Staff Development Opportunities
(Registration/Training Calendar) (Staff Development Home) (Human Resources Home)
April 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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Writing Effective
E-Mails (AP)
E-mail has become an essential communication tool for most
individuals and organizations. It is vitally important that you identify and
learn all of the basics of e-mail communication as well as all of the dangers
of e-mail communication.
What: Writing
Effective E-mails
When: Tuesday,
April 13th, 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Where: Wetsel
Service Center Room 200
Who: Jake Allen
In this course, participants will learn the keys to
effective e-mails as well as proper cyber manners and how to avoid e-mail
overload.
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Food for Thought: Organics-Is it healthier? Is It worth it?
Come and learn the truth about organic food and organic
products. We will discuss the
facts and provide everything you need to know about this controversial topic.
What: Organics –
Is it healthier? Is it worth it?
When: Wednesday,
April 14th, 2010, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Where: Maverick
Activity Center 101B
Who: Brie Woods –
Registered Dietitian who is now working with the MAC providing nutrition
consultations and counseling on various topics including weight management and
sports nutrition.
Bring your sack lunch and a notepad.
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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: Wednesday,
April 14th, 2010, 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.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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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,
April 15th, 2010, 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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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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Interested in meeting
other administrative professionals across campus and throughout the
Metroplex?
Come see what the Arlington Golden Circle Chapter IAAP is
all about. Meetings take place right here on campus in J.D. Wetsel
Service Center, Room 200 on the second Tuesday of every month.
Visit http://www.iaap-arlington.org/ for
meeting and seminar details or contact Sherilyn Sicking CPS/CAP at [log in to unmask] or 2-5426 with any
questions you may have.
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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.
