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The Campus of Difference workshop is a day designed to create community among faculty and staff and to begin conversations about what it means to be a diverse community. This workshop is required for all faculty and staff, at least once every three years.

This is a highly interactive (no lecturing!) day with lots of time to talk with other faculty and staff from across campus that you probably don't know. You will also come away with a resource book for future reference!

The workshop is always held on campus and runs from 9 am-4 pm, with lunch and morning and afternoon snacks provided. There is always a vegetarian option provided but if any other special dietary requests are needed, please indicate that when you sign up. The dates for the current term are on the registration page.

Please click here to register.

There are also regular follow-up activities to the Campus of Difference workshops and the titles and dates of those are sent out regularly by email to the faculty and staff list-serves. If you are interested in becoming a facilitator or presenter for any of the follow-up activities, please email Mary McCall or by phone at extn. 8017.

Other Workshops and Programs are as follows:

Leadership and Management Development

• Leadership Development, Part 1: Leading & Managing for Results
• Leadership Development, Part 2: : Leading Collaboratively
• Leading in a Diverse and Multicultural Environment
• Nuts & Bolts of HR
• Special Courses for Supervisors & Managers

Courses for All Staff

Leadership and Management Development

Leadership Development, Part 1: Leading & Managing for Results

• Target audience - supervisors, managers, directors & non-academic deans
• The 3 modules in this 6-session program are as follows:
  • Module 1: Understanding Your Role in Context of the Organization explores the purpose and culture of an organization, one's role as leader & manager, and understanding one's style in context of the situation or organization
  • Module 2: Managing for Commitment & Results addresses getting the best out of employee performance while stimulating high levels of commitment to the job, using appropriate communication skills to build positive influence, giving constructive feedback, mentoring and developing employees, delegating, setting goals and work plans, and motivating employee performance.
  • Module 3: Solving Performance Problems emphasizes how to coach for improvement in performance when you're getting less than the standard needed.
• All participants in this program can receive individual coaching & assessment using SKILLSCOPE, a survey based on 15 skill clusters considered critical to management effectiveness. SKILLSCOPE was designed by the Center for Creative Leadership, which is an internationally recognized resource for understanding & expanding the leadership capabilities of individuals and organizations.
• This program is generally offered in the fall of each academic year. Call Extn. 4212, if you are interested.

Leadership Development, Part 2: : Leading Collaboratively

• Target audience - supervisors, managers, directors & non-academic deans.
• The two modules in this four-session program are as follows:
  • Module 1: Leading Collaborative Efforts to Success
  • Module 2: Keeping the Performance Plans Alive and Working
  • All participants in this program receive individual coaching on coaching and performance planning
• This program is generally offered in the spring of each academic year. This course is taken after completing of leadership Development, Part 1. Call Extn. 4212, if you are interested.

• Leading in a Diverse and Multicultural Environment (Pilot Program in Spring 2008). More programs starting in Fall, 2008.
  • Leadership Development Program: Leading in a Diverse 
    & Multicultural Environment. 

Nuts & Bolts of HR

• Courses on key Human Resources responsibilities of supervisors are occasionally offered. Individual coaching is also available.
• Target audience - All employees who manage or supervise other employees and have the responsibilities of hiring and evaluating performance.
• Some Topics will include: 
  • Managing Time Off - Watch for special announcements and look in the Calendar/Schedule for dates; 
  • Roles & Responsibilities of the Supervisor;
  • Hiring & Recruitment Strategies;
  • Interviewing Strategies;
  • Compensation Program - Overview & Philosophy; and
  • Performance Management - Hoffered in May of each year especially for new employees and supervisors.

Special Courses for Supervisors & Managers

• Over time we will be presenting courses on topics of special interest to supervisors and managers. Some of the topics include the following:
  • Situational Leadership;
  • Handling Difficult Interactions at Work;
  • Behavioral Interviewing;
  • What's My Style - Understanding Your Style in Working with Others;
  • Team Effectiveness - What Makes an Effective Team - How Can I Be an Effective Team Leader; and
  • Conflict Resolution.

Courses for All Staff

Additional courses offered to work groups or all SMC staff include:

• Self Leadership
• Stress Management
• Working Smarter Not Harder
• Communication & Listening Skillss
• Understanding Your Style or Dealing with Differences in the Workplace
• Working Effectively with Faculty
• Managing Change
• Team Effectiveness - What Makes an Effective Team - How Can I Be an Effective Team Member