What is Focus and Learn Friday?
Focus and Learn Friday is your opportunity to be intentional about your growth, well-being, and capacity.
Held the 3rd Friday of every month, this flexible day should allow you to plan anywhere from an hour to all day to focus on your development.
Professional Development
Mental Health
Campus Efficiencies
Examples
Professional Development
Team Training
- QPR
- Mental Health Ally
- Industry Best Practice Webinar
- Franklin Covey
Pluralsight
- 7,000 + Courses
- Build training channel
- Specific Skill Set
NEOED
- 400+ Trainings
- Softskill Training
- Leadership, Empathy, etc.
Staff Association Training
Self Directed
- Blinkist
- Linkedin Learning
- Books
- Webinars
- Connect with Colleques
Mental Health
Human Performance Center
- Team Workout
- Classes
- Individual Workout
Staff Association
- Wellness Initiatives- Step Challenge, Group Classes, etc.
- Service Projects
Human Resources Programs
- Blomquist Hale (Videos and Workshops)
- NEOED
Supervisor Supported
- Walking Discussion on Support
- Make a plan
- Calm App
Campus Effeciencies
Organization
- Organize Individual Office and Office Space
- Organize Emails
- Evaluate Calendar
Current Projects
- Take Stock
- Evaluate Next Steps
- Discuss which ones to drop
- Make a timeline
Research Industry Trends
- New Practices
- Conferences
- Webinars
- New Initiatives
Dates
2024
September 20
October 18
November 15
December 20
2025
January 17
February 21
March 21
April 18
May 16
Professional Development Calendar
Oct 21, 2022 Transform Your Career
All Faculty, staff and students have full, unlimited access to Pluralsight. SET 201
Nov 18, 2022 Employee Morale
Zion Room
Jan 20, 2023 Leadership
Zion Room
Feb 17, 2023 Diversity Training
Zion Room
Apr 21, 2023 Data Security, Phishing and Documentation
Zion Room