Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities

ENHANCED SUPERVISION PROGRAM (ESP)

(upcoming events for supervisors only)

ESP: Health & Wellness for Supervisors

Wednesday, December 4, 12:00-1:00 p.m. – McCoy Commons, Oaks 212

Please join us to learn more about Health & Wellness opportunities for supervisors and their staff. Belinda Day, Faculty/Staff Health & Wellness Program Assistant, will facilitate this ESP session on Health & Wellness opportunities. Lunch will be provided for registered attendees.

Overview of the Enhanced Supervision Program (ESP)

Goal: To celebrate, encourage, and support all supervisors to build a healthy, inclusive, skilled, and effective workforce. The series will offer adaptable trainings for all supervisors of employees, while at the same time enhancing and standardizing supervisory training. Format: A variety of learning modes of delivery will be utilized including face-to-face, virtual, blended learning, coaching, etc. The expectation is that campus supervisors of staff and faculty will participate in ESP programs this year and complete the questions on the ESP Preparation Form in consultation with their own supervisor. Supervisors should also list and discuss their participation in ESP on their annual performance appraisal. Lunch is provided to registered attendees.

CAMPUSWIDE PROGRAMS

(upcoming events open to all faculty & staff)

Catholic Employee Resource Group (ERG) – Interest Meeting

Wednesday, December 11, 11:45 a.m-12:45 p.m. – Numen Lumen Pavilion 108

Please join Catholic faculty and staff for an interest meeting for a Catholic Employee Resource Group (ERG). Holding this interest meeting during the season of Advent will allow for discussions about the liturgical season, as well as ideas for future meetings. All faculty and staff who are interested in learning more about the Catholic ERG are welcome to attend. Lunch will be provided for registered attendees.

Supervisors of Students ERG – Using the EET: A Tool to Enhance Student Success

Wednesday, December 11, 12:00-1:00 p.m. – Moseley Center, McKinnon F

Join Megan Noltemeyer, Assistant to the Vice President and Director of Strategic Initiatives, and the EET Innovation Team to explore how to mentor students in using the Elon Experiences Transcript (EET) for meaningful growth and storytelling beyond Elon. Lunch will be provided for registered attendees.

Thrive After 55 ERG – Will You Have Enough Income in Retirement?

Thursday, December 12, 12:00-1:15 p.m. – McCoy Commons, Oaks 212

The Thrive After 55 Retirement Employee Resource Group (ERG) invites you to join them for this important program. Retirement income planning is the process of understanding how much income you’ll need to support the retirement lifestyle you want and positioning your assets to provide that income. While there’s no “one size fits all” plan, there are steps you can take to maximize the possibility of a financially secure retirement. Truliant Credit Union will facilitate this program for the Thrive After 55 Retirement ERG, and they will be providing lunch.

Give Back with the Elon Alumni ERG This Holiday Season

Thursday, December 12, 3:00-4:30 p.m. – Irazu Coffee

Join the Elon Alumni Employee Resource Group in making a difference this holiday season! We’re collecting diapers of any brand and size to support families through the CityGate Dream Center. Drop off your diapers at the Martin Alumni Center by December 19th. All are welcome to contribute! Additionally, Elon alumni are invited to join us at Irazu on Thursday, December 12th, from 3:00-4:30 p.m. (floating). Bring your diapers to the event (optional), and enjoy a warm cup of cheer as we connect and celebrate the holidays.

Communication and Marketing Bootcamp Lunch & Learn

Tuesday, January 14, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. – East Commons 102 (519 E Haggard Ave)

Elevate your communication and marketing skills with Elon University’s Communication and Marketing Bootcamp, a day-long, hands-on workshop designed exclusively for faculty and staff. Dive into key topics such as event marketing, website management, storytelling, social media, and the use of essential communication software like InDesign and Adobe Express. This interactive workshop provides you with the unique opportunity to bring your own projects and content, allowing you to apply new techniques and strategies in real-time. Leave with tangible takeaways, practical insights, and the confidence to enhance your department’s communication and outreach efforts. Join us to unlock new skills, boost engagement, and drive your marketing initiatives forward! Lunch will be provided for registered attendees.

ADDITIONAL CAMPUS PROGRAMS

Elon NEXT: Professional & Continuing Education

Courses start soon!

Elon NEXT: Professional & Continuing Education provides in-demand workforce skills to advance your career and satisfy your love of learning.

As an additional employee benefit, all Elon employees receive one free Elon NEXT course taught by an Elon instructor per academic year. Over 30 courses and professional certificates are open for registration and taught both on-campus and online in topics like data analysis & visualization, Microsoft Excel, project management, business leadership, and cybersecurity.

Have questions about these offerings or interested in teaching in the future? Contact Jack Rodenfels, Director, Professional & Continuing Studies: jrodenfels@elon.edu

Note: Additional assistance in funding may be available through a partnership with the Office of Leadership and Professional Development.

Ongoing Campus Wide Mental Health Training

As a community committed to well-being, it is essential that faculty, staff, and students can recognize signs of distress and know how to respond if there are concerns about a someone. Counseling Services is offering a new online training, called Kognito At-Risk, to the entire Elon community to help build skills to create a safer and more supportive campus. The At-Risk for Faculty & Staff training will help you learn to notice signs of distress, use techniques to discuss your concerns, and, if necessary, refer students to appropriate resources. At-Risk for Faculty & Staff lets you practice these challenging conversations at your own pace through role-play with virtual students. To access the training, visit https://elon.kognito.com/ and log on with your Elon username and password to get started.