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New Faculty Blackboard Training
Faculty Development
Thursday, August 21, 2008
6:00 PM
ACIV 219 B Wing (IMC)
Bob Armstrong
This workshop is intended for new part-time faculty or part-time faculty that have not previously attended. This 90 minute hands-on workshop will get you started using Blackboard at UMBC. The workshop will cover how to access your course, basic course design, posting a syllabus, adding content, and managing users in your course. (Please bring an electronic copy of your syllabus if you have one.) Prerequisites: 1. Active UMBC account
Making the Jump: Moving from MS Word 2003 to 2007
MS Office Training
Thursday, August 21, 2008
1:00 PM
UMBC Training Centers, 1422 S. Rolling Rd, Lab #1
Buzz Merrick, Right Click Learning
Are you ready to make the jump? Having worked with Word in MS Office 2003, users must also get to know the feature present in the latest release, MS Office 2007. New features include enhancements for improving the management, organization and distribution of your data. In this course, you will work with the new and increased features in Office 2007.
Designed for those who currently use Word 2003, upon successful completion of this two-hour workshop, users will learn:
the new look and feel of Office 2007
the new look and feel of Word 2007
how to create professional looking documents
how to cope when working with multiple versions
how to use the Interactive toolbar
additional training resources
Space is limited, so please register by August 12. In the event that you register and then need to cancel, please send email to training@umbc.edu so that someone else might take your place.
Making the Jump: Moving from MS Excel 2003 to 2007
MS Office Training
Thursday, August 21, 2008
9:30 AM
UMBC Training Centers, 1422 S. Rolling Rd, Lab #1
Buzz Merrick, Right Click Learning
Are you ready to make the jump? Having worked with Excel in MS Office 2003, users must also get to know the feature present in the latest release, MS Office 2007. New features include enhancements for improving the management, organization and distribution of your data. In this course, you will work with the new and increased features in Office 2007.
Designed for those who currently use Excel 2003, upon completion of this two-hour workshop, users will learn:
the new look and feel of Office 2007
the new look and feel of Excel 2007
how to enhance spreadsheets
how to cope when working with multiple versions
how to use the Interactive toolbar
how to use AutoFilter, Subtotals, Pivot Tables and do simple charts
additional training resources
Space is limited, so please register by August 12. In the event that you register and then need to cancel, please send email to training@umbc.edu so that someone else might take your place.
Grant Pre-Award
PeopleSoft
Thursday, August 21, 2008
1:00 PM
Engineering 025
OSP Staff/Grant Manager
Do you review proposal budgets for compliance? Do you complete and submit proposal routing forms and supporting documentation to OSP? If so, then this course is for you. This 3-hour course picks up where the Grant Overview course leaves off, diving into the activities and knowledge needed to successfully prepare and submit a proposal package to OSP for approval and submission to a sponsor. By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Discuss the Grant Management Process
Identify and complete the appropriate forms required for proposal routing and submission
Review a proposal budget for compliance
Check the proposal status in PeopleSoft
Locate and view proposal and project documents in PeopleSoft
Prerequisites:
Introduction to Peoplesoft
PeopleSoft Fundamentals
Grant Overview
Introduction to PeopleSoft
PeopleSoft
Monday, August 25, 2008
1:00 PM
Engineering 022
Larry Evans
This course is designed for new users to PeopleSoft. Beginning in June 2006, this course will be a prerequisite to attending the PeopleSoft Fundamentals course. This 2-hour beginner's course initiates new users with a basic introduction and overview of the PeopleSoft system as implemented by UMBC.
