Setting Classroom Expectations and Creating a Sense of Belonging
Thursday, August 21, 2025, 10:05 AM - 11:20 AM,
Clearly articulating classroom expectations helps to set the foundation for a mutually beneficial course. Research shows that persistence and retention is connected to student's sense of belonging. Furthermore, students who engage in quality interactions with faculty are retained at a higher rate (Astin 1977, 1993). As a faculty member, it is important to assist in developing this sense of belonging and aid in student's persistence and retention. This session will cover pedagogical strategies and ways to negotiate positive norms within your classroom to assist you in developing a meaningful academic environment.
This is a required session for a certificate of completion in Fostering Proactive Learning Environments.
This is an online only webinar; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the webinar, register here. .
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Thursday, August 21, 2025, 10:05 AM – 11:20 AM.
See event description for more details.
Faculty Search Committee Training - Live Webinar
Recruiting and cultivating exceptional talent is a strategic priority at the University of South Carolina - one essential for strengthening our university and sustaining our prominence as one of the nation's oldest and most comprehensive public universities. As stewards of the university, those who serve on search committees play an integral role in shaping USC's faculty body by helping to recruit diverse individuals who reflect our high standards for academic and inclusive excellence.
Covering both foundational compliance requirements and clear expectations for the implementation of best practices for recruitment and hiring, this training is designed to ensure that searches for open faculty and academic administrator positions are carried out in a consistent, fair, and inclusive manner.
View our training calendar to sign-up for courses today!
Admission Cost: na.
Thursday, August 21, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM.
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Entering Mentoring: Introduction to Mentoring
Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM,
This workshop, the first in the series, will provide participants the opportunity to establish the group dynamics essential to successfully developing mentorship ability. Participants will have the opportunity to develop their own philosophy of mentoring as a part of the program and prepare for upcoming workshops within the Entering Mentoring sequence.
This is a required session for the Entering Mentoring certificate of completion.
Center for Teaching Excellence, Thomas Cooper Library, Level 5, Room L511,
This is an in-person event that requires physical attendance; register here.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 1:15 PM – 2:30 PM.
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Blackboard Learn Ultra Course View 101
Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM,
This workshop familiarizes attendees with Blackboard Learn’s Ultra Course View. eLearning Services will demonstrate how instructors can navigate a UCV course, communicate with students, add content, find and utilize Blackboard tools, and grade assignments.
This is an online only webinar; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the webinar, register here.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
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Developing Courses for Blackboard Learning Analytics
Thursday, August 28, 2025, 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM,
In this first of three webinars about Blackboard analytics, become familiar with opportunities to measure student success, engagement, and interaction with your course. In this workshop, presenters will focus on building courses that take advantage of the learning analytics tools in Blackboard. The presentation will include how to set up course assessments and activities to most effectively encourage and measure students' participation. If you want to design with data in mind, this presentation is for you.
This is an online only webinar; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the webinar, register here.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Thursday, August 28, 2025, 1:15 PM – 2:30 PM.
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Adapting and Thriving Through Change
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The only constant in life is change. Participants will explore their feelings, thoughts, and actions as they relate to change. Strategies for coping with change will be discussed to ensure participants build personal resiliency to help cope with the uncertainties of life.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the human response to change
, Explore and develop the skills needed to increase your readiness for change
, Create a personal vision for thriving through change
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View our training calendar to sign-up for courses today!
Admission Cost: na.
Thursday, August 28, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
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Promoting Academic Integrity
Tuesday, September 2, 2025, 10:05 AM - 11:20 AM,
Creating an environment of integrity within the classroom truly takes a village. Faculty, administrators, and students all play a role in maintaining an ethical campus community. This workshop will explore preventative tools to address classroom roadblocks.
This is a required session for a certificate of completion in Fostering Proactive Learning Environments.
This is an online only webinar; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the webinar, register here.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Tuesday, September 2, 2025, 10:05 AM – 11:20 AM.
See event description for more details.
Faculty Search Committee Training - Live Webinar
Recruiting and cultivating exceptional talent is a strategic priority at the University of South Carolina - one essential for strengthening our university and sustaining our prominence as one of the nation's oldest and most comprehensive public universities. As stewards of the university, those who serve on search committees play an integral role in shaping USC's faculty body by helping to recruit diverse individuals who reflect our high standards for academic and inclusive excellence.
Covering both foundational compliance requirements and clear expectations for the implementation of best practices for recruitment and hiring, this training is designed to ensure that searches for open faculty and academic administrator positions are carried out in a consistent, fair, and inclusive manner.
View our training calendar to sign-up for courses today!
Admission Cost: na.
Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM.
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Virtual Environments Community of Practice (VECoP)
Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 1:10 PM - 2:00 PM,
The Virtual Environments Community of Practice is planning ways to integrate virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality into teaching and learning environments at USC. Meetings are open to faculty, staff and students.
This is an online only meeting; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the meeting, register here.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 1:10 PM – 2:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Basic Banner Navigation - In Person
Users that need information from Banner Admin Pages will be delighted by the hands-on training they receive in this class. Topics include setting preferences, navigating within a Banner form, navigating between forms, searching, and the use of queries within a Banner form.
This class is not intended for users such as faculty advisors that solely use Self-Service Carolina (SSC). This class focuses entirely on navigating within Banner Admin Pages.
Topics that will not be covered include: PeopleSoft Finance, PeopleSoft HCM, and other systems that are not Banner.
Questions about course content should be directed to ARTRAIN@mailbox.sc.edu.
Prerequisite:
Users should have or request access System Access to Banner Admin Pages. Access to the AR information can be requested at www.sc.edu/DAPS using the 'Bursar (AR)' data type.
, Users should set up Multi-Factor Authentication so it can be accessed from outside their regular workspace.
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Who should attend? All staff that need access to the AR…
Admission Cost: na.
Thursday, September 4, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
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Career Champions Level 1: Career/Major Outcomes
Friday, September 5, 2025, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM,
The Career Champions training educates and empowers campus faculty and staff on best practices to have career conversations with students. Career Champions Module 1 serves as a foundation, reviewing career development, our roles in a career ecosystem, and resources.
The learning outcomes for Level 1 are as follows:
Gain a basic knowledge of the career development theories, career decision making process and employability.
, Gain a foundation of basic helping skills to best assist students with career planning
, Learn how to assist students with goal setting regarding their career development
, Learn how to make an effective referral to the Career Center
, Learn the professional and ethical guidelines as outlined through the National Association of Colleges & Employers (NACE)
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This workshop is an elective session for a certificate of completion in Integrative and Experiential Learning.
Career Center Classroom, Thomas Cooper Library, Level 5,…
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Friday, September 5, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
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Career Champions Level 2: Experience Outcomes
Monday, September 8, 2025, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM,
The Career Champions program was created to educate and empower campus faculty and staff on best practices to have career conversations with students. Level 2 Provides engaging and enlightening information on how to engage students in conversations about experiential education opportunities that align with their Career goals.
The learning outcomes for Level 2 are as follows:
Gain knowledge around experiential education
, Identify different opportunities in the Career Center and beyond available for students to gain experience
, Identify ways to help students discover what opportunities they are interested in and know where to find them
, Gain knowledge in how to support students while they are involved in their experience to make it more impactful
, Articulate ways on how to encourage reflection during and after the experience
, Identify ways on how to handle concerns that can arise while a student is participating in an experiential education…
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Monday, September 8, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
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Communicating Effectively - Live Webinar
Excellent communication skills are essential. The benefits of effective communication are too numerous to list, for they enhance all aspects of life from personal to professional. The ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, co-workers, employees, and customers is vital no matter what organization you work in.
In this course, you will:
Examine and assess the modes of communications we use and how to apply the best approach in given situations
, Emotional Intelligence (EI) - how it impacts our ability to communicate and learning to be more self-aware
, How we absorb and share information - how perceptions may affect the way we come across
, How to recognize defensiveness when it happens and practice more non-defensive communication to improve relationships
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View our training calendar to sign-up for courses today!
Admission Cost: na.
Monday, September 8, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Blackboard Ultra Gradebook: A Deeper Look
Monday, September 8, 2025, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM,
This workshop is designed for Blackboard users who are familiar with the new Ultra Course View but want a more intensive look at the UCV Gradebook. In this 60-minute session, a consultant from eLearning Services will share best practices and tips & tricks for setting up a Gradebook that works for you, present a live demonstration, and answer questions.
