Our Mission and Upcoming Courses
Human Resource Development (HRD) wants our Auburn employees to be INVOLVED in their career progression, LEARN from and with peers, and GROW personally and professionally. This mission brings all of us into direct alignment with Auburn’s Strategic Plan:
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To have an elevated Auburn experience (AU Strategic Plan Goal #1)
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To have an exceptional and engaged faculty and staff (AU Strategic Plan Goal #4)
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To achieve operational excellence (AU Strategic Plan Goal #6)
Be INVOLVED in your career progression
We want each employee to have the ability to perform the tasks required to do the job and have the right skill-set to be successful in that job. Skills include University Systems, Info Tech, Compliance Regulations, Campus Administration, Human Resources, and University Research.
LEARN from and with peers
We want each employee to build and maintain collaborative relationships to work effectively toward common goals, while strengthening the skills required to appreciate diverse viewpoints and shared responsibilities. Skills include Teamwork, Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity.
GROW personally and professionally
We want each employee to develop themselves and their career through continual personal and professional learning, awareness of one’s strengths and weaknesses, navigating career opportunities and networking to build relationships. Skills include Leadership Development, Supervision and Management Development, Communication, Risk Management, Health & Wellness, Safety & Security, and Financial Awareness.
WELCOME TO ELEVATED, AUBURN’S EMPLOYEE EDUCATION CENTER
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Easily enroll in and track training (classroom, virtual and self-paced).
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Receive course recommendations that will help you gain skills and grow professionally.
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Access your learning transcript for previously completed courses.
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Utilize a learning platform that features more accessible content and request learning accommodations as needed.
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If you are a supervisor: Enroll your employees in training opportunities with the new manager dashboard.

Using the System
We invite you to check out these Quick Tip guides:
Elevated Course Schedule
PLEASE NOTE:
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All Campus Safety and Security classes will be held in the Campus Safety and Security Building, 543 W. Magnolia Ave.
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The course schedule is subject to change without notice. Please check ElevatED for the latest course information.
Be INVOLVED in Your Career Progression
Course Code |
Course Title |
Facilitator |
Date |
Time |
VIA |
US100C |
Introduction to Self Service Banner (SSB) Financial System |
Michelle Hancock |
Thursday, June 8 |
2:30-4:30 p.m. |
1206 |
US110C |
Purchasing Card Policy |
Lisa Rampy |
Tuesday, June 13 |
9:30-11:30 a.m. |
1204A/B |
HR103C |
Human Resources-Payroll Processes and Leave Administration |
Jeff Urstadt |
Wednesday, June 14 |
2:30-4:30 p.m. |
1204A/B |
US105C |
eJournal Voucher User Training |
Michelle Hancock |
Thursday, June 15 |
2:30-4:30 p.m. |
1206 |
US101C |
Introduction to the Banner Admin Financial System |
Michelle Hancock |
Tuesday, June 20 |
3-4:30 p.m. |
1206 |
US108C |
TigerBuy Training |
Matthew Pike and Tonya Hollis |
June 26-27 |
2-4:30 p.m. |
1206 |
UR100C |
Introduction to Sponsored Projects Administration |
Tony Ventimiglia Gina Bailey |
Monday, July 10 |
1:30-4:30 p.m. |
1204B |
US106C |
eTravel Vouchers |
Ginny Yarbrough |
Tuesday, July 11 |
3-4:30 p.m. |
1206 |
HR104C |
Onboarding: Making Connections and Bridging the Gaps |
Kristine Ball |
Wednesday, July 12 |
9:30-11:30 a.m. |
1204B |
US108C |
TigerBuy Training |
Matthew Pike and Tonya Hollis |
July 17-18 |
2-4:30 p.m. |
1206 |
US107C |
Kronos Timekeeping |
Jeff Urstadt |
Friday, July 28 |
10-11:30 a.m. |
1204A/B |
US108C |
TigerBuy Training |
Matthew Pike and Tonya Hollis |
Aug. 21-22 |
2-4:30 p.m. |
1206 |
US102C |
Reading Budget Balances in Banner and Other Related Budget Information |
LaRae Jackson |
To be determined |
To be determined |
To be determined |
US103C |
