Seminar Archives

Understanding the University's Budget Model

Rachel Boenigk, Senior Manager Budget and Finance; Division of Student Affiars

Throughout higher education, we see a multitude of strategies used for resource management. One such strategy that is applied across universities is the Responsibility Centered Management model (RCM). Universities utilize the RCM to fund and allocate expenses to subdivisions based on their revenue. This presentation will provide a basic explanation of the university’s budget model, compare it to other budget models

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Developing Your Leadership Skills

Chad Olson, Director Office of Student Financial Aid

What’s the difference between a leader and a manager? Which do you strive to be? In this interactive session, participants will discuss the differences between a manager and a leader. After identifying 10 skills of leaders, the participants will assess their own leadership skill set. You’ll also leave with some tips on how to improve your leadership skills.

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ISU P&S Classification and Compensation Structure in Action

Dwaine Heppler, Associate Vice President of UHR Delivery

As a complimentary session to the session on the P&S Classification and Compensation structure, this session will focus on how these structures are used day to day at ISU. Join us to dive into how the classification and compensation structures are used to classify employees and inform pay decisions across the university.

 3580 Memorial Union

Exploring Applications and Ethics of Generative AI in Educational and Professional Settings

Abram Anders, Interim Associate Director of the Student Innovation Center & Associate Professor of English

Generative AI tools like ChatGPT provide intriguing opportunities to enhance learning and productivity. Yet they also raise complex ethical questions. This presentation will explore emerging use cases and issues regarding AI generation technologies.

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ISU P&S Classification and Compensation Structure

Emma Mallarino Houghton, Director of Compensation and Talent Acquisition

This session is intended to be a broad overview of the P&S Classification and Compensation structure used at ISU. The session will cover how the P&S Classification and Compensation structures are organized, managed, and updated. This will include discussion of our classification titles, job levels, and how jobs are organized into the compensation structure. We will also go over our market-based philosophy and how that is used to build our compensation structure.

Resources:

• P&S Classification Structure Resources
• P&S Career Progression Guidelines
• P&S Compentation Structure Resources

Don't Let Surprises Spoil Your Retirement

Barb Wollan, Human Sciences Extension Specialist

Retirement finances involve lots of moving parts, and some unknowns. None-the-less, there are some aspects of retirement finances that should not catch us by surprise. This session will help you be prepared.

This will be recorded for future viewing.

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Beyond the Basics: Intermediate Excel Tips & Tricks

Lucas Oerter, Associate Director Athletic Compliance

Scrolling endlessly to find data? Want a competitive edge? Intermediate Excel knowledge is the step beyond simply inputting data into a spreadsheet. That means knowing how to format properly, use VLookup formulas, and create pivot tables.  Participants will gain knowledge to produce reliable and easily accessible results from your data.

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Connecting to Your Passions and Vision

Kelly Pistilli, Academic Advisor College of Business

What drives you? How do you use your passion in your career? How are your values incorporated into your daily work habits? In this interactive session we will explore hands on activities that allow you to delve into a series of thoughtful questions that can help you to identify your passions, values, and intentions. Attendees will work through exercises, questions, and learn how they could incorporate these tools into their lives, both personally and professionally.

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Question. Persuade. Refer

Barb Wollan, Human Sciences Extension Specialist

Say "Yes" to saving the life of a friend, colleague, sibling, or neighbor. People trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help.

This session will be offered in person AND virtually concurrently.  Each will require a separate registration in Workday (see details in Location column).  Each session is limited to 40 participants each so enrollment is necessary via Workday Learning.  

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(2) Mobile Crisis Response

Constructive Conversations in Difficult Situations

Laura Smythe, University Ombuds

All of us have people with whom we interact and work who just don't make sense to us.  They do something, or they say something, or they don't do something that we wish they would do and we feel frustrated, appalled and/or hurt.  Sometimes, we just need to discuss something that makes us uncomfortable.  In this conversation, we will discuss some approaches to handling these challenging dynamics.

