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February 2010

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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Managing Across Generations (T)

The needs and expectations of the next generation entering the work force today are greatly different from the generation on the verge of retirement. This course helps managers and supervisors understand the needs and expectations of their own generation and other generations. 

What: Managing Across Generations
When: Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. 
Where: Wetsel Service Center, Room 200
Who: Shawn DuMond 

Participants will also explore how to relate to other generations without giving up their own generational identity.

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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 3rd, 2010, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Where: Wetsel Service Center, Room 200
Who: 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.

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Discovering Purpose (AP) 

What is your purpose? Having a clear purpose helps guide your decisions and empowers you to act in a clear and focused manner. In a world that perpetuates your fears and plays on your doubts it is essential that you discover your purpose and learn how to live it out.

What: Discovering Purpose
When: Thursday, February 4th, 2010, 2:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Where: Wetsel Service Center, Room 200
Who: Jake Allen 

This course offers participants the tools for discovering purpose and keys to putting the purpose into your every action and response.

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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: Tuesday, February 9th, 2010, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Where: Environmental Health & Safety Building: Training Room, 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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Get Organized: Keys for 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: Wednesday, February10th, 2010, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Where: Wetsel Service Center, Room 200
Who: Rosa Newman 

Now is the time and today is the day to get organized and stay organized. Only you can make it happen.

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Advanced Supervisory Skills: Exercises in the Four Points of Supervision (T) 

This course is a continuation of the discussion that for many began in our Fundamental Skills for Supervisors class. Participants will revisit the four points of supervisors and use role-play and dialogue to explore each point in depth.

What: Advanced Supervisory Skills
When: Wednesday, February 10th, 2010, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Wetsel Service Center, Room 200
Who: Shawn DuMond
 
Participants will not have to have taken the Fundamental Skills for Supervisors to attend this course.

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Fresh Start from Tobacco-Session 1

The Fresh Start From Tobacco program consists of a series of four seminar series designed to educate and assist individuals who are ready to make a fresh start from tobacco use. These seminars will cover steps to understanding addiction, quitting and coping strategies, and receiving help. It is important to attend all four sessions.

What: Fresh Start from Tobacco
When: Thursday, February 11th, 2010, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Where: Wetsel Service Center, Room 200
Who: Nekima Booker, University Health Services 

In addition, all participants are eligible for a limited supply of nicotine replacement therapy patches and gum.

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Powerful Proofreading Skills (AP)

You need more than “spell check” to produce quality letters or reports. This course is designed to identify the skills needed to create and produce documents with accuracy and without error.

What: Powerful Proofreading Skills
When: Thursday, February 11th, 2010, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Wetsel Service Center, Room 200
Who: Jake Allen 

The techniques of this course will help you learn to handle projects as simple as a quick e-mail and as difficult as detailed technical reports.

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Professional Telephone Techniques (8)

This course is a basic introduction to telephone etiquette and customer service skills.  Learn to develop and utilize listening and speaking skills for better communication between the customer and yourself.  Discover what to do and say when a phone call becomes difficult.

What: Professional Telephone Techniques
When: Tuesday, February 16th, 2010, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Where: Wetsel Service Center, Room 200
Who: Rosa Newman

A little effort and the right knowledge will go a long way in having a professional phone conversation. 

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MAV Life-Living  Like A Maverick: 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. This class is a part of our new series of classes focusing on issues that impact personal and family life.  

What: Healthy Relationships
When: Tuesday, February 16th, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Wetsel Service Center, Room 200
Who: TBA

Bring a sack lunch and a note pad.

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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: Wednesday, February 17th, 2010, 9:00 – 11:00 a.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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Food for Thought: Crisis of Stress: “We All Go Through It, Some Just Manage Better Than Others” 

This discussion will address the difference between crisis and stress, how it affects our everyday lives and how we can tackle it.  Learn how to take control and get your life back!

What: Crisis of Stress
When: Wednesday, February 17th, 2010, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. 
Where: Maverick Activity Center 101B 
Who: Deanee’ Moran 

Bring your sack lunch and a notepad.

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Real Talk/Real Issues: BIT (Behavior Intervention Team) 

BIT is a network of professionals from across campus with the purpose of providing our students with the greatest chance of success and our community with the greatest level of protection. Their presentation will provide an overview about BIT and how it works; you will be provided with information and tips on how to deal with incidents you may encounter as well as additional resources on our campus and in our community.

What: Real Talk/Real Issues
When: Thursday, February 18th, 2010, 12:00 p.m.- 1:00 p.m.
Where: Wetsel Service Center, Room 200
Who: BIT Team representatives 

Space is limited. Lunch will be served. Contact the Office of Institutional Compliance at [log in to unmask] or 2-5100 with your questions.

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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: Thursday, February 18th, 2010, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Wetsel Service Center, Room 200
Who: Jake Allen

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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Performance Management Forms and Procedures 

Join us for an overview of the forms and procedures for Performance Management as well as tips and techniques for effective reviews at UT Arlington.

What: Performance Management Forms and Procedures

When: Friday, February 19th, 2010, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Where: Wetsel Service Center, Room 200

Who: Shawn DuMond 

Forms can be found online at: http://www.uta.edu/policy/forms/hr/3-82.pdf 

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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, February 23rd, 2010, 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. 

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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: Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010, 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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Performance Management Forms and Procedures 

Join us for an overview of the forms and procedures for Performance Management as well as tips and techniques for effective reviews at UT Arlington.

What: Performance Management Forms and Procedures

When: Wednesday, February 24th, 2010, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Wetsel Service Center, Room 200

Who: Shawn DuMond 

Forms can be found online at: http://www.uta.edu/policy/forms/hr/3-82.pdf

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Fresh Start from Tobacco-Session 2 

The Fresh Start From Tobacco program consists of a series of four seminar series designed to educate and assist individuals who are ready to make a fresh start from tobacco use. These seminars will cover steps to understanding addiction, quitting and coping strategies, and receiving help. It is important to attend all four sessions.

What: Fresh Start from Tobacco
When: Thursday, February 24th, 2010, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Where: Wetsel Service Center, Room 200
Who: Nekima Booker, University Health Services 

In addition, all participants are eligible for a limited supply of nicotine replacement therapy patches and gum.

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The Building Blocks of Business Writing 

Everything you write by hand or produce on a computer is a reflection of who you are as a professional. Taking the time to communicate effectively in writing is a key to your workplace success.

What: The Building Blocks of Business Writing
When: Thursday, February 25th, 2010, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Wetsel Service Center, Room 200
Who: Jake Allen 

In this course, you will learn basic and next level skills that will improve your writing skills and help you on the road to achieving the greatest level of effectiveness in your writing.

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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/cs/training/index.php

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Contact Shawn DuMond ([log in to unmask]), Jake Allen ([log in to unmask]), or Rosa Newman ([log in to unmask]) by e-mail or by phone at Ext: 2-5554 with your questions or comments. 

OUR MISSION: The mission of the Office of Human Resources: Staff Development is to provide quality training and development opportunities in the areas of Professional Development, Personal Growth, and Family Enrichment. We accomplish this through strategic planning and effective communication while welcoming diversity and building relationships.