The UMass Amherst Leadership Academy expands the effectiveness of supervisors, managers and leaders to strengthen their capacity to build a community of choice by aligning the University’s values and mission with a successful practice of managing people, building relationships and driving results.

University of Massachusetts Amherst Values

• Excellence
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness
• Openness
• Integrity and Stewardship
• Innovation
• Impact

The UMass Amherst Leadership Academy is comprised of 3 programs that support supervisors at various levels providing information and skill development for current supervisors and managers. This is a multi-modal learning program that includes in-person classroom and online components. 

Foundations of Supervision focuses on the foundational skills, core competencies and key behaviors one needs to be an effective supervisor at the University. This program is designed for individuals with less than 2 years of supervisory experience.

Essentials of Management explores the complexity of supervision at the University, allowing supervisors to build upon their current skill level to become more effective in their roles. This program is designed for individuals with 2 or more years of supervisory experience. 

Strategic Leadership gives emerging and experienced leaders an understanding of leadership dynamics, and provides tools and methods to create clear forward thinking strategies.

• Participants must attend all in-person sessions and complete all assigned classroom and on-line course work. 
   
• This program is open to UMASS Amherst employees only. If you are a non-UMASS employee and are interested in obtaining supervisor development training, please contact Workplace Learning and Development for additional information at 413-545-1787 or wld@admin.umass.edu. 

• Discuss your interest in attending the program with your manager. Consider ways your participation in the program can improve your performance and engagement as well as for your team.
• Submit your online application accoring to the cohort deadlines. You can find the application deadlines below. Applications will be available mid August 2019
• Monitor your email for further information to confirm your enrollment and next steps.