In Person -

Cardinal Room,
Memorial Union

On-Demand Previous Sessions

August is a busy time of month on campus as we welcome a new cohort of Cyclones!  In August we would encourage you to take a break from onboarding new students for yourself and your professional development.

Check our our previously recorded Seminar Series in Workday Learning at your convenience.  You can find step-by-step instructions here for navigating to the Professional & Scientific Council's recordings in Workday. 

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Engaging Youth & Families Living in Poverty in Educational Experiences

Jennie Hargrove, 4-H Positive Youth Development Specialist

Understanding the barriers faced by families along with recognizing some myths about those living in poverty will allow professionals to develop a thoughtful plan for providing inclusive experiences. In this session, participants will learn strategies for educational experiences that are accessible for youth and families regardless of their ability to pay and to create welcoming environments. Resources will be presented to strengthen work in providing welcoming environments for all, regardless of financial resources. Attendees will develop a basic understanding of the intersectionality of poverty with other social, racial, ethnic, environmental, cultural, etc. experiences, and how that can create further challenges of engaging with potential program participants.

Join us virtually on Tuesday, July 11 from 10-11 a.m.

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Magic Customer Service

Jennifer Schroeder, Associate Director Accounts Receivable Office

Living in the Moment

Stephanie Downs, Senior ISU WellBeing Coordinator

Negotiation

Ryan Bhattacharyy, professor of practice in the Department of Management and Entrepreneurship

Streamlyne:  An Introduction to Iowa State’s new Proposal Development and Routing System

Nichole Richter, Steamlyne Project Manager 

Personalize Your Professional Development with LinkedIn and Workday Learning

Steve Couchman, Learning Development: University Human Resources

Getting a Head Start: A step-by-step overview of your retirement plans at ISU.

Bill Thorne, Senior Director at TIAA

Conflict Management with the University Ombuds

Laura Smythe, University Ombuds

Navigating Student Loan Forgiveness for Higher Education Professionals

Isaac Ehlers, Assistant Director, Office ofStudent Financial Success Office

Clare Andresen, Financial Literacy Advisor, Office of Student Financial Success

Effective Professional Reference and Nomination Writing

Jamie Sass, Director of the Ivy Writing and Speaking Center

The Value of a Graduate Degree & P&S Higher Education Benefits

Kim Putz, Assistant Director of Graduate Recruitment in Ivy College of Business

Ed Holland, Director of Benefits in University Human Resources

Relational vs. Positional Leadership: Leadership in the Workplace

Tera Lawson, Training, Development, and Outreach Coordinator in Procurement Services

Mindful Eating: It Really Isn’t About the Food

Stephanie Downs, Senior WorkLife and WellBeing Coordinator

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Stroll Into Summer: Well-Being Wherever You Are

Karen Couves, Centers for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT)
Sue Tew Warming, ISU WellBeing

Mindful Communication Using Colors

Martha Stewart, Instructional Designer for the Child Welfare Research and Training Project

What Not to Name Your Files

Megan O’Donnell, Data Services Librarian at the ISU Library

Navigating Student Loan Repayment as a Higher Education Professional

Chad Olson, Associate Director from the Office of Student Financial Aid
Isaac Ehlers, Financial Literacy Advisor from the Office of Student Financial Success

Non-diet, Weight Inclusive Approaches to Well-being: Learn how to establish food freedom and body liberation.

Alison St. Germain, ISU Student Wellness Dietitian

Growing with the Professional and Scientific Council: A Panel Discussion about Serving as a Council Member

Panelists:
Chris Johnsen, Manager, Extension Store & Distribution Center
Austin Haytko, Academic Advisor, Ivy College of Business
Ryan Drollette, Farm Management Specialist, Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources Program
Kevin Kane, Associate Dean for Research and Outreach, College of Design
Tera Lawson, Training, Development, and Outreach Coordinator, Procurement Services

Moving on from Pronouns: Building Skills for Gender Equity and Inclusion at Iowa State University

Andra Castle, Assistant Director of the Margaret Sloss Center for Women and Gender Equity at ISU

