Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities

CAMPUSWIDE PROGRAMS

(upcoming events open to all faculty & staff)

ESP – Speak Their Language: Using the DiSC® to Flex Your Communication (IN-PERSON)

Wednesday, March 11, 1:30-3:30 p.m. – East Commons 102

Effective communication is about how your message lands. In this two-hour session led by OLPD Director, Rochelle Stojnic, participants will use the DiSC® framework to better understand their own communication preferences and recognize the style patterns of other people. Take the DiSC® assessment ahead of time and attend the session to deepen your understanding of the DiSC® model. You will learn practical strategies for “flexing” your approach when communicating with different DiSC® styles, reducing misunderstandings and increasing clarity and trust. Participants will leave with a simple set of communication adjustments they can use immediately so interactions become more efficient, respectful, and productive.

Because this session includes a DiSC® assessment and is limited to 24 participants, we ask that you register only if you plan to attend. If your availability changes after you sign up, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer your spot to someone on the waitlist. This event is also offered virtually through Zoom; be sure to register for the session you would like (in-person on March 11th or Zoom on March 31st). Snacks/drinks will be provided.

‘How-To’ Navigate OnTrack Budget to Actuals

Thursday, March 12, 9:00-10:00 a.m. – Moseley 105A, Ward Octagon

Tom Langland, Senior Budget Accountant, will cover how to access and view Budget to Actuals in OnTrack and how the accounts are set up, explaining the difference between Fund, Function, and Object codes. This session will also go over how to view individual transaction activity. If you have never attended a budget training workshop before, this should be the first one you attend. Coffee, tea and refreshments will be served.

API ERG – “Dial A for Aunties” Book Club #2

Tuesday, March 17, 12:00-1:00 p.m. – Tangent

The Asian Pacific Islander ERG is reading Dial A for Aunties by Jesse Q. Sutanto this semester! We will meet for a fun lunch at Tangent to discuss the first and middle sections of the book. All are welcome!

Social Media ERG – Social Media & Mental Health

Wednesday, March 18, 12:00-1:00 p.m. – Moseley, McKinnon F

Join us for a conversation with Bilal Ghandour, Associate Professor of Psychology, for a presentation on how social media affects our mental health. Bilal will address how excessive social media and smartphone use impacts mental health (particularly depression, anxiety, and self-esteem). He will also discuss the foundations of habit-building, how it feeds into developing obsession, and offer strategies for improved digital wellness. He is the co-author of 60 Days of Disconnect, a book that addresses this topic. Lunch will be provided for registered attendees.

Understanding the Impact of Your Food: Navigating Sustainable Dining Lunch & Learn

Thursday, March 19, 12:00-1:00 p.m. – Moseley 215

In this session, Elon Dining’s Sustainability Manager, Leslie Bosse, will cover where our food comes from, how it gets to our plates, and ultimately what happens to it if it is wasted. We’ll discuss how Elon Dining supports sustainable food through local sourcing and third party certified goods, and what you can do to dine sustainably at Elon and at home. You’ll leave with lots of eco-friendly mealtime tips and tricks, as well as strategies to bring sustainable dining to your departments. Lunch will be provided for registered attendees.

Sustainability ERG – Haw River Clean-Up-A-Thon

Friday, March 20, 12:00-5:00 p.m. – Lakeside 212

Use your Elon University Volunteer Hours to help clean up Alamance County! Join the Sustainability ERG for the 36th Annual Haw River Clean-Up-A-Thon to pick up litter at a local park. All necessary equipment and transportation will be provided, and we will return to campus by 5:00 p.m. All are welcome, whether this is your first or twentieth time attending a Sustainability ERG! Lunch will be provided for registered attendees promptly at 12:00 p.m., and this event is limited to the first 22 registrants. (If you register and your plans change, please cancel so that someone else may register in your place.)

