TRAINING AND PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
West Chester University provides resources and training to support employee performance and professional development. Ongoing communication and clarification of job responsibilities, priorities, expectations, and development planning are included in a structured performance management system for employees and their leaders.
Training Resources
Employee Onboarding
West Chester University offers several integrated onboarding programs and initiatives that provide newly hired employees with the information and resources they need to adjust to the social and performance aspects of your new role.
Training Calendar
Organizational Development offers 30-minute zoom training on select topics for managers and all employees. These courses provide an overview and/or review of important topics related to WCU policy, programs, professional development, or benefits. Facilitators will provide an overview of the topic and allow time for Q&A.
LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning is an online learning platform offering 16,000+ on-demand, video-based content and free to all WCU employees and students. In addition to courses, it offers content for those studying for professional certification exams or earning continuing education credit. Browse the full list of online business, creative, and technology courses
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The Office for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (ODEI) offers educational and learning opportunities for all students, faculty, and staff at West Chester University to build upon their awareness, skills, and competencies related to diversity and inclusion topic areas.
Faculty and Staff Training (FAST)
FAST training supports WCU faculty and staff in becoming proficient in various applications, in addition to providing best practices in trending platforms (ie: Office 365, OneDrive, D2L, RamCloud). Courses are designed to accommodate all levels of learning and allow users to build on acquired skills.
Other Resources
Organizational Development offers personalized learning through focused, self-paced, video instruction related to your field and interests. Offering 16,000+ online courses, LinkedIn Learning develops and enhances skills through short, expert-led online courses. Contact orgdev@wcupa.edu to design a personalized learning path for you or members of your department or view our paths accessible to all employees.
Lend and Learn Library
The Organizational Development library contains resources to enhance you both personally and professionally. View and select your title from our online list. An email will pop up to notify us of your request to check out the book. Once sent, you will receive an email confirming that your book is on its way along with a date the book is due back to the HR office. Please return all books by the due date provided upon check out to 201 Carter Drive, Suite 100.
WCU Legacy Created and Curated Learning Opportunities
View over 200 developed and curated virtual webinars, teleseminars, podcasts and campaigns on leadership, communication, project management, personal development, wellness and more. Search by title/keywords, category (i.e. leadership) and delivery modality.
Performance Management Resources
Performance management guides employees to enhance their skills, productivity, and work results. The performance management cycle integrates individual goal setting, ongoing support and feedback, and evaluations to facilitate employee growth. Individuals’ goals should align with University, divisional, and departmental goals. Employee development and performance management are a focus throughout the entire year.