Learning and Development Training Opportunities
As WVU employees, we are all called upon to learn new skills, to work in new and different ways and to change direction at a moment's notice. These qualities are necessary so that we can keep up with the demands that will enable the University to continue to be successful. For that purpose, LOD offers three categories of learning and development training classes.
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Take control of your learning by creating your profile in the LOD Class Registration Portal.
Leadership Development
Designed specifically for WVU people leaders responsible for supervising and leading others. Example topics include classes like "Change Management" and "Building Trust".
Professional Development
Designed for all WVU people leaders and staff. Example topics include "Emotional Intelligence" and "Understanding our Multigenerational Workforce".
New Hires
Designed for all new WVU people leaders and staff. Example topics include "Understanding Higher Education" and "Leadership Essentials" (a leader series).
Check out the LOD Class Catalog to view all available course titles and descriptions.
Be sure to visit our additional tools and resources page for more leadership and staff development opportunities.
UPCOMING LIVE offerings
Leading Forward
The Leading Forward training program is designed for new, current, and aspiring leaders at WVU. Leading Forward is a 2-hour live, interactive session where you’ll explore values-based leadership behaviors and discuss practical ways to lead with Service, Curiosity, Respect, Accountability, and Appreciation.
Fall 2026-Spring 2027 Session Dates:
- Thurs, September 10th, 2026; 10a-12p (Onsite in Morgantown)
- Thurs, November 11th, 2026; 10a-12p (Virtual via Microsoft Teams)
- Thurs, March 11th, 2027; 10a-12p (Onsite in Morgantown)
- Thurs, May 13th, 2027; 10a-12p (Virtual via Microsoft Teams)
Submit your information via the Registration Form to register or be notified of future sessions. Email LOD@mail.wvu.edu with questions about the program.
Take the next step in your leadership journey and Lead Forward!
LOD Reads Book Club
New in 2026, Book Club is a relaxed space to explore new ideas, talk about real workplace experiences, and build community across campus in a meaningful way. You’ll read at your own pace, then join the group every other month for relaxed, engaging discussions.
Our current read is The Power of Regret by Daniel Pink
Sign up to let us know if you'll be reading our current book with us! We'll meet virtually on October 8th to discuss The Power of Regret. Register to read with us.
2026 Meeting Dates:
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Thurs, March 5th, 2026: Book 1 Discussion; Morgantown/Microsoft Teams -
Thurs, May 7th, 2026: Book 2 Discussion; Microsoft Teams -
Thurs, July 9th, 2026: Book 3 Discussion; Microsoft Teams - Thurs, October 8th, 2026: Book 4 Discussion; Microsoft Teams
5th Fridays
Learning and Organizational Development team is excited to introduce 5th Fridays, a new professional development series designed to create space for reflection, connection, and learning across WVU. Offered during months with a fifth Friday, these sessions provide an opportunity for employees to step away from day-to-day responsibilities and engage in meaningful, low-pressure conversations on a range of topics that support both individual and organizational growth. Sessions will vary in focus and may explore areas such as workplace culture, communication, leadership, and connection across campus.
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Thank you to everyone who joined us in May for our first-ever 5th Fridays session on Culture and Connection. The conversations in that room were honest, energizing, and exactly what this series is meant to be. You asked for more, and you told us what you wanted to explore next. Psychological safety came up repeatedly in your feedback, so that's exactly where we're going.
Our next session is Safe to Speak: Building Psychological Safety at WVU .
This will be a 90-minute interactive session for all faculty and staff grounded in research from Harvard's Amy Edmondson and Google's Project Aristotle.
Date: Friday, July 31st