Staff Development Opportunities (Registration/Training Calendar) (Staff Development Home) (Human Resources Home) February 2009 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. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 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, February 4th, 2009, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Where: Wetsel Service Center Room 200 Who: Jake Allen 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 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, February 5th, 2009, 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 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: Tuesday, February 10th, 2009, 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Where: Wetsel Service Center Room 200 Who: Jake Allen 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: Thursday, February 12th, 2009, 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------- ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) in the Workplace (T) The 1992 American with Disabilities Act has greatly impacted the workplace and the workforce. Successful organizations today have made a commitment to hire individuals with disabilities. Co-workers and managers are often not equipped with the necessary skills to fully integrate these employees into their workforce. What: ADA in the Workplace When: Wednesday, February 18th, 2009, 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Where: Wetsel Service Center room 200 Who: Dianne Hengst, Assistant Dean, UT Arlington Office of Students with Disabilities and Krista Hawley, Associate Director, UT Arlington Office of Human Resources. This workshop introduces proven principles and common sense ideas on how to best support and work with disabled individuals. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Controversial Issues Workshop Interested in essential skills related to dealing with tough interpersonal and intergroup conflicts. This incredible class demonstrates a method for assisting diverse groups to work together even in tough, emotionally charged conflicts. What: Controversial Issues Workshop When: Thursday, February 19th, 2009, 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Where: Wetsel Service Center Room 200 Who: Eunice Currie and Shawn DuMond Attendees for this class must have attended the Welcoming Diversity workshop to attend this session. ----------------------------------------------------------------- MavLife: Livin’ Like A Maverick-Building Healthy Relationships Whether you’re single or married, we are all looking for better ways to connect, communicate, and relate with others. Join us for this fun and interactive session that can help you build healthy relationships with others. What: Building Healthy Relationships When: Tuesday, February 24th, 2009, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Where: University Center-San Saba Room Who: TBA This class is a part of our new series of classes focusing issues impacts personal and family life. Bring a sack lunch and a note pad. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Solving Problems/Making Decisions (AP) Participants are invited to bring one in-depth problem for the class to discuss. This seminar is designed to explore real problems and discover how to develop strategies to map out the problem and discover a real solution. What: Solving Problems/Making Decisions When: Thursday, February 26th, 2009, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Where: Wetsel Service Center Room 200 Who: Shawn DuMond You will explore the tools for creatively brainstorming solutions and facing obstacles from a whole new perspective. In addition, you will uncover how to effectively use a step-by-step process to achieve greater results. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 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."