Creating Communities of Care at Elon: Supporting Survivors & Preventing Sexual / Relationship Abuse in Our Everyday Work Lunch & Learn

Wednesday, March 25, 12:15-1:15 p.m. – Lakeside 212

Join the Gender & LGBTQIA Center to learn about the constellation of sexual assault, relationship abuse and stalking response and prevention efforts at the University. Through information-sharing and discussions, participants will learn about campus data and resources, response and prevention activities, and skills for their everyday work and lives. Facilitators will lead participants in an exploration of their strengths and everyday strategies for promoting a safer campus in their work with members of the Elon community – students, staff, faculty, parents and community members. We all have strengths to use and a part to play in creating a community free from harm. Lunch will be provided for registered attendees.

ESP – Speak Their Language: Using the DiSC® to Flex Your Communication (ZOOM)

Tuesday, March 31, 1:30-3:30 p.m. – Zoom session

Because this session includes a DiSC® assessment, we ask that you register only if you plan to attend (Zoom or in-person). This event is also offered in-person on another date; be sure to register for the session you would like (in-person on March 11th or Zoom on March 31st).

Elon Alumni ERG – Let’s Head Out to the Ball Game!

Tuesday, March 31, 4:00-6:00 p.m. – Latham Park

We’re heading to the ballpark and want you to join in! Cheer on the Phoenix as we take on the Queens Royals at Latham Park on Tuesday, March 31. Use your fac/staff tix, and we’ll provide a food voucher for your choice of a hot dog or nachos AND a bottled soda or water. Go Phoenix!

Supervisors of Students ERG – Learn All About PACE (Paid Aid Through On Campus Employment)

Wednesday, April 1, 12:00-1:00 p.m. – Moseley Center 215

PACE Director, Alison Doherty, will provide an overview of the PACE (Providing Aid through Campus Employment) program, which provides students with financial need on-campus jobs starting in their first year. We will cover what is asked of students and supervisors in the program, how to hire a PACE student, and how PACE students are different from other student workers. This session will be helpful for those looking to learn more about the program in general, including current/new PACE supervisors and anyone interested in hiring a PACE student in the future. Lunch will be provided for registered attendees.

Recovery Ally Training With Phoenix Free Lunch & Learn

Tuesday, April 7, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. – LaRose Commons 200

It’s no secret that students are struggling in unique and varied ways. Peer support can make all the difference. Phoenix Free, Elon’s peer-led collegiate recovery community, is creating space for students to feel seen, supported, and experience belonging. Grounded in an all-recovery model, Phoenix Free welcomes students with diverse experiences and challenges, including substance use, eating disorders, trauma, loss, gambling, pornography, and body image, recognizing that recovery and well-being look different for everyone. Join C.J. Bugna, Assistant Director for Collegiate Recovery, and students, Ben Krasnow, President of Phoenix Free, and Morgan Micharski, Marketing Manager for Phoenix Free, as they discuss how to spot the warning signs of student struggles, approaching difficult conversations about addictive behaviors and recovery with care, and how we all play a role in fostering a recovery-affirming culture at Elon. Lunch will be provided for registered attendees.

‘How-To’ Understand Your Budget in OnTrack

Thursday, April 9, 9:00-10:00 a.m. – Moseley 105A, Ward Octagon

Tom Langland, Senior Budget Accountant, will cover the purpose of budgets in OnTrack Budget to Actuals. We will go over how to review budgets against the account activity and the available balance, and how different Fund types impacts how budget is loaded, focusing on Operational and Gift Accounts. This session will provide helpful tips on budget management and how to review whether the current budget aligns with your department’s needs. Coffee, tea and refreshments will be served.

ESP – Delegate With Confidence: Practical Delegation for Stronger Teams (IN-PERSON)

Thursday, April 16, 1:30-2:30 p.m. – Moseley Center, McKinnon F

Delegation is one of the most practical leadership skills…and one of the most avoided. When done well, it reduces bottlenecks, develops employees, and allows leaders to focus on the work that only they can do. In this one-hour session led by OLPD Director, Rochelle Stojnic, participants will learn a clear approach to delegation: selecting the right work to delegate, matching tasks to the right person, setting expectations without micromanaging, and following up in a way that supports accountability and learning. This event is also offered via Zoom on another date; be sure to register for the session you would like (in-person on April 16th or Zoom on April 21st). Snacks/drinks will be provided.