This is an online only webinar; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the webinar, register here.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Monday, September 8, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Reading a Banner Account - In Person
University staff that interact with students on a regular basis need to understand what is on the student's account (bill) and how actions of other departments impact the student's bill. Other staff may need to bill an outside third-party for services provided by the University. This is a hands-on class that will cover the basics of the student (and non-student) account (bill) in Banner Admin Pages.
Topics covered include: tuition and fee charges, financial aid, GA tuition supplements, exemptions, third-party contracts, non-student accounts, and many more.
This class is not intended for users such as faculty advisors that solely use Self-Service Carolina (SSC).
Additionally, it is not intended for users of Banner Admin Pages that only need access related to grades or course schedules. This class focuses primarily on charges and payments on an account.
Questions about course content should be directed to ARTRAIN@mailbox.sc.edu.
Prerequisite:
Users should have or request System Access to…
Admission Cost: na.
Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
See event description for more details.
Easing into AI: Exploring Blackboard's AI Tools on Your Terms
Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM,
Curious about AI but not sure where to start? Join us for Easing into AI, a friendly, hands-on introduction to the AI-powered tools built right into Blackboard Ultra. In this session, we’ll explore how Blackboard’s AI Design Assistant and other smart features can help streamline your workflow—while keeping you in control.
We’ll cover how to use AI to generate test questions, rubrics, learning modules, discussion prompts, and more—all customizable to suit your teaching style and course goals. You’ll learn how Blackboard’s AI tools are designed with instructor agency, transparency, and security in mind: your content stays yours, and nothing is used to train external AI systems.
Whether you're AI-curious or already dabbling, this session will equip you with practical tips, reassuring guardrails, and a clear path forward. Come learn how AI can support your teaching—not take it over.
This is an online only webinar; there is no in-person attendance… .
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
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Employee Benefits and Payroll Orientation - Live Webinar
Employees are the heart of USC and integral in making the university a great place to work and grow. Please join us to understand the benefits available and get answers to your questions.
Attendees will learn about:
Health and Retirement Benefits
, Investment and Saving options
, Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Leave
, Employee Assistance Program
, Pay Schedule and Information
, Personal and Professional Development Opportunities
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View our training calendar to sign-up for courses today!
Admission Cost: na.
Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
Supervising Students Series: Hiring & Onboarding - Live Webinar
Once a candidate accepts a position, supervisors transition to the hiring phase, beginning onboarding and initial training with student staff. Join us for a discussion on best practices for student hiring and onboarding.
Learning Objectives:
Create a meaningful, timely, and impactful student hiring experience
, Identify new methods of organization for student hiring
, Develop streamlined plan for onboarding of student employees
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View our training calendar to sign-up for courses today!
Admission Cost: na.
Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
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Libraries, Course Materials, and You
Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 10:05 AM - 11:20 AM,
In this introductory workshop, participants will learn how publishing models affect students’ abilities to access affordable course materials and how libraries can acquire learning resources for the classroom. Workshop facilitators will demonstrate how to use the library to provide affordable and equitable access to course materials through e-reserves, purchasing, video streaming, and open educational resources.
This is a required session for a certificate of completion in Teaching with the Library.
Center for Teaching Excellence, Thomas Cooper Library, Level 5, Room L511,
This is an in-person event that requires physical attendance; register here to attend.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 10:05 AM – 11:20 AM.
See event description for more details.
Responsible Generative Artificial Intelligence: Empowering Tomorrow’s Innovators
Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM,
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming an integral part of our world. However, it's crucial to understand that AI complements human innovation and creativity rather than replacing it. In this webinar, we'll explore how Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) can empower learners and educators alike, fostering responsible and innovative use across disciplines.
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
Define Generative AI and explain how Generative AI works.
, Recognize the level of familiarity high school students have with using Generative AI.
, Develop a lesson plan with Generative AI elements for student use.
, Create clear expectations of Generative AI use in your classroom.
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This is a required session for the Teaching and Learning with Generative Artificial Intelligence digital badge.
This is an online only webinar; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the webinar, register here.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 1:15 PM – 2:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
Green Office Certification Information Session - Live Webinar
The University of South Carolina strives to incorporate sustainability into the daily lives of students, faculty and staff to support the university's growth towards a more sustainable future. This session is an introduction to environmentally friendly workplaces, aiming to educate faculty and staff members on how to incorporate sustainability into their everyday lives.
Attendees will learn the background of the Green Office Certification process and what steps their office will need to take to incorporate the program into their workplace and successfully achieve the certification threshold. Successful completion of the program will require additional time following the training to educate their office of the sustainable changes being made.
Who Should Attend:
Any full-time member of your workspace interested in serving as the Green Office Coordinator. If a Green Office Coordinator is already present in your office, participants interesting in learning more about our program are always…
Admission Cost: na.
Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
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Travel and Expense Proxy Training
This class if for anyone who will create expense transactions on behalf of a traveler and for employee reimbursement (non-travel). In these training sessions, you will learn:
How to update banking information
, How to prepare expense transactions (Travel Authorizations, Travel Advances, and Expense Reports)
, How to associate a travel authorization
, How to apply a travel advance to an expense report
, How to inquire on expense transactions
, How to prepare an expense report for Employee Reimbursement (non-travel)
, Who to contact with questions
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Resources: Visit the PeopleSoft University Financial System website to view Travel and Expense and Accounts Payable resources such as job aids, webinar recordings, and other related documentation,
View our training calendar to sign-up for courses today!
Admission Cost: n/a.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Green Office Certification Information Session - Live Webinar
The University of South Carolina strives to incorporate sustainability into the daily lives of students, faculty and staff to support the university's growth towards a more sustainable future. This session is an introduction to environmentally friendly workplaces, aiming to educate faculty and staff members on how to incorporate sustainability into their everyday lives.
Attendees will learn the background of the Green Office Certification process and what steps their office will need to take to incorporate the program into their workplace and successfully achieve the certification threshold. Successful completion of the program will require additional time following the training to educate their office of the sustainable changes being made.
Who Should Attend:
Any full-time member of your workspace interested in serving as the Green Office Coordinator. If a Green Office Coordinator is already present in your office, participants interesting in learning more about our program are always…
Admission Cost: na.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
See event description for more details.
Interrupting Bias in the Classroom
Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM,
Bias can surface in a classroom through a quick comment, an assignment example, or even an unintended tone. This interactive session moves beyond abstract cultural awareness into the practical work of recognizing and interrupting bias as it unfolds. We will begin with a short, guided reflection that helps each of us notice how personal cultural lenses may shape our teaching choices. Next, we examine research-based classroom vignettes where bias shows up in discussion, group work, and feedback. Together, we will practice two evidence-informed response moves:
Call in: inviting a student or colleague into a private, reflective dialogue
, Call out: naming an exclusionary remark or action publicly while maintaining a climate of respect
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We will wrap up by creating concise bias interruption guidelines and restorative prompts that can be woven into syllabi or lesson plans to rebuild trust and reaffirm shared expectations.
This is an elective session…
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM.
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Garnet Bites Partner Training - Live Webinar
Do you help plan events on campus and want to ensure leftover food doesn't go to waste? Learn how to use Garnet Bites, our new campus-wide food recovery notification system! Let's work together to make a positive impact! By attending this short, 30-minute training, you'll receive access to send Garnet Bite notifications to help ensure food from your events doesn't go to waste.
View our training calendar to sign-up for courses today!
Admission Cost: na.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
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Building Your Resiliency Muscles - Live Webinar
Resiliency is a vital part of coping with stress and hardship. Dealing with change or loss is an inevitable part of life. Participants will learn the basic elements of resiliency and the benefits of building resiliency. Each participant will take away methods to evaluate their current resiliency, skills to build resiliency, and exercises to cope with stress and difficult situations.
Learning Objectives:
Define the meaning of resiliency
, Uncover the benefits of developing resiliency
, Explore strategies for strengthening your resiliency muscles
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View our training calendar to sign-up for courses today!
Admission Cost: na.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
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PeopleSoft Depositor Training - Live Webinar
Anyone who does departmental deposits should attend this training to understand how to perform this task.
Prerequisite, To gain familiarity with PeopleSoft navigation and terminology prior to attending the PeopleSoft Depositor training, please take time to complete the PeopleSoft 101 course. This browser-based course is accessed by clicking the link below. The course is compatible with Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Safari. For instructions on how to take the course, click here. To take the class, click Getting Started and then PeopleSoft 101 UPK on the PeopleSoft training page.
Users should set up Multi-Factor Authentication so it can be accessed from outside their regular workspace.
View our training calendar to sign-up for courses today!
Admission Cost: na.
