Guest speaker Beth Hartmann, lecturer in the Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, spoke to participants in the CoE staff mentoring program on March 12 about being more productive in both professional and personal environments. Topics covered included time and technology management, prioritization of roles and responsibilities, and nutrition and wellness. Read the presentation. … Continue reading imPROVE you Luncheon – Beth Hartmann, “The Path to Extraordinary Productivity”
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imPROVE you Luncheon – Julie Nuter, “Being in the Driver’s Seat for One’s Career”
On January 20, 2015, Julie Nuter, associate vice president for university human resources, talked with the imPROVE you Staff Mentoring Program about building a personal brand to set the course for one’s career. Nuter also led an interactive discussion about being a staff member in the university setting and asked for feedback about what works … Continue reading imPROVE you Luncheon – Julie Nuter, “Being in the Driver’s Seat for One’s Career”
imPROVE you Luncheon – Elaine Newell, “Let’s Talk About Civility”
The College of Engineering imPROVE you Staff Mentoring Program welcomed Elaine Newell, ombuds at Iowa State University, Nov. 12, 2014. With an audience of about 30, Newell discussed civility within the workplace. She guided attendees through choosing professional qualities that mattered most, and what the university community can do to improve on other interpersonal professional … Continue reading imPROVE you Luncheon – Elaine Newell, “Let’s Talk About Civility”
imPROVE you – Fall 2014 Kick-off Event
Participants in the imPROVE you Staff Mentoring Program got a chance to connect through a kick-off event held September 4, 2014. After College of Engineering Dean Sarah Rajala gave a few opening remarks, the group launched into several icebreakers that had people laughing while also learning more about one another.