[Hrtrainingnews] Professional Development Monthly - April 2026

Wed Apr 1 15:14:10 PDT 2026

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Professional Development Monthly
April 2026

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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
<https://events.zoom.us/ev/AgH8ZL2aHRksJlZHy6gcMREtvZbu1HIBYpOET80zqzMna31QLIw9~AqhFCswHMIDO6ewTMtQa9jbs0LQ7pq8hSIn-LNJ7tt7s-PHYoxnFy8QqZQ>
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Staff Conference Recordings
<https://events.zoom.us/ev/AgH8ZL2aHRksJlZHy6gcMREtvZbu1HIBYpOET80zqzMna31QLIw9~AqhFCswHMIDO6ewTMtQa9jbs0LQ7pq8hSIn-LNJ7tt7s-PHYoxnFy8QqZQ>

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
<https://ucop.zoom.us/meeting/register/NM6IpEiSSWmZmGkUONGYYA#/registration>

Aspiring Leaders Program Revamp and New EOD Offerings

The Aspiring Leaders Program
<https://hr.ucr.edu/employee-and-organizational-development/leadership-skills-development/aspiring-leaders>
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 <https://hr.ucr.edu/employee-and-organizational-development>

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
<https://linkedin.com/checkpoint/enterprise/login/26135898?application=learning&appInstanceId=40840244&authModeId=6509230483031891968>
directly under Authorized Apps in R'Space
<https://portal.ucr.edu/uPortal/f/home-staff/normal/render.uP>.
Access LinkedIn Learning
<https://www.linkedin.com/learning-login/share?account=26135898&forceAccount=true&redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Elinkedin%2Ecom%2Flearning%2Fpaths%2Funiversity-of-california-riverside-ucr-aspiring-leader-program%3FshareId=10fdeaac-d8c1-4804-8ce7-a18bae0a507a>

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
<https://uc.sumtotal.host/core/dash/home?domain=14>.

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
<https://hr.berkeley.edu/grow/grow-your-skills/systemwide-learning/berkeley-people-management-power-skills-communication-deep>

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
<https://uc.sumtotal.host/core/pillarRedirect?relyingParty=LM&url=app%2Fmanagement%2FLMS_ActDetails.aspx%3FActivityId%3D738558%26UserMode%3D0&domain=14>

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
<https://uc.sumtotal.host/core/pillarRedirect?relyingParty=LM&url=app%2Fmanagement%2FLMS_ActDetails.aspx%3FActivityId%3D763840%26UserMode%3D0&domain=14>

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
<https://uc.sumtotal.host/core/pillarRedirect?relyingParty=LM&url=app%2Fmanagement%2FLMS_ActDetails.aspx%3FActivityId%3D733958%26UserMode%3D0&domain=14>

ComPsych Webinars

Our partnership with ComPsych
<https://hr.ucr.edu/employee-resources/faculty-and-staff-assistance-program>,
the Faculty Staff Assistance Program provider, enables us to offer free
learning and personal enrichment opportunities throughout the year.
Register for ComPsych Classes
<https://uc.sumtotal.host/core/libraryShare?TopicId=1299&TopicName=ComPsych&SearchText=&SortField=Name_Sortable&SortDirection=asc&domain=14>

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
<https://events.ucr.edu/department/human_resources>

News

UC Learning Center News

NEW FAQ: I am a supervisor unable to register for a supervisory learning
activity? <https://ucrlearning.ucr.edu/faq#i-am-a-supervisor-unable-to-re>

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
<https://ucrlearning.ucr.edu/learner-guide#mobile-app> for support.

Recently Added eCourses:

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   Foundations: Preventing Abuse in Healthcare Organizations
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   Abuse Prevention Refresher
   <https://uc.sumtotal.host/core/pillarRedirect?relyingParty=LM&url=app%2Fmanagement%2FLMS_ActDetails.aspx%3FActivityId%3D762878%26UserMode%3D0&domain=14>

Find answers to FAQs about the UC Learning Center
<https://ucrlearning.ucr.edu/faq>
Visit the UCLC Support Site <https://ucrlearning.ucr.edu/>
Visit the EOD website <https://hr.ucr.edu/eod-team-members>

Questions? Contact Employee & Organizational Development at
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assistance with course fees?
Apply for a Staff Assembly Professional Development Scholarship
<https://staffassembly.ucr.edu/scholarships>.

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