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ACCESS LEVEL I
Estee Eubanks, Trainer,
Information Technology, OSU
Elective for Ambassador Program
Explore how to perform basic functions within the Access 2003
database environment. No prior experience with Access is necessary; however,
familiarity with Office 2000/XP/2003 environment is highly desired. Topics
covered in the seminar are: database design; working with tables; entering and
modifying data; creating databases and tables; creating relationships; and
working with forms, queries, and reports.
$25.00 - Scheduled for February 20-21, April 7-8, and June 16-17 (Rescheduled
for June 17)
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ACCESS LEVEL II
Estee Eubanks, Trainer,
Information Technology, OSU
Elective for Ambassador Program
Continue your Access 2003 learning by attending this seminar designed
for the beginning Access 2003 user. We explore how to perform intermediate
functions within the Access 2003 database environment. Some prior experience
with Access is necessary and familiarity with the Office 2000/XP/2003
environment is highly desired. This seminar is for end users. Topics covered in
the seminars are: modifying table structure; creating lookup lists and input
masks; modifying field properties; importing and exporting data; creating and
modifying queries; customizing forms and reports; and creating basic data access
pages.
$25.00 - Scheduled for March 6-7, April 29-30, and July 9-10
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ACCESS LEVEL III
Estee Eubanks, Trainer,
Information Technology, OSU
Elective for Ambassador Program
Finalize Access 2003 learning by attending this seminar designed for
intermediate Access 2003 users. We explore more in depth options within the
Access 2003 database environment. A working knowledge of Access is necessary and
familiarity with the Office 2000/XP/2003 environment is highly desired. This
seminar is for end users. Topics covered in the seminar are: validation; lookup
fields; multiple primary keys; customizing forms; creating switchboards;
creating more advanced queries; refining reports and data access pages; working
with macros and modules; and database utilities.
$25.00 - Scheduled for January 28-29, March 24-25, May 15-16, and July
30-31
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THE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT ADVANTAGE
Pamela Jett, Professional Consultant, Training Evolution, Inc.
Elective for Ambassador Program
Handle the demands of a pressure-filled position with the confidence, judgment,
and professional acumen of an experienced, capable assistant. Equipped with
increased skills that eliminate mistakes and misjudgments, administrative
professionals will be more valuable than ever before. Lunch is included!!
$99.00 - Scheduled for April 23
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ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION REPORTING SYSTEM (AIRS) FINANCIAL REPORTING SYSTEM
(FRS) ACCOUNTS AND DATA REQUESTS
Caren Bartholomew, Assistant
Director, Financial Information Management, OSU
General Workout for Fiscally Fit
Program
Have you ever wanted to download information in FRS into an excel spreadsheet. Then this is the seminar for you. You will learn how the AIRS Data Warehouse can be used to download FRS information and link to University's Billing and Receivable System (BRS) feeds; and the data request process.
FREE! - Scheduled for
August 7
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AIRFARE AND LODGING TRAINING
University Accounting Staff, OSU
General Workout for Fiscally
Fit Program
The policy, procedures, and completion of forms regarding the direct
purchase of commercial airfare and lodging with the purchasing card will be
covered in this training. If the election is chosen on the Commercial Card
Cardholder Account Form to become an authorized direct airfare and/or lodging
purchaser or approver, the cardholder and the approver are required to attend
this training. The training must be completed before using a new or existing
purchasing card to purchase airfare and/or lodging.
FREE!
- Scheduled for February 20, March 19, April 22, May 20, June 25,
July 23, August 21, September 23, October 22, November 25, and December 4
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AMERICANS
WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) - CIVIL RIGHTS VS. LEGAL HEADACHE
Mike Shuttic, Student
Disability Services/ADA Compliance Specialist, University Counseling Services,
OSU
Bobbi Kay Hooper, Assistant Professor,
Journalism & Broadcasting, OSU
Professional Development for Advanced Leadership Program or
Elective for Leadership Development Program
Legal expectations are outlined by
the ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. The laws are written as “civil
rights” for people with disabilities. The “what” and “how” of access is key to
accessibility. Providing access universally allows everyone to
participate…without asking.
FREE! - Scheduled for
February 21, April 8, and December 10
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ASSERTIVENESS TRAINING
Jim Cremin, Professional Consultant, Jim Cremin & Associates, Inc.
Professional Development for Advanced Leadership Program or
Elective for Leadership Development Program or
Elective for Ambassador Program
Would you like to: Exercise greater influence? Resolve conflicts
decisively? Strengthen your professional image? Enhance your
self-esteem and gain more visibility? Your career success depends a lot
upon your "people skills" - your ability to listen and respond effectively, to
work and interact with people effectively.
$49.00 - Scheduled for June 3
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ASSIGNMENT CHECKS
Karen McCombs, CPP, Processing Manager, Payroll Services, OSU
Strength Training for Fiscally Fit Program
Karen will discuss the use of assignment checks, the required documents and how
they are processed through OSU's payroll system.
FREE! - Scheduled for February 13 and July 23
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AT YOUR SERVICE!
Tom Berry, Professional Consultant
Required for Ambassador Program
Each of us, in one way or another, is important to the success and satisfaction of our customers. The way we treat our customers creates a lasting impression on them and is critical to the success of OSU. This seminar will help you to deliver the type of service you might expect if you were the customer. This unique customer service training program is aimed at all front-line staff and service areas.
$49.00 - Scheduled for March 19, June 24, and August 14
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AVERAGE FRINGE BENEFITS CALCULATION
Sherry Warden, CPP, Accounting Manager, Payroll Services, OSU
Strength Training for Fiscally Fit Program
Learn the ins and outs of average fringe benefit rates! In this seminar, we will
discuss the reasoning behind the use of an average fringe benefit rate and the
employee classifications, benefits, and segments used to calculate the average
fringe benefit rates at OSU. So, bring your questions and come ready to learn!
FREE! - Scheduled for April 16 (Rescheduled for May 21)
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AVOIDING LITIGATION LANDMINES
Human Resources Staff, OSU
Professional Development for Advanced Leadership Program or
Elective for Leadership Development Program
Litigation Landmines increase the risk of employment-related claims.
Participants will explore nine types of conduct which could explode and increase potential employment litigation: failure to document, failure to train, failure to keep evidence,
review grade inflation, failure to consult Human Resources, inappropriate e-mail, inconsistent treatment, inappropriate talk about former employees, and uncontrolled references. Each landmine is also an opportunity for a positive management practice that would improve employee performance.
FREE! - Scheduled for July 9
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AVOIDING PAYROLL OVERPAYMENTS
Karen McCombs, CPP, Processing Manager, Payroll
Services, OSU
Jan Pratt, CPP, Director, Payroll Services, OSU
General Workout
for Fiscally Fit Program
What are the main causes of overpayments and how can you avoid
them and/or minimize the repercussions of an overpayment? The seminar will
cover those important issues along with the procedures for notifying the
employee of the overpayment and how to collect the overpayment.
