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Professional Development

Enhancing Your Professional Skills

Carnegie Mellon believes that individual job performance is linked to the attainment of university vision, mission and goals. Each employee is responsible for managing his or her own performance. When managers conduct Performance Reviews, they draw on the past performance of the employee and measure how well he or she has met the understood goals of the position.

Professional Development Resources

Here are some resources or links for employees to manage their career with Carnegie Mellon.

Resource	Description
Learning & Development	Education and training can be among the most effective ways to develop your skills and prepare yourself for new opportunities. Learning & Development conducts seminars each semester on a wide array of topics. Its Leadership Development Model helps individuals enhance the competencies that lead to personal and organizational success at all levels of the university.
Tuition Benefits	Benefits-eligible employees who satisfactorily complete their provisionary period are entitled to tuition benefits. Full time employees can receive free tuition at Carnegie Mellon or 50% tuition remission for courses taken at another institution, for up to two classes per term. Part time employees can take one class per term for free at Carnegie Mellon.
Other Learning Opportunities	There are many other learning opportunities available throughout the university, including programs offered through Computer Education, the Eberly Center for Teaching Excellence, Environmental Health & Safety, the Office of Technology for Education, Athletics, etc.
Employee Perspectives Newsletter	Employee Perspectives newsletter is produced each semester and is sent to all employees. It provides practical guidance on a variety of professional topics, including interpersonal relations, communication, conflict resolution, performance improvement, career development, benefits issues and balancing work with one's personal life.
LifeWorks	The LifeWorks EAP has many resources for those looking to enhance their professional skills, including free articles, audio recordings and self-assessments.
Mentoring and Coaching	Your supervisor or an experienced coworker can be an excellent mentor. Seek feedback and advice, and volunteer to work on projects with them. The university also sponsors a program for women through the Women Supporting Women program. You can apply to be mentored or to mentor someone else.

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For more information:

• Performance Management Resource (.pdf) - an employee guide to managing his or her own performance
• Job Classification System
• Learning and Development Seminars

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