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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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Real Talk/Real Issue: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance  
Guidelines

The purpose of this presentation is to provide an overview of the  
guidelines pertaining to ADA compliance standards.

What: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance Guidelines

When: Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.

Where: University Center-Carlisle Suite

Who: Dianne Hengst, UT Arlington, Director of Disability Services

Space is limited.  To register please visit the Human Resources  
training website via the link at the top of this email.  Contact [log in to unmask] 
  or 2-5100 for additional questions. Lunch will be served.

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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 I’ve got  
the class for you.

What: Maverick 101: New Employee Orientation
When: Wednesday, February 4th, 2009, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Where: Wetsel Service Center Room 200
Who: Jake Allen 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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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: Thursday, February 5th, 2009, 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.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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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

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Contact Shawn DuMond by e-mail at [log in to unmask] or by phone at Ext:  
2-5518 with your questions or comments.

OUR MISSION: "It is the purpose of the Staff Development Office of The  
University of Texas at Arlington to empower the employees of our  
University by providing educational opportunities in the areas of  
Professional Development, Personal Growth and Family Enrichment."