Instructional Design Day: Resilient, Connected Future-Ready - In-Person Workshop

Where: College of the Holy Cross
1 College Street
Worcester, Massachusetts 
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When: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Registration Fee:
NERCOMP Member
Early-bird rate through 9/29/25: $175 (savings of $25)
Member rate after 9/29/25: $200

Non-Member
Early-bird rate through 9/29/25:  $255 (savings of $45)
Non-Member rate after 9/29/25: $300

The registration covers the workshop, morning break, and lunch.

Event Overview
Step away from the daily grind and immerse yourself in a full-day retreat designed exclusively for higher ed instructional designers. This interactive workshop blends inspiration with action, featuring a keynote on resilience and future-readiness, Challenge Labs on pressing design issues, and lightning talks to showcase peer innovations. Participants will also engage in candid panel discussions about navigating difficult faculty and stakeholder conversations. By day’s end, you’ll leave with new tools, fresh perspectives, and a network of peers who truly understand the challenges and rewards of this work. This retreat is more than professional development—it’s a collaborative recharge for your practice, your network, and your future as an instructional designer.
 

Session Outcomes:
Participants Will:
 - Develop practical solutions to common instructional design challenges such as rapid course development, sustainable practices, and faculty partnerships.
 - Expand their professional network by building connections, accountability partners, and supportive peer communities.
 - Create actionable takeaways—including templates, checklists, and personal growth strategies—to implement immediately and sustain long-term success.

Registration Cancellation Policy:
By clicking the "Register Now" button, you indicate a commitment to attend and will be held responsible for the registration fee. Your fee can be refunded if you notify us of a cancellation at least 5 business days before the event via email to nercomp@nercomp.org.

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