Learning & Development

Classroom Learning - Spring 2013

Our Spring 2013 in-person training schedule is open for registration - space is limited, so sign up today.

All faculty and staff may also take advantage of our online training through Skills @ Columbia.

Navigating Columbia University as a New Manager or Supervisor:
Online Introduction

Working at Columbia University in a management or supervisory role is a rewarding and unique experience. Whether you are promoted or hired into a management or supervisory position, success for you and your team is based on your ability to work in a decentralized, diverse and sometimes complex environment.

To help you better understand the University landscape, we have created a program called Navigating Columbia University as a New Manager/Supervisor.

This program now includes classroom and online training components. The two-day classroom training is designed to help you understand the University structure, resources and gain tools to help you meet the University's high performance standards.

You can register for the Navigating Columbia University as a New Manager/Supervisor classroom session at this link: http://hr.columbia.edu/learn-dev/live#project

Before you attend the classroom training session, we encourage you to watch the 10-minute online introduction module to learn more about the workshop and access a few tools that will help you accelerate your transition immediately. Begin the online introduction module now.

Doing the Right Thing: Online Training Update

CUIT and other IT teams have disabled Java in web browsers for security reasons on many University computers. As a result, our online training programs through Skills @ Columbia, including the Doing the Right Thing training program, will not play as they require Java. Our team is continuing to work on developing a solution in conjunction with our vendor partner and colleagues from CUIT Security.

We realize this interruption in service affects our colleagues who wish to take an online course or who are required to complete the Doing the Right Thing program. As a result, Learning & Development is providing access to Java-enabled computers in Studebaker, 622 West 132^nd Street, Room 160.

CUMC staff members should still be able to complete the course online as usual. If CUMC staff members have any Java-related issues they should contact the CUMC IT Help Desk at 5-HELP (5-4357).

Click here to reserve a date and time in the Computer Lab to complete the Doing the Right Thing Training Course

Classroom Learning – Spring 2013 Spring 2013 courses are available in: Managing Your SELF Managing Your WORK Managing Your TEAM The Spring Calendar offerings are designed to help promote individual development and team productivity. New courses offer tips on partnering with others to make new, insightful and innovative decisions. Be sure to speak with your Manager and Department Finance contact to secure the account and project information needed to process the chargeback in ARC. All classroom courses are offered at the Studebaker building, 622 West 132nd Street; the intercampus shuttle will take you to Studebaker from any CU campus. For more information on the intercampus shuttle schedule, please visit Columbia University Transportation Services. Congratulations to – Jennifer Gallo – the winner of May’s free Learning & Development class, Emotional Intelligence! We look forward to seeing everyone in this month’s L&D Spring Calendar sessions. Please stay tuned this summer for special L&D program offerings!	Online Learning IMPORTANT UPDATE ON JAVA SECURITY ISSUE CUIT and other IT teams have disabled Java in web browsers for security reasons on many University computers. As a result, our online training programs through Skills @ Columbia, including the Doing the Right Thing training program, will not play as they require Java. Our team is continuing to work on developing a solution in conjunction with our vendor partner and colleagues from CUIT Security. We realize this interruption in service affects our colleagues who wish to take an online course or who are required to complete the Doing the Right Thing program. As such, Learning & Development is providing access to Java-enabled computers in Studebaker, 622 West 132^nd Street, Room 160 for Morningside Campus staff members. CUMC staff members should still be able to complete the course online as usual. If CUMC staff members have any Java-related issues they should contact the CUMC IT Help Desk at 5-HELP (5-4357). *Computer Lab Schedule to Take Online Courses, Including Doing the Right Thing* Program**	Leadership Development The HR Learning & Development team is pleased to announce our full Leadership Development Curriculum. These programs have been designed specifically for Columbia University. Many programs have been implemented with great success in various schools and departments, while others are new programs we have added this year.
	Morningside Faculty and Staff Orientation: Welcome Program Orientation is a timely opportunity for all new Faculty and Staff to explore life and resources at Columbia, as well as to learn about the benefits that suit your personal needs. This program is a helpful way to start employment on the right informational track.	Consulting Services Sometimes your school or department’s training needs can only be met through programs that are custom designed for your team. This might be due to a variety of factors — including content requirements, composition of your team members, number of staff, or other reasons. We facilitate the professional development of schools and departments through a variety of services including customized training courses, leadership development programs, business planning, team-building sessions, staff retreats and meeting facilitation. Any member of our team would be pleased to meet with you to discuss the variety of consulting services available to your school or department.
	PAC Training PAC training classes are scheduled and available for registration. For more information on PAC and upcoming training opportunities, please visit the PAC page on the Manager Toolkit.	Testimonials Positive Feedback Last fiscal year we continued to have excellent feedback from our course offerings. Most of our participants said that they strongly expected to use their new skills and knowledge on the job. Here is a sampling of what some of our participants had to say.