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The following changes have been made to the February 2002 Training Calendar.
Advance Team Building: Building Trust scheduled for February 7, 2002 has
been cancelled.
Avoiding Violence in the Workplace scheduled for February 15, 2002 has been
cancelled.
A time change has been made for all technical training classes:
Microsoft Word 2000, Level 1 has now been rescheduled for 1:00 p.m.-5:00
p.m. on February 12th & 14th.
Microsoft Word 2000, Level 2 has now been rescheduled for 1:00 p.m.-5:00
p.m. on February 26th & 28th.
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The following is a list of workshops offered by SDEA. To sign up for
any of these classes please contact our office at Ext. 7292. You may
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February 5th: Tax Tips & Changes-2001 (Lunch & Learn)
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
J. D. Wetsel Building Room 200
Suggested Audience: All UTA Employees
Presenter: A representative from the Internal Revenue Service
An IRS representative will explain the multiple changes for the 2001 tax
year, cover the different sections of the standard tax form, provide tax
information publications and answer your tax questions. (The instructor
will not be providing tax preparation services during class). This class
will empower you to make better and maybe more cost-effective tax form decisions.
For more information or to register, contact SDEA at 817-272-7292.
February 6th: New Employee Orientation
8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
J. D. Wetsel Building Room 200
Suggested audience: All new hires since January 2001
Presenters: SDEA, UTA Department Representatives &
Human Resources
The new structure of Orientation will include 3 of the Staff Development
10 Essentials: UTA Orientation (8 am-10 am), Customer Service (10 am-noon)
and Institutional Compliance (1:00 pm-1:30 pm). A Benefits Q&A session
(1:30 pm-3:30 pm) will follow. New employees are required to come for the
full day. Current employees may attend any of the sections they need to fulfill
their 10 Essentials. Lunch will be provided.
February 11th: Communication Skills (1 of 10 Essentials)
2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
J. D. Wetsel Building Room 200
Suggested Audience: All UTA Employees
Presenter: SDEA
A basic introduction to various communication techniques and skills necessary
for building professional, social and intimate relationships--the number one
problem identified in work relationships. Join us as a licensed counselor
from our EAP program presents techniques to improve your ability to interact
assertively by exploring the various aspects of communication. For more
information or to registrar, contact SDEA at 817-272-7292.
February 12th: HR: Disciplinary Procedures/Coaching & Motivating
8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
J. D. Wetsel Building Room 200
Suggested Audience: All UTA Supervisors
Presenters: James C. Clingan, President of JC3T &
Tanisha Boone, Employee Relations Specialist/Human Resources
A Leadership Academy presentation: This workshop focuses on teaching
supervisors the skills necessary to counsel employees with the goal
of improving performance and productivity. Each participant will
become familiar with a job analysis tool to aid in assessing all
factors in poor employee performance or productivity; learn how to
use appropriate documentation in the Performance Improvement conference;
learn the attitudes and skills necessary to communicate problems that need to
be solved; avoid common traps; elicit agreement and a plan; and follow-up and
evaluate progress toward stated goals.
The second half of the workshop explains the correct procedures involved
when disciplining or discharging an employee and outlines important aspects
pertaining to counseling employees for Performance Improvement and Disciplinary
Action. The nuances of policies and procedures as based on UTA's rules and
regulations help create a better understanding of the disciplinary process,
as well as employee's right to an appeal and the appeal process. For more
information or to register, contact SDEA at 817-272-7292.
February 12th: Microsoft Word 2000, Level 1
1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. (day 1 of 2)
J. D. Wetsel Building Room 110
Suggested audience: All UTA employees
Presenter: Christi Stucker, SDEA Technical Trainer
Sponsored by: the Staff Advisory Council (SAC)
Polish the appearance of your documents. Focus on creating, editing, saving,
and printing a document, as well as formatting techniques. Fee: $30.00 per class.
PREREQUISITE: Some previous PC experience. Textbook is still to be determined
and must be purchased at additional cost. For more information or to register,
contact SDEA at 817-272-7292.
February 13th: HR: Disciplinary Procedures/Coaching & Motivating
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
J. D. Wetsel Building Room 200
Suggested Audience: All UTA Supervisors
Presenters: James C. Clingan, President of JC3T &
Tanisha Boone, Employee Relations Specialist/Human Resources
A Leadership Academy presentation: This workshop explains the correct
procedures involved when disciplining or discharging an employee
and outlines important aspects pertaining to counseling employees
for Performance Improvement and Disciplinary Action. The nuances of
policies and procedures as based on UTA's rules and regulations help create a
better understanding of the disciplinary process, as well as employee's right to
an appeal and the appeal process.
The second half of the workshop focuses on teaching supervisors the skills
necessary to counsel employees with the goal of improving performance and
productivity. Each participant will become familiar with a job analysis tool to
aid in assessing all factors in poor employee performance or productivity;
learn how to use appropriate documentation in the Performance Improvement
conference; learn the attitudes and skills necessary to communicate problems
that need to be solved; avoid common traps; elicit agreement and a plan; and
follow-up and evaluate progress toward stated goals. For more information or
to register, contact SDEA at 817-272-7292.
