Illini Union Staff Training & Development

Welcome to the Training & Development calendar for Illini Union staff.

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Tuesday, July 8, 2025

    • 1:00 - 2:00 pm

    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.

    • 2:00 - 3:00 pm
    • Armory room 156

    This hands-on beginners’ Large Language Models (LLMs) workshop will introduce the participants to text generating AIs. We will explore their features and capabilities and apply them in streamlining teaching tasks and research. Other concepts will include: privacy/security, legal and ethical considerations of AI, and generative AI’s place in higher education.

Monday, July 14, 2025

    • 10:00 - 11:00 am

    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.

    • 3:30 - 4:00 pm

    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

Friday, July 18, 2025

Monday, July 21, 2025

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Thursday, July 24, 2025

    • 9:00 - 10:30 am

    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

    • 2:00 - 2:30 pm

    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

    • 9:00 - 11:00 am

    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

Thursday, July 31, 2025

Friday, August 1, 2025

    • 2:00 - 2:30 pm

    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

    • 9:00 - 11:00 am

    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

Monday, August 25, 2025

    • 9:00 - 10:30 am

    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

    • 9:00 - 11:00 am

    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

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Thursday, September 4, 2025

Friday, September 5, 2025

    • 9:00 - 11:00 am

    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

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

    • 2:00 - 4:00 pm
    • Illini Union (room 406)

    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

Thursday, September 18, 2025

    • 9:00 - 11:00 am

    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

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

    • 2:00 - 3:30 pm

    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

    • 8:30 - 11:30 am
    • 614 E. Daniel Street - Room 3080

    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.

    • 2:00 - 4:00 pm

    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

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

    • 2:00 - 3:30 pm
    • Illini Union (room 104 and in Teams)

    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

Thursday, January 29, 2026

    • 8:30 - 11:30 am
    • 614 E. Daniel Street - Room 3080

    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

    • 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
    • I Hotel & Conference Center: Illinois Ballroom

    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

    • 8:30 - 11:30 am
    • 614 E. Daniel Street - Room 3080

    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.