Category: Career Development

Each year, the University sponsors one employee to participate in the Leadership Green Bay program.  This program was established in 1983 by the Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce and offers select individuals the unique opportunity to develop leadership skills while enhancing the well-being of the Green Bay area. Program goals include enhancing the participant’s knowledge of the Green Bay community; obtaining a greater awareness of issues that face the Green Bay area; enhancing leadership skills; and making an impact on the Green Bay Community.

The cohort of professionals gather once a month October through May (following an overnight retreat in September) to learn about social issues, challenges, and opportunities facing the Green Bay area, get exposure to relevant leadership education and skills, and become community stewards. Each monthly gathering has a specific focus (from local government to education to the economy), and learners are immersed in a full-day interactive lesson that includes guest speakers, team-building exercises, and networking. The program culminates by participants organizing into teams, identifying social or public opportunities, and working on community projects that are designed to raise awareness of an issue, improve team skills, and effect change. Past projects can be found here. 

All UW-Green Bay employees are eligible to express interest in being considered.  After the deadline, one employee will be selected, and will asked to complete the application materials representing UW-Green Bay.

In order to express interest in participation, please complete the Interest Form. This form should be filled out by the interested employee and will then be electronically routed to their supervisor, the Dean/Division Head, and Area Leader as applicable.  Completed forms must be received in the Human Resources office by Friday, March 21, 2025 for full consideration.

You are also welcome to visit https://www.greatergbc.org/talent-education/talent-development/leadership-green-bay for more information about this program.

If you have questions, please feel free to contact Human Resources at (920) 465-2390 or hr@uwgb.edu.

The Division of Continuing Education and Community Engagement is pleased to offer the Supervisory Essentials Certificate to any UW-Green Bay supervisor who is seeking professional development. The next cohort for this program begins on February 6, 2025!

A certificate program designed for new leaders and frontline team supervisors, seeking to influence, inspire and help others be their best selves. Help your team pull together in meaningful ways to propel projects forward. Gain the skills and confidence needed to empower others and yourself and contribute to an organization’s growth and mission. Supervisors can complete this program with only $399 in expenses for materials and other items charged to their departmental funds. Supervisors are encouraged to discuss the cost with Division Heads/Area Leaders if funding is a barrier to participation. There is no limit to the amount of supervisors who are able to enroll.

To earn the UW-Green Bay Supervisory Leadership Certificate participants must complete eight courses:

February 6 – Core Course: Understanding Your Strengths to Lead Others (9:30 am – 12:30 pm)

February 20 – Topic Course: Developing an Adaptive Leadership Mindset (9:30 am – 12:30 pm)

March 6 – Topic Course: Helping Your Team Achieve Organizational Management (9:30 am – 12:30 pm)

March 27 – Topic Course: The Roadmap to High Performing Teams (9:30 am – 12:30pm)

April 10 – Topic Course: Conflict Resolution Rather than Toxic Drama (9:30 – 12:30)

April 24 – Capstone Course:  Developing an Action Plan (9:30 am – 12:30 pm)

Classes will be held on Zoom.

Full course descriptions can be found at this link: Supervisory Essentials – Certificate Programs – UW-Green Bay (uwgb.edu)

If you have questions about the Supervisory Leadership Certificate Program or would like to enroll, please contact Christopher Ledvina at ledvinch@uwgb.edu or (920) 465-2164.

Please visit the Supervisor Toolkit for more information regarding professional development opportunities for supervisors.

We are excited to announce that we will be welcoming Ignacio (Nacho) Enriquez Jr. to UW-Green Bay on Friday, February 21, 2025 to provide an engaging session on resiliency and rediscovering your purpose, open to all faculty and staff:

Session Topic:

Navigating personal and professional uncertainties can significantly impact a person in higher education, creating both challenges and opportunities for change. This session will explore how daily stressors can lead to burnout and disconnection from our core purpose. We’ll discuss practical self-care strategies and positive psychology approaches tailored for higher education professionals. Attendees are asked to reexamine their internal motivation and redefine their purpose in life. The goal is to equip attendees with tools to not only manage stress but to thrive professionally and personally, ultimately enhancing the educational experience for students and colleagues alike.

Session Details:

• • • Date: Friday, February 21, 2025
    • Time: 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
    • Location: Christie Theatre in the University Union and via Teams
      • If you will be joining us in person, please RSVP so we ensure we have enough space.

