The Women and Leadership: Coffee and Conversation series offers no-cost events for employees who are interested in topics related to women’s advancement. The series starts March 14 with Erin Lavery from Exact Sciences speaking on “Acting from Value, Not Fear: Identifying and Acting from the Values that Drive You.” To register, click on this link: …
Here is a nice chart for a growth mindset kind of attitude. Live it!
Check out this list of ways to build your professional network, presented by Continuing Studies. Good advice for supervisors looking to grow and expand their reach on campus! 20-Tips-for-Building-an-Effective-Network
We encourage you and your employees to attend, “Construct Your Career at UW,” a career development conference for UW–Madison employees, on Thursday, March 7, 8:30 a.m. –3:30 p.m. at Union South. This free conference is designed to help employees manage their careers while remaining employed at UW–Madison. Workshops will help attendees develop the skills needed …
It is easy to fall into the trap of acting from fear versus values. When we act from fear, we live our lives constantly trying to mitigate disaster. When we act from value, we bravely claim our right to build and restore our lives, our work, and our communities while setting a powerful example for …
Applications are now being accepted for the Spring 2019 Academic Staff Professional Development Grant program. The program is offered to academic staff members who meet the eligibility requirements and hold at least a 50 percent appointment. Grants are for activities beginning between July 1 and December 31, 2019. Two free informational sessions will be offered …
University Staff employees will be able to apply for Professional Development Scholarships beginning on Thursday, Feb. 14 at 1 p.m. The scholarships can be used to register for non-credit courses at no charge. Approximately 30 courses will be offered through the Division of Continuing Studies. Applications will be awarded on a first-come-first-served basis until all …
Check out this comprehensive list of professional development resources available to you at the UW, presented by Continuing Studies. It gives advice about all levels of development, from simple to more involved programs you can take advantage of. There are even links to these resources. Employees-Professional-Development-Resources
The UW sponsors several conferences annually, to develop and teach staff. The Employee Career Conference, coming March 7, is just one example. Did you know about the others? Here is a web listing of all of them, in one, handy place for your reference. Start planning YOUR development path today!
All employees, regardless of position, are encouraged to actively manage their careers at UW-Madison. The goal is to retain talented, dedicated employees via a commitment to help every employee find professional opportunities and career satisfaction. Career Counseling for UW–Madison Employees