Upcoming Classes

This page displays current Learning & Development class and workshop offerings designed to serve the needs of UC Santa Cruz employees. We also collaborate with the campus community to advertise and support professional development and training opportunities offered by other Departments.

The upcoming classes listed below provide only abbreviated descriptions, and are arranged in chronological order. Please note that some classes may have multiple sessions, as noted in the class description. Be sure to register for each class in the series!

HOW TO REGISTER

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  • Google Suite 1

    March 13, 2024 10:00am-12:00pm

    This workshop is designed to help new Google users come up to speed on the featured “Google Workspace” applications.

    Topics covered in this course include how to log into a Google account, navigate its interface, and use its component apps to complete common productivity tasks.

    Specific applications we will cover in Part 1 are Google Mail, Calendar, Forms and Hangouts.

     


  • From Uncertainty to Opportunity: Personal Leadership and Creative Practices for Navigating Change

    March 14, 2024 10:00am-12:00pm

    Description:

    In the current context of VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity) times, “knowing what to do” may look very different than in the past. The best responses can only emerge from a balanced combination of our past learning and our current capacity to cultivate an openness towards “not-knowing,” to help us bring forth our deepest intuitive, creative resources. Creativity in leadership involves taking in new perspectives and learning to think differently, which can open up new perspectives for problem-solving and inspire teams to be creative. In this experiential workshop, you will develop skills and tools to instill a creative approach when responding to any situation or circumstance, to help you tackle today’s complex challenges, navigate ambiguity and collaborate across diverse perspectives.

    Objectives - By the end of the session participants will

    • Develop a compelling personal vision for the future that brings purpose and drives action
    • Learn three body-mind practices to foster creativity when addressing difference, conflict and/or change
    • Create options for action in the face of ambiguous situations, decision points and uncertainty

     

  • Professional Writing

    March 19, 2024 10:00am-12:00pm

    This workshop will focus on how to write "clearly, concisely, correctly, and courteously."

    We will also discuss how we use writing in our personal and professional lives, with particular attention to audience and context.

    The workshop aims to establish email writing best practices and to provide the opportunity for hands-on editing.

     


  • Google Suite 2

    March 20, 2024 10:00am-12:00pm

    This workshop is designed to help new Google users come up to speed on the featured “Google Workspace” applications.

    Topics covered in this course include how to log into a Google account, navigate its interface, and use its component apps to complete common productivity tasks.

    Specific applications we will cover in Part 2 are Google Drive, Docs, Sheets and Slides.

     



Fall 2023 Updates!

Sustainability Certificate Program Now Offers Hybrid Learning
Examine sustainability through multiple lenses and develop knowledge and strategies for building a more inclusive and sustainable campus. 
Join over 150 graduates’ journey to a sustainable future, now easier than ever.

Sustainability in the UC

10/11

1-3:30

Zoom

Sustainability in the UC & Kick Off Celebration

11/1

1-5:00

In-person

Beyond the Blue Bin: Understanding Zero Waste

12/13

4/3

1-3:30

1-3:30

In-person

Zoom

Climate Science & Policy

2/28

4/24

1-3:00

1-3:00

In-person

Zoom

Climate Justice*

12/6

1-3:30

Zoom

Intersections Between Diversity & Environment

2/14

1-4:00

In-person

Green Offices

1/24

5/1

1-3:00

1-3:00

In-person

Zoom

Sustainable Cities & Social Equity*

3/6

1-3:30

Zoom

Transportation For All: Sustainability, Land-Use, & Mobility Justice 

3/20

1-4:00

Zoom

Community Engagement* (prior volunteer work required)

5/15

1-2:15

In-person

*Electives

Visit the Sustainability Certificate Program page to learn more about the program, then enroll at the UC Learning Center (no prerequisite or application required).