February 13th: CPR/AED Information (Lunch & Learn)
12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
J.D. Wetsel Room 200
Suggested Audience: All UTA Employees
Presenter: Environmental Health & Safety
This brief overview of course materials to be taught on 02/22/02 for the
CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)/AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
Heartsaver course, gives the basic techniques of adult CPR, using an AED,
how to use barrier devices in CPR, giving first aid for choking and how to
recognize the signs of four major emergencies: heart attack, stroke, cardiac
arrest and foreign body airway obstruction.
February 14th: Microsoft Word 2000, Level 1
1:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (day 2 of 2)
J. D. Wetsel Building Room 110
Suggested audience: All UTA employees
Presenter: Christi Stucker, SDEA Technical Trainer
Sponsored by: the Staff Advisory Council (SAC)
Polish the appearance of your documents. Focus on creating, editing, saving,
and printing a document, as well as formatting techniques. Fee: $30.00 per
class. PREREQUISITE: Some previous PC experience. Textbook is still to be
determined and must be purchased at additional cost. For more information
or to register, contact SDEA at 817-272-7292.
February 19th: Dollars and Sense: Credit & Budgeting
9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
J. D. Wetsel Building Room 200
Suggested Audience: All UTA Employees
Presenter: Consumer Credit Counseling Services
An instructor from Consumer Credit Counseling Services (CCCS) will teach
the basics of money management as well as explore credit issues, rights and
responsibilities. For more information or to register, contact SDEA at 817-272-7292.
February 20th: New Employee Orientation
8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
J. D. Wetsel Building Room 200
Suggested audience: All new hires since January 2001
Presenters: SDEA, UTA Department Representatives &
Human Resources
The new structure of Orientation will include 3 of the Staff Development
10 Essentials: UTA Orientation (8 am-10 am), Customer Service (10 am-noon)
and Institutional Compliance (1:00 pm-1:30 pm). A Benefits Q&A session
(1:30 pm-3:30 pm) will follow. New employees are required to come for the
full day. Current employees may attend any of the sections they need to fulfill
their 10 Essentials. Lunch will be provided.
February 21st: HR Forum: Disciplinary Actions Q&A
9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
J. D. Wetsel Building Room 200
Suggested audience: All UTA employees
Presenter: Human Resources
This is an open discussion, question and answer session dealing with Human
Resources' policies and procedures regarding Disciplinary Actions.
For more information or to register, contact SDEA at 817-272-7292.
February 22nd: Performance Reviews
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
J. D. Wetsel Building Room 200
Suggested audience: UTA Supervisors/Managerial Staff
A Leadership Academy presentation: Learn the importance of performance
reviews and how, with proper application, it can be used as a tool to
develop your employees and teams. In addition, learn ways to recognize/
reward your employees and fellow team members and create a win/win
atmosphere within your department. For more information or to register,
contact SDEA at 817-272-7292.
February 22nd: CPR/AED Heartsaver Course
1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Environmental Health & Safety, Training Room
Presenter: Environmental Health & Safety
Learn the basic techniques of adult CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
using an AED (Automated External Defibrillator), how to use barrier devices
in CPR, giving first aid for choking and how to recognize the signs of four
major emergencies: heart attack, stroke, cardiac arrest and foreign body
airway obstruction. Contact EH&S at 817-272-2185. FEE: $18.00
February 26th: Microsoft Word 2000, Level 2
1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. (day 1 of 2)
J. D. Wetsel Building Room 110
Suggested audience: All UTA employees
Presenter: Christi Stucker, SDEA Technical Trainer
Sponsored by: the Staff Advisory Council (SAC)
By utilizing advanced features, you can improve productivity and increase
your word processing skills. Learn how to use tables, graphs, styles, sections,
graphs, forms, and more. Fee: $30.00 per class. PREREQUISITE: Microsoft Word 2000,
Level 1 or similar experience. Textbook is still to be determined and will be
purchased at additional cost. For more information or to register, contact
SDEA at 817-272-7292.
February 26th: Introduction to Diversity (1 of 10 Essentials)
9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
J. D. Wetsel Building Room 200
Suggested audience: All UTA Employees
Presenter: SDEA
This workshop is an experiential, interactive program designed to promote
awareness and increased sensitivity to the many similarities and differences
among individuals and groups in our society. Done in an upbeat, hopeful tone,
the program focuses on developing self-pride, examining stereotypes and learning
skills for responding to prejudicial jokes, remarks and slurs. For more information
or to register, contact SDEA at 817-272-7292.
February 28th: Microsoft Word 2000, Level 2
1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. (day 2 of 2)
J. D. Wetsel Building Room 110
Suggested audience: All UTA employees
Presenter: Christi Stucker, SDEA Technical Trainer
Sponsored by: the Staff Advisory Council (SAC)
By utilizing advanced features, you can improve productivity and increase
your word processing skills. Learn how to use tables, graphs, styles, sections,
graphs, forms, and more. Fee: $30.00 per class. PREREQUISITE: Microsoft Word 2000,
Level 1 or similar experience. Textbook is still to be determined and will be
purchased at additional cost. For more information or to register, contact SDEA
at 817-272-7292.
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