Instructor Led Programs

BUILD: Inclusive Learning and Working

The Inclusive Learning Model (ILM) was designed by the World Campus Accessibility Team to assist student-facing units with creating a more inclusive student experience by providing innovative resources to address unique challenges and misconceptions. This workshop will help units to foster inclusion within their mission, practices, and procedures.

BUILD: Accessibility 102 @ PSU - Accessible Word Templates

This is a follow-up to IDP Accessibility 101

In this session, we will walk through using a Word template to create accessible documents using Microsoft Word with templates as an example. We will reformat a report so that it includes headings, image ALT text, accessible tables, and an accessible bar chart with a description. We will also discuss how to share an accessible template for multiple documents and how to modify the styles of a template.

Talking about Mental Health in the Workplace (Pt 4 of 4 part Mental Health Awareness Series)

1 in 5 adults in the United States experiences a mental health concern every single year. While emotional distress is not always a sign of mental illness, it can still take a major toll on employee wellbeing – not to mention productivity. In the end, everyone suffers when emotional distress and mental illness are left unaddressed in the workplace. Fortunately, employees and organizations can take steps to create a supportive environment, or what is often referred to as a psychologically healthy workplace. Taking these basic steps not only helps employees in distress and connects them to care – it increases employee resilience and engagement, as well as productivity. Provided by SupportLinc.

Professional Writing Essentials: Punctuation

Words are only part of writing. Punctuation keeps your writing easy to understand and expressive! This course reviews the basics of punctuation and how to properly use it. Individuals will gain confidence as they learn the building blocks to create properly punctuated, effective communication. Learners will participate in discussions and exercises to build their punctuation comprehension.

BUILD: Introduction to Deaf Culture and American Sign Language

This presentation provides an engaging and informative introduction to the rich history, unique language, and vibrant culture of the Deaf community. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of Deaf Culture, including its values, traditions, and the social and historical factors that have shaped it.

Safety and Security for Office Personnel

This program offers useful safety guidelines for the workplace, reviews security features typical of campus buildings, and identifies different ways to contact the police. You will learn how to implement a code word, how to deal with irate customers in a safe manner, and how to respond if you encounter an individual with a weapon.

Dealing Positively with Challenging People & Situations

To realize the importance of effective communication and how to respond positively with internal and external customers during challenging situations. Sometimes it seems like people are difficult on purpose, even when you try your best to help them. Some days it seems like all your ‘buttons have been pushed’! Attend this engaging seminar to help you recognize when you are going to ‘react’ rather than ‘respond’.

Attitude of Gratitude

Gratitude is the practice of affirming gifts and positivity in the world coupled with the recognition from which these resources stem. The practice offers physiological, psychological and social benefits improving on our bodies, minds and relationships. In this presentation, we’ll discuss the many benefits of gratitude and provide simple and manageable ways that offer significant results to cultivate gratitude in our everyday life. Provided by SupportLinc.

Mentoring 101: The Basics for Mentors

Have you been approached by someone to be their mentor (or considered sharing your skills and experiences with others as a mentor)- and you’re not sure how to begin?

Join us for an information session to learn more about:

• The benefits of mentoring
• The roles of the mentor and mentee
• Characteristics of a successful mentoring experience Identifying what you can offer—and how to step up

We will share mentoring best practices, hear from a mentoring pair about their mentoring journey (and why it was worth the time and effort) and provide a next step action plan to get you on your way as a mentor!

Mentoring 101: The Basics for Mentees

Have you been thinking about finding a mentor but don’t know where to start?

Join us for an information session to learn more about:

• The benefits of mentoring
• The roles of the mentor and mentee
• Characteristics of a successful mentoring experience
• How to find a mentor

We will share mentoring best practices, hear from a mentoring pair about their mentoring journey (and why it was worth the time and effort) and provide a next step action plan to get you on your way as a mentee!

Dealing with Financial Stress provided by SupportLinc

Finances continues to be a major source of stress for many people. In this presentation, attendees will learn some of the most common causes of financial stress. Additionally, they’ll learn to recognize the negative effects of financial stress as well as practical strategies to reduce or eliminate it.

Building Positive Self-Esteem: Strategies for Success provided by SupportLinc

From time to time, everyone faces circumstances that make it hard to feel good about themselves. This presentation is designed to provide attendees with ideas and practical strategies that they can begin using immediately to increase self-esteem and can begin to develop an overall healthier mindset.

SupportLinc EAP Overview for Benefits-eligible Employees

Life can be a juggling act. It takes time and energy to balance your work, family and personal wellbeing. The SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available around-the-clock, 365 days a year, to help manage life’s challenges, at no cost to Penn State benefit-eligible employees and their families. This seminar will provide an overview of SupportLinc services, expert guidance, and valuable resources – all 100% confidential – for a wide array of personal and work-related concerns, including stress, anxiety, grief, mindfulness, relationship issues, dependent care and much, much more.

Mentoring 101: The Basics for Mentors

Have you been thinking about finding a mentor but don’t know where to start?

Join us for an information session to learn more about:

• The benefits of mentoring
• The roles of the mentor and mentee
• Characteristics of a successful mentoring experience
• How to find a mentor

We will share mentoring best practices, hear from a mentoring pair about their mentoring journey (and why it was worth the time and effort) and provide a next step action plan to get you on your way as a mentee!

Mentoring 101: The Basics for Mentees

Have you been thinking about finding a mentor but don’t know where to start?

Join us for an information session to learn more about:

• The benefits of mentoring
• The roles of the mentor and mentee
• Characteristics of a successful mentoring experience
• How to find a mentor

We will share mentoring best practices, hear from a mentoring pair about their mentoring journey (and why it was worth the time and effort) and provide a next step action plan to get you on your way as a mentee!