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Empowering SpanishLanguage
Staff: ESL at UGA
By Carrie Campbell, University of Georgia
University Housing at the University of Georgia recently has grown its partnership with UGA's Intensive English
Program (IEP) to offer an ESL (English as a Second Language) for Professional Staff Development course.
The six-month course is designed to support Spanish-language speakers among staff and aims to enhance
English proficiency, boost professional communication skills, provide essential cultural competencies, and
nurture critical writing skills-all with the goal of advancing staff careers at UGA.
Currently, 61 staff members from housing's Facilities unit and the University-wide Facilities Management
Division are participating in the program, which offers three levels of fluency: beginner, intermediate, and
advanced. " Providing our staff with a dedicated ESL program is not just an investment in language skills; " says
Housing Building Services Superintendent James Anderson, " it's an investment in their professional growth
and the success of our organization. "
Traditionally, the IEP serves international students, visiting scholars, and their family members but University
Housing's Residential Building Services Training Manager Neyael Rubio-Delgado sought out a partnership
based on a suggestion from Housing staff members.
In collaboration with Rubio-Delgado, Sebastian Burkholdt, UGA's Intensive English Program Assistant Director,
developed a curriculum and syllabus for the program focused on improving English language proficiency for
the workplace. " We strongly believe in the power of fostering professional growth and development among
our staff, " Rubio-Delgado says. " It strengthens relationships, improves workplace communication, increases
productivity, and fosters a sense of belonging. "
Burkholdt agrees the program has the potential for a far-reaching impact on the UGA community. " The
collaboration with Housing Facilities allows us to help UGA staff members who wish to communicate more
effectively in English in their daily lives and their careers. "
This partnership between University Housing and IEP exemplifies the commitment of the University of Georgia
to fostering the professional growth and development of all its staff members. " Our business is one of people,
our staff. Watching staff grow to become the best versions of themselves is always very satisfying, " Deason
says.
" You can't force learning, " Rubio-Delgado adds, " but you can create the conditions in which people are inspired
and empowered to learn. "
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