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Learn & Network
- Events Calendar
  Check out upcoming NERCOMP events & workshops.
- Annual Conference
  Our community of faculty, researchers, learners, and institutions come together to advance innovation and leadership in higher education.
- Submit A Session Idea
  Do you have an interesting idea or hot topic in the academic information technology field you can share with the NERCOMP community?
- On-Demand Content
  View a large library of previously recorded webinars and access presentations & handouts from past in-person workshops.
- New Horizons
  NERCOMP members save 30% off the list price for all New Horizons classes. This is a great opportunity to take advantage of numerous training and certifications at deeply discounted prices.
- Moodle
  NERCOMP members save 15% on the Moodle Educator Certification (MEC) program. It is a comprehensive teaching and learning curriculum designed to help you develop transferable knowledge and skills to be effective educators in today’s growing digital workplace.
- Canvas
  NERCOMP members save hundreds of dollars on the Canvas Certified Educator (CCE) program. Learn about best practices through this flexible, asynchronous facilitated 36-week program geared toward individuals in teaching roles, instructional design, and professional development/training positions at their institutions with basic familiarity with Canvas.
Membership
- Join Now
  Complete the application for Institutional Membership to start using NERCOMP member benefits now!
- Member Benefits
  Learn why so many institutions have taken advantage of NERCOMP membership for over 60 years.
- Fees & Information
  Discover more about membership requirements and fees.
- Member List
  See all the current participating member schools.
- IR Resources
  Use this Resource page to access information about your important role as an Institutional Representative.
Community
- Job Board
  Find new higher education positions and post jobs for free as a benefit of your NERCOMP membership!
- Leadership Ecosystem
  Learn more about what is happening with NERCOMP's Leadership community including past and upcoming webinars
- Mentorship Program
  The Mentorship Program offers members a platform to engage in ongoing learning and professional growth and highlighting our commitment to providing quality professional development opportunities and fostering a vibrant community of IT professionals.
- NERCOMP Awards
  The NERCOMP Awards Program recognizes the professional accomplishments of individual NERCOMP members.
Partners
- Solutions Partner Agreements
  NERCOMP schools leverage their buying power for deep discounts and valuable warranties and protections.
- Become a Solutions Partner
  Interested in being considered for a three-year partnership agreement with NERCOMP?
- Corporate Associates
  Learn more about NERCOMP partnerships that bring professional development and other valuable expertise to our organization.
About Us
- Who We Are
  We are a professional society for University and Collegiate Information Technology professionals.
- Our Mission
  NERCOMP advances innovation and leadership in educational institutions across the Northeastern United States.
- Strategic Plan
  NERCOMP continually refines its strategic goals to remain relevant to higher education.
- News & Blog
  Featuring information and technology, strategic partnerships, innovation advances and leadership in educational institutions across the Northeast.
- Our History
  NERCOMP has been a pioneer in information technology and professional development for colleges and universities since the 1950’s.
- Our Board & Staff
  NERCOMP is governed by a Board of Trustees elected from NERCOMP member institutions.
- Bylaws
  NERCOMP’s bylaws outline the terms and conditions that govern the NERCOMP Inc. Corporation and its Board of Trustees.
- Committees
  Interested in volunteering your time and energy to help cultivate communities of practice?

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Heather Dobbin

Heather Dobbin is the Information Technology Business Technology Analyst at Siena College. Heather is responsible for analyzing and assessing institutional, department, and user needs to design and develop workflows to improve and streamline processes.
She has extensive experience working in a variety of technology roles in Higher Education. Heather graduated from Siena College with a bachelor's degree in Computer Science.

Lori Halligan
Lori Halligan is an account executive with Softdocs. She works with institutions throughout the Northeast to help them realize the full value of a centralized, secure document storage and process automation solution. Having spent over 20 years in software sales, Lori has the knowledge and experience to support higher education from spending the last 13 years focused on EdTech. She has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Nebraska.

Vince Silvestri
Vince Silvestri is the Director of Sales Engineering with Softdocs and has been with the company for nearly 7 years. He leads and manages the sales engineering team, providing guidance and support as a technical consultant. With 16 years of experience in higher education technology, Vince has built relationships with key clients, partners, and stakeholders to provide additional value for their solutions, driving efficiency and collaboration across campuses.

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