Professional Development and Training
UW-Whitewater recognizes and supports the inner passion within our employees to seek continuous knowledge and personal growth. We believe in empowering our employees to expand their expertise and skills, and encouraging them to explore new opportunities within the University. The Training & Development Manager also provides workforce and organizational development services to the campus so support the growth and success of individuals and teams. We also support employees in making informed choices about their professional paths. We strive to provide resources and guidance to help employees navigate their career journeys.
Understanding that our employees play a crucial role in shaping the student experience across all facets of university life, we are dedicated to fostering the professional development of our staff and leaders. By doing so, we aim to create an enriched student experience that reflects our commitment to excellence.
Find professional development and training resources below.
Unconscious Bias for Search and Screen Committee - If you are going to sit on a Search and Screen Committee, you will need to take this online course.
Benefits Orientation - If you are a new employee and have questions about your Benefits, you will need to check out this site!
Annual Benefits Orientation - The Annual Benefits Enrollment (ABE) period is an annual opportunity for benefits eligible employees to enroll in or make changes to most benefit plans for the upcoming calendar year. This is the only time you are eligible to make changes unless you have a qualifying event, such as a family or employment status change.
Online New Hire Campus Orientation - Welcome to UW-Whitewater! This online course is designed to help guide you through your first few weeks here on campus. You'll learn more about the University and about all the campus resources! In-Person New Hire Campus Orientation - Invitation Only If you haven't received a calendar invite yet, please email elmoreg@uww.edu.
Supervisor Fundamentals & Resources Presentations - Join this online Canvas course to see various resources for Supervisors and Chairs. This course includes past presentations that have been shared, available trainings and workshops, and other resources. If you are looking for a deeper dive, or something else, please reach out to the HR Training and Development Manager.
Pronoun Workshop, Safe Zone/LGBTQ 101 Workshop, or LGBTQ Peer Educator Panel
NCBI (National Coalition Building Institute) is an international leadership organization that provides training in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)
The Learning Enhancement, Assessment and Research Network (LEARN) Center was established in 1998 to assist faculty and academic teaching staff in their ongoing work to better serve our students.