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UCSD STAFF EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT COURSES
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Table of Contents
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1. PRE-RETIREMENT PLANNING - UNDERSTANDING PROVISIONS OF THE     UCRP
2. EFFECTIVE BUSINESS WRITING
3. EFFECTIVE PUBLIC SPEAKING AND PRESENTATIONS
4. DRIVING UCSD VEHICLES AND ELECTRIC CARTS
5. FINANCIALLINK: ELECTRONIC NON-PAYROLL EXPENSE TRANSFERS     (ENPET)
6. ACADEMIC PERSONNEL: PREPARING THE BIOBIB
7. CAMPUS OPERATING BUDGET
8. FACILITATING GROUPS: THE BASICS
9. USING THE CAMPUS CMS FOR BLINK
10. CPR HEARTSAVER CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT
To enroll, please visit UC Learning Center: http://uclearning.ucsd.edu

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Click on the correct COURSE name.
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Click SUBMIT to enroll.

For further information, please contact Staff Education and Development at (858) 534-4890 or email staffeducation@ucsd.edu

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PRE-RETIREMENT PLANNING - UNDERSTANDING PROVISIONS OF THE UCRP
3/30/2011 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Location: TORREY PINES CENTER SOUTH, LEARNING CENTER - SUITE 265A
Instructor: RON LIEBERMAN
Search keyword: retirementplan

Intended for: Employees who are participants in the University of California Retirement System (UCRS).
It is strongly recommended that you participate in this course not more than every two years. (Omitting info regarding other savings programs.)

Through this course, you will have the opportunity to become more
knowledgeable about your retirement benefit options from the University
of California Retirement Plan (UCRP) including:
* Formula and factors used to determine the benefit
* Basic Retirement Income
* Survivor Benefits
* Contingent Annuitant Options
* Capital Accumulations Plan
* Continuation of Medical and Dental Benefits

This course provides you with the opportunity to take an active role in
your retirement planning. Personal benefit estimates are provided for
UCRP as well as information on the advantages of participating in the UC
Retirement Savings Program including:

* Defined Contribution Plan
* Tax Deferred 403(b) Plan
* 457(b) Tax-Deferred Compensation Plan
* Other savings programs through payroll deductions

Note: Due to the calculation of Personal benefit estimates, you must
enroll in this class five (5) working days before the class is to be
held.

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EFFECTIVE BUSINESS WRITING
4/08/2011 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Location: TORREY PINES CENTER SOUTH, SUITE 265A - LEARNING CENTER
Fee: $70.00
Instructor: VANESSA PUNIAK
Search keyword: buswrite

Intended for: Those who are proficient in English grammar and spelling
who would like to be able to compose more effective business documents.

Prerequisite: None

Writing that memo or letter doesn't have to be a chore. It can be an
enjoyable and rewarding experience. This course is designed to improve
writing skills by discussing and putting into practice useful business
writing techniques and concepts, including composing email messages.
This course offers the opportunity to write, edit, and critique various
written materials.

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EFFECTIVE PUBLIC SPEAKING AND PRESENTATIONS
4/07/2011 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: TORREY PINES CENTER SOUTH, SUITE 265A - LEARNING CENTER
Fee: $65.00
Instructor: SUSAN MURPHY
Search keyword: pubspeak

Intended for: Those who want to develop basic speaking skills for workplace presentations.

You can increase your competence and comfort when giving presentations at work with the right tools, techniques and practice.

Topics include:

* Managing nervousness
* Preparing speeches (including impromptu talks)
* Involving the audience
* Making a professional impact
* Overhead projection and PowerPoint tips
* Delivering two presentations

You will learn in a stimulating, supportive and participatory environment.

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DRIVING UCSD VEHICLES AND ELECTRIC CARTS
3/31/11 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Location: EH&S TRAINING ROOM – 401 UNIVERSITY CENTER, CORNER OF                  MYERS AND RUPERTUS
Instructors: KATHLEEN L. JOHNSON and DIANA OLSON
Search keyword: drivingcarts

Intended for: Anyone who operates a university vehicle or electric cart,
utilizes a personal vehicle or rents a vehicle for university business,
or is interested in learning more about driver responsibilities.

This is a classroom-based course and does not include any
behind-the-wheel training. Training content is in compliance with DMV,
NIOSH Pub 98-142 & 2003-119.

The purpose of this course is to help increase prevention efforts along
with driver safety and to reduce losses caused by vehicles. The
following topics are covered:

* Who is an Authorized Driver
* Driver's License Requirements
* Pre-operation Checks
* Driving Risks and Distractions
* Rules of the Road
* Reporting a Vehicle Incident
* Insurance Requirements
* Department Liability

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FINANCIALLINK: ELECTRONIC NON-PAYROLL EXPENSE TRANSFERS (ENPET)
4/05/2011 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Location: TORREY PINES CENTER SOUTH, SUITE 400 - BFS TRAINING FACILITY
Instructor: DONNA MULCAHY
Search keyword: enpet

Intended for: Fiscal administrators, fund managers, and departmental
bookkeepers who are responsible for transferring expenses in accordance
with cost-accounting standards.

