Training & Development
The Training and Development area's primary goal is to offer the Univeristy of Mississippi's staff and faculty an opportunity for continual growth. Our seminars cover an array of topic to improve your professional skills and personal development.
New!
Introducing a new series to enhance your communication skills! These sessions are offered by leaders at our University! Read more
"Communication works for those who work at it."
‐ John Powell.
Contact Jessica Hughes, 915-1205, to register.
Training On Demand (HR on the Road)
"Training On Demand" is still available for departments or groups. Just tell us when, where and what and we are there!
| Date | Course | |
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| 06/19 | Search Committees: Efficient & Effective Processes 9:00 - 10:00, Minor Hall - B05C (Ridge West), ANDREA MARIA JEKABSONS |
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| 06/20 | Make Your PowerPoint Sizzle not Fizzle: This presentation will change the way you think about and create PowerPoint presentations. It will show you why you should ditch the traditional bullet-point templates in favor of strong visual images that connect your audience to your message. 1:30 - 2:30, Lyceum Boardroom, 2nd Floor (Room 200), MARY M HARRINGTON |
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| 06/20 | Awesome Abs Group Fitness - Faculty/Staff Members Group Fitness: Challenge your core in 45 minutes! Get stronger abdominals and a healthy back using a variety of floor exercises to create awesome looking abs. 5:15 - 6:00, Turner Center Multipurpose Room, MARY M HARRINGTON |
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| 06/21 | Hiring & Promoting 9:00 - 10:30, Minor Hall - B05C (Ridge West), ANDREA MARIA JEKABSONS |
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| 06/25 | Cycling Group Fitness - Faculty/Staff Members Group Fitness: A high-energy, exhilarating cardiovascular workout on our Tomahawk bikes! Participants have total control of resistance and intensity level of their workout. If you are a new participant make sure to arrive to class at least 15 minutes early to ensure proper set-up on the bike. Towels and Water Bottle are required! 5:15 - 6:00, Turner Center Multipurpose Room, ANDREA MARIA JEKABSONS |
Class is Full |
| 06/26 | PeopleAdmin (jobs.olemiss.edu website) Overview: Tips and Best Practices for navigating through PeopleAdmin 7. 9:00 - 10:30, Weir 107, JESSICA ANNE HUGHES |
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| 06/27 | BOSU Group Fitness - Faculty/Staff Members Group Fitness: Master your balance and enjoy the variety of combinations to help you sweat it all out. 5:15 - 6:00, Turner Center Multipurpose Room, JESSICA ANNE HUGHES |
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| 07/01 | Supervision of Minors: To provide faculty, staff, and students the standard for appropriate supervision of Minors on campus and Minors who are involved in University-sponsored programs, programs held at the University, or programs housed in or through the University. 9:30 - 10:30, MSBDC Training Room, JOSEPH DAVID LAWHORNE |
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| 07/02 | Supervision of Minors: To provide faculty, staff, and students the standard for appropriate supervision of Minors on campus and Minors who are involved in University-sponsored programs, programs held at the University, or programs housed in or through the University. 3:00 - 4:00, MSBDC Training Room, JOSEPH DAVID LAWHORNE |
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| 07/02 | ZUMBA Group Fitness - Faculty/Staff Members Group Fitness: The hottest new workout sweeping the nation, Zumba is a fusion of Latin and international music/dance themes creating an exciting cardiovascular workout. Most importantly, Zumba is fun, easy and effective! 5:15 - 6:00, Turner Center Multipurpose Room, JOSEPH DAVID LAWHORNE |
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| 07/09 | TRX Group Fitness - Faculty/Staff Members Group Fitness: This class uses suspension training bodyweight exercises to simultaneously develop strength, power, endurance, mobility, balance, flexibility and core stability. 5:15 - 6:00, Turner Center Multipurpose Room, JOSEPH DAVID LAWHORNE |
Class is Full |
| 07/11 | H.A.B.I.T. Group Fitness - Faculty/Staff Members Group Fitness: Hips, Abs, Butt, Inner Thighs! An intense sculpting class designed to target all the hard to work muscle groups leaving you with the sweat and results you want. Make it a habit this semester! 5:15 - 6:00, Turner Center Multipurpose Room, JOSEPH DAVID LAWHORNE |
