Senior University Administrators Course lecture

SUAC Winter 2027

Hybrid delivery from January 20 to March 19, 2027

Fees: $4,450 plus GST
Pricing subject to change without notice.

In-person session schedule

Participants will be responsible for their own travel and accommodations as well as meals on their own time. Refreshments and meals will be provided during scheduled sessions.

January 20 to 22, 2027
Location: Winnipeg, MB

Full session schedule to be provided.

  • Thursday, January 22, 2026
    Room 160 Extended Education Complex, University of Manitoba
    10 am to 5 pm CST
    Transportation from hotel & full session schedule to be provided
    Refreshments, breakfast and lunch included

    Thursday evening networking dinner
    Inn at the Forks
     
  • Friday, January 23, 2026
    Room 160 Extended Education Complex, University of Manitoba
    8:00 am to 2:30 pm CST
    Transportation from hotel & full session schedule to be provided
    Refreshments, breakfast and lunch included

Virtual session schedule

Two-hour sessions will be offered on Fridays from 10 am to Noon CST. 

February 12
February 26
March 12
March 19
 

Key topic areas

  • Building Networks for Advancement and Support
  • Power and Influence
  • Tactics/Models to Mobilize Change
  • Responding to Current Trends in HE
  • Conflict Management/Resolution
  • Crisis Management/Leadership
  • Balancing Big Picture with D2D
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Budgeting in Challenging Times
  • EDIA in the Academy

Course description

  • CHERD’s Senior University Administrators Course (SUAC) has been a staple course offering at the University of Manitoba since 1987. The course has trained over 1,000 senior administrators who have gone on to executive positions such as provost and president. 

    Our 2026 programming will be offered in a hybrid format. Our new model delivers highly relevant content with one in-person and several synchronous online components. This format allows for more flexibility, respecting time and budget constraints. SUAC 2026 builds on the feedback from previous cohorts and our advisory group of senior leaders from Canadian universities. SUAC is updated annually.

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Facilitation team

TBD

Guest presenters

Our facilitation team will be joined by guest experts and presenters.

TBD

Application process

Applicants holding senior leadership positions at universities, polytechnics and colleges apply directly. Please apply early. Class size is limited.

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185 Extended Education Complex
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada

204-474-8800
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