New to Higher Education

February 1–26, 2027
This self-paced four-week online program is fully asynchronous and includes two live sessions: a program kickoff and a closing reflection session.

Live Sessions:
Kickoff Session: Monday, February 1, 2:00–2:30 p.m. ET
Closing Session: Wednesday, February 26, 2:00–3:00 p.m. ET
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New to Higher Education is a welcoming, self-paced onboarding experience for professionals who are new or still feel new to working in colleges and universities. Whether you’ve worked a few months or a few years in higher ed, you’ll find that this program helps you understand how institutions work, how people collaborate across campus, and how to navigate your role with greater confidence.

Through practical guidance and real-world examples, you will explore the structures, culture, and priorities that shape daily life in higher education and connect them directly to your own work. By the end of the program, you will feel more grounded in your role and better prepared to take meaningful next steps in your professional growth.

This 1-month online program includes four self-paced modules and takes approximately 4 to 5 hours to complete. The experience also includes two live sessions with facilitators. A 30-minute kickoff session helps you get started, and a 1-hour closing session provides space for reflection, questions, and planning your next steps.

**Valuable for professionals early in their higher ed experience or those transitioning into higher education from other industries.

Learning Goals

• Understand the basic structure, terminology, and culture of higher education to navigate your institution with confidence.
• Build relationships across campus by recognizing key stakeholder groups and applying approachable communication and collaboration strategies.
• Explain how institutional priorities and resources influence decisions, and apply simple strategies to align your work with these priorities and departmental goals.
• Create a personal 30–60–90-day plan that supports early wins, connection, and professional growth as you transition into higher ed.

Registration

**Please note: Registrations are for single use (one person only) and may not be shared across a team. One microcredential will be awarded to the registered individual upon successful completion. For purchases of more than 50 registrations, please contact Linnae O'Flahavan to discuss bulk discount pricing and options for offering an institution-specific cohort.

*Discover Membership: EDUCAUSE members receive special pricing on all of our professional learning offerings and more. Find out more about the benefits of membership.

Payment and Cancellation Policies

Payment for the full amount of the registration fee is due at the time of registration.

Cancellations received on or before January 25, 2027, are entitled to a full refund; there will be no refunds after this date.

Accessibility

EDUCAUSE provides real-time AI captioning for all online events, in the main room and also in breakout rooms. To request any additional accommodations and/or services, please send an email to [email protected] or call (303) 449-4430 for assistance.

Virtual Event Policies and Expectations

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