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Training and Development Schedule

Full Schedules for Your Reference

  

Fall 2013
Spring 2014

 

Spring 2013 Schedule

Date Time Location

Event

January 3, 2013

(Thursday)

 8:00 am - 2:30 pm AD120

Connections (new hire orientation)

Presented by: Office of Human Resources

                                           

January

7, 2013

 11:00 am - 12:00 pm AD120

Emergency Preparedness/Active Shooter Training

Presented by: Environmental Health & Safety and the University Police

Register                                                 

January

8, 2013

 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Loyola University Maryland

Timonium Graduate Center, Room 09

Building Bridges Across Maryland - For Administrative Support Staff

Cohort V - Preparing for Difficult Conversations

(Session 5)

                            [Invitation only Program]

January

9, 2013

 8:00 am - 2:30 pm AD120

Connections (new hire orientation)

Presented by: Office of Human Resources

                                           

January

14, 2013

 2:00 pm -3:00 pm AD120

Emergency Preparedness/Active Shooter Training

Presented by: Environmental Health & Safety and the University Police

Register

January 15, 2013 9:00 am - 4:00 pm AD120

Shackleton of the Antarctic and Your Leadership Journey

Presented by: Michele Ginnerty, Michele Ginnerty Training & Consulting

January 15, 2013 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CK 505D

Working with Multiple Generations in the Workplace

Presented by: Mike Noll, Office of Human Resources

January

16, 2013

 8:00 am - 2:30 pm AD120

Connections (new hire orientation)

Presented by: Office of Human Resources

                                   

January

16, 2013

 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Financial Services Training Room, Administration Building, 4th Floor

Business Travel for the TU Employee

(formerly Introduction to the Business Travel Process and Review of the Business Travel Process)

Presented by: Financial Services

Register at travel@towson.edu

[These small group workshops are designed for up to four (4) participants and occur monthly]

January

16, 2013

 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

University of Baltimore,

Student Center, Bogomolny Room

Building Bridges Across Maryland - For Supervisors

Cohort III - Graduation

                            [Invitation only Program]

January

23, 2013

 8:00 am - 2:30 pm AD120

Connections (new hire orientation)

Presented by: Office of Human Resources

                                           

January

24, 2013

 9:00 am - 12:00 pm AD120

Performance Management: The Supervisor's Role

(formerly Conducting Effective Performance Reviews)

Presented by: JoAnn Joseph, Office of Human Resources

January

29, 2013

 9:00 am - 12:00 pm AD120

Civility in the Workplace

Presented by: Spencer Bennett, Office of Student Conduct and Civility

January

30, 2013

 8:00 am - 2:30 pm AD120

Connections (new hire orientation)

Presented by: Office of Human Resources

                                           

January

31, 2013

 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm AD120

Supervising Student Employees

Presented by: Mike Noll, Office of Human Resources
TEC Featured Course of the Month for January

Performance Reviews (mgmt_11_a02_bs_enus)

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February

4, 2013

 11:00 am - 12:00 pm AD120

Emergency Preparedness/Active Shooter Training

Presented by: Environmental Health & Safety and the University Police

Cancelled

February

6, 2013

 8:00 am - 2:30 pm AD120

Connections (new hire orientation)

Presented by: Office of Human Resources

                                           

February

7, 2013

 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm AD120

The Effective Team Member

Presented by: Mike Noll, Office of Human Resources
February 11, 2013 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm AD120

Credit 101 [Required]

Presented by: PNC Bank

February 11, 2013 2:00 pm -3:00 pm AD120

Emergency Preparedness/Active Shooter Training

Presented by: Environmental Health & Safety and the University Police

Register

February 12, 2013

 10:00 am - 12:00 pm AD120

Accounts Payable

Presented by: Financial Services

Register here

February 12, 2013

 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm AD120

Employee/Employer Relations and the Supervisor

Presented by: JoAnn Joseph, Office of Human Resources

February

12, 2013

 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

University of Baltimore

Student Center, Bogomolny Room

Building Bridges Across Maryland - For Administrative Support Staff

Cohort V - Staying Organized While Balancing Multiple Priorities (Session 6)