Friday, September 12, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
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Providing Effective Grading Feedback Using Blackboard Annotate
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM,
Blackboard’s inline grading feature just got a lot easier to use. New Box View has been replaced with Blackboard Annotate. When you go to grade an assignment or a discussion forum, you will see the new Blackboard Annotate feature. You will be able to draw comments, make edit marks, type comments and more with this new feature. Participants will learn about the many new options to provide meaningful feedback to your students.
This is an online only webinar; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the webinar, register here.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
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Negotiation Skills - Live Webinar
We all negotiate at work and in our personal relationships, almost daily in-fact. Whether it's allocating resources, influencing others towards a decision, or influencing change, negotiation is at the core. Forming successful agreements is vital for relationship building and communication. But few people understand how to negotiate in order to positively influence an outcome which benefits both sides.
, Who Should Participate? ,
University Faculty and Staff,
*The Effective Communications Certificate Program will conclude on December 31, 2025. To earn the certificate, all required coursework must be completed by that date. Keep track of the revised program requirements here.
Admission Cost: na.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Green Office Certification Information Session - Live Webinar
The University of South Carolina strives to incorporate sustainability into the daily lives of students, faculty and staff to support the university's growth towards a more sustainable future. This session is an introduction to environmentally friendly workplaces, aiming to educate faculty and staff members on how to incorporate sustainability into their everyday lives.
Attendees will learn the background of the Green Office Certification process and what steps their office will need to take to incorporate the program into their workplace and successfully achieve the certification threshold. Successful completion of the program will require additional time following the training to educate their office of the sustainable changes being made.
Who Should Attend:
Any full-time member of your workspace interested in serving as the Green Office Coordinator. If a Green Office Coordinator is already present in your office, participants interesting in learning more about our program are always…
Admission Cost: na.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
See event description for more details.
Social Security Planning: What You Need to Know to Maximize Retirement Income - Live Webinar
A new generation is getting ready to collect Social Security. Find out what you need to know to make the most out of your retirement benefits.
People are asking:
Will Social Security be there for me?
, How much can I expect to receive?
, When should I apply for Social Security?
, How can I maximize my benefits?
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At this workshop you will learn:
How your benefits will be affected by the age at which you apply
, How cost-of-living-adjustments, or COLAs, affect benefits
, How spousal benefits work
, How survivor benefits work
, How divorced-spouse benefits work
, How working affects benefits
, How benefits affect taxes
, What to do if you have other income from pensions or IRAs
, Factors to consider when deciding to apply for benefits
, When it makes sense to delay benefits - and when it does not
, Why you should always check your earnings record for accuracy
, How to estimate your benefits
, Innovative strategies for coordinating benefits with your spouse
, How to maximize taxes…
Admission Cost: na.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM.
See event description for more details. See event description for more details. See event description for more details.
Blackboard Ultra Gradebook: A Deeper Look
Friday, October 17, 2025, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM,
This workshop is designed for Blackboard users who are familiar with the new Ultra Course View but want a more intensive look at the UCV Gradebook. In this 60-minute session, a consultant from eLearning Services will share best practices and tips & tricks for setting up a Gradebook that works for you, present a live demonstration, and answer questions.
This is an online only webinar; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the webinar, register here.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
See event description for more details.
Social Security Planning: What You Need to Know to Maximize Retirement Income - Live Webinar
A new generation is getting ready to collect Social Security. Find out what you need to know to make the most out of your retirement benefits.
People are asking:
Will Social Security be there for me?
, How much can I expect to receive?
, When should I apply for Social Security?
, How can I maximize my benefits?
,
At this workshop you will learn:
How your benefits will be affected by the age at which you apply
, How cost-of-living-adjustments, or COLAs, affect benefits
, How spousal benefits work
, How survivor benefits work
, How divorced-spouse benefits work
, How working affects benefits
, How benefits affect taxes
, What to do if you have other income from pensions or IRAs
, Factors to consider when deciding to apply for benefits
, When it makes sense to delay benefits - and when it does not
, Why you should always check your earnings record for accuracy
, How to estimate your benefits
, Innovative strategies for coordinating benefits with your spouse
, How to maximize taxes…
Admission Cost: na.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM.
See event description for more details. See event description for more details. See event description for more details.
AR (Data Warehouse) Reports
Banner provides a wealth of information about students and their financial information but reporting through Banner itself is limited. Data Warehouse reports summarizes Banner information in a way that is meaningful and user friendly.
This class covers navigating within Data Warehouse and running commonly used reports that use AR data (tuition and fees, balances, etc).
Questions about course content should be directed to ARTRAIN@mailbox.sc.edu.
Prerequisite:
Users should request access to the AR Reports in Data Warehouse if required at www.sc.edu/DAPS using the 'Bursar (AR)' data type.
, Users should set up Multi-Factor Authentication so it can be accessed from outside their regular workspace.
,
Who should participate?
Staff responsible for reviewing class fees for their college
, Staff responsible for reconciling GA tuition supplements or scholarships to PeopleSoft
, Offices that need to identify tuition and fee information for their special populations of students
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View our …
Admission Cost: na.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
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Keeping Teams Engaged and Productive - Live Webinar
Details
In today's world, change is the new normal, and everyone is dealing with some level of uncertainty in either their personal or professional life. While it is always the role of the leader to set the tone and create a culture of safety and certainty, in uncertain times, this role becomes even more critical. In this course, participants will learn how to balance the need for employee flexibility while maintaining accountability. They will explore the importance of feedback and ways to keep the team engaged, creative, and productive during changing times.
Learning Objectives:
Review the science behind human motivation and the impact of the current moment
, Evaluate the leader's role in challenging times and key actions leaders must take to keep their teams engaged and productive
, Discuss and apply best practices for setting agile goals, encouraging employee accountability, and providing meaningful feedback
, Define opportunities for increasing accountability, motivation,… .
Admission Cost: na.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
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Mastering the Basics of Investing with Corebridge Financial - In Person
This seminar explains basic and advanced investment topics to achieve specific financial goals. It covers investment options, asset allocation, mutual funds, and stocks & market volatility.
, View our training calendar to sign-up for courses today!
Admission Cost: na.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Faculty Search Committee Training - Live Webinar
Recruiting and cultivating exceptional talent is a strategic priority at the University of South Carolina - one essential for strengthening our university and sustaining our prominence as one of the nation's oldest and most comprehensive public universities. As stewards of the university, those who serve on search committees play an integral role in shaping USC's faculty body by helping to recruit diverse individuals who reflect our high standards for academic and inclusive excellence.
Covering both foundational compliance requirements and clear expectations for the implementation of best practices for recruitment and hiring, this training is designed to ensure that searches for open faculty and academic administrator positions are carried out in a consistent, fair, and inclusive manner.
View our training calendar to sign-up for courses today!
Admission Cost: na.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM.
See event description for more details.
How Do I Integrate AI Tools Into My Teaching?
Friday, September 19, 2025, 9:40 AM - 10:30 AM,
This session will cover the use of AI tools in teaching college-level courses. The session aims to provide an overview of integrating AI to enhance educational experiences. Topics include AI-generated presentations, in-class activities using ChatGPT and other AI tools, advanced search and summarization tools, and creative branding exercises with AI. This session is intended for educators interested in applying AI technology to improve teaching methodologies.
This is an online only webinar; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the webinar, register here.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Friday, September 19, 2025, 9:40 AM – 10:30 AM.
See event description for more details.
Where is the Boundary? Interacting with Students Appropriately and Professionally
Friday, September 19, 2025, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM,
A common concern of many new instructors and teaching assistants regards the level of appropriate interaction that is considered acceptable with respect to the instructor-student relationship (“boundary dilemmas” Aultman et al. 2009). Boundary dilemmas can arise in aspects of communication, power dynamics, physical contact, relationships, and others. How can these dilemmas arise, and what can you do to prevent or alleviate the situation? How do you maintain a professional boundary while still being viewed by your students as helpful and accessible? What is considered an inappropriate interaction? These questions and more will be discussed in this scenario-based workshop, in which participants will review situations and then discuss the appropriate professional responses to these scenarios.
This is an online only webinar; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the webinar, register here.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Friday, September 19, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
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Strategies to Teach Toward Greater Equity
Monday, September 22, 2025, 10:50 AM - 11:40 AM,
How do we view our students? How can you harness their strengths and abilities to succeed? In this session, we will recognize how the lenses that we view students through form a hidden curriculum of expectations and how we can shift to leveraging the strengths of all students. We will apply strategies for creating more equitable teaching to enhance our teaching practices and empower students.
