Illini Union Staff Training & Development
Welcome to the Training & Development calendar for Illini Union staff.
Monday, September 29, 2025
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This prestigious leadership program is highly respected within the University of Illinois system. The program involves a selection process and application fee of $1,000. Applications are open from September 29 through October 29, 2025 for the Spring 2026 program.
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
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The trainers from F&S will be holding their popular fire extinguisher training for the entire campus. If you'd like to attend this training, please register in advance as space is limited. The training will include hands-on practice with fire extinguishers and a fire simulator.
Wednesday, October 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.
Thursday, October 2, 2025
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Live Training Session in Microsoft Teams for Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) initial certification.
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This IHR seminar will address how to move a group from persistent dysfunction to constructive growth—moving from supervisory styles that support conflict (e.g., conflict-avoidant, control, and parenting) to supervision that facilitates growth by understanding the stages of group development and the advancement of problem-solving skills.
Monday, October 6, 2025
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This course, for mid-level professionals and above, focuses on the Organizational Leadership core competency. The course covers the Advanced and Expert columns of the Core Competency Rubric for this core competency. The registration deadline is September 29.
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This prestigious leadership program is highly respected within the University of Illinois system. The program involves a selection process and application fee of $1,000. Applications are open from September 29 through October 29, 2025 for the Spring 2026 program.
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
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Listening to Build Trust is designed to help foster healthy work relationships by improving listening skills. Survive, Thrive & Lead are peer-led highly interactive skills-building workshops tailored towards participants who supervise teams at Illinois. Content was developed in collaboration with NCPRE, Office of the Provost, and Illinois Human Resources.
Thursday, October 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.
Friday, October 10, 2025
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This live Training Session for Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) initial certification will be held in-person and in Microsoft Teams.
Monday, October 13, 2025
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This prestigious leadership program is highly respected within the University of Illinois system. The program involves a selection process and application fee of $1,000. Applications are open from September 29 through October 29, 2025 for the Spring 2026 program.
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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.
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This program is for new and recent supervisors. It offers an opportunity to develop self-awareness of management styles and personal biases, to practice strategies for resolving conflict, and to build confidence in leading others through feedback and coaching techniques. Applications are required by October 27 and attendance costs $250 per participant.
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
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Learn about campus administration and the government regulations that guide our processes; the key roles involved in the search process; developing the job description and planning for good faith recruitment efforts; an overview of the vacancy submission, requisition, and posting process; reference check guidelines; and best practices.
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Mental Health and Wellbeing Symposium (Illinois System): Bite-Sized Wellbeing During Uncertain Times
Dr. Bryan Sexton will demonstrate the mechanisms at work that cause burnout and look at how evidence-based interventions counteract those mechanisms to result in wellbeing improvements. Explore fresh ideas and generate innovative strategies to address the growing need for effective and available mental health services.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
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Through this training, participants will understand the basic tenets of discrimination and harassment laws and policies. They will gain an understanding of Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments, and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act, including new updates in the law.
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Learn how microaggressions are everyday slights, rudeness, or insults that communicate subtle (and not so subtle) messages of bias and disrespect. This workshop includes an insightful discussion on microaggressions and their relationship to climate, cooperation and belonging. In addition, participants will practice strategies for responding to microaggressions at work.
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The trainers from F&S will be holding their popular fire extinguisher training for the entire campus. If you'd like to attend this training, please register in advance as space is limited. The training will include hands-on practice with fire extinguishers and a fire simulator.
Thursday, October 16, 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.
Monday, October 20, 2025
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This prestigious leadership program is highly respected within the University of Illinois system. The program involves a selection process and application fee of $1,000. Applications are open from September 29 through October 29, 2025 for the Spring 2026 program.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
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Your opportunity to understand the importance of the American with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act (GINA), and other disability laws. Learn the dos and don’ts around disability etiquette and engage in discussions on disability awareness in our work environments.
Friday, October 24, 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, October 30, 2025
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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 teamwork, including ways to make meetings more effective, developing strong agendas and ensuring that three key leadership roles are filled.
Friday, October 31, 2025
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The in-person workshop on Leveraging AI For Financial Analysis is exclusively for the Business team. We will explore some powerful AI tools using real Business data. The AI tools will be used for financial forecasting, identifying revenue opportunities and analyzing costs.