benefits of sponsorship programs.
- Apply tangible methods for starting a sponsorship program in their departments.
- Identify potential sponsorships within their communities.
NODA Core Competencies addressed: Financial Management
- Recognize the impact that funding and budgeting models have on program development
- Understand and utilize appropriate institution/state/province guidelines for fundraising and funding
- Negotiate fundraising and sponsorship opportunities to support OTR programs and services
PRESENTER:
Jennifer Asouzu currently works with the Office of New Student Orientation at the University of South Carolina. In her role, she manages all marketing and communication efforts within the department, as well as campus partnerships and sponsorships. Additionally, she coordinates special population orientation programs including Veterans Orientation and International Student Orientation. Jennifer is committed to creating equitable spaces in education and has a love for all things design, digital and brand-centered.
Jennifer earned her B.A. in Communication and Theatre-Performance from the College of Charleston, and her M.Ed. in Higher Education and Student Affairs from the University of South Carolina.
Recording Date: November 4, 2024
The Curriculum Foundations for Program Planning Webinar will introduce the concept of curriculum development and how it influences the field of Orientation, Transition, and Retention (OTR). Participants will leave with a broader understanding of curriculum development and ideas for application to their work. This webinar is designed for anyone new to the concept of curriculum and the applications to OTR, regardless of professional level.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
By participating in this webinar, individuals will:
- Explore the fundamental principles and theories of curriculum development.
- Understand how curriculum development shapes effective content delivery in OTR.
- Utilize existing frameworks, outcomes, and goals in building programs and practices.
PRESENTER:
Vincent Prior previously served as the Director of Undergraduate Orientation Programs at Ohio University. He has over 12 years of OTR experience, including work in first-year advising, orientation, and transfer programs at the University of New Orleans, the University of North Georgia, and Ohio University. He holds a Bachelor’s in Math Education, a Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction, a Post-Master’s certificate in Transfer Leadership and Practice, and is currently working on a PhD in Higher Education. Vincent has been an active NODA member since his time as an undergraduate student and has held various leadership positions across the Association.
Recording Date: September 26, 2024
This webinar will deliver key principles and tools to increase awareness and understanding of the skills needed to support others in engaging more constructively on polarizing topics. It will cover:
- The meaning and goals of dialogue
- The art of listening
- Identity threats, dealing with emotions, de-escalation strategies + tips on how to transfer those to students
- The art and goals of facilitation
- How to deal with triggers
- Setting the space for dialogue, sound questions, difficult dynamics
- Convening and communicating on dialogue
The speaker will provide examples on how to address specific difficult topics and invite the audience to connect the concepts presented with their own realities and experiences.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
This webinar is intended for University staff, particularly those engaging with students.
By participating in this webinar, attendees will:
- Acquire a renewed sense of possibility to shift the culture of engagement over difficult topics on campuses
- Get exposed to the core communication skills to support others in engaging with differences constructively as a third party
- Get exposed to the core tenets and tools of dialogue facilitation
- Improve their self-awareness of their attitude regarding polarized topics
- Get motivated to enroll into further training and dialogue experiences to develop the dispositions and skills to engage constructively with difference
PRESENTER:
Rafael Tyszblat is a consultant, program designer, mediator, facilitator and trainer in the fields of conflict resolution and dialogue. Based in Paris, France, he is the Director of Innovation and Design at Soliya, an online-based NGO who pioneered the field of Virtual Exchange. He designs and leads programs between youth from North America, Europe, North Africa and the Middle East as well as within American and European societies between members of antagonistic communities. He graduated from the Institute of Political Science (Sciences-Po Paris), has an MPhil in International Relations (Paris I Panthéon Sorbonne) and a MA in Conflict Resolution (University of Bradford).
Learn more about Soliya and their programs.
Recording Date: May 8, 2024
Join us as we walk through the importance of Orientation, Transition and Retention on your campus and how to help bring other campus partners to the table in order to help increase opportunities for student success!
During this webinar, attendees will:
By participating in this webinar, individuals will:
- Understand the environmental factors impacting student success
- Define key terminology such as orientation, transition & retention
- Examine strategies that will aid in developing an institutional student success strategy
- Identify literature and research that supports an institutional strategy
- Employ strategies to create an institutional student success plan that blurs the independent fields of orientation, transition, and retention
Presenters:
Shawn Smee currently serves as the Director of Undergraduate Recruitment at Murray State University. For over 25 years, he has worked in Higher Education in the areas of Student Life, Greek Life, Student Activities, New Student Orientation, Admissions and Enrollment Management. He has served NODA as President, Board of Directors member, Annual Conference Chair and as Lead Faculty for the Transition Symposium.
