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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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ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT AND PROCESS IMPROVEMENT
4/13/2011 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: TORREY PINES CENTER SOUTH, LEARNING CENTER - SUITE 265A
Instructor: KC DAVIS
Search keyword: organizationperform
Intended for: Those who want to improve their ability to create a best practice organization.

The course includes demonstrations of solutions created to support Performance Management, Knowledge Management, and Succession Planning processes.

This mini workshop allows you to learn and apply proven techniques to:

* Align your vision, strategy, and actions
* Identify and improve important business processes
* Improve personal and organizational performance
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MARKETPLACE SHOPPER TRAINING WEBINAR
4/12/2011 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Computer Desktop / Various Locations
Instructor: NICOLE GIAQUINTA
Search keyword: buyers
Intended for: Marketplace Shoppers, including Window Shoppers, Index-Informed Shoppers and Department Buyers.

This session is intended to provide training for Marketplace Shoppers, including Window Shoppers, Index-Informed Shoppers and Department Buyers. Index-Informed Shoppers and Department Buyers are designated by the home departments. This training is a prerequisite for the delegation of authority to be a Department Buyer.

Early enrollment is appreciated!

Enrolled participants will receive a ReadyTalk invitation by email, typically the day before the webinar training date. To attend the session you must follow the registration instructions on the invitation.

This Webinar is hosted by UCSD Procurement and Contracts through ReadyTalk.

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ACADEMIC PERSONNEL: INTRODUCTION TO ACADEMIC PERSONNEL
4/13/11 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: TORREY PINES CENTER SOUTH, LEARNING CENTER - SUITE 265A
Instructors: LYNN FIELD-KARSH, MONICA M. TANJUAQUIO, and PATRICIA WALSH
Search keyword: academicintro
Intended for: Individuals involved in or wishing to learn more about academic personnel.

This course will provide an overview look at academic personnel at UC San Diego: participants will be introduced to the various academic titles used, approval authorities, policy resources, and reference materials.

Topics include:

* General overview of academic personnel
* Academic Titles - Definitions of academic series and their related criteria
* Policy sources, including the UCSD Policy and Procedure Manual, the UC Academic Personnel Manual, and the Academic Personnel Services web page By the end of the class, participants will be familiar with basic academic personnel terms and resources.

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INVESTMENT BASICS
4/19/2011 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Location: TORREY PINES CENTER SOUTH, LEARNING CENTER - SUITE 265A
Instructor: TUYET LE
Search keyword: investment
Intended for: All faculty and staff.

In this course, you will learn about the basics of stocks, bonds and mutual funds. Upon completion, you will understand the difference between risk and volatility.

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PATENTS AND PATENT SEARCHING
4/19/2011 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING LIBRARY - INSTRUCTION ROOM
Instructor: SUSAN SHEPHERD
Search keyword: patents
Intended for: UCSD faculty and staff who would like to learn about the patenting process and how to search for patents on the web.

Learn how patents protect your intellectual property and what rights they confer. Find out about the basics of the patent application process, how to read and interpret patent documents, and why international patents matter. Learn what UCSD Technology Transfer & Intellectual Transfer Services (TTIPS) can do for inventors. Finally, learn how to search for patents using free web databases offered by the US Patent & Trademark Office, the European Patent Office, and more. Even if you don't have an invention on the drawing board, learn how to search patents for the valuable, cutting edge scientific and technical information they contain.

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SEXUAL HARASSMENT PREVENTION: THE SURVIVAL GUIDE
4/20/2011 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: TORREY PINES CENTER SOUTH, LEARNING CENTER - SUITE 265A
Instructors: LORI CHAMBERLAIN and CAROL L. ROGERS
Search keyword: shpclass
Intended for: Managers, supervisors, academics, and work leaders.

This interactive course provides necessary information and practical guidance regarding the legal prohibitions against sexual harassment, as well as supervisors' responsibilities under UC policy. Supervisors will develop the skills required to handle this sensitive and complex workplace issue. Using practical examples and real-life situations, you will:

* Learn how to effectively respond to a complaint
* Discuss best case and worst case scenarios
* Understand the complaint resolution process
* Find out about available remedies for complainants
* Receive guidance about disciplinary procedures
* Obtain tools to assist in the prevention of harassment, discrimination, and retaliation
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THE RESILIENCY TOOL BOX
4/20/2011 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: TORREY PINES CENTER SOUTH, LEARNING CENTER - SUITE 265A
Instructor: MICHELLE L. BROWN-SHELTON
Search keyword: resiliencytools
Intended for: workshop is intended for those feeling overwhelmed due to changes that are beyond their control.

Learn how to increase your mental stamina and emotional flexibility. Develop your own standards for your capacity to bounce back from difficult and discouraging life events. Create a set of guiding principles that you can live by.

Suggested Prerequisite: Introduction to Managing Stress

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MYERS-BRIGGS TYPE INDICATOR(R)FOR MANAGERS
4/21/2011 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: TORREY PINES CENTER SOUTH, LEARNING CENTER - SUITE 265A
Instructors: GRACE BALCH
Search keyword: myers-briggs
Intended for: Managers and supervisors, and aspiring managers and supervisors.

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator(r) is the most thoroughly validated and widely used personality assessment instrument in the world. While many people have taken it and know what their "type" is, most people have never learned about some of the deeper insights that can be gained from this information.

Topics include:

* Taking and scoring the MBTI(r)
* A brief review of type
* Understanding type dynamics
* Understanding type and management
* Understanding type and team building
Since it takes time to clearly understand the important concepts taught in this class, the class will run from 8:30 to 1:00, with two breaks. Feel free to eat in the classroom.

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