Professional Development Offerings (Jan - Mar)

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Information Technology Services

EDUCAUSE and NERCOMP are professional development organizations for employees of colleges and universities. EDUCAUSE focuses on higher education institutions nationally, while NERCOMP focuses on ones in the Northeast. 

WPI is a member institution of both groups. One benefit is their free and reduced cost webinars and training. The following list is a few of their offerings for January - March that may be of interest to WPI employees. For their full list of upcoming events, please visit EDUCAUSE's and NERCOMP's event pages.

If you have any questions about these sessions, please contact the organization directly.

 

January 2025

Pajamas and Water Coolers: Creating a Thriving Community in Virtual Spaces (NERCOMP)

  • 1/28 webinar
  • How do we nurture a sense of community without those casual chats by the water cooler or spontaneous hallway conversations when our teams are spread across screens, time zones, and hybrid schedules?

 

February 2025

Beyond Inclusion: Unlocking the Value of Neurodiversity in the Workplace (NERCOMP)

  • 2/5 webinar
  • Attendees will explore the benefits of embracing neurodiversity to create a workplace culture that enhances employee morale, productivity, and belonging.

 

Building a Personal Brand (EDUCAUSE)

  • 2/20 webinar
  • In this webinar, we will discuss where to start in building a personal brand while staying authentic to yourself.

 

March 2025

Workshop Series for New Managers (NERCOMP)

  • 3/7 - 4/25 hybrid course
  • The program is targeted at early-stage leaders and focuses on the practical knowledge and skills needed to succeed in management and leadership in higher education

 

New to Higher Education: Getting Acclimated (EDUCAUSE)

  • 3/12 webinar
  • Embrace the excitement of transitioning into academia with this empowering workshop that will help you navigate the language, culture, and landscape of higher education.