Welcome to this edition of our Grow with TWU HR! We invite you to explore these exciting new programs and resources designed to help you engage with our community, showcase your creativity, and elevate your professional growth at TWU.

The Staff Leadership Excellence and Development Program (Staff LEAD) is officially launching its 2026 cohort! This 24-week experiential learning program is designed to equip high-performing staff with the skills, experience, and relational competence needed to lead effectively across TWU.

We are excited to welcome our new participants as they begin this journey to build technical expertise, cultivate cross-campus relationships, and develop practical problem-solving abilities.

Meet the 2026 Cohort

Please join us in congratulating and welcoming this year's participants:

A Special Thank You

This program is made possible by the generosity and support of the Jane Nelson Institute for Women's Leadership.

We are thrilled to announce that beginning August 12, Human Resources will offer our employee orientation program in Spanish. "Tu comienzo en TWU" (Your Beginning in TWU) is a half-day orientation designed to support and retain our workforce, helping our Spanish speaking staff integrate successfully into the TWU community from day one.

In alignment with Texas Woman’s University’s mission to foster a sense of belonging and empower members of our community, this initiative expands our institutional capacity to provide accessible information and comprehensive professional development. By centering collaborative growth, TWU continues to strengthen its culture of excellence and employee retention.

For more information about this new orientation format, please contact Sherami Conesa-Maiz in Human Resources at sconesamaiz@twu.edu

As a reminder, TWU faculty and staff are invited to showcase their creativity beyond the workplace through participation in the On My Own Time™ (OMOT) competition. Inspired by our 'Dream Big' campaign, our theme for this year’s competition is Dream Big. All visual and literary submissions should reflect your personal interpretation of what it means to 'dream big.

If you missed the opportunity to attend our live information session with BCA Program Manager Libby Bush, you can watch the recording below:

Ready to submit your work?

   Submission Deadline:     July 7, 2026.

Investing in your professional growth has never been easier. If you couldn’t attend our recent live sessions, you can now access the full recordings anytime, anywhere.

Take a few minutes to sharpen your skills, boost your productivity, and enhance your leadership toolkit with these three powerful resources:

1. Change Management (ADKAR)

Learn how to successfully navigate and lead through organizational transitions using the proven ADKAR model.

2. Managing Difficult or Emotionally Charged Conversations (COIN Method)

Master the COIN method to handle tough workplace conversations with empathy, clarity, and professionalism.

3. Time Management & Personal Productivity

Discover practical strategies and tools to optimize your schedule, reduce stress, and protect your workday.

4. Workload Balance & Boundaries for Burnout Prevention

Discover practical strategies to manage your daily workload, establish healthy professional boundaries, and actively prevent burnout.

The Hard Parts of Management: Real-World Supervisor Skills (LinkedIn Pathway)

Exclusive for Supervisors: Designed for both new and seasoned leaders, this specialized 45-minute TWU pathway addresses the most common real-world challenges faced by managers today.

Please contact the Organizational Development Team in Human Resources.

Austin Hammond, M.S., SHRM-CP

Manager of Organizational Development & Learning

940-898-3898

Lola Aje, M.Ed., M.S., MCC

Leadership Development Specialist

940-898-3934

Sherami Conesa-Maiz, M.A.

HR Communications Specialist 

940-898-3454

Organizational Development Team email:

hrtraining@twu.edu

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