Description
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.
UMass Amherst Values:
- Excellence
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness
- Openness
- Integrity and Stewardship
- Innovation
- Impact
The Leadership Academy is comprised of 3 multi-modal learning programs that support current supervisors and managers at various levels providing information and skill development.
The Leadership Academy is open to UMass Amherst employees only; not for supervisors of only undergrad or graduate student employees. WLD has resources specific to supervising student workers.
Note: The instruction format will be in-class sessions unless otherwise noted.
If you are a non-UMass employee and are interested in obtaining supervisor development training, please contact Workplace Learning & Development for additional information at 413-545-1787 or wld@admin.umass.edu.
Eligibility and Completion Requirements
The Leadership Academy programs are open to UMass Amherst employees only; not for supervisors of only undergrad or graduate student employees. WLD has resources specific to supervising student workers.
Note: The instruction format will be in-class sessions unless otherwise noted.
Focus: Understanding the complexities of supervising at the University, strengthening foundational skills, core competencies and key behaviors needed to be an effective supervisor.
Curriculum includes:
- uncovering one’s management style
- creating positive team culture
- managing a hybrid workforce
- coaching as supervision
- managing performance
- and other topics and activities
Eligibility: The Foundations of Supervision program is for emerging supervisors at UMass Amherst, as well as those new to supervising in the University environment. Eligible individuals must:
- currently be in a role of a direct supervisor at UMass Amherst* and
- have 2 years or less of supervising experience at UMass or
- have supervisory experience and are new to supervision in the university environment.
*A direct supervisor is the person to which an employee directly reports and who supervises the employee's work on a regular basis.
Class participant capacity: 30
Completion requirements to obtain a Certificate of Completion:
- 4 live sessions
- 7 online Moodle courses (approximately 20-40 min. each)
- 1 one-hour coaching session with a WLD coach
- 2 hours of self-directed course assignments (includes: video lessons, readings, worksheets, self-reflection activities, final project)
Focus: Exploring the complexity of supervision at the University, allowing supervisors to build upon their current skill level to become more effective in their roles.
Eligibility: Individuals with more than 2 years of supervisory experience and are currently in a supervisory or management role at UMass Amherst.
Class participant capacity: 26
Completion requirements to obtain a Certificate of Completion:
- 4 live sessions
- 6 online Moodle courses (approximately 20-40 min. each)
- 1 one-hour group coaching session
- 2 hours of self-directed course assignments (includes: video lessons, readings, worksheets, self-reflection activities, final project)
Focus: Understanding of leadership dynamics, and providing tools and methods to create clear forward thinking strategies.
Eligibility: Emerging and experienced leaders.
Completion Requirements:
TBA
Schedule
Note: The instruction format will be in-class sessions unless otherwise noted.
Foundations of Supervision Session Dates and Times |
Cohort 8 Dates Spring 2023
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Cohort 9 Dates Summer 2023 |
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Day 1 9:00 am to 4:00 pm | February 7, 2023 | TBD |
Day 2 9:00 am to 4:00 pm | February 14, 2023 | TBD |
Day 3 9:00 am to 4:00 pm | February 28, 2023 | TBD |
Day 4 9:00 am to 1:30 pm | March 21, 2023 | TBD |
Essentials of Management |
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Cohort 6 Dates |
Cohort 7 Dates |
9am - 11:30 am | TBD | TBD | |
9am - 11:30 am | TBD | TBD | |
9am - 10:00 am | TBD | TBD | |
9am - 11:30 am | TBD | TBD | |
9am - 11:30 am | TBD | TBD |
Application Process and Deadlines
- 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 program specific application at any time but before the cohort deadlines listed below.
- Monitor your email for further information to confirm your enrollment and next steps.
Foundations of Supervision | Cohort 8 | Cohort 9 |
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Application Opens | Nov 15, 2022 | TBD |
Application Deadline | Jan 24, 2023 | TBD |
Essentials of Management | Cohort 6 | Cohort 7 |
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Application Opens | TBD | TBD |
Application Deadline | TBD | TBD |
This program is currently in development.
Submit your application
Please complete the online application for the Foundations of Supervision Cohort 8 ( Spring 2023) here.
Leadership Academy Reflections from Alumni
Recognizing the graduates of Foundations of Supervision Cohort 1.
Recognizing the graduates of Essentials of Management Cohort 1.