After completing this course, the participant should be able to:
Have a basic understanding of the general PeopleSoft product
Know why UMBC implemented PeopleSoft and name the three databases currently being utilized
Identify and define what a chartfield, chartfield string, and Combination Code are, as related to UMBC's PeopleSoft
Know the components of the Finance and Human Resources databases
Have a very basic knowledge of PeopleSoft terminology, specifically as it relates to UMBC's utilization of PeopleSoft
Know the necessary steps, select the correct forms, and understand what procedure to follow to gain security access to the PeopleSoft system
Know where and how to locate help and assistance with the UMBC PeopleSoft product
Requisitions
PeopleSoft
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
10:00 AM
Engineering 025
Sylvia Wickham
Designed for requisitioners (those responsible for entering Requisitions into PeopleSoft for their departments), this 2 hour course will cover the departmental forms needed to obtain PeopleSoft production rights, how to enter multiple types of Requisitions into the online system, and other related topics (printing, approving, and completing change orders).
Prerequisite: PeopleSoft Fundamentals
Making the Jump: Moving from MS Excel 2003 to 2007
MS Office Training
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
9:30 AM
UMBC Training Centers, 1422 S. Rolling Rd, Lab #1
Buzz Merrick, Right Click Learning
This is the make-up class from the 8/19 power failure .
Are you ready to make the jump? Having worked with Excel in MS Office 2003, users must also get to know the feature present in the latest release, MS Office 2007. New features include enhancements for improving the management, organization and distribution of your data. In this course, you will work with the new and increased features in Office 2007.
Designed for those who currently use Excel 2003, upon completion of this two-hour workshop, users will learn:
the new look and feel of Office 2007
the new look and feel of Excel 2007
how to enhance spreadsheets
how to cope when working with multiple versions
how to use the Interactive toolbar
how to use AutoFilter, Subtotals, Pivot Tables and do simple charts
additional training resources
Space is limited, so please register by August 12. In the event that you register and then need to cancel, please send email to training@umbc.edu so that someone else might take your place.
Full
State Overview for Managers
PeopleSoft
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
1:00 PM
Engineering 022
Bob Preston
Introducing a new PeopleSoft course designed specifically for Directors and Managers responsible for managing State Budgets. This 1.5 hour course prepares UMBC Managers, Directors, &/or Chairs to request the appropriate reports from their Staff to review their State Budgets, as well as how to read the reports and extract relevant information for decision making.
Change PAR - Pay Rate Changes
PeopleSoft
Thursday, August 28, 2008
10:00 AM
Engineering 025
Rochelle Sanders
This one-hour session will cover the various types of actions that require an update to the compensation rate of employees. Prerequisite: PeopleSoft Fundamentals
Payroll Approver
PeopleSoft
Thursday, August 28, 2008
1:00 PM
Engineering 025
Sherrell McNamara
Designed for new Payroll Approvers and those who would like refresher training, this 1.5 hour session will cover: current timekeeping and leave policies associated with faculty, Staff, Graduate Assistant and Student employees;
the roles and responsibilities of Payroll Preparers and Approvers
procedures for PS Time Entry and the Leave Accrual process
reports associated with timekeeping and employee leave.
PeopleSoft Fundamentals
PeopleSoft
Friday, August 29, 2008
9:00 AM
Engineering 025
Deb Arnold
This 2.5 hour beginner's course highlights the basic navigation principles necessary to run reports in the PeopleSoft Finance, HR and Retriever databases. By the end of the course, you will know how to navigate through the databases to run a report, use a Run Control ID, enter the parameters to run a report, and print a report form PeopleSoft. This course is hands-on and requires a login and password for each database. If you do not have access to Finance, HR or Retriever, please complete and submit a Security Access form (located on the Peoplesoft website ) for the database(s) to which you need access no later than one week prior to class.
Prerequisite: Introduction to PeopleSoft
Navigating in Student Administration – Admissions Core Office
PeopleSoft
Monday, September 08, 2008
1:00 PM
Engineering 025
Susan Dawson
This course is by invitation only.
The pre-requisite to taking this course is to review the on-line SA Top Ten Overview Staff Presentation, available via the Student Administration website at www.umbc.edu/sa . The presentation is located on the Home page under SA News.
