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Learning and Development supports UVic's Vision and Mission by enhancing individual and organizational performance, encouraging leadership at all levels and facilitating a positive and effective workplace.

Our learning and development system supports the development of our agreed upon Core and Leadership Competencies.

PROFESSIONAL & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Our UVic Staff Development programs are designed to provide all staff with the opportunity to refine their knowledge, skills and abilities as they relate to UVic Core Competencies, and professional roles.

New Employee Orientation

Effective Workplace Relations Certificate (EWR)

 

As an employee it can sometimes be a challenge to balance the need to be effective and efficient in your job duties while maintaining effective workplace relations.  This program is designed to provide you with the core competencies you need to work effectively with others thus ensuring excellence in your workplace performance and at the same time developing your career potential.

Who can participate:  This learning is appropriate for all staff at all levels. Courses in this Program may be taken individually or as part of the certificate program. For a full description of the program click HERE pdf.

Click here for an Application Form pdf

 

Program Outline:

Each section is designed to enhance and support subsequent sections with the intention to build on the participant's learning experience. All sections must be completed to receive the certificate however; the order in which courses are taken is dependent upon the individual and or the course availability.

 

Leading: Building Personal and Leadership Clarity (To develop the leader in you)

Courses Specific to Effective Worplace Relations (EWR)

Respectful Workplace

Effective Relationships

Workload Management

Creativity and Change

Customer Service

EWR ELECTIVES (must take 14 hours in electives)

Creativity & Change

Workload Management

Personal Leadership & Clarity

Effective Relationships

 

Administrative Certificate Program & Self Learning Guides

Career Development Program

Work-Life and Wellness

All Staff "Connecting U" Conference

UVic Mentoring Program

SUPERVISION, MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP

These programs are designed to provide those currently in management and leadership roles the opportunity to refine their knowledge, skills and abilities as they relate to the UVic Core Competencies and Core Leadership. Essential supervisory training is also available for those who are new to or aspiring to supervisory roles.

Manager Tool Kit

The purpose of the manager tool kit is to clarify the process of managing staff at UVic.

Manager Forum

Manager "How To" Series

Download the Manager's "How to" Series Outline (Word Document).

Stepping Up to Supervision (SU2S)

Some of us aspire to be supervisors and some of us come by the supervisory role by accident.  The Stepping up to Supervisor program has been designed to give new or aspiring supervisors with some first steps. 

This program is designed to provide you with key skills you need to for successful supervision.

Who can participate:  This learning is appropriate for staff  who are new to or aspiring to a supervisory role. For a full description of the program click HERE pdf.

Click here for an Application Form pdf

 

Program Outline:

Each section is designed to enhance and support subsequent sections with the intention to build on the participant's learning experience. All sections must be completed to receive the certificate however; the order in which courses are taken is dependent upon the individual and or the course availability.

 

Leading: Building Personal and Leadership Clarity (To develop the leader in you):

ALL Courses from Effective Worplace Relations (EWR)

Courses Specific to Stepping Up to Supervision (SU2S)

SUPERVISING SKILLS

Roles & Responsibilities:

  • Orientation to Supervision at UVic

Managing Performance of Others:

Workload Management:

  • Facilitating Meetings (self study workbook)

Maximizing Your Supervisory Potential:

SU2S ELECTIVES (must take 14 hours in electives)

Creativity & Change:

Workload Management:

Personal Leadership & Clarity:

Effective Relationships:

 

Supervising for Success (S4S)

As a supervisor it can be a daunting task to juggle the demands from staff with operational requirements. You can feel caught in the middle.  This program is designed to provide you with the skills you need to successfully supervise and lead your team by providing you with tools that can make your job easier, help your team succeed and achieve optimal results.

Who can participate:  This learning is appropriate for those currently in CUPE supervisory roles. For a full description of the program click HERE pdf.

Click here for an Application Form pdf

Program Outline:

Each section is designed to enhance and support subsequent sections with the intention to build on the participant's learning experience. All sections must be completed to receive the certificate however; the order in which courses are taken is dependent upon the individual and or the course availability.

Leading: Building Personal and Leadership Clarity

Recommended Courses from Effective Workplace Relations (EWR) - co/pre requisite

Courses from Stepping up to Supervision (SU2S) - co/pre requisite that are specific to Supervising For Success (S4S)

SUPERVISING & MANAGING - CRITICAL SKILLS

Leadership and Respectful Workplace:

Effective Relationships:

Coaching for Performance:

Enhancing Team Productivity:

Workload Management:

Creativity and Change:

Customer Service:

  • Under Development

S4S ELECTIVES (must take 14 hours in electives)

Workload Management:

Personal Leadership & Clarity:

Effective Relationships:

 

Managing for Results (M4R)

As a manager and leader it can sometimes be overwhelming to juggle the demands from staff with the operational requirements and organization needs.  You can feel caught in the middle.  This program is designed to provide you with the skills you need to lead and manage for individual and organizational results by providing you with tools that can make your job easier and help your team succeed.


Who can participate:  This learning is appropriate for those currently in management or leadership roles (ME, PEA supervisors, Librarian Managers, Chairs and Deans). For a full description of the program click HERE pdf.

Click here for an Application Form pdf

 

Program Outline:

Each section is designed to enhance and support subsequent sections with the intention to build on the participant's learning experience. All sections must be completed to receive the certificate however; the order in which courses are taken is dependent upon the individual and or the course availability.

Leading: Building Personal and Leadership Clarity:

Recommended Courses from Effective Workplace Relations (EWR) - co/pre requisite:

SUPERVISING & MANAGING - CRITICAL SKILLS

Leadership and Respectful Workplace:

Effective Relationships:

Coaching for Performance:

Enhancing Team Productivity:

Workload Management:

Creativity and Change:

Customer Service:

  • Leading customer focused services and programs (new)

Courses Specific to Managing for Results (M4R)

Management Effectiveness:

Managing Performance of Others:

M4R ELECTIVES (must take 14 hours in electives)

Workload Management:

Managing Performance of Others:

Personal Leadership & Clarity:

Effective Relationships:

 

Leading for Engagement (L4E)

This certificate program is currently under development.

Areas of learning will include:

Tier 1 - Leading: Building Personal and Leadership Clarity

Tier 2 - Leading: Others

  • Communication
  • Coaching

Tier 3 - Leading: Strategy & Culture (2012 Pilot)

  • Currently under development

 

EXTERNAL PROGRAMS

Centre for Higher Education Research and Development (CHERD)

Leadership Victoria

The University of Victoria sponsors 2 participants in Leadership Victoria every year.

Minerva Foundation

The University of Victoria supports the work of the Minerva Foundation - Leadership Program for Women.

   
 
 
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