Upcoming Training Opportunities

Happy Thanksgiving from Human Resources Management and Development!

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

The following classes will be offered between 11/01/05 and 11/30/05

ET-ACCESSFO - Access-Tables and Forms
Location:  Ransom Hall, Room: 211a
Dates:  Wednesday, Nov 2, 2005
Times:  2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Class Days:  Wednesday
Instructed by:  Keith Wingo, OIT
This course is designed for employees who enter large amounts of data into Access databases. Participants will learn how to create great looking and functional forms. The course will also cover table design, field types, field masks and lists, and custom data entry forms based on existing and new tables.
Enrollment Closing Date:  Tuesday, Nov 1, 2005

JS-15PVTR - Fifteen Passenger Van Training
Location:  Environmental Health & Safety Building, 500 Summit Avenue, Room: Training Room
Dates:  Thursday, Nov 3, 2005
Times:  9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Class Days:  Thursday
Instructed by:  Bonnie Martin, Environmental Health & Safety
A requirement for all UTA employees who drive 15 Passenger Vans either owned by UTA or leased from an outside company.
Enrollment Closing Date:  Thursday, Nov 3, 2005

ET-WORD1 - Word-Level 1
Location:  Ransom Hall, Room: 316
Dates:  Friday, Nov 4, 2005
Times:  2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Class Days:  Friday
Instructed by:  Keith Wingo, OIT
This course covers the basics of using Microsoft Word including: learning to insert, copy, move, delete and format text; learning to use the spell checker; adding footnotes and endnotes. The course will also cover creating outlines, and using headers and footers.
Enrollment Closing Date:  Friday, Nov 4, 2005

PD-CONM200 - Conflict Management
Location:  To be announced, Room: To be announced
Dates:  Tuesday, Nov 8, 2005
Times:  2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Class Days:  Tuesday
Instructed by:  Sharon Walker, EAP
A basic introduction to managing conflict and improving skills to reduce conflict for win-win results, as presented by a licensed counselor from our EAP program. Learn how to diffuse conflict in the workplace and in our personal life. The skills learned in this session will empower you to handle crisis situations in a more effective manner.
Enrollment Closing Date:  Tuesday, Nov 8, 2005

PD-NEO-003 - New Employee Orientation -
Location:  Continuing Education Workforce Development Center, Room: Please check for room number at information desk.
Dates:  Wednesday, Nov 9, 2005
Times:  8:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Class Days:  Wednesday
Instructed by:  Colin Sanor, Training Coordinator
New Employee Orientation is the primary foundation of the University's Staff Development program.
Enrollment Closing Date:  Wednesday, Nov 9, 2005

FE-CPRAEDH - AED/CPR Heartsaver Course
Location:  Environmental Health and Safety, Room: Training Room
Dates:  Wednesday, Nov 9, 2005
Times:  1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Class Days:  Wednesday
Instructed by:  Bonnie Martin, EH&S
The Heartsaver AED Course teaches the basic techniques of adult CPR and how to use an AED. Students also learn about using barrier devices in CPR and giving first aid for choking. The course teaches how to recognize the signs of four major emergencies: heart attack, stroke, cardiac arrest and foreign-body airway obstruction.
Enrollment Closing Date:  Wednesday, Nov 9, 2005

ET-EXCEL1 - Excel-Level 1
Location:  To be announced, Room: To be announced
Dates:  Wednesday, Nov 9, 2005
Times:  2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Class Days:  Wednesday
Instructed by:  Keith Wingo, OIT
This course covers the basics of using Microsoft Excel. Participants will learn how to enter and modify data, how use basic functions within Microsoft Excel, and how to generate charts.
Enrollment Closing Date:  Wednesday, Nov 9, 2005

PD-MEETING - Lead Successful Meetings!
Location:  Continuing Education Workforce Development Center, Room: Please check for room number at information desk.
Dates:  Thursday, Nov 10, 2005
Times:  2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Class Days:  Thursday
Instructed by:  Colin Sanor, Training Coordinator
Learn how to lead meetings with more productivity and participation from others...and less frustration. The 5 "P"s of meetings will be discussed: Planning, Pre-notification, Preparation, Processing, and Putting it on Record. Participants will view the comedy video "Meetings, Bloody Meetings" to compliment the classroom learning.
Enrollment Closing Date:  Thursday, Nov 10, 2005

