Upcoming Training Opportunities

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

The following classes will be offered between 02/01/04 and 02/29/04

PD-HRFGPS - HR Forum: Managing Your Retirement with Guided Portfolio Services
Location:  J.D. Wetsel, Room 200
Dates:  Monday, Feb 2, 2004 - Monday, Feb 2, 2004
Times:  6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Class Days:  Monday
Instructed by:  Valic
Learn the importance and need for Wealth Forecasting, Asset Allocation, Investment Selection, and Asset Management for the individual participant in a qualified retirement savings plan, utilizing a professional money manager. Steve Williams and Paul Pickering from AIG Valic (one of our ORP companies) will lead this informative free session.
Enrollment Closing Date:  Monday, Feb 2, 2004

JS-15PVTR - Fifteen Passenger Van Training
Location:  Environmental Health & Safety Building, 500 Summit Avenue, Room Training Room
Dates:  Monday, Feb 9, 2004 - Monday, Feb 9, 2004
Times:  9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Class Days:  Monday
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:  Monday, Feb 9, 2004

JS-HAZCOMT - Hazard Communication Training
Location:  Environmental Health & Safety, 500 Summit Avenue, Room Training Room
Dates:  Friday, Feb 13, 2004 - Friday, Feb 13, 2004
Times:  9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Class Days:  Friday
Instructed by:  Bonnie Martin
Please contact Environmental Health & Safety at 2185 for information about this class.
Enrollment Closing Date:  Friday, Feb 13, 2004

PD-PERF100 - HR Forum: Effective Performance Reviews
Location:  J.D. Wetsel, Room 200
Dates:  Tuesday, Feb 17, 2004 - Tuesday, Feb 17, 2004
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, Feb 17, 2004

SECC2003 - SECC Representatives' Thank You Luncheon
Location:  To be announced, Room To be announced
Dates:  Wednesday, Feb 18, 2004 - Wednesday, Feb 18, 2004
Times:  11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Class Days:  Wednesday
Only SECC Representatives are permitted to register for this event. Thank you!
Enrollment Closing Date:  Wednesday, Feb 11, 2004

JS-DEFDRIV - Defensive Driving Training
Location:  Environmental Health & Safety Building, 500 Summit Avenue, Room Training Room
Dates:  Thursday, Feb 19, 2004 - Friday, Feb 20, 2004
Times:  9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Class Days:  Thursday, Friday
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:  Thursday, Feb 19, 2004

PD-COMS100 - Communication Skills
Location:  J.D. Wetsel, Room 200
Dates:  Tuesday, Feb 24, 2004 - Tuesday, Feb 24, 2004
Times:  9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Class Days:  Tuesday
Participants will learn the principles of effective communication. We will discuss assertive communication, non verbal and verbal communication and how personality types affect communication styles. Join us to learn how to become a more effective assertive communicator.
Enrollment Closing Date:  Tuesday, Feb 24, 2004

FE-RADCLAS - R.A.D. - Rape Aggression Defense
Location:  J.D. Wetsel Building, Room 200
Dates:  Wednesday, Feb 25, 2004 - Thursday, Feb 26, 2004
Times:  8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Class Days:  Wednesday, Thursday
Instructed by:  John Morrison, UTA Police Department
(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:  Tuesday, Feb 24, 2004