Events
We are always working on new ways to bring higher education professionals together.
Upcoming Virtual Event
Becoming Your Best Self: Resilience Strategies for Career, Family, and Life Transitions
Navigate life’s changes with resilience, discipline, and purpose. Learn practical habit-based strategies to overcome burnout, build confidence, and create sustainable growth in both your personal and professional life.
Featured Presenter
Max Quinn, M.Ed. — Higher Ed Leader, Nutrition & Resilience Coach
Max is a leadership educator and resilience coach with more than 15 years of experience in student affairs, enrollment management, and leadership development. Drawing from his own personal transformation, Max helps individuals build resilience, accountability, and sustainable systems for long-term growth.
In-Person Networking Events
Expand your network in the higher education community.
The Higher Education Networking Collective is a community dedicated to fostering meaningful connections and career growth for professionals working in higher education. Join us for an engaging networking event where you can connect, share insights, and build relationships with colleagues across institutions. Open to all higher education professionals!
Professional Development Event
Managing Blind Spots
Senate Chambers, Curry Student Center, Room 333
This workshop dives into personal blind spots — when strengths go into overdrive. Through reflective discussions, participants will increase self-awareness, learn to identify their blind spot triggers, and develop techniques to prevent strengths from becoming weaknesses.
Workshop Fee: $30 — Includes:
About the Facilitator
Anne Grieves — Gallup Certified CliftonStrengths Coach & Associate Director of Career Design, Northeastern University
Anne coaches individuals, groups, and teams toward identifying and achieving their goals. Through assessments, in-depth conversations, and developmental programming, she helps people maximize their personal and professional potential and experience a deeper sense of fulfillment.
Mark Your Calendar
The 2026 HENC Professional Development Day is coming October 29!
Join us for a full day of learning, connection, and career growth at Simmons University in Boston. Sessions will focus on helping higher education professionals show up more effectively, grow intentionally, and navigate an increasingly complex workplace.
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