U2 lists workshops


Below are the U2 workshops for Aug. 16-29. Visit our web site for additional workshops.

Records Retention and E-Mail
Aug. 16, 1 to 2 p.m., 211 Skalicky Tech Incubator
Learn what role e-mail plays in an organization, UND policy, and best practices for retaining e-mail messages. Presenter: Chris Austin, records manager.

Understanding the Workers Compensation Process at UND
Aug. 21, 10 to 11 a.m., Auxiliary Services Conference Room
The entire process of workers compensation from injury to acceptance to resolution will be covered in this class for both employees and supervisors. Forms will be reviewed and claims management will be explained. The class will also cover what can be done if a claim is not accepted. Information on the University’s DMP policy, communication with work force safety and common mistakes to avoid if you are filing a claim will be included. Come to learn how a sometimes complex process can be simplified. Presenter: Claire Moen.

Defensive Driving
Aug. 21, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., Badlands Room, Memorial Union
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.

Basic Word
Aug. 21, 1 to 3 p.m., 361 Upson II
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.

Data Protection and Privacy
Aug. 23, 2 to 4 p.m., 361 Upson II
This workshop introduces 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.
• Must have security software for your computer.
• Encrypting sensitive data.
Presenter: Brad Miller, IT security officer.

Duplicating Procedures
Aug. 29, 9 to 10 a.m., 211 Skalicky Tech Incubator
Come and learn more about what is offered at Duplicating Services, and also about the process of online job submission and how to create PDF’s. Presenters: Shawn Leake and Sherry Metzger.
-- Sara Satter, U2 Program Assistant, Continuing Education, sarasatter@mail.und.edu, 7-2128