Illini Union Staff Training & Development

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

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Thursday, September 19, 2024

Friday, September 20, 2024

    • 2:00 - 3:45 pm
    • Illini Union room 103

    For Conflict Management Strategies, we will discuss the nature and sources of workplace conflict. After that, we will explore the most appropriate conflict management strategies to use in different workplace situations. This workshop will include practical, team-based activities as well as a personal assessment of each participant's conflict management style.

Monday, September 23, 2024

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

    • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    • i-Hotel: Technology Room

    This seminar reviews relevant policies and procedures, discusses the common mistakes made when conducting performance reviews, and provides some demonstrations on how to begin the discussion between the supervisor and the employee.

Thursday, September 26, 2024

Friday, September 27, 2024

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Thursday, October 3, 2024

Monday, October 7, 2024

    • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Illinois Orientation for New Employees (I-ONE) is open to both new staff and existing staff of the University. Academic Professional and Civil Service staff will become familiar with the history, culture, mission, and future direction of the University.

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Thursday, October 10, 2024

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

    • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    • Lincoln Room, I Hotel & Conference Center

    Learn about campus administration and the government regulations that guide our processes; the search process key roles; developing the job description and planning for good faith recruitment efforts; an overview of the vacancy submission, requisition, and posting process; best practices for evaluation and selection; reference check guidelines; and steps to make a hire.

Thursday, October 17, 2024

Thursday, October 24, 2024

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

    • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    • TBA

    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.

Thursday, October 31, 2024

Thursday, November 7, 2024

    • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    • TBA

    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.

    • 2:00 - 4:00 pm

    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, November 8, 2024

Monday, November 11, 2024

Thursday, November 14, 2024

    • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    • TBA

    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.

    • 2:00 - 4:00 pm

    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, November 19, 2024

    • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    • TBA

    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, November 21, 2024

Friday, November 22, 2024

Thursday, December 5, 2024

Monday, December 9, 2024

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Thursday, January 9, 2025

Monday, January 13, 2025

    • 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
    • Office of the Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, 614 E. Daniel St., 3rd Floor, Champaign, IL

    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.

Thursday, January 16, 2025

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Friday, January 24, 2025

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

    • 2:00 - 4:00 pm
    • Illini Union: room TBD

    For Conflict Management Strategies, we will discuss the nature and sources of workplace conflict. After that, we will explore the most appropriate conflict management strategies to use in different workplace situations. This workshop will include practical, team-based activities as well as a personal assessment of each participant's conflict management style.

Thursday, January 30, 2025

Thursday, February 6, 2025

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

    • 2:00 - 3:30 pm
    • Illini Union: room 104

    At this in-person event for new full-time employees, we will discuss a number of important topics including the structure of the University and Student Affairs, the leadership of Illini Union, workplace rules and expectations at Illini Union and the University, payroll and benefits, training and development and staying safe during emergencies.

Thursday, February 13, 2025

Thursday, February 20, 2025

Thursday, February 27, 2025

Thursday, March 6, 2025

Thursday, March 13, 2025

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Thursday, March 20, 2025

Monday, March 24, 2025

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Thursday, April 3, 2025

Thursday, April 10, 2025

Thursday, April 17, 2025

Thursday, April 24, 2025

Thursday, May 1, 2025

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Thursday, May 15, 2025