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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.
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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, 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.
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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, 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.
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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: 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.
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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: 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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."
