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Professional Development Opportunities for the Week of May 18–22

People & Workplace Culture (PWC) is hosting several sessions every week to provide professional development and support during this unique challenge of COVID-19. We are grateful for the sense of community and strength of our SLCC campus community.

Please make sure to download the WebEx application first from https://slcc.webex.com/. Contact Technical Support for assistance with this download as needed. If you need ADA accommodations, please contact Jill Tew, HR, jill.tew@slcc.edu. 


LinkedIn Learning

We are piloting LinkedIn Learning, a robust online professional development platform for our faculty, staff and students over the next few months and we encourage you to take a look at the courses and start Learning! Any questions, please email anjali.pai@slcc.edu.

 

Wellness Program

Click here for more information about the outstanding wellness program at SLCC.


Monday, May 18

2–2:45 p.m. 

Drop-in Yoga — Traditional Style (Using the Floor and Standing Poses)

Kadee Willie, Personal Trainer, Wellness Program


Meeting number (access code): 925 460 324

Meeting password: wellness

Join Meeting


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Wednesday, May 20

9–9:45 a.m.

Drop-in Yoga — Traditional Style (Using the Floor and Standing Poses)

Kadee Willie, Personal Trainer, Wellness Program


Meeting number (access code): 925 872 282

Meeting password: wellness

Join Meeting


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Thursday, May 21

1–1:45 p.m.

Drop-in Yoga — Office Style (Using a Chair and Standing Poses)

Kadee Willie, Personal Trainer, Wellness Program

 

Meeting number (access code): 922 428 145

Meeting password: wellness

Join Meeting


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Wednesday, May 20

12–1 p.m.

Stress Management

This 8-week stress management program aims to educate participants about stress, the important role it plays in our wellbeing pursuits, how to prevent stress from causing harm, and how to grow through it.


Meeting number (access code): 928 245 606

Meeting password: wellness

Join Meeting


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Asian Americans: A Brief History of Race and Racism and How It Influences College Success

Thursday, May 21

2 p.m.–3 p.m.

Kathryn Kay Coquemont, Ph.D.

This session will cover a brief history of Asian Americans, race, and racism and how these impact college success for this diverse and large group of ethnic subpopulations. In honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, we hope you can join us to engage in this important area of American history.

 

Meeting number (access code): 920 811 674

Meeting password: j3tJjMzRy83

Join Meeting


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*Special Training Sessions with Limited Space!

 

Wednesday, May 20

11 a.m.–12 p.m.

Communicating Effectively in a Virtual Environment

Participants will learn how to communicate effectively during change and in a virtual environment.

 

Wednesday, May 27

11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Understanding Change 

Participants will learn the styles of change and how to support and engage each style.

 

Thursday, June 4

2–3 p.m.

Conversational Advocacy

Learn how to advocate for your needs, ask questions, discuss expectations and boundaries and communicate collaboratively in candid and non-punishing manner.

 

Tuesday, June 9

1–2 p.m.

Brain Works and Hacks

Participants will learn about how the brain impacts our communication and behavior (i.e., What happens when we feel under “threat” or not safe?) and what we can do to keep our brain functioning at full capacity.

 

Register in the MySLCC Employee Training Portal.  Prior to the workshop, you will receive a WebEx Meeting Invite containing the login information. Questions, reach out to Deanne.arvizu@slcc.edu

 

Presented by Trigena Halley, PCC, BCC is the founder and owner of Peak Performance CCT, LLC. Trigena works with individuals and organizations seeking to enhance and improve peak performance through a sustainable, result-focused, leadership approach.  She has partnered with SLCC on several courses and training programs at SLCC.

 

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Writing Across the College

 

GrammarPhobia Follow-Up Fun Writing Workshops

You asked for it!  We’ve got it! This summer, the WAC program will host playful, interactive workshops to scratch your grammar itch!  After an introduction to the SLCC Style Guide, participants will share their most frustrating, or feared, grammar questions. Together, we’ll use the style guide to get to the right answer for you!    