                            [Invitation only Program]
February 13, 2013 8:00 am - 2:30 pm AD120

Connections (new hire orientation)

Presented by: Office of Human Resources

                                           

February

19, 2013

 9:00 am - 12:00 pm AD120

Overcoming Roadblocks in Gender Communication

Presented by: Debbie Seeberger, Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity

February 20, 2013 8:00 am - 2:30 pm AD120

Connections (new hire orientation)

Presented by: Office of Human Resources

                                           

February 20, 2013

 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Financial Services Training Room, Administration Building, 4th Floor

Business Travel for the TU Employee

(formerly Introduction to the Business Travel Process and Review of the Business Travel Process)

Presented by: Financial Services

Register at travel@towson.edu

[These small group workshops are designed for up to four (4) participants and occur monthly]

February

26, 2013

 9:00 am - 12:00 pm AD120

What Every Towson Supervisor Needs to Know

Presented by: Mike Noll, Office of Human Resources
February 27, 2013 8:00 am - 2:30 pm UU, Chesapeake III

Connections (new hire orientation)

Presented by: Office of Human Resources

                                           

TEC Featured Course of the Month for February

Effective Intercultural Relationships

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* Can be taken in place of Bridging the Cultural Gap, an instructor-led workshop

March

4, 2013

 11:00 am - 12:00 pm AD120

Emergency Preparedness/Active Shooter Training

Presented by: Environmental Health & Safety and the University Police

                                                                            Cancelled

March

4, 2013

 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm AD120

Introduction to PeopleSoft Financials and Department Budget Reporting

Presented by: Financial Services

Register                                  

March

5, 2013

(Tuesday)

 8:00 am - 2:30 pm AD120

Connections (new hire orientation)

Presented by: Office of Human Resources

                                           

March

7, 2013

 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm AD120

Power, Politics, and Influence

(formerly Personal Influence)

Presented by: Filiz Tabak, Management

             

March

11, 2013

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm AD120

Retirement Planning [Required]

Presented by: PNC Bank

March

11, 2013

 2:00 am - 3:00 pm AD120

Emergency Preparedness/Active Shooter Training

Presented by: Environmental Health & Safety and the University Police

Register

March

12, 2013

 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

TBA

Building Bridges Across Maryland - For Administrative Support Staff

Cohort V - Alternate Session Date (in case of inclement weather)

                            [Invitation only Program]

March

13, 2013

 8:00 am - 2:30 pm AD120

Connections (new hire orientation)

Presented by: Office of Human Resources

                                           

March

14, 2013

 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm AD120

Critical Thinking and Decision Making

Presented by: Mike Noll, Office of Human Resources

 

March

19, 2013

 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

AD120

Speak Up!

Presented by: Debra Seeberger, Office Diversity & Equal Opportunity

                                                                 cancelled

March

20, 2013

 8:00 am - 2:30 pm AD120

Connections (new hire orientation)

Presented by: Office of Human Resources

                                           

March

20, 2013

 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Financial Services Training Room, Administration Building, 4th Floor

Business Travel for the TU Employee

(formerly Introduction to the Business Travel Process and Review of the Business Travel Process)

Presented by: Financial Services

Register at travel@towson.edu

[These small group workshops are designed for up to four (4) participants and occur monthly]

March

27, 2013

 8:00 am - 2:30 pm AD120

Connections (new hire orientation)

Presented by: Office of Human Resources

                                           

TEC Featured Course of the Month for March

Successfully Coaching Relationships

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April

1, 2013

 11:00 am - 12:00 pm AD120

Emergency Preparedness/Active Shooter Training

Presented by: Environmental Health & Safety and the University Police

                                                                             Cancelled  

April

1, 2013

 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

AD120

Business Writing II: Writing Like It's Your Job

Presented by: Elizabeth L. Angeli, English Department

April

2, 2013

 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

AD120

Speak Up!

