Caregiving in Multigenerational Families
Thursday, January 9th 2-3:00pm Online
Optum
A multigenerational family is any home where two or more generations reside under one roof. This can range from an elderly couple living with their adult children and their children to homes where three, four, or even five generations may coexist. Multigenerational living has become more popular in recent decades due to a variety of socioeconomic and cultural factors. One of those factors is caregiving for both ageing family members and children in the same home. This program will explore the concepts of the multi-generational family and caregiving, as well as identifying challenges associated with caregiving in a multi-generational family and self-care strategies for the caregiver. Register Here.
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Here4TN for You
Tuesday, January 28th 2-2:50pm Online
Join us online to learn about UT’s new EAP: Emotional Wellbeing Solutions, the resources available to you as an employee of UTC and how to take advantage of them. Learn about some changes for 2025 and a new benefit called Virtual Behavioral Coaching. Register Here.
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Looking ahead to February:
Connections to Strategy & Vision: The 6 Creativity Killers of Innovative Thinking
Wednesday, February 12th 10-11am Online
Join our partners at UTK in a few of their Leadership Development sessions. This is for leaders at all levels! This session focuses on identifying and overcoming the obstacles that hinder creativity and innovative thinking. Participants will explore common barriers such as self-doubt, lack of motivation, and unrealistic expectations that can stifle innovation and productivity. By understanding these “killers,” attendees will be better equipped to foster a more creative mindset and environment. Register Here.
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The Mandate of Trust: How We Perceive Others
Thursday, February 27th 2-3:30pm Online
This 90-minute session from our UTK partners will focus on self-awareness of how well and how fully we trust others. We will examine reasons for our perceptions and take active steps to build trust and foster competence in others. We will strengthen our abilities to trust and lead with authenticity. Register Here.
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Highlighted articles and resources:
Video: How To Be Assertive With Your Voice – Assertive Communication Training – Moxie Institute
Blog Post: How to Correct a Coworker – Crucial Learning Blog
Free Courses Online: Top Free Courses – Learn Free Online Coursera Increase your knowledge or enhance your skills without any financial commitment. Verify a course is free by looking for the ‘free’ tag on the course selection.
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DASH is Here!
Introductory DASH Modules in K@TE
Go to https://kate.tennessee.edu/, select the UT Faculty and Staff button and login to K@TE with your NETID and password to search and access these two important modules:
Introduction to DASH –This 15-minute module is designed to provide a foundational understanding of what DASH is and how you can learn more about the transition to DASH. This session can be found in My Active Courses on your K@TE transcript.
How to Navigate in DASH – This 20-minute module is designed to provide an introductory overview of how employees will access and navigate the new DASH system, as well as other in-application help features available in DASH.
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Looking to add External Training to K@TE for HR0128?
Have you taken courses outside of K@TE that you would like to submit for HR 0128 credit? Check out this helpful tool to learn how to do it.
K@TE Courses: self-paced HR 0128 courses available on K@TE:
- Resolving Conflict with Coworkers
- Time Management Essentials
- Dealing with Stress, Pressure and Burnout
- Workplace Communication Basics
- A Guide to Workplace Integrity
- A Guide to Workplace Professionalism
- Workplace Distractions: How to Avoid Common Time-Wasting Traps
- Developing a Growth Mindset
- Problem-Solving Fundamentals
- Advanced Problem-Solving
- Scheduling 101
- Do You Have These Four Essential Customer Service Skills?
- A Guide to Empathy at Work
- Resolving Conflict with Coworkers
- Leading with Emotional Intelligence
- How to Build Better Relationships with Your Manager and Coworkers
- Speaking up in Meetings
- Receiving and Seeking Feedback
- How to Strengthen Your Critical Thinking Skills
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Register for TIAA’s live webinars!
Each month, TIAA hosts several live webinars. You can also view recordings of past webinars.
Find the topics and register here.
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Tuition Fee Waiver/Discounts
Did you know that you, your spouse and dependents can take classes and get your degree with fees waived/reduced?
Regular full-time staff and faculty may enroll in classes at any UT campus without payment of in-state maintenance fees and tuition for a maximum of nine (9) semester undergraduate or graduate credit hours per semester. The fee waiver is pro-rated for part-time regular staff and faculty based upon the percent of effort and regular full-time employees, 100% effort, are eligible for a student fee discount for their spouses and dependent children, 26 years of age and under, who have been admitted to the university as undergraduate students through standard admission procedures. Spouses and dependent children of regular part-time employees who have one (1) or more years of regular continuous service with the University of TN working a minimum of fifty percent (50%) time receive a pro rata discount based on the percent of effort currently worked by the employee.
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As we step into 2025, let’s celebrate the progress we’ve made and the opportunities ahead. Here’s to YOU—your hard work, your creativity, and your dedication to making our UTC community thrive. So, let’s keep the momentum going! Make this your year to embrace new challenges, learn something exciting, and grow both personally and professionally. Remember, every small step you take in development can lead to big transformations.
Wishing you a joyful, healthy, and inspiring 2025! May it be filled with opportunities to learn, laugh, and shine.