FREE! - Scheduled for
April 9
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BAD DEBT ASSESSMENT
Laurie Beets, Bursar, Bursar's Office, OSU
Strength Training for Fiscally Fit Program
Mystery solved!! Learn how the Bursar's Office calculates the bad debt
assessment for the University.
FREE! - Scheduled for March 4 and October 16
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BASIC PERSONAL COMPUTER (PC) INTRODUCTION CLASS
Estee Eubanks, Trainer, Information Technology, OSU
Elective for Ambassador Program
This hands-on seminar introduces participants to the personal computer (PC),
mouse, keyboard, storage devices, applications, files, folders, and Windows. The
user will learn how to navigate through Windows; explore the functions of the
mouse; understand the desktop; and work with program applications, folders, and
files.
FREE! - Scheduled for February 4, March 12, April 24, and
May 9
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BASICS OF DISCUSSING PERFORMANCE
Human Resources Staff, OSU
Professional Development for Advanced Leadership Program or
Elective for Leadership Development Program
Create a high-performance culture at Oklahoma State University by giving
supervisors the techniques on performance reviews and how to use them as
valuable tools to improve communications between supervisors and their
employees. Participants will learn the basics of performance reviews, the
importance of sharing departmental goals and objectives, and clearly defining
performance expectations. This is accomplished with a video and role-playing.
This seminar fulfills the performance review training requirement for
supervisors.
FREE!
- Scheduled for February 6 and April 24
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BRIDGING FROM OFFICE 2003 TO 2007
Estee Eubanks, Trainer, Information Technology, OSU
Elective for Ambassador Program
This introductory class will address some of the changes between Office 2003 and
Office 2007. Some of the topics to be covered include: toolbars, the new
ribbon, the Quick Access bar, Dialog Box navigators, application options, and
resources for making the transition easier.
FREE!
- Scheduled for May 14 (Canceled), May 22, May 27, May 29,
May 30,
June 2, June 3, 4, 9, & 19, July 1 (Full), July 7 (Full), July 11, July 16, July 18
(Full) &
July 24
(Full)
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BUILDING INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Kerry Robertson, Motivational Speaker, Trainer, Kerry Robertson Communications
Required for Ambassador Program
Knowing how to express ourselves so we interact effectively with others has
a direct impact on our ability to move ahead in life. Learn techniques for
improving your interpersonal or "people" skills so that you can build better
relationships, communicate more effectively and work more productively with
others.
$49.00 - Scheduled for February 21, May 8 and September 10
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BURSAR
PROCESSES
Laurie Beets, CPA, Bursar Director, Bursar's Office, OSU
General Workout for Fiscally Fit Program
Do you need to create new subcodes or accounts
in Billing and Receivable System (BRS), submit departmental deposits on-line as
well as access the purge of the historical data from the bursar system? This
seminar is for you. Topics to be covered are as follows: how to create BRS
subcodes and accounts; how to enter charges online into a BRS account; on-line
departmental deposits; and the Bursar purge. And for no extra charge, you will
get an overview of the collection process!!
FREE! - Scheduled for March
4 and October 16
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CHANGE MANAGEMENT
Kerry Robertson, Motivational Speaker, Trainer, Kerry Robertson Communications
Required for Leadership Development Program
Whether it is a new process, procedure or design, change is constant.
In this seminar participants will learn how to effectively manage a
changing environment.
$39.00 - Scheduled for March 5 and July 16
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COACHING STRATEGIES
Dondi Scumaci, Professional Consultant, Training Evolution
Professional Development for Advanced Leadership Program
or
Elective for Leadership Development Program
Whether coaching is formal or just a drop-by session on the job,
each encounter has the potential to build strong relationships and increase
morale, job effectiveness and retention. Participants will be engaged in
dynamic activities enabling them to excel in the coaching area.
$99.00 - Scheduled for January 29
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COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Kerry Robertson, Motivational Speaker, Trainer, Kerry Robertson Communications
Required for Leadership Development Program
Communication is vital for the supervisory functions of planning,
organizing, hiring, evaluating, leading, and empowering. Learn how to influence,
persuade and motivate other people by discovering your communication style and
becoming a keen listener.
$39.00 - Scheduled for March 5 and July 16
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CREATIVITY AT WORK!
Larry Fisher, Professional Consultant, Creative Consultants
Professional Development for Advanced Leadership Program or
Elective for Leadership Development Program
Problems are not new. Participants will use traditional problem-solving
techniques to discover creative solutions.
$49.00 - Scheduled for June 26
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CRITICISM AND DISCIPLINE SKILLS FOR SUPERVISORS
Professional Consultant, National Seminars Group, Padgett-Thompson
Professional Development for Advanced Leadership Program or
Elective for Leadership Development Program
Master the key skills you need to become a motivating manager who resolves
behavior issues and reverses performance problems — tactfully, fairly and
legally. Participants will find out how great
managers discover the root causes of behavior problems — and how to recognize
problems-in-the-making so they can be resolved before they get out of hand.
They’ll master a technique for giving honest, constructive feedback that results
in positive behavior change instead of anger, defensiveness and resentment.
Communication skills, resolving conflict, and morale-building will be covered as
well.
$99.00 - Scheduled for November 11
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DEALING WITH PRIVATE SPONSORS
John Price, Contracting and Industrial Sponsored Research
Associate, Vice President for Research, OSU
Required for Basic Research Administration Program
Projects sponsored by private sponsors are likely to have much different
issues than those awards from federal or state government agencies. The way in
which proposals are written and submitted, how budgets are presented, how
milestones and deliverables are determined, concerns about intellectual
property, general contacts with the private sponsors, and other matters will be
discussed in this session.
FREE! - Scheduled for October 21
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DISABILITY ETIQUETTE
Mike Shuttic,
Student Disability Services/ADA Compliance Specialist, University Counseling
Services, OSU
Bobbi Kay Hooper, Assistant Professor,
Journalism & Broadcasting, OSU
Elective for Ambassador Program
It is often difficult to know what to
do, how to act when interacting with a person with a disability. Awareness
results in increased comfort. Allow the focus to be on WHAT you are doing rather
than awkwardness.
FREE! - Scheduled for July 2
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DISABILITY: ISSUES &
PARADIGMS
Mike Shuttic, Student
Disability Services/ADA Compliance Specialist, University Counseling Services,
OSU
Bobbi Kay Hooper, Assistant Professor,
Journalism & Broadcasting, OSU
Professional Development for Advanced Leadership Program or
Elective for Leadership Development Program or
Elective for Ambassador Program
Disability is more than automatic doors, chirping lights, and curb cuts.
