Learning + Development
The Learning 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.
Continuous learning is the minimum requirement for success in any field.
– Denis Waitley
Upcoming Sessions
| Date | Course | Registration |
|---|---|---|
| 10/23 | Lunch about Life Discussions: Caring for Older Adults: The purpose of Lunch about Life Discussions is to provide a venue for faculty and staff to network and share information with others experiencing similar work-life circumstances.
Lunch will be provided.
This is a small group discussion and space is limited. Additional sessions may be added. 12:00 - 1:00, Student Union: Room 321, Donna Sue West Strum |
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| 10/30 | Search Committee Training: Diversity and Inclusion: Search committees are a crucial part of our hiring process at the University of Mississippi. As we continue our commitment to diversity and inclusion, it is important to ensure that our process is fair and equitable. These workshops will focus on how to diversify applicant pools, eliminate biases and potential discrimination in the evaluation of qualifications and identify missteps in the sorting and selection of potential candidates.
1:00 - 3:00, Student Union: Room 326, JuWan D Robinson |
Class is Full |
| 11/05 | '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 - 3:30, Jackson Avenue Center Auditorium A, JASMINE Ayers |
Sign Up |
| 11/06 | Search Committee Training: Diversity and Inclusion: Search committees are a crucial part of our hiring process at the University of Mississippi. As we continue our commitment to diversity and inclusion, it is important to ensure that our process is fair and equitable. These workshops will focus on how to diversify applicant pools, eliminate biases and potential discrimination in the evaluation of qualifications and identify missteps in the sorting and selection of potential candidates.
1:00 - 3:00, Student Union: Room 326, JuWan D Robinson |
Sign Up |
| 11/12 | Search Committee Training: Diversity and Inclusion: Search committees are a crucial part of our hiring process at the University of Mississippi. As we continue our commitment to diversity and inclusion, it is important to ensure that our process is fair and equitable. These workshops will focus on how to diversify applicant pools, eliminate biases and potential discrimination in the evaluation of qualifications and identify missteps in the sorting and selection of potential candidates.
1:00 - 3:00, Student Union: Room 326, JuWan D Robinson |
Sign Up |
| 11/13 | Financial Wellness: Thought Barriers & Budgeting: Individuals have a set of attitudes, values, and beliefs regarding money, both positive and negative. Learn how to
examine your beliefs, adjust your mindset, and establish a personal philosophy around money management, budgeting and
personal growth. 2:00 - 2:45, Library 106E, JASMINE Ayers |
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| 11/14 | LEAD: Lead Yourself: All front-line staff employees (non-supervisors), both seasoned employees and recent hires, are invited to participate in this program.
These sessions focus on what it takes to give your best at work. 8:30 - 3:30, Jackson Avenue Center: Teal Room, Andrea Jekabsons |
Class is Full |
| 11/20 | Lunch about Life Discussions: Earning Your Degree - Balancing Work & Classes: The purpose of Lunch about Life Discussions is to provide a venue for faculty and staff to network and share information with others experiencing similar work-life circumstances.
Lunch will be provided.
This is a small group discussion and space is limited. Additional sessions may be added. 12:00 - 1:00, Student Union: Room 321, Donna Sue West Strum |
Sign Up |
| 12/03 | Search Committee Training: Diversity and Inclusion: Search committees are a crucial part of our hiring process at the University of Mississippi. As we continue our commitment to diversity and inclusion, it is important to ensure that our process is fair and equitable. These workshops will focus on how to diversify applicant pools, eliminate biases and potential discrimination in the evaluation of qualifications and identify missteps in the sorting and selection of potential candidates.
1:00 - 3:00, Student Union: Room 326, JuWan D Robinson |
Sign Up |
| 02/12 | '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. 8:30 - 2:30, Jackson Avenue Center Auditorium A, JASMINE Ayers |
Sign Up |
| 04/08 | '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. 8:30 - 2:30, Jackson Avenue Center Auditorium A, JASMINE Ayers |
Sign Up |
| 07/08 | '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. 8:30 - 2:30, Jackson Avenue Center Auditorium A, JASMINE Ayers |
Sign Up |
| 08/12 | '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. 8:30 - 2:30, Jackson Avenue Center Auditorium A, JASMINE Ayers |
Sign Up |
| 09/09 | '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. 8:30 - 2:30, Jackson Avenue Center Auditorium A, JASMINE Ayers |
Sign Up |
| 11/11 | '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. 8:30 - 2:30, Jackson Avenue Center Auditorium A, JASMINE Ayers |
Sign Up |
The LEAD Series
Learn more about our LEAD Series that offers courses of interest to individuals, supervisors, and directors. More.
Making the Commitment
These sessions are provided for your personal and professional development, but keep in mind that when you register you are making a commitment to attend. If you are not sure that you can attend, wait to register until you have checked your calendar for conflicts. Once you have registered, be sure to add the training workshop to your calendar and save the registration confirmation email for easy withdrawal access.
Contact Jasmine Ayers via phone (662-915-5431) or email (jayers@olemiss.edu) for assistance.