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There Are Too Many Assessments!”

Assessment overload is a contemporary challenge that can hinder effective learning and contribute to student stress and burnout. This session aims to provide the audience with practical strategies to curtail curricular assessment overload in pharmacy curricula. Using a multi-institutional panel, experts will discuss innovative approaches, share best practices and engage with participants in identifying workable strategies. The session will provide valuable insights and practical examples for effectively reducing assessments in pharmacy education. Register: https://connect.aacp.org/events/event-description?CalendarEventKey=68c56608-2b63-4d37-9d5d-0192254b64fd&Home=/events/calendar or Contact Dr. Sease if not a member. Admission Cost: na. Monday, December 2, 2024, 1:00 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. , Who should attend? All staff that need access to the AR… Admission Cost: na. Tuesday, December 3, 2024, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM. See event description for more details. See event description for more details.

Employee Benefits and Payroll Orientation

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, December 3, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM. See event description for more details.

Presenting for Results (Part I & II)

Presenting for Results is an interactive and engaging workshop that will increase your confidence and skill as you lead groups and prepare for presentations.   During this lively and interactive workshop, you will learn to:   Build solid presentation skills that will engage your audience , Use new techniques to capture attention and increase understanding , Beat stage fright , Prepare for a presentation that will enhance audience participation , Address the learning style of each member of your group , Increase confidence by practicing your skills in a safe, supportive environment ,   *This is a 2-part course. You must attend BOTH sessions*, -Part 1: December 4, 2024 - from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. -Part 2: December 11, 2024 - from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.   This course is part of the Effective Communications Certificate Program,   Who Should Attend? University Faculty and Staff, View our training calendar to sign-up for courses today! Admission Cost: na. Wednesday, December 4, 2024, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM. See event description for more details. See event description for more details.

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. Prerequisite Required Prior to Registration: Team Dynamics. Admission Cost: na. Wednesday, December 4, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. See event description for more details.

Interactive Session on Blackboard Learn Ultra Course View (UCV)

Wednesday, December 4, 2024, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Enhance your courses and get personalized assistance for teaching with the new Blackboard Learn Ultra Course View (UCV). Whether you have specific inquiries or just need general assistance, facilitators from the Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE) and eLearning Services (eLS) are here to help! Thomas Cooper Library, Multimedia Room 104, 1322 Greene St, Columbia, SC 29208, This is an in-person event that requires physical attendance; register here to attend. Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend. Wednesday, December 4, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. See event description for more details.

Negotiation Skills

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. This course is part of the Effective Communications Certificate Program, View our training calendar to sign-up for courses today! Admission Cost: na. Thursday, December 5, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM. 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, December 5, 2024, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM. See event description for more details.

LEAD: Interviewing and Selecting Employees - In Person

The most important step in creating an effective university workforce is finding the right employees. Poor interviewing and selection processes lead to many unnecessary future management and performance problems. Most of these problems could be avoided if hiring managers used approaches that were recognized as 'best practices.' This course will address the following topics: Reviewing applications and resumes to ensure that applicants are qualified for the position and have desired competencies for the job , Developing effective interview questions that are relevant to the job and elicit specific responses which can be used to evaluate the qualifications, knowledge and skills of the applicant , Enhancing interviewing skills by using behavioral, situational, self-reflection, and motivational interviewing questions , Identifying the best approach for checking applicant references , Creating awareness of the various types of bias that can enter the interviewing and selection process and learning how to… Admission Cost: na. Thursday, December 5, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM. See event description for more details.

Cultivating a Sense of Belonging by Breaking Down Generational Biases

The pharmacy academy is richly age-diverse, with age ranges of both students and faculty spanning many decades. By fusing storytelling with emerging evidence of the benefits of age-inclusivity, this session aims to help attendees think differently about generational labels and leverage the strengths of others. The target audience for this session is all educators who are interested in addressing their own biases regarding age to optimize multigenerational collaboration in their personal and professional lives. This is an encore presentation from the 2024 AACP Annual Meeting. Objectives: Describe strategies to address biases surrounding age in the workplace, classroom, and clinical settings. , Discuss methods of bridging experience gaps to leverage strengths in the workplace, classroom, and clinical settings. , Formulate strategies to combat ageism in their personal and professional lives. , Register:… Admission Cost: NA. Friday, December 6, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. See event description for more details.