Attitudes are equally important in the impact on access. Everyone has a
philosophy, perception, and vocabulary that indicates how someone with a
disability is viewed. Thought and action are intertwined in the obstacles
created and the resolutions sought.
FREE! - Scheduled for September 9
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DISBURSEMENTS
Ross Willingham, Senior Accounting Specialist, University Accounting, OSU
General Workout for Fiscally Fit
Program
There are different methods to pay out funds. Disbursements
include the preparation of small order/fast pay vouchers, requisition/receiving
report payments, and touches on general guidelines regarding allowable
expenditures.
FREE!
- Scheduled for February 27 and September 10
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DREAMWEAVER
Institute for Teaching and Learning Excellence, OSU
Elective for Ambassador Program
Dreamweaver is Macromedia’s Web page creation product. In this hands-on session
participants produce two or three pages with links to each other as well as a
few links to the World Wide Web. In addition to basic pages, participants will
add pictures, alter the text and background, create a web site, and learn how to
set up a cascading style sheet for their Web pages. The session is designed for
beginners who are often amazed to find how easy Dreamweaver is to use.
FREE!
- April 15
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DUPLICATING
LEADERSHIP
Bob Goshen, Professional Consultant, Creative Marketing and
Management, Inc.
Professional Development for Advanced Leadership Program
You do not need to be a CEO or head of a major corporation
to be a leader. It is not about a “position” but rather a “place” in your
mind that you constantly develop. Duplicating Leadership will define
leadership, determine the two key ingredients required to be a leader, and
describe what key characteristics are found in successful leaders.
$49.00 - Scheduled for February 13
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E-COMMERCE
John Smith, Director, Financial Information Management, OSU
Strength Training for Fiscally Fit Program
What is the e-Commerce environment at Oklahoma State University? Join
John as he provides a general overview of e-Commerce and general practices for
accepting credit cards.
FREE!
- Scheduled for May 6
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EMPLOYMENT ACTION
(EA) FORMS AND PAYROLL SIGN-UP
Karen McCombs, CPP, Processing Manager, Payroll Services, OSU
Session II for the HRStar Program
Did you hire a new employee and need to fill out the new hire paperwork, but
do not know where to start? This session will cover how to complete a payroll
sign-up packet. The payroll sign-up packet includes the completion of EA forms,
Exceptions to Normal Pay, I-9s, Loyalty Oaths, Personal Information Forms (PIFs),
W-4s, Work Clearance, and Check Distribution Forms. Also included is a
discussion of Human Resources’ on-line guides, forms, and other helpful
web-based resources such as Web For Employees. The HRS Access Request
form may be downloaded from the OSU Human Resources web page at
www.okstate.edu/osu_per/. Participants must attend Session I of the
HRStar Program before attending other sessions.
FREE! - Scheduled for February 22, April 25, May 23 (CANCELED), September 12,
and October 24
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EMPOWERMENT - BUILDING ALIGNMENT, CAPABILITY, AND TRUST
Tom Berry, Professional Consultant
Professional Development for Advanced Leadership Program
Identify the barriers to empowerment and take action to define those
self-imposed restrictions.
$49.00 - Scheduled for October 22
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ENDNOTE SOFTWARE TRAINING -
BEGINNERS
Victor Baeza, Director Library Graduate and Research Services, OSU
Elective for Ambassador Program
EndNote Software manages bibliographic citations. Time-saving features allow you
to transfer groups of references retrieved from online bibliographic databases
into your EndNote database and create bibliographies in a variety of formats
using Microsoft Word. The beginning level is a hands-on workshop to introduce
participants to creating EndNote libraries, managing and editing citations, and
the basics of using EndNote and Microsoft Word together (Cite While You Write).
Advanced registration is necessary to attend this session.
FREE! - Scheduled for January 30
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ENDNOTE SOFTWARE TRAINING
- INTERMEDIATE
Victor Baeza, Director Library Graduate and
Research Services, OSU
Elective for Ambassador Program
EndNote Software manages bibliographic citations. This intermediate level,
hands-on, workshop will cover adding images and pdf files to EndNote references,
entering the editing EndNote citations in Word documents, and instructions for
keeping EndNote up-to-date. Advanced registration is necessary to attend
this session as well as attendance in the beginners’ session.
FREE! - Scheduled for March 12
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ENHANCING MOTIVATION THROUGH COACHING
Dr. Raja Basu, Vice President for Academic Affairs, OSU-Tulsa
Professional Development for Advanced Leadership Program or
Elective for Leadership Development Program
Coaching is the day-to-day, hands-on process of helping employees recognize
opportunities to improve their work performance. As organizations empower
employees in greater numbers, managers will need to focus more on coaching
skills rather than on controlling and directing. In this session we will discuss
how to recognize employee problems before they become major issues and how to
create an environment in which employees seek continuous improvement in whatever
they do. This seminar fulfills the performance review training requirement for
supervisors.
$49.00
- Scheduled for March 25
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ETHICS IN RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION
Dr. Raja Basu, Vice President for Academic Affairs, OSU-Tulsa
Robert Dixon, Director, Grants and Contracts Financial Administration, OSU
Dr. Toni Shaklee, Interim Assistant
Vice President for Sponsored Research, Vice President for Research, OSU
Required for Basic Research Administration Program
Although there are constant discussions of the responsibilities of
researchers, post-doctoral, graduate students and other project personnel
responsible for conduct of research, less emphasis is placed on the ethics of
research administrators. This session will explore the ethical challenges faced
by research administrators and the roles they can play in ensuring research is
conducted in a responsible and ethical way at OSU.
FREE! -
Scheduled for August 28
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ETHICS IN PURCHASING
Sharon Toy,
Purchasing
Katie Majestic, Office of the Associate Vice President and Controller
General Workout for Fiscally Fit Program
Discussion will
center on purchasing ethics as they relate
to Oklahoma State University. Topics to be covered are purchasing
ethics defined, why purchasing ethics are important, purchasing codes of
ethics, and laws that govern ethical behavior. Participants will also
learn about a confidential resource for reporting inappropriate behavior in
violation of OSU policies.
FREE! –
Scheduled for October 8
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EXCEL LEVEL
I
Estee Eubanks, Trainer, Information Technology, OSU
Elective for Ambassador Program
Learn the basics of electronic spreadsheets in Excel 2003. No
prior experience with Excel is necessary but familiarity with the Office
2000/XP/2003 environment is highly desired. This seminar is for the novice user.
Topics covered in the seminar are: getting started with Excel; opening, viewing,
and saving a workbook; working with cells, rows, and columns; moving and copying
data; exploring cell references, formulas, and functions; formatting cells and
cell contents; working with charts; and printing worksheets and workbooks.