In this course, you will learn to navigate through FinancialLink to the
Ledger Reviewer, where you will launch the Electronic Non-Payroll
Expense Transfer (ENPET) process for transferring expenses that should
be moved from one index to another. For those expenses that were
incurred on contracts or grants, you will learn how ENPET evaluates them
for risk, assigns a risk classification in accordance with Federal cost
accounting principles, and requires you to enter explanations of your
transfers.

Topics include:
* Navigating to ENPET
* Selecting transactions to ENPET
* Editing ENPET transactions
* Risk evaluation and cost-accounting standards
* Email notifications for approval
* ENPET justifications
* ENPET record-keeping

Please note: For more information about reconciling your ledgers and the
transaction sampling process, you may want to consider enrolling in the
FinancialLink: Transaction Sampling (PWRuP)class that immediately
precedes this class.

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ACADEMIC PERSONNEL: PREPARING THE BIOBIB
4/05/2011 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: TORREY PINES CENTER SOUTH, LEARNING CENTER - SUITE 265A
Instructor: MARTHA ERICKSON, LYNN FIELD-KARSH and HEATHER PRATT
Search keyword: biobib

Intended for: Individuals who are involved in the preparation of the
UCSD Biography and Bibliography ("biobib") packet.

The biobib packet is a critical and fundamental element of any academic
appointment or review file. Students in this course will thoroughly
examine and discuss the elements of the biobib. Instructors will lead
the class in several hands-on exercises to help reinforce the concepts
presented. By the end of this course, students will be equipped with
the knowledge to advise on the proper content and format of the biobib
packet.

Topics include:

* Overview of the academic review process and the importance of the
   biobib packet on the general campus and the School of Medicine
* Step-by-step instructions on how to complete the biography
* Overview of the School of Medicine's use of the five most significant
   publications
* Detailed review of the sections of the bibliography and their proper
usage

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CAMPUS OPERATING BUDGET
4/05/2011 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: TORREY PINES CENTER SOUTH, LEARNING CENTER - SUITE 265A
Instructor: TRACI CARPENTER and BLAIR STEPHENSON
Search keyword: campusbudget

Intended for: Department business officers, management services
officers, employees in positions that manage campus funds, participate
directly or indirectly in the campus budget process, or anyone wishing
to better understand how the campus operating budget process operates.

You will:
* Have a better understanding of this process
* Appreciate the overall campus operations and growth from a financial
   perspective
* Learn who the decision makers and stakeholders are
* Learn about the campus budget office and establish campus contacts
* Discuss the current status of the state operating budget

Topics include:
* Overview of the operating budget process
* Campus interactions with the Office of the President and Regents
* How the campus receives and allocates resources

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FACILITATING GROUPS: THE BASICS
4/27/2011 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Location: TORREY PINES CENTER SOUTH, SUITE 266
FEE: $10.00
Instructor: GRACE BALCH and BERNADETTE HAN
Search keyword: facgroups

Intended for: Those who are new to meeting or group facilitation.

This workshop provides a good first step for new classroom or meeting
facilitators. You will understand your role, how to inspire confidence
in your facilitation skills, and be able to involve others in a variety
of ways in group discussions.

The following topics are covered:

* Understanding your role as a facilitator
* Establishing trust
* Identifying, describing, and recording issues
* Using basic group process techniques
* Making the most of differences

You will learn these techniques by practicing the various elements of
the facilitation process.

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USING THE CAMPUS CMS FOR BLINK
4/08/2011 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: TORREY PINES CENTER SOUTH, SUITE 400 - BFS TRAINING FACILITY
Instructors: ALLISA M. BECKER
Search keyword: cmsblink

Intended for: Blink Subject Matter Experts

In this class you will learn how to use UC San Diego’s content
management system (CMS) to create, edit, and update Web pages for the
Blink Web site. Class completion is required before you can receive
access to the CMS. This is an essential skill if you create or maintain
Blink content as part of your job. If not, it’s a plus on your resume.

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CPR HEARTSAVER CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT
4/15/2011 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Location: TORREY PINES CENTER SOUTH, LEARNING CENTER - SUITE 265A
Fee: $48.00
Instructor: GLORIA ANTOINETTE PERKINS
Search keyword: cprheart

Intended for: Non-medical individuals who seek to learn cardiopulmonary
resuscitation (CPR) techniques.

This course is developed in accordance with American Heart Association
(AHA) guidelines to train you in the basic skills required to respond
effectively in a life threatening emergency situation.

CPR hands on skills are taught using a mannequin (manikin).
Satisfactory completion of a skills performance test results in a
certification card by the AHA.

The course also covers choking and warning signs of heart attacks and
strokes.

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