This is an elective session for a certificate of completion in Teaching Towards Inclusive Excellence.
This is an online only webinar; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the webinar, register here.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Monday, September 22, 2025, 10:50 AM – 11:40 AM.
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Supervising Students Series: Cultivating Meaningful Experiences - Live Webinar
Student Employment has the potential to be an incredibly transformational experience for students. This workshop will highlight best practices to ensure that we are selecting, training, and developing student staff through their roles in a way that is meaningful, transferrable, and impactful.
Learning Objectives:
Understand how NACE competencies relate to developing student employees
, Review how to select and interview student staff in an intentional way
, Create a meaningful process for your team for training and developing student staff
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Admission Cost: na.
Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
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Mutual Expectations Discussion: Why Beyond the Classroom Experiences at USC Matter
Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM,
Join us for a Mutual Expectations Discussion on exploring the topic “Experiential Learning at Carolina” in our September session. This discussion will explore what participants think about how to intentionally find the bridge between academic studies and activities beyond the classroom. What exactly is experiential learning and what can it look like for you? How can a faculty member help you find these connections? Join this fun discussion with fellow students and faculty! Free lunch is provided and RSVP required! Sponsored by the Carolina Experience, the Center for Teaching Excellence, and the Center for Integrative and Experiential Learning.
This is an elective session for a certificate of completion in Understanding USC Student Populations.
Russell House, Room 322, 1400 Greene Street,
This is an in-person event that requires physical attendance; register here to attend.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM.
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Adapting and Thriving Through Change - Live Webinar
The only constant in life is change. Participants will explore their feelings, thoughts, and actions as they relate to change. Strategies for coping with change will be discussed to ensure participants build personal resiliency to help cope with the uncertainties of life.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the human response to change
, Explore and develop the skills needed to increase your readiness for change
, Create a personal vision for thriving through change
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Admission Cost: na.
Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
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Get Moving While at Work - Live Webinar
This workshop will offer tips and trick to implement more physical activity into your workday. From extra steps to stretches at your desk, there is something for everyone who wants to be more active throughout the day!
Who Should Participate, Open to all USC staff and faculty.
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Admission Cost: na.
Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
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Psychological Safety - Live Webinar
Psychological Safety is the belief that you will not be punished or humiliated for speaking up with ideas, questions, concerns or mistakes. When you have psychological safety, you have the freedom to be vulnerable. You can take risks without feeling a sense of failure or ridicule. Teams that have psychological safety are more innovative, creative and cohesive because vulnerability will not be held against anyone. You'll learn 4 stages of psychological safety and how they can unlock the potential of all the members of your team.
You'll have the opportunity to complete an assessment to measure the psychological safety of your team, and you'll leave with ideas on how to improve team safety.
, Who Should Participate? ,
University Faculty and Staff,
*The Managing High Performing Teams Certificate Program will conclude on December 31, 2025. To earn the certificate, all required coursework - including live webinars and on-demand course-specific learning resources - must be completed by that date.…
Admission Cost: na.
Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
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Zoom With Your Students!
Thursday, September 25, 2025, 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM,
This comprehensive training session is designed to help educators effectively use Zoom and Blackboard together to enhance their online teaching experience. Whether you are new to Zoom or looking to optimize your use of these tools, this training covers everything you need to know. Participants will learn how to set up and use Zoom and its features right from their Blackboard course; how to schedule and manage Zoom meetings; how to manage recordings after your Zoom sessions, and more!
This is an online only webinar; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the webinar, register here.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Thursday, September 25, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM.
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Generative AI (GenAI) CoP: Generative AI in Higher Education
Thursday, September 25, 2025, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM,
The Generative Artificial Intelligence Community of Practice (GenAI CoP) at the University of South Carolina is a collaborative initiative designed to explore and discuss the implications of GenAI in higher education. This community brings together faculty, staff, and graduate students to share insights, strategies, and experiences related to the integration of GenAI across administration, research, teaching, and learning.
This is an virtual only meeting; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the meeting, register here.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Thursday, September 25, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
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Making Stress Work for You - Live Webinar
Stress permeates our lives and our vocabulary, but is all stress bad? In this interactive workshop, participants will analyze good versus bad stress and how to best cope in our busy, fast-paced demanding lives. Participants will learn strategies for managing stress to create their own stress management toolbox and uncover ways to leverage stress for positive personal change.
Learning Objectives:
Define stress and its physical impact
, Mentally reframe how to address stress
, Identify tools to successfully manage mental and physical stress
, Create a stress management toolkit
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Admission Cost: na.
Thursday, September 25, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
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Applying the Principles of Active Learning to Your Course
Friday, September 26, 2025, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM,
Active learning is a student-centered approach in which pre-planned activities are used to engage the student as an active participant in their learning. Techniques such as think-pair-share, one-minute paper, concept mapping, and others have been shown to improve student learning, retention of material, and enhance student engagement and success (Freeman et al 2014, Eddy & Hogan 2017). However, active learning strategies can be difficult for instructors to implement because they require preparation and skills in guiding and moderating the activity. This workshop examines the three key student learning benchmarks integrated into active learning techniques and outlines the planning system necessary to incorporate such activities. Numerous examples from the facilitator’s own teaching will be provided to illustrate these, and attendees will participate in several active learning techniques applicable to a wide range of classroom settings. You will learn helpful…
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Friday, September 26, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
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Team Dynamics - Live Webinar
This course will review the stages of team development and explore the feelings, behaviors, and needs of team members at each stage. Participants will also take the Team Player Style Inventory and learn their tendencies in team environments and how to more effectively work with other styles to improve performance.
, Who Should Participate? ,
University Faculty and Staff,
*The Managing High Performing Teams Certificate Program will conclude on December 31, 2025. To earn the certificate, all required coursework--including live webinars and on-demand course-specific learning resources--must be completed by that date. Keep track of the revised program requirements here.
View our training calendar to sign-up for courses today!
Admission Cost: na.
Monday, September 29, 2025, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
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Student Hire Representative Training - In Person
Details,
This training will cover the basics of hiring student employees at USC. Topics covered include:
Student Employment Guidelines and Best Practices
, Student Employment Eligibility
, Form I-9s for Student Employees
, Background Checks
, Student Hire eForms
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Who Should Attend?
Training is intended for all Student Hire Representatives and HR Contacts.
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Admission Cost: na.
Tuesday, September 30, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
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Fix Your Content: Universal Design as an Empowerment Tool
Tuesday, September 30, 2025, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM,
In this workshop, you will learn how to enhance your courses in Blackboard's Ultra Course View. This session will guide you through setting accommodations for students, making your content more accessible, and applying universal design best practices. By the end of the workshop, you’ll be equipped with practical strategies to create a more inclusive and effective learning environment for all students. Don't miss this opportunity to make your courses better for everyone!
This is an online only webinar; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the webinar, log-in at Fix Your Content: Universal Design as an Empowerment Tool. This is a Microsoft Teams Session.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Tuesday, September 30, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
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Faculty Search Committee Training - Live Webinar
Recruiting and cultivating exceptional talent is a strategic priority at the University of South Carolina - one essential for strengthening our university and sustaining our prominence as one of the nation's oldest and most comprehensive public universities. As stewards of the university, those who serve on search committees play an integral role in shaping USC's faculty body by helping to recruit diverse individuals who reflect our high standards for academic and inclusive excellence.
Covering both foundational compliance requirements and clear expectations for the implementation of best practices for recruitment and hiring, this training is designed to ensure that searches for open faculty and academic administrator positions are carried out in a consistent, fair, and inclusive manner.
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Admission Cost: na.
Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM.
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Dealing with Difficult People - Live Webinar
You cannot change people, but you can learn how to get along with them. Dealing with difficult people is imperative to doing business. Participants will explore why they may perceive people to be difficult and a sound method for dealing with difficult people. They will learn strategies for managing their own response to difficult people.
Learning Objectives:
Uncover what can make a person 'difficult'
, Review and evaluate the H.U.G. method for dealing with difficult people
, Explore ways to manage your personal response to difficult people
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Admission Cost: na.
Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
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Emotional Intelligence - Live Webinar
Emotional Intelligence (EI) is the ability to understand and manage your own emotions, and those of the people around you. People with a high degree of emotional intelligence know what they're feeling, what their emotions mean, and how these emotions can affect other people. This highly interactive workshop will provide insight to this critical skill set for all people in organizations.
Who Should Participate? ,
University Faculty and Staff,
*The Effective Communications Certificate Program will conclude on December 31, 2025. To earn the certificate, all required coursework must be completed by that date. Keep track of the revised program requirements here.