WorkFlex: First Steps

Ed Holland, UHR Director of Benefits & WorkLife

Taking Care: Including Mindfulness in Your Day

Karen Couves, Centers for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT)
Sue Tew Warming, ISU WellBeing

Learning and Relearning to Handle Conflict

Strategies for Addressing Interdepartmental Challenges
Chuck Doran, ISU Ombuds Team Member
Communicating with Your Supervisor: Developing a Healthy Work Environment
Deanna Clingan-Fischer, ISU Ombuds Officer
Turning Conflict Inside Out
Elaine Newell, ISU Ombuds Officer
Top 10 Ways to Handle Conflict
Elaine Newell, ISU Ombuds Officer

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Continuing the Critical Conversation about DEI* 

Representatives from the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, the Office of Equal Opportunity, and ISU Extension and Outreach

Post-Pandemic Wellness and Resources for P&S Employees*

Stephanie Downs, Senior WorkLife and WellBeing Coordinator;

David Brown, Behavioral Health State Specialist;

Lisa Nolting, Student Wellness Dietitian;

Cris Broshar University Human Resources WorkLife and Family Services Coordinator

How Balanced Is Your Wellness?*

Laura Liechty, 4-H Healthy Living Program Specialist

Answering Your COVID-19 Questions*

Kristen Obbink, COVID-19 Public Health Coordinator

ISU Ombuds Office: Strategies for Addressing Interdepartmental Challenges*

Chuck Doran, ISU Ombuds Team Member

Building Partnerships Across Campus*

Maureen Griffin, Biotechnology Program Specialist

Eric Hall, Professional Development Consultant 

Managing the Impact of Caregiving on Your Career*

Malisa Rader and Barbara Dunn Swanson, Human Sciences Specialists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

Roundtable Discussion: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts on Campus*

Representatives from the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, the Office of Equal Opportunity, Extension and Outreach, and the Iowa Civil Rights Commission

Panelists include Adrienne Lyles, Office of Equal Opportunity; Diana Sloan, Office of Diversity and Inclusion; Carol Heaverlo and Ross Wilburn, Extension and Outreach; and Elizabeth Johnson, Iowa Civil Rights Commission.

Up Ahead, The Scenic Route: How to Engage Staff to Foster Positive Learning*

Angela Braggs and Shawn Peterson, Instructional Development Specialists, Child Welfare Research and Training Project

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Ouch! That Stereotype Hurts
Malisa Rader, Human Sciences Specialist in Family Life, ISU Extension and Outreach

Don't Let Suprises Spoil Your Retirement
Barb Wollan, Human Sciences Specialist in Family Finance, ISU Extension and Outreach

P&S Classification and Compensation Review - Implementation
Emma Houghton, Director of Compensation and Classification, University Human Resources

April 14, 2020

Infusing Fun into the Workplace While Getting Stuff Done!
Paula Burns and Kate Goudy, Child Welfare Research and Training Project

March 10, 2020

Negotiating for Success - Strategies, Tools, and Skills
Ryan Bhattacharyya, Professor of Practice and Espeland International Fellow, Ivy College of Business

January 14, 2020

Creating Effective Presentations
Lesya Hassall, Program Coordinator, Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching,

Megan Landolt, Assistant to the President for Communications

December 10, 2019

Managing Teams for Creative Outcomes
José Rosa, Faculty Fellow in the Division of Diversity and Inclusion, Professor in Marketing and John and Deborah Ganoe Faculty Fellow, Ivy College of Business

Implicit Bias and What You Can Do
Katy Swalwell, Associate Professor, School of Education

October 8, 2019

P&S Classification and Compensation Review Update
Emma Houghton, Director of Compensation and Classification, University Human Resources

September 10, 2019

Could you, should you, will you save more for retirement?
Ann Doty, University Human Resources Retirement Education and Services

August 13, 2019

So you know your personality style, now what?
Krisdeena Jansen, University Human Resources

July 9, 2019

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Communicating with Your Supervisor: Developing a Healthy Work Environment 
Deanna Clingan-Fischer, Iowa State University Ombuds Officer

