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Workplace Culture

Our Mission

The Workplace Culture team is committed to providing supervisors and teams with learning experiences through professional development activities, including workshops, programs, and initiatives. We recognize and celebrate achievements and hard work through regular appreciation events, fostering a culture of exceptional care, exceptional accountability, and exceptional results.

Workplace Development

We strive to enhance the professional growth and satisfaction of UVU employees by providing comprehensive training, coaching, and development opportunities. We aim to provide UVU’s workforce with the tools that provide behavior change, improve performance, and cultivate long-term engagement through various programs, including leadership development, staff workshops, full-day trainings, coaching, and more.

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UVULEAD

UVULEAD is a leadership development program designed to empower UVU supervisors with the knowledge, skills, and insights necessary to excel in their leadership roles. By participating in UVULEAD, supervisors will enhance their leadership capabilities and contribute to a more supportive, welcoming, and effective organizational culture at UVU.

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UVUDEVELOP

In this program, you will embark on a series of workshops curated to align with our UVU’s staff competencies. Each workshop is crafted to enhance specific skill sets. As you participate in these sessions, you'll gain invaluable knowledge, insight, and practical expertise.

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Additional Training

The Workplace Culture team also administers coaching and training opportunities from external professional development organizations. Some of these include Birkman coaching, Crucial Conversations, Getting Things Done, and Influencer. These options can be requested for an entire team or on an individual level as part of an employee's professional development.

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LinkedIn Learning AI Resources

Utah Valley University's mission is to prepare students for success in work and life.  As such, UVU encourages the responsible, ethical, secure, and lawful application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by its faculty, staff, and students to enhance learning, research, and administrative activities.

Appreciation, Recognition, and Events

We foster a culture of appreciation and recognition that aligns with UVU’s principles of exceptional care, accountability, and results. By valuing and celebrating our employees' contributions, we not only enhance their professional growth and satisfaction but also drive the success of our students and the institution as a whole. We cultivate appreciation through regular events, trainings, and aiding with the University's award processes.