View our training calendar to sign-up for courses today!
Admission Cost: na.
Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
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Virtual Environments Community of Practice (VECoP)
Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 1:10 PM - 2:00 PM,
The Virtual Environments Community of Practice is planning ways to integrate virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality into teaching and learning environments at USC. Meetings are open to faculty, staff and students.
This is an online only meeting; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the meeting, register here.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 1:10 PM – 2:00 PM.
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Create and Manage Your Video Content with Panopto
Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM,
Panopto is an all-in-one video management platform built into Blackboard Learn. In this session, attendees will learn how to create and manage video learning content in Panopto that can be easily integrated into Blackboard courses.
This is an online only webinar; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the webinar, register here.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
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Garnet Bites Partner Training - Live Webinar
Do you help plan events on campus and want to ensure leftover food doesn't go to waste? Learn how to use Garnet Bites, our new campus-wide food recovery notification system! Let's work together to make a positive impact! By attending this short, 30-minute training, you'll receive access to send Garnet Bite notifications to help ensure food from your events doesn't go to waste.
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Admission Cost: na.
Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
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Become an AI Champion in Blackboard!
Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM,
Discover how to harness Blackboard Ultra’s built-in AI tools to save time, spark creativity, and enhance student engagement. This hands-on workshop will introduce powerful features like the AI Design Assistant, AI Test Generator, and AI-powered Rubric Generator. We’ll provide a live demo and plenty of time for questions, so you can explore how to confidently integrate AI into your own courses. Join us and take the first step toward becoming an AI-savvy educator!
This is an online only webinar; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the webinar, register here.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
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Travel and Expense Proxy Training
This class if for anyone who will create expense transactions on behalf of a traveler and for employee reimbursement (non-travel). In these training sessions, you will learn:
How to update banking information
, How to prepare expense transactions (Travel Authorizations, Travel Advances, and Expense Reports)
, How to associate a travel authorization
, How to apply a travel advance to an expense report
, How to inquire on expense transactions
, How to prepare an expense report for Employee Reimbursement (non-travel)
, Who to contact with questions
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Resources: Visit the PeopleSoft University Financial System website to view Travel and Expense and Accounts Payable resources such as job aids, webinar recordings, and other related documentation,
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Admission Cost: n/a.
Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
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PeopleSoft Depositor Training - Live Webinar
Anyone who does departmental deposits should attend this training to understand how to perform this task.
Prerequisite, To gain familiarity with PeopleSoft navigation and terminology prior to attending the PeopleSoft Depositor training, please take time to complete the PeopleSoft 101 course. This browser-based course is accessed by clicking the link below. The course is compatible with Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Safari. For instructions on how to take the course, click here. To take the class, click Getting Started and then PeopleSoft 101 UPK on the PeopleSoft training page.
Users should set up Multi-Factor Authentication so it can be accessed from outside their regular workspace.
View our training calendar to sign-up for courses today!
Admission Cost: na.
Friday, October 10, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
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Team Dynamics - Live Webinar
This course will review the stages of team development and explore the feelings, behaviors, and needs of team members at each stage. Participants will also take the Team Player Style Inventory and learn their tendencies in team environments and how to more effectively work with other styles to improve performance.
, Who Should Participate? ,
University Faculty and Staff,
*The Managing High Performing Teams Certificate Program will conclude on December 31, 2025. To earn the certificate, all required coursework--including live webinars and on-demand course-specific learning resources--must be completed by that date. Keep track of the revised program requirements here.
View our training calendar to sign-up for courses today!
Admission Cost: na.
Monday, October 13, 2025, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
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Social Security Planning: What You Need to Know to Maximize Retirement Income - Live Webinar
A new generation is getting ready to collect Social Security. Find out what you need to know to make the most out of your retirement benefits.
People are asking:
Will Social Security be there for me?
, How much can I expect to receive?
, When should I apply for Social Security?
, How can I maximize my benefits?
,
At this workshop you will learn:
How your benefits will be affected by the age at which you apply
, How cost-of-living-adjustments, or COLAs, affect benefits
, How spousal benefits work
, How survivor benefits work
, How divorced-spouse benefits work
, How working affects benefits
, How benefits affect taxes
, What to do if you have other income from pensions or IRAs
, Factors to consider when deciding to apply for benefits
, When it makes sense to delay benefits - and when it does not
, Why you should always check your earnings record for accuracy
, How to estimate your benefits
, Innovative strategies for coordinating benefits with your spouse
, How to maximize taxes…
Admission Cost: na.
Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM.
See event description for more details. See event description for more details.
Conflict Resolution Skills - Live Webinar
Details,
This program is designed to help participants better understand conflict and identify conflict resolution styles. Participants will take the Style Matters conflict style assessment and learn how to recognize conflict strategies in themselves and others. They will learn their preferred conflict resolution styles and the inherent strengths and weaknesses of each approach. In addition, participants will learn when various conflict resolution styles are most appropriate to use and strategies for employing multiple styles.
Who Should Participate? ,
University Faculty and Staff,
*The Effective Communications Certificate Program will conclude on December 31, 2025. To earn the certificate, all required coursework must be completed by that date. Keep track of the revised program requirements here.
View our training calendar to sign-up for courses today!
Admission Cost: na.
Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
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Employee Benefits and Payroll Orientation - Live Webinar
Employees are the heart of USC and integral in making the university a great place to work and grow. Please join us to understand the benefits available and get answers to your questions.
Attendees will learn about:
Health and Retirement Benefits
, Investment and Saving options
, Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Leave
, Employee Assistance Program
, Pay Schedule and Information
, Personal and Professional Development Opportunities
,
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Admission Cost: na.
Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
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Managing Your Time Effectively - Live Webinar
Today our lives are fast-paced, and with the additional challenges of the past year, and the return to the workplace for some, employees are juggling more than ever. In this training, participants will increase their understanding of the importance of time management, identify their own unique time management style, and then create a time management plan that works for them.
Learning Objectives,
• Understand what time management is and isn't,
• Define your unique time management style,
• Create a time management plan that works for you,
• Effectively manage time when working remotely,
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Admission Cost: na.
Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
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Blackboard Learn Ultra Course View 101
Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM,
This workshop familiarizes attendees with Blackboard Learn’s Ultra Course View. eLearning Services will demonstrate how instructors can navigate a UCV course, communicate with students, add content, find and utilize Blackboard tools, and grade assignments.
This is an online only webinar; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the webinar, register here.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Social Security Planning: What You Need to Know to Maximize Retirement Income - Live Webinar
A new generation is getting ready to collect Social Security. Find out what you need to know to make the most out of your retirement benefits.
People are asking:
Will Social Security be there for me?
, How much can I expect to receive?
, When should I apply for Social Security?
, How can I maximize my benefits?
,
At this workshop you will learn:
How your benefits will be affected by the age at which you apply
, How cost-of-living-adjustments, or COLAs, affect benefits
, How spousal benefits work
, How survivor benefits work
, How divorced-spouse benefits work
, How working affects benefits
, How benefits affect taxes
, What to do if you have other income from pensions or IRAs
, Factors to consider when deciding to apply for benefits
, When it makes sense to delay benefits - and when it does not
, Why you should always check your earnings record for accuracy
, How to estimate your benefits
, Innovative strategies for coordinating benefits with your spouse
, How to maximize taxes…
Admission Cost: na.
Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM.
See event description for more details. See event description for more details.
Supervising Students Series: Hiring & Onboarding - Live Webinar
Once a candidate accepts a position, supervisors transition to the hiring phase, beginning onboarding and initial training with student staff. Join us for a discussion on best practices for student hiring and onboarding.
Learning Objectives:
Create a meaningful, timely, and impactful student hiring experience
, Identify new methods of organization for student hiring
, Develop streamlined plan for onboarding of student employees
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Admission Cost: na.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
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Just-in-Time Blackboard Data Analysis and Course Improvement
Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 2:20 PM - 3:10 PM,
In this second of three webinars about Blackboard analytics, explore opportunities for making just-in-time course improvements and giving students support during the semester. Blackboard provides a number of options for collecting and understanding student data to make just-in-time adjustments to meet students' needs. In this session, participants will become familiar with the types of reports and tools in Blackboard to support student success in addition to how to leverage those reports and tools during the semester.
This is an online only webinar; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the webinar, register here.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 2:20 PM – 3:10 PM.
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AR (Data Warehouse) Reports
Banner provides a wealth of information about students and their financial information but reporting through Banner itself is limited. Data Warehouse reports summarizes Banner information in a way that is meaningful and user friendly.
