
January 31, 2023
Faculty Application: https://tinyurl.com/2023MMI
May 21, 2023
Start of MMI 2023
May 25, 2023
End of MMI 2023
2023 NASPA REGION III/SACSA MID-MANAGER'S INSTITUTE
Division/Group Events Supporting the Profession Region III AVP or "Number Two" Faculty Mid-Level Senior Level VP for Student Affairs
May 21 - May 25, 2023 University of North Carolina Wilmington | Wilmington, North Carolina
The Mid-Manager's Institute (MMI) is a focused and unique professional development experience presented by a partnership between SACSA and NASPA Region III. It offers an opportunity for mid-level professionals to enhance and develop the skills, relationships, and dispositions that distinguish them in the profession and enables them to make more meaningful contributions to the people and programs they serve.
Please send any inquiries to Christopher Ndiritu, NASPA/SACSA MMI Program Assistant ([email protected]).
Please note that all links on this page regarding the application are for faculty. Participant application will be available February-March.
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Call for Faculty
The 2023 Mid-Manager’s Institute is currently seeking senior student affairs professionals from Region III/SACSA to serve as the faculty mentors for the institute participants. Each faculty member will lead a cluster of 8-10 participants through the institute and serve as their mentor, facilitate small group discussions, and lead a presentation on a specific topic during the institute. The Institute will cover transportation and travel expenses and all faculty will stay on the University of North Carolina Wilmington campus. Faculty must be able to commit for the entirety of the institute. Apply Here: https://tinyurl.com/2023MMI
About MMI
What is the Mid-Manager’s Institute?
The Mid-Manager’s Institute is an application-based program with focused and unique professional development experiences sponsored by SACSA and NASPA Region III. It offers an opportunity for mid-level professionals to enhance and develop the skills, relationships, and dispositions that distinguish them in the profession, and enables them to make more meaningful contributions to the people and programs they serve.
Participants have the opportunity to learn from faculty mentors, guest presenters, and their mid-level colleagues. Past topics included: managing from the middle, navigating politics and campus climate, strategic planning, synergy between academic affairs and student affairs, professional competencies, and career planning. Participants leave with strategies and skills that will make an impact when they return to campus.
The Mid-Manager’s Institute is designed for individuals with at least five years of experience as a full-time professional with supervisory responsibility of one or more units and professional staff.
Role of Faculty
What Is The Role of Faculty?
The 2023 Mid-Manager’s Institute is currently seeking senior student affairs professionals from Region III/SACSA to serve as the faculty mentors for the institute participants. Each faculty member will lead a cluster of 8-10 participants through the institute and serve as their mentor, facilitate small group discussions, and lead a presentation on a specific topic during the institute. The Institute will cover transportation and travel expenses and all faculty will stay on the University of North Carolina Wilmington campus. Faculty must be able to commit for the entirety of the institute.
Call for Faculty - Apply Here!
Individuals who wish to be considered for 2023 Mid-Manager’s Institute faculty can submit an application here by January 31st, 2023.
- Name, current position, institution, etc
- A current resume
- A brief statement of interest (300-500 words)
Participant
Don't Miss Out -- Join Us As A Participant
Participants have the opportunity to learn from faculty mentors, guest presenters, and their mid-level colleagues. Past topics included: managing from the middle, navigating politics and campus climate, strategic planning, synergy between academic affairs and student affairs, professional competencies, and career planning. Participants leave with strategies and skills that will make an impact when they return to campus.
Please stay tuned for the application in February-March.
Apply Now for 2023 NASPA REGION III/SACSA MID-MANAGER'S INSTITUTE
The Mid-Manager's Institute is a focused and unique professional development experience presented by a partnership between SACSA and NASPA Region III.
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About University of North Carolina Wilimington
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to learning through the integration of teaching and mentoring with research and service. Guided by our strategic plan, the university is committed to nurturing a campus culture that reflects its values of diversity and globalization, ethics and integrity, and excellence and innovation. A public institution with more than 15,000 students, the university is focused on supporting and enhancing the student-centered learning experience that has been a hallmark since its founding in 1947. UNCW offers an array of programs at the baccalaureate and master’s levels, and doctoral programs in marine biology, educational leadership, psychology and nursing practice. Find out why we're excited to be at University of North Carolina Wilimington!
About Wilmington, North Carolina
The heart of Wilmington is concentrated in its lively, walkable river district, which showcases the city’s progressive culture and historic setting. Defined by its rich past and a bright future, Wilmington, NC, is a vibrant riverfront city with timeless character that has preserved its historic places, while fostering an ever-evolving independent spirit. From the charm of its moss-draped, brick-lined historic district to the evolving north-end of its river district, there are new things to discover around every corner. As history moves forward with each exciting new addition, the city mingles historic architecture with modern design and new attractions like a waterfront park and amphitheater, hotels and restaurants – all connected by the nearly two miles of scenic Riverwalk making it easy to move around. At the center of it all is the river that inspires new experiences and fresh ideas, as seen from the local storefronts and cafes, to the film industry, and local arts and music scene.
Check out what's in store for you in Wilmington, NC.