The Centre for Higher Education Research and Development (CHERD) offers a number of intensive residential programs each year. These programs are designed to meet the needs of administrative leaders in universities and colleges at a variety of levels.

Senior University Administrators Course (SUAC)

An advanced management course for experienced administrators responsible for making institutional policy, including presidents, rectors, principals, vice-presidents, provosts, associate vice-presidents, treasurers, comptrollers, registrars, chief librarians, deans and senior directors of services. The curriculum examines legal issues and institutional policies, power and influence in the organization, restructuring issues, resource management, negotiation and conflict management, and the changing leadership role.

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University Management Course (UMC)

A management course for administrators of academic and administrative units with direct responsibility for recommending and implementing policy, including department heads, chairs, associate deans, managers, directors of services and executive assistants. The curriculum examines human rights, administrative and contract law, financial management and planning, human resource management and conflict resolution.

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Institute on the Student Experience (ISE)

A student affairs and services course for those working with students in a student affairs and services office, or working with students as an academic advisor, or a member of a registrar’s office, or some other capacity in a university or college setting. This course is designed to develop awareness and understanding of student affairs and services and student-centered education and provide an opportunity for interaction with colleagues from across Canada.

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Heads and Chairs – Challenges in Academic Leadership

This workshop is dedicated to helping Chairs/Heads reflect together on the challenges, opportunities and responsibilities of this critical role in universities and colleges. Topics include the changing academic culture, leadership in a collegial environment, faculty development, the legal structure of the university and rights and responsibilities and fostering a teaching culture.

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Canadian Institute on Student Affairs and Services (CISAS)

This course is designed to develop your awareness and understanding of Student Affairs and Services and provide you with an opportunity to interact with, and learn from your colleagues.  CISAS is targeted to all those working in the field of student services; front-line personnel, academic advisors, or counselors; those brand new to the field, seasoned professionals, or academics with new responsibilities in the field of student services.

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