Student volunteers also share their experiences during the sessions. Diversity issues have been given new emphasis and integrated into most of the programs, Drake said. While Training and Development programs indirectly relate to nearly all strategies in Iowa State's strategic plan, they are most applicable to strategies for enhancing diversity and strengthening human resource management and professional development. Most of what we're offering has a new and different focus. Other offerings in the diversity program include helping disabled students, common aspects of culture, and gender issues in the workplace.
Sessions cover the university's mission, resources and policies for new employees.
For current employees, the focus is on skill development for improved job performance. This includes one-time and series of programs aimed at helping everyone in a managerial position build an effective work team and reach goals more effectively. Information about the new offerings will be sent to employees early fall semester. Anyone interested in learning more or enrolling in one of the programs should contact the Training and Development Office, 4-8914.