Our Mission and Upcoming Courses

Human Resource Development (HRD) wants our Auburn employees to be INVOLVED in their career progression, LEARN from and with peers, and GROW personally and professionally. This mission brings all of us into direct alignment with Auburn’s Strategic Plan:

  • To have an elevated Auburn experience (AU Strategic Plan Goal #1)

  • To have an exceptional and engaged faculty and staff (AU Strategic Plan Goal #4)

  • To achieve operational excellence (AU Strategic Plan Goal #6)

Be INVOLVED in your career progression

We want each employee to have the ability to perform the tasks required to do the job and have the right skill-set to be successful in that job. Skills include University Systems, Info Tech, Compliance Regulations, Campus Administration, Human Resources, and University Research.

LEARN from and with peers

We want each employee to build and maintain collaborative relationships to work effectively toward common goals, while strengthening the skills required to appreciate diverse viewpoints and shared responsibilities. Skills include Teamwork, Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity.

GROW personally and professionally

We want each employee to develop themselves and their career through continual personal and professional learning, awareness of one’s strengths and weaknesses, navigating career opportunities and networking to build relationships. Skills include Leadership Development, Supervision and Management Development, Communication, Risk Management, Health & Wellness, Safety & Security, and Financial Awareness.

WELCOME TO ELEVATED, AUBURN’S EMPLOYEE EDUCATION CENTER

  • Easily enroll in and track training (classroom, virtual and self-paced).

  • Receive course recommendations that will help you gain skills and grow professionally.

  • Access your learning transcript for previously completed courses.

  • Utilize a learning platform that features more accessible content and request learning accommodations as needed

  • If you are a supervisor: Enroll your employees in training opportunities with the new manager dashboard. 

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Using the System

We invite you to check out these Quick Tip guides:

Elevated Course Schedule

PLEASE NOTE:

  • All Campus Safety and Security classes will be held in the Campus Safety and Security Building, 543 W. Magnolia Ave.

  • The course schedule is subject to change without notice. Please check ElevatED for the latest course information.  

Your Journey to Health & Wellbeing

University Human Resources is please to be a cosponsor of the 2023 Sustainability Speaker Series: "Your Journey to Health and Wellbeing." The schedule is listed below, and the event website is aub.ie/sssmindfulness. Please refer to the website for additional information.   

Be INVOLVED in Your Career Progression

Course Code

Course Title

Facilitator

Date

Time

VIA

US106C

eTravel Vouchers

Ginny Yarbrough

Tuesday, Feb. 21

3-4:30 p.m.

1206

HR103C

Human Resources-Payroll Processes and Leave Administration

Jeff Urstadt

Tuesday, March 7

2:30-4:30 p.m.

1204A/B

HR102C

Human Resources - Campus Relations

Sonya Dixon

Thursday, March 9

9:30-11:30 a.m.

1204A/B

HR101C

Human Resources - Compensation

Shelly Murray

Wednesday, March 15

3-4:30 p.m.

1204A/B

CA100C

General Fund Management

Bryan Elmore

Amy Douglas

Tuesday, March 21

2-4:30 p.m.

1204A/B

CA105V

Student Affairs Programs

Lady Cox

Tuesday, March 28

9:30-11:30 a.m.

Zoom

CA101C

Payroll and Employee Benefits

Gary Gray

Jeff Urstadt

Tuesday, April 4

9:30-11:30 a.m.

1204 A/B

CA103C

Procurement and Payment Services

Missty Kennedy

Tuesday, April 11

1:30-4:30 p.m.

1204A/B

US107C

Kronos Timekeeping

Jeff Urstadt

Wednesday, April 12

10-11:30 a.m.

1204A/B

UR100C

Introduction to Sponsored Projects Administration

Tony Ventimiglia

Gina Bailey

Monday, April 17

1:30-4:30 p.m.

1204A/B

HR104C

Onboarding: Making Connections and Bridging the Gaps (NEW!)

Kristine Ball

Wednesday, April 19

1-3 p.m.

1204A/B

CA106C

Facilities Management

Scott Fuller

Thursday, April 27

3-4:30 p.m.

1204A/B

LEARN From and With Peers

Course Code

Course Title

Facilitator

Date

Time

VIA

DI100C

Contemporary Issues in Workplace Diversity and Inclusion

Rochelle Johnson

Tuesday, Jan. 24

2:30-4 p.m.

