January 2008
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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 January 9th, 2008, 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.  

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This class will teach you some Mac basics and usage in the University’s Windows dominated environment.

 

What: Surviving in the Windows Environment

When: Wednesday January 9th, 2008, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Where: Fine Arts Building Room 404

Who: OIT Trainer

 

Yes, you can survive with your MAC!

 

 

All OIT computer and many office machines already have been or very quickly will be upgraded to Office 2007. Participants will have a hands-on exploration of the basic features for this incredible new addition to the Microsoft world.

 

What: Microsoft Office 2007 Introduction

When: Monday January 14th, 2008, 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

Where: Ransom Hall Room 211A

Who: OIT Trainer

 

Don’t get left behind – learn what’s new in Office 2007.

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: Tuesday January 15th, 2007, 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Where: Sweet Center 406 Summit Ave. 
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.  

 

 

If your office is a mess and you are drowning in your to-do list, then this class is for you. Participants will learn how backlogs happen, how to manage paperwork, how to eliminate clutter, and discover the benefits of organization.           

 

What: Get Organized: Key to Everyday Office Success

When: Thursday, January 17th, 2008, 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

Where: Wetsel Service Center room 200

Who: Shawn DuMond

 

Now is the time and today is the day to get organized and stay organized. Only you can make it happen.

 

 

All OIT computer and many office machines already have been or very quickly will be upgraded to Office 2007. Participants will have a hands-on exploration of the basic features for this incredible new addition to the Microsoft world.

 

What: Microsoft Office 2007 Introduction

When: Thursday January 17th, 2008, 1:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m.

Where: Ransom Hall Room 211A

Who: OIT Trainer

 

Don’t get left behind – learn what’s new in Office 2007.

 

All OIT computer and many office machines already have been or very quickly will be upgraded to Office 2007. Participants will have a hands-on exploration of the basic features for this incredible new addition to the Microsoft world.

 

What: Office 2007 Intro

When: Friday January 18th, 2008, 2:00 p.m. -4:00 p.m.

Where: Ransom Hall Room 211A

Who: OIT Trainer

 

Don’t get left behind – learn what’s new in Office 2007.

 

This course covers the basics of using Microsoft Word 2003. You will learn to insert delete, copy, move, and format text. In addition, you will learn to use the spell checker, add footnotes, and endnotes, create outlines, and add headers and footers.

 

What: Microsoft Word 2003 Level I

When: Tuesday January 22nd, 2008, 2:00 p.m. -4:00 p.m.

Where: Business Building Room 340

Who: OIT Trainer

 

This is a great place to learn the basic and lay your foundation for further growth in Microsoft Word 2003.

 

This course covers the basics of using Microsoft Word 2007. You will learn to insert delete, copy, move, and format text. In addition, you will learn to use the spell checker, add footnotes, and endnotes, create outlines, and add headers and footers.

 

What: Microsoft Word 2007 Level I

When: Tuesday January 22nd, 2008, 2:00 p.m. -4:00 p.m.

Where: Ransom Hall 211A

Who: OIT Trainer

 

This is a great place to learn the basic and lay your foundation for further growth in Microsoft Word 2007.

 

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 January 23rd, 2008, 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.

 

Find out what hypertension is, how it affects your body, signs & symptoms, and risk factors. Learn ways to help prevent or delay getting high blood pressure or its complications.

 

What: High Blood Pressure Prevention

When: Wednesday January 23rd, 2008 12:00 p.m. -1:00 p.m.

Where: Maverick Activity Center Room 101B

Who: Quest University Wellness

 

Presented by Angela D. Marshall, B.A., Health Educator, Tarrant County Public Health, Chronic Disease/Injury Prevention.

 

 

This course is a continuation of the Word 2003 Level I course. You will earn more advance formatting techniques, adding graphics and shapes, and mail merge.

 

What: Microsoft Word 2003 Level I

When: Wednesday January 23rd, 2008, 2:00 p.m. -4:00 p.m.

Where: Business Building Room 340

Who: OIT Trainer

 

 

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 January 24th, 2008, 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.

 

You need more than “spell check” to produce quality letters or reports. This course is designed to identify the skills need to create and produce documents with accuracy and without error.

 

What: Powerful Proofreading Skills

When: Tuesday January 29th. 2008, 9:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m.

Where: Wetsel Service Center Room 200

Who: Shawn Dumond

 

The techniques of this course will help you learn to handle projects as simple as a quick e-mail and as difficult as detailed technical reports.

 

 

This course is a continuation of the Word 2007 Level I course. You will earn more advance formatting techniques, adding graphics and shapes, and mail merge.

 

What: Microsoft Word 2007 Level II

When: Wednesday January 30th, 2008, 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

Where: Ransom Hall 211A

Who: OIT Trainer

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Contact Shawn DuMond by e-mail at [log in to unmask] or by phone at Ext: 2-7292 with your questions or comments.