Presented by: LaVern Chapman, Office Diversity & Equal Opportunity

                                                                               Cancelled

April

3, 2013

 8:00 am - 2:30 pm UU, Chesapeake III

Connections (new hire orientation)

Presented by: Office of Human Resources

                                 

Cancelled           

April

4, 2013

 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

AD120

Mock Hearing

Presented by: Jo Ann Joseph, Office of Human Resources

                                                                               Cancelled  

April  

8, 2013

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm AD120

Maximizing Home Ownership [Elective]

Presented by: PNC Bank

April

8, 2013

 2:00 pm -3:00 pm AD120

Emergency Preparedness/Active Shooter Training

Presented by: Environmental Health & Safety and the University Police

Register

April

9, 2013

 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm AD120

Procurement & Contracts 101

Presented by: Procurement

Register here

April

9, 2013

 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Goucher College, Heubeck Hall, Multi-Purpose Room

Building Bridges Across Maryland - For Administrative Support Staff

Cohort V - Graduation

                            [Invitation only Program]

April

10, 2013

 8:00 am - 2:30 pm UU, Chesapeake III

Connections (new hire orientation)

Presented by: Office of Human Resources

                                           

April

11, 2013

 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm AD120

Student Employment

Presented by: Financial Services

                     

 Register here            

April

15, 2013

 10:00 am - 11:30 am AD120

Introduction to PeopleSoft Financials and Department Budget Reporting

Presented by: Financial Services

Register                                  

April

17, 2013

 8:00 am - 2:30 pm AD120

Connections (new hire orientation)

Presented by: Office of Human Resources

                                           

April

17, 2013

 

 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Financial Services Training Room, Administration Building, 4th Floor

Business Travel for the TU Employee

(formerly Introduction to the Business Travel Process and Review of the Business Travel Process)

Presented by: Financial Services

Register at travel@towson.edu

[These small group workshops are designed for up to four (4) participants and occur monthly]

April

23, 2013

 9:00 am - 4:00 pm AD120

Successfully Managing Change

Presented by: Joe Raia, Glimmerglass Consulting and Training

April

24, 2013

 8:00 am - 2:30 pm AD120

Connections (new hire orientation)

Presented by: Office of Human Resources

                                           

TEC Featured Course of the Month for April

Leadership and Change (lead_01_a07_bs_enus)

May

1, 2013

 8:00 am - 2:30 pm AD120

Connections (new hire orientation)

Presented by: Office of Human Resources

                                           

May

2, 2013

 9:00 am - 11:00 am West Village Commons, Ballrooms

29th Annual Service Awards

Presented by: Office of Human Resources

                                           

May

6, 2013

 11:00 am - 12:00 pm AD120

Emergency Preparedness/Active Shooter Training

Presented by: Environmental Health & Safety and the University Police

Register

May

8, 2013

 8:00 am - 2:30 pm AD120

Connections (new hire orientation)

Presented by: Office of Human Resources

                                           

May

9, 2013

 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm AD120

Introduction to PeopleSoft Financials and Department Budget Reporting

[for those who need access to Department Budgets]

Presented by: Financial Services

         

                    

Register          

May

13, 2013

 9:00 am - 11:00 am AD120

Understanding Your Department Budget

[for those with PSF Access already]

Presented by: Financial Services

         

Register          

May

13, 2013

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm AD120

Financial Planning Overview [Elective]

Presented by: PNC Bank

May

13, 2013

 2:00 pm -3:00 pm AD120

Emergency Preparedness/Active Shooter Training

Presented by: Environmental Health & Safety and the University Police

Register

May

15, 2013

 8:00 am - 2:30 pm UU, Chesapeake III

Connections (new hire orientation)

Presented by: Office of Human Resources

                                           

May

15, 2013

 

 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Financial Services Training Room, Administration Building, 4th Floor

Business Travel for the TU Employee

(formerly Introduction to the Business Travel Process and Review of the Business Travel Process)

Presented by: Financial Services

Register at travel@towson.edu

[These small group workshops are designed for up to four (4) participants and occur monthly]

May

22, 2013

 8:00 am - 2:30 pm AD120

Connections (new hire orientation)

Presented by: Office of Human Resources

                                           

May

23, 2013

 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm AD120

Intermediate Features in PeopleSoft Financials for Department User

[for those with PSF Access already]

