Student Employee Development Series


Professional development opportunities designed for student employees to learn necessary workplace skills, become effective team members, and collaborate with other student employees. Interactive presentation details and registration information is available online at utrgv.edu/training.

All sessions are Interactive and presented via online delivery/zoom

Series Schedule

Download the UTRGV Student Employee Development Series Summer 2025 schedule and session descriptions

Program Series July

Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am 

Date: July 16th

Location: Virtual Zoom Sessions

Description:

Elevate Your Career Game! This session isn't just a gateway; it's your golden ticket to crush it in the workplace.

  • Sharpen your critical thinking and active listening skills
  • Initiate self-engagement and motivation
  • Identify the characteristics of an effective team member
  • Acknowledge the power of perceptions

Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am 

Date: July 23th

Location: Virtual Zoom Sessions

Description:

  • Explore different communication styles
  • Learn conflict resolution skills to avoid misunderstandings
  • Identify your unique communication tendencies

Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am 

Date: July 30th

Location: Virtual Zoom Sessions

Description:

  • Learn the benefits of setting meaningful goals
  • Explore the 5 Golden Rules of Goal Setting for Success
  • Practice S.M.A.R.T. Goals
  • How to overcome obstacles to your goals

Program Series August

Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Date: August 6th

Location: Virtual Zoom Sessions

Description:

  • Embracing Opportunities to Strengthen Intellectual Wellness
  • Exploring Personal Preferences
  • Forming Positive Health Habits for Intellectual Wellness

Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Date: Aug 13

Location: Virtual Zoom Sessions

Description:

  • Discover What Drives You: A Values Exploration
  • Develop and Strengthen Your Resilience
  • Foster Essential Emotional Intelligence Skills