Training & Development
The Training and Development area’s primary goal is to offer the University of Mississippi’s staff and faculty an opportunity for continual growth. Our seminars cover an array of topics to improve your professional skills and personal development.
LEAD: Lead Yourself
Lead Yourself is a one-day program designed to increase self-management skills useful in enhancing work performance. This program is available and highly recommended for all employees who are not in a supervisory role.
Topics may include: Time & Energy Management, Your Role in Staff Performance Appraisals (It’s a Partnership), Dealing with Difficult People, Accountability, Code of Ethics and Conduct, Effective Communications, Managing Your Boss, and Motivation.
Upcoming LEAD: Lead Yourself Workshops
Wednesday, June 14, 2017 – Insight Park 1st Floor Seminar Room (East)
Thursday, October 12, 2017 – Insight Park 1st Floor Seminar Room (East)
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LEAD: Lead Your Team
Lead Your Team is a three-day program designed to develop the skills necessary to appropriately supervise at the University of Mississippi. Supervisors and managers are encouraged to participate and learn how to supervise professionally and accordingly. This is a core course and employees with supervisory and people management responsibilities are expected to attend the program.
Topics may include: From Worker to Manager, JAQ Overview, Best Practices for Searches, Behavioral Based Interviewing, Orienting Your New Employee, The ABCs of FLSA & Timekeeping, How to Influence, Dealing with Difficult People, Workplace Conflict, Progressive Discipline, Code of Ethics and Conduct, Effective Feedback & Performance Partnerships, Coaching Up and Down the Generations, FMLA and Donated Leave, and Reality Based Leadership.
These topics enrich positive supervisor practices and behaviors; communications, value, leadership and interdependence.
Upcoming LEAD: Lead Your Team Workshops
Tuesdays and Thursday, July 11, 18, & 27, 2017 – Insight Park 1st Floor Seminar Room (East)
Tuesdays, October 10, 17, & 24, 2017 – Insight Park 1st Floor Seminar Room (East)
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LEAD (formerly SOAR)
The Lead Responsibly & Lead Simply program is hosted by the Department of Human Resources and the Office of the Provost.
The two half-day program is designed to enhance your understanding of leadership through realizing the significance of effective empowerment, appreciation, and development. This program includes topics to enrich strong leadership “with a capital L” behaviors within the parameters of the university policies, practices, and procedures. More information coming soon.
Invited managers, directors of all levels, chairs, deans, and senior level officials should attend. This program is for all leaders, not just newly hired leaders.
Invited leaders will receive a formal invitation through email.
Upcoming Training Sessions
| Date | Course | Registration |
|---|---|---|
| 05/13 | Staff Appreciation Week: Nature Power Hike (A Red, Blue & Well Event): Enjoy the health benefits of nature while exploring the "Single Track Trails" located off the South Campus Rail Trail, just south of Highway 6 and west of Chucky Mullins Drive. Join Red, Blue & Well enthusiasts for a 2.5 mile, 1 hour guided power hike on the less traveled trails. Limited spots available. 10:00 - 11:00, South Campus Rail Trail, Valerie Winokur |
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| 05/16 | View2022 Supervisor's Training (for supervisors with at least one direct report): As a supervisor, your employees will rely on you to help them understand their View2022 locale. In this session, you will be equipped with the necessary tools and information to assist them. This training will provide in-depth knowledge of how View2022 works and how your employees will be compensated.
(This training is for supervisors only. Sessions for employees will be available in late summer 2024. Information will be shared via direct email, UMToday, & weekly Red & Blue newsletters.)
3:00 - 4:30, Student Union Auditorium 124, Jody Bevill |
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| 05/21 | View2022 Supervisor's Training (for supervisors with at least one direct report): As a supervisor, your employees will rely on you to help them understand their View2022 locale. In this session, you will be equipped with the necessary tools and information to assist them. This training will provide in-depth knowledge of how View2022 works and how your employees will be compensated.
(This training is for supervisors only. Sessions for employees will be available in late summer 2024. Information will be shared via direct email, UMToday, & weekly Red & Blue newsletters.)
