Professional Development
Our goal is to offer the University staff and faculty an opportunity for continual growth.
Invest in your growth
At the University of Mississippi, we are committed to helping you enhance both your professional and personal skills. Our seminars and workshops cover a wide range of topics designed to empower employees at all levels. Whether you're looking to improve your self-management, step into leadership or gain new perspectives, our programs provide practical tools and insights for growth.
Explore the current course schedule below, and register today to take the next step in your development. Be sure to check back often for updated sessions!
Current Course Series
'Welcome Home' New Employee Orientation
Our orientation program offers new employees the chance to connect with University leadership, learn about our rich history, and discover what makes the University special. This program provides an introduction to the University’s mission, vision and culture, with a unique focus on the connection between Ole Miss Athletics and the broader community.
LEAD Series
LEAD: Lead Yourself
This one-day program is designed to help employees enhance their self-management skills, which are essential for improving work performance. It is highly recommended for all non-supervisory employees and focuses on both personal development and professional growth.
Previous topics in this series have included:
- Time and Energy Management
- Dealing with Difficult People
- Accountability and Motivation
- Effective Communication
LEAD: Lead Your Team
This program is tailored for supervisors and managers to develop the skills needed to effectively lead teams at the University of Mississippi. Whether you're a new manager or seeking to refine your leadership abilities, this course provides the essential tools for supervising with confidence and professionalism.
Previous topics in this series have included:
- From Worker to Manager
- Best Practices for Job Searches
- Behavioral-Based Interviewing
- Effective Feedback and Performance Partnerships
We are currently updating our LEAD series to bring you fresh and relevant content. This program is for all leaders, not just those new to their roles. Stay tuned for more details!
| Date | Title | Registration |
|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec 25 | The Keys to Effectively Managing Employee Performance-Deer Oaks/AOH – This important session focuses on making managing employee performance an ongoing process instead of an annual event (i.e., the annual review) to maximize productivity. The presentation covers best practices in performance management including collaborating to set goals, utilizing ongoing coaching conversations to keep employees accountable and on track, and how to review completed work to ensure quality. | Sign Up |
| 17 Dec 25 | Workday: Advanced Level Recruiting - Create Job Requisitions for Staff Hires – Unlock the essentials of recruiting in Workday with this hands-on training designed for employees who create and manage staff job requisitions. In this session, you'll learn how to build and edit requisitions confidently. This course equips you with the tools needed to support efficient, accurate hiring across campus.A few in-person sessions are being scheduled, but this same content is also available as a self-paced computer-based training in Blackboard. This in-person workshop serves as an optional, instructor-led version of the same material. | Sign Up |
| 17 Dec 25 | Workday: Advanced Level Recruiting - Create Job Requisitions for Student Hiring – Unlock the essentials of recruiting in Workday with this hands-on training designed for employees who create and manage student hiring and job requisitions. In this session, you'll learn how to build and edit requisitions confidently. This course equips you with the tools needed to support efficient, accurate hiring across campus.A few in-person sessions are being scheduled, but this same content is also available as a self-paced computer-based training in Blackboard. This in-person workshop serves as an optional, instructor-led version of the same material. | Sign Up |
| 17 Dec 25 | Workday: Advanced Level Recruiting - Create Job Requisitions for Faculty Hires – Unlock the essentials of recruiting in Workday with this hands-on training designed for employees who create and manage faculty job requisitions. In this session, you'll learn how to build and edit requisitions confidently. This course equips you with the tools needed to support efficient, accurate hiring across campus.A few in-person sessions are being scheduled, but this same content is also available as a self-paced computer-based training in Blackboard. This in-person workshop serves as an optional, instructor-led version of the same material. | Sign Up |
| 05 Jan 26 | Workday: Workday 101 Post-Go Live (Hands On) – We will introduce how Workday empowers you to manage personal and payroll information with ease, navigate smart tools, and unlock new efficiencies. This session will give you the confidence and know-how to make the most of everything Workday has to offer! In this dynamic course, you'll get a hands-on introduction to Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) and Payroll, designed to simplify and energize your daily tasks. | Sign Up |
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