Each session is two hours in length and focuses on basic supervision and management skills. Participants completing all six modules will receive certificates of completion.

Module 5 – Dynamic Discipline– In this session, managers and supervisors will learn the full range of the University’s discipline process and how to use that process legally, appropriately and effectively.  (January 31, 2013 – 2:00 PM to 4:PM)

Learning Objectives:

1. Define and discuss discipline as a learning and communication process.
2. Identify the full range of disciplinary options available to managers and supervisors and understand the relationship of the disciplinary process to the performance management system at UTD.
3. Recognize the progressive nature of the disciplinary process and how to distinguish the appropriate response according to the situation.
4. Understand the importance of documentation to maintaining an effective and legal disciplinary process.
5. Review University policies on discipline and dismissal and the employee grievance process.