Upcoming Training Opportunities

Register online today at https://policy.uta.edu/HRWeb/Application?cmd=classes
or call 817-272-5554.

The following classes will be offered between 09/01/06 and 09/30/06

FE-WELLIE1 - Intuitive Eating Series: Rejecting the Diet Mentality and Honoring Your Hunger (Lunch-n-Learn)
Location:  Central Library, Room: 315a
Dates:  Wednesday, Sep 6, 2006
Times:  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Class Days:  Wednesday
Instructed by:  Nancy Pacilio, Registered Dietician
This approach to weight management will change the way you view food and will no doubt have more far reaching effects on other parts of your life! You are welcome to attend all five sessions in this series or any that meet your needs. Each session stands alone for great insight into how and why we eat the way we do. Coming Up: Making peace with food and Challenging the food police.
Enrollment Closing Date:  Wednesday, Sep 6, 2006

PD-COMS100 - Communication Skills
Location:  Continuing Education Workforce Development Center, Room: E200F
Dates:  Thursday, Sep 7, 2006
Times:  9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Class Days:  Thursday
Instructed by:  Sharon Walker, EAP
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:  Thursday, Sep 7, 2006

ET-EXCEL1 - Excel-Level 1
Location:  Continuing Education Workforce Development Center, Room: E200C
Dates:  Monday, Sep 11, 2006
Times:  2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Class Days:  Monday
Instructed by:  Susan Montgomery, 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:  Monday, Sep 11, 2006

PD-NEO-003 - New Employee Orientation -
Location:  Continuing Education Workforce Development Center, Room: E200F
Dates:  Wednesday, Sep 13, 2006
Times:  8:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Class Days:  Wednesday
Instructed by:  Colin Sanor, Training Coordinator
This course is designed to acquaint new employees with UT Arlington's philosophy, mission, and goals. It also provides an overview of the structure, systems, and wonderful benefits. A Continental breakfast is provided.
Enrollment Closing Date:  Wednesday, Sep 13, 2006

ET-EXCEL2 - Excel-Level 2
Location:  Continuing Education Workforce Development Center, Room: E200C
Dates:  Monday, Sep 18, 2006
Times:  2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Class Days:  Monday
Instructed by:  Susan Montgomery, 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, Sep 18, 2006

PD-HRFTIME - H.R. Forum: Overtime and Timesheets
Location:  Continuing Education Workforce Development Center, Room: E200F
Dates:  Wednesday, Sep 20, 2006
Times:  9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Class Days:  Wednesday
Instructed by:  Karen Selby, Human Resources
Having difficulties computing overtime? This class will teach you the fundamentals of accurately computing and recording overtime. Topics include: Fair Labor Standards Act, volunteering for overtime, who must complete a time card and how to complete it accurately.
Enrollment Closing Date:  Wednesday, Sep 20, 2006

FE-CPRAEDH - AED/CPR Heartsaver Course
Location:  Environmental Health and Safety, 500 Summit Avenue, Room: Training Room
Dates:  Wednesday, Sep 20, 2006
Times:  9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Class Days:  Wednesday
Instructed by:  Sherrell Coleman, 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, Sep 20, 2006

FE-WELLIE2 - Intuitive Eating Series: Making Peace with Food and Challenging the Food Police (Lunch-n-Learn)
Location:  Central Library, Room: 315a
Dates:  Wednesday, Sep 20, 2006
Times:  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Class Days:  Wednesday
Instructed by:  Nancy Pacilio, Registered Dietician
This approach to weight management will change the way you view food and will no doubt have more far reaching effects on other parts of your life! You are welcome to attend all five sessions in this series or any that meet your needs. Each session stands alone for great insight into how and why we eat the way we do. Coming Up: Feel Your Fullness and Discover the Satisfaction Factor
Enrollment Closing Date:  Wednesday, Sep 20, 2006

ET-WORD1 - Word-Level 1
Location:  Continuing Education Workforce Development Center, Room: E200C
Dates:  Monday, Sep 25, 2006
Times:  2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Class Days:  Monday
Instructed by:  Susan Montgomery, 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:  Monday, Sep 25, 2006

ET-SECC100 - S.E.C.C. Training
Location:  Continuing Education Workforce Development Center, Room: E200F
Dates:  Tuesday, Sep 26, 2006
Times:  9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Class Days:  Tuesday
Instructed by:  Colin Sanor, S.E.C.C. Coordinator
Join us for the annual State Employee Charitable Campaign (S.E.C.C.) training. The S.E.C.C. gives UT Arlington employees the opportunity to support this charitable program that is so important to the North Texas Community. This training provides the tools you need to effectively run a successful campaign. This training is designed for designated departmental representatives, but any employee who is interested in the S.E.C.C. is welcome to attend.
Enrollment Closing Date:  Tuesday, Sep 26, 2006

ET-SECC101 - S.E.C.C. Kickoff Luncheon and Training
Location:  University Center, Room: Carlisle Suite (Academy Room)
Dates:  Thursday, Sep 28, 2006
Times:  12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Class Days:  Thursday
This event is provided for department representatives of the S.E.C.C. only. Please contact our office at [log in to unmask] or 2-5554 if you have dietary restrictions.
Enrollment Closing Date:  Thursday, Sep 21, 2006