Staff Development Opportunities (Registration/Training Calendar) (Staff Development Home) (Human Resources Home)
July 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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ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) in the Workplace (T)
The 1992 American with Disabilities Act has greatly impacted the workplace and the workforce. Successful organizations today have made a commitment to hire individuals with disabilities. Co-workers and managers are often not equipped with the necessary skills to fully integrate these employees into their workforce.
What: ADA in the Workplace
When: Tuesday, July 6th, 2010, 2:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Where: Wetsel Service Center, Room 200
Who: Dr. Diane Hengst, Assistant Dean, UT Arlington Office of Students with Disabilities
This workshop introduces proven principles and common sense ideas on how to best support and work with disabled individuals.
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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, July 7th, 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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Attitude: It Colors Everything (AP)
With so many situations and circumstances out of control in and around us, it is comforting to know that there is one thing we can control...our attitude. Maintaining a positive attitude in the face of difficulty as well as success makes a world of difference in how you function in your work place and how people interact with you.
What: Attitude: It Colors Everything
When: Thursday, July 8th, 2010, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Wetsel Service Center, Room 200
Who: Jake Allen
This class is designed to help you explore the tools necessary to having and maintaining the right attitude. In addition, we will discuss how to deal with those whose attitude is difficult to deal with.
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Time Management: Keys for Everyday Office Success (8)
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: Time Management: Keys to Everyday Office Success
When: Tuesday, July 13th, 2010, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.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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Essentials of Assertiveness (AP)
Learn powerful tools for assertiveness to help you deal with conflict at all levels in the organization and discover techniques on how to be an assertive communicator.
What: Essentials of Assertiveness
When: Thursday, July 15th, 2010, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Wetsel Service Center, Room 200
Who: Jake Allen
You will also explore the differences between being passive, aggressive, or assertive. In addition, you will assess your areas of strength and growth in this critical skill.
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Customer Service 101 (8)
How can I best serve my customers? How do I deal with difficult customers? If you’re looking for answers to these questions then this is the class for you.
What: Customer Service 101
When: Tuesday, July 20th, 2010, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Where: Wetsel Service Center, Room 200
Who: Rosa Newman
Come learn what it means to deliver knock-your-socks-off customer service.
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Conducting Effective Meetings (AP)
There are very few people who actually like to sit in meetings. However, meetings are a necessary part of organizational management. This course is designed to explore the basic keys to conducting effective meetings that will help your team get the right information and then get the job done.
What: Effective Meeting Skills
When: Wednesday, July 21st, 2010, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Where: Wetsel Service Center Room 200
Who: Jake Allen
Participants will learn how to plan and prepare for meetings and uncover the elements that make a meeting a success.
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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, July 21st, 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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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, July 27th, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Wetsel Service Center, Room 200
Who: Shawn DuMond Rosa Newman
Lunch will be provided. Please dress in comfortable/casual attire.
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Professionalism In The Workplace (AP)
No matter what your title reads, you are an essential element in the success of your organization. In order for you to fulfill the responsibilities of your role, you must be able to present yourself and your ideas with a great deal of professionalism.
What: Professionalism In The Workplace
When: Wednesday, July 28th, 2010, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Wetsel Service Center Room 200
Who: Jake Allen
This course is designed to help you identify and develop those needed skills for projecting and maintaining professional work relationships and confidence in the workplace.
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Advanced Supervisory Skills: Exercises in the Four Points of Supervision (T)
This course is a continuation of the discussion that for many began in our Fundamental Skills for Supervisors class. Participants will revisit the four points of supervisors and use role-play and dialogue to explore each point in depth.
What: Advanced Supervisory Skills
When: Thursday, July 29th, 2010, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Wetsel Service Center, Room 200
Who: Shawn DuMond
Participants will not have to have taken the Fundamental Skills for Supervisors to attend this course.
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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 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] or 2-5426 with any questions you may have.
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Contact Shawn DuMond ([log in to unmask]), Jake Allen ([log in to unmask]), or Rosa Newman ([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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