Does "digital accessibility" have you feeling overwhelmed? 
Kristi Elmore, ISU Extension IT, and Rachel Tendall, ISU Extension Advancement

Emotional Intelligence – A Soft Skill Worth the Work
Keli Tallman and Alison Boelman, ISU Extension Professional Development

P&S Classification and Compensation Review Project: Classification Structure Framework
Emma Houghton, Director of Compensation and Classification, University Human Resources

Motivational Interviewing to Evoke Behavioral Change

Martha Stewart, Child Welfare Research and Training Project, HDFS

Empowering Resiliency During Challenging Times
Krisdeena Jansen and Stephanie Downs, University Human Resources

Getting a Mentor, Being a Mentor

Taren Crow, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Open Forum on Proposed Improved Service Delivery Models for Human Resources and Finance 

Institutional Effectiveness Leadership Team 

Know Yourself Better: How Do I Respond to Expectations?

Abby Stanek, ISU Extension and Outreach

Using DiSC in the Workplace

Katharine Hensley, Program Coordinator, Office of the Senior Vice President and Provost

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Thriving well at work: mindfulness techniques to empower individuals to navigate stressful work situations
Nora Hudson, Assistant Director of Fitness, Rec Services

Personal Leadership: Life Skills for Everyday Self-Care
Stephanie Downs, ISU WellBeing Coordinator, University Human Resources

Open Forum on the P&S Classification and Compensation Review
University Human Resources Classification and Compensation

Protection for Your Family, Finances and Future: Using the Estate Planning Documents Provided to ISU Employees
Mindy Anfinson, Regional Client Manager, ARAG

Green Dot Overview for ISU Employees

Open Forum on the P&S Classification and Compensation Review
University Human Resources Classification and Compensation

Using Social Media Professionally and Effectively
Rob Schweers, Director of Communications, Office of the Senior Vice President and Provost

Walk the Labyrinth
Mark Rowe-Barth, Director, Student Wellness

Being a Transformative Leader: Tips and Tools to Support Team and Individual Success
Nancy Franz, Professor Emerita

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Your Career: Being in the Driver’s Seat
Dr. Julie Nuter, Vice President for University Human Resources

Being Prepared for the Unexpected. Safety in your office and public places.
Officer Timothy Denger – ISU Police

Meeting diversity needs through University Outreach and in our 100 County offices.

Ross Wilburn – ISU Extension and Outreach Diversity Officer

University Benefits Preview for the upcoming open enrollment period.

Ed Holland - Director, ISU Benefits Office - University Human Resources

World Class Customer Service -

Craig Hamerlinck, Human Resources Coordinator, Office of the Vice President for Research

Leadership Principles

Christy Johnson-Lynch – ISU Volleyball Coach

Qualtrics and Passwordstate: Using ISU Licensed Software to Increase Your Productivity

Josh Mitchell and Dustin Evermore

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Position Descriptions 101

Emma Houghton, UHR

Budgeting and Financial Management at Iowa State

Dave Biedenbach, President's Office

Survey Results In New Professional Development Opportunities

Don Broshar, University Human Resources

Turning Conflict Inside Out

Elaine Newell, ISU Ombuds Officer

Overview of 2016 Benefits

Ed Holland, Benefits Director, UHR

Ten Tips to Reaching Your Full Potential -

Nancy Franz, Professor Emeritus, ISU School of Education 

Managing the Impact of Caregiving on Your Career

Donna K. Donald, Human Sciences Specialist, Field Operations

Kristi Cooper, Human Sciences Specialist, Family Life

Finances of Caregiving: An Introduction

Joyce Lash, Iowa State University Extension & Outreach Human Sciences Specialist, Family Finance

It matters what staff say, too

Denise Williams-Klotz, Student Services Specialist IV, Multicultural Student Affairs

Katie Davidson, Program Assistant II, College of Veterinary Medicine.

Money for Life

Barb Wollan, Field Specialist III, Human Sciences Extension and Outreach

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Overview of 2015 Benefits, Jane Walter, UHR

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E-mail Management - Randy Dean, Time Management Consulting and Training