Frequently Asked Questions

• How can I find out what workshops are currently being offered?
• Can we have private training just for our office/department?
• How can I find out what information will be covered in a specific workshop?
• Is there a cost to attend the workshops listed on the Training & Development Calendar?
• Do I need to register for a workshop in advance?  How do I register?
• How are the topics of workshops chosen?
• What do I need to bring to a workshop?
• Who is eligible to register for these workshops?
• Who do I call with questions?
• Can I get a record of the training sessions I have attended?
• How can we request a workshop that is not on the current schedule?
• How can I advance in my career here at USD?

How can I find out what workshops are currently being offered?
There are three ways to find out what workshops are being offered:

• The Training & Development calendar is available on the website at www.sandiego.edu/hr/training.  You can see what workshops are being offered, when they are scheduled and the location. 
• In addition to the calendar, an e-mail is sent out each month to the campus community to inform employees about the current month’s training sessions. 
• You can also view the training calendar and workshop descriptions on the bulletin board outside of the Human Resources office in Maher Hall, Room 101.

Can we have private training just for our office/department?
Yes! We often work with departments to customize training opportunities to meet their specific needs.  We will meet with the department supervisor(s) to determine the training objectives.  Once we have this information, we can customize a session for you.  Contact Karen (ext. 2764) or Janice (ext. 2722) for more information.

How can I find out what information will be covered in a specific workshop?
Workshop descriptions are available for all sessions offered.  You can view these descriptions on the Training & Development website at www.sandiego.edu/hr/training or on the bulletin board outside of the Human Resources office in Maher 101.

Is there a cost to attend the workshops listed on the Training & Development Calendar?
Training opportunities offered at USD are a benefit to employees with no cost attached unless otherwise noted on the workshop description.  These sessions are a free to faculty, administrators and staff.

Do I need to register for a workshop in advance?  How do I register?
Knowing how many employees to expect will insure that we have a large enough room and adequate materials.  We do request that employees use one of the following ways to register:

• Online Oracle Employee Self Service at https://oracleapps.sandiego.edu (click on USD Employee Self Service and then Learner Home)
• E-mail usdtraining@sandiego.edu
• call the Training Registration Line at ext. 6619. This will allow us to adequately prepare for your attendance and communicate with you about the session. 

How are the topics of workshops chosen?
Feedback from employees and supervisors are a significant factor when determining what training opportunities to offer.  Our goal is to support USD employees in their roles, so if you have a suggestion for a workshop or other learning opportunity, please let us know at usdtraining@sandiego.edu.  You can also call Janice Evelyn, Training & Development Coordinator, at ext. 2722.

What do I need to bring to a workshop?
Materials will be provided to participants, but it is always a good idea to bring a pen or pencil and perhaps some note paper.

Who is eligible to register for these workshops?
All USD faculty, administrators, and staff members are invited to attend the workshops offered unless otherwise specified in the workshop description. 

Who do I call with questions?
Janice Evelyn, Training & Development Coordinator – Ext. 2722 or jevelyn@sandiego.edu.

Can I get a record of all of the training sessions I have attended?
The Training & Development staff keeps track of workshop participants and can provide this information upon request.

How can we request a workshop that is not on the current schedule?
We are always looking for new ideas.  Please contact Janice Evelyn, Training & Development Coordinator, at ext. 2722 or jevelyn@sandiego.edu to share your ideas or requests.

How can I advance in my career here at USD?
There are many opportunities within USD for advancement.  Please contact Karen Kitchen at ext. 2764 to arrange a time to discuss your career goals.  We look forward to supporting you in any way that we can.