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!
Upcoming Training Sessions
| Date | Title | Registration |
|---|---|---|
| 04 Dec 24 | Performance Review Overview for All Employees and Supervisors – Every staff member contributes to the overall success of our University. The performance review process includes setting clearly defined objectives (individual goals), ongoing coaching (formal and informal), and highlighting success while emphasizing the importance of follow-through. This process aligns with the University?s mission, specifically providing opportunities for learning, discovery, and engagement. This session will provide an overview of the year-long process and an explanation of how the personalized objectives and value-based competencies are weighted and rated on the semi-annual review. We will also discuss the new review period and the new review process. All employees and supervisors are invited to register for this session. | Sign Up |
| 11 Dec 24 | Emotional Intelligence for Supervisors – Our emotions can bring us joy and happiness, but also pain and frustration if we don't manage them well. This important presentation discusses the steps necessary for supervisors to build and maintain a balanced emotional life at work to improve relationships with employees, and achieve greater levels of success as a leader. | Sign Up |
| 14 Jan 25 | Performance Review Overview for All Employees and Supervisors – Every staff member contributes to the overall success of our University. The performance review process includes setting clearly defined objectives (individual goals), ongoing coaching (formal and informal), and highlighting success while emphasizing the importance of follow-through. This process aligns with the University?s mission, specifically providing opportunities for learning, discovery, and engagement. This session will provide an overview of the year-long process and an explanation of how the personalized objectives and value-based competencies are weighted and rated on the semi-annual review. We will also discuss the new review period and the new review process. All employees and supervisors are invited to register for this session. | Sign Up |
Contact the HR Service Center
If you have a question, need help, or are dealing with an HR problem, the HR Service Center is here for you. Whether it's about benefits, pay, leave, insurance, tuition waivers, or anything else, our team of experienced HR Service Coordinators is ready to get you the answers you need as quickly as possible.
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