Training/Staff Development Opportunities
2008 Spotlight
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     The H.R. Office of Staff Development is excited to share with you  
and the entire University the three new programs developed and offered  
by our department in cooperation with the Staff Advisory Council other  
key departments and individuals. Please view the information below and  
then click one of the orange links beneath each program brief to view  
more information on each program.

        Training and Staff Development Programs


CORE 8:
Introducing…the CORE 8! The courses in this program represent the  
essential skills and knowledge that every UT Arlington Maverick needs  
to know. Although many of these courses have been a part of the  
regular course list from the Office of Staff Development and other key  
UT Arlington departments for the past several years, we are now  
connecting these courses into one key program. Those completing the  
CORE 8 will receive campus recognition and a certificate of completion  
that will become a part of their employee record.

It is important to note that the program officially kicks off in  
January 2008, but those employees who have completed any of the course  
in the proceeding three years will receive credit toward the  
certificate of completion.

Contact Shawn DuMond in the office of Staff Development by e-mail at [log in to unmask] 
  or by phone at 2-5518 if you want to be a part of this certificate  
program and then keep a regular eye on the Training Calendar for the  
Core 8 classes. Click n the link below to read more about the program  
or to view the current Training Calendar. All CORE 8 classes will be  
clearly marked with an “8”.


Training Calendar


CORE 8 Details



Trailblazers:

	According to UT Arlington President James Spaniolo, “Mavericks are  
true trailblazers, who are not satisfied with the status quo.”  These  
words and the resonating philosophy are the foundations of the new  
supervisory training program: Trailblazers: Pathway to Effective  
Supervision. The leadership of UT Arlington and the Human Resources  
Office of Staff Development believe that supervisors and mangers here  
at our University should continually strive for greater effectiveness  
and development in their role. The Trailblazers program is designed to  
empower supervisors to build on and develop the essential skills and  
knowledge needed for their success and for the success of their work  
area and for those entrusted to their care.

	Trailblazers: Pathway to Effective Supervision is a three level  
certificate based program, designed for both existing supervisors and  
those seeking to become supervisors sometime in their career future.  
Participants will receive a certificate after the completion of all  
classes in the particular level. One of the exciting elements of the  
program is that each level serves as the foundation for the next  
level. For example, a person who has completed level 1 (12 hours, 6  
courses) would only have to take three additional courses (6 hours)  
from the level 2 course selection to receive their level 2 certificate  
and so on into level 3. In addition, since many of the courses that  
are a part of the program have been offered as a part of the on going  
UT Arlington staff development program, beginning January 2008 those  
who have completed any of the courses that are a part of the  
Trailblazers program in the proceeding 3 years will receive credit  
toward a certificate. Courses do not have to be completed in any  
particular order.
	
	All classes related to the Trailblazers program are clearly marked by  
a “T” following the course title and appear as a regular part of the  
Training/Staff Development Calendar. If you have any questions  
regarding this program, you may contact Shawn DuMond, Training  
Manager, by e-mail at [log in to unmask] or by phone at 2-5518. You may  
also click on either of the links below to view the Training Calendar  
or to read more about the courses.

Training Calendar


Trailblazers Course Details

Indispensable Administrative Professional Development Program:
	
	In so many ways, the University of Texas at Arlington would be lost  
without our Administrative Professional staff. Thus it is vital that  
the University creates and supports a program that nurtures and  
develops the skill sets of these individuals.

	The Indispensable Administrative Professional Development program is  
a four level certificate based training program designed for both  
existing administrative professionals and those seeking to move into  
one of these positions sometime in their career future. Participants  
will receive a certificate for each level of the program successfully  
completed.

	One of the exciting elements of the program is that each level serves  
as the foundation for the next level. For example, a person who has  
completed level 1 (12 hours, 6 courses) would only have to take three  
additional courses (6 hours) from the level 2 course selection to  
receive their level 2 certificate and so on into level 3 and 4. In  
addition, since many of the courses that are a part of the program  
have been offered as a part of the on going UT Arlington staff  
development program, beginning January 2008 those who have completed  
any of the courses that are a part of the program in the proceeding 3  
years will receive credit toward a certificate. Courses do not have to  
be completed in any particular order.

	All classes related to the Indispensable Administrative Professional  
program are clearly marked by an “AP” following the course title and  
appear as a regular part of the Training/Staff Development Calendar.  
If you have any questions regarding this program, you may contact  
Shawn DuMond, Training Manager, by e-mail at [log in to unmask] or by  
phone at 2-5518. You may also click on either of the links below to  
view the Training Calendar or to read more about the courses.

Training Calendar


Indispensable Administrative

Professional Details



	We hope this information was very helpful and we are excited about  
helping you on your road to greater success. Please contact us at [log in to unmask] 
  or by phone at ext. 2-5518 for assistance or with your questions.