Navigating in Student Administration is a hands-on class designed specifically for staff in the Core Offices of Undergraduate Admissions, Graduate Admissions, and CPS. This 3 hour class will focus on the basic navigation required to begin using Student Administration. After completing Navigating in Student Administration, you will be able to:
Login into the Student Administration database.
Navigate the menu structure.
Recognize how to use the search pages and the search features.
Recognize the different data entry fields and successfully enter data in each type of field.
Recognize and discuss effective dates.
Search for students' records.
SA Lunch & Learn Series: Using the Undergraduate Application Summary
PeopleSoft
Monday, September 08, 2008
12:00 PM
Engineering 023
Yamiley Saintvil
Do you currently work with Undergraduate Applicants and use the SIS Overview Screen? Do you have a general interest in Student Administration (SA) and wonder how academic departments will now view Undergraduate Applicant data in SA? If so, then bring your lunch and join us for a 45- minute demonstration and discussion of the SA Undergraduate Application Summary screen.
The Undergraduate Application Summary screen in PeopleSoft Student Administration (SA) replaces the SIS Overview screen, which provides users with the most up- to-date information on an applicant.
This demonstration will cover:
What is the Application Summary screen?
Who will have access to use it?
How does it work?
Where do I go for additional information?
SA Lunch & Learn Series: Student Administration and the Graduate School
PeopleSoft
Tuesday, September 09, 2008
12:00 PM
Engineering 023
Jill Barr
Do you have Graduate Students in your Academic Department? Do you have a general interest in Student Administration (SA) and wonder how graduate applications and supporting documentation will now be handled by the Graduate School and the Academic Departments?
Bring your lunch and join us for a 60 minute presentation and discussion of how the Graduate School is using Student Administration (SA). Topics will include:
What is SA & Image Now and how will it be used in the Graduate School?
What are the benefits to the Academic departments?
Demonstration of the Graduate Application Summary and how it will be used on campus.
Q&A
New Faculty and Staff Welcome Social
Community Event
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
3:30 PM
The Commons, Flat Tuesdays Pub
HR and Commons
The Commons and Human Resources have built a tradition of welcoming new faculty and staff to our campus community by hosting a biannual Welcome Social in The Commons Flat Tuesdays for folks to meet, greet, and socialize.
At UMBC we want everyone to feel engaged in our supportive community, to feel welcome and informed, and to be excited about UMBC as a place to work. This informal fun event is a great opportunity to connect and get to know some of the remarkable people we have here at UMBC!
This 1.5 hour event will include light refreshments, welcome statements from some of UMBC’s key leadership, and opportunities for all of us to share stories and build new relationships that will, hopefully, prove beneficial throughout the year.
Space is limited – Please register now!! Registration deadline is September 5th.
Questions? Contact Training and Organization Development at ext. 5-6262 or email hrtraining@umbc.edu
For program flyer, Click here
Navigating in Student Administration – Admissions Core Office
PeopleSoft
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
10:00 AM
Engineering 025
Beth Oertel
This course is by invitation only.
The pre-requisite to taking this course is to review the on-line SA Top Ten Overview Staff Presentation, available via the Student Administration website at www.umbc.edu/sa . The presentation is located on the Home page under SA News.
Navigating in Student Administration is a hands-on class designed specifically for staff in the Core Offices of Undergraduate Admissions, Graduate Admissions, and CPS. This 3 hour class will focus on the basic navigation required to begin using Student Administration. After completing Navigating in Student Administration, you will be able to:
Login into the Student Administration database.
Navigate the menu structure.
Recognize how to use the search pages and the search features.
Recognize the different data entry fields and successfully enter data in each type of field.
Recognize and discuss effective dates.
Search for students' records.
Customer Service Excellence
Community Event
Friday, September 12, 2008
8:30 AM
UC 312
Donna Colombel
Excellent customer service helps us retain both our students and our talented staff. In this highly interactive workshop you will revitalize your commitment to customer service, practice techniques to hone your skills, share best practices and have fun learning from and with others. You will leave with specific actions you can take to ‘excel’ at customer service!
