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Join VCU's Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute, L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs, for the HIGHER Ground virtual open house. During this interactive event, participants will have the opportunity to learn about the program, application process, program benefits and hear firsthand experiences from alumni. Questions: https://gehli.vcu.edu/programs/higher-ground-womens-leadership-development-program/. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Kiara Faulks at faulksks@vcu.edu or (757) 320-6597 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_f3biPmyxT9G6mw_HQW43rQ.

Apply by June 30 for one of the IExcel Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Certificate specialization online courses that begin on July 12. These courses are being offered a la carte for VCU faculty and staff. Applicants may choose one or two specialization courses (Cultivating Inclusive Learning Environments D527, Diversity and Inclusion in Healthcare D604 or Advancing Diversity and Equity in Corporate Settings D707) to be taken online July 12-Aug. 9. The a la carte fee is $500 per course, payable by departmental transfer. A certificate will be awarded to each participant who successfully completes the course. Enrollment is limited. Questions: https://iexcel.vcu.edu/leadership/. Apply at the following URL. For more information, contact Jan Altman, Ph.D., IExcel Education executive director, at IExcel@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVj1Xzs_sX8QgxMBj8CxydUoaXxWQR-61Rk9cSio28u7xLfA/viewform?usp=sf_link.

Coming up

Experienced Supervisors Institute

Tuesday, Jul. 13, 2021 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Add to calendar https://pmg.vcu.edu/professional-development/esi/ 13-07-2021 09:00:00 13-07-2021 16:30:00 15 Experienced Supervisors Institute The VCU Performance Management Group invites supervisors, managers and project leaders to the upcoming Experienced Supervisors Institute on July 13-15 at Maymont. This professional development course will help to build the necessary competencies to move beyond the role of a managing supervisor to becoming an influential leader. Apply at the following URL. Experienced Supervisors Institute Mandy Fowler afowler3@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

The VCU Performance Management Group invites supervisors, managers and project leaders to the upcoming Experienced Supervisors Institute on July 13-15 at Maymont. This professional development course will help to build the necessary competencies to move beyond the role of a managing supervisor to becoming an influential leader. Apply at the following URL. For more information, contact Mandy Fowler at afowler3@vcu.edu or (804) 218-2889 or visit https://pmg.vcu.edu/professional-development/esi/.

'Craft Beer Essentials' Online

Friday, Jul. 23, 2021 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Add to calendar https://ocpe.vcu.edu/craftbeer 23-07-2021 18:00:00 23-07-2021 20:00:00 15 'Craft Beer Essentials' Online VCU's Office of Continuing and Professional Education will hold its two-evening course live online on Fridays, July 23 and July 30. Learn about the types and styles of craft beer, the history of each and the regional history of craft beer with RVA Beer Guy Lee Graves. A book is included. The course is limited to participants age 21 and older. VCU alumni, employee and military discounts are available. 'Craft Beer Essentials' Online VCU Office of Continuing and Professional Education ocpe@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

VCU's Office of Continuing and Professional Education will hold its two-evening course live online on Fridays, July 23 and July 30. Learn about the types and styles of craft beer, the history of each and the regional history of craft beer with RVA Beer Guy Lee Graves. A book is included. The course is limited to participants age 21 and older. VCU alumni, employee and military discounts are available. For more information, contact VCU Office of Continuing and Professional Education at ocpe@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1322 or visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/craftbeer.

Introduce Students to VCU and the Common Book

Monday, Aug. 16, 2021 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Add to calendar https://forms.gle/42f3NKMEyQeHuLUs8 16-08-2021 10:00:00 16-08-2021 17:00:00 15 Introduce Students to VCU and the Common Book The Common Book Program invites faculty and staff to welcome first-year students to VCU by facilitating a 50-minute August Common Book discussion on Aug. 16 or Aug. 17 via Zoom. The 2020-21 Common Book, "Rising" by Elizabeth Rush, looks at the impact of climate change and rising sea levels on U.S. coastal communities. Questions: http://commonbook.vcu.edu. Register at the following URL. Introduce Students to VCU and the Common Book Elizabeth Fagan fagane@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

The Common Book Program invites faculty and staff to welcome first-year students to VCU by facilitating a 50-minute August Common Book discussion on Aug. 16 or Aug. 17 via Zoom. The 2020-21 Common Book, "Rising" by Elizabeth Rush, looks at the impact of climate change and rising sea levels on U.S. coastal communities. Questions: http://commonbook.vcu.edu. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Elizabeth Fagan at fagane@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/42f3NKMEyQeHuLUs8.

Notices

Submit Items to The Compass Orientation Guide

The Compass, created by VCU's media outlets, is the ultimate survival guide for new students and transfers. The publication includes articles written by VCU student staff, local advertisements and contributions from VCU departments and organizations. The Compass will be available through the VCU Mobile app, promoted during Weeks of Welcome and linked throughout multiple avenues reaching thousands of students and families. Submit by July 12. For more information, contact Dominique Lee at leeds3@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1642 or visit https://drive.google.com/file/d/1V4_Eb6ZfEJ9vmW_1n8YIOEbRUVsTCTEy/view?usp=sharing.

VCU OCPE Personal and Professional Development Courses and Events

VCU's Office of Continuing and Professional Education offers online learning for the VCU community and members of the public. Choose from aikido, bookkeeping, computer skills, counseling and behavioral health, craft beer, cultural competency and languages, customer service, event planning, Excel, Google Analytics, paralegal studies, play therapy, podcasting, storytelling, supervisory and leadership, and test prep for the GMAT, GRE, and LSAT, ACT and SAT, and MCAT, PCAT, and DAT, and WordPress. For more information, contact VCU Office of Continuing and Professional Education at ocpe@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1322 or visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/courses/.

Virginia Overtime Wage Act

Beginning July 1, Virginia employers, including VCU, will be subject to the Virginia Overtime Wage Act. The act states new overtime pay requirements including the elimination of paying overtime leave in lieu of overtime pay, except for police officers. Employees with existing overtime leave will be able to retain these balances. Learn more about the Overtime Wage Act at the following URL. For more information, contact VCU HR at askhr@vcu.edu or visit https://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/docs/default-source/hr/210525_va_ot_act_memorandum_final.pdf?Status=Temp&sfvrsn=22b220e_2.

Recreational Sports Facilities Hours for July 4

All VCU Recreational Sports facilities will have special hours of operation on Independence Day, July 4. View the hours at the following URL. For more information, contact Amanda Simmons at alsimmons@vcu.edu or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/facilities/hours/.

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