$25.00 - Scheduled for January 25 (Tulsa campus), February 27-28, April 14-15, April 17-18, and June 24-25
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EXCEL
LEVEL II
Estee Eubanks, Trainer, Information Technology, OSU
Elective for Ambassador Program
Build onto your Excel knowledge with this course to introduce the student to some of the intermediate of electronic
spreadsheets in Excel 2003. Some prior experience with Excel is necessary and
familiarity with the Office 2000/XP/2003 environment is highly desired. Topics
covered in the seminars are: customizing workbooks; freezing/unfreezing panes;
sorting lists; using filters; working with functions; formatting worksheets;
working with objects, graphics, and comments; using 3-D references; using Excel
with the web; and using templates.
$25.00 - Scheduled for January 23-24, March 10-11, May 5-6, and July 22-23
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EXCEL LEVEL III
Estee Eubanks, Trainer, Information Technology, OSU
Elective for Ambassador Program
Conclude your Excel training by attending this seminar to introduce the
student to some of the more in-depth features of electronic spreadsheets in
Excel 2003. Some prior experience with Excel is necessary and familiarity with
the Office 2000/XP/2003 environment is highly desired. Topics covered in the
seminar are: working with records and ranges; sorting, outlining, and filtering
lists; importing and exporting data; and protecting and sharing workbooks.
$25.00 - Scheduled for February 13-14, March 26-27, and June 2-3
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EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE
Professional Consultant, Fred Pryor Seminars and CareerTrack
Elective for Ambassador Program
Today, keynote speakers are all focusing on the importance of customer service
and satisfactions as the critical component of a successful business. Tom
Peters, author of "In Search of Excellence," calls it the competitive edge.
This seminar teaches ways to work easily with others and create a more pleasant
environment. You will also learn ways to communicate with customers in
person and over the phone, helpful skills for dealing with angry customers,
tactics for keeping your composure under stress, and much more.
$99.00 - Scheduled for June 11
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EXCEPTIONS TO NORMAL PAY
Jan Pratt, CPP, Director, Payroll
Services, OSU
Karen McCombs, CPP, Processing Manager, Payroll Services, OSU
General Workout
for Fiscally Fit Program
The purpose of ENP is to facilitate pay to
employees whose earnings could not be facilitated through the regular payroll.
Participants will review the ENP guidelines and learn what earnings codes are
available for departments to use. An overview of the on-line ENP process is also
covered.
FREE! - Scheduled for
February 13 and July 23
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EXPORT
CONTROLS, CLASSIFIED AND RESTRICTED PROJECTS, AND THE RESEARCH ADMINISTRATOR
Research Program Director, Office of University Research
Services, OSU
Suzette Lavoie, Research
Administration Officer, Engineering Research, OSU
Required for Basic Research Administration Program
Although the University makes every effort to ensure research conducted
can be classified as fundamental research under the export control regulations,
there are some cases where access to technology by foreign researchers or
restrictions placed on information by sponsors may remove projects from the
fundamental category. The regulations governing exports under the authority of
the United States Departments of Commerce and State are difficult and complex.
This session will cover what export controls are; under what circumstances
research projects and/or information may be impacted by those regulations; what
an export license is and how it is obtained; Technology Control Plans; and OSU’s
export control program. The session will also include a discussion of security
issues involved in projects classified as "sensitive," "classified," or
"sensitive but unclassified."
FREE! - Scheduled for July 22
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EXPORT REGULATIONS
Research Program Director, Office of
University Research Services, OSU
General Workout
for Fiscally Fit Program
Did you know there are many rules and regulations to follow when sending
items/information in and out of the United States? This class will explain
those rules and regulations and tie them into use of the Purchasing Card, grants
and contracts, and travel.
FREE! - Scheduled for March
13 (CANCELED)
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FAMILY
EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT (FERPA) TRAINING
Scott Fern,
Associate General Counsel, Board of Regents Legal Counsel, OSU
Professional Development for Advanced Leadership Program or
Elective for Leadership Development Program or
Elective for Ambassador ProgramFERPA
is commonly referred to as the Buckley Amendment. This act protects the
rights of students by controlling the creation of, maintenance of, and
access to educational records. Oklahoma State University provides students
with all protection provided under FERPA and the Buckley Amendment. OSU has
a commitment to keeping confidential student information private. In this
training session you will learn what directory and non-directory information
is, how FERPA works at OSU, and what "legitimate educational interests"
means.
FREE! - Scheduled for February 13 and July 8
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FEATURING BOONE PICKENS STADIUM
Mike Holder, Vice President, Athletics, OSU
Special Opportunity for Advanced Leadership Program
Oklahoma State Athletics has brought honor and distinction to our University
for many years. Boone Pickens Stadium, formerly Lewis Field and home of
Oklahoma State football, is a far cry from what the school's student body of
1914 ever expected when they named the "Athletic Field" after Laymon Lowery
Lewis. Official sellout capacity is listed at 48,000 for the stadium with
the all-time record attendance at Lewis Field at 51,458 for the Bedlam game
in 1979. ALP participants will get a first-hand look at renovations to the
stadium.
FREE!
- Scheduled for June 12 (Full)
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FINANCIAL REPORTING SYSTEM (FRS) AND PURCHASING
University Accounting Staff, OSU
Carey Dale, Administrative Support
Specialist, Purchasing, OSU
General Workout for Fiscally Fit
Program
Accounting will lead a general FRS information session and a
brief session on e~print, followed by a Purchasing session led by Carey Dale.
Users should come prepared with various document numbers to look up in the
system. Ideally, they should bring at least one account number and at least one
requisition/purchase order number, one asset number, and the name of one vendor
from whom their department purchases. This training session is designed for new
users and each of these will be taught at the beginner level, although everyone
is welcome to attend. Attendees must have FRS access before attending and
must know their operator ID number and password.
FREE!
- Scheduled for January 30 and September 25
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FISH! PHILOSOPHY: HOW TO CATCH A WORLD FAMOUS ATTITUDE
Dr. Lee Manzer, Professor, Spears School of Business, OSU
Elective for Ambassador Program
Prerequisite for FISH! Sticks
The FISH! Philosophy is based on FISH!, a short film about the World Famous
Pike Place Fish Market in Seattle, Washington. The FISH! Philosophy is
simple…aim higher. How much greater can you become, at whatever you do, if you
are striving to be "world famous?" In this session participants discover the key
ideas of the FISH! Philosophy and how to apply them to their lives.
