Navigating Change to Move to the Future
Friday, January 9, 2026 at Brendan Iribe Center
Mark your calendar for an exciting day of discovery and growth! All staff are welcome.
Schedule
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 8:00 to 8:15 a.m. | Movement Break & Chair Yoga with Linda Cormier White Gannon Auditorium, Brendan Iribe Center Start your day on the right foot, knee or elbow. Join us for a Movement Break to increase your agility and mental awareness. |
| 8:00 a.m. | Grab & Go Continental Breakfast & Info Packet/Name Tag Pick Up Opens Main Lobby, Brendan Iribe Center Learning Day Planning Committee |
| 8:40 to 8:55 a.m. | Welcome Kickoff, Theme & Schedule Overview Antonov Auditorium, Brendan Iribe Center Learning Day Planning Committee |
| 8:55 a.m. | DRF Staff Photo Thai Nguyen, Facilities Management |
| 9:10 to 9:40 a.m. | A Conversation with our AVP & Introduction to our Director Antonov Auditorium, Brendan Iribe Center Colleen Wright Riva, Assistant Vice President Andrew Van Der Stuyf, Director of Residential Facilities |
| 9:40 to 10:10 a.m. | Navigating Change Activity |
| 10:10 to 10:20 a.m. | Break/Travel to Session 1 |
| 10:20 to 11:35 a.m. | Session 1 Block (6 sessions) |
| 11:35 to 11:45 a.m. | Travel to Lunch |
| 11:45 a.m. to 12:25 p.m. | (Hot) Lunch, Wellness Break & Jam Session Choose a board game to play with co-workers -or- chat about workshop sessions Pick up info about SECU and Mental Health resources (FSAP, UHC, Mental Health First Aid) on campus. |
| 12:25 to 12:35 p.m. | Travel to Session 2 |
| 12:35 to 1:50 p.m. | Session 2 Block (7 sessions) |
| 1:50 to 2:05 p.m. | Break/Travel to Session 3 |
| 2:05 to 3:20 p.m. | Session 3 Block (7 sessions) |
| 3:20 to 3:30 p.m. | Closing Remarks, Raffles & Collect Surveys Learning Day Planning Committee |
Sessions
You will have the opportunity to pick one session from each block to attend. Simultaneous interpreting will be provided for certain sessions. Explore details below.
Supervisors only sessions are noted with an asterisk.
Session 1 Block (6 sessions) – 10:20 to 11:35 a.m.
The Purple Line: Advancing from Construction to Testing & Operations
Presenter(s): Courtney Brown & Casey Ferraro, Division of Administration
We’ll talk about the history & benefits of the Purple Line, Metro stations, art installations, construction impacts and long-term impacts to campus.
Workday Refresher
Presenter(s): Lisa Amick, Residential Facilities
Join us for an interactive workshop on how to log into Workday to submit absence requests, comp time and review your leave balances. Bring your work device to log into Workday from Safari or Chrome on your phone, iPad or laptop.
Getting Things Done
Presenter(s): Rashida Bailey, Residential Facilities
It’s important to get things done at work and home! Whether achieving your goals, managing your time or juggling your responsibilities at work, you have to have a plan. Learn how to stick to the plan, anticipate interruptions and be effective at achieving results!
Developing Your Team for Supervisors*
Presenter(s): Karina Escobar, Office of Civil Rights & Sexual Misconduct
Follow up to OCRSM National Origin Training for Supervisors.
This training session will focus on how to effectively develop your team through a culturally competent lens. Participants will be able to explore effective communication strategies to foster respect, understanding, and growth within diverse roles and teams as leaders.
Nourishing your Future Self through Meal Planning
Presenter(s): Lauren Moller-Seat, University Health Center
Hear it in Spanish!
We'll discuss benefits & strategies to make meal planning a functional part of your life. We'll talk about ways to create balanced, plant-focused meals and work through common challenges when creating new habits.
Understanding Infrastructure in our Residence Halls
Presenter(s): John Blackwood, Residential Facilities
Hear about all of the “stuff” behind the walls and underground and how it impacts renovation plans and our budget for projects.
Session 2 Block (7 sessions) – 12:35 – 1:50 p.m.
Navigating Change & Handling Conflict in Healthy Ways
Presenter(s): James Bond, Student Conduct & Brian Watkins, Essential Needs Services
As we experience change, situations and conversations often become more stressful. Learn ways to engage in healthy conflict and handle difficult interactions.
HVAC Walk thru in Iribe Center
Presenter(s): Alex Schaub, Facilities Management
Meet in lobby for 30 minute tour
Join us for a MEC room tour of the Brendan Iribe Center, one of our highest LEED certified buildings on campus. Alex will explain heating/cooling plant operations and automation, water pumping and how it is moved in the building, air side equipment operation, offices air flow and chilled beam operation. This session is offered twice - during session block II and session block III.
What’s New with Interplay?
