Managers and supervisors at OSU play a key role in enabling employees to do their best work. The Core Curriculum for Managers and Supervisors is a training program 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 as supervisor, and to be able to empower employees in every stage of employment.
This course has been designed to meet the needs of OSU managers and supervisors with:
At the end of this course, learners will:
The instructor-led training builds on the pre-work in an applied manner. Learners can expect the pre-work to take about three hours to complete. Completing the pre-work will help prepare you for the following:
Subject-matter experts from across campus will present material relevant to OSU supervisors and managers.
This program consists of four live sessions, each 3.75 hours in length. View specific dates and times of upcoming sessions in the Registration section of this webpage.
Session | Description | Presenters |
1. You Are Here |
The objective of the first day is context-setting, and answering the question, "Where am I?" Session 1 introduces the principles and policies that apply to our employees |
University Human Resources - Human Resources Strategic Partners University Human Resources - Employee & Labor Relations |
2. Talent Management | Session 2 focuses on the learner's role as a "People Manager," and how to navigate within the space of talent management activities |
University Human Resources - Human Resources Strategic Partners University Human Resources - Employee & Labor Relations University Human Resources - Classification & Compensation |
3. Equal Opportunity & Access Principles and Practice | Session 3 provides a holistic overview of when, and how, to provide equal opportunity & access to employees. The objective is for learners to understand the responsibilities they have in their role as a supervisor | Equal Opportunity & Access |
4. Employee Health, Safety and Wellbeing |
Session 4 supports the learner's understanding of OSU resources and responsibilities relating to employee health, safety, and wellbeing. The objective is for learners to understand the responsibilities they have in their role as a supervisor and be able to connect employees with resources Session 4 wraps up with a 'call to action,' as learners reflect on how they can transfer the workshop's material into their jobs |
Clery Act Reporting Office Environmental Health & Safety Insurance Risk Management Services University Human Resources - Employee & Labor Relations University Human Resources - Work Life at OSU University Human Resources - Learning & Development |