Training
Training
Training at the University is facilitated by the Training & Development team within Human Resources. We are responsible for providing a wide variety of learning solutions for individuals, teams, and leaders across the University community, in a variety of accessible formats.
We also facilitate New Employee Orientation for new University employees. For more information, please contact the Training and Development team via email at hrtraining@rowan.edu.Training Opportunities
Professional Development Workshops
There are a number of courses listed below that the HR Training Team has previously facilitated. If you're interested in a training course that you don't see available in the Workshop list on this page, let us know. It is not a comprehensive list of our training course library. Additionally, we can customize any of our workshops to suit the needs of your department or group. Please complete and email the Customized Training Request form to (hrtraining@rowan.edu). We'll review and follow up to discuss unanswered questions and next steps towards a customized training program for your department or team.
Some topics the Training & Development has done customized training for include:
- Communication Skills in the Workplace
- Building Collaboration and Teamwork/Customer Service
- Strategies for Managing Communication & Conflict
- ePar Step-by-Step
- Managerial Performance Review Training
- Professionalism in the Workplace
- Public Speaking
- Student Centeredness
- Teambuilding
New Manager Orientation
The goal of this training series is to:
- Provide guidance to new hire managerial employees and employees promoted into that employee class in regards to the Rowan organizational structure including understanding the responsibilities of specific departments & divisions.
- Connect them with specific Rowan tools, resources, and contact information.
- Facilitate understanding of their role as managers, especially in regards to Rowan policies and procedures.
HR Module:
- Leadership training, New Manager Orientation, Professional Development opportunities, Customized Training options, etc.
- Performance Review Process & Systems: ePAR and Mgr. Rev. System
- Receipt of Employee Grievances (non-Civil Service?), PIP process, Coaching
- Workers’ Comp, Leave Procedures, FMLA, and NJ Sick Leave
- Hiring Process for regular and hourly staff, Page Up 101, Reclassification Basics, & Probationary Reports for Civil Service employees
- Independent Contractors, Electronic Forms, and Student Worker Hiring Practices
- Union Contracts/Labor Relations: Discipline, Grievances, Civil Service rules, etc.
IRT Module:
Training Content:
- IRT Policies
- Network Accounts
- Data Types
- Security Best Practices
- Onboarding Employees
- Getting Project Help From IRT
- Support Services
NJ EAS Training
What is the Employee Advisory Service?
Employee Advisory Service (EAS) is a program designed to help employees and their dependents with personal, family or work related issues that may adversely impact their work performance. EAS provides confidential assessment, counseling and referral services and helps to restore the health and productivity of employees and the workplace as a whole. Problems are addressed in the quickest, least restrictive and most convenient manner while maximizing confidentiality and quality. For further information, click here:
https://www.nj.gov/csc/employees/programs/advisory/eas.html
Upcoming Training Opportunities:
Manager/Supervisor Webinars:
How to Use Employee Recognition to Increase Productivity
Thursday, April 25th 11:00am - 12:00pm
About this Webinar: This practical session will provide an overview of the current best practices in employee recognition and motivate leaders to be more productive in utilizing it to maximize the productivity of their staff members.
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OM-SWGxuTDeHIfhTfhysfA
Resiliency Strategies for Managers and Supervisors
Join EAS for this special webinar with panelists from the NJ Department of Children and Families - Office of Resilience and Office of Employee Health and Wellness.
Tuesday, April 30th 12:00pm - 1:00pm
About this Webinar: In today's dynamic workplace, the ability to bounce back from adversity is crucial. Join us to discover how you can empower your team members to thrive in the face of challenges.
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_s7Yxa_kqTtq1CzCWnEnKPw
How to Give Difficult Feedback to Your Employees
Thursday, May 23rd 11:00am - 12:00pm
About this Webinar: Successful leaders have the ability to skillfully discuss difficult or stressful topic with their employees. This important presentation will provide several practical strategies for having these challenging conversations more effectively including building connections with employees, being more collaborative in our approach, and handling disagreement respectfully.
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fD8_vV-wS_Guu3M0LbPX7A
Supervisor-Manager Orientation
Tuesday, June 11th 11:00am - 12:00pm
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hYf0mUhjRXSiegAfrdK1Sw
Five Steps to Building Trust with Your Team
Thursday, June 27th 11:00am - 12:00pm
About this Webinar: This session will cover several of the most important management practices that build trust with individual employees and teams, including how to "walk the talk", be an open and transparent communicator, and acknowledge your mistakes.
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HaU3StdpSNeIM-FJcvSK7w
New Employee Orientation
Click here to learn more about New Employee Orientation offered at Rowan University.
Manager's Toolkit
Click here to learn more about resources available to managers.
Leadership Development Institute
Click here to learn more about the LDI program offered to managerial employees at Rowan University.
LinkedIn Learning
Click here to learn more about the LinkedIn Learning service available to Rowan University faculty, staff, and students.
DEI Professional Development
Click here to learn more about professional development available through the Division of Diveristy, Equity, and Inclusion!
Guidance for Remote Work
Click here for more information on successful remote work at Rowan University.
Rowan Training Portal
Through the Rowan Training Portal, you can gain access to training from Compliance, Human Resources, and Information Resources & Technology. The Rowan Training Portal is powered by HealthStream, a web-based learning management solution designed to help organizations of all sizes create, manage, and conduct regulatory and required training for staff members.
Log in to Rowan Training Portal
How to Use the Rowan Training Portal:
- If prompted, select the appropriate affiliation for training.
- Select the To Do tab to see training that has either been assigned to you or in which you self-enrolled and is not yet completed.
- Select the Completed tab to review completed training and download certificates.
- Select the Catalog tab to search and enroll in new training.
- Managers of a team will see a My Team tab to review and recommend training for your employees.
- Select the Help tab for information on using all the portal’s features.
Available HR Professional Development Courses through the Rowan Training Portal:
- Communication Skills in the Workplace
- Conflict Management Strategies
- Enhancing Workplace Professionalism
- ePAR Overview Training
- Kurt Lewin's Change Management Model
- Leading with Emotional Intelligence
- Supervisory Skills
Contact – hrtraining@rowan.edu