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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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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 11th, 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 12th, 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 13th, 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 13th, 2008, 9:00 a.m.- 4:00
p.m.
Where: Rady Room, 6th floor Nedderman Hall
Who: Eunice Currie and Shawn DuMond
Lunch will be provided. Please dress in comfortable/casual
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.
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."