Illini Union Staff Training & Development
Welcome to the Training & Development calendar for Illini Union staff.
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
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The Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis.
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At this professional development event, recent new hires will be introduced to one another and some senior managers. Topics will include the structure of the university and Student Affairs, the leadership of Illini Union, workplace rules at Illini Union and the university, payroll and benefits, training and development and staying safe.
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POSTPONED: This in-person workshop will illustrate how microaggressions and unconscious bias can occur in the workplace, and affect female and minority staff disproportionately. The 2-part workshop will also include coverage of how to identify, deal with and prevent future instances of unconscious bias and microaggressions.
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
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Learn about campus administration and the government regulations that guide our processes; the key roles involved in the search process; developing the job description and planning for good faith recruitment efforts; an overview of the vacancy submission, requisition, and posting process; reference check guidelines; and best practices.
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The Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis.
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POSTPONED: This in-person workshop will illustrate how microaggressions and unconscious bias can occur in the workplace, and affect female and minority staff disproportionately. The 2-part workshop will also include coverage of how to identify, deal with and prevent future instances of unconscious bias and microaggressions.
Thursday, March 13, 2025
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The New Student Employee Orientation (NSEO) in Microsoft Teams: the topics covered will include an introduction to Illini Union, important policies, GREAT customer service, training & development and staying safe.
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
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This training will include a practical exercise on the use of fire extinguishers, where participants will use extinguishers and a simulator. The training will also include a PowerPoint presentation about the uses and suitability of various types of fire extinguishers. Please register in advance.
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The Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis.
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The New Student Employee Orientation (NSEO) in Microsoft Teams: the topics covered will include an introduction to Illini Union, important policies, GREAT customer service, training & development and staying safe.
Thursday, March 20, 2025
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Live Training Session in Microsoft Teams for Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) initial certification.
Monday, March 24, 2025
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This training will include a practical exercise on the use of fire extinguishers, where participants will use extinguishers and a simulator. The training will also include a PowerPoint presentation about the uses and suitability of various types of fire extinguishers. Please register in advance.
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
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The New Student Employee Orientation (NSEO) in Microsoft Teams: the topics covered will include an introduction to Illini Union, important policies, GREAT customer service, training & development and staying safe.
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
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The Racial Justice Allies and Advocates Training program is designed to provide staff with a core awareness of race and racism in deeper ways, promote racial justice, and dismantle systems of oppression through an interactive and peer-facilitated workshop.
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
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The Performance Partnership Program (PPP) is a comprehensive performance management system that provides a process for resolving employee performance, attendance, and conduct problems by focusing on adult-to-adult relationships between supervisors and employees. The PPP governs performance management for the majority of civil service employees on the Urbana campus.
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
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An interactive program for employees looking to strengthen their communication, teamwork, and leadership skills to become more effective in the workplace. This session focuses on developing leadership skills.
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Practical insights for experienced, new and aspiring managers: Leadership skills necessary for success as a supervisor and effective techniques for influencing coworkers. This workshop will be hands-on and participants will interact with one another as they gain actionable insights about their leadership styles and effective techniques for influencing coworkers
Thursday, April 3, 2025
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The New Student Employee Orientation (NSEO) in Microsoft Teams: the topics covered will include an introduction to Illini Union, important policies, GREAT customer service, training & development and staying safe.
Thursday, April 10, 2025
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Live Training Session in Microsoft Teams for Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) initial certification.
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Provides an overview of collective bargaining and grievance processes for union and non-union employees: the history of collective bargaining, laws related to collective bargaining, the bargaining process, grievance processes for union and non-union Civil Service employees and Academic Professionals, bargaining units at UIUC & how to respond to a variety of labor issues.
Monday, April 14, 2025
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The New Student Employee Orientation (NSEO) in Microsoft Teams: the topics covered will include an introduction to Illini Union, important policies, GREAT customer service, training & development and staying safe.
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
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In this hybrid seminar for managers and the Senior Leadership Team, Technology Services will provide insight on responding to the strategic opportunities and challenges presented by AI as well as leveraging Microsoft Copilot 365. If you wish to attend this event, either in person or through Teams, would you please approach your supervisor or contact Mo Quasem.
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Substance Abuse in the Workplace educates supervisors on how to address an impaired employee and the impact these individuals have in the workplace. Campus policies and procedures presented by IHR and guidance on how to consult with FSAWS are included in the training. This seminar is for Deans, Directors, Department Heads, administrators, managers, supervisors & foremen.
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
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This training workshop will assist staff in expanding their ability to work with diverse audiences. It provides a set of skills to enhance your work with diverse audiences as well as a solid foundation in intercultural communications. Dr. Camaya Wallace Bechard and Karena LaPlace of Illinois Extension will conduct this workshop for Illini Union staff.
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An interactive program for employees looking to strengthen their communication, teamwork, and leadership skills to become more effective in the workplace. This session focuses on developing leadership skills.
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
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The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) entitles eligible employees to take job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons. This seminar, facilitated by HR experts, will focus on policy and helpful tips to support managers in administering FMLA for their campus units.
Thursday, April 24, 2025
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Live Training Session in Microsoft Teams for Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) initial certification.
Friday, April 25, 2025
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The workshop with IL Extension explores communication skills for promoting inclusion and respect in professional and personal settings. Participants will: a) Understand the impact of stereotypes and biased statements b) Identify the most common reasons people sit silent in the face of bias and stereotypes c) Enhance skills for speaking up against stereotypes
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
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In this training, participants will gain essential knowledge and resources to enhance campus safety. They will learn how to address various concerns and make appropriate referrals, covering topics such as mental health, safety resources, and threat assessment.
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
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An interactive program for employees looking to strengthen their communication, teamwork, and leadership skills to become more effective in the workplace. This session focuses on developing leadership skills.
Thursday, May 1, 2025
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The New Student Employee Orientation (NSEO) in Microsoft Teams: the topics covered will include an introduction to Illini Union, important policies, GREAT customer service, training & development and staying safe.
Friday, May 2, 2025
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The Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis.
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
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The New Student Employee Orientation (NSEO) in Microsoft Teams: the topics covered will include an introduction to Illini Union, important policies, GREAT customer service, training & development and staying safe.
Thursday, May 15, 2025
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Live Training Session in Microsoft Teams for Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) initial certification.
Monday, May 19, 2025
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An intensive training program designed to provide university employees with the opportunity to acquire and strengthen cultural competencies, awareness, and skills. A $400 fee applies and space is available on a first come, first served basis. Please obtain supervisor approval if necessary and register in advance.