The 2012-2013 Education Seminars available to UCA employees and students are listed below. In consideration of your schedule, available dates are listed for the complete academic year. University employees and students may register by e-mailing name, department, ID #, name of seminar, and desired seminar date to training@uca.edu.
It the policy of the university that all faculty and staff (including graduate assistants and student workers) will participate in annual sessions on Sexual Harassment and Diversity. It is time to sign up for these sessions for the coming academic year. Vice Presidents, Deans, Department Chairs, and supervisors will be responsible for coordinating the participation of their respective staffs. Information about these sessions is provided below.
Registration begins August 16, 2012.
*Note - A new scanning device will be used to record participant attendance. Please bring your campus ID card or your ID #. Pre-registration for seminars is still required, training@uca.edu.
*Note - X-period is 1:40 – 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday.
*Note – Training seminar rooms are sometimes chilly; bring a sweater or jacket if you would like.
Faculty, staff, graduate students, and student workers are asked to attend the Workplace Harassment and Diversity seminars on an ANNUAL basis (based on the academic year). Supervisors are asked to attend the Supervisory Skills Series. All other seminars are available for your professional development on a voluntary basis.
Education Seminar Opportunities
Workplace Harassment
UCA requires all employees to be familiar with its Harassment Policy. The policy focuses on Sexual Harassment but also addresses general harassment in the workplace. This not only protects the University employees from liability but helps to provide a positive and safe work environment on campus. The seminar defines workplace harassment, provides examples as to what constitutes harassment and identifies the proper steps for any employee to take if he/she feels they are a target of sexual harassment or any other form of harassment. This seminar is provided on an annual basis for the entire UCA population.
Participants have the option of attending the Workplace Harassment on-site (locations and times listed below) OR on-line (on-line information listed below).
August 31
9:00 – 10:00.
Student Center #213
September 17
3:00 – 4:00
Student Center #213
September 20
X-Period
Student Center #213
October 2
9:00 – 10:00.
Student Center #213
October 10
2:00 - 3:00
Student Center #213
November 8
4:30 – 5:30.
Student Center #215
November 9
9:00 – 10:00
Student Center #215
December 7
2:00 – 3:00
Student Center #215
January 23
9:00 – 10:00
Student Center #213
February 4
2:00 – 3:00
Student Center #213
March 5
X-Period
Student Center #215
April 9
9:00 – 10:00
Student Center #213
Workplace Harassment On-Line training available at: http://training.newmedialearning.com/pwh/ucentralarkansas/
Diversity
Value and respect are due all people, regardless of differences in age, gender, faith, economic level, etc. This seminar presents diversity training in a highly interactive, non-threatening self-exploratory manner. The program addresses the value of working in a diverse environment and provides participants the opportunity to discuss both the challenges and rewards in doing so.
This year’s Diversity topic is Religion. Seminar content will include: data, terminology, a self-reflecting exercise, case scenarios, and a suggested professional response. The seminar is provided on an annual basis for the entire UCA population.
September 13
1:30 – 3:00
Student Center #215
September 19
1:30 – 3:00
Student Center #215
September 25
9:00 – 10:30
Student Center #215
October 1
2:00 – 3:30
Student Center #215
October 9
9:30 – 11:00
Student Center #215
October 19
9:00 – 10:30
Student Center #223/224
November 2
2:00 – 3:30
Student Center #215
November 8
6:00 - 7:30
Student Center #215
December 7
9:00 – 10:30
Student Center #215
January 15
2:30 – 4:00
Student Center #215
January 16
9:00 – 10:30
Student Center #215
February 7
1:30 -3:00
Student Center #215
February 11
1:30 -3:00
Student Center #215
February 20
5:00 – 6:30
Student Center #215
March 8
2:30 – 4:00
Student Center #215
March 12
1:30 – 3:00
Student Center #215
March 29
9:00 – 10:30
Student Center #215
April 4
9:00 – 10:30
Student Center #215
April 8
2:30 - 4:00
Student Center #215
April 17
9:00 – 10:30
Student Center #215
Supervisory Skills Series
The Office of Human Resources and the Office of University Training is proud to announce the new Supervisory Skills Series for supervisors on campus. It is the policy of the university that all supervisors participate in the training seminars. Every supervisor will attend a total of six seminars; the overview and five seminar subjects over the course of the academic year. Based on feedback from current UCA supervisors, five important subjects are to be addressed. Each subject will be offered twice, thus a total of 10 seminars. Every Supervisor is to select the five seminar dates that best fit their schedules.
