{"id":237,"date":"2020-01-15T10:16:09","date_gmt":"2020-01-15T15:16:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pages.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/?page_id=237"},"modified":"2026-11-03T18:42:23","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T18:42:23","slug":"workshops","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/talent-development\/workshops\/","title":{"rendered":"Professional Development Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- Inserted by Dropdownizer plugin. Forces video embeds contained in dropdowns to have a size --><style>.dropdownizer__dropdown iframe { width: 100% !important; height: 100% !important; }<\/style>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enhance your leadership, operational and professional knowledge by participating in Professional Development trainings offered by The Office of Human Resources. These trainings are intended to provide employees with resources to support diverse student communities and to promote inclusive leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fall 2026 Schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make sure to check back often as we will be adding more offerings and tours throughout the spring. If you\u2019d like to offer training as part of the spring training cycle, <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeG0rhY2Ds5hi0li9EsGTiytVk1KXNUn0JeNZedZnFCQgyhhA\/viewform?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=103105852355193937173\">click here.<\/a> Please email <a href=\"mailto:humanresources@vassar.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">humanresources@vassar.edu<\/a> if you'd like to notify us of any cancellations or changes to your registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Pay Schedule Change Information Sessions<\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tuesday, November 3rd at 9am via Zoom<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Thursday, November 5th at 11am via Zoom<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tuesday, December 8th at 10am<strong>, College Center Multi-Purpose Room (CC223)<\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join us for an informational session regarding the upcoming pay schedule change for salaried employees starting in January 2027. This session will cover how the pay schedule will transition from biweekly to semi-monthly, how your cash flow will be impacted starting in December 2026, what preparations might be needed, and what resources are available to support you and your household during this change. This session is open to salaried employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Presented by: Linda Wessberg, Director of Human Resources Operations &amp; Tricia Watt, Director of Payroll Operations<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfAYpELyI8MrVGQsKdVc1DqNwJKHnd6x0cQUtZwbXOPXDgz3A\/viewform?usp=dialog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Mental Health First Aid Training<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WHY MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID?<br>Mental Health FirstAid (MHFA) teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2 hours of pre-work online and 6 hours in person <strong>or<\/strong> 8 hours in person<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1\/13\/27 (9a-3p) (blended session, 2 hours online, 6 hour in person)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3\/8\/27 (9a-3p) (blended session, 2 hours online, 6 hour in person)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3\/17\/27 (9a-5p) (fully in person session with a pre and post test)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Once you register, you will get an email with more information about completing pre-work and locations for your event.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The course will teach you how to apply the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE):<br>\u2022<strong>A<\/strong>ssess for risk of suicide or harm.<br>\u2022<strong>L<\/strong>isten nonjudgmentally.<br>\u2022<strong>G<\/strong>ive reassurance and information.<br>\u2022<strong>E<\/strong>ncourage appropriate professional help.<br>\u2022<strong>E<\/strong>ncourage self-help and other support strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Presented by: The Health Promotion and Education Department<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/VassarMHFA\">Register here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Trainings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Technology Workshops:<\/strong><br>Academic Computing Services provides expertise in educational technologies and media development for Vassar College. The schedule can be found here:&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/pages.vassar.edu\/acs\/\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/pages.vassar.edu\/acs\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Enhance your leadership, operational and professional knowledge by participating in Professional Development trainings offered by The Office of Human Resources. These trainings are intended to provide employees with resources to support diverse student communities and to promote inclusive leadership. 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