Guiding new leaders with purpose, vision, and integrity.
Compass provides supervisors and managers with a strong foundation for effective leadership while creating opportunities for continued growth throughout their careers. The program combines essential knowledge about the responsibilities of supervision with practical tools, thoughtful leadership development, and learning experiences that help leaders strengthen their confidence and judgment. Through a combination of foundational learning and ongoing professional development, Compass encourages leaders to continue learning, connecting with colleagues, and building the skills needed to lead people effectively in an evolving university environment.
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An Overview of the Compass Leadership Program
Overview of Compass Leadership Program
Purpose & Impact
After completing the program, participants will:
Lead teams with clarity, empathy, and professionalism
Navigate compliance and policy with confidence
Build trust and drive engagement across their teams
Approach challenges with a solution-oriented mindset
Model university values through inclusive, effective supervision
Program Highlights
Foundational Digital Learning — Self-paced learning provides supervisors with essential knowledge about their responsibilities and expectations at Â鶹Æƽâ°æ.
Practical Tools and Resources — Job aids, guides, checklists, and other resources provide support that leaders can return to when they need it.
Continued Leadership Development — Workshops, live learning sessions, and other experiences allow supervisors and managers to deepen their skills beyond foundational learning.
Campus-Wide Learning and Connection — Shared learning experiences bring together leaders from across the university to exchange perspectives, practices, and experiences.
Recognition for Continued Growth — The Compass Leadership digital badge recognizes supervisors who extend their development through designated leadership learning opportunities.
An Ongoing Leadership Community — The Compass Alumni Network helps graduates stay connected to new learning opportunities, resources, colleagues, and emerging leadership topics.
Program Topics
Building Strong Teams
Onboarding for Success
Understanding Pay & Legal Standards
Workplace Safety
Leave & Disability
Performance & Conversations
Offboarding
Participation Requirements
Complete the required digital learning modules to build a foundation in the essential responsibilities of supervision at Â鶹Æƽâ°æ.
Participate in qualifying leadership learning experiences offered through the campus leadership learning catalog.
Choose learning opportunities that fit your development needs and interests, rather than following a prescribed sequence of workshops.
Complete requirements at your own pace, allowing leadership development to fit alongside your professional responsibilities.
Why This Matters
Compass equips managers to lead in alignment with the university's values by fostering a positive workplace culture, upholding compliance standards, and developing confident, capable leaders who drive results.
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Compass provides supervisors and managers with a strong foundation for effective leadership while creating opportunities for continued growth throughout their careers. The program combines essential knowledge about the responsibilities of supervision with practical tools, thoughtful leadership development, and learning experiences that help leaders strengthen their confidence and judgment. Through a combination of foundational learning and ongoing professional development, Compass encourages leaders to continue learning, connecting with colleagues, and building the skills needed to lead people effectively in an evolving university environment.