Plant the Seed. Watch Your Career Flourish.

Dr. Rodney Lyde, adjunct faculty in liberal arts and instructor in the Office of Community Building Engagement certificate program, notes that “Duquesne” is a surname of French origin meaning "of the oak," an excellent metaphor for the professional development opportunities available to faculty and staff.

Seeds for Growth: Compliance Training
Your professional journey begins with essentials. Compliance training provides the foundation for a safe, ethical and mission-driven environment. These seeds are small but powerful, laying the groundwork for everything that follows.

Where New Growth Begins: Skill Building and Professional Development
From the seed comes the seedling. These trainings help you expand skills, deepen expertise and prepare for new challenges—whether mastering technology, refining leadership or exploring innovative strategies.

Roots That Hold and Strengthen: Empathy and Engagement
An oak’s roots anchor it firmly. For us, those roots are empathy and engagement. Training that fosters understanding, collaboration and inclusivity creates a culture where every voice matters. Strong roots help us weather any storm together.

Bearing Fruit: People and Purpose Management
Finally, the oak bears fruit. Here, you’ll learn to lead with purpose, mentor others and manage teams effectively. It’s about more than processes—it’s about people. With these offerings, you’re not just growing; you’re helping others grow, too.

Opportunity begins here. This new approach isn’t about checking boxes—it’s about expanding horizons and achieving bigger goals. Like the oak, your growth will be steady, strong and deeply rooted in our shared mission.

Your journey starts with you. Plant the seed. Nurture the roots. Reach for the sky. When you grow, we all grow. Email%20Judy%20Barclay, manager of learning & development in the human resources office, for any questions or additional information. 

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