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Professional Development

Upcoming Events

GPSPD Lunch and Learn

Whether you are a graduate or professional student for the first time or returning after several years of being out of school, it can be intimidating to plan...

9/28 5pm
Virtual Event
VolsAbroad: Back on Rocky Top

Welcome back to Rocky Top! The Programs Abroad Office is inviting you to a come-and-go event for returned students and their friends on Friday, September 29...

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How can you begin to create a workplace that believes in each person's inherent self-worth?Now that you've explored honoring dignity, what next? How can you...

10/4 2pm
Virtual Event
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Discover the art and science of delegation with this leadership development program. Gain the skills and insights needed to delegate effectively, foster...

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Discover the art and science of delegation with this leadership development program. Gain the skills and insights needed to delegate effectively, foster...

Study Abroad 101 Information Session

Study Abroad 101 Information Sessions are for all Vols interested in studying abroad - whether you've selected a program or are just thinking about going...

Introduction to EndNote 21

EndNote 21 is free to UT students, faculty and staff. This zoom class introduces basic features of the citation manaement software EndNote 21 with the option...

10/4 3:30pm
Virtual Event
Building Partnerships in Knoxville and Our Surrounding Region

This session will discuss elements of mutually beneficial partnerships, social capital, and highlight several of UT’s strategic partners. Examples of current...

10/6 10am
Virtual Event
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The Commission for Women is hosting a panel discussion for graduate students on the topic of academic motherhood. The event is in Henson Hall 220 on October...

Brown Bag: Building Student Engagement with Ask Class

In this session, we will walk through strategies and technologies for enhancing learner engagement in the on-campus and online classroom, including...

10/6 12pm
Virtual Event
Getting Unstuck: Intro to Ombuds' Services

What IS an ombuds and how can they help me "get unstuck" with challenges and conflicts I face at UT? The Office of Ombuds Services helps to empower graduate...

10/12 9am
Virtual Event
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The UT Ombuds office is celebrating the 6th annual International Ombuds Day event with an all-day slate of virtual learning opportunities. Join us to ...

10/12 9am
Virtual Event
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Ever wonder how the campus finances its operations? Where is the money spent or how are resources generated? Newsflash: It is more than just football! In the...

10/12 10am
Virtual Event
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In this interactive session, you will learn about UT Ombuds work during 2022-23 (FY23) via findings from their FY23 annual report. We will present the ombuds...

10/12 10:30am
Virtual Event
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Struggling with how to effectively assert your needs, opinions, and boundaries?Worried you'll sound rude? Or maybe not be firm or clear enough?Don’t know how...

10/12 12:30pm
Virtual Event
Cultivating wellbeing

This session will introduce skills and practices students can use to foster well-being during their graduate programs and additionally in these turbulent...

10/12 5pm
Virtual Event
Explore options to get globally engaged and go abroad at the VolsAbroad Fair on Monday, October 16 from 12-3pm in the Student Union, Room 272

The VolsAbroad Fair is Programs Abroad’s biggest event of the year! The fair will be held on Monday, October 16 from 12-3pm in the Student Union Ballroom...

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In today's fast-paced workplace, merging relationships and persuasion goes a long way. Influence has become an essential tool in bringing change and helping...

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An overview of the Employee Assistance Program.

10/17 12pm
Virtual Event
Improving Your Canvas Course Navigation for Learner Satisfaction | Online Learning Community of Practice Series

Course navigation is a critical component of online learner satisfaction and success. Students can become disengaged, confused, or frustrated when they find...

10/17 12pm
Virtual Event
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Participants will learn the importance of setting up and maintaining a budget. Information about establishing credit and the value of maintaining a good...

10/18 12pm
Virtual Event
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Has your team taken the CliftonStrengths assessment and you find yourself wanting to utilize the results in your office more effectively? This is your...

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STRIDE (Strategies and Tactics for Recruiting to Improve Diversity and Excellence) for Staff is a program designed to prepare UT staff to serve on a search...

10/19 9am
Virtual Event
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This workshop introduces participants to inclusive search processes. It is very interactive and provides opportunities to apply the content that is...

10/19 9am
Virtual Event
Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Workshop

This Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Workshop will give an overview of RCR topics, such as research conflicts of interest, authorship practices,...