{"id":2871,"date":"2022-12-08T15:53:35","date_gmt":"2022-12-08T20:53:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/hr\/?page_id=2871"},"modified":"2025-09-26T13:22:17","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T17:22:17","slug":"continued-learning","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/hr\/continued-learning\/","title":{"rendered":"Continued Learning"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Discover, Engage, Grow<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In support of our vision, and each employee\u2019s pursuit of excellence, continuous improvement, and professional growth, the College of Wooster has developed a framework for professional development. Enhance your skills in your current role and further foster your career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We offer in-person and e-learning courses through the categories below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Professional Development Technology Resources<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The College of Wooster Technology Department has put together a comprehensive list of training options for staff and faculty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/technology\/maintaining-and-editing-a-wordpress-site\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Maintain and edit WordPress<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/technology\/microsoft-teams\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microsoft Teams<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/technology\/category\/professional-development\/\">Upcoming Technology Workshops<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/technology\/knowledge-base\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IT resources for employees \u2013 Knowledge Based<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/technology\/use-video-in-my-teaching\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Use Video in Your Teaching<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/technology\/use-bookings-to-schedule-meetings-with-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Use Bookings to Schedule Meetings with Students<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"section-g-qsaheww\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e6 section-g-qsaheww gutentor-element gutentor-element-image\"><div class=\"gutentor-element-image-box\"><div class=\"gutentor-image-thumb\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"normal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/09\/Copy-of-Fall-2025-Professional-Development-Opportunities.png\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"section-g-2z13m5i\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e6 section-g-2z13m5i gutentor-element gutentor-element-image\"><div class=\"gutentor-element-image-box\"><div class=\"gutentor-image-thumb\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"normal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/09\/Copy-of-Fall-2025-Professional-Development-Opportunities-1.png\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"section-g-832t52t\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e6 section-g-832t52t gutentor-element gutentor-element-image\"><div class=\"gutentor-element-image-box\"><div class=\"gutentor-image-thumb\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"normal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/09\/Copy-of-Fall-2025-Professional-Development-Opportunities-2.png\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Managing Matters (Closed) <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Managers in higher education face a wide array of leadership and managerial challenges \u2014 from planning and implementing strategic action to allocating financial resources and enacting the vision of senior leadership. To succeed, administrators need skills that enable them to work throughout the institutional hierarchy while staying true to their own personal and professional identities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Managing Matters will<\/em> help participants acquire the knowledge and insight needed to think more strategically, balance competing demands, build a strong team, and engage in more forward-thinking leadership. This program is designed to help participants with the critical skills and mindsets needed to navigate complex institutional environments. Topics will include leadership effectiveness, negotiation tactics, fiscal decision-making, equity and inclusivity, ethics, and strategic planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Email <a href=\"mailto:humanresources@wooster.edu\">humanresources@wooster.edu<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/learning-login\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn Learning<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As an employee of The College of Wooster, you can gain access to the online learning platform that provides access to thousands of tutorials conducted by experts in the field to help grow your professional knowledge. We encourage you to explore the various courses, pathways and resources offered while working with your supervisor to identify those that can expand your professional development and help you reach your goals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"f7ea27\" class=\"section-f7ea27 gutentor-module gutentor-module-accordion\"><div class=\"grid-container\">\n<div id=\"23861f\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m6-item section-23861f gutentor-module gutentor-module-accordion-item\"><div class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-panel g-a-panel-f7ea27\"><div class=\"gm-ah-f7ea27 gutentor-module-accordion-item-heading gutentor-module-icon-position-right\"><span class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-panel-handler\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-panel-handler-label\">Where to Begin<\/span><span class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-icon\"><i class=\"gm-aio-f7ea27 gutentor-module-accordion-icon-open fas fa-caret-down\"><\/i><i class=\"gm-aic-f7ea27 gutentor-module-accordion-icon-close fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"gm-ab-f7ea27 gutentor-module-accordion-body\">\n<div id=\"section-g18d845\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e0 section-g18d845 gutentor-element gutentor-element-advanced-text\"><div class=\"gutentor-text-wrap\"><p class=\"gutentor-text\">Your HR Team has combed through the extensive library of over 20,000 on-demand courses to curate a list we think will help you begin to reach your professional development goals<strong>.