1204B

TW104V

Emotional Intelligence

Moriah Kent

Friday, Feb. 3

9-11 a.m.

Zoom

DI101C

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Search Education

Rochelle Johnson

Tuesday, March 21

2:30-4:30 p.m.

1204A/B

TW100V

Group Dynamics in the Workplace

Joleen Cooper-Bhatia

Sarah Schwartz

Wednesday, March 22

1-3 p.m.

Zoom

TW102C

Working with High Conflict People

Kevin Coonrod

Thursday, March 23

8:30-11:30 a.m.

1204A/B

DI105V

Safe Zone: LGBTQ+ Ally Training

Melissa Sawyer

Thursday, March 23

12:45-4:45 p.m.

Zoom

TW105C

Building and Sustaining a Winning Team (NEW!)

Chris Richie

Thursday, April 13

2-3:30 p.m.

1204A/B

DI104C

Informing an Everyday Diversity and Inclusion Mindset

Rochelle Johnson

Tuesday, April 25

2:30-4 p.m.

1204A/B

GROW Personally and Professionally

Course Code

Course Title

Facilitator

Date

Time

VIA

CM100V

Writing Effective Emails

Layli Miron

Monday, Jan. 9

1-3 p.m.

Zoom

PP102C

Bullying in the Workplace

Kevin Coonrod

Tuesday, Jan. 17

8:30-11:30 a.m.

1204B

RM100V

Conflicts of Interest

Kristin Roberts

Milly Tye

Wednesday, Jan. 18

10-11:30 a.m.

Zoom

PP105V

How Auburn University's Retirement Plans Work 

Lee Busby

Thursday, Jan. 19

2-3 p.m.

Zoom

CM108C

Interpersonal Communications

Jimmy Lawrence

Wednesday, Jan. 25

2:30-4:30 p.m.

1204A/B

CM105C

Productive Dialogue

Chris Richie

Thursday, Jan. 26

2-4 p.m.

1204B

SM104C

Succession Planning

Jimmy Lawrence

Wednesday, Feb. 1

9:30-11:30 a.m.

1204A/B

RM103V

Conflicts of Interest in Research Activities

Kristin Roberts

Milly Tye

Wednesday, Feb. 1

10-11:30 a.m.

Zoom

PP106V

Retirement Planning for Tier II Employees 

Lee Busby

Thursday, Feb. 2

11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Zoom

CM101C

Emails for Challenging Scenarios

Layli Miron

Thursday, Feb. 2

2:30-4:30 p.m.

1206

FA100C

Every Dollar Has a Name

Traci Kelley

Tuesday, Feb. 7

3-4:30 p.m.

1204A/B

SM105C

Employee Motivation

Jimmy Lawrence

Thursday, Feb. 16

9:30-11:30 a.m.

1204B

PP104V

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Lee Busby

Thursday, Feb. 16

2-3 p.m.

Zoom

CM106C

Active Listening

Kevin Coonrod

Tuesday, Feb. 21

8-9:30 a.m.

1204B

CM107C

Active Listening Techniques: Underlying Interests

Kevin Coonrod

Tuesday, Feb. 21

9:45-11:45 a.m.

1204B

RM102C

Managing Conflicts of Interest

Kristin Roberts

Milly Tye

Tuesday, Feb. 21

3-4:30 p.m.

1204B

LD101C

Professional Ethics

Chris Richie

Thursday, Feb. 23

2-4 p.m.

1204A/B

SS107C

Campus Safety Authorities Training 

Mike Adams

Wednesday, March 1

9-10 a.m.

Campus Safety and Security

CM103V

Effective Telephone Communication Skills

Moriah Kent

Friday, March 3

9-10:30 a.m.

Zoom

CM104V

Working Among Multiple Generations

Moriah Kent

Monday, March 6

9:30-11:30 a.m.

Zoom

CM102V

Designing Accessible Documents

Layli Miron

Wednesday, March 8

10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Zoom

SS105C

CPR/First Aid

Lyn Littleton

Tuesday, March 14

8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Campus Safety and Security Building

SM100V

Management Fundamentals

Kimberly Graham

Tuesday, March 14

2-4:30 p.m.

Zoom

SS100C

Employee Emergency Preparedness

Lyn Littleton

Thursday, March 16

8:30-9:30 a.m.

