Mission
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
Description
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 (not for supervisors of only undergrad or graduate student employees). 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.
Completion Requirements and Eligibility
- 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.
Schedule
|
Cohort 1 Session Dates |
Cohort 2 Session Dates |
Cohort 3 Session Dates |
Session Times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 10/1/19 | Thu 2/13/20 | Wed 5/13/20 | 9am - 4pm |
| Tue 10/8/19 | Thu 2/20/20 | Wed 5/20/20 | 9am - 4pm |
| Tue 11/5/19 | Thu 3/19/20 | Wed 6/17/20 | 8:30am - 10:30am |
| Tue 12/10/19 | Thu 4/9/20 | Wed 7/15/20 | 9am-Noon, 12-1:30pm (lunch) |
|
Cohort 1 Session Dates |
Cohort 2 Session Dates |
Cohort 3 Session Dates |
Session Times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 11/6/19 | Tue 3/10/20 | Thur 6/4/20 | 9am-4pm |
| Wed 12/4/19 | Tue 4/7/20 | Thur 6/25/20 | 8:30am-10:30am |
| Wed 1/15/20 | Tue 5/5/20 | Thur 7/16/20 | 9am-Noon, 12-1:30pm (lunch) |
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 according to the cohort deadlines listed below.
- Monitor your email for further information to confirm your enrollment and next steps.
| Foundations of Supervision | Cohort 1 - Fall 2019 | Cohort 2 – Spring 2020 | Cohort 3 – Summer 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application Opens | August 23, 2019 | January 2, 2020 | April 1, 2020 |
| Application Deadline | September 13, 2019 | January 30, 2020 | April 29, 2020 |
| Essentials of Management | Cohort 1 – Fall 2019 | Cohort 2 – Spring 2020 | Cohort 3 – Summer 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application Opens | October 1, 2019 | January 28, 2020 | April 23, 2020 |
| Application Deadline | October 23, 2019 | February 25, 2020 | May 21, 2020 |
| Strategic Leadership | Cohort 1 – Fall 2019 | Cohort 2 – Spring 2020 | Cohort 3 – Summer 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In development | In development | In development |
Submit your application
Please select the program you are interested in and submit your application by the deadline date. Applications will be considered in order of date submitted. Class size is limited to 26 participants.
Foundations of Supervision Spring 2020 Deadline date: January 30, 2020
Foundations of Supervision Summer 2020 Deadline date: April 29, 2020
Essentials of Management Fall 2019 Deadline date: October 23, 2019
Essentials of Management Spring 2020 Deadline date: February 25, 2020
Essentials of Management Summer 2020 Deadline date: May 21, 2020
