Illini Union Staff Training & Development

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

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Monday, June 2, 2025

    • 1:30 - 4:30 pm
    • I-Hotel and Conference Center, 1900 S 1st St, Champaign, IL 61820

    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, June 3, 2025

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

    This hands-on beginners’ 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. Official Illinois tools will be featured.

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Thursday, June 5, 2025

Friday, June 6, 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.

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Thursday, June 12, 2025

Friday, June 13, 2025

    • 11:00 - 11:30 am

    From FY 2026, certain supervisors who report to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) will be developing 1 or 2 of the ACUI’s Core Competencies. This initiative will involve the use of certain ACUI rubrics for performance evaluations as well as new training. If you have any questions about this initiative, please join Mo Quasem for a Q&A session in Teams.

    • All Day
    • I Hotel

    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. Advanced registration is required by June 23 and attendance costs $250 per participant.

Tuesday, June 17, 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, June 18, 2025

Monday, June 23, 2025

    • 10:00 - 11:30 am
    • 507 E. Green Street - room 411

    Join StratCom for this online Illinois Brand Ambassador Workshop, an engaging, interactive, and fun session designed to empower Illinois staff and faculty across our university. You’ll gain a deep understanding of the Illinois brand platform, practical strategies for integrating the brand into your unit’s communications, and inspiration for effective brand storytelling.

Tuesday, June 24, 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.

Thursday, June 26, 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.

    • 3:00 - 3:30 pm

    From FY 2026, certain supervisors who report to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) will be developing 1 or 2 of the ACUI’s Core Competencies. This initiative will involve the use of certain ACUI rubrics for performance evaluations as well as new training. If you have any questions about this initiative, please join Mo Quasem for a Q&A session in Teams.

Friday, June 27, 2025

Monday, June 30, 2025

Wednesday, July 2, 2025