$49.00 –
FREE for Ambassador's - Scheduled for April 30, July 10 (Rescheduled
for August 12), and August 12
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FISH! STICKS
Dr. Lee Manzer, Professor, Spears School of Business, OSU
Professional Development for Advanced Leadership Program or
Elective for Leadership Development Program
FISH! Sticks, especially designed for managers and supervisors, is all about
making the FISH! vision stick. The three key principles of FISH! Sticks are: Be
It, Commit, and Coach It. FISH! Philosophy focuses on creating a positive,
engaging, and enthusiastic environment, and FISH! Sticks will give managers and
supervisors tools for keeping the energy and enthusiasm alive within your
department. FISH! Philosophy is a prerequisite for this seminar and will
be counted toward the Advanced Leadership Program or the Leadership Development
Program upon completion of FISH! Sticks.
$49.00 - Scheduled for October 9
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FIXED ASSETS
Suzanne Frits, Assistant Director, Budget and Asset Management, OSU
General Workout for Fiscally Fit
Program
Participants will learn about the Fixed Assets System and how to
read the screens, complete transfer requests, perform equipment searches, and
make disposal requests. Attendees must have access to SCT FRS and Fixed
Assets modules before attending this seminar. Registration for this session will
be available until a week before the session.
FREE! - Scheduled for
February 26 and September 9
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FOCUS
Brenda Wilson, Senior Application Developer, Information Technology, OSU
Elective for Ambassador Program
Spend two days learning about batch processing using: TSO/ISPF, JCL, IOF and
FOCUS. Topics covered in this seminar are: learning the FOCUS language to create
reports, the basics of JCL, submitting batch jobs, and tracking job output.
Participants need to know their OSU Userid and IDS password. They also must have
an active TSO account.
FREE! - Scheduled for February 12-13, April 9-10 and July 28-29
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FOCUSED FEEDBACK FOR FANTASTIC RESULTS
Vicki Anderson, Professional Consultant, Anderson Resources
Professional Development for Advanced Leadership Program or
Elective for Leadership Development Program
Eliminate your fear of giving feedback. Stop procrastination of feedback that
leads to a blow-up of emotions and worse performance. After this seminar you
will be able to determine what feedback is needed and how to give it as useful
information. You will learn how to achieve improved performance results by
giving the right information at the right time. You will feel more confident in
your ability to deliver feedback. This seminar fulfills the performance
review training requirement for supervisors.
$49.00 - Scheduled for May 7
Register Here
FUNDAMENTALS OF OSU JOBS-THE ONLINE
APPLICATION SYSTEM
Human Resources, OSU
General Workout for Fiscally Fit Program
Do you have questions about creating and
submitting Position Descriptions? Do you know how to create a job listing
from a Position Description? Do you know what the process is for viewing
applications? Or could you use a refresher on the OSU JOB system? Join
Human Resources for this hands-on training of OSU Jobs, an online
application system. Participants will navigate through the system all the
way from opening to closing a position.
FREE! - Scheduled for March 13, June 18 (Rescheduled), July 8, October 23 and December 3
Register Here
GENERAL UNIVERSITY BUDGET INFORMATION (Previously titled:
HOW
TO BUDGET-GENERAL INFORMATION)
Mary Bryans, Director, Budget and Asset Management, OSU
Kelly Murphy, Analyst, Budget and Asset Management, OSU
General Workout for
Fiscally Fit Program
Do you want to become familiar with the University's Budget Development process?
This seminar will help by covering the annual budgeting process and other
general information related to the planning of University spending. The
topics will give attendees a general understanding of the responsibilities of
the Budget and Asset Management office. This course is intended for
those who are interested in learning how the University's budget is developed
but who are not necessarily involved in the actual process.
FREE! - Scheduled for April 15
Register Here
GENERATION WHAT?
Amy Morrisey, Professional Consultant, Training Evolution, Inc.
Professional Development for Advanced Leadership Program
or
Elective for Leadership Development Program or
Elective for Ambassador Program
Learn to overcome generational differences that can create obstacles
within the workplace. Increase loyalty by managing the different needs of the
different generations.
$99.00 - Scheduled for August 5
Register Here
GRANT BUDGETING BASICS
Becky Schlais, Manager, Human
Environmental Sciences Research and Graduate Studies, OSU
Karen Whitworth, Grants and Contracts
Officer, Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, OSU
Jana West, Grants and Contracts Officer, Division of Agricultural Sciences and
Natural Resources, OSU
Required for Basic Research Administration Program
Budget preparation is a vital part of the proposal process and has long-lasting
ramifications. Budgets too large may result in a proposal that is not
competitive, or ones too small may result in an award with inadequate funding to
complete the project. This session will present the process behind building a
budget; the importance of a strong budget justification; the meaning and impact
of a request to revise a budget by a granting agency; the National Institute of
Health modular budget; and effective award management.
FREE! - Scheduled for April
17
Register Here
GRANT MANAGEMENT POLICIES
Robert Dixon, Director, Grants and
Contracts Financial Administration, OSU
General Workout for Fiscally Fit
Program
This seminar is for individuals who want a general overview of the policies that
affect the treatment and operation of sponsored programs. If you would like a
more in-depth view of research and grants, a Basic Research Administration
Program is available.
Click here for more information
on the program.
FREE! - Scheduled for April
24
Register Here
GRANTS AND CONTRACTS FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION
(GCFA): WHO ARE THEY AND WHAT DO THEY DO?
Robert Dixon, Director, GCFA, OSU
Lisa Faulkner, Assistant Director,
GCFA, OSU
Required for Basic Research Administration Program
Get connected with GCFA to learn their
role; how grant accounts are established; what the Cost Accounting Disclosure
statement is and what it means to researchers; how Facilities and Administrative
rates are determined; what are unallowable costs and how they can be avoided;
and project close-outs and audits.
FREE! - Scheduled for May
22
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GRANTS.GOV AND ERA
Tim Schlais, Proposal Development
Specialist, Engineering Research, OSU
Cindy Schaefer, Elec Res
Communication Specialist, Office of University
Research Services, OSU
Required for Basic Research Administration Program
Presenters will
provide a primer on the federal efforts to make submission, awards, close-out,
etc. all electronic. This session will include accessing information, how
to submit proposals, etc.
FREE! - Scheduled for
February 26
Register Here
HIRING WITHOUT A HITCH
Human Resources Staff, OSU
Required for Leadership Development Program
What is the hiring process at OSU? Join HR in a discussion on recruitment,
pre-employment assessment, reference checking, interviewing, selection, and the
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). FLSA topics include compensable hours, child
labor laws, record keeping, notices, etc.
$39.00 - Scheduled for February 12 and August 20
Register Here
HOW TO DEAL WITH
UNACCEPTABLE EMPLOYEES
Bryan Fiese, Professional Consultant, National
Seminars Group, Padgett-Thompson
Professional Development for Advanced Leadership Program
or
Elective for Leadership Development Program
Gain real-world solutions
for handling substandard performance, bad attitudes, negative behaviors and
other tough issues. Designed for managers and supervisors, this program
delivers essential "how-to's" for getting problem employees back on track
quickly.
