​Northeast Immersion Retreat:
Mercy By The Sea Retreat & Conference Center
(On The Long Island Sound in Madison, Connecticut)
Monday, June 1st - Friday, June 5th 2020​


​​Registration
Includes:

  • 60-hour training curriculum led by expert facilitators.
  • Networking and relationship-building with a community of passionate     leadership educators.
  • Hands-on learning opportunities to experiment with dynamic facilitation techniques.
  • Hard-copy training resources including our 330-page Training Manual and            a year-long subscription / virtual access to videos and worksheets.
  • Lodging at the tranquil, beach-side Mercy By The Sea Retreat Center for our        4 nights together.
  • Meals, snacks, and coffee/tea for the full 5 days.
  • Airport or train pick-ups from Hartford (CT) and Providence (RI).
  • Two leadership training-coaching sessions after becoming certified.
  • Unlimited leadership training jam sessions scheduled throughout the year.
  • Grants to support the leadership training initiatives of our graduates!
$2,200 
(Double Occupancy)
$2,600 
(Single Occupancy)
Review the Program Outcomes and the Theories, Practices, and Facilitation Skills to be Explored!

Scholarships Available!
90% of our participants receive partial scholarships -
potentially reducing the cost to $800!

Retreat Schedule

Immersion Retreat Schedule

Facilitators:

Cameron Beatty

Assistant Professor
Florida State University

Cameron's leadership 
interests include:
  • ​The intersections of gender and race in leadership education.
  • Leadership development of people of color.
  • Global leadership education. 

Christine Gravelle

Director, Student Activities
Texas A&M University

Christine's leadership
​interests include:
  • Global leadership and NGO/nonprofit development. ​
  • Student Affairs educators leadership development
  • Emotional intelligence.

Jonathan Kroll​

Lecturer
University of Rhode Island

Jonathan's leadership
​interests include:
  • Enhancing the training skills of leadership educators.
  • Simplifying theories for easy implementation into practice.
  • Guiding the LTCP as Exec. Dir. ​

Retreat Location:
​Mercy By The Sea

Mercy By The Sea Retreat and Conference Center is a picturesque sea-side location ideal for our intentional, immersive, and intimate leadership train-the-trainer experience. Nestled on the idyllic Long Island Sound in Madison, Connecticut, Mercy is only an hour from Hartford (CT) and Providence (RI) and less than two hours from Boston (MA) and New Jersey / New York City. This is an ideal location for New Englanders and those traveling from afar - especially because we offer *complimentary* airport and train pick-ups/drop-offs!

We have reserved the private Seascape House - a unique, contemporary, and handicapped accessible building with floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook the grounds and Sound. There are eight private bed/bathrooms, a Great Room (which will become the central hub and training space), dining room, lounge, dialogue nooks, and gourmet kitchen.

The grounds provide the perfect mix of indoor and outdoor reflective spaces. The natural environment includes gardens, lush tree canopies and flowering bushes, and a labyrinth. Don't forget your bathing suit - there is a private beach which will host our "beach party"! Indoors, Mercy offers a library, chapel and art gallery. We will be sure to make use of all Mercy has to offer during the 5-day Immersion Retreat. 

The meals at Mercy By The Sea may prove to be a highlight. They pride themselves on serving "food that feeds the soul." Each meal (all meals, snacks, and coffee/tea are included in the cost of the program) are prepared as simple healthy meals made from local and organic produce as much as possible. Mercy serves both hot and cold Continental breakfasts and lunches. The afternoon meal always includes a salad bar, various combinations of soups, sandwiches, and lunch-time entrees - with cookies and fruit as dessert options. Dinners feature a protein, starch, vegetable, tossed salad, bread, and house-made desserts. 
Mercy By The Sea Indoors Spaces
Mercy By The Sea Outdoor Spaces
*Photos courtesy of Mercy By The Sea*

Immersion Retreat Details:

The Immersion Retreat Includes:

60-Hour Curriculum

This is the most comprehensive leadership train-the-trainer experience on the market. We dive deep in our exploration
of leadership theories, practices, and facilitation skills. We want you to know this leadership material. More importantly, we want this leadership material integrated into your own leadership
​habits and into the leadership training experiences of your students.

Connected Community

Like all great leadership and professional development experiences, this program is an opportunity to cultivate relationships and expand your network of other Student Affairs educators passionate about leadership development. Our strong sense of community is a hallmark of the Leadership Trainer Certification Program.

Engaged Learning

The Leadership Trainer Certification Program is a hands-on learning experience. We learn by doing. We have created this experience to be a is a
safe space for you to experiment with applying leadership theory to your leadership practice, exercising diverse leadership skills - hard and soft, and actually facilitating experiential learning activities along with reflective dialogue.

Scholarships & Grants 

Expert Facilitators

Online Resources
Our 'friendly financial model' makes it easy for you to say, "yes!" At the front end, we offer scholarships to support our participants - with 90% of our participants receiving funding. At the back end, after becoming certified, our graduates have an opportunity to apply for grants to support their leadership training programs and initiatives. 
Our expert facilitators are leadership scholars and seasoned professionals who have years of experience training and teaching leadership in diverse contexts and formats. We love leadership! More importantly, we are energized by the opportunity to train you to be a knowledgeable, proficient, and dynamic leadership trainer.
Our 60-hour curriculum is just the beginning! In addition to the hands-on learning experience, each participant has access to an incredible online library of resources including videos and written material - namely, case studies, reflection questions, worksheets, and more. This online space is also a hub to connect with other Leadership Trainer graduates!

Pick-Ups & Drop-Offs

For participants traveling from afar, we are glad to offer complimentary transportation pick-ups and drop-offs before and after the Immersion Retreat. Although these differ based on actual program, they typically include both airport and train stations.

Leadership Coaching

LTCP Graduates receive two leadership-training coaching sessions in advance of their first leadership trainings after becoming certified. These are designed to ensure you are prepared to shine and deliver exceptional leadership training experiences for your participants.

Training Manual

Every participant receives our
330-page Training Manual that has been specifically written to compliment this program. It includes overviews of leadership theories, leadership practices, and facilitation skills - as well as reflection space, case studies, and more!