Presented by: Financial Services

         

Register          

May

29, 2013

 8:00 am - 2:30 pm AD120

Connections (new hire orientation)

Presented by: Office of Human Resources

                                           

TEC Featured Course of the Month for May

Getting Results by Building Relationships

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June

3, 2013

 11:00 am - 12:00 pm AD120

Emergency Preparedness/Active Shooter Training

Presented by: Environmental Health & Safety and the University Police

Register

June

5, 2013

 8:00 am - 2:30 pm AD120

Connections (new hire orientation)

Presented by: Office of Human Resources

                                           

June

10, 2013

 9:00 am - 10:30 am AD120

Introduction to PeopleSoft Financials and Department Budget Reporting

[for those who need access to Department Budgets]

Presented by: Financial Services

         

                    

Register          

June

10, 2013

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm AD120

Raising Money Smart Kids [Elective]

Presented by: PNC Bank

June

12, 2013

 8:00 am - 2:30 pm AD120

Connections (new hire orientation)

Presented by: Office of Human Resources

                                           

June 13, 2013

 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm AD120

Understanding Your Department Budget

[for those with PSF Access already]

Presented by: Financial Services

         

Register                                                                                                  cancelled

June

19, 2013

 8:00 am - 2:30 pm AD120

Connections (new hire orientation)

Presented by: Office of Human Resources

                                           

June

19, 2013

 

 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Financial Services Training Room, Administration Building, 4th Floor

Business Travel for the TU Employee

(formerly Introduction to the Business Travel Process and Review of the Business Travel Process)

Presented by: Financial Services

Register at travel@towson.edu

[These small group workshops are designed for up to four (4) participants and occur monthly]

June

24, 2013

 10:00 am - 11:30 am AD120

Intermediate Features in PeopleSoft Financials for Department User

[for those with PSF Access already]

Presented by: Financial Services

         

Register          

June

25, 2013

 10:30 am - 12:00 pm AD120

Ally Training (formerly Safe Space Training)

Presented by: Joel Bolling, Associate Director, Center for Student Diversity

        

June

26, 2013

 8:00 am - 2:30 pm AD120

Connections (new hire orientation)

Presented by: Office of Human Resources

                                           

TEC Featured Course of the Month for June

An Essential Guide to Giving Feedback

COMM0521

 

Towson University Professional Development Competencies

Communication  
Utilizes strong listening skills to formulate direct, responsive answers to questions; organizes and expresses ideas clearly both orally and in writing; keeps others informed of the status of projects and activities; ensures that regular communication occurs based on the needs of the project or the individual; clarifies the meaning and intent of others’ communication when it is unclear; tailors communication to the level and experience of the audience; uses analogies, visuals, and other techniques to effectively communicate complex ideas; creatively identifies and utilizes effective communication channels and method.

Customer Service
Treats customers courteously; responds to customer requests in a timely manner; takes responsibility to resolve customer complaints; proactively identifies customer needs; elicits feedback from customers to monitor their satisfaction; creates strategies to help the University serve customers more effectively; considers both short- and long-term interests of the customer in making service decision.

Diversity
Demonstrates commitment to the University’s diversity goals; supports equal and fair treatment and opportunity for all; deals effectively with people of all races, nationalities, cultures, abilities, ages, genders, sexual orientations, etc.; demonstrates respect for opinions and beliefs of others.

Leadership
Demonstrates a long-term strategic focus; acts as a catalyst for change; builds and shares the vision with others; inspires, motivates, and guides others to goal achievement/accomplishment; develops networks and builds alliances; identifies the internal and external politics that impact work.

Management & Supervision
Sets clear goals and expectations for staff; provides challenging tasks and assignments to subordinates; holds staff responsible and accountable for their work; delegates clearly and appropriately; delivers timely and meaningful guidance and feedback.

Financial & Technical Skills
Demonstrates the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment; learns technical and business skills quickly; applies knowledge and learned skills to the workplace. (Majority of courses offered through the Office of Technology Services, Financial Services, and Management Advisory and Compliance Services.)

 

 
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