Staff Enrichment offerings slated for November
Staff Enrichment will be held November 19 & 20 from 10 a.m. to noon and 2-4 p.m. Programs will last one hour and be virtual unless otherwise noted. Please remember that Staff Enrichment is for eight hours of time, so you may not be able to attend everything. Be sure to work with your supervisor to ensure sessions work with work schedules.
Staff can choose self- or team-directed professional development in place of our monthly offerings, just be sure to work with your supervisor on details. Recordings of most prior workshops are available for use in self-directed enrichment time.
Schedule
Tuesday, Nov. 19
- Behind the Scenes: Holiday Suite
- 10-11 a.m.
- Hosted by Robert Gosnell, School of Dance and School of Film
- Location: Microsoft Teams
- Holiday Suite is an interdisciplinary collaboration between all the Art Schools at UNCSA. It is a site-specific performance where audiences will travel to different locations at UNCSA to celebrate international representations of holiday cultures. The theme for this year’s performance is “Mosaic of Home.” It explores how, as members of the UNCSA community and its broader surroundings, we co-create this home together by sharing pieces of who we are and where we come from.
- Fall Gardening Tips
- 11 a.m.-noon
- Hosted by Jordan Jones
- Location: Microsoft Teams
- The temperatures are cooling off, which brings different needs for your outdoor plants. Discover secrets to thriving plants and efficient care, from nuanced plant selections to subtle watering techniques. Transform your outdoor space into a sanctuary of natural beauty, a productive vegetable garden, or both!
- SACS Update
- 2-3 p.m.
- Hosted by Elizabeth Davis & Sarah Iler
- Location: Microsoft Teams
- UNCSA is coming up on its 10-year accreditation reaffirmation with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS COC). This process will touch every corner of campus and is a top institutional priority for Chancellor Cole and his cabinet for the next few years. Spearheaded by Academic Planning and Institutional Research (APIR), learn what the process entails and why it matters. APIR will also give a progress update on the reaffirmation and the upcoming Quality Enhance Plan (QEP).
- Couponing
- 3-4 p.m.
- Hosted by Ramona Richmond
- Location: Microsoft Teams
- Learn how to coupon the easy way! Whether you’re a beginner or looking for fresh ways to save with coupons, you do not want to miss this session. You don’t have to be into extreme couponing to save money on household essentials, groceries and apparel. Join us for an hour of learning where to find coupons, best stores to use coupons and how to grocery shop on a budget.
- Casual Run Along the Greenway
- 4-5 p.m.
- Hosted by Dave LaVack
- Meet outside North End of the Library, near the bike rack
- Anyone who has thought about running but isn’t sure is encouraged to come out and join for a casual run; no one will be left behind. Faster folks can run ahead while others focus on fundamentals – and having fun doing it! Everyone has to start somewhere, so don’t miss this chance to join your colleagues and have some fun while doing something healthy for your body and mind.
- Creativity & Wellness
- 4-5 p.m.
- Hosted by Liza Vest
- Location: SAAB 241
- Join the group for some relaxation through creative expression. Bring your own projects or grab a provided coloring book to spend some stress-relief time with colleagues while exploring creative endeavors.
Wednesday, Nov. 20
- Byte-Size Tech: Digital Accessibility
- 10-11 a.m.
- Panel Discussion with Natalie Shrader, Jadarius Jackson, Tamar Pandi
- Location: Microsoft Teams
- Join us for an engaging training on digital accessibility, exploring essential laws that govern our digital footprint. Learn how to create inclusive digital experiences, ensuring your content is accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities.
- UNCSA University Police: What We Can and Can’t Do
- 11 a.m.-noon
- Hosted by Chief Tommy McMasters and UNCSA University Police
- Location: Microsoft
- Learn the authority and parameters of your University Police Department and how they can or can’t assist you on and off campus.
- Performance Hour
- 2:30-3:30 p.m.
- Hosted by UNCSA School of Music
- Location: Crawford Hall
- The entire campus community is welcome to attend these free, weekly performances showcasing student progress in the UNCSA School of Music. The pieces vary weekly and are determined by what students are working on this year. Be sure to register in order to receive updates on Performance Hour as they are available.
- Casual Run Along the Greenway
- 4-5 p.m.
- Hosted by Dave LaVack
- Meet outside North End of the Library, near the bike rack
- Anyone who has thought about running but isn’t sure is encouraged to come out and join for a casual run; no one will be left behind. Faster folks can run ahead while others focus on fundamentals – and having fun doing it! Everyone has to start somewhere, so don’t miss this chance to join your colleagues and have some fun while doing something healthy for your body and mind.
Contact: Matt Horvat
Nov. 8, 2024