Training/Staff Development Opportunities
Next Week:
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Say What You Mean, Mean What You Say: Essential
Communication Skills (8)
Do you struggle to find the right words in a conversation?
Do you find yourself not being able to get your point across? Now is your
opportunity to learn the skills that can empower you to speak clearly and
effectively.
What: Essential Communication Skills
When: Tuesday February 12th, 2008, 9:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.
Where: Wetsel Service Center room 200
Who: Shawn DuMond
Participants will learn about communication styles,
assertiveness, non-verbal communication, and additional keys to communication that
will educate and empower.
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Welcoming Diversity (8)
This workshop is an experiential, interactive program
designed to promote awareness and increased sensitivity to the many similarities
and differences among individuals and groups in our society. Done in an upbeat, hopeful tone, the
program focuses on developing self-pride, examining stereotypes, and learning
skills in responding to prejudicial jokes, remarks, and slurs. Participants
will also discover how to be more attentive to diversity and racism in the
workplace and community.
What: Welcoming Diversity
When: Thursday, February 14th, 2008, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Where: S.W.E.E.T. Center, 406 Summit Ave.
Who: Eunice Currie and Shawn DuMond
Lunch will be provided. Please dress in comfortable/causal
attire.
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Interested in Technical/Computer classes?
For a full up to date list of computer training classes or
to register for a computer class, please visit the OIT Training website.
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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.
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."