Bruin Beginnings
Welcome to Salt Lake Community College! We're thrilled to have you join us for Bruin Beginnings: New Staff Orientation. This is an exciting opportunity to immerse yourself in the heart of SLCC and discover what makes our college special.
In the first half of the orientation, we'll explore SLCC's mission, vision, and values, giving you a deeper understanding of our institution's core principles. Our team will also cover essential topics such as Professional Development, Campus Engagement, Employee Benefits, Wellness, and more. This portion is designed to help you grow and get actively involved on campus. Attendance is required. 9:00am - 10:00am MT.
In the second half, you're invited to stay and gain insights from the Office of Information Technology’s Training Department. They will provide an overview of key OIT services and resources and guide you through a walkthrough of MySLCC and the SLCC Website. This optional session is a great way to familiarize yourself with the technology you'll use as an employee. Attendance is optional. 10:00am - 11:00am MT.
We look forward to your participation and to helping you thrive at SLCC.
Register for Bruin Beginnings: New Staff Orientation TODAY!
2024 Dates
- Monday, July 1st
- Tuesday, July 16th
- Thursday, August 1st
- Friday, August 16th
- Tuesday, September 3rd
- Monday, September 16th
- Tuesday, October 1st
- Wednesday, October 16th
- Friday, November 1st
- Monday, November 18th
- Monday, December 2nd
- Monday, December 16th
- Register through MySLCC
- Home Tab
- Employee Training Card
- Register for Training
- Staff Development
- “CN01 - New Staff Orientation”
The Onboarding team will be available to answer any questions you may have and provide the help you need as a new employee after watching an orientation recording.
New Staff Essentials
The full onboarding process is a year-long journey. Our goal in designing your onboarding path is to help you get involved, engaged and, once your first year is complete, stay connected. We’ll continue to clarify your role, teach you to navigate the college’s resources, connect you with like-minded colleagues and support you as you begin assimilating into our warm, dynamic culture.
Your first task is to register for New Staff Essentials events, workshops and celebrations listed below. Thanks for your commitment to transforming students’ lives, and to our SLCC staff and faculty community!
PEOPLE & WORKPLACE CULTURE EMPLOYEE EXTRAVAGANZA
Date: August 19, 2024
Time: 11:30am – 1:30pm
Location: Taylorsville Redwood Campus, Student Center – West Patio
People & Workplace Culture invites you to help kick off the 2024-2025 academic year and join us during Convocation at the annual Employee Extravaganza! This event serves as a vibrant kickoff to the academic year, designed to reconnect with the SLCC community and highlight the wealth of resources available to our employees. Take advantage of this excellent opportunity for you to engage directly with campus departments who are committed to enriching your experience as an SLCC employee. Discover opportunities to get involved in college-wide activities, build up your SLCC network, and get excited about upcoming professional development opportunities! You can even win some prizes and SNAG some SWAG! Tables will be set up on the West Patio of the Student Center – can’t wait to meet you there!
Offered every fall and spring.
Working collaboratively is essential in serving the needs of our students. Connecting with SLCC leaders and departments can help you understand the role you play and resources and functions outside your area.
Experience structured networking sessions with SLCC community leaders and Staff Association. Open doors to potential growth opportunities and valuable partnerships by meeting folks who are eager to hear more about you, your ideas and the experience you bring to our community. Join SLCC’s culture of collaboration; we believe we’re better when we work together.
Learning Outcomes:- Meet key leaders and your colleagues.
- Accelerate your SLCC connections and make new friendships.
- Learn about college resources and opportunities to get involved.
- Understand the role you play and resources and functions outside your area.
Dates and Times:
- March 20, 2024, 1-2 p.m.
- April 18, 2023, 1-2 p.m.
- September 20, 2022, 9-10:30 a.m.
Format: Virtual
Objective: Make meaningful connections and build your SLCC network for future collaborations and growth opportunities.
Registration steps:
- MySLCC
- Home Tab
- Employee Training Card
- Register for Training
- Staff Development
- "CN01 - New Staff Orientation"
Offered every fall and spring.
Here at SLCC, we want to build on who you already are. Invest in learning about the unique strengths you possess and bring to the workplace. Expand the positive impact at work by taking a CliftonStrengths Assessment. Your personalized CliftonStrengths report guides you through your talents and helps you to share with your colleagues what sets you apart. Our focus is on your personal development and your natural talents so you can thrive in the workplace.
You will be emailed an access code for the Strengths Finder Assessment and need to complete it prior to the training.
Learning Outcomes- Receive a customized report with your Top 5 Strengths.
- Discover practical ways to apply your natural talents.
- Improve teamwork and create stronger relationships by sharing your results with others.
- Build our strengths-based culture.
Dates and Times:
- February 7, 2024, 2-4 p.m.
- September 21, 2023, 2-4 p.m.
- March 15, 2023, 1-3 p.m.
- Friday, October 28, 2022, 9-11 a.m.
Objective: Focus on your personal development and natural talents so you can thrive in your new workplace.
Registration steps:
- MySLCC
- Home Tab
- Employee Training Card
- Register for Training
- Staff Development
- "CN01 - New Staff Orientation"
Offered every February.
SLCC 360 is a college-wide professional development day with keynotes and breakout sessions facilitated by our SLCC leaders. It’s an opportunity for our SLCC community to reflect on our work and recognize our accomplishments over the last year.
We want to welcome all newly hired employees to SLCC 360 by hosting a First-Time Attendees Session. Grab some breakfast from the Grand foyer and then come join us in the Forum for networking with other new hires from, a special welcome from a member of cabinet, an explanation regarding the purpose of SLCC 360, swag (for new employees only), and the option to sit in reserved seating for the Plenary Session. It's sure to be a great way to start your day!
Date: Friday, February 24, 2023
Agenda:
- 8:00 am - 8:30 am Registration
- 8:00 am - 8:30 am Breakfast and networking in Forum
- 8:30 am - 8:50 am Special welcome from a member of cabinet
You are not required to register for Pre-Plenary session, but make sure you register for the event. The full-day agenda, breakout sessions details and location details can be found on the SLCC 360 web page.