RIHETC Spring 2026 Workshop Schedule
A limited number of seats may be available for staff from non-member higher education institutions. Please send inquiries to amclean@rihetc.org.
Reconnecting to Your Own Career Journey + Connecting with Your Teammates
Our worlds have been turned a bit upside down these past several years. We have each had to focus our energy on everyone else: students, colleagues, and family. But what about you? For a well needed change, this session will provide the space and literal breathing room to pause and assess your own work life. We will use mindfulness, reflection and journal writing to tap into what you love about your work and what talents make you feel alive, and break into small groups to share what you discover. Flow, values, and daily gratitude are some of the concepts we will discuss as paths to increased happiness and engagement at work.
Thursday, February 26, 2026 9:00 am to 12 pm
Facilitator: Sabrina Woods
Providence College, Slavin Center Rm 116, 1 Cunningham Square, Providence
From Paper to Pixels: Organizing Your Digital Life & Building a Smarter Hybrid Workflow
In today’s fast-paced, tech-driven world, disorganization—both digital and physical—can lead to missed opportunities, wasted time, and unnecessary stress. Many people feel stuck between cluttered digital files, overflowing inboxes, and stacks of paper they’re afraid to let go of. This interactive workshop addresses these common pain points by exploring how to organize digital information effectively while also evaluating the role of paper tools in a modern workflow.
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 9:00 am to 12 pm
Facilitator: Lisa Griffith
Location: Bryant University, Academic Hall Rm MRC3, 1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield
Strategic Planning: Developing A Plan That Engages Your Team and Meets Your Organization’s Needs
Setting goals within your sphere and helping employees set and reach goals is a critical part of every manager’s job. Staff members at all levels want to see how their work contributes to the larger Organizational strategy, and setting the right targets makes this connection clear for everyone.
Thursday, March 26, 2026 9 am to 12 pm
Facilitator: Dr. Peter Langton
Bryant University, Academic Hall Rm MRC3, 1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield
AI-Enhanced Communication: Writing with Clarity and Confidence
Hands-on skill-building
A 3-hour practical session where participants learn to use AI tools to improve their professional writing efficiency. Through guided practice with real scenarios - difficult emails, policy explanations, time-sensitive communications - participants gain concrete skills they can apply immediately.
Thursday, April 9, 2026 9 am to 12 pm
Facilitator: Ann Grieves
Bryant University, Academic Hall Rm MRC3, 1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield
Speak with Impact: Mastering Public Speaking, Presentations & Storytelling
Whether you're leading a team, influencing stakeholders, or inspiring a crowd, your ability to communicate with clarity and confidence is essential. This interactive workshop is designed to help leaders at all levels elevate their public speaking and presentation skills in ways that feel authentic, grounded, and effective. Through a blend of practical tools and experiential learning, participants will gain techniques to structure impactful messages, engage diverse audiences, and harness the power of their voice, presence, and storytelling. You’ll build greater awareness of your natural speaking style, learn how to strengthen your presence in high-visibility moments, and walk away with simple frameworks you can immediately apply to communicate with greater confidence and influence.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 9 am to 12 pm
Facilitator: Ilhiana Rojas Saldana
Location: University of Rhode Island, Memorial Union Atrium 2