The Human Resources office is happy to offer development sessions on various topics each month. 

The 2023 schedule is posted below. 

  • October 10, 2 .p.m. Supervision 101
  • October 11, 11 a.m. Supervision 102
  • October 17, 2 p.m. Supervision 101
  • October 18, 11 a.m. Supervision 102
  • October 19, 2 .p.m. Interviewing Basics and PageUp Tutorial
  • November 14, 10 a.m. Professional Development
  • TBD: Work Place Culture

Descriptions

SUPERVISION 101: The basics of being a supervisor at Kenyon College. This one hour session is perfect for new-to-Kenyon supervisors where we will discuss policies, procedures and important information. Leader: Leah Miller

SUPERVISION 102: This one hour session goes to the next level of supervision at Kenyon. Topics covered include establishing workplace culture, encouraging inclusivity & diversity and managing conflict. Leader: Leah Miller

INTERVIEWING BASICS & PAGEUP TUTORIAL: Learn tips for interviewing and a tutorial about using the PageUp system. Leaders: Leah Miller, Mary Spence

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Are you wanting to develop your career but are unsure where to start? This session will cover self assessment, reality checks, goal setting and action planning. Leaders: Leah Miller, Carrie Knell 

Additional Development Opportunities

Tech Tuesdays at 4 p.m. Enjoy technology training from video editing to Google Drive and more at the Center for Innovative Pedagogy. 

Omnia monthly webinars on personal development and management skills: Registration and details.

Coursera (self-paced): Free 7-day trial or $49 per month; Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects. Registration and details.

EdX (self-paced): $249 for a verified certificate; Leading Educational Innovation and Improvement. Registration and details.

TalentSmart: $$$ Emotional Intelligence Certification. Multiple dates and locations. Details.

The Leadership Challenge: $$$ Multiple dates and locations. Registration and details.

Management and Leadership Skills for First-Time Supervisors and Managers: $$ Multiple dates and locations. Registration and details.

Most popular management training courses offered by the American Management Association: Multiple dates and locations. Information and details.

Seminars and webinars offered by Bricker and Eckler law firm in Columbus: multiples dates; bricker.com/events.

Sign up for a Lunch & Learn or discover other group programs offered by the Ombuds Office

Vector LMS, Higher Education Edition (formerly Safe Colleges): An online resource for trainings. View the course catalog.

Check out this article to find over 1500 free full courses on Coursera.

Manager Tools: A library of podcasts for management tips and common issues.