Presenter(s): Emily Land, Interplay Learning & Warren Roberts, Residential Facilities
Have you been interested in the Interplay learning platform but not sure where to start? Stop by for an interactive demo and presentation of all things Interplay, including Virtual Reality goggles, games and more! This session is geared towards Facilities Maintenance & Building Services’ supervisors, managers and front line staff, but all are welcome! This session is offered twice - during session block II and session block III.
Career Development session
Presenter(s): Jose Flores, Residential Facilities
Hear it in Spanish!
This session is dedicated to empowering RF employees with tools, guidance, and resources to advance in their professional journey.
Door Hardware Overview with Q&A
Presenter(s): Edward Korenge, ASSA ABLOY
Learn how to handle issues with hardware while remaining sustainable. We’ll also discuss where the industry is heading with mobile credentials from our vendor reps.
Active Shooter Training
Presenter(s): Capt. Mike Weller, UMPD
Active shooter incidents are often unpredictable and evolve quickly. Learn how to stay safe!
Navigating Retirement from the State Pension System
Presenter(s): Stacy Sims & Gigi Ndiaye, UHR Benefits
Join our colleagues from UHR Benefits and learn about eligibility requirements for retirement, necessary forms, unused sick leave, annual leave pay out, retiree insurance coverage and retiree cost of living adjustment. This session is offered twice - during session block II and session block III.
Session 3 Block (7 sessions) – 2:05 – 3:20 p.m.
Coaching & Giving Feedback for Supervisors*
Presenter(s): Shayna Hodges & Julia Crooks, Transportation Services
During this session, participants will learn practical coaching strategies to motivate, support, and guide staff while strengthening communication and trust in their day-to-day roles. They will learn what coaching is and how it differs from other approaches, then apply these concepts in real scenarios. Supervisors will practice key skills such as active listening, powerful questioning, acknowledgment, and supportive feedback. By the end, they will feel more confident using curiosity-driven, human-centered coaching techniques to effectively influence and support staff.
The Importance of Rest & Joy
Presenter(s): Tania DeBarros, Faculty Staff Assistance Program
Join us for a discussion that goes beyond talking about joy and rest…..attendees will actually experience joy, rest and fun. Come enjoy poetry, short stories, coloring pages and other activities!
Workday Learning
Presenter(s): Jose Flores, Residential Facilities
Learn how to browse for Content and enroll in a Course. Bring your work device to log into Workday from Safari or Chrome on your phone, iPad or laptop.
Terp AI: What Is It, How Does It Work?
Presenter(s): Roy Delgado, DSA IT
Join us for a hands-on workshop to learn how to use Terp AI to help you stay organized, write emails and improve your efficiency at work and home. Bring your device.
What’s New with Interplay?
Presenter(s): Emily Land, Interplay Learning & Warren Roberts, Residential Facilities
Have you been interested in the Interplay learning platform but not sure where to start? Stop by for an interactive demo and presentation of all things Interplay, including Virtual Reality goggles, games and more! This session is geared towards Facilities Maintenance & Building Services’ supervisors, managers and front line staff, but all are welcome! This session is offered twice - during session block II and session block III.
HVAC Walk thru in Iribe Center
Presenter(s): Alex Schwaub, Facilities Management
Meet in lobby for 30 minute tour
Join us for a MEC room tour of the Brendan Iribe Center, one of our highest LEED certified buildings on campus. Alex will explain heating/cooling plant operations and automation, water pumping and how it is moved in the building, air side equipment operation, offices air flow and chilled beam operation. This session is offered twice - during session block II and session block III.
Navigating Retirement from the State Pension System
Presenter(s): Stacy Sims & Gigi Ndiaye, UHR Benefits
Hear it in Spanish!
Join our colleagues from UHR Benefits and learn about eligibility requirements for retirement, necessary forms, unused sick leave, annual leave pay out, retiree insurance coverage and retiree cost of living adjustment. This session is offered twice - during session block II and session block III.
Floor Plans
Learning Day will take place in-person at the Brendan Iribe Center (see directions) on Thursday, January 9, 2025. Get familiar with the building and view the floor plans before your arrival.
Parking for Learning Day
Accessibility
Staff with accessibility needs should contact Sharon Dawes at sdawes@umd.edu or call x4-9517 / 301-247-8599 (cell).
All staff
- All staff may park in Lot 11 on Paint Branch Drive next to the Field Hockey and Lacrosse Complex.
- Service Building staff may park in their assigned Lot J parking on Diamondback Drive and make the short walk to the Brendan Iribe Center.
Only staff with temporary Hotel permit
- If you have a temporary Hotel permit you may park in any of the two lots behind The Hotel on Diamondback Drive and Testudo Way.
- On the map below, the designated spaces for these two lots are highlighted in green.
Note: These permits are not valid in the Hotel parking garage, and the area highlighted in red.
Directions
Use the following map for directions to the Brendan Iribe Center.