Employee Development Academy |
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Spring 2025 |
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Employee Essentials |
Developing Your Emotional Intelligence |
Participants will be provided with a foundational understanding of emotional intelligence and practical strategies to enhance their emotional intelligence skills. The course is designed to facilitate personal and professional growth by fostering self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills. |
1/22/2025 9:00 - 10:30 AM Zoom |
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Employee Essentials |
Leveraging Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
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Participants will learn that fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace is not just a moral imperative but a strategic advantage. This course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to effectively leverage diversity and inclusion within their organizations. |
2/5/2025 Time and Location tbd
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Employee Essentials |
Working Through Conflict
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Participants will complete the Style Matters assessment prior to the course to identify different conflict styles and their impacts. You will develop effective communication techniques to manage and resolve conflicts. To foster a collaborative work environment, you will be able to apply conflict resolution strategies. |
2/18/2025 Time and Location tbd
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Employee Essentials |
Performance Management at UBalt for the Employee NEW COURSE |
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2/25/2025 Time and Location tbd
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Employee Essentials |
Shifting Your Mindset: Dealing with People in Difficult Situations |
Participants will learn basic principles when dealing with customers in difficult situations. You will consider the four choices you have in any challenging situation. We will explore eight types of difficult customers and how to handle their behaviors. Additional tools and techniques to help you be heard will be shared. |
3/4/2025 Time and Location tbd
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The Basics of Supervision at UBalt
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Whether you are a new supervisor at UBalt or would like to update your understanding of your role, this course is for YOU! This session will cover:
Note: There will be a separate training course for supervisors on the updated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). |
2/6/2025 9:00 - 11:00 AM Zoom Additional sessions will be available throughout the Spring semester
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Supervisor Essentials |
Supervising Your Team
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Participants will learn how to build trust by using effective communication methods for remote and in-person team members. Implement strategies for remote performance management and accountability. Foster a positive team culture that supports a hybrid environment.
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1/22/2025 1:00 - 2:30 PM Zoom
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Supervisor Essentials |
Providing Feedback throughout the Year
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Participants will learn best practices for preparing for and delivering feedback. Learn how to deal with nervousness about giving feedback. And recognize how to manage negative reactions to feedback.
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2/6/2025 1:00 - 2:30 PM Zoom
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Supervisor Essentials |
Performance Management at UBalt for the Supervisor NEW COURSE |
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2/20/2025 Time and Location tbd |
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Supervisor Essentials |
Creating Psychological Safety within Your Team
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Participants will learn how creating psychological safety will improve employee engagement, innovation, and retention.
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3/6/2025 Time and Location tbd
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Supervisor Essentials |
Applying Employment Law, Policies, and Procedures
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Participants will review key employment laws, policies and procedures to understand how to comply with them. Practical advice will also be provided to supervisors and who to contact for additional help and advice.
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3/20/2025 Time and Location tbd
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Supervisor Essentials |
Hiring for Success
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Participants will learn how to write effective position descriptions and promote job postings. Learn how to evaluate candidates, prepare for, and conduct interviews. You will be able to select a candidate and onboard your new hire successfully.
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4/3/2025 Time and Location tbd
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JEDI: The Virtual Conversation |
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JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion): The Virtual Conversation is a collaborative partnership between University of Maryland Baltimore County and University of Baltimore. The partnership is a creative venture to maximize resources and create community connections for staff, faculty, and students of both campuses. Through enriching and action oriented dialogues related to social justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion we continue to empower our work and academic communities. |
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Mental Health First Aid |
Mental Health First Aid for Higher Education teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of distress within a student, colleagues, or bystander. Gain the skills to reach out and provide initial support to those struggling. The Office of Student Support regularly provides staff, students, and faculty with annual opportunities to take part in Mental Health First Aid training. Important notes regarding training:
For more information, you can contact Tony DuLaney at tdulaney@ubalt.edu or by calling 410-837-5159. |
Session 1: 10/18/24, 9:30 am - 1:30 pm and Session 2: 10/25/24, 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
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Trauma Informed Training for Faculty and Staff |
If you've ever been interested in learning more about how trauma can impact the global functioning of adult learners, and how you can support these individuals through trauma informed practices, this is the training for you! Following a review of major concepts, definitions, and characteristics of trauma, participants will have an opportunity to apply key concepts and skills through group exercises. Key Learning Objectives:
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11/12/24, 12:00 - 1:30 PM |
SC 301 or via Online
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New Employee Orientation (NEO) |
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New Employee Orientation (NEO) provides new hires with information to strengthen their university connections, deepen their understanding of the university culture, and inspire engagement within the university community. All sessions are held in the Business Center, room 313B or via ZOOM, 9:00 am - Noon. Contact Mike Noll, Training & Development Manager, Human Resources (mnoll@ubalt.edu) for access information if not able to attend in person. 2025 Schedule February 04 | April 01 | June 03 | August 05 | October 14 | December 02 |
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Wellness |
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Mindfulness Meditation
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Monday | 9:30 - 10:00 am | Zoom Link |
Thursday | 11:30 am - 12 pm | Zoom Link |
Other Learning Opportunities |
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Event | Description | Date/Time | Registration |
Performance Review Prep 2025 |
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February 27, 2025 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Download a Save the Date |
Professional Development Week (PDW)
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The USM Learning and Talent Development Committee's 5th annual USM-wide Professional Development Week featuring learning tracks for all faculty and staff. Theme: tbd
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September 2025 |
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Understanding Higher Education Course 1: An Overview of Higher Education for All Employees |
This course provides a basic orientation to the higher education environment and is widely applicable to all roles on campus. Anyone at UBalt can take this course. Topics in this course include:
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Available any time |
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