We are excited to announce that UWM will be hosting Principles of Supervision and Management! A Fall 2025 Cohort will be open only to UWM managers and supervisors, with costs covered through funding by university leadership (no costs from departments).

Principles of Supervision and Management (PSM) is an 11-week course for Universities of Wisconsin managers and supervisors to develop and strengthen supervisory skills such as conflict management, onboarding, and managing employee transitions.

Throughout this course you will learn and practice skills to create and maintain a healthy, inclusive, and engaging work environment for employees.

Why Should You Attend?

  • Enhance leadership skills to be more effective in your role
  • Learn about resources and policies on campus to support supervisors and employees
  • Practice navigating scenarios and build a network of manager and supervisor colleagues across UWM

Course Details

Dates and Times:

Mondays, September 15 through December 1, 2025.

Most classes will be held via Zoom from 12:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.

Please Note the Following Special Dates:

  • September 15th class will be held in-person at the Lubar Entrepreneurship Center from 10:00 A.M. – 2:30 P.M.
  • There will be no class on November 24th.
  • December 1st class will be held in-person at the Lubar Entrepreneurship Center from 12:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.

Enrollment Fee:

This special cohort is available through one-time funding from UWM leadership.

More Information:

For complete course overview and information please visit:

Principles of Supervision and Management website

How To Enroll:

Enrollment open through July 15.

Principles of Supervision and Management Enrollment Form

Participants will be notified by August 11 with confirmation of their enrollment. If there is overwhelming interest in the event, attendance may be capped.

Questions:

Contact Jennifer Cramer, Learning and Development Specialist, with questions.

hr-training@uwm.edu


What Participants are Saying About PSM

Supervisors are the foundation for a healthy, inclusive, and engaging work environment. Without this course, I would not understand the impact my management and supervision style would have on my team and department. My success as a supervisor is dependent on the success of my employees.”

Kayle

UW-La Crosse

This course is excellent for the new supervisor or seasoned manager that may be new the UW System. I wholeheartedly recommend this course.”

Anthony

UW-Stevens Point

“The PSM course is a valuable training program for managers looking to enhance their supervision skills and build or sustain inclusive, engaging teams. I appreciated the reflection time, peer discussions, and role-playing exercises. The course gave me confidence in my supervision skills and the tools to continue to be a thoughtful, effective leader. I highly recommend it to colleagues looking to learn and grow in their supervisory journey.”

Alejandra Lopez

Assistant Director

Undergraduate Students Services

Lubar College of Business