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Opportunities for Engagement + Professional Development

Below you'll find upcoming opportunities for engagement and professional development.

As a reminder from our January newsletter, this week is the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration of Human Rights Week. Some events have been postponed due to the weather, so you will find the most up-to-date events on the Celebration of Human Rights Week website. All events are free and open to the public.

Please connect with your supervisor or the event host if you have questions.

If you have opportunities to share, please submit them to kristan-hellige@uiowa.edu.

1stGen@Iowa Mentor Network

1stGen@Iowa Mentor Network is now accepting new faculty and staff mentors. You can join this exciting, campus-wide network of support for first-generation students!

Though this mentor network is not structured for formal programming, it is focused on first-gen undergraduate, graduate, and professional students who want to connect with UI faculty and staff who can help them on their college journey and serve in an informal mentoring capacity.

This mentoring and advocacy opportunity does not assign mentors to mentees. Instead, the 1stGen@Iowa Mentor Network serves as a way to connect first-gen students who have questions with faculty and staff who have answers. While not all mentors will be contacted by a student, mentors may receive periodic communications from the 1stGen@Iowa Mentor Network office that will provide you with important information and announcements. 

Mentors who wish to join for the spring 2024 must do so by Wednesday, Jan. 31.
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Microsoft Teams - An Introduction

Multiple dates and times available:
Thursday, Jan. 18 at 9 a.m. via Zoom
Tuesday, Feb. 6 at 10 a.m. via Zoom
Tuesday, Feb. 27 at 1:30 p.m. via Zoom

This introductory course will give you a high-level overview of how to utilize Microsoft Teams and the tools within to collaborate and communicate with a workgroup, a project team, or any assortment of people. Topics covered include creating a team, chat, audio/video calls, meetings, and more. This course is designed for first-time users of Teams and those who would like to ensure they are getting the most out of this organizational tool.  
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Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR)

Multiple dates available beginning Jan. 23 at 11 a.m. via Zoom

Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) is a program designed to educate people from all walks of life on how to recognize the warning signs of suicide. QPR helps people get comfortable asking the question, "Are you thinking about suicide?" and then helping people get appropriate help. QPR is designed for all 'gatekeepers'. A gatekeeper, according to the Surgeon General's National Strategy for Suicide Prevention (2001), is anyone who is able to recognize when someone is in a crisis and may be contemplating suicide. QPR does not require participants to become crisis counselors but will increase their understanding of resources. 
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Fireside Chat: HR by Tracey

Thursday, January 25 at 10 a.m. via Zoom

Please join us as Tracey Pritchard, our new Provost HR rep, demystifies and promotes resources available to YOU. Topics might include:

*Time off
*Conflict management
*Performance reviews
*Recruitment and retention
*Professional development
*Exploring your fit
*Wellness
*Benefits

Please bring any questions or topics you are interested in learning more about!
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Introduction to Campus Data Workshop

Thursday, Jan. 25 at 2 p.m. via Zoom

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the volume of data at our university? Wish you could find the insights you need faster and easier? Join the virtual January workshop to learn how Campus Data can be your one-stop shop for university data. 

Whether you're just starting with data or you're already using Campus Data, this workshop has something for you. In the January workshop, you will learn how to:

*Quickly find the reports you need quickly and easily.
*How to save the reports that are essential to your work.
*Get the most out of the new Campus Data features.
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Join the Student Success Team

As the university continues to enhance the student experience, they are inviting individuals to join the Student Success Team (SST).

The SST is a collaborative effort that brings together students, faculty, and staff with a shared purpose: fostering student success. By joining the SST, you will have the opportunity to contribute your expertise, collaborate with colleagues, and make a lasting impact on student success. Whether you are quite seasoned or relatively new in your work, your insights and commitment are invaluable.

You choose your level of involvement in SST. You can:

*Join the SST listserv to stay informed by receiving the SST newsletter and other updates from around campus.
*Learn about student success initiatives by attending an SST meeting.
*Contribute to ongoing and new student success initiatives by joining an SST committee.
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Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact the sponsoring department in advance.