Employee Development & Engagement

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View the resources and opportunities available for employees in training, wellness, development and engagement. The Employee Development and Engagement (EDE) team facilitates a variety of initiatives, learning opportunities, and events that focus on these areas to encourage and develop employee growth. We are committed to providing a range of positive experiences and opportunities for all UHD employees to enhance their experience working for our department. We aim to foster a thriving workplace culture where employees are engaged with their work, inspired to grow and invested in fully contributing to the work we do for students.

Initiatives for Employee Development and Engagement

Training and Orientation

A variety of trainings are available for staff to attend in person and online. Through UTLearn, an online learning management system, staff can register for trainings and complete online learning modules to advance their skills. We also collaborate with other units who want to offer training and assist with the creation and execution of specific training.

All new benefits eligible employees attend New Employee Orientation to become familiar with UHD policies, available resources and employee culture. Supervisors attend Supervisor Orientation that acquaints them with the role and responsibilities of being a supervisor in a series of in-person trainings and online learning modules.

Learning and Development

We encourage a focus on lifetime learning in our department through the workshops and presentations we provide and by consulting with managers and staff about specialized learning and development needs. We offer adult education classes, including English as a Second Language, conversational Spanish and digital literacy. Our supervisor development opportunities include the Leadership and Communication Series, which features videos and discussions about leading a team and communicating effectively and respectfully. Staff also have access to LinkedIn Learning which allows them to choose skills they want to develop.

Wellness

Our team regularly facilitates a variety of wellness opportunities that help staff engage with eight wellness pillars: physical, emotional, occupational, intellectual, financial, environmental, social and spiritual. We work with campus partners, including HealthPoint and the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), to offer programs that help participants incorporate wellness practices into their everyday lives. With a variety of programming and three exercise rooms in the buildings we operate, staff can decide what wellness means to them.

 
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Tea with Dr. T

This recurring town hall-style event gives our staff opportunities to ask questions, share ideas and suggestions, or voice concerns with the leader of our department, Associate Vice President Dr. Marilyn Tyus. We encourage all UHD employees to join these conversations.

CARE Committee

CARE stands for community, appreciation, recognition and events. The CARE committee and its subcommittees are dedicated to enhancing the employee experience. The subcommittees build community, show appreciation, promote recognition and contribute to organizing large-scale events. Past initiatives include a book club, staff appreciation summer cookout, campus walking tour and student employee appreciation.

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