U2 lists workshops Below are U2 Workshops for January 24 thru February 2. Visit our Web site for additional information. Employees Privacy and the Law January 24, 9:00-11:00 a.m. Twamley Hall, Room 305 How far can an employer go in making decisions on issues related to privacy in the workplace? Presenter: Joy Johnson & Desi Sporbert *Supervising the Emerging Workforce January 24, 8:30-10:00 a.m. Memorial Union, River Valley Room This presentation will introduce the primary characteristics of emerging employees and the patterns they display among established workers and an aging workforce. The presenter will describe how supervisors can promote positive co-worker relationships through effective supervisory response. Presenter: Dick Werre, St. Alexius EAP *Suicidal Behavior in the Community & Workplace January 24, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Memorial Union, River Valley Room This presentation provides vital information on the continuing prevalence of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in our culture. The speaker will explore the nature and scope of suicidal activity, and the circumstances most likely to generate suicidal thinking. Emphasis will be placed on the levels and types of suicidal behavior, and on approaches to determining the seriousness of suicidal preoccupation and activity. Techniques for assessment of suicide potential will be introduced along with approaches to intervention during suicidal crisis. Presenter: Dick Werre, St. Alexius EAP Excel XP: Beginning February 6, 7, & 9, 8:30-10:30 a.m.* (6 Hours Total) Prerequisite: Basic understanding of computers; mouse and file saving/retrieving skills. Introduces Excel basics, edit worksheets, perform calculations, format worksheets, work with multiple worksheets, create and modify charts, set display and print options. Basic Windows January 29, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Prerequisite: Basic understanding of computers: mouse and file saving/retrieving skills. Introduces very basic Windows features; keeping your desktop tidy, change desktop color, create a desktop shortcut, change or set the date/time, Windows XP Start Menu, change themes, menu features, Windows XP taskbar overview, organize files, work with windows, create an efficient work environment, and find information. Basic Word January 31, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Prerequisite: Basic understanding of computers: mouse and file saving/retrieving skills. Introduces very basic Word features; create a document, edit and format text, format paragraphs, save file, retrieve file, format text, cut and copy, add tables, proof a document, set display and print options. PeopleSoft Account Numbers January 30, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Memorial Union, River Valley Room This class will show how to use PeopleSoft Account Number listings and provide clarification on how items should be coded. Presenter: Allison Peyton Defensive Driving January 25, 12:30-4:30 p.m. Skalicky Tech Incubator, Room 211 This workshop is required by State Fleet for all UND employees who drive State Fleet vehicles on a regular (monthly) basis, received a traffic violation, or had an accident while operating a State Fleet vehicle. Employees are encouraged to bring a family member (spouse and/or dependents). This workshop may also reduce your North Dakota insurance premiums and could possibly remove points from your driving record. Train the Trainer in Ergonomics January 24, 9:00-10:30 a.m. Skalicky Tech Incubator, Room 211 This is a mandatory class for all supervisors/those who supervise others for the University of North Dakota. This is a new requirement by the State Risk Management Division in Bismarck. The new UND Ergonomic Program will be reviewed. In addition an introductory explanation of ergonomics which is to be shared with your staff members will be presented. UND Administration supports this effort. Part of our Workers Compensation Discount depends on participation in this class. Certificates will be presented and attendance monitored. We look forward to as many as possible attending. Presenter: Claire Moen The Art of the Search Committee January 25, 2:00-3:00pm, Twamley Room 305 Does your institution rely solely on the guidance of search committees to fill faculty and administrative positions? Traditional search processes are ‘scientific’ in that the steps are fairly prescribed and often require little participation by the search committee until the final steps. Successful searches are actually the result of more ‘art’ than ‘science,’ and require proactive, dedicated and trained search committee members. Please reserve your seat by registering with U2 by: Phone 777-2128, Email U2@mail.und.nodak.edu, or Online www.conted.und.edu/U2/. Please Include: (1) Workshop Title/ Date, (2) Name, (3) Department, (4) Position, (5) Box #, (6) Phone #, (7) Email, & (8) How you first learn about this workshop? Thank you for registering in advance; it helps us plan for materials and number of seats. -- Mark Wilkerson, U2 Coordinator, University within the University, markwilkerson@mail.und.nodak.edu, 701-777-4266