Staff Development Week is designed to inspire learning, personal growth, and practical skill-building beyond the workplace. Through engaging sessions on a variety of topics, employees can explore new interests, gain useful life skills, and enhance their overall well-being. (Read More)
Human Resources
Hiring Hacks for Staff Employees (Mar. 19)
Human Resources is offering a one-hour workshop to help staff master techniques to identify, attract, and hire top talent, ensuring the right fit for your team. (Read More)
Active Listening: Connection Through Communication (Feb. 19)
Unlock the secret to deeper connections and smoother workplace interactions with active listening. Learn practical techniques to enhance understanding, foster collaboration, and create stronger connections. (Read More).
Lenten Staff/Faculty UP Retreat (Mar. 21)
A time for individual and communal spiritual reflection and renewal, this half-day contemplative retreat will explore the poetry of the Lenten Season as a source of spiritual reflection and renewal. (Read More).
HR Workshop: Conflict Management—Navigating Workplace Disputes (Jan. 15)
Conflicts arise everywhere—at work, at home, and in everyday life. Join us to learn practical tools to navigate disputes effectively, fostering healthier relationships and stronger collaboration in any setting. This engaging session will provide actionable strategies to turn challenges into opportunities for growth. (Read More).
2024 University Staff Awards
Congratulations to the recipients of this year’s University Staff Awards, honoring the remarkable contributions and dedication of team members who consistently demonstrate excellence and make UP a special place to work and learn. (Read More).
Spring 2025 Lunchtime Learning Sessions
Lunchtime sessions are created to foster continuous learning, collaboration, and personal growth through engaging, informal educational programs to learn about a specific topic or skill. Hear speakers from across the UP community as they cover a variety of subjects, such as leadership development, professional development, wellness, and much more. (Read More)
Home Purchase Opportunity Exclusively for University of Portland Employees
In an effort both to support the University’s strategic investment plans and to benefit our employees, the University is offering two of its residential properties for sale to interested faculty or staff employees. This opportunity will allow qualified employees to purchase the home at a pre-determined price (based upon an independent appraisal) under our Employee Home Loan Program with a $40,000 forgivable loan. (Read More)
Human Resources Brown Bag Session: Staff Employee Handbook (Nov. 19)
Join us for our final Brown Bag education session of the year, which will focus on updated policies and progress of the Staff Employee Handbook. (Read More).
Bridging Differences: Effective Communication in a Diverse Environment (Oct. 31)
Human Resources will host a workshop focused on essential strategies for inclusive communication in our diverse campus community. This presentation will equip you with practical tools to navigate cross-cultural interactions, mitigate biases, and leverage diverse perspectives. (Read More).