In this 4-hour workshop you will:
Gain an appreciation for expanding your view of the “Customer” Identify behaviors that constitute excellent service Assess personal customer service strengths and development areas Practice using good customer service techniques Expand awareness of your own power and responsibility to make a positive difference Develop a personal action plan to enhance customer service back on the job.
Space is limited – Please register now!! Registration deadline is September 5th.
If you register for a workshop and your attendance plans change, please let us know. We will keep waiting lists for our programs. Please arrive early so we can begin promptly at 8:30 a.m.
Questions? Contact Training and Organization Development at ext. 5-6262 or email hrtraining@umbc.edu
For program flyer, Click here
Navigating in Student Administration – Admissions Core Office
PeopleSoft
Monday, September 15, 2008
9:30 AM
Engineering 025
Beth Oertel
This course is by invitation only.
The pre-requisite to taking this course is to review the on-line SA Top Ten Overview Staff Presentation, available via the Student Administration website at www.umbc.edu/sa . The presentation is located on the Home page under SA News.
Navigating in Student Administration is a hands-on class designed specifically for staff in the Core Offices of Undergraduate Admissions, Graduate Admissions, and CPS. This 3 hour class will focus on the basic navigation required to begin using Student Administration. After completing Navigating in Student Administration, you will be able to:
Login into the Student Administration database.
Navigate the menu structure.
Recognize how to use the search pages and the search features.
Recognize the different data entry fields and successfully enter data in each type of field.
Recognize and discuss effective dates.
Search for students' records.
Navigating in Student Administration – Admissions Core Office
PeopleSoft
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
9:30 AM
Engineering 025
Susan Dawson
This course is by invitation only.
The pre-requisite to taking this course is to review the on-line SA Top Ten Overview Staff Presentation, available via the Student Administration website at www.umbc.edu/sa . The presentation is located on the Home page under SA News.
Navigating in Student Administration is a hands-on class designed specifically for staff in the Core Offices of Undergraduate Admissions, Graduate Admissions, and CPS. This 3 hour class will focus on the basic navigation required to begin using Student Administration. After completing Navigating in Student Administration, you will be able to:
Login into the Student Administration database.
Navigate the menu structure.
Recognize how to use the search pages and the search features.
Recognize the different data entry fields and successfully enter data in each type of field.
Recognize and discuss effective dates.
Search for students' records.
SA Lunch & Learn Series: Using the Undergraduate Application Summary
PeopleSoft
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
12:00 PM
Engineering 023
Yamiley Saintvil
Do you currently work with Undergraduate Applicants and use the SIS Overview Screen? Do you have a general interest in Student Administration (SA) and wonder how academic departments will now view Undergraduate Applicant data in SA? If so, then bring your lunch and join us for a 45- minute demonstration and discussion of the SA Undergraduate Application Summary screen.
The Undergraduate Application Summary screen in PeopleSoft Student Administration (SA) replaces the SIS Overview screen, which provides users with the most up- to-date information on an applicant.. This demonstration will cover:
What is the Application Summary screen?
Who will have access to use it?
How does it work?
Where do I go for additional information?
Planning for Performance Management Success: A Guide for Supervisors
Community Event
Friday, September 19, 2008
9:00 AM
Commons 331
Elmer Falconer
This program is required training for all supervisors of Regular and Contingent II Staff.
In this 3.5 hour overview of the Performance Management Process (PMP) you will learn about the benefits of performance management, the importance of ongoing communication, the PMP cycle, recent changes to the PMP form, and strategies for professional development.
Space is limited - Please register now! Registration deadline is September 15th.
If you register and your attendance plans change, please let us know. We will keep waiting lists for our programs. Please arrive early so that we can begin promptly at 9:00 a.m.
