Professional Development Resources
Welcome to HMC’s Professional Development Resources! At HMC, we are committed to fostering a vibrant culture of continuous learning and professional growth. This platform is your central hub for exploring diverse training and learning opportunities designed to support your development. Here, you’ll find information on enriching programs all tailored to help you thrive both personally and professionally.
We are pleased to share new learning opportunities for 2025:
- HMC Staff Conversations (HSC)
- Monthly Learning Series (LS)
- LinkedIn Learning (LIL)
We invite you to explore engaging topics as we learn, innovate, foster and thrive together!
Please select a category below to view additional information and elevate your learning to new heights!
NEW: HMC Staff Conversations (HSC)
With the enthusiastic support of President Nembhard and the Cabinet, the Office of Human Resources (HR) is thrilled to introduce HMC Staff Conversations (HSC)—a new quarterly meeting series designed to foster open dialogue, share essential College updates, gather valuable feedback, and strengthen staff engagement. These meetings will serve as a cornerstone for building a more connected and responsive campus community, complementing our popular “Lunch and Learn” sessions and other HR initiatives. We invite you to join us, share your insights, and collaborate as we work together to enhance the HMC experience for all.
Inaugural session:
- Date: Friday, November 15, 2024, 3-4 PM
- Topic: Workplace Violence Prevention Program and the September 25, 2024 Career Fair Protest
February session:
- Date: February 18, 2025 at 3-4 PM
- Topic: HMC’s Ongoing Staff Remote Work Program
May session:
- Date: May 28, 2025 at 3-4 PM
- Topic: HMC Capital Campaign
Future sessions:
- August: TBD
- September: TBD
NEW: HR Lunch and Learn Programs
We are delighted to continue offering voluntary events, proudly sponsored by the Office of Human Resources, aimed at driving success and nurturing meaningful connections within our community. These events provide opportunities to come together as colleagues, foster a stronger sense of unity, and enjoy a refreshing break from our regular work routines. Join us as we strengthen bonds, celebrate our community, and create moments of joy and collaboration beyond the workplace.
- June 25, 2025:
- Topic: Automating Healthy Financial Habits with SageView and Taco Truck Lunch Immediately Following
- Time: 11:00 – 1:00 PM
- Location: Aviation Room
- Topic: Automating Healthy Financial Habits with SageView and Taco Truck Lunch Immediately Following
- July 23, 2025:
- Topic: Effective Communication Strategies by Dan Hirsch and Food Truck Lunch Immediately Following
- Time: 11:00 – 1:00 PM
- Location: Aviation Room
- Topic: Effective Communication Strategies by Dan Hirsch and Food Truck Lunch Immediately Following
- August 5, 2025:
- Topic: Budget Presentation by the Office of Financial Aid and Taco Truck Lunch Immediately Following
- Time: 11:00 – 1:00 PM
- Location: Aviation Room
- Topic: Budget Presentation by the Office of Financial Aid and Taco Truck Lunch Immediately Following
NEW: Monthly Learning Series (LS)
Discover a range of engaging, live instructor-led sessions facilitated by Optum, thoughtfully designed to inspire growth and development. Can’t make it to a session? No problem—each one is recorded, allowing you to revisit and learn at your convenience.
Past Sessions:
- January: How to Understand and Develop Emotional Intelligence
- February: Creating Kindness in the Workplace
- March: How to Better Manage Stress
- April: Self-care: Small Changes for Positive Results
- May: Preventing Burnout
Future sessions:
- Fall Theme: Empowering Excellence
- September: Maximizing Your Working Day
- October: Using Conflict as Opportunity
- November: Making Better Decisions with Critical Thinking
- December: Building Successful Teams
NEW: LinkedIn Learning
We’re thrilled to introduce LinkedIn Learning as a pilot program, Harvey Mudd College’s newest e-learning resource, launching April 1, 2025. More than just an online training tool, LinkedIn Learning is your gateway to thousands of expert-led courses designed to help you grow, succeed, and support your professional development.
What is LinkedIn Learning?