2:00 - 3:30, Student Union Auditorium 124, Jody Bevill |
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| 05/22 | View2022 Supervisor's Training (for supervisors with at least one direct report): As a supervisor, your employees will rely on you to help them understand their View2022 locale. In this session, you will be equipped with the necessary tools and information to assist them. This training will provide in-depth knowledge of how View2022 works and how your employees will be compensated.
(This training is for supervisors only. Sessions for employees will be available in late summer 2024. Information will be shared via direct email, UMToday, & weekly Red & Blue newsletters.)
9:00 - 10:30, Bryant 209, Jody Bevill |
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| 05/22 | How to Maintain a More Positive Mindset: This important presentation discusses how to intentionally embrace a more positive mindset, including strategies for improving self-talk, managing emotions, and responding more effectively to challenging circumstances. 12:00 - 1:00, Zoom (online only), |
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| 05/29 | View2022 Supervisor's Training (for supervisors with at least one direct report): As a supervisor, your employees will rely on you to help them understand their View2022 locale. In this session, you will be equipped with the necessary tools and information to assist them. This training will provide in-depth knowledge of how View2022 works and how your employees will be compensated.
(This training is for supervisors only. Sessions for employees will be available in late summer 2024. Information will be shared via direct email, UMToday, & weekly Red & Blue newsletters.)
10:00 - 11:30, Overby Auditorium, Jody Bevill |
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| 05/30 | View2022 Supervisor's Training (for supervisors with at least one direct report): As a supervisor, your employees will rely on you to help them understand their View2022 locale. In this session, you will be equipped with the necessary tools and information to assist them. This training will provide in-depth knowledge of how View2022 works and how your employees will be compensated.
(This training is for supervisors only. Sessions for employees will be available in late summer 2024. Information will be shared via direct email, UMToday, & weekly Red & Blue newsletters.)
2:00 - 3:30, Bryant 209, Jody Bevill |
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| 06/04 | Budgeting and Financial Planning for Faculty and Staff (Zoom only): This session is designed to educate on the importance of budgeting, controlled spending, investing, and creating/managing your financial plan. We will provide useful tools to assist you on your journey toward financial independence and address spending habits that typically cause financial hardships.
9:00 - 10:00, Zoom, |
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| 06/04 | Budgeting and Financial Planning for Faculty and Staff (in person): This session is designed to educate on the importance of budgeting, controlled spending, investing, and creating/managing your financial plan. We will provide useful tools to assist you on your journey toward financial independence and address spending habits that typically cause financial hardships.
9:00 - 10:00, Jackson Avenue Center: Room A05, |
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| 06/05 | Social Security: Securing Your Future (in person): Social Security is a retirement income source with some control and a variety of selections. It is also said to be one of the most important phases of retirement planning. During this session, you will learn about how to quality for social security, how to determine your benefits, select the optimum time to begin collecting the benefit, and become familiar with other types of benefits such as disability, survivor options and Medicare. This session will be presented by a representative from the Social Security Administration. 9:00 - 10:00, Jackson Avenue Center: Room A05, |
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| 06/05 | Social Security: Securing Your Future (Zoom only): Social Security is a retirement income source with some control and a variety of selections. It is also said to be one of the most important phases of retirement planning. During this session, you will learn about how to quality for social security, how to determine your benefits, select the optimum time to begin collecting the benefit, and become familiar with other types of benefits such as disability, survivor options and Medicare. This session will be presented by a representative from the Social Security Administration. 9:00 - 10:00, Zoom, |
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| 06/05 | View2022 Supervisor's Training (for supervisors with at least one direct report): As a supervisor, your employees will rely on you to help them understand their View2022 locale. In this session, you will be equipped with the necessary tools and information to assist them. This training will provide in-depth knowledge of how View2022 works and how your employees will be compensated.
(This training is for supervisors only. Sessions for employees will be available in late summer 2024. Information will be shared via direct email, UMToday, & weekly Red & Blue newsletters.)
