Illini Union Staff Training & Development
Welcome to the Training & Development calendar for Illini Union staff.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Learn the tools and strategies needed to foster the professional growth and motivation of teams. Create a positive work environment, provide meaningful development opportunities, and cultivate a motivated and engaged workforce.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Practice handling challenging workplace scenarios, including conflict, employee concerns, and HR-related issues with confidence and professionalism. This course is for new supervisors and part of the Supervisor Fundamentals program and involves both an online component and in-person training.
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This training equips supervisors and HR staff with a practical understanding of their role while EEO Compliance responds to allegations of discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct in their unit.
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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 ways to make meetings more effective, including developing strong agendas and ensuring that three key leadership roles are filled (facilitator, note taker, timekeeper).
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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.
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Essential insights for any one contributing to a large event at Illini Union: Guidance on how to use the I-Team to de-escalate students at large events and eliminating avoidable police action.
Thursday, October 22, 2026
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Develop skills to set clear expectations, give feedback, and recognize employees effectively to support ongoing performance and growth. This course is for new supervisors and part of the Supervisor Fundamentals program and involves both an online component and in-person training.
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Are you interested in learning more about pregnancy-related accommodations for employees? M.T. Hudson and Nizam Arain from the Office for Access & Equity will discuss accommodations for pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, including lactation spaces/breaks. They will also review how to submit a request and how the interactive process unfolds from there.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
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Learn strategies to rebuild trust, re-engage employees, and restore team stability after change, disruption, or challenging events. This course is for new supervisors and part of the Supervisor Fundamentals program and involves both an online component and in-person training.
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This training provides graduate student employees with an overview of the University’s Nondiscrimination Policy and Sexual Misconduct Policy, including reporting obligations, available resources, and best practices for responding to concerns that may arise in the context of their graduate employee role.
Thursday, October 29, 2026
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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, November 5, 2026
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Understand formal processes, documentation, and conversations needed to manage performance concerns while aligning with university policies. This course is for new supervisors and part of the Supervisor Fundamentals program and involves both an online component and in-person training.
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Essential online workshop that is required for new hires. We will discuss important workplace rules, payroll and benefits, the structure of the university and Student Affairs, the leadership of Illini Union, training and development and staying safe.
Thursday, November 19, 2026
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Practice handling challenging workplace scenarios, including conflict, employee concerns, and HR-related issues with confidence and professionalism. This course is for new supervisors and part of the Supervisor Fundamentals program and involves both an online component and in-person training.
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Join the Office for Access & Equity - Employee Accommodations team for a discussion of the latest developments and emerging topics related to disability, pregnancy, and religious accommodations in the workplace, intersections with other employee rights/benefits, and how inclusive practices are evolving.
Thursday, December 3, 2026
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Learn strategies to rebuild trust, re-engage employees, and restore team stability after change, disruption, or challenging events. This course is for new supervisors and part of the Supervisor Fundamentals program and involves both an online component and in-person training.
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Stereotypes and bias can affect female and minority staff disproportionately at work. If left unchecked, they can lead to workplace discrimination through hiring, promotion, unequal performance evaluations and a hostile work environment. Discover the impact of stereotypes and bias as well as practical ways to prevent and deal with them at work.