Staff Development Opportunities(Registration/Training Calendar) (Staff Development Home) (Human Resources Home)
June 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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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, June
2nd, 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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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,
June 3rd, 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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Say What You Mean,
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,
June 8th, 2010, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Where: Wetsel Service
Center, Room 200
Who: Rosa Newman
Participants will learn about communication styles,
assertiveness, non-verbal communication, and additional keys to communication
that will educate and empower.
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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: Wednesday, June
9th, 2010, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Where: Wetsel
Service Center Room 200
Who: Shawn DuMond
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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Coping and
Communicating In and Through Change (NEW)
A Greek philosopher once said that the only constant is
change. That can never be truer than in our fast paced society and work
environment. This course discusses the basic concept of change, available
change strategies, how to be a change agent, how to communicate during change, and
more.
What: Change
Management
When: Wednesday,
June 9th, 2010, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Wetsel
Service Center, Room 200
Who: Shawn DuMond
Participants will leave this course with essential
information that will help them and their team or department deal more
effectively with change.
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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,
June 10th, 2010, 10:00 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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Coping and
Communicating In and Through Change (NEW)
A Greek philosopher once said that the only constant is
change. That can never be truer than in our fast paced society and work
environment. This course discusses the basic concept of change, available
change strategies, how to be a change agent, how to communicate during change, and
more.
What: Change
Management
When: Tuesday,
June 15th, 2010, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Where: Wetsel
Service Center, Room 200
Who: Shawn DuMond
Participants will leave this course with essential
information that will help them and their team or department deal more effectively
with change.
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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: Wednesday,
June 16th, 2010, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.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: Thursday,
June 17th, 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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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: Tuesday,
June 22nd, 2010, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Wetsel
Service Center Room 200
Who: Shawn DuMond
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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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,
June 24th, 10:00 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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Fundamental Skills
for Supervisors/Managers (T) (AP)
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 managers.
What: Fundamental
Skills for Supervisors/Managers
When: Thursday,
June 24th, 2010, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Wetsel
Service Center, Room 200
Who: Shawn DuMond
Participants will learn best practices for communication,
coaching, dealing with difficult employees, and performance enhancement.
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Dealing with
Difficult People (AP)
Never again fall victim to those who love to make life
miserable for the rest of us. This training gives you concrete techniques for
dealing with difficult people in the workplace and at home. It provides
specific strategies for getting adversaries to cooperate...bullies to back off
... wallflowers to open up ... chronic complainers to quiet down.
What: Dealing
with Difficult People
When: Tuesday,
June 29th, 2010, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Where: Wetsel
Service Center room 200
Who: Shawn DuMond
Knowing how to deal with difficult people at work will allow
you to approach your job with more enjoyment and your coworkers with greater
confidence. Cooperation, collaboration, and compromise will improve and that
makes for a more productive and efficient workplace for everyone.
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Dealing With
Difficult Employees (T)
This class is designed to help supervisors identify and deal
with employees that create and stimulate difficult work environments.
What: Dealing
with Difficult Employees
When: Tuesday, June
29th, 2010, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Wetsel
Service Center, Room 200
Who: Shawn DuMond
Participants will be given a variety of information
regarding the proper way to discipline as well as alternatives to firing.
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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.