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Employee Development Academy
Fall 2024
Track	Course	Description		Date / Time / Locations	Registration
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.		9/18/2024, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM BC 313B or via Online
Employee Essentials	Leveraging Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace	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.		10/16/2024, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM BC 135 or via Online	Will reschedule this fall
Employee Essentials	Working Through Conflict	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.		10/30/2024, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM BC 135 or via Online	Register
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.		11/13/2024, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM BC 135 or via Online	Register
The Basics of Supervision at UBalt		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: The differences between employee types The hiring process How to manage employee timesheets and time off requests Leave programs applicable to different employee types Managing performance using the Performance Management Process Applying the Progressive Discipline process What to do when an employee is injured at work Training requirements for employees Know who to contact in Human Resources Locate additional resources for HR and Workday related topics Note: There will be a separate training course for supervisors on the updated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).		10/30/2024 1:00 - 3:00 PM BC 140 11/20/2024 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM BC 135 or Zoom 12/5/2024 9:00 – 11:00 AM BC 135 or Zoom	Register
Supervisor Essentials	Supervising Your Team	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.		10/3/2024 1:00 - 2:30 PM BC 135 and Online
Supervisor Essentials	Providing Feedback throughout the Year	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.		10/17/2024 9:00 - 10:30 AM BC 135 and Online
Supervisor Essentials	Creating Psychological Safety within Your Team	Participants will learn how creating psychological safety will improve employee engagement, innovation, and retention.		10/31/2024 9:00 - 10:30 AM BC 135 and Online	Register
Supervisor Essentials	Applying Employment Law, Policies, and Procedures	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.		11/14/2024 1:00 - 2:30 PM BC 135 and Online	Register
Supervisor Essentials	Hiring for Success	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.		12/5/2024 1:00 - 2:30 PM BC 135 and Online	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.
Talk Title	Desciption		Date/Time	Location	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. 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	Zoom	Register
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: Definition of Trauma Key Characteristics of trauma responses Emotional Impacts Physical Impacts Intellectual Impacts Intersectionality of trauma, learning, and individual growth How to support an individual with a trauma history Where to refer students/what resources are available to them		11/12/24, 12:00 - 1:30 PM	SC 301 or via Online	Coming Soon

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 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. 2024 Schedule February 06 \| April 09 \| June 04 \| August 06 \| October 08 \| December 03

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	Zoom Link
Thursday	11:30 am - 12 pm	Zoom Link

Other Learning Opportunities

Event	Description	Date/Time	Registration
Professional Development Week (PDW)	The USM Learning and Talent Development Committee's 4th annual USM-wide Professional Development Week featuring learning tracks for all faculty and staff. Theme: Fall into Success: Unleashing Potential, Power, & Progress For additional details:PD Week 2024 - USM (usmd.edu)	September 23 - 27, 2024
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: Types of institutions and related terminology Cultural hallmarks of the higher education work environment The basics of higher education funding Key soft skills that support success in the workplace.	Available any time	Click here to get started.

Employee Development Academy

JEDI: The Virtual Conversation

New Employee Orientation (NEO)

Wellness

Mindfulness Meditation

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