July Calendar
(To find out more about the class please click on the class title.)
| Class Title/Topic | Date | Time/Location |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Classes | Various | Various |
| New Employee Orientation | 7/7/2009; 7/21/2009 tc |
11:00-4:00, Administration Building Lone Star Room, AD 3.104 |
Manager-Supervisor Certificate Program: – Motivating and Recognizing Employees- Module 6 |
7/9/2009 | 10:00 AM till Noon SOM 1.508 |
| Information Resources Will be Offering Classes on "Identity Finder" | Various Times and Dates (See Below) | Times Will Vary Odessa Room (JO3.210) |
| Managers' & Supervisors' Roundtable Discussion Group | 7/16/2009 | Noon - 1:30 PM Administration Building Lone Star Room, AD 3.104 |
| Financial Information Systems (FINS) Training – Level 1 (Note FINS Training has been changed to August 4th) | 8/4//2009 | 2:00 PM till 4:00 PM Odessa Room (JO3.210) |
Class Descriptions:
Information Resources (IR) Computer Training Classes
Description: Information Resources (IR) is now offering a wide variety of software training classes online. Click here to learn more.
For questions or additional information about the classes, contact IR training by clicking here training@utdallas.edu
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New Employee Orientation
Description: New Employee Orientation provides an introduction to and overview of UT Dallas. During the session, participants will learn about the history, mission and values of UTD. Important policies will be discussed as well as the insurance and retirement programs in which eligible employees may enroll. Employee's are encouraged to bring information on the persons they wish to list as beneficiaries (i.e. names, addresses, social security numbers and dates of birth). A box lunch is provided for all who have been registered (see below).
Target Audience: Open to all new benefit eligible staff and faculty.
Registration: There is no open registration for New Employee Orientation. Staff and Faculty should work with their departments to register for New Employee Orientation. All registrations must be in to Human Resources a week in advance of the scheduled session. New Employee Orientation is offered on the first, third and fifth Tuesday of each month. For additional information, send an email to: hrtraining@utdallas.edu or contact Human Resources Management, x2221. Or contact Terry Cartwright at x5328
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Manager-Supervisor Certificate Program: – Motivating and Recognizing Employees (Module 6)
Description:Participants will explore key concepts behind employee motivation and learn the importance of using recognition and praise to honor employees and benefit the productivity of the work group. (July 9: 10:00 AM till Noon: SOM 1.508)
Learning Objectives:
- Understand that employees are ultimately responsible for their own motivation.
- Review and discuss Abraham’s Maslow’s hierarchical model of needs as it relates to motivation
- Understand that most employees can and will tell you what’s important if supervisors and managers will take the time to listen.
- Understand the power of praise and review common barriers that prevent supervisors and managers from using praise on an effective, consistent basis.
- Review six key elements in providing effective praise and recognition of employees
- Understand and practice intentionality when it comes to employee recognition
This class is the last module of a six module, twelve (12) hour curriculum designed to train and support UT Dallas managers and supervisors in the performance of their jobs. Everyone who successfully completes all six modules of the class will receive a certificate of completion. For more information about this certificate series, please click here.
Target Audience: The class is open to any UT Dallas manager or supervisor. It is also open to employees who currently are not managing or supervising others but aspire to those positions.
Registration: Unfortunately, this class is now full. If you need to make up the class because you have missed this particular one in past cohorts please contact Terry Cartwright in Human Resources or go here to register.
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Information Resources Will be Offering Classes on "Identity Finder" (Various Dates, See Below)
Date/s:
- Monday July 13 2:00-3:30
- Tuesday July 14, 9:30-11:00
- Wednesday July 15, 2:00-3:30
- Tuesday July 21, 2:00-3:30
- Wednesday July 22, 9:30-11:00
- Thursday July 23, 9:30-11:00
Description: In our continued effort to provide staff and faculty with the opportunity to learn about Identity Finder, Information Security has scheduled sessions for the month of November. These sessions cover setup, installation and running of the program. It will also cover what you should and should not keep with respect to confidential and sensitive information.
Location: JO 3.210
Target Audience: all staff and faculty
Registration Information: email securityawareness@utdallas.edu to register. You will receive an email confirmation of your registration. Classes are limited to 10 people.
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Managers' & Supervisors' Roundtable Discussion Group
Description: The Manager's and Supervisors Roundtable is a group of UTD managers and supervisors who meet together to create opportunities for mentoring, professional development and networking. (We will be meeting from noon till 1:30 in AD 3.104 Lone Star Room.)
Target Audience: The group is open to UTD managers and supervisors who are directly charged with managing the performance of other University staff, including conducting annual performance reviews.
Registration: To sign up for the Roundtable please register here
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Financial Information Systems (FINS) Training – Level 1—Wednesday, July 29th, 2-4 pm, Odessa Room (JO3.210)
Description: The Office of the Controller is delighted to offer monthly Financial Records System (FRS) training classes for faculty and staff who have direct or indirect responsibilities for processing, reporting, or overseeing financial transactions at UTD. FRS Training – Level 1 is a 2 hour workshop designed to help attendees:
1. Obtain a basic understanding of UTD’s accounting structure
2. Learn how to navigate and read the online manager screens (screens 018, 019, 023)
3. Understand the basic of FRS security
4. Know how to access and view reports on the internet via ePrint
This workshop is given in a computer training room. In order to get the most value, we recommend that you bring your FRS account user name and password. This will allow you to follow the instructor by logging into your own set of data.
Target Audience: This class is for faculty and staff who have direct or indirect responsibilities for processing, reporting, or overseeing financial transactions at UTD.
Registration: Send an email registration to Tracey Tatum, Controller’s Office, or call her at 2602.
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Last Updated: July 30, 2009