2:00 - 3:30, Bryant 209, Bryce Drew |
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| 06/12 | Understanding the Optional Retirement Plan (in person): This session provides an overview of the defined contribution plan. Attendees will learn about services provided by plan vendors and fund options available on the investment platform. A panel of certified financial advisors will answer questions and provide insight into how a defined contribution plan provides financial security at retirement. 9:00 - 10:00, Jackson Avenue Center: Room A05, |
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| 06/12 | Understanding the Optional Retirement Plan (Zoom only): This session provides an overview of the defined contribution plan. Attendees will learn about services provided by plan vendors and fund options available on the investment platform. A panel of certified financial advisors will answer questions and provide insight into how a defined contribution plan provides financial security at retirement. 9:00 - 10:00, Zoom, |
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| 06/12 | Financial Wellness: The Benefits of Investing (Zoom only): This is a panel of experts who will share information about the voluntary 403(b) plan and 457 Deferred Compensation program. Attendees will learn about supplemental investment opportunities through pre-tax and Roth contributions, having a diversified investment portfolio, and the importance of supplementing PERS, ORP, and social security benefits. 2:00 - 3:00, Zoom, |
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| 06/12 | Financial Wellness: The Benefits of Investing (in person): This is a panel of experts who will share information about the voluntary 403(b) plan and 457 Deferred Compensation program. Attendees will learn about supplemental investment opportunities through pre-tax and Roth contributions, having a diversified investment portfolio, and the importance of supplementing PERS, ORP, and social security benefits. 2:00 - 3:00, Jackson Avenue Center: Room A05, |
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| 06/13 | Transitioning from Staff Member to Supervisor: Making the transition from being a staff member to a supervisor brings unique challenges. This important session provides new supervisors with several practical strategies to help them successfully transition into their new role. Covered topics include the management of existing relationships, the setting of appropriate professional boundaries, and coaching/performance management techniques. 12:00 - 1:00, Zoom (online only), |
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| 06/18 | PERS: Early Career/New Employees Seminar (Zoom only): This session provides an overview of PERS and what it means to be a part of a defined benefit plan. A representative of Mississippi Deferred Compensation Plan & Trust (MDC) will also be available to discuss the benefits of enrolling in MDC. This session is most beneficial to participants with 1 ? 4 years of membership. 9:00 - 10:30, Zoom, |
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| 06/18 | PERS: Early Career/New Employees Seminar (in person): This session provides an overview of PERS and what it means to be a part of a defined benefit plan. A representative of Mississippi Deferred Compensation Plan & Trust (MDC) will also be available to discuss the benefits of enrolling in MDC. This session is most beneficial to participants with 1 - 4 years of membership. 9:00 - 10:30, Jackson Avenue Center: Room A05, |
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| 06/18 | PERS: Understanding State Retirement Benefits (Zoom only): This seminar is more in-depth regarding PERS information for those who are closer to being vested or mid-way eligible for retirement (5-20 years of service). Additionally, a representative of Mississippi Deferred Compensation Plan & Trust (MDC) will be available to discuss the benefits of enrolling in MDC. 1:30 - 3:00, Zoom, |
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| 06/18 | PERS: Understanding State Retirement Benefits (in person): This seminar is more in-depth regarding PERS information for those who are closer to being vested or mid-way eligible for retirement (5-20 years of service). Additionally, a representative of Mississippi Deferred Compensation Plan & Trust (MDC) will be available to discuss the benefits of enrolling in MDC. 1:30 - 3:00, Jackson Avenue Center: Room A05, |
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| 06/18 | View2022 Supervisor's Training (for supervisors with at least one direct report): As a supervisor, your employees will rely on you to help them understand their View2022 locale. In this session, you will be equipped with the necessary tools and information to assist them. This training will provide in-depth knowledge of how View2022 works and how your employees will be compensated.
(This training is for supervisors only. Sessions for employees will be available in late summer 2024. Information will be shared via direct email, UMToday, & weekly Red & Blue newsletters.)
2:00 - 3:30, FedEx Student-Athlete Academic Auditorium 207, Jody Bevill |
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| 06/20 | View2022 Supervisor's Training (for supervisors with at least one direct report): As a supervisor, your employees will rely on you to help them understand their View2022 locale. In this session, you will be equipped with the necessary tools and information to assist them. This training will provide in-depth knowledge of how View2022 works and how your employees will be compensated.
