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Employee Development Academy
Spring 2023
Track	Course	Description	Date / Time	Locations	Registration
Supervisor Essentials Level 1	Understanding & Managing Yourself & Others	This is the first of four courses within the Supervisor Essentials Level 1 track. Participants will learn the five components of Emotional Intelligence and the many ways they and their direct reports can be motivated. This course will be facilitated in a hybrid format. Participants have the choice to attend in-person in room SC 301 or via Zoom.	02/23/23 9:30 - 11:30 am	SC 301 or via Zoom	Closed
Supervisor Essentials Level 1	Performance Management at UBalt	This is the second of four courses within the Supervisor Essentials Level 1 track. Participants will learn about the policy, timeline, documents, and best practices to managing feedback to your direct reports. This course will be facilitated in a hybrid format. Participants have the choice to attend in-person in room SC 301 or via Zoom.	03/01/23 1:30 - 3:30 pm	SC 301 or via Zoom	Closed
Supervisor Essentials Level 1	Employment Law, Polices, and Procedures	This is the third of four courses within the Supervisor Essentials Level 1 track. Participants will learn about their role and responsibilities when it comes to following the many laws (ADA, FMLA, FLSA, Worker’s Comp, and Parental Leave) and policies and procedures in the workplace.	03/30/23 9:30 - 11:30 am	SC 301 or via Zoom	Register
Supervisor Essentials Level 1	Hiring for Success	This is the fourth of four courses within the Supervisor Essentials Level 1 track. Participants will gain tools and techniques that will aid in their ability to successfully recruit, interview, and staff their team. Topics include writing accurate position descriptions, evaluating resumes, effective onboarding, and more. This course will be facilitated in a hybrid format. Participants have the choice to attend in-person in room SC 301 or via Zoom.	04/19/23 9:30 - 11:30 am	SC 301 or via Zoom	Register

JEDI: The Virtual Conversation
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. Upcoming Session during Spring 2023 after Spring Break. Stay tuned!
Talk Title	Description		Date/Time	Location	Registration


New Employee Orientation (NEO)
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 Student Center, room 301 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. 2023 Schedule February 07 \| April 04 \| June 06 \| August 01 \| October 03 \| December 05

Wellness
Mindfulness Meditation Have you heard about the benefits of meditation to both mind and body? Has it been difficult getting started? Start your work week on the right foot by joining us for 30 minutes of mindfulness, even if you can only join us for a few minutes before you go on with your workday. If you’re new to meditation, don’t worry! We’ll give you the tools you need to get started.
Monday	9:30 - 10:00 am	Register
Thursday	11:30 am - 12 pm	Register

Other Learning Opportunities

Event	Description	Date/Time	Registration
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: The training consists of a two-hour self-paced online tutorial that must be completed prior to the instructor led training The instructor led training is 8 hours in length with 5.5 hours of instructional material and the remaining 2.5 hours being breaks throughout the training.	Session 1: 02/17/23, 9:30 am - 1:30 pm (Zoom) Session 2: 02/24/23, 9:30 am - 1:30 pm (via Zoom)	Closed
Performance Review Preparation Mini-Conference	Effective performance reviews are a two-way dialogue with the employee participating actively in the conversation instead of passively taking in the feedback. Creating an environment that fosters this kind of conversation can be challenging. So, the University System of Maryland’s Learning & Talent Development Committee is partnering with EAP provider ComPsych® GuidanceResources® to put together a one-day training conference, free and accessible to all USM employees, to set you up for success. Performance reviews are an essential part of employee retention. \| Free for USM Employees \|	03/02/23 8:30 am - 1 pm (via Hopin)	Closed
Thinking and Acting Ethically	This training will address the specific conflict of interest provisions that cover State employees and officials under the Maryland Public Ethics Law. It will highlight some of the particular challenges facing employees in the higher education field, while also covering the participation, secondary employment, gift, and prestige of office provisions.	03/03/23, 9:30 am - 11:00 am	Closed

Last Published 3/15/23