Difficult Conversations - Live Webinar

Everyone finds themselves confronting difficult situations. Are you avoiding a tough conversation at work or at home? Difficult conversations, in this context, are topics that you may find challenging to discuss for one reason or another. People are often reluctant to open a difficult conversation out of fear of potential consequences, negative prior experiences, or we simply do not know how to get started.   This course addresses the underlying issues that make these conversations especially uncomfortable and demanding, how to prepare yourself to have them, and how to confront the other person effectively. Face your fears of conflict and reduce your anxiety about the tough discussions you know you need to have with others. Based upon the best-selling book Fierce Conversations by Susan Scott. , Who Should Participate? , This course is open to all. This is not the LEAD course: Tackling Difficult Conversations. It is part of the Effective Communications Certificate Program. View our training… Admission Cost: na. Monday, December 9, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. See event description for more details.

New Supervisor Orientation - Live Webinar

New Supervisor Orientation is designed to equip new supervisors with the essential knowledge and resources necessary to excel in their leadership roles at the University of South Carolina. This course serves as a foundational stepping-stone for new supervisors, covering a wide range of topics about University culture, administration and governance, processes such as budgetary, hiring, performance reviews, and other key information essentials for leading at USC. , Who Should Attend? Newly hired faculty or staff employees who supervise staff , Current employees who were promoted to a supervisory position and supervise staff , HR Contacts (optional) , View our training calendar to sign-up for courses today! Admission Cost: na. Tuesday, December 10, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. See event description for more details.

Presenting for Results (Part I & II)

Presenting for Results is an interactive and engaging workshop that will increase your confidence and skill as you lead groups and prepare for presentations.   During this lively and interactive workshop, you will learn to:   Build solid presentation skills that will engage your audience , Use new techniques to capture attention and increase understanding , Beat stage fright , Prepare for a presentation that will enhance audience participation , Address the learning style of each member of your group , Increase confidence by practicing your skills in a safe, supportive environment ,   *This is a 2-part course. You must attend BOTH sessions*, -Part 1: December 4, 2024 - from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. -Part 2: December 11, 2024 - from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.   This course is part of the Effective Communications Certificate Program,   Who Should Attend? University Faculty and Staff, View our training calendar to sign-up for courses today! Admission Cost: na. Wednesday, December 11, 2024, 9:00 AM – 1:00 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 , View our training calendar to sign-up for courses today! Admission Cost: na. Wednesday, December 11, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. See event description for more details.

Creating a Fulfilling Life - Live Webinar

It is very stressful to balance the demands of work and life. Participants will explore the meaning of fulfillment and why fulfillment looks different to each of us. We will identify core strategies for creating and sustaining a fulfilling life such as embracing change, identifying our values, and learning the importance of prioritizing tasks. We will explore how we need to invest in ourselves on a regular basis in order to live our most fulfilling lives, both personally and professionally.   Learning Objectives: Define and deconstruct the meaning of fulfillment , Identify strategies to achieve fulfillment , Develop a healthy support network , Invest in your journey to fulfillment . Admission Cost: na. Wednesday, December 11, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. See event description for more details.

AR (Data Warehouse) Reports - Live Webinar

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, December 12, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM. See event description for more details.

Managing Expectations

What do you need and expect from your employees? What do your employees need and expect from you? When these are communicated, aligned and fulfilled, great work is accomplished and relationships flourish. When they aren't, it can lead to disappointment, disengagement, and behavioral and performance issues. Learn best practices in diagnosing and addressing expectations gaps.   In this course, supervisors will use the cumulative skills acquired in the LEAD program. You will be presented with employee situations where you will need to identify the issue(s), create and communicate a course of action with the employee, and be accountable for following through with a plan to get things back on track. View our training calendar to sign-up for courses today! Admission Cost: na. Thursday, December 12, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. See event description for more details.

Managing Change

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. View our training calendar to sign-up for courses today! Admission Cost: na. Thursday, December 12, 2024, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM. See event description for more details.

Giving and Receiving Feedback - Live Webinar

Details, In life and at work, it's important to know how to provide feedback to others, effectively and constructively. Additionally, we must be open to receiving feedback from others. Feedback has a powerful impact on relationships, not only with others but for yourself as well. If done well, it can be provided in ways that enhance learning and personal/professional growth. Participants will learn the value of feedback, how it benefits relationships and discover opportunities for providing feedback to others. , Who Should Participate? , University Faculty and Staff, This course is part of the Managing High Performing Teams Certificate Program. Team Dynamics is a prerequisite for this course and should be completed first. View our training calendar to sign-up for courses today! Admission Cost: na. Thursday, December 12, 2024, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM. See event description for more details.

