Professional Development
The UTEP Division of Student Affairs is committed to the growth and advancement of our professional staff and student employees. The listing below represents just a few of the many online options our employees have for continued professional development. We hope these resources help build skills in important areas that will continue to serve our students, staff, and Division well. Check this site periodically for updated resources and opportunities. Please contact Louie Rodriguez, Associate Vice President for Divisional Operations and Strategic Initiatives at lrodriguez35@utep.edu with any questions.
CampusLabs Student Affairs Assessment Credential
The Foundational-level Student Affairs Assessment credential is designed for new professionals with limited assessment experience or experienced student affairs professionals with limited assessment knowledge and experience. This credential is exclusively available to the Campus Labs student affairs assessment member campus community. To request access, please contact Louie Rodriguez at lrodriguez35@utep.edu.
CampusLabs Student Affairs Assessment Credential
ACPA – College Student Educators International Professional development webinars
This national student affairs organization many opportunities to gain the skills, knowledge and tools so you are more effective in your job and your work with students.
ACPA Professional DevelopmentDeer Oaks Employee Assistance Program
Deer Oaks Employee Assistance program offers a variety of online articles and trainings on topics such as:
- Parenting Information
- Professional Development
- Supervisor Training
- Health & Wellness
You can access Deer Oaks by following the link below. Username & Password: UTEP
Coursera
Coursera courses include everything from free courses to full master’s programs, offered through some of the top universities in the country.
- Courses from four to ten weeks long
- One to two hour video lectures a week
- Learn at your own pace
To participate in these courses, visit the link below to create a free account and search for free courses and content to see their wide array of offerings.
edX
edX is a global nonprofit, with hundreds of classes and courses from over 120 major Universities and Colleges around the world. Most of the individual course can be audited free of charge.
- Topics ranging from computer science to leadership
- Classes are designed to support learners at every stage of their career
The link below takes you directly to the course list. Learners will need to set up an account – free of charge.
Alison
Alison is a free online training and education platform that focuses on workplace skills. It offers over 1,000 courses with free access. While there is a charge to obtain a certification, all courses are free to enroll in and complete. Topics include areas such as:
- Technology
- Language
- Science
- Health
- Marketing
To utilize Alison’s training options, visit the site link below to create a free account.