Open to all ̽»¨Â¥ members, this regularly held Zoom is an opportunity to connect, exchange, and commune. A member moderator will help to foster an open space for ̽»¨Â¥ members to discuss whatever is on their minds as it relates to that month's discussion
topic.
The November meeting will take place from 3:00 PM ET - 4:00 PM ET on November 13, 2025. Below you can find November's member moderator as well as the discussion topic and registration link. Once registered, you should receive a Zoom invitation via your roster-listed
email address.
Please note that Collective Gatherings are discussion-based. They are not recorded to promote attendee engagement.
Member Moderator:
Kimberly Watley, Associate Registrar for Curriculum, Catalog, and Credit Evaluation, Purdue University
Discussion Topic:
Bridging the Gaps: Effective Coordination Across Administrative Offices in Higher Education Administration
This interactive Zoom session brings together professionals from various universities to explore strategies for improving collaboration and communication across administrative offices in higher education. Participants will share their institutional practices, discuss common challenges, and identify best practices for fostering interdepartmental synergy. The session will include real-world examples and a Q&A segment to encourage active participation and knowledge exchange.
Conversation Goals
- Understand the importance of cross-office coordination in university administration.
- Share successful models and tools used by different institutions.
- Identify common barriers and brainstorm solutions.
- Build a network of peers for ongoing collaboration.
Discussion Questions
- What structures or systems does your university use to facilitate cross-office communication?
- How do you ensure alignment between academic and administrative priorities across departments?
- What strategies do you use to build trust and rapport between teams or departments?