
The Employee Development Center (EDC)
is located in Room E203 - E209
of the Memorial Center with office hours Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. until
4:30 p.m., extension 96130, email: hrga@etsu.edu.
The ETSU Office of Human Resources is committed to the value and necessity of
employee training, education, and development in maintaining a productive
workforce. ETSU Faculty and Staff training and development programs improve individual and
organizational performance and assist the university in achieving its overall
institutional goals.
Mission of the Employee Development Center
- Improve individual and organizational performance.
- Reduce employee turnover.
- Enhance workplace harmony and communication.
- Enhance overall well-being of employees.
Objectives of the Employee Development Center
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Build and refine employee knowledge and skills for effective
performance of duties and responsibilities.
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Provide leadership in initiating, developing, coordinating and
sponsoring employee training and development activities.
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Prepare employees for evolving basic technological job duties
and responsibilities.
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Assist employees by providing a training and education forum
for self-improvement, personal wellness and work/family needs.
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Create a sense of community by offering comprehensive
orientation programs for new employees.
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Assist employees in furthering their educational goals and
career development.
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Improve supervisory and leadership skills to manage employees
for peak performance.
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Provide adult basic education classes for employees to improve
basic writing and math skills, and/or prepare for their GED
certificate.
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Provide consultation services and specialized training to
individual departments.
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Provide a training and development resource library for
employee use.
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Create and manage a training web site and database for
training registration, tracking and transcript generation.