Questions? Contact Training and Organization Development at ext. 5-6262 or email hrtraining@umbc.edu
For program flyer, Click here
Navigating SkillSoft e-Learning
PeopleSoft
Monday, September 22, 2008
10:00 AM
Engineering 025
Deb Arnold
Are you interested in enhancing your job skills? Are there insufficient time and resources for the training you desire? If the answer is "Yes", we have a solution for you! SkillSoft e-Learning is an on-line training and development tool which allows faculty and staff an opportunity to enhance their professional and personal skills. With over 2,200 program titles to choose from, SkillSoft provides a wide variety of on-line courses that will assist in:
building the competencies needed for top performance in your current position
developing your potential as you prepare for advanced assignments and promotions; and
learning skills that will help you develop your personal interests.
In this 1-hour session you will learn how to navigate SkillSoft, search for courses, create a learning plan, and practice running a course.
SA Lunch & Learn Series: Student Administration and the Graduate School
PeopleSoft
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
12:00 PM
Engineering 023
Jill Barr
Do you have Graduate Students in your Academic Department? Do you have a general interest in Student Administration (SA) and wonder how graduate applications and supporting documentation will now be handled by the Graduate School and the Academic Departments?
Bring your lunch and join us for a 60 minute presentation and discussion of how the Graduate School is using Student Administration (SA). Topics will include:
What is SA & Image Now and how will it be used in the Graduate School?
What are the benefits to the Academic departments?
Demonstration of the Graduate Application Summary and how it will be used on campus.
Q&A
SA Lunch & Learn Series: Using the Undergraduate Application Summary
PeopleSoft
Thursday, September 25, 2008
12:00 PM
Engineering 023
Yamiley Saintvil
Do you currently work with Undergraduate Applicants and use the SIS Overview Screen? Do you have a general interest in Student Administration (SA) and wonder how academic departments will now view Undergraduate Applicant data in SA? If so, then bring your lunch and join us for a 45- minute demonstration and discussion of the SA Undergraduate Application Summary screen.
The Undergraduate Application Summary screen in PeopleSoft Student Administration (SA) replaces the SIS Overview screen, which provides users with the most up- to-date information on an applicant.. This demonstration will cover:
What is the Application Summary screen?
Who will have access to use it?
How does it work?
Where do I go for additional information?
Rediscovering Your Passion: Utilizing Dependable Strengths
Community Event
Thursday, September 25, 2008
8:30 AM
ITE 456
Anne Scholl-Fiedler
Dependable strengths is a unique research-based process proven to increase self-esteem, motivation and help you discover the talents and strengths that motivate you most. Through a peer-assisted process, you will tap into your "good experiences" to see your patterns of strengths, learn how to confidently speak about your skills and abilities, explore where you can maximize your strengths, have a stronger sense of control over your happiness at work and become energized.
Anne Scholl-Fiedler, Director of the Career Services Center will facilitate this day-long workshop (8:30-4:30) . Approximately two hours of pre-work will be sent to participants a week before the program. Registration is required for attendance.
Space is limited – Please register now!! Registration deadline is September 12th.
If you register for a workshop and your attendance plans change please let us know. We will keep waiting lists for our programs.
Questions? Contact Training and Organization Development at ext. 5-6262 or email hrtraining@umbc.edu
For program flyer, Click here
SADI Graduate Department Admissions Processing
PeopleSoft
Thursday, September 25, 2008
2:00 PM
Engineering 025
Rachel Rachlinski
The purpose of this 2-hour course is to provide academic departments with graduate programs an overview of the revised Graduate School Admissions process. It will show how the departments are integral to the successful correspondence with the student. The course will also provide an overview of the latest functionality available to prospective students as part of the new implementation. Finally, the course will allow the participant a hands-on experience with the new Graduate Application Summary and review the new functionality available to the graduate departments. The intended audience for this course is Graduate Program Directors (GPDs) and Graduate Program Coordinators (GPCs); however,if space is available other faculty and staff in related functions or positions are welcome to attend.
Get Moving at the RAC!
