DSA January Retreat

Wednesday, January 8 |8:00 am-5 pm | Botanical Gardens

Student Development and Engaging Students for Academic Success

Friday, January 31 | 1:00 pm-5:00 pm | Annex Assembly Room

Through this workshop, staff will: 
• Gain an understanding of student development theory, why it is important and how student development impacts student success
•  Identify who our students are generationally, and design complementary and effective approaches to academic success.
•  Prepare students to use resources to meet identified goals.
•  Identify ways to use data to track progress towards goals. 

Fundamentals of Project Management 

February 25 |2 pm-3 pm | Chavis Student Center, 208

This session is ideal for anyone looking to strengthen their project management skills, to include effective planning and execution of projects of any size. 

Student Affairs Administrative Support Quarterly Roundtable

Monday, March 10 | 10:00 am-11:00 am | UC Annex, 203

Quarterly meeting for all division of student affairs staff who serve in administrative support or similar roles.

Engaging Students in the Digital Age 

March 20 |3 pm-4 pm | Chavis Student Center, 251

Gain the techniques for developing and managing social media content that enhances engagement and increases reach. 

Radical Candor: Having Difficult Conversations 

April 2 |3 pm-4:30 pm | Chavis Student Center, 208

Learn tips and strategies for supervising staff and students using Radical Candor. 

Mastering the Art of Public Speaking 

April 11 |9:30 am-10:30 am | Chavis Student Center, 208

Refine your delivery, and communicate with clarity and confidence. This session will focus on strategies to improve your public speaking skills for meetings, presentations, and large audiences.

Essential Excel Skills for Data Management and Analysis 

May 15 |10:30 am-11:30 am | Chavis Student Center, 208

Participants will learn key Excel techniques for data management and analysis, including data entry, sorting and filtering, basic formulas and functions, and pivot tables. 

Designing High Impact Programs 

May 20 |10 am-11 am | Chavis Student Center, 251

Learn essential steps of designing high-impact and creative programs. 

DSA Summer Council Retreat

Wednesday, June 11-Thursday, June 12 | TBD

Handshake 101

July 14 |2 pm-3 pm | Chavis Student Center, 251

Gain the knowledge and confidence to use Handshake effectively. This session will focus on Handshake's employer features, such as employer profile set-up, posting on-campus job opportunities, and appplicant tracking.

Crisis Management: When and What to Report 

July 24 |3 pm-4 pm | Chavis Student Center, 208

Gain an in-depth understanding of the student conduct process, key policies and procedures, and best practices for addressing student conduct concerns. 

Preventing, Recognizing and Addressing Employee Stress and Burnout 

August 1 |10 am-11 am | Chavis Student Center, 208

This is an interactive session incorporating strategies and tips for prioritizing responsibilities and demands as well as time, energy, and emotional management of both personal and professional commitments. 

Essentials of Budget Management 

September 16 |3 pm-4 pm | Chavis Student Center, 208

This workshop is an introduction to budgeting fundamentals, including key strategies for managing budgets and maximizing available funds. 

Supporting Students in Evolving Job Markets 

November 11 |10 am-11 am | Chavis Student Center, 208

Gain insights on workplace trends, recruitment expectations, and how students can position themselves for success in a competitive job market.

 

Mental Health and Wellness Opportunities

QPR Training

• January 28 |1:30-2:30 pm | Chavis Student Center, 251
• February 10 | 10:30-11:30 am | Chavis Student Center, 208
• March 12 | 2:30-3:30 pm | Chavis Student Center, 251
• April 21 | 3:00 pm-4:00 pm | Chavis Student Center, 208

Free QUESTION, PERSUADE, REFER (QPR) TRAINING. QPR is designed to help you recognize someone who may be considering suicide and consist of three life-saving skills.  Learn how to recognize the warning signs of suicide, know how to offer help, and how to get help and save a life. All participants will receive a QPR Certificate (3-year certification) after the session.  Participants only need to attend one session.

CPR Certification Course

• January 31 | 8:30 am-12:30 pm | Weinstein Health Science Building Room 101
• February 21 | 8:30 am-12:30 pm | Weinstein Health Science Building Room 101
• March 14 | 8:30 am-12:30 pm | Weinstein Health Science Building Room 101
• April 11 | 8:30 am-12:30 pm | Weinstein Health Science Building Room 101
• May 23 | 8:30 am-12:30 pm | Weinstein Health Science Building Room 101

The Basic Life Support (BLS) Course is a video-based, Instructor-led course that teaches both single-rescuer and team basic life support. This course trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations, and provide early use of an AED.  BLS teaches skills using the American Heart Association’s proven Practice-While-Watching technique, which allows Instructors to observe students, provide feedback, and guide students’ acquisition of skills.
Note: Training classes are free, limited to eight students per class, and are offered on a first come first serve basis for faculty and staff only. 

Course completion cards are valid for two years through the end of the month during which the course completion card was issued, if your course completion card is expired you would need to renew your certification to remain current. 

To schedule training please contact the Safety Office by email: safety@uncp.edu.