How do I register for a workshop?
Who may attend a workshop?
When will I receive confirmation of my workshop registration?
I missed the registration deadline; may I still attend a workshop?
How do I submit an idea for a workshop I would like to present?
Do you have a record of the workshops I have attended?
When is New Employee Orientation II (NEO II)?  Is attendance mandatory?  What if I can’t attend the first month of my employment?
Can other offices use your workshop space?
Are there charges for use of your library materials?

How do I register for a workshop?
Go to the Workshops link for the current semester and find the workshop you want.  (Registration opens approximately three weeks before the workshop date.) Then scroll to the bottom of the workshop page and fill out the registration information.

Who may attend a workshop?
Our workshops are open to any Texas State faculty or staff member.  Occasionally we are able to accommodate guests; contact the Office of Professional Development (245-7899) for more information.

When will I receive confirmation of my workshop registration?
Registration closes one week prior to the workshop’s date.  At that time you will receive a confirmation email.  Your confirmation will also specify if there has been a room location change.

I missed the registration deadline; may I still attend a workshop?
For most workshops, “walk ins” are allowed.  This means you will not have pre-registered and must do several things when you come to the workshop:  1) sign in on the sign-in sheet, 2) make a name tag for yourself.  Multi-day workshops with a substantial amount of prepared materials require a definite advance registration and cannot allow non-registered participants.  Call the office at 245-7899 if you have further questions.

How do I submit an idea for a workshop I would like to present?
Fill out and submit the workshop proposal form.

Do you have a record of the workshops I have attended?
We are currently unable to track that information for each attendee.  You will receive a certificate for each Professional Development workshop you attend.  Those certificates will serve as verification of your attendance if needed for your annual performance appraisal.

When is New Employee Orientation II (NEO II)?  Is attendance mandatory?  What if I can’t attend the first month of my employment?
NEO II is held the second Friday of each month from 8 am-12 noon in JCK 460.  Attendance is mandatory for all benefits-eligible employees (employed 50% or more) hired during the previous four weeks.  Provisions can be made for attendance at a later NEO after your employment; however, your vice president and supervisor will receive notification from the Director of Equity and Access, noting your absence and emphasizing the need for your attendance at the next session.

Any faculty member is welcome to attend the next NEO II after their initial employment. The annual New Faculty Orientation is only held in August, just prior to the beginning of the fall semester.

Can other offices use your workshop space?
You may reserve JCK 460 or one of our small conference rooms (JCK 465 or JCK 412) by calling the office to check for room availability.  You will then be asked to fill out the Room Reservation form on the website.   Room use is free, but offices using the space are responsible for any charges incurred as a result of damage to furniture or equipment.

Are there charges for use of your library materials?
No, we have a quite lenient policy for loans; you may use them as long as you need them unless someone else would like to use them as well.  Then we will call to see if you are ready to relinquish them.   Our materials can be accessed via the link for the Employee Library.