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| 07/12 | FISH! (Employee Motivation): Imagine a workplace where everyone chooses to bring energy, passion, and a positive attitude to the job every day. This training will explore the tremendous synergy that can result when people are committed to their jobs and team members. 9:00 - 10:00, Minor Hall - B05C (Ridge West), ANDREA MARIA JEKABSONS |
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| 07/16 | Cycling Group Fitness - Faculty/Staff Members Group Fitness: A high-energy, exhilarating cardiovascular workout on our Tomahawk bikes! Participants have total control of resistance and intensity level of their workout. If you are a new participant make sure to arrive to class at least 15 minutes early to ensure proper set-up on the bike. Towels and Water Bottle are required! 5:15 - 6:00, Turner Center Multipurpose Room, ANDREA MARIA JEKABSONS |
Class is Full |
| 07/17 | Professional Telephone Skills 9:00 - 10:30, Minor Hall - B05C (Ridge West), ANDREA MARIA JEKABSONS |
Class is Full |
| 07/17 | So You Want to Host an Event.....Now What?: Join us to learn the ins and out of planning an event. We will review factors that create successful events, identify the important essentials for any event, provide resources, why and how social media can help, and give you the opportunity to pose questions to four campus colleagues (they are trusted consultants and experts) during our Q & A session. 2:00 - 3:30, Conner 213 (School of Accountancy), CHRISTINE SUE WALLACE |
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| 07/18 | Pilates Group Fitness - Faculty/Staff Members Group Fitness: Discover the true meaning of stretching and core strength. This class will teach you the correct way to stretch and the ultimate way to firm up your core. Originally developed to condition professional dancers and athletes, pilates guides you through a multitude of core strengthening and stretching positions. 5:00 - 6:00, Turner Center Multipurpose Room, CHRISTINE SUE WALLACE |
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| 07/18 | Making Public Speaking Fun: This training will cover common advice about public speaking and will offer tips to in order to become better at public speaking. 1:30 - 3:00, Lyceum Boardroom, 2nd Floor (Room 200), PATRICK LYNN PERRY |
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| 07/23 | Turbokick Group Fitness - Faculty/Staff Members Group Fitness: This class combines Kickboxing with Hiphop music and moves. You will always be moving to keep that heart pumping and fat burning. Come kick, punch and sweat your way to a higher fitness level! 5:15 - 6:00, Turner Center Multipurpose Room, PATRICK LYNN PERRY |
Class is Full |
| 07/24 | Dealing with Difficult People 9:00 - 10:00, Minor Hall - B05C (Ridge West), ANDREA MARIA JEKABSONS |
Class is Full |
| 07/25 | Perk Up Your Presentation With Prezi! 1:30 - 2:30, Lyceum Boardroom, 2nd Floor (Room 200), MARY M HARRINGTON |
Class is Full |
| 07/25 | Body Rock Group Fitness - Faculty/Staff Members Group Fitness: Sculpt and tone your body from head to toe. This class will work on strength, and maybe a little cardio surprise, using different resistance techniques. 5:15 - 6:00, Turner Center Multipurpose Room, MARY M HARRINGTON |
Class is Full |
| 07/26 | Time Management: Are you continuously adding things to your to-do list? Do you never seem to get anything done? A lack of effective time management skills may be the cause of your lost productivity. This seminar will give tips on how to organize and prioritize both your office and your day. 9:00 - 10:00, Minor Hall - B05C (Ridge West), ANDREA MARIA JEKABSONS |
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| 08/07 | Give Em' the Pickle! 9:00 - 10:00, Minor Hall - B05A (Ridge West), ANDREA MARIA JEKABSONS |
Class is Full |
| 08/09 | We're in the Band (NEW): "WE'RE IN THE BAND" puts the lessons of an up-and-coming rock band to the test in the business world. Their process of turning customers into cheering fans applies to any enterprise that relies on teamwork and customer service to succeed. Join us for this fun and upbeat training!
9:00 - 10:00, Minor Hall - B05A (Ridge West), ANDREA MARIA JEKABSONS |
Class is Full |
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Our formal training programs are under construction. We are currently reformatting our supervisory and leadership programs. We look forward to making the announcements soon.
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