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Professional Development

Register for a Professional Development Class (April-May Courses)

To ensure staff and faculty are aware of professional development opportunities that Learning and Organization Development offers, L&OD will highlight some of its Leadership Education and Development classes and other offerings in this newsletter each month. Please register for one or more of the professional development opportunities below and visit the L&OD website to discover more learning opportunities.

Update on Fees for Classes

Learning and Organizational Development plans to transition back to charging fees for most of its Leadership Education and Development courses beginning Aug. 1. Please read this write-up to learn more about this transition.

Class TimeName of ClassShort Class DescriptionRegistrationWho Should Take This Class
Thursday, April 25
1-4 p.m.
Communicating AssertivelyDo you wonder how to express yourself clearly at work without putting others on the defensive? This class will teach you how to do that effectively.RegisterFaculty and staff, including supervisors and managers
Thursday, May 2
9 a.m.-noon
Increase Engagement and Accountability Through Effective FeedbackParticipants will acquire the skills to provide and receive constructive feedback while developing a strategic conversation plan.RegisterFaculty and staff, including supervisors and managers
Wednesday, May 8
1-4 p.m.
Facilitating Performance AccountabilityDuring this workshop, you will practice a proven process for facilitating constructive dialogue to improve and sustain performance.RegisterFaculty and staff, including supervisors and managers
Tuesday, May 14
9 a.m.-noon
Team Essentials: Creating the Framework for a High-Performing TeamThe most common team challenges include conflicting goals, ineffective communication, and poor planning. This session will allow participants to identify strategies to help their teams enhance their performances.RegisterFaculty and staff, including supervisors and managers