Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities

CAMPUSWIDE PROGRAMS

(upcoming events open to all faculty & staff)

Employees With Children ERG – School Experiences

Wednesday, September 30, 12:00-1:00 p.m. – Moseley Center, McKinnon F

Now that the school year is underway, let’s talk local schools! Whether your child attends a public, charter, or private school, come share your experiences, insights, and recommendations to help families learn more about our community’s schools. Lunch will be provided for registered attendees.

All employees are welcome to attend. If you are unable to open the registration site, please contact Shannon Stucker at sstucker@elon.edu to register.

Jewish ERG – Lunch in the Sukkah

Wednesday, September 30, 12:00-1:30 p.m. – Sklut Pavilion, Hillel House Backyard

Get together with colleagues at Sklut Pavilion (Hillel House backyard) over lunch outdoors in the sukkah, as we celebrate the holiday of Sukkot. This will be a non-meat meal with dairy and vegan options. All are welcome!

All employees are welcome to attend. If you are unable to open the registration site, please contact Shannon Stucker at sstucker@elon.edu to register.

API ERG – Community Walk

Thursday, October 1, 10:00-10:30 a.m. – Alamance Fountain

Join the Asian Pacific Islander ERG for a walk around campus! Stretch your legs, enjoy the cooler morning air, and build community with us. This occurs the first Thursday of the month at 10 a.m. through the academic year. Meet at the Alamance Fountain. All are welcome! Please reach out to Hannah Hattori at hhattori@elon.edu or 336-278-7428 in the event of inclement weather to see if the walk has been rescheduled.

All employees are welcome to attend. If you are unable to open the registration site, please contact Shannon Stucker at sstucker@elon.edu to register.

Playing to Strengths

Thursday, October 1, 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. – Queens Hall Parlor

CliftonStrengths is an assessment that identifies the talents a person most naturally draws on, reported as an individualized set of themes. This session walks through how to interpret your Top 5 results and how to apply them deliberately to the work you already do. Registered participants will receive an assessment invitation by email in advance and should complete it before the session.

Psych Safety Lunch & Learn (IN-PERSON)

Tuesday, October 6, 12:00-1:30 p.m. – LaRose Commons 200

Psychological safety plays a crucial role in how teams communicate, learn, and work through challenges together. In this Lunch & Learn led by Rochelle Stojnic, Director of OLPD, we’ll explore what psychological safety looks like in practice and consider simple ways to help create an environment where people feel comfortable speaking up, asking questions, and contributing their best. Lunch will be provided for registered attendees.

All employees are welcome to attend. If you are unable to open the registration site, please contact Shannon Stucker at sstucker@elon.edu to register.

Sustainability ERG – Elon Banner Upcycling Workshop

Thursday, October 8, 12:00-2:00 p.m. – Colonnades Maker Hub

Give used Elon University banners a second life! Join the Sustainability ERG at the Colonnades Maker Hub for a hands-on upcycling workshop where you’ll transform retired university banners into unique tote bags and/or other useful items. Learn a new skill, reduce waste and take home a one-of-a-kind creation! Lunch will be provided for registered attendees.

All employees are welcome to attend. If you are unable to open the registration site, please contact Shannon Stucker at sstucker@elon.edu to register.

ElonGROW+ Supervisor Training Lunch & Learn

Thursday, October 8, 12:00-2:00 p.m. – Moseley Center, McKinnon Hall

Turn everyday work experiences into lasting learning and career preparation. Your student workers may remember where they worked at Elon, but they’ll never forget who helped them grow. Join the ElonGROW+ training to learn easy, impactful ways to turn routine supervision into meaningful mentorship.

This interactive session led by Kameryn Taylor, Associate Director of Student Employment & Director of the PACE Program, will introduce the ElonGROW+ framework and provide practical tools to help you lead meaningful, development-focused conversations with your student employees. You can also explore resources and learn more about the framework at www.elon.edu/elongrow

Lunch will be provided for registered attendees.

All employees are welcome to attend. If you are unable to open the registration site, please contact Shannon Stucker at sstucker@elon.edu to register.

Supervisors of Students ERG – How to Support First Gen Students

Wednesday, October 14, 12:00-1:00 p.m. – Moseley Center, McKinnon F

This session will explore how supervisors can better understand and support the experiences of first-generation college students in the workplace. Participants will learn more about the unique strengths, challenges, and perspectives first-gen students may bring to their roles as student employees and consider practical strategies for creating supportive and inclusive work environments. Lunch will be provided for registered attendees.

All employees are welcome to attend. If you are unable to open the registration site, please contact Shannon Stucker at sstucker@elon.edu to register.

