Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities
Campus wide sessions are open to all staff and faculty
Remote Employee Resource Group (ERG)
Tuesday, June 6, 2023, 12:40-1:40 p.m. – Zoom
Tuesday, June 20, 2023, 12:40-1:40 p.m. – Zoom
Tuesday, July 18, 2023, 12:40-1:40 p.m. – Zoom
Tuesday, August 1, 2023, 12:40-1:40 p.m. – Zoom
The purpose of the Elon University remote employee resource group is to create a sense of belonging and community among remote employees at Elon, helping them to feel supported and engaged with the university. This ERG serves as a valuable resource in creating a more inclusive and supportive workplace culture, particularly as remote work becomes more common. Some common activities and initiatives that the Elon University remote employee resource group may undertake include virtual college coffee, virtual training or skill-building sessions, online discussion groups focused on professional development, and advocacy or outreach efforts aimed at promoting remote work or improving the remote work experience at Elon University. Whether you are remote or on campus, or participating in the flexible work program, join us Tuesday, June 6 at 12:40 p.m. ET / 9:40 a.m. PT for our Remote College Coffee. Please register here to receive the Zoom links and stay tuned for more opportunities to engage with us. *We adjust our college coffee time to support all our colleagues across multiple time zones.
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Summer 2023 Race Reflection and Discussion Series
The Center for Race, Ethnicity, & Diversity Education (CREDE), the Office of Inclusive Excellence Education and Development, and the Office of Leadership and Professional Development (OLPD) are partnering for the 2023 Summer Race Reflection and Discussion Series during the month of June. Lunch will be provided for registered attendees.
Unpacking Multiple Perspectives on Race
Thursday, June 8, 2023, 12:15-1:30 p.m. – Lakeside Meeting Rooms
There are several local and national events which make talking about race continuously difficult, yet still necessary. This summer, there are three opportunities to engage in reflection and dialogue about the contemporary issues dealing with race, racism, racial inequity at local, regional, and national levels.
Reflection and discussion prompt: What are contemporary events that inform our perspectives on race, racism, racial inequity?
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Challenges Talking about Race (with AER Institute)
Tuesday, June 13, 2023, 12:15-1:30 p.m. – Lakeside Meeting Rooms
There are several local and national events which make talking about race continuously difficult, yet still necessary. This summer, there are three opportunities to engage in reflection and dialogue about the contemporary issues dealing with race, racism, racial inequity at local, regional, and national levels.
Reflection and discussion prompt: What are challenges talking or teaching about race in relation to what is happening in society?
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Raising our Race Consciousness
Tuesday, June 20, 2023, 12:15-1:30 p.m. – McCoy Commons, Oaks 212
There are several local and national events which make talking about race continuously difficult, yet still necessary. This summer, there are three opportunities to engage in reflection and dialogue about the contemporary issues dealing with race, racism, racial inequity at local, regional, and national levels.
Reflection and discussion prompt: What can we do to raise our race consciousness at Elon?
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Sec _ _ ity – U R at the Center
Tuesday, June 13, 2023, 10-11:00 a.m. – Zoom
Thursday, June 15, 2023, 11-12:00 p.m. – Zoom
Monday, June 19, 2023, 2-3:00 p.m. – Zoom
Wednesday, June 28, 2023, 10-11:00 a.m. – Zoom
Tuesday, July 11, 2023, 11-12:00 p.m. – Zoom
Monday, July 17, 2023, 1:30-2:30 p.m. – Zoom
Friday, July 21, 2023, 9-10:00 a.m. – Zoom
U R at the center of Elon becoming a security-aware workforce! In this session, Gary Sheehan, Information Security Director, will examine the most common security awareness training topics, including phishing scams, social engineering, ransomware, and more. You will discover the steps that should be taken to ensure data remains secure at Elon, guidelines for managing your home computer environment, and best practices to safeguard the secure use of your mobile devices. Note: To help Elon minimize cyber risk, University leadership has approved changes in the Information Security Policy requiring all employees (any person given an Elon email account or an account to access our network) to attend security awareness training each academic year. Attending this session will complete your security awareness training requirement for the academic year 2023-2024.
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Divorce Employee Resource Group (ERG)
Wednesday, June 14, 2023, 4-5:00 p.m. – Belk 102
The process of divorce can be confusing and stressful, and we can all benefit from the wisdom and support of colleagues who are sharing similar experiences. Whether you are newly (or not-so-newly) divorced, well along in the process, just filing, or considering divorce, you are invited to attend the next meeting of Elon’s Divorce ERG. While everyone’s experience of divorce is different, depending on age or stage in life, finances, which spouse filed, etc., there are certain basics that are common to most divorces. Come join our discussion, share advice, ask questions, work through the many issues that may arise, and celebrate the small victories along the way for you and your colleagues. Beverages and cookies will be provided for registered attendees.
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LastPass to Protect Yourself and the University
Wednesday, June 14, 2023, 10-11:00 a.m. – Belk Library 205
Thursday, June 22, 2023, 10-11:00 a.m. – Belk Library 205
Wednesday, June 28, 2023, 2-3:00 p.m. – Belk Library 205
Forgot your password … again? You’re not alone; the average user has an overwhelming number of passwords. LastPass is a password management tool that securely stores your passwords, letting you easily log in to any service from any device. University employees can use LastPass to protect their professional and personal accounts free of charge. In this session, Christina Bonds, Application Developer at Elon, will explain the concepts of password management and other authentication mechanisms and walk attendees through how to set up and utilize LastPass. Note: This is a hands-on workshop. Laptops are strongly encouraged. Reserve your laptop in advance and pick it up from Media Services in Belk Library. Attendees should also bring the mobile device they use for Duo Security authentication.
Elon Print Services – Placing Orders on the website
Thursday, June 22, 2023, 2-3:00 p.m. – Sankey 116 (New Date)
This program will be facilitated by Wesley Grigg, Manager of Print Services. Join us to learn how to navigate Elon Print Services website and find products and services that we offer and how to place the orders correctly.
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Employees with Children ERG – Lunch with friends
Wednesday, June 21, 2023, 12-1:00 p.m. – Moseley 105A
Lunch with Friends – Join this lunch meeting to chat with other parents. We will have casual conversation – anything that is good for the group. If you happen to have a new gadget you have tried or hack you discovered and you would like to share with the group, please do, it is always great to learn from one another.
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Employees with Children ERG – Lunch with friends
Wednesday, July 19, 2023, 12-1:00 p.m. – Moseley 105A
Lunch with Friends – Join this lunch meeting to chat with other parents. We will have casual conversation – anything that is good for the group. If you happen to have a new gadget you have tried or hack you discovered and you would like to share with the group, please do, it is always great to learn from one another.
Register for Employees with Children ERG – Lunch with friends
Divorce Employee Resource Group (ERG)
Thursday, July 20, 2023, 4-5:00 p.m. – TBD
The process of divorce can be confusing and stressful, and we can all benefit from the wisdom and support of colleagues who are sharing similar experiences. Whether you are newly (or not-so-newly) divorced, well along in the process, just filing, or considering divorce, you are invited to attend the next meeting of Elon’s Divorce ERG. While everyone’s experience of divorce is different, depending on age or stage in life, finances, which spouse filed, etc., there are certain basics that are common to most divorces. Come join our discussion, share advice, ask questions, work through the many issues that may arise, and celebrate the small victories along the way for you and your colleagues. Beverages and cookies will be available for registered attendees.