The IT Training and Development Department provides various learning opportunities throughout the year. This page will provide you with the details of the Upcoming Training Events.
New for 2025-2026
Beginning in 25-26, Workday Webinars will be conducted in Microsoft Teams. Follow the quick instructions below to register.
- Register for the webinar using the links below.
- After registering, you will receive a calendar invite with the Teams meeting link.
- Accept the invite to add the event to your calendar and easily access the meeting link in the event details on the day of the session.
Registered but unable to attend? Cancel your registration using the link in the calendar event.
Workday Orientation for Employees with New Security Roles
This training provides a foundational understanding of Workday, Workday Services and security roles essential for performing day-to-day responsibilities effectively. This session is designed for employees with newly assigned Workday security roles and those transitioning into positions requiring Workday access. Participants will gain insights into key Workday concepts, security roles, business processes, Workday updates, and available resources to support their Workday experience. This session will be interactive, with opportunities for Q&A to ensure you feel confident in using Workday for your new responsibilities.
Presenters:
- Stephanie Russell, Assistant Director, IT Training & Development
- Abby Christensen, Instructional Designer II
Target Audience:
Employees who have recently been assigned a new security related to HR, Payroll and Benefits functions
Upcoming Dates:
- February 18, 2026, 10:30 am to 11:30 am – Register Here
- March 18, 2026, 10:30 am to 11:30 am – Register Here
- April 22, 2026, 10:30 am to 11:30 am – Register Here
Webinars
Staffing Changes and Impacts to Benefits
Join us as we review the best practices when employees’ appointments change for the summer or fall semester and how those can impact their insurance coverage. This webinar provides collaboration guidance between HR Benefits and Payroll Offices on staffing and compensation actions in the multiple scenarios that cause possible insurance impacts.
Date: March 18, 2026, 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Presenters: René Quiroz
Target Audience: HR Partner, HR Contact, Payroll Partner, Benefits Partner, Graduate Studies Partner
Job Change Templates
Join us as we take a closer look at recent updates to the Job Change business process. We’ll review Job Change reasons, introduce newly available Job Change templates, and discuss best practices designed to support smooth, accurate, and efficient job changes.
Date: April 1, 2026, 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Presenters: Abby Christensen
Target Audience: HR Partner, HR Contact
12 Over 9 Participation Review
Join us for this session designed to help better understand the 12 over 9 program and the annual participation review process. During this webinar, we’ll walk through the 12 over 9 participation list that is emailed to Benefits Partners each year, explain how to read and interpret the data, and demonstrate how to determine whether workers should be included in the program for the upcoming year.
Date: June 3, 2026, 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Presenters: Vicky Brinkman
Target Audience: Benefits Partners