Training/Staff Development Opportunities Training Calendar        Staff Development Home        Human Resources Home December 2007 ---------------------------------------------------------------- Microsoft Word: Forms This class is designed to broaden a users knowledge of Microsoft Word. In it you will learn how to setup a form, modify and protect the form and test the use of the form. What: Microsoft Word: Forms When: Tuesday December 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 ready get beyond the basics of Microsoft word, then this class is for you. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 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 December 5th, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 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 December 12th, 9:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Where: Environmental Health & Safety Building, 500 Summit Ave.   Who: Environmental Heath and Safety Trainers The skills you learn here could save a life. Participants will receive CPR certification card. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Effective Employee Appraisals 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. What: Effective Employee Appraisals  When: Thursday December 13th, 2007, 2:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. Where: Wetsel Service Center Room 200  Who: Jim Clingan If you are a current manager or supervisor or if you are thinking about moving into one of these roles in the future, you need this information. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Managing Holiday Stress This is your holiday, and you don't have to be jolly if you don't want to. However, the season will come and go whether you want it to or not. What can you do then to avoid being labeled the holiday Grinch? You say you've contemplated all the common sources of holiday annoyance, reasoned everything out to the best of your ability, and the stress and business still get to you. Don't try to cure the disease…treat the symptoms. What: Managing Holiday Stress  When: Tuesday December 18th, 2007, 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Where: Wetsel Service Center Who: Shawn DuMond Participants will discuss tips and tricks as well as relaxation techniques that will help them navigate the sea of stress that so often surrounds the holiday season. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 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."