Training & Development Opportunities 
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October 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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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.
When: Tuesday, October 5th, 2010, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.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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Real Issues/Real Talk: Identity Theft – Prevention and
Protection
Are you protecting your identity? The
primary target for identity theft is the person who thinks it can’t happen to
them! This presentation will offer two different perspectives, law enforcement
and internet security, on ways you can protect and prevent identity theft from
happening to you. Lunch will be
served. Space is limited.
When: Tuesday, October 5th, 2010, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Where: University Center, Carlisle Suite
Who: Rick Gomez, UT Arlington Police Department and Sean Lanham, OIT
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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 we’ve got the class
for you.
When: Wednesday, October 6th, 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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Food for Thought: Training for Fat Loss
Gone are the days of long hours of cardio for fat loss. Come
learn cutting edge techniques along with fast, effective and efficient methods
to shed those pounds quickly. Bring your sack lunch and a notepad.
When: Wednesday, October 6th, 2010, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Where: Maverick Activities Center, Room 213
Who: Jeremy Roden, MS, CSCS, PES, NSCA-CPT and Assistant Director
for QUEST University Wellness.
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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.
When: Thursday, October 7th, 2010, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Wetsel Service Center, Room 200
Who: Jake Allen
Forms
can be found online at: http://www.uta.edu/policy/forms/hr/3-82.pdf
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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.
When: Tuesday, October 12th, 2010, 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.
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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.
When: Wednesday, October 13th, 2010, 9:00 a.m.
– 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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AHA HeartSavers: First Aid with CPR and AED
Would you know what to
do if someone around you was having a heart attack?
When: Wednesday, October 13th, 2010, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Where: Environmental Health and 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 a CPR certification card.
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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.
When: Thursday, October 14th, 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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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.
When: Tuesday, October 19th, 2010, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Wetsel Service Center, Room 200
Who: Employee Assistance Program Trainer, Alliance for Work PartnersWhether 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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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.
When: Wednesday, October 20th, 2010, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.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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Fire Extinguisher Training
When a fire breaks out, the most important decision to make is
whether to fight the fire or escape. It is important that you know how to
operate the fire extinguisher before you attempt to fight a fire. Come to this
hands-on course and learn how to use a fire extinguisher to safely put out a
small fire when appropriate
When: Thursday, October 21st, 2010, 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Where: Environmental Health
& Safety Building: Training Room, 500 Summit Ave.
Who: Environmental Health and
Safety Trainers
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
for Supervisors
Did you know that Supervisors can be the frontline champions in helping an
employee achieve a work/life balance? You just need the right tools.
When:
Thursday, October 21st, 2010, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Wetsel Service Center, Room
200
Who: Alliance for Work Partners
This information can mean the difference between helplessly watching one of
your team members struggle through a crisis or connecting them with the tools
that will help them overcome a difficult situation.
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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.
When: Tuesday, October 26th,
2010, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.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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Dealing With Difficult Employees (T)
This class is designed to help supervisors identify and deal with
employees that create and stimulate difficult work environments.
When: Thursday, October 28th, 2010, 2:00 p.m.
– 4:00 p.m.
Where: Wetsel Service Center, Room 200
Who: Jake Allen
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 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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Have new ideas of classes you are interested in
attending in the Training and Development Department? Contact us below an share
your ideas.
Contact Jake Allen ([log in to unmask]), Rosa Newman ([log in to unmask]),
or Eunice Currie ([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.
