Core Curriculum for Managers & Supervisors

About the Program

Supervisors at OSU play a key role in enabling employees to do their best work. The Core Curriculum for Supervisors training program is designed for all Oregon State University managers, supervisors, and lead workers. The objective of this program is for learners to understand the responsibilities they have in their role as a supervisor, and to be able to empower employees in every stage of employment.

Intended Audience

This program has been designed to meet the needs of learners with:

  • varied managerial/supervisory responsibilities (classified staff, professional staff, academic staff, volunteers, and/or student employees); and
  • varied managerial/supervisory experience (prior supervisory experience within OSU or another organization; those who are new to management; and those who have worked in multiple supervisory roles across the institution).

Role Learners are Preparing For

At the end of this program, learners will:

  • have a solid understanding about the principles and policies that apply to our employees;
  • know how to navigate within the space of talent management activities;
  • recognize when, and how, to provide equal opportunity & access to employees; and
  • be familiar with the OSU resources and responsibilities relating to employee health, safety, and wellbeing.

Registration

Core Curriculum includes three courses that can be taken in any order: Performance Management, Recruitment & Retention, and Reporting Responsibilities. All three courses are offered Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer terms. Supervisors are encouraged to attend all three courses within the first six months of their roles, and again as refreshers when needed. Register for a single Course, or all three in a Bundled Registration below!

 

To request accommodations, please email [email protected]

Course Information

Subject-matter experts from across campus will present material relevant to OSU supervisors in an online classroom.

For some courses, the content will build on pre-work in an applied manner. Completing the pre-work will help you prepare questions you may have about the material (e.g., where you may need clarification or further explanation). Pre-work assignments are sent sent to participants via confirmation email after they have enrolled in a course.

View specific dates and times of upcoming sessions in the Registration section of this webpage.

Session Description Pre-Work?
Reporting Responsibilities (When in doubt, report it out!)

Understand your reporting obligations as a supervisor at OSU.

Topics include:

  • Campus Security Authority Training
  • Safety, Incident Reporting & Workers' Compensation
  • Preventing & Responding to Sexual Misconduct & Discrimination
Yes, approximately 1 hour.
Recruitment & Retention (Hire great people, keep great people!)

Understand how to recruit, and retain, a team.

Topics include:

  • Employment Equity & Affirmative Action at OSU
  • Position Descriptions & Appointments
  • Onboarding New Employees
  • Employee Wellbeing Resources
Yes, approximately 15 minutes
Performance Management (Grow a successful team!)

Understand your role as a "people manager," and how to navigate within the space of talent management activities at OSU.

Topics include:

  • Setting Expectations
  • Performance and Development Goals
  • Performance Improvement Strategies
  • Effective 1:1s
Not at this time.