HU Learning Hours
Learn, Connect, and Grow
The Office of Human Resources, through the Organizational Effectiveness and Learning (OEL) Team, offers HU Learning Hours to support the continued personal and professional growth of Howard University employees.
HU Learning Hours are monthly professional development sessions designed to help faculty and staff strengthen practical workplace skills, explore timely topics, and continue building capabilities that support success at Howard.
For the 2026–2027 fiscal year, Learning Hours will be offered on the third Wednesday of each month from September through May.
Program Information
Grounded in the Bison Way. Focused on the Future.
Each Learning Hour connects Howard’s Bison Way with skills identified as increasingly important for the future of work in the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025.
Throughout the year, employees will have opportunities to strengthen skills related to leadership, feedback, accountability, resilience, service, artificial intelligence, performance, inclusion, and lifelong learning.
What to Expect
HU Learning Hours are designed to be practical, relevant, and immediately applicable. Sessions may include short learning segments, reflection, discussion, tools, and opportunities to apply concepts to real workplace situations.
Employees are encouraged to participate in the sessions that best align with their role, development goals, and areas of interest.
How to Participate
Calendar invitations and session details will be shared throughout the year. Employees can use those invitations to access registration information and session details.
We encourage you to make HU Learning Hours part of your ongoing professional development and continue building the skills that will help move Howard forward.
Questions?
Contact the Office of Human Resources, Organizational Effectiveness and Learning Team.
2026–2027 HU Learning Hours Schedule
| Date | Session | Bison Way Connection |
|---|---|---|
| September 16 | Activating the Bison Way | All Pillars |
| October 21 | Feedback that Moves Work Forward | Inclusiveness and Growth; Ownership |
| November 18 | Accountability and Ownership | Ownership; Service Excellence |
| December 16 | Influence Without Authority | Ownership; Service Excellence; Inclusiveness and Growth |
| January 20 | Resilience, Flexibility, and Agility | Bravery; Novelty and Innovation; Inclusiveness and Growth |
| February 17 | Service Excellence | Service Excellence; Ownership; Inclusiveness and Growth |
| March 17 | Making Sense of AI | Novelty and Innovation; Bravery; Inclusiveness and Growth |
| April 21 | Performance Management | Ownership; Inclusiveness and Growth; Service Excellence |
| May 19 | Inclusive Habits, Not Intentions | Inclusiveness and Growth; Bravery; Service Excellence |