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 |
|---|---|---|
| 11/02 | Search Committees: Efficient & Effective Processes: Learn how to construct effective search committees who will assist you in finding
the best person for the job. You will also learn your responsibilities as a search
committee member. 1:00 - 2:30, Zoom (online only), Jessica Anne Hughes |
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| 11/09 | Career-Life Connector Presents For Staff: Wellbeing and Resilience: Building a Better You: The Career-Life Connector program is offering a professional and personal development opportunity to faculty and staff. The program is titled, Wellbeing and Resilience: Building a Better You by Dr. Seena Haines and Dr. Stuart Haines, both faculty in the School of Pharmacy (UMMC location). The goal of the program is to help participants build the skills to handle setbacks and lead a fulfilling personal and professional life. Given COVID-19, the program will review concepts related to resilience and self-care strategies to improve mind, body, and spirit. Furthermore, participants will learn how individuals can contribute to a more joyful workplace. The program requires participants to commit to a 12-week program, attending 6 sessions, lasting 1.5 hours each on Monday evenings via Zoom. A digital credential will be awarded upon completion of all program requirements. The program will consist of a faculty cohort and a staff cohort, limited to 20 each. 7:00 - 8:30, Zoom (online only), Seena L Haines |
Class is Full |
| 11/12 | Diversity and Inclusion Search Committee Training 10:00 - 12:00, Zoom (online only), JuWan D Robinson |
Class is Full |
| 11/16 | Career-Life Connector Presents For Faculty: Wellbeing and Resilience: Building a Better You: The Career-Life Connector program is offering a professional and personal development opportunity to faculty and staff. The program is titled, Wellbeing and Resilience: Building a Better You by Dr. Seena Haines and Dr. Stuart Haines, both faculty in the School of Pharmacy (UMMC location). The goal of the program is to help participants build the skills to handle setbacks and lead a fulfilling personal and professional life. Given COVID-19, the program will review concepts related to resilience and self-care strategies to improve mind, body, and spirit. Furthermore, participants will learn how individuals can contribute to a more joyful workplace. The program requires participants to commit to a 12-week program, attending 6 sessions, lasting 1.5 hours each on Monday evenings via Zoom. A digital credential will be awarded upon completion of all program requirements. The program will consist of a faculty cohort and a staff cohort, limited to 20 each. 7:00 - 8:30, Zoom (online only), Seena L Haines |
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| 12/09 | Diversity and Inclusion Search Committee Training 10:00 - 12:00, Zoom (online only), JuWan D Robinson |
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| 01/13 | Diversity and Inclusion Search Committee Training 10:00 - 12:00, Zoom (online only), JuWan D Robinson |
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| 01/26 | Diversity and Inclusion Search Committee Training 10:00 - 12:00, Zoom (online only), JuWan D Robinson |
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| 02/23 | Diversity and Inclusion Search Committee Training 1:00 - 3:00, Zoom (online only), JuWan D Robinson |
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| 03/18 | Diversity and Inclusion Search Committee Training 1:00 - 3:00, Zoom (online only), JuWan D Robinson |
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| 04/20 | Diversity and Inclusion Search Committee Training 1:00 - 3:00, Zoom (online only), JuWan D Robinson |
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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.