From hrtrainingnews at lists.ucr.edu Wed Apr 1 15:14:10 2026 From: hrtrainingnews at lists.ucr.edu (hrtrainingnews at lists.ucr.edu) Date: Wed, 1 Apr 2026 15:14:10 -0700 Subject: [Hrtrainingnews] Professional Development Monthly - April 2026 Message-ID: [image: Logo: UCR Employee & Organizational Development] Professional Development Monthly April 2026 [image: 2026 UCR Staff Conference Image] 2026 UCR Staff Conference - Recordings Available Our 2026 UCR Staff Conference was a great success! We had 911 individuals registered, including participants from other UC campuses. The conference concluded with a celebration at the SBB Auditorium in the School of Business. A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to making this event happen! If you registered for the event, you can now access the session recordings online at your convenience to revisit a keynote or catch up on any sessions you may have missed. Session replays are available on the Zoom events page . Staff Conference Recordings Practical Accessibility ? Presentations and Visual Aids Webinar April 2, 2026, 12PM - 1PM This webinar series provides beginners with practical tools to improve digital accessibility, with a specific focus on making both slide decks and the live presentation experience inclusive. You will learn basic techniques to ensure your visual content and live discussions are accessible to all participants. Presenter: Brian McNeilly, Web Accessibility Specialist, UCOP Register Aspiring Leaders Program Revamp and New EOD Offerings The Aspiring Leaders Program is getting a makeover! We?re revamping our flagship curriculum to better fuel your professional journey at UCR. What?s changing? Expect fresh modules, interactive sessions, and a streamlined path to leadership excellence. But that?s not all?EOD is expanding across the board. We have a suite of brand-new offerings currently in development, designed to sharpen your skills and support your growth in a changing workplace. We aren't ready to pull back the curtain just yet, but the wait will be worth it. Keep your ears open and your watch set?new details and program launches are dropping soon! EOD Website LinkedIn Learning Unlock free, unlimited access to 21,000+ expert-led courses with LinkedIn Learning, provided by UCR. Whether you want to master Generative AI, sharpen your Excel skills, or build leadership habits, the tools are at your fingertips. Learn Anywhere: Bite-sized videos fit into any schedule. Get Certified: Add badges directly to your LinkedIn profile. Expert Led: Insights from industry pros at top global companies. eLearning is available to all UCR employees. Any employee that has a valid UCR NetID can access eLearningcourses in LinkedIn Learning directly under Authorized Apps in R'Space . Access LinkedIn Learning Berkeley People Management: Power Skills & Communication Deep Dive Series & Certificates February 2026 - September 2026 This UC-wide Zoom workshop series equips managers and leads with essential "power skills" to navigate higher education, manage change, and drive success across all university campuses and labs. View offerings and register via the UC Learning Center . Please Note: Class registration closes 48 hours before the event to allow time for instructor and participant prep. Please be sure to register (or cancel your registration if you can no longer attend) 48 hours before the class. Additional Information Upcoming Classes Welcome to Franklin Covey April 2 or May 5 9:30AM - 10:30AM Free Start your journey to growth and impact with Franklin Covey?s Impact Platform. This session provides an understanding of Franklin Covey's world-class content and how to subscribe. Register Working Genius April 28 9AM - 11AM Cost: $35 The 6 Types of Working Genius identifies the fundamental stages of work to help individuals align their natural gifts with their tasks, increasing productivity while reducing burnout. By ensuring the right people are utilized at the right time, this framework transforms team dynamics into a more fulfilled and successful work culture. Register by Apr. 13 Focus on Your Talents with CliftonStrengths May 6 9AM - 12PM Cost: $35 Discover your greatest potential through the CliftonStrengths assessment, which identifies your natural talents and transforms them into actionable strengths. This session provides a framework to understand your dominant themes and leverage them for greater personal and professional success. Register by Apr. 22 ComPsych Webinars Our partnership with ComPsych , the Faculty Staff Assistance Program provider, enables us to offer free learning and personal enrichment opportunities throughout the year. Register for ComPsych Classes Becoming a Better Listener Apr. 7 at 2 PM Bringing Out the Best in Others Apr. 20 at 1 PM Building Respectful Relationships Apr. 28 at 3 PM Learning to Say "No" May 13 at 9 AM Responding to Behavior that Makes You Feel Uncomfortable May 26 at 12 PM Find HR on the UCR Events Calendar News UC Learning Center News NEW FAQ: I am a supervisor unable to register for a supervisory learning activity? Registration to activities intended strictly for managers and/or supervisors is based on the Employee Relations Code on the Position in UCPath, found under the UC Position Data tab. If you suspect your Employee Relations Code may need to be updated, please contact your department's shared services center or HR/payroll representative. SumTotal Next App Now Available Mobile users should transition to SumTotal Next by July 2026. The SumTotal Next mobile app is now available for download on both Google Play and iOS App Stores. Cornerstone will retire the SumTotal Mobile (old) app in July 2026. See the Mobile App section of the Learner Guide for support. Recently Added eCourses: - Foundations: Preventing Abuse in Healthcare Organizations - Abuse Prevention Refresher Find answers to FAQs about the UC Learning Center Visit the UCLC Support Site Visit the EOD website Questions? Contact Employee & Organizational Development at HRTrainingContacts at ucr.edu To receive this and all EOD emails, subscribe to HRTrainingNews .Personnel Policies for Staff Members: PPSM50 ? Professional Development .Need assistance with course fees? Apply for a Staff Assembly Professional Development Scholarship . [image: LinkedIn] [image: Instagram] [image: YouTube] [image: Facebook] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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