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. View our training calendar to sign-up for courses today! Admission Cost: na. Friday, December 13, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM. See event description for more details.

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, December 13, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. See event description for more details.

Dose of Genius: Injecting Drug Information Skills into the Pharmacy Laboratory

This presentation will highlight successful strategies that incorporate drug information skills into pharmacy laboratory courses across the curriculum. Attendees will gain insights on collaboration between clinical faculty and library services, active learning techniques, and drug information assignments to utilize within a laboratory based course. Register: https://my.aacp.org/Security/Sign-In?returnurl=https%3a%2f%2fconnect.aacp.org%2fevents%2fevent-description%3fCalendarEventKey%3d82bf0718-e4fd-4898-9fff-0191beab6d5d%26Home%3d%2fevents%2fcalendar or contact Dr. Sease if not a member. Admission Cost: na. Friday, December 13, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. See event description for more details.

Innovative Teaching Strategies in Pediatric Pharmacy Education

Pediatric pharmacy is an essential component of the pharmacy curriculum. This webinar highlights a variety of innovative teaching approaches for pediatric pharmacy in the didactic and experiential setting.  Register: https://connect.aacp.org/events/event-description?CalendarEventKey=e4bb2658-7a9f-4882-9588-01922ef1abf3&Home=/events/calendar or Contact Dr. Sease if not a member. Admission Cost: na. Monday, December 16, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. See event description for more details.

Help Me, Help Them: Support Skills for USC Employees

This presentation is catered to student-facing faculty and staff but is beneficial to all! SAVIP will dive into interpersonal skills that are beneficial when providing support to students, colleagues, friends, and even family. This presentation will cover support skills and touch on reporting options for those affected by interpersonal violence within the Carolina Community. Who Should Attend? , University Faculty and Staff, View our training calendar to sign-up for courses today! Admission Cost: na. Tuesday, December 17, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. See event description for more details.

LEAD: Leading at USC and Writing Position Descriptions - Live Webinar

At the University of South Carolina, we believe the number one job of a supervisor is to make their employees successful. The opening course of the LEAD program covers two important topics: 1) The USC Supervisory Philosophy and the essential models of supervision covered in LEAD; and 2) How to create effective, well-written position descriptions. The USC Supervisory Philosophy provides a foundation for supervisors as they learn how to develop a flexible leadership style, set expectations, coach employees, confront difficult situations, and diagnose and address performance and behavior issues. In addition, participants will be introduced to four key management and performance models that provide a framework for successful supervision. Course participants will also learn how to write effective position descriptions, an essential skill for all supervisors. A position description is the foundational document for employment classification, creating job announcements, and the setting of performance… Admission Cost: na. Wednesday, January 8, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM. See event description for more details.

PeopleSoft: Requisitions to Receiving - Live Webinar

This class is for anyone who will have the responsibility to make purchases for their department on behalf of the university. They will get an opportunity to create and manage various types of Requisitions as well as enter Receipts once the merchandise has been received. Register: View our training calendar to sign-up for courses today! Admission Cost: na. Wednesday, January 8, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM. See event description for more details.

Gamecocks Stand Up: Bystander Intervention for USC Employees - Live Webinar

Gamecocks Stand Up is the University's bystander intervention, anti-bias and discrimination initiative. By empowering everyone in the Carolina community to be an active bystander, we can influence the outcome of potentially harmful situations and impact our culture. Explore strategies and methods to intervene, as well as resources available for support in this discussion and interactive session. This training is tailored specifically for faculty and staff. View our training calendar to sign-up for courses today! Admission Cost: na. Wednesday, January 8, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. See event description for more details.

Panel Discussion: Potential Pharmacist Board Certification in Pharmacogenetics

Recently, the Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) has begun the process of assessing the need for development of a pharmacogenomics certification. Given that approval of such a certification may impact many members of the Pharmacogenomics SIG, we believe our group would be interested in hearing from a panel of leaders in pharmacogenomics education on this topic.  Objectives: Describe the potential benefits and drawbacks of a pharmacogenomics BPS certification , Identify how a BPS certificate in Pharmacogenomics may fit into the current advanced environment of advanced pharmacogenomics training offered through other venues, such as certificate programs and fellowships , Register: https://connect.aacp.org/events/event-description?CalendarEventKey=15b0cb01-59bd-4c99-9dfe-01932137ae04&Home=/events/calendar. Admission Cost: na. Thursday, January 9, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. See event description for more details.

