Illini Union Staff Training & Development
Welcome to the Training & Development calendar for Illini Union staff.
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
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Live Training Session in Microsoft Teams for Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) initial certification.
Thursday, January 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.
Monday, January 13, 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.
Wednesday, January 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.
Thursday, January 23, 2025
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Live Training Session in Microsoft Teams for Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) initial certification.
Friday, January 24, 2025
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In Leading & Influencing Teams, we will explore the leadership skills necessary for success as a supervisor. This workshop will be hands-on and participants will interact with one another as they gain actionable insights about their personal leadership styles and effective techniques for influencing coworkers.
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
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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
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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, February 6, 2025
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Live Training Session in Microsoft Teams for Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) initial certification.
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
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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, payroll and benefits, training and development and staying safe during emergencies.
Thursday, February 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.
Thursday, February 20, 2025
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Live Training Session in Microsoft Teams for Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) initial certification.
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
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This is a hybrid seminar for managers and the Senior Leadership Team of Illini Union. Experts from Technology Services will demonstrate how to leverage the AI capabilities of Power Automate and Power BI. If you wish to attend this event, either in person or through Teams, would you please approach your supervisor or contact Mo Quasem
Thursday, February 27, 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, March 4, 2025
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Lead With Empathy PD With Illinois Extension: Please register in advance if you would like to attend
How do you practice empathy? How do you lead with empathy in your area of expertise? In this training workshop, Dr. Camaya Wallace Bechard and Karena LaPlace of Illinois Extension will expand your understanding of empathy and demonstrate various techniques for practicing empathy within your teams.
Thursday, March 6, 2025
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Live Training Session in Microsoft Teams for Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) initial certification.
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
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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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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.
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.
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
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In Leading & Influencing Teams, we will explore the leadership skills necessary for success as a supervisor. This workshop will be hands-on and participants will interact with one another as they gain actionable insights about their personal 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.
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.
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.
Thursday, April 17, 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 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
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.
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.