LinkedIn Learning is a top-tier online education platform offering over 21,000 courses, in multiple languages, across a wide range of topics, including:
- Technical skills – Excel courses, data analysis, and more
- Business skills – Leadership, project management, communication
- Soft skills – Time management, emotional intelligence, teamwork and leadership
- Wellness & personal growth – Work-life balance, mindfulness, productivity
Why Use LinkedIn Learning?
It’s a great way to boost your skills, gain new competencies to excel in your current role, and prepare for future opportunities. You can advance your knowledge by earning industry-recognized certifications and mastering essential tools. With the flexibility to learn anytime and anywhere, you can access courses on desktop or mobile at your own pace. Additionally, LinkedIn Learning offers diverse and inclusive content, with courses available in multiple languages to support all learners.
How to Get Started
Keep an eye out for an activation email from Harvey Mudd College via LinkedIn Learning – don’t miss it! Activating your account is your first step towards unlocking this vast library of knowledge. You’ll have the choice to connect through your personal LinkedIn profile (recommended!) or use your HMC email. Whether you’re on your desktop or mobile device, LinkedIn Learning is always within reach. Once you’re in, start exploring! Take a course that excites you, and see how you can apply your new skills to enhance your professional development goals.
Please see the LinkedIn Learning FAQ for further details.
A Commitment to Your Growth
This initiative, led by the Office of Human Resources, is part of our ongoing commitment to staff development. Managers and staff members can use LinkedIn Learning to build personalized development plans, support performance goals, and foster a culture of continuous learning.
We Want Your Engagement and Feedback!
We’d love to hear about your experience. If you have questions, reach out to the Office of Human Resources at hr@hmc.edu. Need help logging in? The IT Help Desk is here for you at helpdesk@hmc.edu.
We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity through February 17, 2026, and share your insights. While funding will ultimately determine the program’s future, your feedback will play a key role in assessing its effectiveness and identifying improvements should it continue.
Compliance Training
Stay informed and compliant with our mandatory training programs through Vector Solutions. These courses are essential for maintaining a safe and inclusive workplace.
Access compliance training here.
Optum Team Training Resources
The Claremont Colleges Employee Assistance Program, Optum, provides free training for staff members and supervisors, both for individuals and teams. For team training, you must submit requests 30 days in advance and a minimum of 10 participants is recommended. A catalog of available training is available.
To request training, complete and submit the following request form.
For further assistance with planning and scheduling training, you may contact the Customer Training Department, email customertraining@optum.com, or call 1-866-876-2785 ext. 0 for direct assistance.
Performance Management
To support staff and supervisors collaborate effectively throughout HMC’s performance management cycle, the following training programs are offered.
Note: Additional Performance Management Supervisor Training coming soon, starting in April 2025.
Performance Management for HMC Supervisors
- Training Content: Please click here to access the training materials.
Performance Management for HMC Staff
- Training Content: Please click here to access the training materials.
Action: Please review the video below and submit the acknowledgement form, accessible by clicking on the button below.
Remote Work Training
To assist staff and supervisors effectively partner together in a hybrid working environment, the following training programs are strongly recommended for all participants.
Best Practices for Hybrid Working
- Webinar Link: Please click here to access the recorded training.
- Training Content: Please click here to access the training materials.
Managing and Motivating Your Remote Workers
- Webinar Link: Please click here to access the recorded training.
- Training Content: Please click here to access the training materials.
Meal and Rest Breaks
As a condition of participating in the HMC Staff Pilot Remote Work program, all supervisors and non-exempt staff must complete the following Meal and Rest Break training.
Action: Please review the video below and submit the acknowledgement form, accessible by clicking on the button below.
Required Annual Training for Dining Services and Facilities and Maintenance Staff
All staff in Dining Services and F&M are required to review and complete the annual training topics listed below. The policies in the videos below can be found in the Staff Handbook.
Conflict of Interest
Discrimination, Harassment, Retaliation
HMC Policies
Meal and Rest Breaks
Action: Please review the videos and submit the acknowledgement form, accessible by clicking on the button below.
Required Annual Training for Supervisors of Dining Services and Facilities and Maintenance Staff
In addition to the above training course, all Dining Services and F&M Supervisors are required to complete this additional training program.
The policy in the video below can be found on the Performance Management Program page.
Performance Management
Action: Please review the video below and submit the acknowledgement form, accessible by clicking on the button below.