Presenting for Results (Part I & II) - In Person - January 10 & January 17

Presenting for Results is an interactive and engaging workshop that will increase your confidence and skill as you lead groups and prepare for presentations.   During this lively and interactive workshop, you will learn to:   Build solid presentation skills that will engage your audience , Use new techniques to capture attention and increase understanding , Beat stage fright , Prepare for a presentation that will enhance audience participation , Address the learning style of each member of your group , Increase confidence by practicing your skills in a safe, supportive environment ,   *This is a 2-part course. You must attend BOTH sessions*, -Part 1: January 10, 2025 - from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. -Part 2: January 17, 2025 - from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Admission Cost: n/a. Friday, January 10, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM. See event description for more details.

Indigenous Health and Cultural Safety: Uprooting and Decolonizing Pharmacy

In this engaging and informative webinar, our speakers (Dr. Larry Leung, Dr. Jason Min, Dr. Dana-Lynn Ko'omoa-Lange, and Amy Lamb, BSP) will discuss the decolonization of pharmacy education and practice, describe the history of colonization of Canada and its impact on the health and wellbeing of Indigenous Peoples, and present culturally grounded approaches to address indigenous health and education disparities. Participants will learn about the creation of both mandatory and elective courses on Indigenous Health and Cultural Safety in pharmacy education, the building of innovative pharmacy service models to support Indigenous self-governance and Indigenous-led health transformation in pharmacy practice. Whether you're a novice or seasoned pharmacist, educator, or researcher, we hope this session will support your own personal learning journey and help reshape your perspective on the future of pharmacy! Objectives: Discuss the western and colonial constructs within pharmacy. , Explore the role of… Admission Cost: n/a. Monday, January 13, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. See event description for more details.

Empowering students: Improving Medication Access & Reducing Health Disparities

Pharmacists and student pharmacists face challenges in helping patients achieve positive health outcomes within many practice settings due to the lack of access to medications in vulnerable populations. This webinar seeks to provide a better understanding of available resources for accessing medication and pharmacy services within local communities. The presentation will broadly discuss incorporating topics and resources related to the health disparity of lack of medication access into didactic and experiential teaching. Objectives: Describe the resources available to support medication access within communities and nationally. , Describe resources available to faculty and students to provide guidance on improving access to medications for vulnerable populations.  , Discuss strategies for implementing the resources into teaching and practice. , Register: https://connect.aacp.org/events/event-description?CalendarEventKey=7f062fc9-cce7-42f9-8365-01932cad9a4a&Home=/events/calendar. Admission Cost: n/a. Tuesday, January 14, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. See event description for more details.

Managing Yourself: A Journey to Self-Mastery - In Person January 15, January 29 & February 14

Self-mastery is the ability to take control of your own life and begins with developing your self-awareness. It allows you to recognize and understand your thought process, habits and behaviors. It is therefore a choice; the way in which you choose to interact within the world, at work and in our personal lives. Participants will complete the Myers Briggs Personality Type Indicator (MBTI), Emotional Intelligence, and StrengthsFinder Assessments. Join us for a new interactive, three-part course, available to non-supervisory employees.     Course Dates: Part 1: January 15, 2025 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. , Part 2: January 29,2025 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. , Part 3: February 14, 2025 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. , Attendance is required for each of the three dates, There is a registration fee of $100.00 to cover the costs for assessments and reading material. Supervisory approval is required prior to registration. Course is open to non-supervisors only and limited space is available. Admission Cost: See details. Wednesday, January 15, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. See event description for more details.

The Wellness Blueprint: Actionable Steps to Prevent Burnout and Restore Balance

In this engaging and practical webinar, Dr. Victoria E. Sank (clinical psychologist) presents The Wellness Blueprint, a comprehensive guide to achieving balance across mind, body, and soul for professionals. Participants will explore strategies to enhance work-life balance, prioritize self-care, and align their daily actions with core personal values. By the end of this session, attendees will have actionable insights to reduce stress, prevent burnout, and increase fulfillment in both their professional and personal lives. Register: https://connect.aacp.org/events/event-description?CalendarEventKey=510555f5-421b-4f0b-82db-0192781a4b82&Home=/events/calendar or Contact Dr. Sease if not a member. Admission Cost: na. Wednesday, January 15, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. See event description for more details.