$99.00 - Scheduled for February 19
Register Here
HOW TO HANDLE DIFFICULT PEOPLE
Dr. Suzanne Burks, Director, University Counseling Services,
OSU
Elective for Ambassador Program
There will always be difficult people in our lives. The trick is
learning how to deal with them to minimize stress, aggravation and frustration.
$49.00 - Scheduled for April 22
Register Here
HOW TO HIRE INTERNATIONAL
EMPLOYEES
Linda Dunbar, Coordinator, Campus Life-International Students and Scholars, OSU
Regina Henry, Coordinator, Campus Life-International Students and Scholars, OSU
General Workout
for Fiscally Fit Program
If your department hires international faculty,
researchers, staff and students, this session is for you. The discussion will
cover the federal hiring regulations and OSU Procedures for
F-1, J-1, and H-1B visa types and permanent residents. Guidelines will be
provided to assist in future employment decisions.
FREE! - Scheduled for May 8
(Rescheduled for June 12)
Register Here
HTML INTRODUCTION
Institute for Teaching and Learning Excellence, OSU
Elective for Ambassador Program
Participants will use basic HTML code
to create web pages during this hands-on session. No prior experience with HTML
is necessary but familiarity with the Office 2000/XP/2003 environment is highly
desired. Class topics will include: creating links to pages & outside sources;
working with graphics and tables; working with texts and formatting; creating
backgrounds; and using Notepad. This class is for the novice user.
FREE!
- None scheduled at this time.
Register Here
HUMAN RESOURCES AND THE LAW: THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP
Scott Fern, Associate General Counsel, Board of Regents Legal Counsel, OSU
Required for Leadership Development Program
Under Oklahoma law, the beginning point for employment law issues is the
concept of the at-will relationship.
In this seminar, property rights are also addressed. Oklahoma state laws also
define public policy exceptions, whistle blowing, personnel file access,
employment referral requests, electronic mail, and privacy issues. This seminar
is a must for understanding the basis of employment law in the State of
Oklahoma.
$39.00
- Scheduled for January 17 and September 17
Register Here
HUMAN
RESOURCES AND THE LAW: FEDERAL LAWS AND SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Scott Fern, Associate General Counsel, Board of Regents Legal Counsel, OSU
Required for Leadership Development Program
Federal laws include Uniformed Services Employment, Title VII of the Civil
Rights Act, Equal Pay Act of 1963, FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act), FMLA (Family
Medical Leave Act), ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), the list is endless.
This seminar begins with the responsibilities of the supervisor under these laws
and ends with the protections a supervisor may expect when in compliance.
Missing this seminar could be costly to your career!
$39.00 - Scheduled for January 17 and September 17
Register Here
HUMAN
RESOURCES SYSTEM (HRS), TIME INPUT, & CONFIRMATION
Bob Schreiber, Analyst, Human Resources, OSU
Session I for the HRStar Program
The OSU SCT HRS System includes employee data, pay input screens, and e~Print. Information covered in the HRS segment includes: employee demographic data, assignments, I-9s and international employee data, leave accrual, benefits, labor distribution, and deductions. HRS screens are viewed in order to become familiar with their format, the data displayed, and terminology. Help features, such as field help, the glossary and the ‘How To’ menu are explained. The pay input segment includes viewing the bi-weekly time, monthly confirmation, special payments, and labor distribution screens. The e~Print segment includes viewing various wage and leave reports via the Web using Adobe Acrobat Reader.
All participants are required to have their own SCT Operator ID number and password. The HRS Access Request form may be downloaded from the OSU Human Resources web page at
hr.okstate.edu.
Participants must attend this session of the HRStar Program before attending other sessions.
FREE! - Scheduled for February 8, March 21, April 18, June 6,
August 29, October 3 and November 7
Register Here
IMPREST CASH FUND BASICS
Tamyra Fancher, University Accountant, University Accounting, OSU
General workout for Fiscally Fit Program
An imprest cash fund is a petty cash fund periodically reimbursed for
amounts expended from it. Discover who needs an imprest fund and how it
works.
FREE! - Scheduled for January 16
Register Here
IMPREST (PETTY)
CASH PROCEDURES
Tamyra Fancher, University Accountant, University Accounting, OSU
Strength Training for
Fiscally Fit Program
Information will be provided during this
seminar regarding how to request an imprest (petty) cash fund or change
fund. Topics covered are the forms to be completed and the required
signatures; the procedural requirements including the types of payments
allowed from an imprest cash fund; the procedures for reimbursing the fund;
the change of custodians; and the required reconciliations.
FREE! - Scheduled
for January 16
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THE INDISPENSABLE EMPLOYEE
Kent Sampson, Director, Campus Life and Associate Director, Student Union, OSU
Required for Ambassador Program
Participants are reminded each and every one of us can make a difference in
our workplaces. In addition, participants will discuss the traits managers value
the most. Data from both a national study as well as what our University expects, will be included.
$49.00 - Scheduled for March 4 and October 8
Register Here
INFORMATION SECURITY AWARENESS
Security Office, Information Technology, OSU
General Workout for Fiscally Fit Program
What is information security? How do you know if you computer is safe from
a virus? Answers to these questions along with more information on basic
internet safety, confidentiality, and data destruction will be addressed in this
seminar.
FREE! - Scheduled for January 30, February 28, March 25, April 29, May
28, June 26, July 30, August 27, September 23, October 28, November 20, and
December 17
Register Here
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY BASICS
John Price, Contracting and
Industrial Sponsored Research
Associate, Vice President for Research, OSU
Required for Basic Research Administration Program
Universities have become more aware
of the value of the technologies which result from research conducted in their
laboratories. Intellectual property has the potential to represent a fairly
sizable revenue stream to the institution and to the inventors as well as become
an economic driver for the state. But ownership and control of intellectual
property can easily be lost if appropriate steps are not taken throughout the
life of a sponsored project. This session will cover the basic legal concepts of
intellectual property including both patents and copyrights; non-disclosure and
confidentiality agreements; the importance of lab notebooks; how invention
disclosures are made; licensing; and royalties.
FREE! - Scheduled for
December 10
Register Here
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTING AT OSU
Estee Eubanks, Trainer, Information Technology, OSU
Elective for Ambassador Program
Are you new to Oklahoma State University? If so, you will not want to miss
this opportunity! The following topics will be covered in this one-hour,
hands-on seminar: O-Key, important campus websites, e-mail, anti-spam software,
OSU events, the online OSU directory, training opportunities, and Web for
Employees.