Community Event
Friday, September 26, 2008
12:00 PM
RAC Lobby
Mike D'Archangelo
Join Mike D’Archangelo for this 1-hour in-depth walking tour of the RAC and discussion about the importance of physical fitness. One of UMBC’s employee benefits is free membership to the RAC and there are lots of ways to use the facilities to fit your schedule.
On this interactive tour, you will learn how to:
Fully utilize the RAC and services offered Ways to become more comfortable working out Tips for how to incorporate exercise into your work day, and Nutritional information and facts about the benefits of exercise.
This workshop is part of UMBC’s Wellness in the Workplace Initiative.
Space is limited – Please register now!! Registration deadline is by September 22nd.
If you register for a workshop and your attendance plans change please let us know. We will keep waiting lists for our programs.
Questions? Contact Training and Organization Development at ext. 5-6262 or email hrtraining@umbc.edu
For program flyer, Click here
Coaching for Performance
Community Event
Monday, September 29, 2008
8:30 AM
UC 312
Angie Dabbs
‘Performance management’ starts as soon as a new person is hired and continues in day-to-day conversations, leading up to the formal performance appraisal. This workshop focuses on the ongoing day-to-day conversations and is intended to help those in leadership roles create a work environment that supports and encourages employees to perform at their best.
This highly interactive 4-hour workshop will give participants specific
techniques they can put to use immediately. Supervisors will learn:
how performance management can motivate and de-motivate employees and affect their productivity ways to create a work environment that supports high performance what it means to be an effective coach and the related skills the Coaching for Performance Triangle, which includes setting clear goals and expectations, effectively delegating, and providing feedback related to performance and, strategies for professional development.
Space is limited – Please register now!! Registration deadline is September 22nd.
If you register for a workshop and your attendance plans change, please let us know. We will keep waiting lists for our programs. Please arrive early so we can begin promptly at 8:30 a.m.
Questions? Contact Training and Organization Development at ext. 5-6262 or email hrtraining@umbc.edu
For program flyer, Click here
SADI Graduate Department Admissions Processing
PeopleSoft
Thursday, October 02, 2008
10:00 AM
Engineering 025
Rachel Rachlinski
The purpose of this 2-hour course is to provide academic departments with graduate programs an overview of the revised Graduate School Admissions process. It will show how the departments are integral to the successful correspondence with the student. The course will also provide an overview of the latest functionality available to prospective students as part of the new implementation. Finally, the course will allow the participant a hands-on experience with the new Graduate Application Summary and review the new functionality available to the graduate departments. The intended audience for this course is Graduate Program Directors (GPDs) and Graduate Program Coordinators (GPCs); however,if space is available other faculty and staff in related functions or positions are welcome to attend.
Understanding Performance Management: A Guide for Non-Supervisory Employees
Community Event
Friday, October 03, 2008
9:00 AM
Commons 331
Elmer Falconer and Shobhna Arora
In this 2.5 hour overview of the Performance Management Process (PMP), you will have an opportunity to learn about: performance management and its components recent changes to the PMP form the importance of setting goals and on-going communication the benefits of completing a self-assessment, and strategies for enhancing professional development.
Space is limited – Please register now!! Registration deadline is September 29th.
If you register for a workshop and your attendance plans change please let us know. We will keep waiting lists for our programs.
Questions? Contact Training and Organization Development at ext. 5-6262 or email hrtraining@umbc.edu
For program flyer, Click here
SADI Graduate Department Admissions Processing
PeopleSoft
Thursday, October 09, 2008
2:00 PM
Engineering 025
Rachel Rachlinski
The purpose of this 2-hour course is to provide academic departments with graduate programs an overview of the revised Graduate School Admissions process. It will show how the departments are integral to the successful correspondence with the student. The course will also provide an overview of the latest functionality available to prospective students as part of the new implementation. Finally, the course will allow the participant a hands-on experience with the new Graduate Application Summary and review the new functionality available to the graduate departments. The intended audience for this course is Graduate Program Directors (GPDs) and Graduate Program Coordinators (GPCs); however,if space is available other faculty and staff in related functions or positions are welcome to attend.
