Staff Development Opportunities (Registration/Training Calendar) (Staff Development Home) (Human Resources Home) 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 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 am 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. ------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 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. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ----------------------------------------------------------------- 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."