At the time of this webinar, Dr. Phillip Campbell served as the Director of Student Support and Engagement at Barnes-Jewish Goldfarb School of Nursing. In his role, he led the team to develop and implement all student services and student life functions including academic, career, and student support advising, peer leaders/tutor/mentors, orientation and transition initiatives, access/disability support services and test proctoring, student activities, diversity and inclusion efforts, student assistance and crisis response, student leadership development, and behavioral intervention.
Writing an Authentic NODAC Proposal Workshop
Recording Date: April 15, 2024
This webinar is designed to provide an overview and tips & tricks for how to write your authentic educational session proposal for NODAC 2024. We want to ensure all submitters have an intro to the submission process and a couple of changes you might notice from previous submissions
InCOREportating the Core Competencies
Recording Date: May 13, 2024
Your NODAC proposal is only complete by inCOREporating the NODA Core Competencies, and this webinar offers the opportunity to learn how to align your authentic approach and use the NODA Core Competencies to your advantage in your proposal. * The NODA Core Competencies were designed to be the organizational system for knowledge, skills, and abilities of all professionals.
What we’re Looking For: NODAC Educational Session
Recording Date: June 5, 2024
This webinar is designed to provide an overview of the call for sessions process, and tips & tricks for how to write your authentic educational session proposal, and some tips from the 2024 Educational Sessions & Evaluations Co-Chairs.
Recording date: March 6, 2024
This webinar is designed to equip you with the insights needed to get the most out of your student leader training. In this session, we’ll delve into the critical components of intentional training, exploring topics such as leadership styles, facilitation techniques, effective communication strategies, group management principles, and more.
Discover why intentional training is the cornerstone of student leadership development and how it can transform your orientation programs. Our presenter will share practical tips, real-world examples, and proven approaches to empower student leaders to thrive.
This webinar will introduce you to the basics of student leadership training. We encourage you to consider sending your students to the virtual Student Leadership Institute (SLI). From honing essential skills to navigating campus dynamics, SLI offers a holistic approach to leadership development that ensures students are equipped to lead with confidence and competence.
Learning Outcomes:
By participating in this webinar, individuals will:
- Learn how intentional training can positively impact student leadership development and campus community dynamics
- Explore practical strategies and best practices for implementing student leadership training for orientation leaders
- Brainstorm and discuss key components of student leadership training
Presenter:
Carrie Zimmerman brings over 25 years of higher education experience, specializing in supporting new students and empowering student leaders. Carrie has conducted impactful training workshops on over 50 campuses nationwide, championing the belief that student leaders are our most important resource. Carrie is the facilitator for NODA’s Student Leadership Institutes.
Recording Date: February 14, 2024
Join the Core Competencies Integration Committee for a crash course on utilizing NODA’s Core Competencies in your daily work and throughout your involvement in NODA. You will leave with three new tools that will actually make your work easier.
The NODA Core Competencies not only provide a common framework and foundation of skills for professionals involved in the association, they also create opportunities for professional development and help advance the skills and experiences for all levels of orientation, transition, and retention professionals. Learn more about NODA’s Core Competencies.
Learning Outcomes:
By participating in this webinar, individuals will:
- Receive an overview of NODA’s 12 Core Competencies
- Learn how to use the Core Competencies in developing professional development plans (both for yourself and those you supervise)
- Explore how to use the Core Competencies as an evaluation tool
- Learn how to use the Core Competencies to develop learning outcomes and proposals for educational sessions for NODA conferences
Presenters:
Devin Carpenter (University of Montana), John Tilley (The University of Alabama) and Marcella Flores (Oregon State University) hold roles that span the orientation, transition, and retention spaces. As members of the Core Competencies Integration Committee, they update and maintain the core competency language so that it is relevant and aligned with current trends and expectations in our field. The committee develops ways for association members to engage with the competencies, including a menu of 6-week virtual courses. Our goal for 2024 is to provide tangible tools that members of the association can utilize the competencies in their daily work.