<\/strong><br><br><strong>Learn how to <u>Coach <\/u>your team<\/strong><br><em>Search:<\/em> Coaching Skills for Leaders and Managers<br><br><strong>Learn about the importance of <u>Emotional Intelligence<\/u> at work<\/strong><br><em>Search:<\/em> Learn Emotional Intelligence, The Key Determiner of Success<br><br><strong>Learn about <u>The Importance of Feedback<\/u><\/strong><br><em>Search:<\/em> Giving and Receiving Feedback<br><br><strong>Learn about <u>Building Trust<\/u> in your department<\/strong><br><em>Search:<\/em> Developing Credibility as a Leader<br><br><strong>Why it\u2019s important to have <u>Effective Communication Skills<\/u><\/strong><br><em>Search: <\/em>Having Difficult Conversations<br><em>Search:<\/em> Speaking Confidently and Effectively<br><br><strong><u>Team Building<\/u> content<\/strong><br><em>Search:<\/em> Building Connection and Engagement in Virtual Teams<br><em>Search:<\/em> Being an Effective Team Member<br><em>Search:<\/em> Staying Positive in the Face of Negativity<br><br><strong>Learn how to set <u>Goals<\/u> for yourself<\/strong><br><em>Search:<\/em> Goal Setting: Objectives and Key Results<br><br><strong>Microsoft Applications<\/strong><br><em>Search:<\/em> Excel PivotTable Quick Tips<br><em>Search:<\/em> Excel Essential Training<br>S<em>earch:<\/em> Excel: Advanced Formatting<br><em>Search: <\/em>Word Essential Training<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"48a6cf\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m6-item section-48a6cf gutentor-module gutentor-module-accordion-item\"><div class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-panel g-a-panel-f7ea27\"><div class=\"gm-ah-f7ea27 gutentor-module-accordion-item-heading gutentor-module-icon-position-right\"><span class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-panel-handler\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-panel-handler-label\">Steps for Gaining Access<\/span><span class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-icon\"><i class=\"gm-aio-f7ea27 gutentor-module-accordion-icon-open fas fa-caret-down\"><\/i><i class=\"gm-aic-f7ea27 gutentor-module-accordion-icon-close fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"gm-ab-f7ea27 gutentor-module-accordion-body\">\n<div id=\"section-g1fc87a\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e0 section-g1fc87a gutentor-element gutentor-element-advanced-text\"><div class=\"gutentor-text-wrap\"><p class=\"gutentor-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/learning-login\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Link to Sign<\/a> In and use your College of Wooster Login credentials<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"988906\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m6-item section-988906 gutentor-module gutentor-module-accordion-item\"><div class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-panel g-a-panel-f7ea27\"><div class=\"gm-ah-f7ea27 gutentor-module-accordion-item-heading gutentor-module-icon-position-right\"><span class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-panel-handler\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-panel-handler-label\">LinkedIn Learning FAQ<\/span><span class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-icon\"><i class=\"gm-aio-f7ea27 gutentor-module-accordion-icon-open fas fa-caret-down\"><\/i><i class=\"gm-aic-f7ea27 gutentor-module-accordion-icon-close fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"gm-ab-f7ea27 gutentor-module-accordion-body\">\n<div id=\"section-ge5b144\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e0 section-ge5b144 gutentor-element gutentor-element-advanced-text\"><div class=\"gutentor-text-wrap\"><p class=\"gutentor-text\"><strong>Q:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>How do I use LinkedIn Learning?<\/strong><br><strong>A<\/strong>: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; We would suggest going through the quick course \u201cHow to use LinkedIn Learning\u201d, so you can more easily navigate and take advantage of the resource.<br><br><strong>Q:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>Am I required to have a LinkedIn profile to access LinkedIn Learning?<\/strong><br><strong>A:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; No, you do not need a LinkedIn profile to access LinkedIn Learning. However, it would be a benefit for you to create a profile to connect with others in your field, receive (and give) endorsements for skills and past work, and the certificates for completing. LinkedIn learning courses can be added to your profile. There are tutorials on LinkedIn learning to help you get started.<br><br><strong>Q:<\/strong> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>If I see a course I like, how do I save it to view later?<\/strong><br><strong>A:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; You can save a course or video by clicking on the bookmark icon, then clicking the save icon (looks like a ribbon), which can be found:<br>&#8211; If you move your cursor over any course recommended on your LinkedIn Learning homepage<br>&#8211; To the right of a course title in your LinkedIn Learning search results lists<br>&#8211; At the top of the player window on any course page<br>&#8211; On the table of contents for any course<br><br>There is no limit to the number of courses you can save or complete, so you may want to consider creating collections to help organize your saved courses. You can do this from the course page (see below) or the<br>1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Navigate to the course you would like to save<br>2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Click on More icon (\u2026)<br>3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Click \u2018Add to collection\u2019 and a pop-up window appears<br>4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Click \u2018+ Create collection\u2019 and then enter a title for your collection (i.e. Leadership, Excel)<br>5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Click Create<br><br><strong>Q:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>How do I save a pathway<\/strong><br><strong>A:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;At this time, pathways cannot be saved. However, if you start a pathway, it will show up in your In Progress Courses<br><br><strong>Q:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What are some tips for choosing courses?<\/strong><br><strong>A:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;When you first access your LinkedIn Learning account, you are asked to share some skills that you\u2019re interested in learning about (these can be adjusted later too). Based on your interests, suggestions for courses will be made for you.<br><br>Additionally, we recommend thinking about your job description and goals you and your supervisor set for the year and see if there are any courses that will help you accomplish them. Perhaps you want to improve your presentation skills of learn how to set goals for yourself. There are courses for this and so much more! Consult with your supervisor and coworkers for suggestions and maybe even identify a course you can all go through together.<br><br><br><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;d love to hear from you! Please email <a href=\"mailto:charris@wooster.edu\">charris@wooster.edu<\/a> with a comment, question, suggestion, or content that you would like to present for an upcoming Lunch and Learn.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover, Engage, Grow In support of our vision, and each employee\u2019s pursuit of excellence, continuous improvement, and professional growth, the College of Wooster has developed a framework for professional development. Enhance your skills in your current role and further foster your career. 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