U2 lists workshops Below are the U2 workshops for June 6-14. Visit our web site for more. Records Disposal Procedures June 6, 9 to 10 a.m., 211 Skalicky Tech Incubator 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 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. Effective Communication Skills June 7, 9 to 11 a.m., 305 Twamley Hall Communication in the workplace can be the key to a successful department. Learn how to communicate with your supervisor and peers by exploring the communication process. Find out about nonverbal communication and how it can impact the message you are sending. Presenters: Joy Johnson and Desi Sporbert. Defensive Driving June 7, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., 211 Skalicky Tech Incubator This workshop is required by state fleet for all UND employees who drive state vehicles on a regular (monthly) basis, received a traffic violation, or had an accident while operating a state 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: Safety and security staff. Train the Trainer in Ergonomics June 12, 1:30 to 3 p.m., Auxiliary Services conference room 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. Records Retention and E-Mail June 13, 9 to 10 a.m., 211 Skalicky Tech Incubator During this workshop, you will learn what role e-mail plays in an organization, UND policy, and best practices for retaining e-mail messages. Presenter: Chris Austin, records manager. Preventing and Responding to School Violence June 14, 10 a.m. to noon, 211 Skalicky Tech Incubator Violent crimes occur all too often whether at school, in the workplace, home, or in the course of our daily lives. It is important that individuals know what to do to protect themselves and how to respond if they are the victim of a violent crime. This workshop will identify underlying causes of violent crimes, warning signs, and methods for heading off serious situations as well as planning for prevention. Presenters: Duane Czapiewski and Jason Uhlir. -- Sara Satter, Program Assistant, Continuing Education, sarasatter@mail.und.edu, 777-2128