Training/Staff Development Opportunities 
2008 Spotlight
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The H.R. Office of Staff Development is excited to share with you and the entire University the three new programs developed and offered by our department in cooperation with the Staff Advisory Council other key departments and individuals. Please view the information below and then click one of the orange links beneath each program brief to view more information on each program.
Training and Staff Development
Programs
CORE 8:
Introducing…the
CORE 8! The courses in this program represent the essential skills and
knowledge that every UT Arlington Maverick needs to know. Although many of
these courses have been a part of the regular course list from the Office of
Staff Development and other key UT Arlington departments for the past several
years, we are now connecting these courses into one key program. Those
completing the CORE 8 will receive campus recognition and a certificate of
completion that will become a part of their employee record.
It
is important to note that the program officially kicks off in January 2008, but
those employees who have completed any of the course in the proceeding three
years will receive credit toward the certificate of completion.
Contact
Shawn DuMond in the office of Staff Development by e-mail at [log in to unmask] or by phone at 2-5518 if you
want to be a part of this certificate program and then keep a regular eye on
the Training Calendar for the Core 8 classes. Click n the link below to read
more about the program or to view the current Training Calendar. All CORE 8
classes will be clearly marked with an “8”.
Trailblazers:
According
to UT Arlington President James Spaniolo, “Mavericks are true trailblazers, who
are not satisfied with the status quo.”
These words and the resonating philosophy are the foundations of the new
supervisory training program: Trailblazers: Pathway to Effective Supervision.
The leadership of UT Arlington and the Human Resources Office of Staff
Development believe that supervisors and mangers here at our University should
continually strive for greater effectiveness and development in their role. The
Trailblazers program is designed to empower supervisors to build on and develop
the essential skills and knowledge needed for their success and for the success
of their work area and for those entrusted to their care.
Trailblazers:
Pathway to Effective Supervision is a three level certificate based program,
designed for both existing supervisors and those seeking to become supervisors
sometime in their career future. Participants will receive a certificate after
the completion of all classes in the particular level. One of the exciting
elements of the program is that each level serves as the foundation for the next
level. For example, a person who has completed level 1 (12 hours, 6 courses)
would only have to take three additional courses (6 hours) from the level 2
course selection to receive their level 2 certificate and so on into level 3.
In addition, since many of the courses that are a part of the program have been
offered as a part of the on going UT Arlington staff development program,
beginning January 2008 those who have completed any of the courses that are a
part of the Trailblazers program in the proceeding 3 years will receive credit
toward a certificate. Courses do not have to be completed in any particular
order.
All
classes related to the Trailblazers program are clearly marked by a “T”
following the course title and appear as a regular part of the Training/Staff
Development Calendar. If you have any questions regarding this program, you may
contact Shawn DuMond, Training Manager, by e-mail at [log in to unmask] or by phone at 2-5518. You may also click on
either of the links below to view the Training Calendar or to read more about
the courses.
Indispensable
Administrative Professional Development Program:
In
so many ways, the University of Texas at Arlington would be lost without our
Administrative Professional staff. Thus it is vital that the University creates
and supports a program that nurtures and develops the skill sets of these
individuals.
The
Indispensable Administrative Professional Development program is a four level
certificate based training program designed for both existing administrative
professionals and those seeking to move into one of these positions sometime in
their career future. Participants will receive a certificate for each level of
the program successfully completed.
One
of the exciting elements of the program is that each level serves as the
foundation for the next level. For example, a person who has completed level 1
(12 hours, 6 courses) would only have to take three additional courses (6
hours) from the level 2 course selection to receive their level 2 certificate
and so on into level 3 and 4. In addition, since many of the courses that are a
part of the program have been offered as a part of the on going UT Arlington
staff development program, beginning January 2008 those who have completed any
of the courses that are a part of the program in the proceeding 3 years will
receive credit toward a certificate. Courses do not have to be completed in any
particular order.
All
classes related to the Indispensable Administrative Professional program are
clearly marked by an “AP” following the course title and appear as a regular
part of the Training/Staff Development Calendar. If you have any questions
regarding this program, you may contact Shawn DuMond, Training Manager, by
e-mail at [log in to unmask] or by phone at 2-5518. You may also click on
either of the links below to view the Training Calendar or to read more about
the courses.
We hope this information was very helpful and we are excited about helping you on your road to greater success. Please contact us at [log in to unmask] or by phone at ext. 2-5518 for assistance or with your questions.