ESP – Delegate With Confidence: Practical Delegation for Stronger Teams (ZOOM)

Tuesday, April 21, 1:30-2:30 p.m. – Zoom session

Delegation is one of the most practical leadership skills…and one of the most avoided. When done well, it reduces bottlenecks, develops employees, and allows leaders to focus on the work that only they can do. In this one-hour session led by OLPD Director, Rochelle Stojnic, participants will learn a clear approach to delegation: selecting the right work to delegate, matching tasks to the right person, setting expectations without micromanaging, and following up in a way that supports accountability and learning. This event is also offered in-person on another date; be sure to register for the session you would like (in-person on April 16th or Zoom on April 21st).

API ERG – “Dial A for Aunties” Book Club #3

Wednesday, April 29, 4:00-5:00 p.m. – Irazu Coffee

The Asian Pacific Islander ERG is reading Dial A for Aunties by Jesse Q. Sutanto this semester. Join us for our final discussion session to cover the last part of the book. Or, if you couldn’t make the first two meetings, we will chat about the whole book! All are welcome!

ESP – When It’s Hard to Say: Practical Skills for Challenging Conversations (IN-PERSON)

Thursday, May 14, 12:00-2:00 p.m. – LaRose Commons 200

Challenging conversations are a normal part of leadership, relationships, and the human experience, whether you are addressing performance concerns, setting boundaries, or responding to conflict. In this two-hour session led by OLPD Director, Rochelle Stojnic, participants will learn a structured, practical approach to preparing for and leading these conversations in a way that stays respectful, focused, and productive. We will cover how to separate facts from interpretations, communicate impact without escalation, and find a path to move work forward. Lunch will be served to registered attendees. This event is also offered via Zoom on another date; be sure to register for the session you would like (in-person on May 14th or Zoom on May 19th).

ESP – When It’s Hard to Say: Practical Skills for Challenging Conversations (ZOOM)

Tuesday, May 19, 1:30-3:30 p.m. – Zoom session

Challenging conversations are a normal part of leadership, relationships, and the human experience, whether you are addressing performance concerns, setting boundaries, or responding to conflict. In this two-hour session led by OLPD Director, Rochelle Stojnic, participants will learn a structured, practical approach to preparing for and leading these conversations in a way that stays respectful, focused, and productive. We will cover how to separate facts from interpretations, communicate impact without escalation, and find a path to move work forward. This event is also offered in-person on another date; be sure to register for the session you would like (in-person on May 14th or Zoom on May 19th).

ADDITIONAL CAMPUS PROGRAMS

(open to all faculty & staff)

Elon NEXT: Professional & Continuing Education

Elon NEXT: Professional & Continuing Education provides in-demand workforce skills to advance your career and satisfy your love of learning.

As an additional employee benefit, all Elon employees receive one free Elon NEXT course taught by an Elon instructor per academic year. You will know that an offering is available to faculty and staff when you click into the course details and see a button for faculty/staff registration instructions. Follow those instructions to register for the course.

Have questions about these offerings? Contact next@elon.edu.

Ongoing Campus Wide Mental Health Training

New offering!

SOS for Higher Ed, an online mental health and suicide prevention training that uses video and interactive learning to teach students, faculty, and staff how to ACT (Acknowledge, Care, Tell) in their role in suicide prevention. This program is part of our ongoing commitment to fostering a culture of care and shared responsibility for student well-being.

Take 30 minutes to learn:

How to recognize signs of suicide risk
How to have caring conversations that encourage someone to seek help
How to build community connections that foster positive mental well-being
An overview of available student mental health resources, on and off campus

This training replaces Kognito At-Risk and provides a more realistic, engaging experience. Even if you have completed Kognito in the past, we are encouraging everyone to complete this new program to refresh your knowledge.

To Access the Course:

Visit mindwise.digitalchalk.com and click Create Account
Enter your name, school email address, and a chosen password, then click Create
Copy and paste or type the redemption code: Elon (no spaces before or after), then click Next
View your dashboard and select the SOS for Higher Ed course that fits your role on campus

Upon completion of the training, Counseling Services staff will offer debriefing sessions as an opportunity to reflect on key takeaways, discuss practical applications, and address any questions or challenges. To request a debriefing session, please submit an Outreach Request Form.