Faculty

Get acquainted with what AU has to offer you and your students, or take a break from teaching to expand your own skills and knowledge through our training.

We offer classes on topics including:

• Financial Wellness
• Physical Wellness
• Professional skills such as time management, interpersonal communication, and conflict resolution
• How to use software such as Blackboard and Powerpoint

How to Register

If you are a Faculty member who does not supervise staff, please email training@american.edu for more information about registering for training classes at AU. Faculty Supervisors who manage staff may log in to the new learning management system, ULearn, to register for classes.

Suggested Training for All Faculty

New Faculty Orientation (full-time and adjunct)

Preventing Harassment, Promoting Respect

Time Management

Creating a Service Culture

Exploring Intercultural Communication

Safe Space Sticker Program

Using PowerPoint Effectively (and other software training)

One-on-one Blackboard Training (contact Anna Olson for information & appointments)

Suggested Training for Faculty who Supervise Staff

Faculty who are interested in registering for a professional development training offered by Human Resources can send their name, AU ID, and session title to training@american.edu.  

PMP Orientation

Setting Meaningful Goals

Coaching

Appraising and Rewarding Performance

Employment Policies: What Every Manager Needs to Know

Training for Students

As a faculty member, you may want to direct your students to take advantage of training that is particularly valuable for them in your course.