Women Mentoring Women-Staff Brownbag
Brown Bag
Friday, October 10, 2008
12:00 PM
Women's Center, Commons 004
Lee Hawthorne Calizo
Bring your lunch and hear Lee Hawthorne Calizo, Acting Director of Student Life, currently pursuing a doctorate in College Student Personnel at the University of Maryland, College Park, discuss her research on women and mentoring.
In this 1-hour brownbag session you will learn about different forms of mentoring, how to find a mentor, and how professional women at UMBC support and nurture each other towards success.
Event is co-sponsored by UMBC's President's Commission for Women and the Women's Center.
Questions? Contact Delana Gregg by email delana1@umbc.edu
SADI Graduate Department Admissions Processing
PeopleSoft
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
1:00 PM
Engineering 022
Rachel Rachlinski
The purpose of this 2-hour course is to provide academic departments with graduate programs an overview of the revised Graduate School Admissions process. It will show how the departments are integral to the successful correspondence with the student. The course will also provide an overview of the latest functionality available to prospective students as part of the new implementation. Finally, the course will allow the participant a hands-on experience with the new Graduate Application Summary and review the new functionality available to the graduate departments. The intended audience for this course is Graduate Program Directors (GPDs) and Graduate Program Coordinators (GPCs); however,if space is available other faculty and staff in related functions or positions are welcome to attend.
Managing Multiple Priorities
Community Event
Thursday, October 16, 2008
8:30 AM
UC 312
Sharon Fountain
Clutter…Interruptions…Powerful “others”…Fear of setting limits and boundaries…Procrastination…Time Wasters…Disorganization
Would you like to minimize the control these things have over your life? One of the most common objections people have about the quality of their life is the lack of adequate time they have available for “getting everything done.” In an increasingly busy and complex world, learning to manage time well can be a valuable tool for maintaining good health, reducing stress, and increasing one’s productivity and satisfaction – both on and off the job.
In this interactive full-day (8:30-4:30) workshop participants will examine their positive and negative uses of time and learn techniques for improving time management, prioritizing work, and overcoming procrastination.
Space is limited – Please register now!! Registration deadline is October 9th.
If you register for a workshop and your attendance plans change, please let us know. We will keep waiting lists for our programs. Please arrive early so we can begin promptly at 8:30 a.m.
You are welcome to eat in the training room for the lunch break. Please plan on bringing a brown bag lunch or purchasing food nearby (e.g., Administration Building).
Questions? Contact Training and Organization Development at ext. 5-6262 or email hrtraining@umbc.edu
For program flyer, Click here
Navigating SkillSoft e-Learning
IT Essentials
Friday, October 17, 2008
10:00 AM
Engineering 025
Deb Arnold
Are you interested in enhancing your job skills? Are there insufficient time and resources for the training you desire? If the answer is "Yes", we have a solution for you! SkillSoft e-Learning is an on-line training and development tool which allows faculty and staff an opportunity to enhance their professional and personal skills. With over 2,200 program titles to choose from, SkillSoft provides a wide variety of on-line courses that will assist in:
building the competencies needed for top performance in your current position
developing your potential as you prepare for advanced assignments and promotions; and
learning skills that will help you develop your personal interests.
In this 1-hour session you will learn how to navigate SkillSoft, search for courses, create a learning plan, and practice running a course.
SADI Graduate Department Admissions Processing
PeopleSoft
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
2:00 PM
Engineering 022
Rachel Rachlinski
The purpose of this 2-hour course is to provide academic departments with graduate programs an overview of the revised Graduate School Admissions process. It will show how the departments are integral to the successful correspondence with the student. The course will also provide an overview of the latest functionality available to prospective students as part of the new implementation. Finally, the course will allow the participant a hands-on experience with the new Graduate Application Summary and review the new functionality available to the graduate departments. The intended audience for this course is Graduate Program Directors (GPDs) and Graduate Program Coordinators (GPCs); however,if space is available other faculty and staff in related functions or positions are welcome to attend.
