Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities

CAMPUSWIDE PROGRAMS

(upcoming events open to all faculty & staff)

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

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

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, we ask that you register only if you plan to attend by Zoom. Be sure to register by March 25th.

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.

Christian ERG – Easter Celebration

Wednesday, April 1, 4:00-5:00 p.m. – Koury Business Center 101, LaRose Auditorium

He is risen! Come celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ with us as we worship in song, share moments of reflection, and give praise for His ultimate sacrifice. Snacks and drinks will be provided. All are welcome to come celebrate with us!

Jewish ERG – Community Seder

Wednesday, April 1, 5:30-7:00 p.m. – Elon Community Church

Everyone is invited to Elon Jewish Life’s Community Seder, which includes the traditional highlights of telling the Passover story, plus some innovative twists, and a delicious dinner. University employees who register through the Jewish ERG (Employee Resource Group) will have their registration paid for by the ERG. Please register by Monday, March 30th.

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.

Understand Your Budget in OnTrack ‘How-To’

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.

API ERG – Community Dinner

Monday, April 13, 5:30-7:00 p.m. – Moseley Center 221, CREDE

Join the Asian Pacific Islander ERG along with APSA and KPL student orgs for a Community Dinner! We will eat a delicious dinner, spend time together and get to know the students more. All are welcome!

Promotional Materials With Purpose: Key Considerations for Smart Branding ‘How-To’

Tuesday, April 14, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. – Koury Business Center 101, LaRose Auditorium

Learn how to confidently order promotional materials while strengthening the Elon University brand. This mini-course introduces the university’s brand standards and explains how to apply them when selecting and designing promotional items. Participants will learn where to order approved materials, how to use logos, colors, and typography correctly, and how consistent branding supports a unified institutional identity.

Sustainability ERG – Sustainability Through Technology

Tuesday, April 14, 12:00-1:00 p.m. – Moseley Center, McKinnon F

Elon’s Sustainability Master Plan 2025 Technology Goal focuses on integrating technology-driven sustainability practices into university operations to promote cultural and behavioral change while reducing Elon’s environmental impact. This session will highlight how Elon University is leveraging technology to advance this goal and identify ways participants can support these efforts. The session will also include practical guidance on adopting more sustainable technology practices in your own home. Lunch will be provided for registered attendees.

Social Media ERG – Social Media Accessibility

Wednesday, April 15, 12:00-1:00 p.m. – LaRose Commons 200

Accessibility isn’t an add-on – it’s part of good social media. Join Dr. Kelsey Armstrong, Associate Director of Student Life Communications, for an overview of social media accessibility basics. We’ll cover captions, visuals, and small design choices that help more people engage with our content, plus easy tips you can start using right away. Lunch will be provided for registered attendees.

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.

Elon GROW+ Supervisor Training ‘How-To’

Monday, April 20, 1:00-2:30 p.m. – LaRose Commons 200

This interactive training led by Emily Krechel and Kam Taylor introduces the ElonGROW+ Pathway and provides supervisors of student employees with practical tools to lead meaningful, development-focused conversations. Learn how to support student growth, build career-ready skills, and strengthen your supervisory approach. Snacks will be provided.

Mindfulness ERG & Thrive After 55 ERG – Mindfulness & Meditation for Stress Relief & Joy

Tuesday, April 21, 12:15-1:30 p.m. – Lakeside 212

Join us for a combined re-launch session of the Mindfulness ERG and the Thrive After 55 ERG!

Got a mind? This session is for you. The Mindfulness ERG is relaunching this spring with one simple premise: the brain you were born with was not designed for the world you are living in. Stress, distraction, and chronic overwhelm are not character flaws – they are a mismatch between ancient hardware and modern demands. Mindfulness practice is the training that closes the gap. Join us for our opening session, Introduction to Mindfulness for Stress Reduction and Joy. We will talk science, bust some myths, and actually practice breath awareness together. Lunch is provided; judgment is not.

There is a lot nobody tells you about the years after 55. The financial questions get more complex. The health decisions get more consequential. The family dynamics shift in ways you did not anticipate. Retirement – whenever it comes – turns out to be less a finish line and more a beginning that requires its own kind of preparation. Our re-launch session starts where all of this begins: the mind. Introduction to Mindfulness for Stress Reduction and Joy will explore why the modern world is hard on the human brain, what mindfulness practice actually is, and give you tools you can use…because meeting this chapter well requires more than the right financial plan. It requires a mind steady enough to use it.

Lunch will be provided for registered attendees. Any questions? Please contact Bob Martin at bmartin23@elon.edu

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).

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

Wednesday, April 22, 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.

Employees With Children ERG – Fun & Games for the Whole Crew

Thursday, April 23, 12:00-1:00 p.m. – Moseley Center 105A, Ward Octagon

Join us for lunch, and bring your favorite family board or card game. We’ll share what games our families love and play a few together! Lunch will be provided for registered attendees.

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.