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November 05, 2009

     

Welcome!

We provide FREE personal and professional development opportunities for administrative and professional faculty, classified staff and wage employees.

We focus on “soft skills” which are those things that help each of us reach our own potential as well as work effectively with others.

Specializing in:

  • Communication
  • Customer Service
  • Diversity
  • Leadership
  • Professional Etiquette
  • Team Building



    • Upcoming Sessions

    November
  • Office of Student Activities and Involvement
  • The Planning Database, Copy & Card Services and the Computer Loan Program
  • Campus Risk Management & Safety Update
  • Managing Multiple Priorities
  • Saving for a Rainy Day - Taking Advantage of Savings Opportunities
  • EveryONE Makes a Difference - Creativity and Problem-Solving
  • John Maxwell's The Power of One
  • Professional Book Club - The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People


    • December
  • Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Type Dynamics
  • Office Administration Essentials
  • Life Insurance Overview
  • Grants and JMU Foundation Accounts
  • Journey to Discovery
  • Professional Book Club: Silos, Politics and Turf Wars


    • For more topics search by clicking on one of the following links:

  • Courses by Category
  • Schedule of Classes


    •   Announcements

    Professional Development Resource Collection

     books The Professional Development Resource Collection has books on a variety of topics pertinent to professional and personal development. Check it out!

    Professional Book Club

     Join us once a month for discussion on selected books from various professional development topics. The series is offered "a la carte". Attend all the sessions or only those that most interest you.

    2009 Book Club

    2010 Book Club

    November
    The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
    by Stephen R. Covey

     December
    Silos, Politics and Turf Wars
    by Patrick M. Lencioni

     January 2010
    Hot, Flat and Crowded
    by Thomas L. Friedman



    Where to Find Us

    We are located in the University Services Building across from the Quad on Patterson Street (View map).

    		 


    Mission Statement: The Training and Development Department serves administrative and professional faculty, classified staff and wage employees with performance improvement opportunities that contribute to the achievement of the university's mission.

    Training & Development
    MSC 7009
    Harrisonburg, VA 22807
    Phone: (540) 568-3845
    Fax: (540) 568-1796
    Contact Information