LEAD: Hiring at USC - Live Webinar

Finding and selecting the right employees is vital to the success of any supervisor. This course covers the process of developing job announcements, recruitment of potential employees, legal considerations in interviewing, and documentation of the employment and selection process. Understanding the USC hiring process is a critical skill for supervisors. This course will address the following topics: Using the information in a position description to write job function statements that will clearly communicate the job requirements. , Developing a fair and consistent interviewing process for selecting employees. , Understanding how to differentiate between legal and illegal interview questions. , Understanding your obligations related to documentation and maintenance of records related to interviewing. , View our training calendar to sign-up for courses today! Admission Cost: na. Thursday, January 16, 2025, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM. See event description for more details.

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 , View our training calendar to sign-up for courses today! Admission Cost: na. Tuesday, January 21, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. See event description for more details.

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. Admission Cost: na. Wednesday, January 22, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM. See event description for more details.

New Supervisor Orientation - Live Webinar

New Supervisor Orientation is designed to equip new supervisors with the essential knowledge and resources necessary to excel in their leadership roles at the University of South Carolina. This course serves as a foundational stepping-stone for new supervisors, covering a wide range of topics about University culture, administration and governance, processes such as budgetary, hiring, performance reviews, and other key information essentials for leading at USC. , Who Should Attend? Newly hired faculty or staff employees who supervise staff , Current employees who were promoted to a supervisory position and supervise staff , HR Contacts (optional) , View our training calendar to sign-up for courses today! Admission Cost: na. Thursday, January 23, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM. See event description for more details.

LEAD: Flexing Your Leadership Style - Live Webinar

This course will help participants learn how to 'flex' their leadership style and why it is critical for success in the workplace. Participants will be introduced to a proven model of leadership that demonstrates the factors that must be considered when choosing the appropriate leadership style to use in various situations. Participants will develop skills that allow them to determine the readiness level of employees to assume tasks and adjust their leadership behaviors accordingly in order to delegate assignments. In addition, job aids will be provided to assist supervisors in identifying appropriate leadership behaviors needed to achieve results with various types of employees. There are many benefits of providing the right supervisory approach in order to successfully delegate tasks and develop others. Benefits include increased productivity, improving quality of work, empowering others, developing trust, building relationships, improving teamwork, increasing job satisfaction and helping employees grow and… Admission Cost: na. Monday, January 27, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. See event description for more details.

LEAD: Interviewing and Selecting Employees - Live Webinar

The most important step in creating an effective university workforce is finding the right employees. Poor interviewing and selection processes lead to many unnecessary, future management and performance problems. Most of these problems could be avoided if hiring managers used approaches that were recognized as “best practices.” This course will address the following topics: Reviewing applications and resumes to ensure that applicants are qualified for the position and have the desired competencies for the job. , Developing effective interview questions that are relevant to the job and elicit specific responses which can be used to evaluate the qualifications, knowledge and skills of the applicant. , Enhancing interviewing skills by using behavioral, situational, self-reflection, and motivational interviewing questions. , Identifying the best approach for checking applicant references. , Creating awareness of the various types of bias that can enter the interviewing and selection process and learning… Admission Cost: na. Wednesday, January 29, 2025, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM. See event description for more details.

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. This course is part of the Effective Communications Certificate Program. Admission Cost: na. Thursday, January 30, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM. 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.   View our training calendar to sign-up for courses today! Admission Cost: na. Thursday, January 30, 2025, 10:15 AM – 12:15 PM. See event description for more details.

Developing an IDP (Individual Development Plan) - Live Webinar

An Individual Development Plan (IDP) is a tool to help managers create professional and personal development goals along with their employees. Learn how to discuss the IPD with your employees and find out the many learning opportunities.   *This course is geared for those who supervise others and are wanting to have development conversations*, View our training calendar to sign-up for courses today! Admission Cost: na. Thursday, January 30, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM. See event description for more details.

Emotional Intelligence - In Person

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. View our training calendar to sign-up for courses today! Admission Cost: na. Tuesday, February 4, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM. See event description for more details.

LEAD: Leading at USC and Writing Position Descriptions - Live Webinar

At the University of South Carolina, we believe the number one job of a supervisor is to make their employees successful. The opening course of the LEAD program covers two important topics: 1) The USC Supervisory Philosophy and the essential models of supervision covered in LEAD; and 2) How to create effective, well-written position descriptions. The USC Supervisory Philosophy provides a foundation for supervisors as they learn how to develop a flexible leadership style, set expectations, coach employees, confront difficult situations, and diagnose and address performance and behavior issues. In addition, participants will be introduced to four key management and performance models that provide a framework for successful supervision. Course participants will also learn how to write effective position descriptions, an essential skill for all supervisors. A position description is the foundational document for employment classification, creating job announcements, and the setting of performance… Admission Cost: na. Tuesday, February 4, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM. See event description for more details.