Speaker Bio:

Nacho Enriquez Jr. is a nationally recognized keynote speaker, wellbeing expert, and the leading authority on emotional wellness for first responders, blending nearly two decades of law enforcement experience with a Master of Science in Education specializing in Community Mental Health Counseling. As the founder and president of Ascent Consulting, LLC, Nacho has collaborated with over 25 law enforcement agencies, including the Madison Police Department and the Wisconsin Department of Justice, as well as corporate giants like Plexus Inc. and U.S. Venture Inc., helping professionals in high-pressure roles overcome the emotional toll of their careers. With over 1,300 individual wellness sessions conducted in just two years and a TEDx Talk titled “In Case of Emergency, Listen“, Nacho has established himself as a transformative force in crisis intervention and mental health support. Recognized as one of “Wisconsin’s 36 Most Influential Latino Leaders” and a “Fox Cities Future 15 Young Professional,” he has received multiple service awards and acclaim for his groundbreaking methodology, which empowers individuals to break stigma, seek help, and transform their lives. Nacho’s unique ability to bridge the gap between high-pressure cultures and mental wellness makes him a sought-after speaker and consultant nationwide.

This session is being co-sponsored by the Provost Office and HR/Wellness. We are looking forward to our time with Nacho Enriquez, and hope to see you there!

As we begin the new year, it’s time to kick off the annual performance evaluation process for all University Staff, Non-Instructional Academic Staff, and Limited employees for the evaluation period of January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024. These evaluations are crucial for employee engagement and development, providing an opportunity to discuss job performance, set professional development goals, and align objectives with the department’s mission.

Key Points:

• • Evaluation Period:  January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024
  • Deadline:  March 21, 2025
  • Required Form:  Performance Review Form

Resources and Training:

• • Bite-sized Leadership Learning: In 2025, we are launching a new development series for leaders titled “Bite-sized Leadership.” The first topic is Performance Management. Whether you are a new supervisor or an experienced leader in need of a refresher, this training is for you.  Click on the link for more information on dates/times.
  • DocuSign Instructions: Detailed guide for securing signatures on evaluations
  • Performance Management Resources for Supervisors: Short instructional videos available on LinkedIn Learning on the performance assessment process
  • Supervisor Toolkit: Supervisors will find performance management resources in the section titled “Performance Management/Evaluation”.

Eligibility for Pay Adjustments: In accordance with the Compensation & Pay Plan Policy, to be eligible for future pay adjustments, including base rate adjustments and Board of Regents approved pay plans, employees must have satisfactory performance documented on an up-to-date performance evaluation. Supervisors are responsible for ensuring all direct reports have completed evaluations.

Exemptions: Annual performance evaluations are not required for individuals who have had a 6-month evaluation on or after July 1, 2024, or for new employees hired since this date.

For any questions or to schedule one-on-one training, please contact hr@uwgb.edu.

Acentra Health EAP-WI is excited to invite you to participate in the upcoming session on Making Meetings Effective on 11/18/2024 at 1:30 PM. This session will be delivered by subject matter expert, Glen Matadeen, a sought-after professional with years of experience in this topic. Glen Matadeen will give you the opportunity to engage directly in the session. All of your questions and comments will be responded to in a manner which is appropriate for this session. We are excited to bring you this session and are confident that you will find it well worth your time.

To join, use the following link:

Cisco Webex Meetings 

United States Toll: +1-408-418-9388
Password: F7aMAkzWG32

IT and HR are thrilled to announce an upcoming Artificial Intelligence (AI) training session designed to enhance your skills and knowledge in this rapidly evolving field. This training will feature a hands-on open lab where you can explore practical applications of AI in the workplace. Additionally, there will be a dedicated space to answer any questions you may have about AI.

When: October 29^th at 9:00 a.m.

Where: The 1965 Room, University Union or Microsoft Teams

Bring: Your device

OR

When: October 30^th at 2:00 p.m.

Where: The 1965 Room, University Union or Microsoft Teams

Bring: Your device

We believe this training will be an invaluable opportunity for professional growth and look forward to your participation. Please RSVP using this link by October 28^th at 4:30 p.m. Your RSVP is greatly appreciated but not required—feel free to stop by if you have the time!

The Nursing and Health Studies department at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay seeks applicants for a tenure-track position in Nursing.

The successful applicant will contribute to an academic unit which embraces a team-based approach and innovative teaching methods to develop students who can think critically while delivering high quality care.

This position will be responsible for enhancing UW-Green Bay’s mission-driven inclusive teaching efforts and creating and maintaining an educational environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates those with diverse identities, beliefs, and cultural backgrounds.

For more information and full position responsibilities, please see the full position announcement.

To ensure consideration, please submit application materials by Sunday, July 7, 2024.