This class covers navigating within Data Warehouse and running commonly used reports that use AR data (tuition and fees, balances, etc).
Questions about course content should be directed to ARTRAIN@mailbox.sc.edu.
Prerequisite:
Users should request access to the AR Reports in Data Warehouse if required at www.sc.edu/DAPS using the 'Bursar (AR)' data type.
, Users should set up Multi-Factor Authentication so it can be accessed from outside their regular workspace.
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Who should participate?
Staff responsible for reviewing class fees for their college
, Staff responsible for reconciling GA tuition supplements or scholarships to PeopleSoft
, Offices that need to identify tuition and fee information for their special populations of students
,
View our …
Admission Cost: na.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
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Basic Banner Navigation - In Person
Users that need information from Banner Admin Pages will be delighted by the hands-on training they receive in this class. Topics include setting preferences, navigating within a Banner form, navigating between forms, searching, and the use of queries within a Banner form.
This class is not intended for users such as faculty advisors that solely use Self-Service Carolina (SSC). This class focuses entirely on navigating within Banner Admin Pages.
Topics that will not be covered include: PeopleSoft Finance, PeopleSoft HCM, and other systems that are not Banner.
Questions about course content should be directed to ARTRAIN@mailbox.sc.edu.
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Admission Cost: na.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
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Generational Differences - Live Webinar
Participants will learn about the various generational differences in the workplace and how to more effectively communicate across generational preferences. This course will address the key differences in work philosophy, work habits, and social interactions among generations, but will highlight similarities as well. Emphasis will be placed on developing understanding of values of each generation and how they can not only effectively coexist but thrive together in organizations.
Who Should Participate? ,
University Faculty and Staff,
*The Effective Communications Certificate Program will conclude on December 31, 2025. To earn the certificate, all required coursework must be completed by that date. Keep track of the revised program requirements here.
View our training calendar to sign-up for courses today!
Admission Cost: na.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
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Eating on the Go - Live Webinar
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Always on the go and struggling to make healthy eating habits? This workshop will discuss quick healthy meal options to improve eating at home or on the go.
Who Should Participate, Open to all USC staff and faculty.
View our training calendar to sign-up for courses today!
Admission Cost: na.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
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Social Security and Your Retirement with Corebridge Financial - In Person
Details
Social Security is an important element in retirement planning. This presentation explores the cost of retirement, as well as options for claiming and maximizing Social Security benefits and how to bridge possible income gaps.
, View our training calendar to sign-up for courses today!
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Admission Cost: na.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
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Strategies for Active Learner Engagement
Monday, October 20, 2025, 1:10 PM - 2:00 PM,
Do you want to learn techniques for involving your learners in your course? In this session, you will discuss strategies for active learning and student engagement that will help advance learning for everyone, such as Universal Design for Learning (UDL). You will engage with small teaching strategies to design learning activities that can enhance engagement as soon as your next class!
This is an online only webinar; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the webinar, register here.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Monday, October 20, 2025, 1:10 PM – 2:00 PM.
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Active Learning with Generative AI-Powered Activities
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM,
Engaging students through interactive and dynamic activities is essential for fostering a stimulating learning environment. In this webinar, educators will explore how to leverage Generative Artificial Intelligence to enhance their teaching practices and create impactful activities for 21st-century learners. From designing collaborative projects to incorporating AI-generated prompts and feedback, participants will discover innovative ways to integrate Generative AI into their instructional activities.
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
Apply prompt writing in the context of learning activities.
, Design interactive activities that leverage Generative AI to enhance student engagement and participation.
, Identify opportunities for further integration of Generative AI into instructional activities to enhance student learning outcomes.
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This is a required session for the Teaching and Learning with Generative Artificial…
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 1:15 PM – 2:30 PM.
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Teaching on Purpose: Using Reflective Practice to Shape Instruction
Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM,
Even the most seasoned instructors can lose sight of the original spark that brought them to teaching. This session invites participants to pause, revisit their teaching philosophy and name the core values that guide their instructional choices. We will introduce the Educator Reflection Wheel, a practical tool that encourages reflection in seven key areas: Student Engagement and Inclusion, Pedagogical Clarity, Celebration, Environment, Professional Identity, Feedback and Assessment, and Time Management. Guided activities will move us through three stages. First, a brief free write helps each participant reconnect with the personal and professional purpose that shapes their work. Second, small groups use the Educator Reflection Wheel to map strengths and growth areas. Finally, individuals draft one concrete action step that will bring their values to life in an upcoming course. Participants leave with a refreshed sense of purpose and a simple plan for…
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM.
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Building Better Mental Health - Live Webinar
Many of us spend a great deal of time and effort focusing on our physical health, but what about our mental wellness? With all that is happening in the world today, it is important to evaluate our wellness, which means taking a look at our mental and emotional wellbeing. This interactive program will allow individuals to take a positive approach to prioritizing their wellbeing as well as learning strategies for gaining better mental health both at work and play.
Learning Objectives:
Define and destigmatize mental health
, Identify ways to regulate our emotions
, Develop strategies for building better mental health
, Explore ways to invest in your wellbeing
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View our training calendar to sign-up for courses today!
Admission Cost: na.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Reading a Banner Account - In Person
University staff that interact with students on a regular basis need to understand what is on the student's account (bill) and how actions of other departments impact the student's bill. Other staff may need to bill an outside third-party for services provided by the University. This is a hands-on class that will cover the basics of the student (and non-student) account (bill) in Banner Admin Pages.
Topics covered include: tuition and fee charges, financial aid, GA tuition supplements, exemptions, third-party contracts, non-student accounts, and many more.
This class is not intended for users such as faculty advisors that solely use Self-Service Carolina (SSC).
Additionally, it is not intended for users of Banner Admin Pages that only need access related to grades or course schedules. This class focuses primarily on charges and payments on an account.
Questions about course content should be directed to ARTRAIN@mailbox.sc.edu.
Prerequisite:
Users should have or request System Access to…
Admission Cost: na.
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
See event description for more details.
Faculty Search Committee Training - Live Webinar
Recruiting and cultivating exceptional talent is a strategic priority at the University of South Carolina - one essential for strengthening our university and sustaining our prominence as one of the nation's oldest and most comprehensive public universities. As stewards of the university, those who serve on search committees play an integral role in shaping USC's faculty body by helping to recruit diverse individuals who reflect our high standards for academic and inclusive excellence.
Covering both foundational compliance requirements and clear expectations for the implementation of best practices for recruitment and hiring, this training is designed to ensure that searches for open faculty and academic administrator positions are carried out in a consistent, fair, and inclusive manner.
View our training calendar to sign-up for courses today!
Admission Cost: na.
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM.
See event description for more details.
Blackboard Ultra Gradebook: A Deeper Look
Friday, October 24, 2025, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM,
This workshop is designed for Blackboard users who are familiar with the new Ultra Course View but want a more intensive look at the UCV Gradebook. In this 60-minute session, a consultant from eLearning Services will share best practices and tips & tricks for setting up a Gradebook that works for you, present a live demonstration, and answer questions.
This is an online only webinar; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the webinar, log-in at Blackboard Learn UCV Gradebook. This is a Microsoft Teams Session.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Friday, October 24, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
See event description for more details.
Student Hire Representative Training - In Person
Details,
This training will cover the basics of hiring student employees at USC. Topics covered include:
Student Employment Guidelines and Best Practices
, Student Employment Eligibility
, Form I-9s for Student Employees
, Background Checks
, Student Hire eForms
,
Who Should Attend?
Training is intended for all Student Hire Representatives and HR Contacts.
View our training calendar to sign-up for courses today!
Admission Cost: na.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
See event description for more details.
University Business Policies and Procedures - Live Webinar
Details,
This course will discuss the most commonly used Administration and Finance policies and procedures, such as the basis for their inception and how they affect the day-to-day business of the university.
This course is one of the four courses required to complete the Business Manager Program.
View our training calendar to sign-up for courses today!
Admission Cost: na.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
See event description for more details.
Mutual Expectations Discussion: Artificial Intelligence on the College Campus
Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM,
Join us for a Mutual Expectations Discussion on exploring the topic “Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the College Campus” in our October session. This discussion will explore what participants think about how AI should be used on campus. When is ChatGPT appropriate and when it is not? What is being used today beyond ChatGPT? Should we have common expectations as a campus community on what and when we will use AI for? Join this fun discussion with fellow students and faculty! Free lunch is provided and RSVP required! Sponsored by the Carolina Experience, the Center for Teaching Excellence, and the Office of Student Conduct and Academic Integrity,
This workshop is an elective session for a certificate of completion in Understanding USC Student Populations.
