Illini Union Staff Training & Development

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

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    • 10:30 am - 12:00 pm    10/13/2025
    • Illini Union room 210

    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.

    • All Day
    • I Hotel and Zoom

    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.

    • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm    10/14/2025
    • I Hotel Conference Center, Lincoln Room

    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.

    • 10:30 am - 12:00 pm    10/15/2025
    • Illini Union room 314B

    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.

    • 1:00 - 1:50 pm    10/15/2025
    • David Kinley Hall – Room 310 (1407 Gregory Drive, Urbana)

    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.

    • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm    10/16/2025

    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.

    • 10:30 am - 12:00 pm    10/31/2025
    • Illini Union room 103

    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.

    • 1:00 - 4:30 pm    11/3/2025
    • 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.

    • 2:00 - 4:00 pm    11/4/2025
    • Illini Union room 103

    Expand your ability to work with different groups and develop a solid foundation in intercultural communications. Dr. Camaya Wallace Bechard and Karena LaPlace of Illinois Extension will conduct this workshop for Illini Union staff.

    • 9:00 - 9:50 am    11/14/2025
    • Noyes Laboratory – Room 163 (505 S. Mathews Avenue, Urbana)

    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.

    • 8:30 - 11:30 am    1/29/2026
    • 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.

    • 8:30 am - 12:00 pm    2/10/2026
    • I Hotel & Conference Center: Illinois Ballroom

    This is your opportunity to learn about major projects and initiatives taking place at the university. At this annual event hosted by the Strategic Project Management Office, you’ll hear from university leaders sharing success stories, mingle with units delivering their best practices and explore toolkits at exhibitor booths.

    • 8:30 - 11:30 am    4/30/2026
    • 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.