Employee Learning Opportunities

Calendar of Events

Select the headings below to see the current list of learning opportunities.

 

Lean into Learning! Series ▾
The Lean into Learning! series is a new initiative to provide the talent community with a collection of learning sessions to broaden skills and performance. The sessions will cover a variety of topics such as communication, interpersonal skills, people management, teamwork, and productivity. These sessions will be held in person and virtually throughout the year.

Select the title of each course below to learn more and register. If you are interested in signing up for a course, please be aware that registrations may close prior to the start date. Please plan accordingly to ensure you are able to attend! For course descriptions, view the Lean Into Learning Fall Calendar 2024.

Title Format Register by  Course Date & Time

Cultural Proficiency

 Virtual November 4, 2024

November 6, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Successful Teams

 In-Person November 15, 2024

November 19, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

If you experience difficulties registering for a session, please contact elearning@umaryland.edu 

Lean into Learning! Supervisor Series ▾
The Lean into Learning! Supervisors series includes sessions designed specifically for individuals who supervise staff. These sessions will be held in person and virtually throughout the year.

Select the title of each course below to learn more and register. If you are interested in signing up for a course, please be aware that registrations may close prior to the start date. Please plan accordingly to ensure you are able to attend! For course descriptions, view the Lean Into Learning Fall Calendar 2024.

Title Format Register by  Course Date & Time

Introduction to Coaching Skills for Supervisors

 In-Person November 12, 2024

November 14, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

If you experience difficulties registering for a session, please contact elearning@umaryland.edu 

SPARK! Supervisor Academy ▾
UMB SPARK! is a initiative designed to serve as a Supervisor’s Pathway to Advance and Re-ignite Knowledge for greater performance.

SPARK! Supervisor Quarterly Meetings ▾
The SPARK! Supervisor Meetings are quarterly meetings designed for supervisors who lead people to gather and learn valuable strategies, share challenges, and engage in supportive dialogue to enhance leadership efforts.

Select the session title below to learn more and register for ONE meeting session. If you are interested in signing up, please be aware that registrations may close prior to the start date. Please plan accordingly to ensure you are able to attend! For more information about the SPARK program, please visit the SPARK Supervisor Academy page. 

The next meeting will take place during the first quarter of 2025. More information coming soon!

If you experience difficulties registering for a session, please contact elearning@umaryland.edu 

HR-Focused Informational Sessions ▾
These informational sessions are designed to provide employees with essential knowledge about key subjects, including benefits, workplace policies, and performance management.

Please note: some sessions will be open to a specific audience group to allow for more focused discussion. 

Select the title of each course below to learn more and register. If you are interested in signing up for a course, please be aware that registrations may close prior to the start date. Please plan accordingly to ensure you are able to attend!

Title Audience Format Register by  Course Date & Time

Understanding the USM AFSCME Consolidated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

MOU Supervisors

 Virtual  24 hours prior to session

November 8, 2024

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

November 11, 2024

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

November 14, 2024

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

November 15, 2024

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

November 18, 2024

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

November 20, 2024

3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Open Enrollment Info Sessions

 All Users Virtual and In-Person Options 24 hours prior to session

October 15, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

October 22, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

October 31, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

November 7, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

If you experience difficulties registering for a session, please contact elearning@umaryland.edu 

Career Essentials ▾
Empower your team members and equip them with essential skills for career growth. Look no further than the Career Essentials program! Designed specifically for individual contributors, this program provides a solid foundation for personal and professional development. Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in your team’s growth. Register your eligible staff for Career Essentials today and watch them thrive!

If interested, please visit the Career Essentials registration page on Percipio. Here’s why you should encourage your eligible staff to participate: 

Personal Assessment & Teamwork: 

  • Participants kick off their journey by taking the True Colors Assessment, gaining insights into their unique strengths and communication style. 
  • They’ll explore effective teamwork strategies, enhancing collaboration within your organization. 

Understanding Your Organization & Culture: 

  • Dive deeper into what it means to be part of the University System of Maryland (USM). 
  • Explore funding sources for the University and embrace the UMB Core Values demonstrated across campus. 

Communication and Interpersonal Skills: 

  • Identify key principles of effective communication, including overcoming barriers. 
  • Learn active listening techniques and practice providing constructive feedback. 
  • Develop a personalized action plan to enhance communication skills. 

Customer Service Excellence: 

  • Assess current customer service skills and recognize behaviors that exemplify excellence. 
  • Acquire techniques for handling challenging customer interactions through active listening and problem-solving. 
  • Create an actionable plan to apply new skills on the job. 

Diversity In the Workplace: 

  • Beyond race and gender, explore the broader concept of diversity. 
  • Foster an inclusive environment where everyone's unique perspectives contribute to success. 

Please contact Michele Hunt at mhunt@umaryland.edu with questions.

Employee Growth Seminars: Leveling up YOUR LIFE. YOUR WORK. YOUR BEST. ▾
HR is committed to providing the talent community with practical skills to support their professional and personal development. Through HR's monthly professional development seminars, employees will engage in knowledge-building session to bring out their BEST! The virtual, 60-minute sessions led by ComPsych® GuidanceResources® trainers will provide participants with stronger confidence in work performance, sharper work-life harmony, and better strategies to reach their full potential.

 Click on "Register" below to register for the session(s) of your choice. 

Title Date Time Registration Link
Loneliness and Social Isolation in Today's World  Nov 21, 2024  11:00 am Register

 

Financial Fitness for Everyone ▾
In partnership with Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Maryland and Delaware, employees have the opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. These virtual, one-hour, live seminars will teach employees essential strategies to achieve financial stability.

Click on "Register" below to register for the session(s) of your choice. 

Title Date Time Registration Link
Planning for the Holidays November 15, 2024 10:00 am Register
Keeping Debt Under Control: Avoid Detours  February 21, 2025 10:00 am Register
Credit Reports and Credit Scores  March 21, 2025 10:00 am Register
Creating Wealth: Stocking up for the Long Haul April 18, 2025 10:00 am Register
Preparing for Emergencies  May 16, 2025 10:00 am Register
Homeowner Options  June 20, 2025 10:00 am Register

 

Building Bridges Across Maryland ▾
The Building Bridges Across Maryland (BBAM) program includes a cohort of individuals from various higher education institutions in the state of Maryland who attend seven sessions - one held at each participating institution.

The BBAM program begins with a kickoff session that brings participants together to learn what is expected to complete the program and to get to know each other. After the final session, participants are invited to attend a formal graduation where they receive a certificate of completion and a digital badge. 

Support Staff Cohorts

Cohorts begin early during the month of August. Topic sessions begin in September and continue through March. Topics are updated and changed based on cohort feedback each year, but generally include:

  • Managing Your Strengths
  • Managing Up
  • Radical Adaptability: 5 Keys to Personal Change
  • Online Practices of Self-Care and Behavior Change for Resilience
  • Presenting in a Virtual World
  • Becoming a Champion of Inclusion at All Levels of the Institution
  • Shifting Your Mindset When Serving Customers. 

Alumni Events

Program graduates may be invited back to continue their professional development, reconnect and meet members of other cohorts. Stay tuned for our next alumni event!

For more information, please contact Michele Hunt at mhunt@umaryland.edu.