Professional Development & Training

Program Philosophy

May 2006

The Department of Human Resources recognizes that Professional Development & Training programs improve individual and organizational performance and help the University achieve its overall institutional goals. Training programs not only help employees increase their effectiveness by building and refining job skills, but also greatly enhance the level of service provided by the University. Programs offered by the University Professional Development & Training Unit will:
 

·         Create a sense of community by offering consistent orientation information for new employees.

·         Help employees adjust to new work situations more easily by offering training opportunities for constantly changing technology in the workplace.

·         Prepare personnel for increased or new responsibilities.

·         Enable employees to function more quickly and efficiently by providing a number of programs specific to the university’s needs.

·         Build and refine skills by providing instruction and practice in work-related areas such as supervision, writing, public speaking, and computing.

·         Improve interpersonal skills through human relations training and increase productivity by improving communications.

·         Enhance sensitivity by providing programs about persons with disabilities and minorities in our workforce.

·         Foster good employee relations and reduce turnover by providing programs that lead to greater job satisfaction and improved promotional opportunities.

·         Enhance the overall well being of employees by offering personal development programs on topics of concern such as caring for elderly family members, personal wellness, safety, and financial planning.

·         Prepare employees for retirement by offering a comprehensive retirement planning program.

·         more