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October 2008
Note: Classes marked with an (8) are part of the CORE 8
program. Classes marked with an (AP) are part of the Indispensable
Administrative Assistant program. Classes marked by a (T) are part of our
Trailblazers: Pathways to Effective Supervision program.
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Maverick 101: New Employee Orientation (8)
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, October 1st, 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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Get Organized: Keys to Everyday Office Success (8)
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: Keys to Everyday Office Success
When: Tuesday, October 7th, 2008, 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.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.
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Say What You Mean and 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: October 14th, 2008, 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.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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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, October 15th, 2008, 9:00 a.m.
-12:00 p.m.
Where: Environmental Health & Safety Building, 500
Summit Ave.
Who: Environmental Health and Safety Trainers
The skills you learn here could save a life. Participants
will receive CPR certification card.
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Conducting Effective Meeting (AP)
There are very few people who actually like to sit in
meetings. However, meetings are necessary part of team and organizational
management. This course is designed to explore the basic keys to conducting
effective meetings that will help your team get the right information and then
get the job done.
What: Effective Meeting Skills
When: Thursday, October 16th, 2008, 2:00
p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Where: Wetsel Service Center Room 200
Who: Shawn DuMond
Participants will learn how to plan and prepare for meetings
and uncover the elements that make a meeting a success. This course also
presents insight and tools for virtual meetings.
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Effective Delegation (T)
Discover the essential skills to effectively manage projects
... and bring out the best in your team. Successful managers and supervisors
are the ones who learn how to delegate effectively. They know there's no better
resource than a fully functioning and dedicated team.
What: Effective Delegation
When: Tuesday, October 21st, 2008, 9:00
a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Where: Wetsel Service Center Room 200
Who: Shawn DuMond
This great course can help you take control of your projects
and priorities. Learn practical tips and specific steps to boost productivity
maximize teamwork, and meet deadlines.
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Lunch-N-Learn: Overcoming Barriers to Being Physically
Active
This presentation will talk about 10 common barriers most
people face when trying to incorporate exercise into their daily schedule and
practical strategies to implement in order to keep from falling off track.
Presented by Jaime Maddox, Graduate Assistant at the University of Texas at
Arlington
What: Overcoming Barriers to Being Physically Active
When: Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008, 12:00
p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Where: Maverick Activity Center 101B
Who: Jaime Maddox, Graduate Assistant at the University of
Texas at Arlington.
Bring your sack lunch and a notepad.
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RetireWise-Module 1: Building the Foundation
You will start to envision your own
retirement, based on current and future retirement trends. You will start to
consider your financial needs by understanding some financial basics and
budgeting for retirement. Topics include Visioning Your Retirement, Principles
of Money and Budgeting for Retirement.
What: RetireWise Module 1
When: Wednesday,
October 22nd, 2:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Where: Wetsel Service Center, room 200
Who: MetLife Retirement Specialists
This class is part one of the four-session series offered
during the month of June by the Office of Human Resources: Benefits and
MetLife.
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Partnering With Your Boss (AP)
As an administrative assistant, your success depends upon
effectively partnering with your boss. You are often called upon to
communicate, plan, organize, negotiate and participate in decision-making at
very high levels. This course is specially designed to help you learn goal setting,
prioritizing, planning, decision making, relationship building and listening.
What: Partnering with Your Boss
When: Tuesday, October 28th, 2008, 9:00
a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Where: Wetsel Service Center
Who: Shawn DuMond
You will return to work with a better understanding of what
partnering with your boss entails and a greater ability to support your
organizations goals from your position as a secretary, executive secretary or
member of the administrative support staff.
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RetireWise-Module 2: Creating and Protecting Wealth
You will get a comprehensive overview of the principles of
investing and the various investment vehicles available to you. You will also
understand the general rules to building wealth and how to go about protecting
it. Topics include Investment Types and Principles and Taxes.
What: RetireWise Module 2
When: Wednesday,
October 29th, 2008, 2:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Where: Wetsel Service Center, room 200
Who: MetLife Retirement Specialists
This class is part two of the four-session series offered
during the month of June by the Office of Human Resources: Benefits and
MetLife.
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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.
http://www.uta.edu/oit/clientservices/training
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Contact Shawn DuMond by e-mail at [log in to unmask] or by phone
at Ext: 2-5518 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."
