The USM Learning and Talent Development Committee is pleased to announce the third annual USM-wide Professional Development Week will run from September 18th - 22nd. Professional development week is virtual and free for all USM employees - click here to register. Learning tracks include Workplace Productivity, Personal Leadership Mastery, Inclusion and Belonging, and Wellness for the Workplace.` In addition to the keynote and workshops, we will have Morning Mindfulness, with our own Jill Wardell, Director of Talent Learning & OD, and networking sessions to meet your USM colleagues.
Keynote Panel:
The USM Learning & Talent Development Committee's third annual completely virtual professional development week, Fall into Success: Innovate, Inspire, Lead, kicks off with a keynote panel featuring distinguished leaders in higher education. Moderated by Melody Wright, Coordinator, Talent Learning & Organizational Development at UMBC, this compelling panel promises to provide valuable insights as these exceptional leaders share their experiences and visions for the future of higher education. It is a not-to-be-missed event, setting the tone for an exciting week of growth, learning, and professional development.
- Anthony Jenkins, Ph.D., President, CSU
- Ellen Herbst, Senior Vice Chancellor Admin & Finance, USMO
- Chris Steele, Vice Provost, Division of Professional Studies, UMBC
- Patricia A. Perillo, Ph.D., Vice President for Student Affairs, UMCP
- Lawanda Dockins-Mills, Ph.D., Interim AVP for Student Affairs, SU
- Diane Forbes-Berthoud, Ph.D., M.A., Chief Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Officer and Vice President, UMB
Workshops:
- Boosting Workplace Efficiency: Harnessing A.I. Assistance
- From Stress to Resilience: Navigating Workplace Challenges
- Fostering Retention through Inclusion and Belonging
- Leading from Within: Strengthening Leadership Qualities
- Mastering Virtual Presentations: Rocking Zoom
- Embracing Diversity: Developing Intercultural Awareness
- Mastering Business Writing in Higher Education
- Recharge and Thrive: Managing Burnout and Stress
- Micro Affirmations: Building an Inclusive Culture
- Inspiring Innovation with Psychological Safety
- Navigating Stress in the Workplace: Strategies for Success
- Cultivating Workplace Relationships with Restorative Practice