Campus Safety and Security Building

SS101C

Active Shooter Response

Lyn Littleton

Floyd Johnson

Keith Walton

Thursday, March 16

9:45-11:45 a.m.

Campus Safety and Security Building

SM106C

Meeting Skills

Jimmy Lawrence

Thursday, March 16

9:30-11:30 a.m.

1204A/B

SM101V

Supervisor Basics

Kimberly Graham

Thursday, March 16

2-4:30 p.m.

Zoom

SM103C

D3-Decision Making and Delegation

Chris Richie

Friday, March 24

2-4:30 p.m.

1204A/B

FA101C

Financial Success Tools I Didn’t Learn in School (NEW!)

Traci Kelley

Tuesday, April 4

3-4:30 p.m.

1204A/B

SS107C

Campus Safety Authorities Training 

Mike Adams

Thursday, April 6

9-10 a.m.

Campus Safety and Security

PP103C

Sustainability: Optimizing Your Workplace

Amy Strickland

Jen Morse

Thursday, April 6

8:30-11:30 a.m.

1204A/B

SM100V

Management Fundamentals

Kimberly Graham

Tuesday, April 18

9-11:30 a.m.

Zoom

RM101V

Social Media Safety and Security

Kevin Ives

Tuesday, April 18

2-4 p.m.

Zoom

SM101V

Supervisor Basics

Kimberly Graham

Thursday, April 20

9-11:30 a.m.

Zoom

Your Journey to Health & Wellbeing

Course Title

Facilitator

Date

Time

VIA

Kickoff Presentation

Ford Dyke, PhD and Reita Clanton, OLY

Monday, Jan. 9

3:30-4:30 p.m.

Brown-Kopel Student Achievement Center, Grand Hall

Respiration In-Person Seminar

Ford Dyke, PhD and Reita Clanton, OLY

Tuesday, Jan. 17

3:30-4:30 p.m.

Campus Rec and Wellness Center,
Admin Training Room A&B

Respiration Virtual Check-in

Ford Dyke, PhD and Reita Clanton, OLY

Tuesday, Jan. 31 

12-12:30 p.m.

Zoom

Hydration In-Person Seminar

Ford Dyke, PhD and Reita Clanton, OLY

Tuesday, Feb. 7

3:30-4:30 p.m.

Campus Rec and Wellness Center,
Admin Training Room A&B

Hydration Virtual Check-in

Ford Dyke, PhD and Reita Clanton, OLY

Tuesday, Feb. 28

12-12:30 p.m.

Zoom 

Nutrition In-Person Seminar

Ford Dyke, PhD and Reita Clanton, OLY

Tuesday, March 14

3:30-4:30 p.m.

Campus Rec and Wellness Center,
Administration Meeting Room A&B

Nutrition Virtual Check-in

Ford Dyke, PhD and Reita Clanton, OLY

Tuesday, March 28

12-12:30 p.m. 

Zoom 

Movement In-Person Seminar

Ford Dyke, PhD and Reita Clanton, OLY

Tuesday, April 4

3:30-4:30 p.m. 

Campus Rec and Wellness Center,
Administration Meeting Room A&B 

Movement Virtual Check-in

Ford Dyke, PhD and Reita Clanton, OLY

Tuesday, April 18 

12-12:30 p.m.  

Zoom 

Recovery In-Person Seminar

Ford Dyke, PhD and Reita Clanton, OLY

Tuesday, May 2 

3:30-4:30 p.m.  

Campus Rec and Wellness Center,
Administration Meeting Room A&B  

Recovery Virtual Check-in

Ford Dyke, PhD and Reita Clanton, OLY

Tuesday, May 9 

12-12:30 p.m.  

Zoom 

Additional Learning Opportunities

By request, one-on-one or small group training is offered by April McFarlin, Supervisor, Employee Records and Retention, for US104C Electronic Personnel Action Forms (EPAFs) and Human Resources Banner Admin. Submit your request to humnres@auburn.edu.

Looking Ahead

In 2023 and beyond, we will continue to enhance the ElevatED learning experience for our employee learners.

If you have questions, please email hrddept@auburn.edu.

HR Development is committed to making our learning materials and classes accessible to all employees. Email us at hrddept@auburn.edu if you have questions, accommodation requests or accessibility needs.

Last updated: 03/08/2023