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!

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• Budget and Financial Management #1: The University Budget

  October 4, 2023, 9:00 am-12:00 pm

  This is the first class in the UCSC Budget and Financial Management Course Series: A high-level explanation of the university budget. The class will review university funding streams and explain how funds are distributed and utilized on our campus. It is strongly recommended though not required that employees attend these classes in sequence.

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• ABCs of Supervising Others: Part A

  October 5,2023, 11:00 am-12:00 pm

  Making the Transition from Individual Contributor to Supervisor.  Target Audience: New supervisors limited or no experience and individuals who aspire to a supervisory role. This is part one of a four-part series. Level: Introductory. Key Topics Covered: Making the Transition, Responsibilities of a Supervisor, Key Behaviors and Attitudes, Understanding University Staff Work Populations

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• Budget and Financial Management #2: The University Budget

  October 11, 2023, 9:00 am-12:00 pm

  This is the second class in the UCSC Budget and Financial Management Course Series: A general explanation of how budget is managed centrally and across campus. We’ll discuss the campus chart of accounts, elements of the FOAPAL, the financial calendar, campus financial systems and what comprises the operating budget. It is strongly recommended though not required that employees attend these classes in sequence.

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• ABCs of Supervising Others: Part B

  October 12, 2023, 11:00 am-12:00 pm

  Setting the Stage for Success as a Supervisor. Target Audience: New supervisors with limited or no experience and individuals who aspire to a supervisory role. This is part two of a four-part series. Level: Introductory. Key Topics Covered: Goal Setting, Organizing for Success, Time Management Tips, Active Listening Techniques

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• Manager-Assigned Professional Development (MAP) Tool For LinkedIn Learning

   October 16, 2023, 10:00 am-11:00 am

  MAP is an easy to use tool to coordinate individual and team learning and build a common language and approach across a spectrum of topic areas.Team learning can increase engagement, retention, knowledge and productivity for your team. Identify upskilling or reskilling needs with or without curation support. Set deadlines and track progress 

  Debrief material as a cohort. 

  Note: LinkedIn Learning’s 20,000 classes and tools are available to us with our UCSC email addresses through August 2023. Activation is easy through Learning & Development.

• Budget and Financial Management #3: Managing Your Campus Budget

  October 18, 2023, 9:00 am-12:00 pm

  This is the third class in the UCSC Budget and Financial Management Course Series: This class covers best practices for managing a budget on campus. Topics covered include appropriate fund use, the process for establishing fees and recharge rates, the short-term interest pool (STIP), central benefits pools, composite benefit rates, budgeting for cost increases, and available resources for budget managers. The differences in managing core-funded budgets versus recharge/auxiliary budgets will be explained throughout. It is strongly recommended though not required that employees attend these classes in sequence.
  

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• ABCs of Supervising Others: Part C

  October 19,2023, 11:00 am-12:00 pm

  Communicating for Success as A Supervisor. Target Audience: New supervisors with limited or no experience and individuals who aspire to a supervisory role. This is part three of a four-part series. Level: Introductory. Key Topics Covered: Communication Skills, Giving Instructions, Orders, Requests, and Suggestions, Intro to Feedback Cycle

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• Budget and Financial Management #4: Managing Your Campus Budget

  October 26, 2023, 9:00 am-12:00 pm

  Communication Challenges. Target Audience: New supervisors with limited or no experience and individuals who aspire to a supervisory role. This is part three of a four-part series. Level: Introductory. Key Topics Covered: Giving and Receiving Feedback, Managing Conflict, Managing Challenging Situations, Developing Relationships, Establishing Credibility

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• Time Management

  October 27, 2023, 10:00 am-12:00 pm

  This overview of time management discusses finding balance in your work life. Class considers individual systems and tools, as well as an opportunity to reflect on current practices.