Training/Staff Development Opportunities Training Calendar Staff Development Home Human Resources Home September 2007 ---------------------------------------------------------------- Microsoft Word I There is more to creating and manipulating a letter or report in Word than just typing and printing. You can develop a pretty amazing document if you have the right knowledge. What: Microsoft Word I When: Tuesday September 4th, 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Where: Continuing Education/Workforce Development Center: E200C Who: Office of Information Technology Trainer If you are new to word processing and Microsoft computer programs this is a great place to start. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Maverick 101: New Employee Orientation If you are new to UT Arlington or if you are an existing employee looking to reconnect with the pulse of the University, then I’ve got the class for you. What: Maverick 101: New Employee Orientation When: Wednesday September 5th, 8:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Where: Wetsel Service Center Room 200 Who: Shawn DuMond and a host of key UT Arlington department leaders Come learn about the exciting happenings here at UT Arlington and hear from key departments that want to make your work and life easier and more fulfilling. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Microsoft Word II Take your word processing documents to the next level. Participants will learn about Word templates; how to work with graphics by inserting and modifying pictures; how to insert watermarks and Word Art; and how to work with tables and columns. What: Microsoft Word II When: Tuesday September 11th, 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Where: Continuing Education/Workforce Development Center: E200C Who: Office of Information Technology Trainer Additional training will be provided on basic techniques for managing a large document: inserting page numbers, inserting headers/footers, and creating a table of contents. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Customer Service 101 How can I best serve my customers? How do I deal with difficult customers? If you’re looking for answers to these questions then this is the class for you. What: Customer Service 101 When: Thursday September 13th, 2:00 pm-4:00 pm Where: Wetsel Service Center room 200 Who: Shawn DuMond Come learn what it means to deliver knock-your-socks-off customer service. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Microsoft Excel I Take the first step in helping your next accounting, finance, inventory, or statistical report look professional and communicate all the right messages. The course will teach the basics of Microsoft Excel. What: Microsoft Excel I When: Tuesday September 18th, 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Where: Continuing Education/Workforce Development Center: E200C Who: Office of Information Technology Trainer Participants will learn how to use the Excel menu system and toolbars, enter simple formulas, develop a worksheet, insert and adjust rows/columns, and add borders and shading to a worksheet. ---------------------------------------------------------------- AHA HEARTSAVERS: First Aid with CPR and AED Would you know what to do if someone around you was having a heart attack? What: AHA HeartSavers: First Aid with CPR and AED When: Wednesday September 19th, 9:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Where: Wetsel Service Center 200 Who: Environmental Heath and Safety trainers The skills you learn here could save a life. Participants will receive CPR certification card. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Lunch-N-Learn: Mythbusters-The most common diet and exercise myths revealed Join us and learn the facts about healthy diet and exercise. What: Lunch-N-Learn: Mythbusters When: Wednesday September 19th, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Where: Central Library 315A Who: Quest University Wellness Bring a sack lunch and a notepad. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Fundamental Skills for Supervisors/Managers If you are a first time supervisor/manager looking for the key tools for success in your new role or a longtime supervisor/manager, then you don’t want to miss this opportunity to learn and grow. This course deals with the essential skills and knowledge for all supervisors and mangers. What: Fundamental Skills for Supervisors/Managers When: Thursday September 20th, 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Where: Wetsel Service Center room 200 Who: Shawn DuMond Participants will learn best practices for communication, coaching, dealing with difficult employees, and performance enhancement. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ --- Microsoft Excel II Take the next step in creating incredible reports and worksheet. There are more features and tools to this program that will help make you a success in the office. What: Microsoft Excel II When: Tuesday September 25th, 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Where: Continuing Education/Workforce Development Center: E200C Who: Office of Information Technology Trainer Participants will learn how to use functions such as, SUM, AVERAGE, MAX, MIN; plot a basic chart; and sort and filter records. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ --- Contact Shawn DuMond by e-mail at [log in to unmask] or by phone at Ext: 2-7292 with your questions or comments. OUR MISSION: "It is the purpose of the Staff Development Office of The University of Texas at Arlington to empower the employees of our University by providing educational opportunities in the areas of Professional Development, Personal Growth and Family Enrichment."