Performance Management 2026: Mid-Year Check In Overview
Participants will gain an overview of the Mid-Year Check-In process, including navigation of the ePerformance system in PeopleSoft. This course is beneficial for both employees and supervisors who want an overview of the ePerformance process, updating SMART goals, and completing the Mid-Year Check-In.
Pop Up Microlearning-SMART Goal Entry PeopleSoft
This quick, hands-on session guides employees through the process of entering SMART goals into PeopleSoft. Participants will learn how to input their goals correctly into the system. The activity includes a brief overview and a step-by-step walkthrough in PeopleSoft. Ideal for Individual Contributors during goal-setting season or performance planning refreshers.
Contact: Sara Tate
Email: sara.tate@utsa.edu
Contact: Doug Eldridge
Email: doug.eldridge@utsa.edu
TLDT 2026 Digital Tool Series
The 2026 TLDT Digital Tool Series provides focused sessions designed to
build familiarity and confidence with the digital learning tools supported by
TLDT. Each session explores how a tool works, ways it can be used to support
teaching and learning, and key considerations for using it in Canvas. The
series helps TLDT team members better understand these tools and feel prepared
to assist faculty as they incorporate them into their courses.
Relationship Excellence for Managers
This practical presentation discusses several of the most important interpersonal skills used by supervisors and managers on a daily basis to maintain an engaged and motivated work team. Covered topics include bonding skills, listening skills, coaching skills,
and conflict resolution skills.
Contact person: Stephanie Zamarripa
Contact email: stephanie.zamarripa2@utsa.edu
Finding Balance in a Fast-Paced World
Contact person: Stephanie Zamarripa
Contact email: stephanie.zamarripa2@utsa.edu
Advanced Strategies for Managing Time, Stress & Relationships
Introduction to Stress Management
Contact person: Stephanie Zamarripa
Contact email: stephanie.zamarripa2@utsa.edu
Presentation Skills for Supervisors
This practical presentation is designed to provide an overview of the basic elements necessary to give effective presentations. Covered topics include developing your message, interacting effectively with your audience, and how to prepare for delivering your
message.
Contact person: Stephanie Zamarripa
Contact email: stephanie.zamarripa2@utsa.edu
How to Change Your Perspective to Better Cope with Stress
This session discusses strategies for managing the way we look at and think about the stressful situations in our lives to improve our stress management capabilities and coping skills.
Contact person: Stephanie Zamarripa
Contact email: stephanie.zamarripa2@utsa.edu
Advanced Coaching Skills for Leaders
Contact person: Stephanie Zamarripa
Contact email: stephanie.zamarripa2@utsa.edu
Caregiver Excellence: Caring for Others, Caring for You: Stress Management and Connection Skills
This stress management and relationship management skills presentation is designed to enhance the personal wellness and professional effectiveness of caregivers. The presentation discusses several proven stress management strategies, tips for communicating
more effectively with those we are caring for, and how to deal with compassion fatigue.
Contact person: Stephanie Zamarripa
Contact email: stephanie.zamarripa2@utsa.edu
Coursera Learning Session: UT San Antonio Academic Campus Internal Career Fair Follow Up
LinkedIn Learning Session: UT San Antonio Academic Campus Internal Career Fair Follow Up
Preventing Burnout: Refreshing Your Perspective
Burnout is a response to prolonged or chronic stress with many complex causes. It has to do with "not enough" or being "worn out." Although stress and burnout share some characteristics, there are distinct differences between the two. During this session, learn how to recognize the signs of burnout and build better coping and resilience strategies to refresh your perspective.
Contact Person: Stephanie Zamarripa
Contact Email: stephanie.zamarripa2@utsa.edu
UT San Antonio Academic Campus Internal Career Fair
People Excellence is excited to host the first-ever Academic campus Internal Staff Career Fair, on June 23, 2026, located in the recently renovated Employee Success Center, 1st Floor, North Paseo Building (Main Campus) of the NPB) on the Main Campus.
Date: June 23, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Employee Success Center (1st Floor of NPB), Main Campus
This inaugural event, themed, “Bloom Where You’re Planted” is designed to empower UT San Antonio Academic Campus staff by offering:
- Opportunities for career exploration, growth and advancement
- Networking with departments across campus
- Professional and skills development
- Showcase internal jobs and professional development resources
Participants can explore and network with departments across campus from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM and can register for individual learning sessions available throughout the day. All sessions are in-person.
Learning Session Schedule:
| Time | Session | Facilitator |
| 11:00 AM-11:15 AM | Employee Educational Benefit | Employee Success Center |
| 11:30 AM-12:00 PM | LinkedIn Learning Upskilling | LinkedIn Learning |
| 12:15 PM-12:45 PM | Coursera Upskilling | Coursera |
| 12:45 PM-1:00 PM | Break / Reset / Networking | — |
| 1:00-1:15 PM | Individual Development Plan Microlearning | Employee Success Center |
Performance Management 2026: Manager Evaluation Training - Process Overview
This course is designed for all academic campus managers and supervisors responsible for evaluating employee performance. The training includes a review of rating descriptors, guidance on aligning performance with the academic campus's core competencies, and instruction on providing meaningful comments and documentation. It equips People Leaders with essential skills to rate employee performance and support effective performance conversations across their teams.
Corporate Travel Planners: Concur Online Reservation Tool and Travel Arrangers/Guest Travel
Demonstration of online tool conducted by CTP agent. (WEBINAR) General overview using the UT Systemwide contracted Travel and Car Rental Agencies when booking travel for domestic or international travel. Training includes demonstration of the online booking tool, Concur, which allows travelers and travel arrangers to purchase airfare and reserve hotel and car rentals as a one stop shop experience; to include log-in instructions, profile setups, purchase airfare, and secure hotel and car rental reservations. User should be equipped with desktop and monitor to access webinar.
Performance Management 2026: Employee Self-Evaluation Training - Process Overview
This course is designed for all staff members who have been assigned a Performance Evaluation and will focus on completing the Self-Evaluation portion. Participants will review rating descriptors, learn how to align their performance with those descriptors, and explore best practices for adding comments and attachments. The session also equips employees to effectively evaluate their performance by aligning their goals with the academic campus's core competencies.