One UDC
Organizational Development and Learning at UDC
At the University of the District of Columbia (UDC), we are committed to fostering a culture of continuous growth and development. Our HR's Learning Development, Organizational Behavior, Coaching, and Learning programs are designed to cultivate excellence through the consistent practice of effective habits, with a focus on building key competencies that drive personal and organizational success. By investing in our employees, we equip them not only for their current roles but also for versatile contributions across the institution.
At the heart of our development philosophy is the integration of courteous, responsive, effective and efficient management competencies. These core values reflect our dedication to service excellence, ensuring that our faculty and staff operate with the highest level of professionalism and integrity in all interactions. These competencies empower our employees to lead with empathy, act with urgency, deliver impactful results, and streamline processes that enhance UDC's overall performance.
Under our guiding motto, "One UDC," we foster a unified approach to development. We believe that when each team member thrives, the entire university advances. Our faculty and staff are our most valuable asset, and through continuous learning and coaching, we nurture their growth to support UDC's mission of academic excellence and community service.
The Office of Human Resource Management leads training on the topics below. Current UDC employees can request one of the training topics by emailing cod@udc.edu or visiting myUDC.
Improving Engagement
Counteracting Unconscious Biases
Diversity Equity and Inclusion at Work
Fostering an Inclusive Climate
Key course takeaways include:
- Access and improve employee engagement levels
- Enhanced organization of culture in your team and company
- Recognize unconscious bias and how that affects the way that people perceive and react to others
- Understand the dimensions of the diversity that matter most in organizations and why
- Access stereotypes and prejudice that may influence behavior and work groups and learn methods to improve the psychological safety of all employees
- Examine strategies for implementing ethical standards