Supervisors are asked to attend the *Overview* and five seminar subjects over the course of the academic year.
September 12
2:00 – 3:30
Supervisory Skills Series Overview (Everyone attend)
Student Center #205A
September 26
9:00 – 11:30
Compensation & Benefits, Recognition & Rewards
McCastlain Hall
October 5
9:00 – 11:30
Compensation & Benefits, Recognition & Rewards
Ida Waldran Auditorium
November 15
9:00 – 11:30
Employee Accountability
Ida Waldran Auditorium
December 12
9:00 – 11:30
Employee Accountability
Ida Waldran Auditorium
January 17
9:00 – 11:30
Workplace Harassment
Ida Waldran Auditorium
February 5
9:00 – 11:30
Workplace Harassment
Ida Waldran Auditorium
February 15
9:00 – 11:30
Performance Evaluations/Feedback
Ida Waldran Auditorium
March 5
9:00 – 11:30
Performance Evaluations/Feedback
Ida Waldran Auditorium
April 3
9:00 – 11:30
Workplace Culture and Identity
Ida Waldran Auditorium
May 2
9:00 – 11:30
Workplace Culture and Identity
Ida Waldran Auditorium
Professional Development Opportunities
Listed below are seminars to educate and encourage employees while they fulfill their professional role on the UCA campus. These voluntary seminars are open to all faculty and staff on campus.
Registration begins August 16, 2012.
November 13
12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Student Center #214
The I in Impact! Charlotte Strickland
How does an individual positively impact others in the workplace? Charlotte will identify key areas to assist an employee in accomplishing this goal. The seminar will address the value of “one’ and steps to maximize your impact!
April 23
2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Student Center #205 A
Professional Administrative Staff Reception
This program sponsored by the UCA Staff Senate and the Office of University Training will provide food, door prizes, and socialization for UCA employees who serve as professional administrative staff. A short inspirational presentation will be provided to remind the individuals of the impact they have on this campus. Space is limited, so reserve your spot now!
May 9
12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Student Center #215
UCA Professional Employee Banquet
A special speaker will help us celebrate the contributions each employee makes on the UCA campus. Expect lunch, door prizes and inspiration! Space is limited, so reserve your spot now!
New Faculty and Staff Orientation
New Employee Orientation – The Office of Human Resources provides a personalized one-on-one employee orientation when a new employee is hired. To complement the HR program, the New Faculty Orientation and New Staff Orientation programs present additional university information to all new hires.
New Faculty Orientation –The Instructional Development Center (IDC) sponsors the faculty orientation program. For program dates and information contact idc@uca.edu or 450-5240.
August 16-17
8:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Student Center #215
New Staff Orientation – The coordinator for this program is Mrs. Charlotte Strickland. Charlotte may be reached at 450-3135 or training@uca.edu. The New Staff Orientation is a 5 hour program covering information on UCA History, Purchasing, Campus Life, Staff Senate, Education Training Seminar opportunities, University Police and safety, and specific Human Resources information. The orientation includes lunch, door prizes and a campus tour. All new staff is urged to attend. You’ll learn about the campus, gain understanding of your benefits, and discover some of the many resources that are available to UCA employees.
This voluntary program is offered twice a year to all new University staff employees. The annual dates are listed in the Education Training Seminar Calendar. To register for New Staff Orientation e-mail training@uca.edu or contact the Office of University Training at 450-3135.
September 28
8:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Student Center #213/214
April 12
8:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Student Center #213-214