The past year has highlighted advancement professionals' agility and innovation out of necessity. It has also brought to light areas where we must improve in order to be more inclusive and embracing of diversity. Like emotional intelligence, this doesn’t have a finish line: It is a continuous journey. What is not in question, ever, is our respect for our community.

Hands-on learning at Singapore American School, the University of Glasgow rocks socks, tips for college presidents on Twitter, and more.

This issue of Currents looks closely at events on the eve of graduation season in many countries around the world. Events at their best are symbols, moments, markers, sources of celebration, and ways to meet engagement objectives.  

As a growing number of women lead America's HBCUs their presence is forcing conversations related to gender equality in academia.

When I say advancement, I am speaking in the broadest sense about all of the disciplines that strive to advance higher education to transform lives and society.

"The ways people are trying to give, the ways they want to be communicated with, have all changed dramatically."

What does it mean to have a research mind? Or to approach things with a research mindset?

CASE President and CEO Sue Cunningham explains CASE's new volunteer leadership structure, our biggest transition in our 44-year history.

There's magic in gathering institutional and volunteer leaders for a deliberate, focused, and productive discussion about the current situation and future direction of the institution. Here's a how-to guide for convening an effective board retreat.

High turnover? You may be moving too hastily through the hiring process. Here's the case for hiring slow, especially at the vice president level. An advancement VP's departure offers a chance to completely rethink the position's focus and qualifications. The institution should consider where it wants to be in three to five years—and what skill set the VP must have to accomplish the goals needed to get there. Taking the time to find the right person for the organization will fuel the process of building a diverse workforce and foster consistency in staff supporting the new hire.