You’ll leave this session able to describe what neurodivergence and related terms mean, some of the strengths associated with specific neurodivergent identities and experiences, how neurodiversity can manifest as cultural diversity, and common themes in neurodivergent people’s varied experiences of workplace climate and culture. You’ll also leave with a framework (Universal Design for Learning or UDL for short) you can use in any workplace situation to make our “different minds” work together better!

Competency Alignment:

About the instructor:

Laurel Bastian (she/her) is a Faculty Consultant with the Teaching Engagement Program who provides training, consultation, and professional development to UO faculty, specializing in access, inclusion, and student wellbeing. Prior to UO, she was faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business, where she taught professional and intercultural communications.

About Professional Edge:

Professional Edge is an industry-informed collection of short courses designed to help students develop cutting-edge skills essential in the modern job market. Build targeted, practical skills in an interactive and engaging format and distinguish yourself in a field of other job applicants. As a participant, you'll receive guidance from instructors informed by the latest business trends and leave with tangible tools and stories you can leverage in your career search.

This is a two-part series occurring on May 3rd and May 17th from 12-4pm. Participants who attend both days of this program and fulfill all requirements are eligible to earn a Power BI Essentials microcredential from the Lundquist College of Business. Enrollment Deadline: Friday, April 26th Today and every day in the future, organizations you will work for will collect vast amounts of data - and your challenge will be to make sense of it. Excel spreadsheets have their place, but they're static, limited in their ability to visualize data, and time-consuming to build and use. In this training, you will be equipped with the skills to move beyond the confines of stagnant data and transform it into a living, breathing dashboard. After this training, you will be able to confidently use Power BI to: Transform data: Format data to extract actionable insights. Create data models: Present your data intuitively and in a visually engaging way, making it easier for your audience to understand complex information. Visualize data: Tell the story of your data in quick, responsive analytics. Share assets: The power of automation ensures that your data reaches the right people at the right time. In a data-driven world, your ability to extract meaningful insights and make informed decisions is a game-changer.

Power BI empowers you with the skills you need to drive decision-making processes, giving you a competitive edge in the job market. NACE Competency Alignment: Critical Thinking, Technology About Professional Edge: Professional Edge is an industry-informed collection of short courses designed to help students develop cutting-edge skills essential in the modern job market. Build targeted, practical skills in an interactive and engaging format and distinguish yourself in a field of other job applicants. As a participant, you'll receive guidance from instructors informed by the latest business trends and leave with tangible tools and stories you can leverage in your career search.

Enroll by the April 26th deadline to secure your spot!

Join us for a comprehensive training program designed to equip participants with the essential knowledge and skills needed to effectively navigate business continuity planning. This is a two-part series occurring April 19 and May 3 with an anticipated 2 hours of additional independent work outside of the training. Participants who attend both days of this program and fulfill all requirements are eligible to earn a Business Continuity Essentials microcredential from the Lundquist College of Business. Enrollment Deadline: April 17 With the unpredictable nature of today’s business landscape, being prepared for unexpected disruptions is more critical than ever. Through a blend of interactive sessions, real-world case studies, simulation exercises, and expert-led discussions, participants will learn how to develop robust continuity plans, identify critical business functions, and gain practical insights into risk assessment and crisis management in the dynamic world of business! Whether you're aiming to enhance your resume or simply interested in gaining a deeper understanding of business continuity planning, this program is an excellent opportunity to develop marketable skills and earn a Business Continuity Essentials microcredential upon meeting all requirements. Enroll today to take the first step towards becoming a proactive and prepared business leader. About the Presenters:  Krista Dillon currently serves as the chief of staff and senior director of operations for Safety and Risk Services at the University of Oregon. In her role, she manages the Emergency Management and Continuity program as well as a number of interdepartmental teams including the Incident Management Team, Campus Vulnerability Assessment Team, and Behavioral Evaluation and Threat Assessment Team, and Demonstration Team. Ms. Dillon has held several roles within the Emergency Management program at the University of Oregon since 2004. Ms. Dillon is a former current chair of the International Association of Emergency Manager’s Universities and Colleges Caucus. Ms. Dillon serves as both an incident commander and a planning section chief on the University of Oregon’s Incident Management Team. Ms. Dillon has a master's in community and regional planning from the University of Oregon. Sierra Schlegelmann Administrative Program Assistant, Safety and Risk Services University of Oregon alumni ‘23, Bachelor of Science, Business Administration Jackie Kamstra, Global Business Continuity Director, MBA, CBCI, ARM, works for a global, fortune 500 corporation based in Oregon. University of Oregon alumni ‘08, Bachelor of Science, Public Relations. Enroll by the April 12th deadline to reserve your spot!