U2 lists workshops Below are U2 workshops for Feb. 9-28. Visit our Web site for additional workshops. The Spring Newsletter should arrive in your mailbox next week. Payment Processing, Feb. 21, 1 to 3 p.m., Memorial Union, River Valley Room Learn the process for Purchase Orders, Blanket Purchase Orders and Vouchers. Presenter: Allison Peyton. Facilities Discoverer Reports Training, Feb. 26, 2 to 3 p.m. Upson II, Room 361 The billing charges from Facilities will be posted to PeopleSoft in a summarized format. To access the detailed information, each department will need to have access to Discoverer Reports and be trained on how to access the detail and summary information for their departments. These reports will break down the charges by individual work orders and/or projects. Presenter: Laura Thoreson. Records Disposal Procedures, Feb. 15, 1 to 2 p.m. Skalicky Tech Incubator, Room 211 During this workshop you will learn more about the process for destroying or transferring records that have passed their retention time limits. We’ll review the system used, discuss why it’s necessary to document, and you will take part in a hands-on run-through of the entire process. It’s fun to clean out, it’s easier to do than you think, and now’s the time to do it! Presenter: Chris Austin, Records Manager. Performance Management and Progressive Discipline, Feb. 20, 9 to 11 a.m. 305 Twamley Hall Supervisors will learn the fundamentals of conducting honest, fair, and consistent evaluations and receive guidelines for using a progressive discipline system. Presenter: Joy Johnson and Desi Sporbert. *Data Protection and Privacy, Feb. 15, 10 a.m. to noon This workshop will introduce secure practices for handling and storing sensitive University and personal data. Topics will include: practices and configurations for securing your operating system, web browser, e-mail, and other software applications, protecting your personal information online, security software for your computer, and encrypting sensitive data. Presenter: Brad Miller, IT security officer. Defensive Driving, Feb. 20, 6 to 10 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. Presenter: Officer Dan Lund. Diversity Management: Past, Present, and Future, Feb. 15, 2 to 3 p.m. 305 Twamley Hall Drawing from his most recent book, "Building on the Promise of Diversity," Dr. Thomas will detail the evolution of diversity in the United States with particular focus on how it has evolved, is evolving, and is likely to evolve in the future. In addition, he will explore the reasons why the evolution has slowed, emphasizing the traditional view that diversity is an extension of the Civil Rights Movement’s agenda as a principal reason for the current stagnation. Join us for this stimulating presentation about the challenges and opportunities surrounding the issue of diversity. 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) E-mail, and (8) How you first learned 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