FREE! - Scheduled for January 22, February 18, March 20, April 22, May
1, May 2, June 5 (Rescheduled for June 6), and July 14
Register Here
INTRODUCTION TO FLASH
Institute for Teaching and Learning Excellence, OSU
Elective for Ambassador Program
Create interactive websites with Flash Software. Participants will get
hands-on experience which will acquaint them with the Flash Workspace.
Participants do not need to have prior experience with Flash. Participants
will make a Flash movie, "draw" elements and learn to use the "layers" feature
of Flash, make a drawing such as a circle and "morph" into words, and learn to
add images to their "movie."
FREE! - None scheduled at
this time.
Register Here
JOURNEY TO INCLUSION
Alison Anthony, Human Resources Director, Williams Company, Tulsa
Professional Development for Advanced Leadership Program
or
Elective for Leadership Development Program or
Elective for Ambassador Program
What is inclusion? How can I contribute to inclusion? How do I
practice diversity?
FREE!
- Scheduled for September 24
Register Here
MAKING SENSE OF LEAVE
Human Resources Staff, OSU
General Workout for Fiscally Fit Program
Struggling with what to do when an employee has an absence that is
applicable for more than one type of leave.
This “how to” seminar will cover do’s and don’ts for every type of leave
situation at OSU. Learn to complete all the paperwork including LTD, workers’ compensation, FMLA,
and other forms of paid and unpaid leave.
FREE! - Scheduled for February 27 and June 25 (CANCELED)
Register Here
MASTERFUL COMMUNICATION
Rhett Laubach, Professional Consultant, Your Next Speaker
Professional Development for Advanced Leadership Program
What is the number one trait employers look for in potential employees? No, it's not
communication skills. It is people skills. However, number two on the list is
the ability to communicate effectively. This installment of the P.L.I.
Essentials Series is designed to teach the secrets of effective public speaking,
one-on-one conversations and O.P.E.N. listening. Enhance your Personal
Leadership Intelligence while you have a great time learning how to master
number two!
$49.00 -
Scheduled for September 9
Register Here
MAXIMIZING
PERFORMANCE: CORRECTIVE ACTION
Human Resources Staff, OSU
Required for Leadership Development Program
A supportive work environment can
provide the foundation for successful exchange between supervisors and
employees. OSU provides a procedure for corrective action to acknowledge the
employee’s responsibility for performance and the supervisor’s accountability
for results.
$39.00 - Scheduled for February 5 and October 15
Register Here
MAXIMIZING PERFORMANCE: PERFORMANCE REVIEW
Human Resources Staff, OSU
Required for Leadership Development Program
Learn the essential tools for maximizing results through the OSU performance review process.
You will learn how to use the new OSU review form which emphasizes both
results from responsibilities and performance factors.
This session fulfills the performance review training
for supervisors.
$39.00 - Scheduled for February 5 and October 15
Register Here
MONTHLY ACCOUNTING REPORTS - FBM
Tamyra Fancher, University Accountant, University Accounting, OSU
General Workout for Fiscally Fit Program
Participants will be instructed on how to read, interpret, and reconcile the monthly accounting report. Bring a departmental FBM to work on.
FREE!
- Scheduled for February 7 and August 13
Register Here
NEW EMPLOYEE ORIENTATION
OSU Staff
Elective for Leadership Development Program
Orientation provides the big picture at OSU for new staff members. In
addition to receiving a packet full of resource material, participants will
learn about the history of OSU; security and sexual harassment awareness; Web
For Employees; safety; parking and transit; policies; and how important
employees are to the mission of the University.
Remember to enroll in
Introduction to Computing at OSU which is offered each month.
FREE! - Scheduled for February 7, March 6, April 3, May 1, June 5,
August 7, September 4, October 2, November 6 and December 4
Register Here
OFFICE ERGONOMICS
Gregory Hogan, Safety Trainer, Risk Management/Environmental Health and
Safety, OSU
General Workout for Fiscally Fit Program
Discover tips and techniques for how to arrange your workspace ergonomically.
FREE!
- Scheduled for July 15
Register Here
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET (OMB) CIRCULARS (A-21, A-110, A-133)
Lisa Faulkner, Assistant Director, Grants and Contracts Financial
Administration, OSU
Required for Basic Research Administration Program
OMB Circulars provide the rules for cost principles, uniform administrative
and audit requirements. This session will provide an overview of the circulars,
what they cover, and a discussion of how they are implemented at the university
to ensure research is conducted within the guidelines.
FREE! - Scheduled for April 15
Register Here
ONLINE REQUISITION PROCESSING
Caren Bartholomew, Financial Information Management
General Workout for Fiscally Fit Program
Online requisitions are available through the OSU Administrative Reporting
System, airs.okstate.edu. Attend this informational session to cover
establishing the departmental hierarchy; hierarchy relationship to on-line
requisitions; the submitting of a requisition; routing options for a
requisition; delegates and email options; miscellaneous information; and user
questions. Representatives from Accounting and Purchasing will be in attendance
to answer specific processing questions. A few computers will be available for
users to complete their departmental hierarchy or submit a requisition in a
supervised setting. Participants are free to bring their own laptops.
FREE! - Scheduled for August 12
Register Here
ONLINE REQUISITION TRAINING FOR APPROVERS
Caren Bartholomew, Financial Information Management
General Workout for Fiscally Fit Program
Online requisition approvers will learn how to navigate through the Administrative Information Reporting System
to do the following: approve or reject a requisition; set-up delegates and e-mail options; and establish
a departmental hierarchy.
FREE! - Scheduled for August 12
Register Here
OPEN RECORDS ACT
Gary Shutt, Director, Communications, OSU
Doug Price, Assistant Legal Counsel, Board of Regents Legal Counsel, OSU
Does your department receive requests for records? Learn how to most effectively
handle those requests. Doug Price will discuss the public’s right-to-know, the
Oklahoma Open Records Act and our responsibility as a state agency. Gary Shutt
will discuss the OSU process for fulfilling open records requests.
FREE! - Scheduled for March 11 (CANCELED)
Register Here
OSU BOTANICAL GARDENS VISIT
Kim Rebek, Assistant Extension Specialist,
Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Division of Agricultural and
Natural Resources, OSU, and Host, Oklahoma Gardening
Special Opportunity for Advanced Leadership Program
The headquarters garden for Oklahoma Botanical Garden &
Arboretum (OBGA) is composed of 100 acres just west of the Oklahoma State
University campus in Stillwater. It includes the Oklahoma Gardening studio set, the turf and
nursery research centers and Centennial Grove. The Headquarters Garden feature
over 1000 species of herbaceous and woody plants. ALP Participants will
tour the gardens. Participants will need to make their own travel
arrangements.