Understanding and Utilization of e-Print Reports |
LaRae Jackson |
To be determined |
To be determined |
To be determined |
LEARN From and With Peers
Course Code |
Course Title |
Facilitator |
Date |
Time |
VIA |
TW104V |
Emotional Intelligence |
Moriah Kent |
Friday, June 16 |
9-11 a.m. |
Zoom |
DI100C |
Contemporary Issues in Workplace Diversity and Inclusion |
Rochelle Johnson |
Tuesday, June 27 |
2:30-4 p.m. |
1204B |
TW102C |
Working with High Conflict People |
Kevin Coonrod |
Wednesday, July 19 |
8:30-11:30 a.m. |
1204B |
DI104C |
Informing an Everyday Diversity and Inclusion Mindset |
Rochelle Johnson |
Tuesday, July 25 |
2:30-4 p.m. |
1204B |
TW105C |
Building and Sustaining a Winning Team |
Chris Richie |
Friday, July 28 |
2:30-4 p.m. |
1204B |
GROW Personally and Professionally
Course Code |
Course Title |
Facilitator |
Date |
Time |
VIA |
SS105C |
CPR/First Aid |
Lyn Littleton |
Thursday, May 25 |
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. |
Campus Safety and Security Building |
CM109V |
Designing Accessible Documents I: Microsoft Word |
Okunola Odeniyi |
Tuesday, May 30 |
10 a.m.-12 p.m. |
Zoom |
SM104C |
Succession Planning |
Jimmy Lawrence |
Tuesday, June 6 |
9:30-11:30 a.m. |
1204B |
CM110V |
Designing Accessible Documents II: Adobe Acrobat and PowerPoint |
Okunola Odeniyi |
Tuesday, June 6 |
10 a.m.-12 p.m. |
Zoom |
CM104V |
Working Among Multiple Generations |
Moriah Kent |
Thursday, June 8 |
9-11 a.m. |
Zoom |
SS100C |
Employee Emergency Preparedness |
Lyn Littleton |
Thursday, June 8 |
8:30-9:30 a.m. |
Campus Safety and Security Building |
SS101C |
Active Shooter Response |
Lyn Littleton, Floyd Johnson, and Keith Walton |
Thursday, June 8 |
9:45-11:45 a.m. |
Campus Safety and Security Building |
LD101C |
Professional Ethics |
Chris Richie |
Friday, June 9 |
2:30-4:30 p.m. |
1204B |
HW102V |
Stress Management |
Christina Newberry |
Tuesday, June 13 |
10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. |
Zoom |
CM106C |
Active Listening |
Kevin Coonrod |
Wednesday, June 14 |
8-9:30 a.m. |
1204B |
CM107C |
Active Listening Techniques: Underlying Interests |
Kevin Coonrod |
Wednesday, June 14 |
9:45-11:45 a.m. |
1204B |
FA100C |
Every Dollar Has a Name |
Traci Kelley |
Wednesday, June 21 |
10 a.m.-12 p.m. |
1204B |
CM108C |
Interpersonal Communications |
Jimmy Lawrence |
Wednesday, June 21 |
2:30-4:30 p.m. |
1204B |
SS105C |
CPR/First Aid |
Lyn Littleton |
Thursday, June 22 |
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. |
Campus Safety and Security Building |
PP102C |
Bullying in the Workplace |
Kevin Coonrod |
Tuesday, June 27 |
8:30-11:30 a.m. |
1204B |
PP104V |
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program |
Lee Busby |
Thursday, June 29 |
10-11 a.m. |
Zoom |
FA101C |
Financial Success Tools I Didn’t Learn in School |
Traci Kelley |
Tuesday, July 11 |
10 a.m.-12 p.m. |
1204B |
SM100V |
Management Fundamentals |
Kimberly Graham |
Tuesday, July 11 |
2-4:30 p.m. |
Zoom |
SS100C |
Employee Emergency Preparedness |
Lyn Littleton |
Thursday, July 13 |
8:30-9:30 a.m. |
Campus Safety and Security Building |
CM103V |
Effective Telephone Communication Skills |
Moriah Kent |
Thursday, July 13 |
9-11 a.m. |
Zoom |
SS101C |
Active Shooter Response |
Lyn Littleton, Floyd Johnson, and Keith Walton |
Thursday, July 13 |
9:45-11:45 a.m. |
Campus Safety and Security Building |
PP106V |
Retirement Planning for Tier II Employees |
Lee Busby |
Thursday, July 13 |
10-11 a.m. |
Zoom |
SM105C |
Employee Motivation |
Jimmy Lawrence |
Thursday, July 13 |
2:30-4:30 p.m. |
1204B |
SM101V |
Supervisor Basics |
Kimberly Graham |
Friday, July 14 |
9-11:30 a.m. |
Zoom |
SM106C |
Meeting Skills |
Jimmy Lawrence |
Wednesday, July 19 |
2:30-4:30 p.m. |
1204B |
PP105V |
How Auburn University's Retirement Plans Work |
Lee Busby |
Thursday, July 27 |
10-11 a.m. |
Zoom |
Additional Learning Opportunities
By request, one-on-one or small group training is offered by April McFarlin, Supervisor, Employee Records and Retention, for US104C Electronic Personnel Action Forms (EPAFs) and Human Resources Banner Admin. Submit your request to humnres@auburn.edu.
Looking Ahead
In 2023 and beyond, we will continue to enhance the ElevatED learning experience for our employee learners.
If you have questions, please email hrddept@auburn.edu.
HR Development is committed to making our learning materials and classes accessible to all employees. Email us at hrddept@auburn.edu if you have questions, accommodation requests or accessibility needs.