SADI Graduate Department Admissions Processing
PeopleSoft
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
2:00 PM
Engineering 025
Rachel Rachlinski
The purpose of this 2-hour course is to provide academic departments with graduate programs an overview of the revised Graduate School Admissions process. It will show how the departments are integral to the successful correspondence with the student. The course will also provide an overview of the latest functionality available to prospective students as part of the new implementation. Finally, the course will allow the participant a hands-on experience with the new Graduate Application Summary and review the new functionality available to the graduate departments. The intended audience for this course is Graduate Program Directors (GPDs) and Graduate Program Coordinators (GPCs); however,if space is available other faculty and staff in related functions or positions are welcome to attend.
Navigating SkillSoft e-Learning
IT Essentials
Thursday, November 13, 2008
9:00 AM
Engineering 025
Deb Arnold
Are you interested in enhancing your job skills? Are there insufficient time and resources for the training you desire? If the answer is "Yes", we have a solution for you! SkillSoft e-Learning is an on-line training and development tool which allows faculty and staff an opportunity to enhance their professional and personal skills. With over 2,200 program titles to choose from, SkillSoft provides a wide variety of on-line courses that will assist in:
building the competencies needed for top performance in your current position
developing your potential as you prepare for advanced assignments and promotions; and
learning skills that will help you develop your personal interests.
In this 1-hour session you will learn how to navigate SkillSoft, search for courses, create a learning plan, and practice running a course.
Planning for Performance Management Success: A Guide for Supervisors
Community Event
Friday, November 14, 2008
9:00 AM
Commons 331
Elmer Falconer
This program is required training for all supervisors of Regular and Contingent II Staff.
In this 3.5 hour overview of the Performance Management Process (PMP) you will learn about the benefits of performance management, the importance of ongoing communication, the PMP cycle, recent changes to the PMP form, and strategies for professional development.
Space is limited - Please register now! Registration deadline is November 10th.
If you register and your attendance plans change, please let us know. We will keep waiting lists for our programs. Please arrive early so that we can begin promptly at 9:00 a.m.
Questions? Contact Training and Organization Development at ext. 5-6262 or email hrtraining@umbc.edu
For program flyer, Click here
Documenting Procedures
Community Event
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
10:00 AM
Commons 331
Kathie Nee
This 2-hour workshop will solve the mystery of how to document the everyday business practices of an overwhelmed campus office. With ‘lessons learned’ from the procedures manual project undertaken by the Graduate Admissions office, Kathie Nee will share step-by-step tips on how to organize and document your standard business practices. You will also have hands-on practice with creating a procedure. These techniques will greatly increase efficiency and effectiveness when a key person is out of the office.
Space is limited – Please register now!! Registration deadline is November 12th.
If you register for a workshop and your attendance plans change, please let us know. We will keep waiting lists for our programs. Please arrive early so we can begin promptly at 10:00 a.m.
Questions? Contact Training and Organization Development at ext. 5-6262 or email hrtraining@umbc.edu
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Navigating SkillSoft e-Learning
IT Essentials
Monday, December 15, 2008
1:00 PM
Engineering 025
Deb Arnold
Are you interested in enhancing your job skills? Are there insufficient time and resources for the training you desire? If the answer is "Yes", we have a solution for you! SkillSoft e-Learning is an on-line training and development tool which allows faculty and staff an opportunity to enhance their professional and personal skills. With over 2,200 program titles to choose from, SkillSoft provides a wide variety of on-line courses that will assist in:
building the competencies needed for top performance in your current position
developing your potential as you prepare for advanced assignments and promotions; and
learning skills that will help you develop your personal interests.
In this 1-hour session you will learn how to navigate SkillSoft, search for courses, create a learning plan, and practice running a course.