Workshop Series for New Managers - Spring 2022

Overview

Workshop Series for New Managers - Spring 2022

When:
Online course - Canvas and Zoom - February 28, 2022 - April 29, 2022
Weekly synchronous webinar on Fridays at 2pm
The  April 29th session will run from 2pm - 4pm EST

Registration Fee:
NERCOMP Member: $550
Non-Member $700
The registration covers the full course and material

Event Overview
​The curriculum is targeted at early-stage leaders: recently appointed or aspiring managers or supervisors. The program focuses on the practical knowledge and skills needed to succeed in management and leadership in higher education. Topics to be covered in the course include interpersonal communication skills; budget and finance; managing time, delegation and managing up; project management; leadership modes; and performance management.

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 February 28 - April 29.  Each week of the course will include videos, discussions, and activities. Attendance in the weekly meetings is required.

Seats are limited, register now.  Registration closes Friday, February 18th, or when the class is filled. 

Applications will be reviewed by a committee, and you will be notified as to your acceptance as soon as possible.

Accessibility
NERCOMP strives to make its online offerings and In-person workshops accessible for 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 prior to the event via email to nercomp@nercomp.org.

Event Disclaimer:
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Agenda

Please note: The schedule of topics is subject to change

Event Schedule:

Program Agenda:  February 28 - April 29, 2022
Note: Participants are required to attend a full-class meeting every Friday beginning at 2:00pm; see the details below. 

Module Zero:
February 28th - March 4th - Introductions and Overview
Friday, March 4th - Weekly Meeting 2:00pm - 3:00pm Eastern

Module One:
March 5th - March 11th - Module 1 – Interpersonal Communication and Delegation
Friday, March 11th - Weekly Meeting 2:00pm - 3:00pm Eastern

Module Two:
March 12th  - March 18th - Module 2 – Budget and Finance
Friday, March 18th - Weekly Meeting 2:00pm - 3:00pm Eastern

Module Three:
March 19th - March 25th- Module 3 – Project Management  
Friday, March 25th- Weekly Meeting - Friday, 2:00pm - 3:00pm Eastern

Module Four:
March 26th - April 1st - Module 4 – Time Management  
Friday, April 1st - Weekly Meeting 2:00pm - 3:00pm Eastern

Module Five:
April 2nd - April 8th - Module 5 – Performance Management  
Friday, April 8th - Weekly Meeting 2:00pm - 3:00pm Eastern

Module Six:
April 9th - April 29th - Module 6 – Vision of Future Self
Friday, April 15th - NO MEETING
Friday, April 22nd - NO MEETING
Friday, April 29th - Final Presentations 2:00pm - 4:00pm Eastern
 

Speakers

Speaker: Frank Furnari
Frank is the Communication, Documentation, and Training Manager for Boston University’s Information Services & Technology. His team is involved in all aspects of IT-related communication and training efforts both for IT staff as well as for BU’s client community. Frank started working at BU in 1999 as a student employee and has had a variety of responsibilities over the years. Frank most recently was the Service Desk Manager for BU Medical Campus IT. During his tenure at BU, he’s helped manage three Exchange migrations and three Service Desk ticketing software implementations. He is a trained facilitator, Six Sigma Green Belt, and has earned both HDI Support Center Manager and ITIL Foundations certifications. Frank holds a BA and MBA from BU. Frank has served on the board of The Wellesley Players, a community theatre based in Wellesley, MA, managing the theatre’s box office and social media presence. In addition, Frank works on various technical aspects of shows with the Wellesley Players and other theatres in the area.
 

Speaker: Mimi Royston
Mimi is the Chief Information Officer at American International College. Ms. Royston is an experienced leader with a strong technical background, developed over the past 20 years as an information technology professional. She has both depth and breadth in IT management and operational experience in the following areas: networking, server management, security, helpdesk, desktop support, training, grant writing, web support, and instructional technology. Mimi holds an M.B.A. from Assumption College in 2005 and maintains her CISSP certification.

Mimi is responsible for leading the AIC Information Technology staff and the wide range of services IT delivers to the college community in the areas of instructional and administrative information systems, infrastructure, technology support, and IT-related innovation. She is leading the development of a shared vision for technology that supports American International College's mission and will establish and execute strategies to achieve that vision in a collaborative, transparent, and cost-effective way.

Speaker: Colleen Wheeler
Colleen has spent over three decades developing progressive learning and development opportunities in a variety of educational environments. A gifted music teacher, Colleen has most recently provided technology education, outreach, and organizational development for Wheaton College’s Web Strategy and Library and Information Services teams.

Colleen served as an officer on the Board of Trustees of NERCOMP (Northeast Regional Computing Program), and chaired Board committees overseeing professional development programming and membership education. She helped institute NERCOMP’s unique and successful caucus-based, all-volunteer program of instructional workshops and helped found the organization’s popular Management Series (Parts I and II).

She co-founded the Susan Vogt Leadership Fellows Program for The Boston Consortium for Higher Education and serves on its Advisory Board. Colleen is also a dean of the NERCOMP Learning Organization Academy, a Frye Institute fellow, and a Klingenstein Summer fellow.