Upcoming Human Resources Classes

Register online today at oabs.uta.edu/hr/classes
or call 817-272-3461.

The following classes will be offered between 12/01/03 and 12/31/03

JS-15PVTR - Fifteen Passenger Van Training
Location:  Environmental Health & Safety Building, 500 Summit Avenue, Room Training Room
Dates:  Tuesday, Dec 2, 2003 - Tuesday, Dec 2, 2003
Times:  9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Class Days:  Tuesday
Instructed by:  Bonnie Martin
A requirement for all UTA employees who drive 15 Passenger Vans either owned by UTA or leased from an outside company.
Enrollment Closing Date:  Tuesday, Dec 2, 2003

JS-DEFDRIV - Defensive Driving Training
Location:  Environmental Health & Safety Building, 500 Summit Avenue, Room Training Room
Dates:  Wednesday, Dec 3, 2003 - Thursday, Dec 4, 2003
Times:  9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Class Days:  Wednesday, Thursday
Instructed by:  Bonnie Martin
A prospective driver must complete a 6-hour DDC and secure a Driving Record Background Check (Request for Information from Texas Driver Records) with a satisfactory rating prior to operating UTA leased, owned, or rental vehicles. Individuals not completing the above-mentioned requirements will not be added to the Authorized Drivers List. Individuals that have taken DDC within the past three years can be exempt from taking the UTA DDC with a copy of the DDC certificate. DDC will be offered at no cost to staff, faculty, and students; however, to obtain a certificate for a 10% discount on auto insurance, a $5.00 fee will be required (note: not all insurance companies offer a 10% discount; check with your agent if you are interested in the discount). The UTA 6-hour DDC cannot be used for ticket dismissal.
Enrollment Closing Date:  Wednesday, Dec 3, 2003

PG-CHNGMNG - Change Management: Negotiating the Chaos Around Us
Location:  J.D. Wetsel, Room 200
Dates:  Thursday, Dec 4, 2003 - Thursday, Dec 4, 2003
Times:  9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Class Days:  Thursday
Instructed by:  Jim Clingan, JC3T
Change is the constant of life. Just when we think we have settled into a routine in our work or home life something changes. In the business world "Fast change is arriving. Slow change is moving out." The adaptation and adjustment to change must come quickly and often. This creates stress--physically, emotionally, intellectually, spiritually. This course is designed to help participants adjust to change--especially in the workplace setting. Participants will learn: --Strategies for managing the physical and emotional stress created by changes at work. --Strategies for adjusting to new work expectations, routines, and personnel. --Behavioral and communication skills for being part of the change and not having change happen to them.
Enrollment Closing Date:  Thursday, Dec 4, 2003

PD-NEO-003 - *New Employee Orientation -
Location:  J.D. Wetsel, Room 200
Dates:  Wednesday, Dec 10, 2003 - Wednesday, Dec 10, 2003
Times:  8:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Class Days:  Wednesday
Instructed by:  Colin Sanor
New Employee Orientation is the primary foundation of the University's Staff Development program. It is a requirement for all new, benefits eligible, employees.
Enrollment Closing Date:  Wednesday, Dec 10, 2003

PD-PERF100 - HR Forum: Effective Performance Reviews
Location:  J.D. Wetsel, Room 200
Dates:  Tuesday, Dec 16, 2003 - Tuesday, Dec 16, 2003
Times:  9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Class Days:  Tuesday
Instructed by:  Colin Sanor
This course will teach you the importance of the performance review and how, with proper application, it can be used as a tool to develop your employees and your teams. In addition, you'll learn other ways to recognize and reward your employees and fellow team members and create a win/win atmosphere within your department.
Enrollment Closing Date:  Tuesday, Dec 16, 2003

JS-HAZCOMT - Hazard Communication Training
Location:  Environmental Health & Safety, 500 Summit Avenue, Room Training Room
Dates:  Wednesday, Dec 17, 2003 - Wednesday, Dec 17, 2003
Times:  9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Class Days:  Wednesday
Instructed by:  Bonnie Martin
Please contact Environmental Health & Safety at 2185 for information about this class.
Enrollment Closing Date:  Wednesday, Dec 17, 2003

FE-RADCLAS - R.A.D. - Rape Aggression Defense
Location:  J.D. Wetsel Building, Room 200
Dates:  Thursday, Dec 18, 2003 - Friday, Dec 19, 2003
Times:  8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Class Days:  Thursday, Friday
Instructed by:  John Morrison
(This is a two-day class) The Rape Aggression Defense System is a program of realistic self-defense tactics and techniques developed for women. The R.A.D. System is a comprehensive, women-only course that begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction, and risk avoidance, while progressing on to the basics of hands-on self-defense training. The program is designed to help women overcome the effects of sexual violence by teaching assertiveness, awareness, risk reduction, avoidance, and physical defense options and strategies. The course is taught by John Morrison, Crime Prevention Officer of the UTA Police Department.
Enrollment Closing Date:  Thursday, Dec 18, 2003