All UM employees can visit the LODreg web page right now to view available programs. Registration for new workshops typically opens six to eight weeks in advance, so employees are encouraged to regularly check back for workshop of interest.

Workshops and sessions include topics like:

• Microsoft Teams usage and optimization
• Compensation, benefits and wellness
• Human Resources
• Peer coaching
• Annual review and development planning
• Managing the respectful workplace
• Project management

More information on LOD programs and services can be found by logging in to the UM Intranet, selecting “Employee resources” and selecting “Employee career development” under “Learning and growth.”

On the employee career development Intranet page, you can find information for for:

• Internal certificate programs
• Workshops and sessions for support staff
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible employees
• Unique team building sessions for groups and departments
• Other employee support services

To view the full workshop schedule and register, visit the LODReg web page. If you have any questions about LOD’s offerings or registration, please contact Sandra Woloschuk at sandra.woloschuk@umanitoba.ca.

Three new programs have also been added: UM Staff Training Essentials Program; a career planning series; and a number of learning labs.

“We’re excited to be offering new and enhanced programs this fall based on feedback we’ve received from our community,” says Joshua Hartlin, facilitator and new media specialist, learning and organizational development.

“If you deliver training, I encourage you to register for UMSTEP. We’ve added a final capstone day where participants will have the opportunity to showcase their newly acquired skills by designing and delivering their own short training session.”

UM Staff Training Essentials Program (UMSTEP) certificate

This staff training essentials program provides a comprehensive foundation in workshop design, development, and training delivery skills for anyone who may be asked to provide training to others.

After completing the series of workshops, participants will receive a certificate from human resources. 

My UMCareer: A career planning series

LOD is offering a series of skill building lunch and learns to support staff as part of their career development plan. Workshops include creating a career plan, resume and cover letter writing, interview preparation, and the series concludes with an opportunity to build a career map.

Learning labs

September 2019 to June 2020, there will a monthly series of short workshops and presentations focused on topics of interest and relevance to the community. The first learning lab will be held on September 30 and will focus on treaties and the Indian Act. Registration is open to all employees. 

Other learning opportunities cover topics such as coaching, health and wellness, presentation skills and equity, diversity and inclusion.

Click here for the full list of professional development programming offered by LOD, human resources.

By now, everyone should have received an orientation invite.  If you haven’t been invited and think you should have been, or if you have any questions, please contact the coaches at Aurora.Coach@umanitoba.ca. For more information, visit the Banner 9 website.  Aurora Finance training will be separate from the Registrar’s Office training, please visit the LOD for more information.

The upgrade has a new look and feel; it is a web-based design that allows users to easily access, view, and update information. It is important for all staff to become comfortable navigating the new design. We want to assure you that even though the design has changed, your processes have not.

Orientation sessions are offered at both the Fort Garry campus and Bannatyne campus. General navigation orientation at the Fort Garry campus started on October 23 and hands-on workshops begin November 7.  General navigation and hands-on workshops for Bannatyne campus are held October 29 to November 2. The targeted go-live date for the upgraded Aurora system is November 26.

It is important to note that in order to hit the go-live date, the system must be shut down.  Students and staff members will not be able to access certain systems from November 21 at 5pm through to November 25 at 12am. The systems that will be unavailable during this time are listed below.

Not Available:

• Aurora INB and Self-Service
  • No transcript ordering
  • No Enrolment Verification ordering
  • No Winter registration activities
• UM Achieve
• Argos reports that pull from PROD

Available Services:

• UMLearn
• Admissions (through Radius)
• Library services
• Active Living Centre
• Jump/Webmail
• Direct access to Argos for ODS reports (until Friday 6pm)

Partial Access:

• Ad Astra – ability to view all room bookings, add/delete events only