Psych Safety (ZOOM)

Wednesday, October 14, 1:30-3:00 p.m. – ZOOM session

BERG – Family Feud

Wednesday, October 14, 6:00-8:00 p.m. – Moseley Center, McKinnon F

This event is being held on behalf of the Black Employee Resource Group. The event’s purpose is to provide a space for faculty, staff, and students to be in community together while enjoying the jovial competitiveness that comes with playing Family Feud. All faculty, staff, and students are welcome.

All employees are welcome to attend. If you are unable to open the registration site, please contact Shannon Stucker at sstucker@elon.edu to register.

Navigate Your Career (IN-PERSON)

Tuesday, October 20, 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Queens

Navigate Your Career is Elon’s framework for classifying staff positions and describing how roles connect and progress across the university. This introductory session walks through how the model is structured and how Elon is continuing to build on it to support staff growth and development.

API ERG – “Crying in H Mart” Book Club #2

Tuesday, October 20, 1:00-2:00 p.m. – Irazu Coffee

This semester, the Asian Pacific Islander (API) ERG is reading “Crying in H Mart” by Michelle Zauner for our book club. At this meeting, we will discuss the second half of the book (chapters 10-20). Even if you have already read the book, join in our discussion; all are welcome! One drink or snack from Irazú will be provided.

All employees are welcome to attend. If you are unable to open the registration site, please contact Shannon Stucker at sstucker@elon.edu to register.

Recovery Ally Training: Emerging Issues & Trends Lunch & Learn

Wednesday, October 21, 12:00-1:00 p.m. – LaRose Commons 200

What does recovery look like for today’s college students—and how can faculty and staff become better allies?

This interactive one-hour training will explore emerging issues and trends affecting college-aged adults, including mental health struggles, substance use, addiction, harm reduction, and recovery. We’ll look beyond traditional conversations about alcohol and drugs to examine topics such as cannabis and polysubstance use, counterfeit pills and overdose prevention, digital stress and AI, gambling and sports betting, co-occurring mental health and substance-use concerns, and the changing landscape of collegiate recovery.

Most importantly, this training will focus on what faculty and staff can actually do when a student is struggling.

Through realistic scenarios and guided practice, participants will have the opportunity to explore difficult conversations, including how to notice concerning changes, ask supportive questions, respond without judgment or stigma, and connect students with appropriate campus and community resources.

You do not need to be a counselor, addiction specialist, or recovery expert to be a Recovery Ally. You simply need the knowledge, language, and confidence to recognize when a student may need support—and know what to do next.

Come learn how small moments of connection can make a meaningful difference in a student’s recovery journey.

Lunch will be provided for registered attendees.

All employees are welcome to attend. If you are unable to open the registration site, please contact Shannon Stucker at sstucker@elon.edu to register.

Social Media ERG – Beyond the Metrics: What Success Looks Like

Thursday, October 22, 12:00-1:00 p.m. – LaRose Commons 200

Likes and followers only tell part of the story. In this discussion-based session, we’ll explore what success really looks like for social media in higher education. How do you measure impact? How do you explain results to leadership? What can organic social realistically accomplish? Bring examples of what’s worked, what hasn’t and join fellow communicators for an honest conversation about defining success beyond the numbers. Lunch will be provided for registered attendees.

All employees are welcome to attend. If you are unable to open the registration site, please contact Shannon Stucker at sstucker@elon.edu to register.

ADA ERG – Fall Social

Friday, October 23, 12:00-1:30 p.m. – Belk Library 205

The ADA (Advocates for Diversity and Accessibility) ERG invites people to come join us, get to know one another, and share a meal. We will have some small fake pumpkins with paints, markers, stickers, and so on for people to optionally decorate a little pumpkin, if interested! We are doing fake pumpkins to keep it lightweight and easy to carry with you after the event has concluded. We look forward to seeing you there! Lunch will be provided for registered attendees.

All employees are welcome to attend. If you are unable to open the registration site, please contact Shannon Stucker at sstucker@elon.edu to register.

Elon Alumni ERG – Pizza & Pumpkins!

Wednesday, October 28, 12:00-1:00 p.m. – Martin Alumni Center

Celebrate the season with fellow alumni fac/staff at the Martin Alumni Center! We’ll have pizza and drinks plus a pile of pumpkins for you to choose from to paint and decorate (yes, there will be googly eyes). Even if you aren’t feeling creative, enjoy lunch and hang out for a bit by the fire pits. See you there!

All employees are welcome to attend. If you are unable to open the registration site, please contact Shannon Stucker at sstucker@elon.edu to register.

Navigate Your Career (ZOOM)

Monday, November 2, 1:30-2:30 p.m. – Zoom session

ADDITIONAL CAMPUS PROGRAMS

(open to all faculty & staff)

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.