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Staff Development Opportunities[cid:1421A411-3D53-4EE8-AA73-97926ADA766C@uta.edu](Registration/Training Calendar<https://policy.uta.edu/HRWeb/Application?cmd=classes>) (Staff Development Home<http://www.uta.edu/hr/staff-development/index.php>) (Human Resources Home<http://www.uta.edu/hr/>)
May 2010
Note: Classes marked with an (8) are part of the CORE 8 program. Classes marked with an (AP) are part of the Indispensable Administrative Assistant program. Classes marked by a (T) are part of our Trailblazers: Pathways to Effective Supervision program.
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Motivating Your Employees (T)
Course participants will learn how to motivate employees to a higher state of productivity and create a work environment that is beneficial to everyone and assists the department at getting the job done.
What: Motivating Your Employees
When: Tuesday, May 4th, 2010, 9:00 a.m. 11: 00 a.m.
Where: Wetsel Service Center, Room 200
Who: Shawn DuMond
Participants may even find a little motivation for their own work and life.
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Maverick 101: New Employee Orientation (8)
If you are new to UT Arlington or if you are an existing employee looking to reconnect with the pulse of the University, then Ive got the class for you.
What: Maverick 101: New Employee Orientation
When: Wednesday, May 5th, 2010, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Where: Wetsel Service Center, Room 200
Who: Rosa Newman, and a host of key UT Arlington department leaders.
Come learn about the exciting happenings here at UT Arlington and hear from key departments that want to make your work and life easier and more fulfilling.
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Food for Thought: Finding and Maintaining the Motivation to Exercise
Do you have a hard time finding a reason to exercise? Are you waiting for the right day or time to start? Is your motivation waning or lacking? Dont let the answers to these questions keep you from achieving your health and fitness goals. Come learn techniques to motivate yourself to exercise and start living the healthy lifestyle that you deserve. No more excuses. The time to start is now!
What: Finding and Maintaining the Motivation to Exercise
When: Wednesday, May 5th, 2010, 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m.
Where: Maverick Activity Center 101B
Who: Lindsay Lookingbill B.S. in Exercise Science from the University of Texas at Arlington, is a Cooper Institute Certified Personal Trainer, and an AFAA certified Group Exercise Instructor. She has over 6 years experience in the health and fitness field and currently works as the Membership Services Coordinator for the Department of Campus Recreation at the MAC.
Bring your sack lunch and a notepad.
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Learning To Take Risks (AP)
Stepping outside the box and exposing yourself to ridicule and criticism is never easy. However, there are times, in order to get your goals and vision accomplished, you must take a risk. This training class is designed to help you understand the art of risk taking and explore the concepts of weighing your risk before you take it.
What: Learning To Take Risks
When: Thursday, May 6th, 2010, 2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.
Where: Wetsel Service Center, Room 200
Who: Jake Allen
Participants will leave with a greater understanding of when, where, and how to take a risk.
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AHA HeartSavers: First Aid with CPR and AED
Would you know what to do if someone around you was having a heart attack?
What: AHA HeartSavers: First Aid with CPR and AED
When: Wednesday, May 12th, 2010, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Where: Environmental Health & Safety Building: Training Room, 500 Summit Ave.
Who: Environmental Health and Safety Trainers
The skills you learn here could save a life. Participants will receive CPR certification card.
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Managing Across Generations (T)
The needs and expectations of the next generation entering the work force today are greatly different from the generation on the verge of retirement. This course helps managers and supervisors understand the needs and expectations of their own generation and other generations.
What: Managing Across Generations
When: Wednesday, May 12th, 2010, 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
Where: Wetsel Service Center, Room 200
Who: Shawn DuMond
Participants will also explore how to relate to other generations without giving up their own generational identity.
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Fresh Start from Tobacco-Session 1
The Fresh Start From Tobacco program consists of a series of four seminar series designed to educate and assist individuals who are ready to make a fresh start from tobacco use. These seminars will cover steps to understanding addiction, quitting and coping strategies, and receiving help. It is important to attend all four sessions.
What: Fresh Start from Tobacco
When: Thursday, May 13th, 2010, 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.
Where: Wetsel Service Center, Room 200
Who: Nekima Booker, University Health Services
In addition, all participants are eligible for a limited supply of nicotine replacement therapy patches and gum.
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TIme Management: Keys for Everyday Office Success (8) (Formerly "Get Organized")
If your office is a mess and you are drowning in your to-do list, then this class is for you. Participants will learn how backlogs happen, how to manage paperwork, how to eliminate clutter, and discover the benefits of organization.
