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 |
|---|---|---|
| 11 Nov 25 | Workday: Overview of Staffing and Recruiting - Candidate Management Overview – Streamlined Talent Acquisition Training -This targeted Workday Recruiting session provides practical knowledge to navigate the core aspects of candidate management. Participants will learn how to efficiently manage candidate profiles, conduct thorough candidate reviews, and implement effective screening processes. Through concise demonstrations and guided exercises, attendees will gain confidence in leveraging Workday's tools to identify, evaluate, and advance top talent - ensuring a seamless and compliant recruitment workflow. | Sign Up |
| 18 Nov 25 | The Keys to Creating a Thriving Team Culture -Deer Oaks/AOH – This session is designed to help leaders to better understand the characteristics of a great team culture and provides several strategies for creating and maintaining a workplace environment in which their employees can thrive. | Sign Up |
| 19 Nov 25 | 'Welcome Home' New Employee Orientation – New employee orientation that provides a unique opportunity to meet leaders and learn more about the University's mission, vision, rich history, the University's "It" factor, and the relationship between Ole Miss Athletics and the University of Mississippi. | Sign Up |
| 19 Nov 25 | Workday: Safety Incident Report (Worker's Compensation) – This engaging Workday training course guides participants through the essential process of reporting and tracking safety incidents and Workers' Compensation claims. Designed for employees and managers, it emphasizes the importance of timely incident reporting to ensure swift medical attention, regulatory compliance, and proper claim processing. Attendees will learn step-by-step how to navigate Workday's intuitive interface - from submitting detailed incident reports to understanding what happens after submission - empowering them to support workplace safety effectively. Join us to gain practical skills that protect both employees and the organization. | Sign Up |
| 20 Nov 25 | Workday: Overview of Staffing and Recruiting - Candidate Management Overview – Streamlined Talent Acquisition Training -This targeted Workday Recruiting session provides practical knowledge to navigate the core aspects of candidate management. Participants will learn how to efficiently manage candidate profiles, conduct thorough candidate reviews, and implement effective screening processes. Through concise demonstrations and guided exercises, attendees will gain confidence in leveraging Workday's tools to identify, evaluate, and advance top talent - ensuring a seamless and compliant recruitment workflow. | 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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