Illini Union Staff Training & Development
Welcome to the Training & Development calendar for Illini Union staff.
Monday, June 2, 2025
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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
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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
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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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The Business Process Improvement Office will host Process Mapping Skills training from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 4, at 50 Gerty Drive in Champaign. Training will include learning about the different types of process maps, tools used to process map and how to create a process map. Register online using the link by June 2.
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This training will cover various event safety protocols, risk assessment and risk management, conflict de-escalation techniques, campus facility use policies and additional resources to help navigate hosting events from the facility manager perspective.
Thursday, June 5, 2025
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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.
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As AI tools continue to make it into classrooms and campuses, understanding how to use them responsibly and effectively is essential. This session introduces the core dimensions of AI literacy and explores how they can guide thoughtful integration of AI in educational settings.
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Train your own large language model (LLM), deploy it as a Teaching Assistant and link it with Canvas courses. Set it up as a trustworthy tutor. Have it assist you with literature review. This hands-on beginners’ workshop will walk participants through the creation process for a custom LLM.
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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 6, 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.
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
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AristAI offers an AI Tutor that provides 24/7 personalized academic support and an Accessibility Tool that instantly scans and fixes LMS, document, and video content—helping educators enhance student learning and meet ADA and WCAG compliance with minimal IT effort.
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
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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.
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This training will focus on the ease of creating custom AI agents using ChatGPT and Copilot. Attendees will first explore existing custom AI agents and then learn how to easily create their own specialized agent.
Thursday, June 12, 2025
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In this interactive session, we’ll explore the expanding landscape of AI learning resources, from “free” webinars and online courses to seminar offerings from organizations like EDUCAUSE and other entities. Whether you're just beginning your AI journey or looking to deepen your expertise, you'll discover options that suit your learning style, goals, and budget.
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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.
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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, June 13, 2025
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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.
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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. Advanced registration is required by June 23 and attendance costs $250 per participant.
Tuesday, June 17, 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.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
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In this upcoming student voices panel, students will provide their own Gen AI perspectives. This will be an informative conversation about the use of Gen AI in student's educational journeys, personal lives, and career preparations.
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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, June 23, 2025
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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In response to the revocation of federal affirmative action requirements on January 21, 2025, the OVCDEI is offering several training sessions to explain the impact on our Recruitment and Hiring Guidelines, Search Process Toolkit, Affirmative Action Plan, and related training programs.
Monday, June 30, 2025
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In response to the revocation of federal affirmative action requirements on January 21, 2025, the OVCDEI is offering several training sessions to explain the impact on our Recruitment and Hiring Guidelines, Search Process Toolkit, Affirmative Action Plan, and related training programs.
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
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Illinois Chat will soon be the official AI offering on the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus. This session will showcase the Illinois Chat platform, including its purpose, use cases and future plans. It will include a Q&A and feedback session.