Upcoming OHR November Workshops

Unrelated Business Income Tax (Elective course for the University Business Certificate)
Date: Wednesday, November 4
Time: 9 a.m. to noon
Location: Administration Building, room 120
Presented by: Financial Services

Participants will be supplied with a basic understanding of what constitutes unrelated business income. Topics that will be covered include what activities can be classified as trade or business, the difference between tax exempt and taxable income in the university setting, how the mission of the school affects classification of income and the exclusions of income that are allowed under the UBIT definition.

Register at http://www.towson.edu/adminfinance/fiscalplanning/financialservices/. Click on the Training/Seminars link and then scroll down to the seminar of choice and click on the link "UBIT Workshop Registration Form." Complete the form on-screen and click the submit button. You may also register by email at finservehelp@towson.edu or by phone x4-5599 (option 1).


Payroll’s Student Employment (Core course for the University Business Certificate)
Date: Thursday, November 5
Time: 9 a.m. to noon
Location: Administration Building, room 120
Presented by: Financial Services

This seminar is designed to aid faculty and staff involved in the hiring and/or supervising of student employees. This workshop will provide you with an overview of the student employment process including recruitment, the hiring process, the Federal Work Study program and timesheets. More specifically, it will focus on the actual "how to" process of interviewing and hiring a student employee, clearing the student employee through the Payroll Office, submitting timesheets and how the student receives paychecks. Representatives from the Career Center, Human Resources and the Financial Aid Office will join Payroll in this workshop and will be available to answer any of your questions.

Register online at http://www.towson.edu/adminfinance/fiscalplanning/financialservices/.Click on the Training/Seminars link and then scroll down to the seminar of choice and click on the link "Payroll Workshop Registration Form." Complete the form on-screen and click the submit button. You may also register by email at finservehelp@towson.edu or by phone x4-5599 (option 1).


Diversity – Can It Work For Me? (Core course in the Leadership, Management and Supervision and Workplace Professional Certificates)
Date: Thursday, November 5
Time: 1 to 4 p.m.
Location: Administration Building, room 120
Presented by: Debbie Seeberger, Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity

Did you know that you play a key role in the success of Mapping the Future: Towson University 2010's diversity goals? The demographics of our region continue to change and our population is becoming increasingly diverse. As employees of Towson University we all share responsibility for fostering a campus climate that is grounded in respect and inclusiveness. In this session you will learn how you can foster and support inclusiveness and respect in your workplace setting using the F.A.I.R. approach.

Please register online at http://www.towson.edu/adminfinance/hr/training/coursesignup.asp.


Customer Service in Higher Education (Core course for the Management and Supervision and Workplace Professional Certificates)
Date: Thursday, November 12
Time: 9 a.m. to noon
Location: Administration Building, room 120
Presented by: Office of Human Resources

Gain essential skills to help you identify your customers, identify common customer expectations, determine underlying expectations of internal customers, recognize levels of service, identify behaviors that constitute excellent service, recognize various modes of communication and when to use each, practice using good customer service techniques and develop a personal action plan to improve customer service back on the job.

Please register at http://www.towson.edu/adminfinance/hr/training/coursesignup.asp.


Bridging the Cultural Gap (Elective course for the Management and Supervision and Workplace Professional Certificates)
Date: Monday, November 16
Time: 9 a.m. to noon
Location: Administration Building, room 120
Presented by: Office of Human Resources

The workplace is changing rapidly and is considerably more diverse than it was a decade ago - especially in a university setting. Through this course, participants will learn about other country's cultures and customs, including broad cultural differences, business dress, traditions, value systems, interactions, greetings, and more.

Please register at http://www.towson.edu/adminfinance/hr/training/coursesignup.asp.


PeopleSoft 9: Budget Overview/Transfers/nVision (Core course for the University Business Certificate)
Date: Tuesday, November 17
Time: 10 a.m. to noon
Location: Administration Building, room 408
Presented by: Financial Services

If you manage your departmental budget or have signature authority for your department, this is the class for you. This course will show you how to access your reports online using the PeopleSoft reporting tool— nVision.

Please register at http://fusion.towson.edu/www/ciat/workshops/#.


Accounts Payable (Core course for the University Business Certificate)
Date: Wednesday, November 18
Time: 9 a.m. to noon
Location: Administration Building, room 120
Presented by: Financial Services

This course is offered to guide new and current employees through the process of paying university invoices and vouchers. With a focus on interaction and improving productivity and communication, this seminar will walk you through the mysteries of getting bills paid. Topics include: basic purchasing procedures, coding invoices for payment, how to process invoices and payments, paying consultants, catering, special payments, using petty cash and other reimbursement methods.

Register online at http://www.towson.edu/adminfinance/fiscalplanning/financialservices/.Click on the Training/Seminars link and then scroll down to the seminar of choice and click on the link "A/P Seminar Registration Form." Complete the form on-screen and click the submit button. You may also register by email finservehelp@towson.edu or by phone x4-5599 (option 1).


Procurement & Contracts 101 (Core course for the University Business Certificate)
Date: Wednesday, November 18
Time: 1 to 4 p.m.
Location: Administration Building, room 120
Presented by: Financial Services

This course is an overview of the University Procurement Policies developed as a result of the University System of Maryland (USM) Procurement Policies and Procedures, approved by the Board of Regents on December 3, 1999. We will review key considerations in making purchases of goods and services such as formulating specifications, procurement method selection, sole sources, reporting and approval requirements (and how this may affect the timeline), contract execution, minority and preference provider goals, small business reserve program, as well as vendor performance issues.

Please register at http://www.towson.edu/adminfinance/hr/training/coursesignup.asp.


TEC Featured Course of the Month of November: Diversity: the Future (hr_02_a04_bs_enus)
Employers must understand the ways in which the idea of diversity will continue to expand in the years to come. They need to prepare for demographic changes that will alter both the definition of corporate culture and practices for hiring, retention, and interaction with the company. This course explores the need for a holistic approach to workplace diversity, and the effects of incorporating a work/life initiative into business strategy.

Please register for this online course at http://www.towson.edu/tec. (User ID = your Towson ID number, Password = towson)


Contact Acting Training and Development Manager Mike Noll at x4-6015 for additional information.

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