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November 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, November 5^th, 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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RetireWise-Module 3: Establishing Your Retirement Income Stream

You will learn how to structure a retirement income stream. You will identify those risks that may threaten the retirement income stream. Topics include Identifying Sources of Retirement Income, Ordering Your Income Stream and Creating Your Retirement Budget

What: RetireWise Module 3
When: Wednesday, November 5^th, 2008, 2:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Where: Wetsel Service Center, room 200
Who: MetLife Retirement Specialists

This class is part three of the four-session series offered during the month of June by the Office of Human Resources: Benefits and MetLife.

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Dealing Effectively with Conflict and Confrontation (8)

If your first response to conflict and confrontation is fight or flight, then you are responding naturally. However, there is another solution that comes through knowledge and education. Come learn how to deal effectively with conflict and discover new ways to make every conflict a learning experience.

What: Dealing Effectively with Conflict and Confrontation
When: Thursday, November 6^th, 2008, 2:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Where: Wetsel Service Center Room 200
Who: Employee Assistance Program Trainer, Alliance Work Partners

Whether you avoid conflict like the plague or see it as an opportunity to sharpen your claws, this is the class for you.

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Essentials of Assertiveness (AP)

Learn powerful tools for assertiveness to help you deal with conflict at all levels in the organization and discover techniques on how to be an assertive communicator.

What: Essentials of Assertiveness
When: November 11^th, 2008, 9:00 am -11:00 am
Where: Wetsel Service Center Room 200
Who: Shawn DuMond

You will also explore the differences between being passive, aggressive and assertive. In addition, you will assess your areas of strength and growth in this critical skill.

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RetireWise-Module 4: Making the Most of What You Have

You will review your employer’s specific retiree benefits and other benefits to help you understand how they fit in your own planning process. You will also be given resources to help you consider how to have a satisfying and meaningful retirement. Topics include Wills, Living Trusts, Health Care Proxies and Estate Planning.

What: RetireWise Module 4
When: Wednesday, November 12^th, 2008, 2:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Where: Wetsel Service Center, room 200
Who: MetLife Retirement Specialists

This class is part four of the four-session series offered during the month of June by the Office of Human Resources: Benefits and MetLife.

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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, November 13^th, 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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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, November 13^th, 2008, 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Where: TBD
Who: Eunice Currie and Shawn DuMond

Lunch will be provided. Please dress in comfortable/casual attire.

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Powerful Presentation Skills (AP)

Public speaking may not be the most exciting activity for you, but you can learn the tips and techniques to make your next presentation a great success. Participants will learn how to develop and enhance their public speaking style and create compelling presentations.

What: Powerful Presentation Skills
When: Tuesday, November 18^th, 2008, 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Where: Wetsel Service Center Room 200
Who: Shawn DuMond

No matter what the subject, learn how to deliver the message with poise and power. Give your words an appeal that captures attention and leads to inspiration. A presentation delivered with power and passion will be memorable for all who attend.

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Lunch-N-Learn: Smoking Cessation-A Guide to Quitting

This presentation will discuss the health risks and hazards associated with smoking, along with tips to quit, and useful resources to help you maintain a healthy, smoke-free life. Presented by Donielle Smith Health Promotions and Substance Educator at the University of Texas at Arlington.

What: Smoking Cessation
When: Wednesday, November 19^th, 2008, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Where: Maverick Activity Center 101B
Who: Donielle Smith

Bring your sack lunch and a notepad.

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Team Building for Supervisors (T)

As a manager, what kind of relationship would you like to have with your employees ... Leader? Friend? Teacher? Mentor?... the person who motivates them, guides them, encourages them, and makes them want to win? Our team-building seminar is designed to teach you powerful employee coaching methods to turn even problem employees into super productive, motivated winners!

What: Team Building for Supervisors
When: Thursday, November 20^th, 2:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Where: Wetsel Service Center, room 200
Who: Shawn DuMond

This team-building training shows you how to pull everyone together with a shared drive and purpose.

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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."