Category Archives: Learning and Development

Announcing a New Vendor Platform (Vector Solutions) for SMU Employee Required On-line Training Modules

Posted on January 18, 2023 by Mary Stall

Vector Solutions recently purchased Everfi and their Foundry platform necessitating a transition to the Vector Platform HR and OIT have been working for several months to prepare for the transition to a new vendor platform for the employee required training … Continue reading →

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Required Training Modules for Student Workers

Posted on January 5, 2023 by Mary Stall

Training Requirements for Student Workers Did you know that student workers (both undergraduate and graduate) are required to complete two training tutorials upon employment and to refresh on these topics at scheduled intervals? The following tutorials are automatically assigned after … Continue reading →

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Take Advantage of Summertime to Grow Your Manager Skills

Posted on June 23, 2021 by Mary Stall

Manager Development The following workshops also fulfill an elective requirement for Manager Orientation. Multipliers-How the Best Leaders Ignite Everyone’s Potential Leading at the Speed of Trust The 7 Habits for Managers  Project Management Essentials for the Unofficial Project Manager Crucial … Continue reading →

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Summertime is a Great Time for Professional Development

Posted on June 23, 2021 by Mary Stall

Project Management Essentials for the Unofficial Project Manager Crucial Conversations Overview Introduction to StrengthsQuest Speed of Trust Foundations Enroll Now! my.SMU>Employee Self Service>Learning and Development>Request Training Enrollment, then enter course title Questions?  email DevelopU@smu.edu

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Professional Development Workshop – Intro to StrengthsQuest

Posted on April 7, 2021 by Mary Stall

A new session of Introduction to StengthsQuest has recently been scheduled for April 25, 2021 from 1-5:00 pm. This session will be hosted on Zoom. Enroll via my.SMU>Employee Self Service>Learning and Development>Request Training Enrollment and use the Course Code HRSQ … Continue reading →

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Updated Professional Development Workshops

Posted on March 25, 2021 by Mary Stall

Please visit our Professional Development webpage to view the most recent list of available training opportunities. Questions may be directed to DevelopU@smu.edu      

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Updated Process for Requesting SMU’s Tuition Benefit

Posted on January 13, 2021 by Mary Stall

The process to request Tuition Benefits in my.SMU for student as employee was recently updated.  Upon submission of the request by the employee, the manager will now receive an email from the my.SMU system and will have ten (10) days … Continue reading →

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Managing Respect and Tolerance in the Workplace

Posted on October 9, 2019 by Mary Stall

Having good workplace relationships helps you to be more productive in your job and make going to work every day a pleasant experience.  Getting along with others is at the core of a harmonious work environment.  Workplace relationships can suffer … Continue reading →

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Training Required by SMU for Student Workers

Posted on May 29, 2019 by Mary Stall

Training Requirements for Student Workers Are you hiring student workers in the summer months? Did you know that student workers (both undergraduate and graduate) are required to complete two training tutorials upon employment? The following tutorials are automatically assigned after … Continue reading →

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SMU Training Requirements via Everfi and Associated Training “Refresh” Schedule

Posted on May 1, 2019 by Mary Stall

SMU utilizes Everfi to provide specific web-based training required by SMU policy, state/federal law, or other regulations. Some training assignments are required of all employees and others may be based on the employee’s role with the University.  HR, OIT and … Continue reading →

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