UVU Workplace Culture & Engagement partners across the university to strengthen the
employee experience by fostering connection, belonging, and professional growth. We
are committed to ensuring that every student, faculty member, and staff member feels
valued, supported, and engaged in their work.
Through employee engagement programs, professional development opportunities, and
meaningful recognition and appreciation efforts, we create learning experiences that
empower individuals and celebrate achievement. Guided by data-informed initiatives,
we cultivate a workplace culture grounded in exceptional care, exceptional accountability,
and exceptional results—where people feel connected, inspired, and excited about their
work.
The Employee Journey Strategy is an ongoing developmental, data-driven strategy designed by People & Culture that identifies, maps out, and analyzes key stages in the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, engagement, learning & development, well-being, recognition, leadership development, career growth, retention, and employee-alumni engagement.
The Workplace Culture and Engagement team hosts a wide array of appreciation and recognition events for employees. We love celebrating the wonderful people you are and the meaningful work you accomplish. Score discounted tickets to athletic events and performing arts, connect with coworkers at our summer food truck roundups, and celebrate colleagues as they reach meaningful milestones.
We proudly recognize outstanding employees through our Champion of UVU award program and support our campus-wide Distinguished Employee Awards. We also support day-to-day recognitions of exceptional care on our Awardco platform.
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.
UVULEAD is a leadership development program designed to empower UVU supervisors with the knowledge, skills, and insights necessary to excel in their leadership roles.
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UVUDEVELOP is a workshop program curated to help employees develop UVU’s core staff competencies and enhance specific skill sets.
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The Cultural Competency Workshops are designed to help participants gain the tools and skills to improve self-reflection and awareness, communicate effectively across different experiences and cultures, foster mutual respect, and promote an inclusive campus.
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The AI in Action program supports employees in developing the knowledge and skills needed to ethically, responsibly, and effectively utilize AI in their day-to-day work.
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UVUMENTOR Is a structured mentorship program aimed to help those employees in their first few years at UVU boost professional growth, network, and increase belonging at UVU!
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LinkedIn Learning is an online educational platform that helps you discover and develop business, technology-related, and creative skills through expert-led course videos.
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Paid premium workshops focusing on topics for effective communication, accountability, leadership, influence, and managing tasks to improve relationships and performance.
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The Birkman method is a powerful, research-backed tool that helps people understand what truly energizes them, what they need to thrive, and how they naturally show up at work.
Learn More about BirkmanThis Engagement Plan is our blueprint for creating a welcoming environment that empowers all students, regardless of their backgrounds, to achieve their academic goals and become globally competent graduates. Through this plan, we will equip our students with the skills and tools to become culturally aware, dynamic leaders able to navigate a nuanced, globalized world at UVU and beyond.
The Campus Climate & Engagement Committee works to foster a welcoming, inclusive, and engaging campus where students, staff, and faculty experience a strong sense of belonging. Through Campus Climate Assessment, Campus Climate Survey initiatives, action planning, accountability, and storytelling, the committee helps strengthen UVU's culture and promote continuous improvement across the university community.
The Campus Climate & Engagement Committee brings together 35 members from UVU's divisions, schools, colleges, and campus organizations. This broad representation ensures diverse perspectives and collaborative action to strengthen campus climate, engagement, and belonging across the university.