JS-HAZCOMT - Hazard Communication Training
Location:  Environmental Health & Safety, 500 Summit Avenue, Room: Training Room
Dates:  Friday, Nov 11, 2005
Times:  8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Class Days:  Friday
Instructed by:  Bonnie Martin, EH&S
Please contact Environmental Health & Safety at 817-272-2185 for information about this class.
Enrollment Closing Date:  Friday, Nov 11, 2005

ET-WORD2 - Word-Level 2
Location:  Ransom Hall, Room: 316
Dates:  Friday, Nov 11, 2005
Times:  2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Class Days:  Friday
Instructed by:  Keith Wingo, OIT
Word Level II is a continuation of Word Level 1. More in-depth topics include: creating and modifying tables, columns, hyperlinks, comments, and lists; exploring using and modifying charts, clip art and word art; and learning about toolbar modifications and menu customization.
Enrollment Closing Date:  Friday, Nov 11, 2005

PD-HRFINTR - H.R. Forum: Interviewing Skills - Hiring Good People
Location:  Continuing Education Workforce Development Center, Room: Please check for room number at information desk.
Dates:  Wednesday, Nov 16, 2005
Times:  9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Class Days:  Wednesday
Instructed by:  Elena Radeva, Employment Supervisor
Need to brush up on your interviewing technique? This class will teach you the skills needed to conduct a smart, thoughtful, and legal job interview.
Enrollment Closing Date:  Wednesday, Nov 16, 2005

FE-WELLDIA - How to Keep a Food and Activity Diary (Lunch-n-Learn)
Location:  Central Library, Room: 315A
Dates:  Wednesday, Nov 16, 2005
Times:  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Class Days:  Wednesday
Instructed by:  Jessilyn Arendt, Registered Dietician
Known as "self-monitoring," research shows that people who keep track of what, when, and why they eat, and how active they are, are the ones who lose weight and keep it off. You will learn how to make healthy lifestyle changes!
Enrollment Closing Date:  Wednesday, Nov 16, 2005

ET-EXCELCH - Excel-Charts
Location:  Ransom Hall, Room: 211a
Dates:  Wednesday, Nov 16, 2005
Times:  2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Class Days:  Wednesday
Instructed by:  Keith Wingo, OIT
Participants will learn how to take the basic Excel chart to the next level. They will learn how to create a chart and also how to make changes to an existing chart.
Enrollment Closing Date:  Wednesday, Nov 16, 2005

ET-WORDMM - Word-Mail Merge
Location:  Ransom Hall, Room: 316
Dates:  Friday, Nov 18, 2005
Times:  2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Class Days:  Friday
Instructed by:  Keith Wingo
Participants will learn how to generate a mail merge. They will also learn how to merge data that resides in Word files, Access files, Excel files and Outlook Contact lists.
Enrollment Closing Date:  Friday, Nov 18, 2005

ET-EXCEL2 - Excel-Level 2
Location:  To be announced, Room: To be announced
Dates:  Monday, Nov 21, 2005
Times:  2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Class Days:  Monday
Instructed by:  Keith Wingo, OIT
Topics will include advanced sorting techniques - 4 column sorts, sorting by rows, sorting by months or days of the week, and sorting by a criteria that you create. The course will also include advanced charting techniques such as combination charts, adding lines and colors to make charts easier to read. We will cover functions and creating your own calculations in more detail.
Enrollment Closing Date:  Monday, Nov 21, 2005

PD-HRFPERF - H.R. Forum: Performance Reviews: Opening Doors to Successful Supervision
Location:  Continuing Education Workforce Development Center, Room: Please check for room number at information desk.
Dates:  Wednesday, Nov 30, 2005
Times:  9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Class Days:  Wednesday
Instructed by:  Jim Clingan, JC3T
This course will teach you the importance of the performance review and how 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:  Wednesday, Nov 30, 2005

ET-ACCESS1 - Access-Level 1
Location:  Ransom Hall, Room: 211a
Dates:  Wednesday, Nov 30, 2005
Times:  2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Class Days:  Wednesday
Instructed by:  Keith Wingo, OIT
This course covers the basics of using Microsoft Access. Topics covered include creating tables, queries, reports, and forms.
Enrollment Closing Date:  Wednesday, Nov 30, 2005