Organizational Effectiveness (OE) is committed to University of Iowa employee development and works to create environments where individuals and teams grow and thrive. We support development and training opportunities on campus through the administration of the My Training system, hosting and facilitating workshops, and providing fee assistance options for employees to attend professional development opportunities on and off campus.
Current Learning Opportunities
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My Training Opportunities
My Training connects you to professional development and compliance courses on campus. Discover training series, for fee workshops, and other learning opportunities.
On-Demand Learning
Did you know all faculty, staff, and students receive free access to LinkedIn Learning? Explore on-demand learning opportunities from LinkedIn Learning and more.
Fee Assistance Options
As a UI employee, you have access to professional development fee assistance options through the Mary Jo Small Staff Fellowship and Tuition Assistance programs. Explore ways to grow in your current role and in your career at the University of Iowa.
Supporting Professional Development
Most training programs will be held during regular, daytime working hours. Some personal development and health, safety, and wellness workshops, however, may be offered outside these hours. Departments are encouraged to provide release time to employees to attend training programs (with the approval of the immediate supervisor as appropriate).
We suggest that you discuss the session(s) you are interested in with your supervisor. Your supervisor may grant you release time to attend in regular pay status to support your professional development and your work in your department. If the supervisor is unable or unwilling to approve release time, you may request to use vacation for the time missed. Release time is subject to the scheduling approval of your department or supervisor.
Visit the UI Policy Manual, Section 26.2 and 26.3 for more information.