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Training Workshops for February 2002
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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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January 31st: Introduction to Personal Computers, Level 1
9:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.
J. D. Wetsel Building Room 110
Suggested audience: All UTA employees
Sponsored by: the Staff Advisory Council (SAC)
This foundation course provides information on how computers work,
basic use of Windows, and what the difference is between operating
system and application software. Fee: $30.00 per class. PREREQUISITE: None.
Textbook: None. Contact SDEA at 817-272-7292 for registration and details.
February 1st: The 4 Roles of Leadership (Jan. 28, 30, & Feb. 1)
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 pm. (Day 3 of 3)
J. D. Wetsel Building Room 200
Suggested Audience: All UTA Employees
A Leadership Academy presentation: Learn how to become a change agent
and direct others through organizational changes during this three-day
workshop. Pre-registration required. Lunch and Covey workshop materials
included. Cost: $220.00 for 2-1/2 day workshop. For more information or to
register, contact SDEA at 817-272-7292.
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
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 pm.
J. D. Wetsel Building Room 200
Suggested audience: All new hires since January 2001
Presenters: Training staff, various Dept. Reps., &
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 7th: Franklin Covey(tm) Series: Advance Team Building:
Building Trust
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
J. D. Wetsel Building Room 200
Suggested Audience: All UTA Employees
Trust starts with you. Transforming a corporation, work team or family
begins at the personal level. Other people's trust in you grows out of
your personal trustworthiness--your character and competence. Learn the
trust-building skills necessary to strengthen the interpersonal relationships
within your department and your teams. Pre-registration required. Covey workshop
materials included. Cost: $35.00. For more information or to register, contact
SDEA at 817-272-7292.
February 11th: *Communication Skills
2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
J. D. Wetsel Building Room 200
Suggested Audience: All UTA Employees
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
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. Contact SDEA
at 817-272-7292 in order to register.
February 12th: Microsoft Word 2000, Level 1
8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (day 1 of 2)
J. D. Wetsel Building Room 110
Suggested audience: All UTA employees
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. Contact SDEA at 817-272-7292 for
registration and details.
February 13th: Human Resources: Disciplinary Procedures/Coaching & Motivating
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
J. D. Wetsel Building Room 200
Suggested Audience: All UTA Supervisors
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. Contact SDEA at 817-272-7292
in order to register.
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
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
8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (day 2 of 2)
J. D. Wetsel Building Room 110
Suggested audience: All UTA employees
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. Contact SDEA at
817-272-7292 for registration and details.
February 15th: Avoiding Violence in the Workplace
9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
J. D. Wetsel Building Room 200
Suggested Audience: All UTA Employees
Presenter: UTA Police, Family Services & SDEA
Learn how the campus responds if a violent confrontation occurs. Discuss
what constitutes violence in the workplace, the causes and means of prevention.
Learn the steps needed to protect yourself, your employees and University property
(where applicable). Contact SDEA at 817-272-7292 in order to register.
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. Contact SDEA at 817-272-7292 in order to register.
February 20th: New Employee Orientation
8:00 a.m. - 3:30 pm.
J. D. Wetsel Building Room 200
Suggested audience: All new hires since January 2001
Presenters: Training staff, various Dept. Reps., &
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
This is an open discussion, question and answer session dealing with Human
Resources' policies and procedures regarding Disciplinary Actions.
February 22nd: Performance Reviews
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
J. D. Wetsel Building Room 200
Suggested audience: UTA Supervisors/Managerial Staff
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. Contact SDEA at 817-272-7292
in order to register.
February 22nd: CPR/AED Information (Lunch & Learn)
12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
J.D. Wetsel Room 200
Suggested Audience: All UTA Employees
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. FEE: $18.00
February 26th: Microsoft Word 2000, Level 2
8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (day 1 of 2)
J. D. Wetsel Building Room 110
Suggested audience: All UTA employees
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,
Level 1 or similar experience. Textbook is still to be determined and will be
purchased at additional cost. Contact SDEA at 817-272-7292 for registration
and details.
February 26th: Introduction to Diversity
9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
J. D. Wetsel Building Room 200
Suggested audience: All UTA Employees
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. Contact SDEA at
817-272-7292 for registration and details.
February 28th: Microsoft Word 2000, Level 2
8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (day 2 of 2)
J. D. Wetsel Building Room 110
Suggested audience: All UTA employees
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,
Level 1 or similar experience. Textbook is still to be determined and will be
purchased at additional cost. Contact SDEA at 817-272-7292 for registration
and details.
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This Training Calendar is also posted on the UTA Human Resources web site at:
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