 

Three dates to choose from. Register for ONE SESSION only.

Tuesday, May 19, 2–3:00 p.m.

Wednesday, June 17, 10:30–11:30 a.m.

Thursday, July 9, 1–2 p.m.

 

Presented By 

Tiffany Rousculp, Director, SLCC Writing Across the College Program

 

More Information and Registration

You must register for this training session.  View the Registration Tutorial. Register in the MySLCC Employee Training Portal. Search under “Staff Development,” registration code CW13.

 

Prior to the workshop, you will receive an email asking for your grammar questions, and a WebEx link to Join the Meeting. Questions? Contact Deanne.Arvizu@slcc.edu

 

CW12 – Creating a Desk Manual Two-Part Workshop Series for SLCC Staff

There’s nothing like a pandemic to motivate us to get our desk manuals and office instructions in order! The WAC program is providing a two-part workshop series to help you get it done. First, watch the Writing Effective Instructions video. Second, draft a set of instructions for one of your job responsibilities. Third, register for one of the WebEx Creating a Desk Manual Virtual Meetings below. In the workshop, you’ll share a draft with Tiffany Rousculp, the WAC Director, and three other participants. You’ll get feedback on your draft and will give feedback to the other participants.  

 

WebEx Creating a Desk Manual Virtual Meetings 

(You must register if you want to attend. Limited to four participants per session.)

Tuesday, June 2, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. and 2–3 p.m.


Register in the MySLCC Employee Training Portal. Search under “Staff Development,” registration code CW12. Prior to the workshop, make sure you watch the Writing Effective Instructions video. You will receive an email that includes the WebEx link to Join the Meeting. Questions? Contact Deanne.Arvizu@slcc.edu


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Retirement Benefit Resources


Fidelity Investments

Create a Budget, Ditch Your Debt, and Start Building for the Future

Wednesday, May 20

2–3 p.m.


If you want to get your monthly finances on track:

Learn about tools, tips, and strategies to help you balance paying down your debt with saving for your future goals.


This workshop is intended for those who would like to learn more about managing their finances to save more for retirement or other financial goals.

At the conclusion of this workshop, employees will be able to:

  • Identify the three core components of a sound budget
  • Get control over prioritizing debt
  • Explore methods for saving more

The Webinar will run for 45-60 minutes, depending upon participation. 


It is recommended that participants download and read the following documents prior to the workshop and follow along:

Presented by Geri Allard, Virtual Education Consultant, Fidelity Investments.


On the WebEx registration page, enter your first and last name and your e-mail address. You will then receive a confirmation e-mail from WebEx containing the session details, link, and audio portion for the day of the event and also a prompt for an Outlook calendar reminder.


Registration Link: https://fwes.webex.com/fwes/k2/j.php?MTID=159ffe09cc7bb225f8ab34c53bb354a1


Can't make it to an event?

  • Visit Fidelity's Event Registration System to learn about and register for other workshops.
  • Call 800-603-4015 for a one-on-one consultation with a registered Fidelity Representative.
  • Use of devices depends on availability of internet connection.


Questions? Contact Deanne.Arvizu@slcc.edu.


Utah Retirement Systems has a lot of resources to help you learn more about your retirement benefits. You can go online at URS.org to watch recorded webinars, adjust your accounts, and access other retirement education. You can call the URS Customer Service line at (801) 366-7700 for immediate help with your specific questions, and you can sign up on the website for an Individual Retirement Planning Session to make sure that you are on track for the retirement you are hoping for.


Prior to accessing the webinars, if you want to find out which URS plan you are participating in, contact Kristi.Egbert@slcc.edu.


Below are the links to the recorded webinars:

Tier 1 — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BF0ZVkwPn_0&t= 


Tier 2 — There are three categories that the Tier 2 employees can fall under and there is a webinar specific to each of them.

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