From hrtrainingnews at lists.ucr.edu Mon Mar 2 12:11:32 2026 From: hrtrainingnews at lists.ucr.edu (hrtrainingnews at lists.ucr.edu) Date: Mon, 2 Mar 2026 12:11:32 -0800 Subject: [Hrtrainingnews] Professional Development Monthly - March 2026 Message-ID: [image: Logo: UCR Employee & Organizational Development] Professional Development Monthly March 2026 [image: image] 2026 UCR Staff Conference The UCR Staff Conference is a virtual, two-day annual event organized by and for staff at UC Riverside. Its purpose is to provide professional development, foster engagement, and cultivate a supportive, inclusive, and dynamic environment where every staff member can thrive. This conference is co-hosted by the UCR Staff Assembly, Leaders of Excellence and Distinction (LEAD), and Human Resources Employee and Organizational Development (EOD). This year?s conference theme is ?Together, We Rise: Empower, Evolve, and Excel.? It will feature inspiring keynote speakers and sessions that offer invaluable insights. Day One Keynote Speaker: Stephen M. R. Covey is a world-renowned advisor and the bestselling author of The Speed of Trust, Trust & Inspire, and Smart Trust. A leading authority on leadership and ethics, Covey argues that trust is the "new currency" of the modern world and the primary competency for today's leaders. Recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award from Trust Across America, he serves on the Government Leadership Advisory Council and specializes in helping organizations build high-trust cultures to unleash human potential. Day Two Keynote Speaker: Will Giangrande bridges the gap between emerging talent and senior leadership, translating diverse perspectives into unified performance. As the founder of The NextGen Playbook, he equips organizations with practical strategies to strengthen cross-generational communication and alignment. A certified Take Flight Facilitator and Kindling Ambassador, Will leverages individual work styles and mentorship to build more collaborative, connected, and thriving teams. Dates: Tuesday, March 24, and Wednesday, March 25, 2026 Register for the Staff Conference Spark Your Potential Program Cohort begins May 2026 Spark Your Potential is a dynamic and interactive program designed to empower individual contributors to build skills to achieve your personal and professional goals. Invest in yourself and ignite your potential! This cohort program will launch in May 2026. Apply by March 27 Berkeley People Management: Power Skills & Communication Deep Dive Series & Certificates February 2026 - September 2026 This series of Zoom workshops provides University of California managers and leads with the "power skills" needed to navigate our unique higher education system. These non-technical, role-agnostic sessions equip leaders to manage change, enhance team interactions, and drive workplace success across all UC campuses, health centers, 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 March 5 or April 2 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 Successfully Supervising Students April 2 9AM - 12PM Cost: $10 Learn strategies for scheduling, giving effective feedback, and making your department student-friendly. Understand what motivates student employees to work and perform their best. Register by Mar. 30 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 Preventing Employee Burnout Mar. 13 at 11 AM Building Respectful Relationships Mar. 19 at 12 PM Supporting Employee Well-Being: What Can You Do As A Manager? Mar. 25 at 3 PM Becoming a Better Listener Apr. 7 at 2 PM Bringing Out the Best in Others Apr. 20 at 1 PM Find HR on the UCR Events Calendar News UC Learning Center News NEW: Accessibility for Everyone >From ITS. This online course provides a comprehensive foundation in web accessibility, moving from the "why" of inclusive design to the "how" of technical implementation. Participants will gain the skills necessary to identify, prioritize, and remediate digital barriers to ensure a seamless experience for all users. SumTotal Next App Now Available Mobile app users should transition to SumTotal Next byJuly 2026. The newly rebranded SumTotal Next mobile app is now available for download on both Google Play and iOS App Stores. SumTotal Next introduces a modern interface, intuitive navigation, and new enhancements. While a few advanced features from the current SumTotal Mobile App are still under development, SumTotal Next already covers most day-to-day learning and workflow needs. Cornerstone will retire the SumTotal Mobile (old) app in July 2026. See the Mobile App section of the Learner Guide for support. Find answers to FAQs about the UC Learning Center Visit the UCLC Support Site [image: image] Register Women?s Leadership Conference March 7 from 9:00 to 3:30 PM (HUB) Highlander Union Building, 302 Open to the Public! The UCR Alumni Association invites you to the 10th Annual Women?s Leadership Conference. UCR Alumnae and friends will lead sessions on various topics that women face in the workplace. The program will include keynote speakers, breakout sessions and a networking luncheon that will help inspire you and lead to successful connections! $20 for Students | $25 for Non-Students [image: image] Register Gamifying Research: Play Your Way to Success March 10 from 2:00 to 3:00 PM Orbach Library (Science Library), Room 122 Join us to learn the basics of research in a unique, gamified environment! This workshop applies game thinking to the research process, turning the development of search strategies and keywords into a series of interactive challenges. Whether you are an 'Explorer' looking to discover new resources or an 'Achiever' aiming to master the library system , you?ll earn points and badges as you level up your information literacy skills. We use this 'spoonful of sugar' approach to make complex topics engaging, effective, and tons of fun. Come play, compete, and learn! Complete List of UCR Library Events - All UCR community members are welcome to attend. Make sure to register with your UCR email. Zoom link will be emailed to registered participants. Participants are expected to follow and uphold UC Riverside's Principles of Community . 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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