Career Advancement, Management Development Programs Available
March 11, 2015
Supervisory Certificate Program Starts March 18
Classes for the Supervisory Certificate Program are open for registration at the UC Learning Center. This program enhances skill development in critical thinking, delegating, coaching, setting expectations, communications, organizational awareness, team leadership and human resources management. The program encourages developmental communications between participants and managers to facilitate transfer of learning. For information, email hrtraining@ucmerced.edu or call 209-228-8247.
Management Development Program Deadline Nears
Nominations are now being accepted for cycle two of the Management Development Program. Nominations are due by 5 p.m. March 27. The UC Management Development Program is a systemwide initiative designed to strengthen leadership capabilities in the following UC Core Competency areas: people management, employee management, influence and change management. This energizing program is relevant to the demands facing university managers and benefits managers who manage other managers, supervisors and leaders of complex programs or projects. Senior leaders can also benefit from this program and are encouraged to attend. For additional information, email hrtraining@ucmerced.edu or call 209-228-8247.
CAMP Registration Starts April 17
Beginning April 17, applications will be accepted for the Career Advancement Mentorship Program (CAMP) for staff. The CAMP matches experienced staff members with colleagues who seek mentoring and professional development. The program starts July 1 and runs through June 30, 2016. People interested in becoming mentors or mentees can apply online for the program. Applications are due by noon May 29.
Professional Development Workshops
Below are the professional development courses available through April:
- March 18: Setting Performance Expectations
- March 25: Emotional Intelligence/Whole Brain Thinking Styles
- March 26: Recruiting and Hiring at UC Merced
- April 1: Conducting Performance Appraisals
- April 9: Creating Cultural Awareness – Attitudes and Behavior
- April 14: Time Management
- April 15: Coaching to Improve Performance
- April 16: Managing Change for Supervisors
- April 21: Crucial Conversations – Session One
- April 27: Supervising According to Union Contracts
- April 28: Crucial Conversations – Session Two
- April 29: Delegating for Success and Accountability
To register:
- Log in to the UC Learning Center using your UC Merced Net ID.
- Search for training by name in the search bar on the left of your screen.
- Select the course you are interested in, and click “Register” to see offerings, schedule and location details.
- Check the box next to the class that fits your needs and click “Submit” to register.
For information, email hrtraining@ucmerced.edu or call 209-228-8247.
New Employee Orientation, Resources
The next new employee orientation is from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. April 3 in the Chancellor's Conference Room (KL 232). For information, visit the new employee orientation webpage.
The first few weeks in a new job can be challenging. To ease the stress of settling in, Human Resources has compiled a list of resources to assist new employees in acclimating to the university. Whether you are new to UC Merced or in a position of supervising others, you will find value in this tool.
