HR Skills Development

Sheronda Glass, PhD Human Resources Director, University of Wisconsin-Parkside

Sheronda Glass has worked for the University of Wisconsin-Parkside since 2016 and is currently the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Human Resources, and Employee Engagement. She is a human resources executive with 25+ years of HR experience having worked in a variety of industries, including healthcare, consumer products/manufacturing, and most recently, K-12 education. She has extensive experience in the areas of HR strategic planning, conflict resolution, performance management, labor relations, and diversity management. She has also worked as a consultant for over six years, consulting in both for-profit and non-profit organizations. She is a certified trainer/facilitator in the areas of conflict resolution, emotional intelligence, performance management, and cultural competency. 

Sheronda received her Ph.D. in Business Management with a specialization in Human Resources from Capella University. She has taught human resources courses including Performance Management, Introduction to Human Resources Management, and currently teaches Essential Personal Skills for Project Management and Staffing Organizations. She has also achieved the Professional in Human Resources certification awarded from the Society for Human Resources Management and the HR Certification Institute. She is a facilitator for the prep course for SHRM professional certifications and SHRM Essentials for non-HR managers. She is the recipient of the 2018 Milwaukee Business Journal HR Award and the UW System 2019 Outstanding Women of Color in Education Award. 

The SHRM Learning System contains modules of study based on the SHRM BoCK. You'll access each learning module online via the embedded e-reader, which allows you to navigate quickly and easily from reading a module to completing activities and answering questions to check your progress.

HR Competencies Module

• Leadership & Navigation
• Ethical Practice
• Business Acumen
• Consultation 
• Critical Evaluation 
• Relationship Management 
• Global & Cultural Effectiveness 
• Communication 

Organization Module

• Structure of the HR Function
• Organizational Effectiveness & Development
• Workforce Management 
• Employee & Labor Relations 
• Technology Management 

People Module

• HR Strategic Planning
• Talent Acquisition
• Employee Engagement & Retention
• Learning & Development
• Total Rewards

Workplace Module

• HR in the Global Context
• Diversity & Inclusion
• Risk Management 
• Corporate Social Responsibility 
• Employment Law & Regulations (U.S. Only) 

"Dr. Glass was a pleasure to learn from and really listened to the needs of the students. All practice exam answers were explained, we went backwards or forwards when necessary, and still managed to laugh a lot! Highly recommended." - Katie

"Three excellent things came from this course. (1) Excellent material, the course provided accurate material to help study for the exam. (2) Excellent educator, Dr. Glass did an amazing job helping us understand how to read and interpret the questions. (3) Excellent people, the people that I met throughout the course provide an amazing network to assist with studying and future connections." - Michael

"Professor Glass is a wealth of knowledge, I will continue seeking opportunites to learn from her" - Erika 

What resources do I need for this workshop?
If you choose to attend this course virtually, you must have a computer, access to the internet, and an up-to-date web browser capable of working with Zoom. If you choose to attend this course in person, it will take place in Tallent Hall at UW-Parkside. Regardless of which format you choose, course books and materials are included in registation costs and will be provided to you.

What background knowledge is necessary?
This course is designed for human resources professionals looking to advance their careers and demonstrate their knowledge of HR policies and strategies.