Russell House, Room 322, 1400 Greene Street,
This is an in-person event that requires physical attendance; register here to attend.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Supervising Students Series: Cultivating Meaningful Experiences - Live Webinar
Student Employment has the potential to be an incredibly transformational experience for students. This workshop will highlight best practices to ensure that we are selecting, training, and developing student staff through their roles in a way that is meaningful, transferrable, and impactful.
Learning Objectives:
Understand how NACE competencies relate to developing student employees
, Review how to select and interview student staff in an intentional way
, Create a meaningful process for your team for training and developing student staff
,
View our training calendar to sign-up for courses today!
Admission Cost: na.
Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
See event description for more details.
Lean Process Improvement - Live Webinar
Process improvement doesn't have to be complicated. In this straight-talking session, you'll discover simple principles and hands-on tools for spotting inefficiencies and streamlining just about any process. We'll borrow the best ideas from Lean process improvement but keep the jargon to a minimum. You'll not only learn practical steps - you'll start using them in the session. Whether you're new or experienced, you'll leave with ideas you can build on right away. Who Should Attend, University faculty and staff.
*The Managing High Performing Teams Certificate Program will conclude on December 31, 2025. To earn the certificate, all required coursework - including live webinars and on-demand course-specific learning resources - must be completed by that date. Keep track of the revised program requirements here.
View our training calendar to sign-up for courses today!
Admission Cost: na.
Thursday, October 30, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Effective Online Presentations (Part I & II) - Live Webinars - November 3 & November 10
Effective Online Presentations is an interactive and engaging course that will increase your confidence and skill as you present online. During this lively and participative workshop, you will learn to:
Build solid presentation skills that will engage your audience
, Use new techniques to capture attention and increase understanding
, Engage you audience and increase confidence by practicing your skills in a safe, small group environment
,
*This is a 2-part course. You must attend BOTH sessions*,
-Part 1: November 3, 2025 - from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
-Part 2: November 10, 2025 - from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Who Should Attend?
University Faculty and Staff,
*The Effective Communications Certificate Program will conclude on December 31, 2025. To earn the certificate, all required coursework must be completed by that date. Keep track of the revised program requirements here.
View our training calendar to sign-up for courses today!
Admission Cost: na.
Monday, November 3, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Garnet Bites Partner Training - Live Webinar
Do you help plan events on campus and want to ensure leftover food doesn't go to waste? Learn how to use Garnet Bites, our new campus-wide food recovery notification system! Let's work together to make a positive impact! By attending this short, 30-minute training, you'll receive access to send Garnet Bite notifications to help ensure food from your events doesn't go to waste.
View our training calendar to sign-up for courses today!
Admission Cost: na.
Monday, November 3, 2025, 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Conflict Resolution Skills - Live Webinar
This program is designed to help participants better understand conflict and identify conflict resolution styles. Participants will take the Style Matters conflict style assessment and learn how to recognize conflict strategies in themselves and others. They will learn their preferred conflict resolution styles and the inherent strengths and weaknesses of each approach. In addition, participants will learn when various conflict resolution styles are most appropriate to use and strategies for employing multiple styles.
Who Should Participate? ,
University Faculty and Staff,
*The Effective Communications Certificate Program will conclude on December 31, 2025. To earn the certificate, all required coursework must be completed by that date. Keep track of the revised program requirements here.
View our training calendar to sign-up for courses today!
Admission Cost: na.
Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Employee Benefits and Payroll Orientation - Live Webinar
Employees are the heart of USC and integral in making the university a great place to work and grow. Please join us to understand the benefits available and get answers to your questions.
Attendees will learn about:
Health and Retirement Benefits
, Investment and Saving options
, Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Leave
, Employee Assistance Program
, Pay Schedule and Information
, Personal and Professional Development Opportunities
,
View our training calendar to sign-up for courses today!
Admission Cost: na.
Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
Take Your Blackboard Ultra Course from Drab to Fab: Organize and Customize Your Content to Add Some Pizzazz!
Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM,
In this session you'll learn how to transform your Blackboard Learn Ultra course from ordinary to extraordinary! Discover how best to organize your content to make your course visually engaging and user-friendly and then take it a step further with customization to add some pizazz. Whether you're looking to streamline your course structure, add some creative touches, or both, this session will give you the tools to make your course stand out.
This is an online only webinar; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the webinar, register here.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Travel and Expense Proxy Training
This class if for anyone who will create expense transactions on behalf of a traveler and for employee reimbursement (non-travel). In these training sessions, you will learn:
How to update banking information
, How to prepare expense transactions (Travel Authorizations, Travel Advances, and Expense Reports)
, How to associate a travel authorization
, How to apply a travel advance to an expense report
, How to inquire on expense transactions
, How to prepare an expense report for Employee Reimbursement (non-travel)
, Who to contact with questions
,
Resources: Visit the PeopleSoft University Financial System website to view Travel and Expense and Accounts Payable resources such as job aids, webinar recordings, and other related documentation,
View our training calendar to sign-up for courses today!
Admission Cost: n/a.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Faculty Search Committee Training - Live Webinar
Recruiting and cultivating exceptional talent is a strategic priority at the University of South Carolina - one essential for strengthening our university and sustaining our prominence as one of the nation's oldest and most comprehensive public universities. As stewards of the university, those who serve on search committees play an integral role in shaping USC's faculty body by helping to recruit diverse individuals who reflect our high standards for academic and inclusive excellence.
Covering both foundational compliance requirements and clear expectations for the implementation of best practices for recruitment and hiring, this training is designed to ensure that searches for open faculty and academic administrator positions are carried out in a consistent, fair, and inclusive manner.
View our training calendar to sign-up for courses today!
Admission Cost: na.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM.
See event description for more details.
Motivation Matters
Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 9:40 AM - 10:30 AM,
This is an online only webinar; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the webinar, register here.
Do you have a desire to help your learners become more motivated to do well and persist through challenges? Join us to learn how to leverage motivation and emotion to create positive, engaging learning environments. You will analyze motivational theories and strategies to determine what might be able to best help your learners in your context.
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Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 9:40 AM – 10:30 AM.
See event description for more details.
Basic Banner Navigation - In Person
Users that need information from Banner Admin Pages will be delighted by the hands-on training they receive in this class. Topics include setting preferences, navigating within a Banner form, navigating between forms, searching, and the use of queries within a Banner form.
This class is not intended for users such as faculty advisors that solely use Self-Service Carolina (SSC). This class focuses entirely on navigating within Banner Admin Pages.
Topics that will not be covered include: PeopleSoft Finance, PeopleSoft HCM, and other systems that are not Banner.
Questions about course content should be directed to ARTRAIN@mailbox.sc.edu.
View our training calendar to sign-up for courses today!
Admission Cost: na.
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
See event description for more details. See event description for more details.
Communicating Effectively - Live Webinar
Details,
Excellent communication skills are essential. The benefits of effective communication are too numerous to list, for they enhance all aspects of life from personal to professional. The ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, co-workers, employees, and customers is vital no matter what organization you work in.
In this course, you will:
Examine and assess the modes of communications we use and how to apply the best approach in given situations
, Emotional Intelligence (EI) - how it impacts our ability to communicate and learning to be more self-aware
, How we absorb and share information - how perceptions may affect the way we come across
, How to recognize defensiveness when it happens and practice more non-defensive communication to improve relationships
,
, Who Should Attend, University Faculty and Staff,
*The Effective Communications Certificate Program will conclude on December 31, 2025. To earn the certificate, all required coursework must be completed by that…
Admission Cost: na.
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
See event description for more details.
Recognizing and Overcoming Burnout - Live Webinar
In this informative program, we will explore the meaning of burnout and why it is so important to recognize the signs and symptoms for our well-being both at work and at home. We will discuss strategies for putting a plan of action in place to overcome and to cope with burnout in order to invest in ourselves and to live our most fulfilling lives, both personally and professionally.
Learning Objectives:
Explore the meaning of burnout
, Recognize signs and symptoms of burnout at work and home
, Develop strategies for overcoming burnout to improve one's wellbeing.
Admission Cost: na.
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
See event description for more details.
Dealing With the Unexpected: Classroom Disruptions
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 10:05 AM - 11:20 AM,
This is an online only webinar; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the webinar, register here.
