CAMPUS FLYER

UCSD STAFF EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT COURSES

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UCSD STAFF EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT COURSES
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Table of Contents
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1. MANAGING WORKPLACE CONFLICTS
2. HIREONLINE HANDS-ON TRAINING
3. EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION LAW: NEWS YOU NEED
4. USER SUPPORT, PART 2: IT POLICIES
5. INTRODUCTION TO ASSESSMENT AND THE ASSESSMENT CYCLE
6. EFFECTIVE BUSINESS WRITING
7. COLLABORATE WITH EASE
8. FACULTY CV CLINIC
9. INVESTMENT ADVANCED
10. SEXUAL HARASSMENT PREVENTION: THE SURVIVAL GUIDE
11. DRIVING UCSD VEHICLES & ELECTRIC CARTS
12. CAMPUS ASSET MANAGEMENT TRAINING

To enroll, please visit UC Learning Center: http://uclearning.ucsd.edu

Enter the keyword into the search field.
Click on the correct COURSE name.
Click the REGISTER button to see available classes.
Click on the radio button next to the desired class.
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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MANAGING WORKPLACE CONFLICTS
5/10/2011 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: TORREY PINES CENTER SOUTH, SUITE 265A - LEARNING CENTER
Instructor: JENNI LEIBMAN
Search keyword: workplaceconflicts

Intended for: Employees interested in improving their ability to manage workplace conflict effectively.

You will: * Expand your skills to recognize and address workplace conflicts
* Determine primary reasons and sources for workplace conflicts
* Gain understanding of a conflict resolution method

Conflict happens when what one person wants is incompatible with what another person wants. Considering the different sources of conflict such as needs, opinions, attitudes, expectations, experiences, responsibilities, values, and priorities it is not a surprise that conflict is part of our workplace. In managing workplace conflict, we will identify the sources of conflict and review appropriate techniques for addressing conflict. This course is designed to provide the tools and techniques for managing workplace conflict.

For further information regarding enrollment in this course, please consult the course description at

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HIREONLINE HANDS-ON TRAINING
5/04/2011 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: TORREY PINES CENTER SOUTH, SUITE 265A - COMPUTER TRAINING
CENTER (CTC)
Instructor: MICHAEL YATES
Search keyword: HireOnline

HireOnline Hands-on Training will provide a framework on how to navigate the system and hire staff online.

Topics include:

* Creating a Requisition
* Reviewing Candidates
* Routing Offers for Approval
* Other system functionality and tips and tricks

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EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION LAW: NEWS YOU NEED
5/05/2011 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: TORREY PINES CENTER SOUTH, SUITE 266 - TRAINING ROOM
Instructor: FRED BELLINGER, LORI CHAMBERLAIN, JANETTE SHELTON
Search keyword: discrimination

Intended for: Managers, supervisors and all others who would like an overview of employment discrimination law, UCSD policy, and supervisory responsibilities.

Do you know the answers to these questions?

* Which employment practices are discriminatory?
* What are "protected classes"?
* What counts as "retaliation" under recent court rulings?
* What are the University's obligations to reinstate employees upon the
completion of a leave for medical reasons?
* What is "gender identity" discrimination?
* How do I recognize and prevent bias?
* Which university policies do I need to know?
* How much job accommodation is required?
* How are complaints resolved?
* Who will help me effectively respond to unlawful discrimination?

This workshop provides an overview and update of the laws and policies related to unlawful discrimination in the workplace due to disability, gender, race, religion and other issues. Interesting examples, problem-solving exercises, and real case law are part of this interactive session.

Note: This course may be tailored to an individual work unit, departments, or special interest group. To bring this program to your area, contact Equal Opportunity/Staff Affirmative Action at (858) 534-3694.

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USER SUPPORT, PART 2: IT POLICIES
5/05/2011 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM AND
5/12/2011 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Location: TORREY PINES CENTER SOUTH, SUITE 265A - COMPUTER TRAINING
CENTER (CTC)
Instructor: GARY HOFFMAN
Search keyword: usersupport2

Intended for: New and experienced UCSD Information Technology System Administrators.

In this class, you will learn about UC and UCSD policies governing the use of Information Technology at UCSD. You will be introduced to the issues addressed by local department policies, with particular attention to user support at the departmental level. A student assessment will be required for successful completion of the course.