Recording Date: January 31, 2024
The goal of this panel discussion is for attendees to gain a greater understanding and knowledge of:
- How organizational structure and behaviors impact underrepresented communities, including policy, legislation, and culture
- Inclusive practices related to recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and supervision
- Programming that has been effective in helping community members understand the value of DEI
Moderator:
Dr. LaToya Stackhouse, Dean of Students at Gordon State College | Dr. LaToya Stackhouse has worked in education for over twenty years, including roles in numerous areas within student and academic affairs in higher education. Her tenure at different types of institutions has provided her with a diverse range of experiences working with students, faculty, and professional staff.
Panelists:
Dr. Elizabeth De La Rosa, Coordinator of Orientation & Campus Tours at San Jacinto College | Dr. Liz De La Rosa has over 25 years of experience in higher education at both two- and four-year schools. She holds degrees in psychology, communications, and higher education leadership. Her passion to work in the field of diversity and inclusion is a result of her life’s experiences, both personally and professionally.
Dr. Delisa Johnson, Director of Prospective Student Programs and New Student Orientation at University of South Alabama | Dr. Delisa Johnson serves on NODA’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee, University of South Alabama’s (USA’s) Cultural Awareness Collective, and USA’s Orientation Advisory Council. She is a proud mentor for USA’s Multicultural Leadership Center and member of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Sorority, Incorporated. She has presented her scholarly work at regional and national conferences, as well as published work in the Advancing Women in Leadership Journal.
Dr. Relius Johnson, Director of New Maverick Orientation at the University of Texas at Arlington | Dr. Relius Johnson currently serves as the Director of New Maverick Orientation at the University of Texas at Arlington, making history as the first Black Director in this role and the youngest to hold such a position. As a catalyst for positive social change, he actively engages with the complexities of identities, experiences, privileges, and ideologies to ensure that all students matter and not just belong.
Dr. Joshua Fredenburg, President of the Circle of Change Leadership Experience | Dr. Fredenburg is a speaker, author, leadership consultant, and expert in personal and organizational development. He delivers powerful messages on leadership, diversity and inclusion, student success, and personal empowerment. His numerous accolades include an honorary membership from Golden Key International and recognition as a Top Leader Under 40 in South Florida.
Recording Date: January 17, 2024
We are in the midst of a generational landmark as Generation Z moves through college and into the workforce. This webinar, presented by Dr. Jay, explores a set of strategies that will help professionals become more effective at leading, retaining, engaging, motivating, serving, and creating a culture that enables members of this emerging generation to thrive and succeed.
For the past few years, Dr. Jay has spoken to and surveyed thousands of diverse Generation Z college students and young professionals across the world about their preferences around professional development, leadership effectiveness, recruitment, retention, workplace trends, organizational culture, finances, and communication from leadership. During this webinar, Dr. Jay shares some common trends that he has identified in his research and experience with this generation.
In this webinar, viewers will:
- Learn about common workplace and leadership trends among diverse members of Generation Z, as well as a set of strategies to increase leadership effectiveness, retention, engagement, motivation, and performance
- Discover the foundational aspects of generational research and develop a deeper understanding on how generations are formed and defined by researchers
- Think outside the box and create innovative solutions to become more effective at attracting, retaining, engaging, developing, serving, and leading more diverse members of Generation Z through the research findings shared in this presentation.
- Learn about specific ways to create more generational synergy within the workplace, eradicate generation divide and myths, and unleash the potential of this emerging generation within their campus community.
Presenter:
Dr. Joshua Fredenburg is an acclaimed speaker, author, leadership consultant, and expert in personal and organizational development, delivering powerful messages on leadership, diversity and inclusion, student success, and personal empowerment. As the president and founder of the Circle of Change Leadership Experience & First Generation Student Career Conference, he has guided thousands toward leadership excellence. His numerous accolades include an honorary membership from Golden Key International and recognition as a Top Leader Under 40 in South Florida. Dr. Fredenburg, known as Dr. Jay, holds a doctoral degree in organizational leadership from Nova Southeastern University and a master’s degree from Biola University.
Recording Date: November 15, 2023
The Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS) has created professional standards for more than 40 functional areas in the field, including Orientation Programs and Services and Parent and Family Programs. This webinar will provide you with a basic introduction to CAS, including:
- How the Council organizes, reviews, and updates these function area standards
- Some strategies for using CAS to elevate your OTR programming
- How you can assess CAS Standards as a NODA member
The webinar is presented by Dr. Andy Cinoman. Dr. Cinoman serves as the NODA representatives to CAS and has held a variety of volunteer positions for NODA, including serving on the board of directors, chairing the educational initiatives committees, serving as a network co-chair, and serving a term as NODA President from 2015-2017.