(This training is for supervisors only. Sessions for employees will be available in late summer 2024. Information will be shared via direct email, UMToday, & weekly Red & Blue newsletters.)
2:00 - 3:30, FedEx Student-Athlete Academic Auditorium 207, Jody Bevill |
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| 06/25 | View2022 Supervisor's Training (for supervisors with at least one direct report): As a supervisor, your employees will rely on you to help them understand their View2022 locale. In this session, you will be equipped with the necessary tools and information to assist them. This training will provide in-depth knowledge of how View2022 works and how your employees will be compensated.
(This training is for supervisors only. Sessions for employees will be available in late summer 2024. Information will be shared via direct email, UMToday, & weekly Red & Blue newsletters.)
2:00 - 3:30, FedEx Student-Athlete Academic Auditorium 207, Jody Bevill |
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| 06/26 | 'Welcome Home' New Employee Orientation: New employee orientation that provides a unique opportunity to meet leaders and learn more about the University's mission, vision, rich history, the University's "It" factor, and the relationship between Ole Miss Athletics and the University of Mississippi. 8:00 - 12:00, Student Union 323, Jessica Anne Hughes |
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| 07/18 | Emotional Intelligence at Work: Our emotions can bring us joy and happiness, but also pain and frustration if we don't manage them well. This important presentation discusses the steps necessary to building and maintaining a balanced emotional life at work to achieve greater levels of success. 12:00 - 1:00, Zoom (online only), |
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| 08/15 | Thinking for Success: Success in leadership begins and ends with how we think. This important session focuses on helping managers and supervisors to develop the belief systems and thought patterns that create attitudes and behaviors leading to success. The course includes practical exercises that participants can utilize long-term to reinforce positive mental habits. 12:00 - 1:00, Zoom (online only), |
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| 08/21 | 'Welcome Home' New Employee Orientation: New employee orientation that provides a unique opportunity to meet leaders and learn more about the University's mission, vision, rich history, the University's "It" factor, and the relationship between Ole Miss Athletics and the University of Mississippi. 8:00 - 12:00, Jackson Avenue Center Auditorium A, Jessica Anne Hughes |
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| 09/25 | 'Welcome Home' New Employee Orientation: New employee orientation that provides a unique opportunity to meet leaders and learn more about the University's mission, vision, rich history, the University's "It" factor, and the relationship between Ole Miss Athletics and the University of Mississippi. 8:00 - 12:00, Jackson Avenue Center Auditorium A, Jessica Anne Hughes |
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| 09/25 | Four Steps to Maximizing Your Potential: This practical presentation provides a roadmap to help individuals focus on further developing their unique strengths and abilities including: assessing their talents; embracing the full value of them; identifying opportunities to use them in greater ways; and planning for their use in meeting the needs of others. 12:00 - 1:00, Zoom (online only), |
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| 10/23 | How to Motivate a Multi-Generational Work Team: Employees who grew up in different time periods can have different values, priorities, and communication styles. This important presentation explores those differences and suggests strategies for effectively motivating employees from each generation. 12:00 - 1:00, Zoom (online only), |
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| 11/13 | Four Steps to Resolving Conflict and Restoring Relationships: This presentation takes a practical approach to identifying the needs of each person, gaining understanding of the other person's position and goals, assessing the potential for compromise, and how to agree to disagree. In addition, the session reviews key interpersonal communication approaches and skills crucial to maintaining, and, if necessary, restoring the relationship to ensure good teamwork in the future. 12:00 - 1:00, Zoom (online only), |
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| 11/20 | 'Welcome Home' New Employee Orientation: New employee orientation that provides a unique opportunity to meet leaders and learn more about the University's mission, vision, rich history, the University's "It" factor, and the relationship between Ole Miss Athletics and the University of Mississippi. 8:00 - 12:00, Jackson Avenue Center Auditorium A, Jessica Anne Hughes |
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| 12/11 | Emotional Intelligence for Supervisors: Our emotions can bring us joy and happiness, but also pain and frustration if we don't manage them well. This important presentation discusses the steps necessary for supervisors to build and maintain a balanced emotional life at work to improve relationships with employees, and achieve greater levels of success as a leader. 12:00 - 1:00, Zoom (online only), |
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