Staff Development Opportunities (Registration/Training Calendar) (Staff Development Home) (Human Resources Home) March 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, March 4th, 2009, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Where: Wetsel Service Center room 200 Who: Jake Allen, Rosa Newman, 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. --------------------------------------------------------------- Get Organized: Keys to Everyday Office Success (8) If your office is a mess and you are drowning in your to-do list, then this class is for you. Participants will learn how backlogs happen, how to manage paperwork, how to eliminate clutter, and discover the benefits of organization. What: Get Organized: Keys to Everyday Office Success When: Tuesday, March 10th, 2009, 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Where: Wetsel Service Center room 200 Who: Jake Allen Now is the time and today is the day to get organized and stay organized. Only you can make it happen. --------------------------------------------------------------- CPR Anytime Now everyone can learn the invaluable lifesaving skill of CPR anytime anywhere in under 30 minutes. Teach your family and friends and learn to save a life may be yours! What: CPR Anytime When: Wednesday March 11th, 2009, 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Where: Wetsel Service Center room 200 Who: Rosa Newman Each participant will receive a kit that includes a reduced-size practice mannequin, a CPR Anytime Skills practice DVD, a CPR resource booklet and other instructional accessories. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Food for Thought: How To Shop for Nutrition Learn what foods and beverages make up a healthy shopping list, where to find these foods and how advertising may influence your selections. Tips on keeping costs down and nutritional value high will also be discussed. What: How To Shop for Nutrition When: Wednesday, March 11th, 2009, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Where: Maverick Activity Center 101B Who: Jeremy Rhoden, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, and Assistant Director QUEST University Wellness at the University of Texas at Arlington. Bring your sack lunch and a notepad. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 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, March 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Fundamental Skills for Supervisor and Managers (T) If you are a first time supervisor/manager looking for the key tools for success in your new role or a longtime supervisor/manager, then you don’t want to miss this opportunity to learn and grow. This course deals with the essential skills and knowledge for all supervisors and mangers. What: Fundamental Skills for Supervisors/Managers When: Thursday, March 12th, 2009, 2:00 p.m. -4:00 p.m. Where: Wetsel Service Center room 200 Who: Jake Allen Participants will learn best practices for communication, coaching, dealing with difficult employees, and performance enhancement. ----------------------------------------------------------------- MavLife: Livin’ Like A Maverick-Recession Proofing Your Finances Are you feeling the financial crunch due to the economic situation in our country? Do you find yourself with lots of questions on how to manage your finances, stocks, mortgage, retirement, credit score, or how to budget your money? Then this is the class for you! What: Recession Proofing Your Finances When: Friday, March 13th, 2009, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Where: Wetsel Service Center room 200 Who: Todd Mark, Vice President of Education at Consumer Credit Counseling Services Bring your sack lunch and a note pad. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Culture Share (Welcoming Diversity) We know you are proud of who you are and where you come from. We want to hear about. Join us for this one-hour session to learn more about the culture and heritage of your fellow Mavericks. What: Culture Share When: Tuesday, March 17th, 2009, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Where: Wetsel Service Center room 200 Who: Eunice Currie and Shawn DuMond Presenters will be selected before the class and will be those who have already attended the Welcoming Diversity class. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Making the Right Hiring Decision (T) (previously titled- Hiring Good People) Hiring the right people for the right job is essential in today’s market. This class will provide you with the knowledge and tools to enable supervisors to recruit and retain good employees. What: Making The Right Hiring Decision When: Tuesday, March 24th, 2009, 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Where: Wetsel Service Center room 200 Who: Elena Radeva, UT Arlington Office of Human Resources Participants will explore best practices and proven techniques that will help you build a great work team. ----------------------------------------------------------------- MavLife: Livin’ Like A Maverick-Secrets of the Coupon Mom Trying to find ways to stretch your dollar while shopping for groceries and supplies? Most shoppers do not realize the many savings strategies available to them in their own grocery stores. Join us and learn the tips and techniques to being a Strategic Shopper. This is information could save you big bucks on your next shopping trip. What: Secrets of the Coupon Mom When: Wednesday, March 25th, 2009, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Where: Wetsel Service Center room 200 Who: Todd Mark, Vice President of Education at Consumer Credit Counseling Services Bring your sack lunch and a note pad. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Project Management (AP) In today's time-based and cost-conscious global business environment, tight project deadlines and stringent expectations are the norm. This course will help participants gain an introduction to project management, along with essentials skills and techniques necessary for planning and executing projects on time, on budget, and with maximum efficiency and productivity. What: Project Management When: Thursday, March 26th, 2009, 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Where: Wetsel Service Center room 200 Who: Jake Allen If you have a project that you are working on or a project you are just about to start, this is a class for you. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Grief Sensitivity for Supervisors (T) There are many ways in which families, friends, co-workers, neighbors and professionals can be supportive of those who have suffered a loss. In this workshop we will point out how people grieve differently and present ways to assist them through this difficult time. What: Grief Sensitivity for Supervisors When: Tuesday, March 31st, 2009, 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Where: Wetsel Service Center, room 200 Who: Shawn DuMond This workshop will provide supervisors and managers the basic tools for helping grieving employees and present guidelines on how to deal with the different phases of grief in the workplace. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 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/cs/training/index.php ----------------------------------------------------------------- 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."