Note: This is a two-part course. Participants must attend both days in order to earn credit for the course.

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INTRODUCTION TO ASSESSMENT AND THE ASSESSMENT CYCLE
5/09/2011 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: TORREY PINES CENTER SOUTH, SUITE 266 - TRAINING ROOM
Instructor: HEIDI CARTY
Search keyword: assessment

Intended for: Those who are interested in learning more about academic advising.

This class is an introduction to assessment and the assessment cycle.

Topics include:

* Introduction to assessment
* The assessment cycle
* Questions to ask yourself when writing an assessment plan
* Evaluation methods (direct, indirect, naturally occurring & designed)
* Interpretation of results
* Documentation of results
* Decision and recommendations

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EFFECTIVE BUSINESS WRITING
5/11/2011 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.

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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COLLABORATE WITH EASE
5/19/2011 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: TORREY PINES CENTER SOUTH, SUITE 265A - LEARNING CENTER
Instructor: AKSHAY SATEESH
Search keyword: collaboratewithease

Intended for: UCSD Staff

In this highly interactive workshop, you will learn about trusting others, develop long-lasting relationships, and become highly aware of the diversity and creativity inherent in others. The facilitator will lead you to share ideas with others in a comfortable and safe environment without using any desks or PowerPoint. Improve your skills with this fun and energetic workshop.

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FACULTY CV CLINIC
5/12/2011 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: GEISEL LIBRARY, SCIENCE & ENGINEERING EVENTS ROOM
Instructor: SUSAN SHEPHERD
Search keyword: facultycv

Intended for: UCSD administrative and faculty assistants in the physical sciences and engineering who are responsible for updating faculty CV's and biographies.

Learn ways to find out when and where your faculty is publishing, and who is citing their papers. By setting up author alerts in article databases available through the UCSD Libraries, you can be notified every time a new paper by your faculty is published. You can even find out how many times their papers have been cited by other authors.

Topics covered include:

* The Web of Science Database - what is it?
* Discover other article databases appropriate to your discipline
* How to set up author alerts (be notified by email every time your faculty publishes a new paper)
* How to do a cited reference search (find out what other scholars are citing your faculty's papers)
* How to find out a journal's "Impact Factor", or the measure of its importance relative to other journals in the same field

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INVESTMENT ADVANCED
05/12/2011 11:30:00 AM - 1:00:00 PM
Location: TORREY PINES CENTER SOUTH, SUITE 265A - LEARNING CENTER
Instructor: TUYET A. LE
Search keyword: advancedinvest

Intended For: All faculty and staff.

Prerequisite: Knowledge of investments or have taken the Investment Basics class.

In this course, you will learn how to read a prospectus and what to look for. You will also learn about asset allocation and how to diversify your portfolio.

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SEXUAL HARASSMENT PREVENTION: THE SURVIVAL GUIDE
5/19/2011 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: TORREY PINES CENTER SOUTH, SUITE 265A - LEARNING CENTER
Instructor: LORI CHAMBERLAIN, CAROL LEAH ROGERS
Search keyword: shpclass

Intended for: Managers, supervisors, academics, and work leaders.

Note: This course satisfies the mandatory sexual harassment training requirement for supervisors under California law.

This interactive course provides necessary information and practical guidance regarding the legal prohibitions against sexual harassment, as well as supervisors¹ 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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DRIVING UCSD VEHICLES AND ELECTRIC CARTS
5/11/2011 12:00 PM - 1:00 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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CAMPUS ASSET MANAGEMENT TRAINING (CAMS)
5/05/2011 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: TORREY PINES CENTER SOUTH, SUITE 400 - BFS TRAINING FACILITY
Instructor: JAMIE LOU WHEAT
Search keyword: cams

Intended for: Anyone responsible for the management of Equipment within their department

This 2 hour training will provide each user with the features and benefits of the new CAMS application. By the end of the demonstration each user will have a practical understanding of how to gain access to the application via Single Sign-On, send equipment to Surplus Sales, make edits to an Asset Record, add equipment and Advance Search for existing equipment.

This training is hands on so if you have equipment to send to Surplus please bring your list and learn how to transfer equipment to Surplus.