What: Get Organized: Keys to Everyday Office Success
When: Thursday, May 13th, 2010, 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Where: Wetsel Service Center, Room 200
Who: Rosa Newman
Now is the time and today is the day to get organized and stay organized. Only you can make it happen.
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Solving Problems/Making Decisions (AP)
Participants are invited to bring one in-depth problem for the class to discuss. This seminar is designed to explore real problems and discover how to develop strategies to map out the problem and discover a real solution.
What: Solving Problems/Making Decisions
When: Tuesday, May 18th, 2010, 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
Where: Wetsel Service Center Room 200
Who: Jake Allen
You will explore the tools for creatively brainstorming solutions and facing obstacles from a whole new perspective. In addition, you will uncover how to effectively use a step-by-step process to achieve greater results.
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Dealing Effectively with Conflict and Confrontation (8)
If your first response to conflict and confrontation is fight or flight, then you are responding naturally. However, there is another solution that comes through knowledge and education. Come learn how to deal effectively with conflict and discover new ways to make every conflict a learning experience.
What: Dealing Effectively with Conflict and Confrontation
When: Wednesday, May 19th, 2010, 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
Where: Wetsel Service Center, Room 200
Who: Employee Assistance Program Trainer, Alliance Work Partners
Whether you avoid conflict like the plague or see it as an opportunity to sharpen your claws, this is the class for you.
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Effective Delegation (T)
Discover the essential skills to effectively manage projects ... and bring out the best in your team. Successful managers and supervisors are the ones who learn how to delegate effectively. They know there's no better resource than a fully functioning and dedicated team.
What: Effective Delegation
When: Thursday, May 20th, 2010, 2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.
Where: Wetsel Service Center Room 200
Who: Shawn DuMond
This great course can help you take control of your projects and priorities. Learn practical tips and specific steps to boost productivity maximize teamwork, and meet deadlines.
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Welcoming Diversity (8)
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 in responding to prejudicial jokes, remarks, and slurs. Participants will also discover how to be more attentive to diversity and racism in the workplace and community.
What: Welcoming Diversity
When: Tuesday, May 25th, 2010, 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.
Where: Wetsel Service Center, Room 200
Who: Eunice Currie and Shawn DuMond
Lunch will be provided. Please dress in comfortable/casual attire.
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Fresh Start from Tobacco-Session 2
The Fresh Start From Tobacco program consists of a series of four seminar series designed to educate and assist individuals who are ready to make a fresh start from tobacco use. These seminars will cover steps to understanding addiction, quitting and coping strategies, and receiving help. It is important to attend all four sessions.
What: Fresh Start from Tobacco
When: Thursday, May 27th, 2010, 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.
Where: Wetsel Service Center, Room 200
Who: Nekima Booker, University Health Services
In addition, all participants are eligible for a limited supply of nicotine replacement therapy patches and gum.
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Project Management (AP)
In today's time-based and cost-conscious global business environment, tight project deadlines and stringent expectations are the norm. This course will help participants gain an introduction to project management, along with essentials skills and techniques necessary for planning and executing projects on time, on budget, and with maximum efficiency and productivity.
What: Project Management
When: Thursday, May 27th, 2010, 2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.
Where: Wetsel Service Center, Room 200
Who: Jake Allen
If you have a project that you are working on or a project you are just about to start, this is a class for you.
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Interested in Technical/Computer classes?
For a full up to date list of computer training classes or to register for a computer class, please visit the OIT Training website.
http://www.uta.edu/oit/cs/training/index.php
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Interested in meeting other administrative professionals across campus and throughout the Metroplex?
Come see what the Arlington Golden Circle Chapter IAAP is all about. Meetings take place right here on campus in J.D. Wetsel Service Center, Room 200 on the second Tuesday of every month.
Visit http://www.iaap-arlington.org/ for meeting and seminar details or contact Sherilyn Sicking CPS/CAP at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or 2-5426 with any questions you may have.
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Contact Shawn DuMond ([log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>), Jake Allen ([log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>), or Rosa Newman ([log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>) by e-mail or by phone at Ext: 2-5554 with your questions or comments.
OUR MISSION: The mission of the Office of Human Resources: Staff Development is to provide quality training and development opportunities in the areas of Professional Development, Personal Growth, and Family Enrichment. We accomplish this through strategic planning and effective communication while welcoming diversity and building relationships.
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