Effective Online Presentations (Part I & II) - Live Webinar February 5 & February 12

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 online, use new techniques to capture attention and increase understanding, engage your audience and increase confidence by practicing your skills in a safe, small group environment.   This is a two-part course-you must attend both sessions to receive credit. Part 1: February 5, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Part 2: February 12, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. View our training calendar to sign-up for courses today! Admission Cost: na. Wednesday, February 5, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM. See event description for more details.

Help Me, Help Them: Support Skills for USC Employees - Live Webinar

This presentation is catered to student-facing faculty and staff but is beneficial to all! SAVIP will dive into interpersonal skills that are beneficial when providing support to students, colleagues, friends, and even family. This presentation will cover support skills and touch on reporting options for those affected by interpersonal violence within the Carolina Community. View our training calendar to sign-up for courses today! Admission Cost: na. Monday, February 10, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. See event description for more details.

LEAD: Flexing Your Leadership Style - Live Webinar

This course will help participants learn how to 'flex' their leadership style and why it is critical for success in the workplace. Participants will be introduced to a proven model of leadership that demonstrates the factors that must be considered when choosing the appropriate leadership style to use in various situations. Participants will develop skills that allow them to determine the readiness level of employees to assume tasks and adjust their leadership behaviors accordingly in order to delegate assignments. In addition, job aids will be provided to assist supervisors in identifying appropriate leadership behaviors needed to achieve results with various types of employees. There are many benefits of providing the right supervisory approach in order to successfully delegate tasks and develop others. Benefits include increased productivity, improving quality of work, empowering others, developing trust, building relationships, improving teamwork, increasing job satisfaction and helping employees grow and… Admission Cost: na. Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM. See event description for more details.

PeopleSoft: Requisitions to Receiving - Live Webinar

This class is for anyone who will have the responsibility to make purchases for their department on behalf of the university. They will get an opportunity to create and manage various types of Requisitions as well as enter Receipts once the merchandise has been received. Register: View our training calendar to sign-up for courses today! Admission Cost: na. Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM. See event description for more details.

New Supervisor Orientation - Live Webinar

New Supervisor Orientation is designed to equip new supervisors with the essential knowledge and resources necessary to excel in their leadership roles at the University of South Carolina. This course serves as a foundational stepping-stone for new supervisors, covering a wide range of topics about University culture, administration and governance, processes such as budgetary, hiring, performance reviews, and other key information essentials for leading at USC. , Who Should Attend? Newly hired faculty or staff employees who supervise staff , Current employees who were promoted to a supervisory position and supervise staff , HR Contacts (optional) , View our training calendar to sign-up for courses today! Admission Cost: na. Thursday, February 13, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:00 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. , View our training calendar to sign-up for courses today! Admission Cost: na. Wednesday, February 19, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM. See event description for more details.

LEAD: Hiring at USC - Live Webinar

Finding and selecting the right employees is vital to the success of any supervisor. This course covers the process of developing job announcements, recruitment of potential employees, legal considerations in interviewing, and documentation of the employment and selection process. Understanding the USC hiring process is a critical skill for supervisors. This course will address the following topics: Using the information in a position description to write job function statements that will clearly communicate the job requirements. , Developing a fair and consistent interviewing process for selecting employees. , Understanding how to differentiate between legal and illegal interview questions. , Understanding your obligations related to documentation and maintenance of records related to interviewing. , View our training calendar to sign-up for courses today! Admission Cost: na. Wednesday, February 19, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM. See event description for more details.

LEAD: Setting Expectations and Coaching - Live Webinar

, Employees typically want to do a good job, have a good relationship with their manager and want to be successful or a 'winner'. Bring out the best in your employees through these three intentional and continuous conversations:   • Expectations conversations: Create shared expectations of employee responsibilities with established standards of what 'good' looks like. Articulate how their performance will be recorded and measured through the EPMS-Planning Stage process. This is the employee's roadmap to success and should guide their daily priorities and track progress toward their goals.   • Coaching conversations: Learn how to move from directive (telling) conversations to coaching (teaching) conversations. Inspire and empower employees to find their own solutions by asking powerful questions through the GROW coaching model. These conversations help expand and develop employees' skills and instill pride in employees as they master new skills (“win”).   • Feedback conversations: Learn… Admission Cost: na. Thursday, February 20, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. See event description for more details.