Illini Union Staff Training & Development
Welcome to the Training & Development calendar for Illini Union staff.
Monday, July 14, 2025
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In response to the revocation of federal affirmative action requirements on January 21, 2025, the OVCDEI is offering several training sessions to explain the impact on our Recruitment and Hiring Guidelines, Search Process Toolkit, Affirmative Action Plan, and related training programs.
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From FY 2026, Illini Union staff will select and work towards the attainment of certain ACUI Core Competencies. Developing these Core Competencies will involve consultations with supervisors, the use of ACUI rubrics for performance evaluations as well as new training. If you have any questions about how this initiative affects you, please join Mo Quasem.
Thursday, July 17, 2025
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Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) is required training for many roles at Illini Union, including Building Service Workers, Building Service Supervisors, Building Operating Engineers and Building Supervisors. The initial BBP certification training should be completed within 10 days of joining Illini Union. This live training session will be held in Microsoft Teams.
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In response to the revocation of federal affirmative action requirements on January 21, 2025, the OVCDEI is offering several training sessions to explain the impact on our Recruitment and Hiring Guidelines, Search Process Toolkit, Affirmative Action Plan, and related training programs.
Friday, July 18, 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.
Monday, July 21, 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, July 22, 2025
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This session covers the fundamentals of prompt engineering, a key skill for leveraging AI. Through hands-on practice, participants will learn to craft prompts, curate AI output and further integrate AI into their research, writing, and teaching.
Thursday, July 24, 2025
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This New Employee Orientation (NEO) will be held in Microsoft Teams. This optional training is highly recommended for recent new hires. At this online training session, we will discuss the structure of the university and Student Affairs, the leadership of Illini Union, important workplace rules, payroll and benefits, training and development and staying safe.
Friday, July 25, 2025
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From FY 2026, Illini Union staff will select and work towards the attainment of certain ACUI Core Competencies. Developing these Core Competencies will involve consultations with supervisors, the use of ACUI rubrics for performance evaluations as well as new training. If you have any questions about how this initiative affects you, please join Mo Quasem.
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
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Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) is required training for many roles at Illini Union, including Building Service Workers, Building Service Supervisors, Building Operating Engineers and Building Supervisors. The initial BBP certification training should be completed within 10 days of joining Illini Union. This live training session will be held in Microsoft Teams.
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
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Explore the leadership skills necessary for success as a supervisor and gain real insight into your own leadership style. Discover effective techniques for influencing coworkers at different levels. Laptop/smart phone needed.
Thursday, July 31, 2025
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Research Ethics and Generative AI: Best practices and ethical guidelines for using generative AI in research projects.
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This presentation will dive into the development and application of faculty digital avatars in creating video content for Gies online courses. The presentation will unveil how this technology has evolved, take you behind the scenes of the avatar creation process, showcase the benefits these avatars bring to teaching and learning.
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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, August 1, 2025
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From FY 2026, Illini Union staff will select and work towards the attainment of certain ACUI Core Competencies. Developing these Core Competencies will involve consultations with supervisors, the use of ACUI rubrics for performance evaluations as well as new training. If you have any questions about how this initiative affects you, please join Mo Quasem.
Thursday, August 21, 2025
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Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) is required training for many roles at Illini Union, including Building Service Workers, Building Service Supervisors, Building Operating Engineers and Building Supervisors. The initial BBP certification training should be completed within 10 days of joining Illini Union. This live training session will be held in Microsoft Teams.
Friday, August 22, 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.
Monday, August 25, 2025
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This New Employee Orientation (NEO) will be held in Microsoft Teams. This optional training is highly recommended for recent new hires. At this online training session, we will discuss the structure of the university and Student Affairs, the leadership of Illini Union, important workplace rules, payroll and benefits, training and development and staying safe.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
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Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) is required training for many roles at Illini Union, including Building Service Workers, Building Service Supervisors, Building Operating Engineers and Building Supervisors. The initial BBP certification training should be completed within 10 days of joining Illini Union. This live training session will be held in Microsoft Teams.
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
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Learn from our expert about how microaggressions and implicit bias can occur in the workplace, and affect female and minority staff disproportionately. The 2-part workshop will also address how to identify, deal with and prevent prejudice and indignities at work.
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
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Learn from our expert about how microaggressions and implicit bias can occur in the workplace, and affect female and minority staff disproportionately. The 2-part workshop will also address how to identify, deal with and prevent prejudice and indignities at work.
Thursday, September 4, 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, September 5, 2025
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Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) is required training for many roles at Illini Union, including Building Service Workers, Building Service Supervisors, Building Operating Engineers and Building Supervisors. The initial BBP certification training should be completed within 10 days of joining Illini Union. This live training session will be held in Microsoft Teams.
Tuesday, September 9, 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, September 10, 2025
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Interested in identifying new opportunities? Like to learn and improve your performance? If so, don't miss the Growth Mindset Workshop! We'll cover a range of techniques to help you solve problems creatively. You'll also learn how to leverage certain AI tools to generate increased revenue.
Thursday, September 11, 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, September 18, 2025
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Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) is required training for many roles at Illini Union, including Building Service Workers, Building Service Supervisors, Building Operating Engineers and Building Supervisors. The initial BBP certification training should be completed within 10 days of joining Illini Union. This live training session will be held in Microsoft Teams.
Friday, September 19, 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, September 23, 2025
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This New Employee Orientation (NEO) will be held in Microsoft Teams. This optional training is highly recommended for recent new hires. At this online training session, we will discuss the structure of the university and Student Affairs, the leadership of Illini Union, important workplace rules, payroll and benefits, training and development and staying safe.
Thursday, September 25, 2025
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The Threat Evaluation and Reporting Overview is an introductory training intended for the public and community members who help identify threats or observable behaviors that may concern others. TERO emphasizes the importance of community involvement and raises awareness about the behavioral approach to violence prevention.
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Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) is required training for many roles at Illini Union, including Building Service Workers, Building Service Supervisors, Building Operating Engineers and Building Supervisors. The initial BBP certification training should be completed within 10 days of joining Illini Union. This live training session will be held in Microsoft Teams.
Monday, October 13, 2025
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Explore the leadership skills necessary for success as a supervisor and gain real insight into your own leadership style. Discover effective techniques for influencing coworkers at different levels. Laptop/smart phone needed.
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
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This will be a professional development session for supervisors and senior managers from across Illini Union. Participants will discuss how to evaluate exempt employees during this session. Coverage will include a refresher on the timeline for the current evaluation process as well as the use of self-assessments in the evaluation process.
Friday, December 5, 2025
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This will be a professional development session for supervisors and senior managers from across Illini Union. Participants will discuss how to evaluate exempt employees during this session. Coverage will include a refresher on the timeline for the current evaluation process as well as the use of self-assessments in the evaluation process.
Thursday, January 29, 2026
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The Threat Evaluation and Reporting Overview is an introductory training intended for the public and community members who help identify threats or observable behaviors that may concern others. TERO emphasizes the importance of community involvement and raises awareness about the behavioral approach to violence prevention.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
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This is your opportunity to learn about major projects and initiatives taking place at the university. At this annual event hosted by the Strategic Project Management Office, you’ll hear from university leaders sharing success stories, mingle with units delivering their best practices and explore toolkits at exhibitor booths.
Thursday, April 30, 2026
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The Threat Evaluation and Reporting Overview is an introductory training intended for the public and community members who help identify threats or observable behaviors that may concern others. TERO emphasizes the importance of community involvement and raises awareness about the behavioral approach to violence prevention.