Professional Development

The Staff Senate Professional Development (SSPD) fund is designed to provide financial assistance to eligible staff, in their pursuits of professional development activities related to current roles and responsibilities, or anticipated changes. The committee accepts applications from the first business day in August to the last business day in May, as long as funding is available.

In addition, the SSPD solicits advice from staff and supervisors in order to provide workshops designed to enhance the proficiencies and performance of staff, for the benefit of their respective departments and the University as a whole.

Requests submitted prior to the May 31, 2022 deadline will be reviewed to 2025.

 

Career Development Resources

Professional Organizations American Society of Administrative Professionals American Management Association The Association of Executive and Administrative Professionals International Association of Administrative Professionals	Online Courses (Free and Not So Free) eduX Coursera Open Culture OEDB - Open Education Database Harvard Extension School Microsoft Virtual Academy
Career Options Sites UNC Wide Employment USA Jobs - Working for America GovtJobs.com Vitae	Professional Networking Sites LinkedIn SunZu Ryze - Business Networking
Professional Development Tools & Resources Mind Tools Janet B. Royster (JBR) Memorial Staff Scholarship Fund Erskine B. Bowles Staff Service Award

For more information about professional development events/ideas contact the Staff Senate Professional Development Committee