OPTUM:  How to Make the Most of Feedback

Wednesday, June 23rd 9:00-10:00 Giving and receiving feedback is not only important to improve individual performance or behavior, it is critical in building trust and maintaining relationships. This session explores how to avoid negative experiences when giving and receiving feedback. Participants will: Learn how to give positive, negative and constructive feedback, regardless if you are…

Optum – Creating a Healthier Lifestyle

Wellness is much more than simply avoiding disease. This program introduces how proper nutrition, regular exercise, balanced lifestyle and stress management all contribute to wellness. It also includes specific nutritional information and tips for a healthy heart. Participants will: • Identify benefits of exercise • Examine barriers to living healthier • Apply MyPlate guidelines to…

Search Committee Training

Search Committee Training is mandatory for anyone serving on a faculty or exempt staff search committee at UTC, and the training must be repeated after 2 years. This Zoom training provides essential information and resources for search committee members.  It includes an overview of the search process, compliance guidelines, the roles and responsibilities of search…

How to Create a Healthy Workplace

“How to Create a Healthy Workplace” empowers employees to take action. This session will share how to focus on the positive while using respectful communication, employing problem-solving skills, valuing differences and having fun. Participants will: • Identify challenging workplace issues • Describe how change impacts all aspects of life • Apply positive communication and conflict…

Paid Parental Leave Informational Session

Eligible UTC faculty and staff are entitled to six weeks (30 days or 240 hours) of paid parental leave within the first twelve months following adoption or childbirth on or after July 1, 2021. This benefit is available to regular, active employees (including 9-month faculty), as defined in HR0105, assigned to work at least 75…