Workshop Series for New Managers - Fall 2025
 

When:
Online course - Canvas and Zoom - September 23, 2025 - November 21, 2025
Weekly synchronous webinar on Fridays at 2pm - the first meeting is Friday, October 3, 2025
The  November 21st session will run from 2pm - 4pm EST

Registration Fee:
NERCOMP Member: $725
Non-Member $900
The registration covers the full course and material.

Event Overview
Our curriculum is geared towards early-stage leaders: new or aspiring managers or supervisors. The program focuses on the practical knowledge and skills needed to succeed in management and leadership in higher education. Each week, through readings, videos, assignments, small group work, and class sessions, you’re encouraged to try out new skills in a supportive environment of other higher education professionals. Topics covered in the course include interpersonal communication, budget and finance, time management, delegation, managing up, project management, and performance management.


Learning Outcomes
By completing this workshop, participants will have the opportunity to:
 - Evaluate common challenges faced by managers and strategies for addressing them
 - Identify practical tools and techniques that can improve a manager’s effectiveness
 - Explore strategies to develop and improve their capacity to lead
 - Develop a high-level plan for ongoing professional growth and development
 - Establish a trusted network of colleagues to support learning and reflection into the future
 - Earn a credential

Participants should expect to participate regularly online during each week of the program. You must be able to commit up to five hours per week every week from September 23 to November 21.  Each course week will include videos, discussions, graded assignments, small group work, and full class meetings. Attendance in the weekly meetings is required.

Seats are limited; register now.  Registration closes Frday, September 12th, or when class is full.

A committee will review applications, and you will be notified of your acceptance as soon as possible.

Please note: 
This series is available in two formats, so you can select the one that works better for you.
--The hybrid offering takes place every spring.
--The online offering takes place every fall.  

A hybrid version of this series is offered in the Spring, ending with two in-person days.
Registration for the Spring 2026  hybrid session is available here.

Questions? Please contact nercomp@nercomp.org


Feedback from past attendees:
"The New Managers Series was an incredibly helpful workshop for me. I moved into my first true manager role and was able to learn a lot about coaching and leading direct reports, working more effectively with my manager and other coworkers, project management, and budgeting. Being assigned a smaller team for the series was a great way to bounce ideas around, talk more in-depth about our assignments, and get great personal feedback. We were given a lot of resources to continue to explore beyond the series, as well. This series helped ease a lot of nerves around becoming a manager, and I feel much more prepared and excited for my new role."  Jess Stockett, Swarthmore College


Accessibility
NERCOMP strives to make its online offerings and in-person workshops accessible to all registrants.  Please contact us should you have an accessibility need. We've worked to provide resources that are accessible to as many people as possible, and if you encounter any issues while attending our events, please contact us at accessibility@nercomp.org or at 860-345-2081 to request assistance.

Registration Cancellation Policy:
By clicking on the "Register Now" button, you are indicating 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 10 days before the event via email to nercomp@nercomp.org.

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