The Power of Improv: Unlock Creativity & Confidence

Register Now for The Power of Improv: Unlock Creativity & Confidence

Price: $149
Date: Mondays, September 15 – November 3
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: J. Henry Schroeder Boardroom, Library Second Floor
Instructor: Joe Paulik

"Improv, in its purest form, is simply making things up as we go along." Kim "Howard" Johnson, Truth in Comedy

Improv isn’t just for performers—it’s a powerful tool for personal and professional growth. Whether you’re navigating workplace challenges, engaging with family, or simply looking to boost confidence, this interactive workshop will help you embrace spontaneity, overcome overthinking, and build resilience.

Through fun, engaging exercises and adopting a “yes” mindset, you’ll learn to trust your instincts, adapt to the unexpected, and find joy in uncertainty. Led by instructor Joe Paulik, this course is designed for all skill levels—no experience required!

Take the leap, silence your inner critic, and discover the transformative power of improv!

Joe Paulik has performed on Broadway, Off-Broadway, and in theaters across the country. Most recently, he appeared in the U.S. premiere of Ivo van Hove’s NETWORK starring Brian Cranston. He has originated roles in works by A.R. Gurney, Stephen Belber, Sarah Treem, Rob Askins, and others.

Joe’s extensive theater credits include productions at ACT, Berkshire Theatre Festival, The Guthrie Theater, Hartford Stage, Playwrights Horizons, The Public Theatre, Westport Country Playhouse, and Williamstown Theatre Festival. On television, he has appeared in The Guiding Light, The Good Wife, and Person of Interest.

He holds an MFA from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts Graduate Acting Program.

One-On-Ones: An Important Tool for Developing Direct Reports

Register Now for One-On-Ones: An Important Tool for Developing Direct Reports

Price: $65 (Lunch Provided)
Date: September 30, 2025
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Eykamp Hall, Room 252, Ridgway University Center
Instructor: Timothy A. Dickel, PhD

Regular one-on-one meetings are one of the most effective strategies for developing and supporting team members. In this interactive leadership workshop, participants will learn how to structure impactful one-on-ones that build trust, improve communication, and foster employee growth.

Topics include:

• Preparing for productive one-on-ones
• Giving and receiving feedback
• Setting development goals
• Addressing challenges proactively

Attendees will leave the session with practical tools and an action plan to implement or improve one-on-one meetings—boosting team performance, engagement, and retention.

Dr. Timothy A. (Tad) Dickel serves as the Executive in Residence in Leadership and the Faculty Director of the Master of Science in Leadership program at the University of Evansville. In addition, he is the President of T.A. Dickel Group, LLC and serves as a leadership and strategy consultant for businesses, universities, and nonprofits.

Excel Basics Workshop: Build a Strong Foundation

Register Now for Excel Basics Workshop: Build a Strong Foundation

Price: $99 ($270 if registering for three sessions. See below.)
Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Room 68, Schroeder School of Business
Instructor: Julie Frazier

Take the guesswork out of spreadsheets. This hands-on workshop introduces the essential tools and features of Microsoft Excel to help you become confident in organizing and analyzing data. You’ll learn how to navigate the interface, format cells, enter and manage data, create simple formulas, and design basic charts. Whether you’re brand new to Excel or looking to refresh your skills, this session will equip you with the practical knowledge to use Excel more efficiently in your everyday work.

Key skills you’ll gain:

• Navigating the Excel workspace with ease
• Formatting data for clarity and consistency
• Using basic formulas and functions
• Creating simple tables and charts to visualize information
• Create and modify illustrations, logos, shapes
• Enter and convert numerical and text data, as well as perform calculations with dates and times
• Arrange, filter, and sort lists of data by text, color and custom criterions to keep data organized

Excel Intermediate Workshop: Work Smarter with Data

Register Now for Excel Intermediate Workshop: Work Smarter with Data

Price: $99 ($270 if registering for three sessions. See below.)
Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Room 68, Schroeder School of Business
Instructor: Julie Frazier

Ready to level up? This workshop takes your Excel skills beyond the basics and focuses on tools that streamline your work and improve accuracy. You’ll learn how to manage larger data sets, use conditional formatting, work with multiple worksheets, and apply functions like IF, VLOOKUP, and COUNTIF. By the end, you’ll be able to make your spreadsheets more powerful and insightful, saving time and reducing errors in your day-to-day tasks.

 Key skills you’ll gain: 

• Working with formulas for more complex calculations
• Linking and managing data across multiple sheets via 3D references, external references as well as using hyperlinks to link worksheets to other Microsoft office documents
• Using logical and lookup functions to extract insights
• Applying conditional formatting for quick data analysis
• Learn how to Nest functions with rounding your solutions & and/or/if
• Learn how to utilize Excel Tables to expedite formatting and perform calculations
• Learn how to filter your data via multiple tools

Excel Advanced Workshop: Unlock the Full Potential

Register Now for Excel Advanced Workshop: Unlock the Full Potential

Price: $99 ($270 if registering for three sessions. See below.)
Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Room 68, Schroeder School of Business
Instructor: Julie Frazier

Transform Excel into a powerful data analysis tool. This advanced workshop is designed for professionals who already work comfortably in Excel and want to master its most powerful features. You’ll learn how to build PivotTables and PivotCharts, create advanced formulas, use data validation and scenario tools, and leverage macros for automation. With these advanced techniques, you’ll be able to analyze and present data in ways that drive smarter decisions.

 Key skills you’ll gain: 

• Creating and customizing PivotTables and PivotCharts
• Designing advanced formulas with nested functions
• Using data analysis tools like What-If Analysis and Solver
• Automating repetitive tasks with macros
• Leverage validation tools to control the data entered in your worksheet, including the use of drop-down lists
• Learn how to protect and lock cell contents for safe and secure collaboration

A 10% discount is available to organizations sending six or participants. Call 812-488-1046 for more details.

Excel Workshops Bundle

Register Now for Excel Workshops Bundle

Price: $270 (Includes all three workshops for a discount.)
Date: October 22, November 5, and November 19, 2025
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Room 68, Schroeder School of Business
Instructor: Julie Frazier

This bundle includes all three Excel workshops: Basics, Intermediate, and Advanced.

Delegation: An Essential Skill for Enhancing Leadership and Teams

Register Now for Delegation: An Essential Skill for Enhancing Leadership and Teams

Price: $65 (Lunch Provided)
Date: November 12, 2025
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Eykamp Hall, Room 252, Ridgway University Center
Instructor: Timothy A. Dickel, PhD

Delegation is a critical leadership skill that empowers teams, builds capacity, and allows leaders to focus on what matters most. This practical workshop explores how to delegate effectively by matching tasks to team strengths, avoiding common pitfalls, and ensuring accountability. Participants will gain tools to delegate with clarity and confidence—unlocking greater productivity, engagement, and leadership growth.

Key Takeaways:

• Understand the role of delegation in leadership development
• Identify what and when to delegate
• Match tasks to team member strengths
• Avoid common delegation pitfalls
• Ensure accountability and follow-through

Dr. Timothy A. (Tad) Dickel serves as the Executive in Residence in Leadership and the Faculty Director of the Master of Science in Leadership program at the University of Evansville. In addition, he is the President of T.A. Dickel Group, LLC and serves as a leadership and strategy consultant for businesses, universities, and nonprofits.