Engaging in conflict is challenging whether you are an experienced instructor or new to your role. A common strategy is to ignore the behavior due to our own discomfort, concern over retaliation or fear that our intervention may cause more harm or disruption. We will identify what our fears are about classroom disruption and use case study examples to practice strategies to stretch participants' comfort zones. This workshop will also explore Gerald Amada's research from Coping with Misconduct in the College Classroom and provide participants with tangible strategies to prevent and respectfully address disruptive behavior.
This is a required session for a certificate of completion in Fostering Proactive Learning Environments.
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Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 10:05 AM – 11:20 AM.
See event description for more details.
Principles to Prioritize Before Retirement with Corebridge Financial - In Person
This seminar is designed for those who are nearing retirement. It discusses five principles that may be important to prioritize an individual approach to retirement.
View our training calendar to sign-up for courses today!
Admission Cost: na.
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
Effective Online Presentations (Part I & II) - Live Webinars - November 3 & November 10
Effective Online Presentations is an interactive and engaging course that will increase your confidence and skill as you present online. During this lively and participative workshop, you will learn to:
Build solid presentation skills that will engage your audience
, Use new techniques to capture attention and increase understanding
, Engage you audience and increase confidence by practicing your skills in a safe, small group environment
,
*This is a 2-part course. You must attend BOTH sessions*,
-Part 1: November 3, 2025 - from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
-Part 2: November 10, 2025 - from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Who Should Attend?
University Faculty and Staff,
*The Effective Communications Certificate Program will conclude on December 31, 2025. To earn the certificate, all required coursework must be completed by that date. Keep track of the revised program requirements here.
View our training calendar to sign-up for courses today!
Admission Cost: na.
Monday, November 10, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Reading a Banner Account - In Person
University staff that interact with students on a regular basis need to understand what is on the student's account (bill) and how actions of other departments impact the student's bill. Other staff may need to bill an outside third-party for services provided by the University. This is a hands-on class that will cover the basics of the student (and non-student) account (bill) in Banner Admin Pages.
Topics covered include: tuition and fee charges, financial aid, GA tuition supplements, exemptions, third-party contracts, non-student accounts, and many more.
This class is not intended for users such as faculty advisors that solely use Self-Service Carolina (SSC).
Additionally, it is not intended for users of Banner Admin Pages that only need access related to grades or course schedules. This class focuses primarily on charges and payments on an account.
Questions about course content should be directed to ARTRAIN@mailbox.sc.edu.
Prerequisite:
Users should have or request System Access to…
Admission Cost: na.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
See event description for more details.
Social Security Planning: What You Need to Know to Maximize Retirement Income - Live Webinar
A new generation is getting ready to collect Social Security. Find out what you need to know to make the most out of your retirement benefits.
People are asking:
Will Social Security be there for me?
, How much can I expect to receive?
, When should I apply for Social Security?
, How can I maximize my benefits?
,
At this workshop you will learn:
How your benefits will be affected by the age at which you apply
, How cost-of-living-adjustments, or COLAs, affect benefits
, How spousal benefits work
, How survivor benefits work
, How divorced-spouse benefits work
, How working affects benefits
, How benefits affect taxes
, What to do if you have other income from pensions or IRAs
, Factors to consider when deciding to apply for benefits
, When it makes sense to delay benefits - and when it does not
, Why you should always check your earnings record for accuracy
, How to estimate your benefits
, Innovative strategies for coordinating benefits with your spouse
, How to maximize taxes…
Admission Cost: na.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM.
See event description for more details.
Generalized Purchasing Card Information - Live Webinar
Details,
This course is designed to give generalized information on the USC Purchasing Card, including how and when it should be used. This course is not the required purchasing card training for card holders or liaisons.
This course is one of the four courses required to complete the Business Manager Certificate Program.
View our training calendar to sign-up for courses today!
Admission Cost: na.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
See event description for more details.
Student Hire Representative Training - In Person
Details,
This training will cover the basics of hiring student employees at USC. Topics covered include:
Student Employment Guidelines and Best Practices
, Student Employment Eligibility
, Form I-9s for Student Employees
, Background Checks
, Student Hire eForms
,
Who Should Attend?
Training is intended for all Student Hire Representatives and HR Contacts.
View our training calendar to sign-up for courses today!
Admission Cost: na.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
See event description for more details.
Social Security Planning: What You Need to Know to Maximize Retirement Income - Live Webinar
A new generation is getting ready to collect Social Security. Find out what you need to know to make the most out of your retirement benefits.
People are asking:
Will Social Security be there for me?
, How much can I expect to receive?
, When should I apply for Social Security?
, How can I maximize my benefits?
,
At this workshop you will learn:
How your benefits will be affected by the age at which you apply
, How cost-of-living-adjustments, or COLAs, affect benefits
, How spousal benefits work
, How survivor benefits work
, How divorced-spouse benefits work
, How working affects benefits
, How benefits affect taxes
, What to do if you have other income from pensions or IRAs
, Factors to consider when deciding to apply for benefits
, When it makes sense to delay benefits - and when it does not
, Why you should always check your earnings record for accuracy
, How to estimate your benefits
, Innovative strategies for coordinating benefits with your spouse
, How to maximize taxes…
Admission Cost: na.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM.
See event description for more details.
AR (Data Warehouse) Reports
Banner provides a wealth of information about students and their financial information but reporting through Banner itself is limited. Data Warehouse reports summarizes Banner information in a way that is meaningful and user friendly.
This class covers navigating within Data Warehouse and running commonly used reports that use AR data (tuition and fees, balances, etc).
Questions about course content should be directed to ARTRAIN@mailbox.sc.edu.
Prerequisite:
Users should request access to the AR Reports in Data Warehouse if required at www.sc.edu/DAPS using the 'Bursar (AR)' data type.
, Users should set up Multi-Factor Authentication so it can be accessed from outside their regular workspace.
,
Who should participate?
Staff responsible for reviewing class fees for their college
, Staff responsible for reconciling GA tuition supplements or scholarships to PeopleSoft
, Offices that need to identify tuition and fee information for their special populations of students
,
View our …
Admission Cost: na.
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
See event description for more details.
Combating Negative Thinking - Live Webinar
Details
Negative thinking often impacts our wellbeing and the wellbeing of those around us in ways we do not always recognize particularly when we are stuck in a negative thought cycle. In this interactive program, we will explore the consequences of continued negative thinking and more importantly learn skills to counter negative thinking for better mental, physical, and emotional health leading to better wellness.
Learning Objectives:
Recognize the signs of negative thinking
, Explore the effects of repetitive negative thinking
, Develop strategies to combat negative thinking
,
View our training calendar to sign-up for courses today!
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Admission Cost: na.
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Managing Change - Live Webinar
Change happens at the individual level. Using correct processes and tools can help facilitate this change across groups and organizations. Without a structured approach, change management tools are often limited to only communication and training. Using proven organizational change management approaches can help individuals successfully make changes that contribute to reaching organizational goals. Learn an approach that can help you detect resistance to change, identify the transition needs of your team, and create a change management plan for your team members.
, Who Should Participate? ,
University faculty and staff,
*The Managing High Performing Teams Certificate Program will conclude on December 31, 2025. To earn the certificate, all required courseworkincluding live webinars and on-demand course-specific learning resourcesmust be completed by that date. Keep track of the revised program requirements here.
View our training calendar to sign-up for courses today!
Admission Cost: na.
Friday, November 14, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
See event description for more details.
Setting and Achieving Goals - Live Webinar
Do you have a million things you want to accomplish? Maybe you're unsure where to start? We often struggle to reach our goals because we rely too much on our motivation and fail to change our habits. In this workshop, we'll discuss how we can set ourselves up for success by creating realistic goals and new habits through preparation and repeated action.
Who Should Participate, Open to all USC staff and faculty.
View our training calendar to sign-up for courses today!
Admission Cost: na.
Friday, November 14, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Rethinking Your Teaching Philosophy in the Age of Generative Artificial Intelligence
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM,
This is an online only webinar; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the webinar, log-in at Rethinking Your Teaching Philosophy in the Age of Generative Artificial Intelligence. This is a Zoom Session.
A teaching philosophy statement provides a concise description of an instructor's perspective on teaching, student learning, methodologies, and implementation, and institutions typically request a teaching philosophy statement from applicants for faculty positions and as part of the tenure and promotion process. What, then, is your teaching philosophy? What aspects should you reflect upon, write, or include? And how has the writing of this document changed as a result of ChatGPT, both in the document construction as well as your perspective on this fundamental shift in higher education? This will be a working webinar, where we will discuss strategies for composing the statement, incorporating time for theme development,… .
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 1:15 PM – 2:30 PM.
See event description for more details.