Dwayne White, Ph.D., assistant professor in the School of Education, shares how his participation in the national Faculty Success Program paid off with three manuscripts and some crucial time-management tools. Read his top tips, then apply for the 2023 program today.

Employees can learn about compliance with the Americans with Disabilities and Rehabilitation acts, explore best practices for engaging with students with disabilities, and access key resources during a new online training from UAB Disability Support Services.

In recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, UAB Human Resources’ AWARE Disability Management Program is providing opportunities for employees to learn how to recognize and engage with individuals with disabilities at UAB.

“Understanding Your UAB Fiscal Responsibility,” which is focused on the role employees play in managing UAB’s financial resources, will be assigned to certain employees based on job function through the UAB Learning System beginning mid-May.

The Office of Learning and Development is hosting confidential, one-hour Zoom focus groups aimed at improving the onboarding process for future Blazers.

The popular series of lectures and discussions returns Feb. 1 with health behavior expert and professor Robin Lanzi, Ph.D. Learn more about why participants and presenters value the program, which started in response to the pandemic.

Faculty who took part in the 12-week summer course, made possible by UAB’s National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity membership, explain why the program is so successful at boosting productivity and healthy balance.

How can leaders create a workplace where “how things really get done” matches “how things should get done”? Two experts in industrial-organizational psychology — Kecia Thomas, Ph.D., dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, and C. Allen Gorman, Ph.D., chair of the Department of Management, Information Systems and Quantitative Methods — offer five ways to make it happen.

The 90-minute, instructor-led Inclusive Language course is an interactive discussion that provides context on the benefits of inclusive language and the strategic approaches to utilizing it.

Proposing a new program or initiative in your area? Assistant Professor J. Nicholas Dionne-Odom, Ph.D., of the School of Nursing, shares insider advice that can make any piece of writing more compelling.

The Inclusive Language Guide, which is not meant to be exhaustive, provides definitions and examples in seven areas.

A seminar on aging, COVID-19 and financial caregiving made possible by the Regions Institute for Financial Education shared the latest trends and questions for older Americans and their caregivers to ask.

With UAB’s fiscal year approaching the midpoint, now is a great time to review best practices and hear from a panel of employee supervisors about coaching and development planning 9 a.m. April 21.

Career Wise sessions starting April 7 can help clarify professional objectives and identify co-mentoring groups.

Build your brand, influence, resilience and more with new and returning series from Learning and Development, including Coaching Circles and a five-part training for new managers.

Powerful discussions and vulnerability in this pandemic-inspired series keep UAB leaders connected and inspired.

UAB’s flagship training program for high-potential faculty and staff is accepting nominations for its 2021 cohort through the end of November. Three alumni share what mentoring has meant for them.

Tina Simpson, M.D., director of Faculty Development in the Department of Pediatrics, explains the training and other resources available from her office.

UAB’s flagship leadership development program for high-potential faculty and staff is accepting applications for its Class of 2021 through the end of November.

Accommodations requests from employees and students who are hard of hearing or have vision impairments have increased as meetings and classes move online. Follow these tips to improve your video-based meetings and find out how to access services if you need help.

The 2020 Disability Employment Summit – Diversity through Inclusion, sponsored by the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services, includes speakers from Alabama and beyond. Register today.

Hear from three managers who practiced coaching skills with small groups of peers from across campus this spring, then register for your own Circle starting this month.

Advice on mental and emotional well-being from UAB leadership and professional development expert Michael Wiederman, Ph.D.

Four UAB leaders shared how they guided their teams through crisis in a lively seminar.

A four-part diversity education series is being offered during limited business operations through the Campus Learning System; each course will be offered via Zoom throughout April. Registration is required.

A community forum for leaders and insight for managing emotions and relationships are among the offerings in April.

Optimize your remote work by learning how to work effectively, adjust to changes in work environments and stay connected virtually with courses from the online learning platform — free to UAB employees.

Grab your colleagues and wrap your mind around this UAB shared value with philosopher Matt King, Ph.D.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Students and faculty can get advice on professional development and career-planning during Mentoring Week.

What steps do you want to take in your career? New Taking Charge of Your Career sessions can help clarify your professional objectives.

Human Resources enhances the learning experience for campus faculty and staff through an enhanced, user-friendly design. 

The UAB Career Center collaborates with partners to create workshops to help students with resume-building, interviewing skills, social media best practices, handshake techniques and more.