Staff Enrichment sessions scheduled for November 2026
Staff Enrichment Sessions will be held on Nov. 17 & 18 from 10 a.m. to noon and 2-4
p.m., with a few exceptions. Programs will last one hour and be virtual unless otherwise
noted.
Please remember that Staff Enrichment is typically eight hours of time per month, 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 and can be accessed through the Staff Enrichment website.
If you are unable to attend this month’s sessions, save the date and mark your calendars to ensure that you can attend future sessions! The upcoming staff enrichment schedule is as follows:
- Tuesday, Jan. 26 from 10 a.m. to noon and 2–4 p.m.
- Wednesday, Jan. 27 from 10 a.m. to noon and 2– 4 p.m.
Register for November Staff Enrichment
Staff Enrichment Schedule
Tuesday, Nov. 17
- TCL: Talk. Listen. Connect
- 10–11 a.m.
- Hosted by Matt Huitt (Residential Life – College Area Coordinator)
- Location: Teams
- Description: This workshop will explore real-world examples, including communities where trained connectors spark thousands of conversations each year, strengthening resilience and reducing isolation. This session is meant to: Strengthen your listening skills; build confidence in reaching across differences; reduce your own sense of isolation, become a bridge builder in divided spaces; experience meaningful connection, even in brief encounters; and discover and share your gifts in ways that magnify community.
- Byte Size Tech — AI Governance
- 11 a.m. to noon
- Hosted by Blake Penn (Chief Information Security Officer) and Nick Johnson (Technology Support Technician)
- Location: Teams
- Description: Short introduction to AI governance by remote Chief Information Security Officer Blake Penn and Nick Johnson will be guiding users through the process of upgrading their email login to a more secure method.
- Adverse Weather
- 2–3 p.m.
- Hosted by Clarise Davis (Emergency Manager & Clery Compliance Coordinator)
- Location: Teams
- Description: Do you know the difference between Adverse Weather Conditions 1, 2, and 3? Join us for an Adverse Weather Training Session to learn what each condition means, how the campus determines which condition to implement, and the procedures and protocols followed for each. Be informed, prepared, and know what to expect when adverse weather impacts campus operations!
- Legislative Update
- 3–4 p.m.
- Hosted by Jim DeCristo (Chief of Staff)
- Location: Teams
- Description: Come learn about what is happening in Raleigh and Washington D.C., including our campus and UNC System state budget priorities.
Wednesday, Nov. 18
- Get to Know Our Associates
- 10–11 a.m.
- Hosted by Amber Copley (Donor Relations Coordinator, Advancement)
- Location: Teams
- Description: Discover the history and mission of UNCSA’s Volunteer program, hear firsthand from active Volunteers, and learn how to request a Volunteer or become one yourself. There will also be plenty of time to ask questions, share ideas, and learn how this valuable resource can support and connect our UNCSA community.
- Holiday Suite: Collaboration with Community and Conservatories
- 11–11:30 a.m.
- Hosted by Endalyn Taylor-Outlaw (Dean, School of Dance) and Deborah LaVine (Dean, School of Filmmaking)
- Location: Teams
- Description: Dean Endalyn Taylor-Outlaw from the School of Dance, and Dean Deborah LaVine from the School of Filmmaking will introduce their upcoming collaborative production, HOLIDAY SUITE which is coming to the Intergenerational Center December 12th and 13th. Holiday Suite celebrates traditions from across the broad spectrum of cultures in Winston Salem through a collage of dance, music, spoken word, and robotics! It is a promenade style experience where the audience moves through different spaces to view performances including a Taiwanese silk dance, West African drumming and dance ensemble, a spoken word celebration of the Iranian tradition of Yalda Night accompanied by traditional Iranian foods, and more. The deans will share the impulse behind creating this project and the unique collaboration between the 2 UNCSA schools that led to this production.
- Performance Hour
- 1–1:50 p.m.
- Hosted by UNCSA School of Music
- Location: Crawford Hall
- Description: 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.
- Chicago – 30 Years Later
- 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
- Hosted by Caitlin Carter (H.S. Dance ’82)
- Location: Teams
- Description: In celebration of the 30th anniversary of "Chicago the Musical," UNCSA is pleased to welcome Caitlin Carter, a School of Dance alumna and original cast member of the celebrated production, for a special staff enrichment conversation ahead of her weeklong workshop with School of Dance students. Caitlin will share reflections on her time with "Chicago," the career and artistic experiences that have followed, and the lessons she has carried throughout her professional journey. The conversation will also explore her commitment to mentorship and why she values dedicating time to giving back to students and fellow artists around the world. This is an opportunity for faculty and staff to hear firsthand about a remarkable professional journey and the importance of remaining connected to, and invested in, the next generation of artists.
Contact: Candy Martinez
Nov. 10, 2026