Important News & Announcements
Call for Nominations!
Human Resources is now accepting nominations for three Annual Capstone Awards:
- The E. Roger Sayers Endowed Distinguished Service Award
- The Dr. Minnie C. Miles Endowed Excellence Award
- The Sam S. May Commitment to Service Award.
Nomination deadline is March 6, 2026.
Visit Capstone Awards – Awards and Recognition for more information and to submit a nomination.
Learning Spotlight
Introducing Our New Book Club: How to Work with Complicated People!
Join us for three in-person sessions exploring Ryan Leak’s How to Work with Complicated People (2025). Discover practical strategies to strengthen workplace relationships and improve collaboration in a relaxed, discussion-based setting. Meetings: March 12, April 9, May 7 Time: 12-1:15pm
The first 10 registrants receive a complimentary copy; additional copies are available for check-out. Bring your lunch and your ideas—let’s learn together!
Professional Identity: How We Show Up at Work
Your professional identity speaks before you do. In this interactive session, explore how appearance, communication, and workplace behaviors shape perceptions and impact success. Learn how to take initiative without overstepping, clarify expectations, and apply practical strategies to demonstrate motivation and professionalism. Through real-world scenarios and guided reflection, you’ll leave with actionable insights to strengthen your presence at work.
- Dates: Thursday, February 26 | 10:00–11:30 AM
- Location: Employee Resource Center
Strategic Planning . . . Why?
Strategic Planning is the roadmap that turns ideas into results. In this engaging two-part series, Timothy Ullmann, from Culverhouse College of Business, will guide you through the process, from setting mission and vision to executing and evaluating plans. Whether you lead a team or contribute to one, you’ll learn how to align actions with goals and help your organization adapt, grow, and succeed.
Dates: Friday, February 13 & Friday, February 20, 8:30 to 4:30
Employing Emotional Intelligence to Reduce Conflict in the Workplace
Join us for our NEW Employing Emotional Intelligence series, with Dr. Jennifer Humber, Director of the Graduate Certificate Program in Conflict Resolution, with the College of Human Environmental Sciences. Please review the upcoming topics and register to join us.
Making Campus Events Happen: Practical Planning for Faculty & Staff
Planning campus events can be challenging but you don’t have to navigate it alone. In this practical, discussion‑based session, you’ll learn how to reserve space, secure approvals, coordinate logistics, and promote safety while avoiding the common pitfalls that complicate campus events. A panel of campus Event Professionals will walk you through permits, communication strategies, vendors, funding, and risk considerations, offering real‑world insights you can apply immediately. You’ll leave with clear steps, helpful campus resources, and renewed confidence to plan events that run smoothly from start to finish.
- Dates: April 17th | 10:00-11:30 am
- Location: Employee Resource Center
More Current Offerings
Necessary Knowledge
New EAP Spring Series
Life is Challenging. Your EAP can help.
Featured LinkedIn Learning Courses for February!
Browse our top picks or search the full catalog to find learning opportunities tailored to your unique goals and interests.
- Mindful Communication for Less Conflict and Stronger Relationships – Build emotional intelligence and reduce conflict with practical mindfulness strategies that help you stay aware, present, and connected during conversations.
- Communicating with Civility and Respect at Work– A quick guide to communicating with professionalism and respect, this course teaches practical skills for maintaining civility, even in tense or high‑conflict situations.
- Empathy at Work – Learn practical skills for applying empathy at work, strengthening communication, improving collaboration, and navigating challenging situations with greater understanding.
Leadership Development Opportunities
- New Management Orientation, 2/11
- UA LMS My Team Information Session, 2/16
- Necessary Knowledge and Third Party Resolution for Supervisors, 2/19
- Spring 2026 UA Essentials for Management Series
Additional Learning Opportunities
UA Agility Series
Continuous Improvement Program
Building Community at the Capstone
Opportunities to Build Community
UA Behavioral Expectations
Six Key Competencies for University EmployeesOpen the Behavioral Expectations LMS Page to Explore:
- Accountability & Dependability
- Collaboration
- Continuous Improvement
- Effective Communication
- Ethics & Integrity
- Service Excellence