FREE! - Scheduled for May 15
Register Here
OSU INSTITUTE FOR TECHNOLOGY-OKMULGEE CAMPUS TOUR
Dr. Robert Klabenes, President, OSU Institute for Technology-OKM
Special Opportunity for Advanced Leadership Program
OSU-Okmulgee is nationally known for its programs in automotive and heavy
equipment technology, construction, culinary arts, engineering technology,
information technology, nursing, orthotics and prosthetics technology, visual
communications and watch making. Known for its strong corporate
partnerships, OSU-Okmulgee prepares students to be the technicians of the future
for major industry employers, offering three Bachelor of Technology Degree
programs in addition to Associate Degrees in Applied Science. Those who
wish to attend must enroll by Friday, August 22, 2008, to allow staff to plan
for adequate transportation. Details regarding the time and place of
departure will be given during the month of September. Lunch will be
provided.
FREE! - Scheduled for September 18
Register Here
OSU POLICIES: ATTENDANCE AND
LEAVE
Human Resources Staff, OSU
Required for Leadership Development Program
Do you need to know how to
coordinate various types of leave, especially when assisting employees with OSU
leave policies? Discover how the OSU leave policies interact with federal and
state rules including Family Medical Leave Act and Workers’ Compensation. Long
Term Disability provides insurance benefits and policy guidelines. This
interactive seminar takes a close-up look at absences from work and the rules
surrounding leave.
FREE! - Scheduled for March 20, June 19 and November 26
Register Here
OSU POLICIES: MANAGING FOR
SUCCESS
Human Resources Staff, OSU
To be effective on the job,
supervisors and managers should know the rules and how to interpret them. This
interactive seminar takes a close-up look at OSU Policies and Procedures
in the workplace and how to avoid difficulties
affecting supervisors and employees.
$39.00 - Scheduled for March 20, June 19 and November 26
Register Here
OSU RESEARCH ENTERPRISE AND GRANT
BASICS
Dr. Toni Shaklee, Interim Assistant
Vice President for Sponsored Research, Vice President for Research, OSU
Required for Basic Research Administration Program
Dr. Shaklee will provide an overview of the research mission of the University
and a tour through the offices at the central University level which oversee
various activities. The role of research as a central mission of the University
will be discussed. The session will also include a general overview of the
pre-award grants process from finding funding sources to submitting a proposal.
Also included will be a discussion of the funding mechanism commonly used in
federal assistance programs. Post-award topics will include grant conditions,
subawards, reporting, fiscal monitoring, and close-out.
FREE! - Scheduled for
January 15 and September 16 (Rescheduled for September 30)
Register Here
OSU STAFF PAY PLAN
Human Resources Staff, OSU
Professional Development for Advanced Leadership Program or
Required for Leadership Development Program
Gain first-hand knowledge of the OSU staff classification and pay plan.
Learn how the plans work, whom they apply to, and what they will do to enhance
employee career development. Also, this presentation highlights ways in
which employees can be paid under the Pay Guidelines.
FREE! -
Scheduled for February 12 and August 20
Register Here
OUTLOOK TRAINING
Estee Eubanks, Trainer, Information Technology, OSU
Elective for Ambassador Program
Outlook is the email system Oklahoma State University utilizes. This
seminar is a basic email overview session. Topics will include:
sending/receiving and organizing mail; working with folders; setting up
appointments and meetings; calendaring; working with contacts and distribution
lists; and looking at some of the Outlook options. We will also review Spamblocker and how to change your spam settings.
FREE!
- Scheduled for January 30 (Tulsa), February 19, March 14, April 16, May 22,
June 23 and July 21
Register Here
PAYMENT CARD INDUSTRY 101
John Smith, Director, Financial Information Management, OSU
Strength Training for Fiscally Fit Program
If your department accepts credit cards, you will need to attend this
training. The Data Security Standard all merchants much comply with will be
covered.
FREE!
- Scheduled for May 6
Register Here
PAYMENT TO STUDENTS
Laurie Beets, Bursar, Bursar’s Office, OSU
Jan Pratt, CPP, Director, Payroll Services, OSU
Strength Training for Fiscally Fit Program
Is it financial aid or compensation? Do you need to make a payment
to a student but don’t know whether the payment is financial aid or
compensation? This class will help you classify payments appropriately by using
the form at the back of the OSU Policy and Procedure 3-0362, Reporting and
Taxability of Assistantships, Fellowships, Scholarships, Fee Waivers and Other
Payments to Students.
FREE! - Scheduled for November 6
Register Here
PAYROLL ACCOUNTING
Sherry Warden, CPP, Accounting Manager, Payroll Services, OSU
Session IV for the HRStar Program
As part of the Payroll Accounting seminar, participants will learn the how
and why of average fringe benefit charges, the importance of reviewing and
reconciling the month-end payroll accounting reports (419, 440, 444, 574, 578)
to the FRS FBM 092 reports, and how to prepare recasts and reallocations in
order to correct past payroll expenses. Participants must attend Session I
of the HRStar Program before attending this and other related sessions.
FREE! - Scheduled for April 11, May 9, June 20, October 10 and
November 14
Register Here
PAYROLL PROCESSING
Karen McCombs, CPP, Processing Manager, Payroll Services, OSU
Session III for the HRStar Program
What are the biweekly and monthly processing deadlines? How do I enter and
confirm employee pay data in HRS? If you’ve asked yourself these questions, this
seminar is for you! HRS biweekly time input and approval screen, special payment
screens, monthly confirmation screens, and labor distribution screens will be
shown during this session. Each attendee is also taught how to use the on-line
biweekly time report and monthly confirmation screens to eliminate potential pay
problems. Additionally, the course will show participants how to complete and
submit biweekly current and prior period corrections and leave corrections.
Participants must attend Session I of the HRStar Program before attending
this and other related sessions.
FREE! - Scheduled for March 7, May 2, June 13 (CANCELED), September 26, and
October 31
Register Here
POWERPOINT LEVEL
I
Estee Eubanks, Trainer, Information Technology, OSU
Elective for Ambassador Program
Learn the basic concepts of PowerPoint 2003. No prior
experience with PowerPoint is necessary but familiarity with the Office
2000/XP/2003 environment is highly desired. This seminar is for the novice user.
Topics covered in the seminar are: creating, modifying, and saving
presentations; working with bullets and numbering; promoting/demoting text;
working with tables; understanding slide and title masters; incorporating visual
elements; reorganizing slides and text; and editing presentations.
$25.00 - Scheduled for January 17-18, March 4-5, April 22-23 and July 15-16
Register Here
POWERPOINT LEVEL II
Estee Eubanks, Trainer,
Information Technology, OSU
Elective for Ambassador Program
Enhance your PowerPoint knowledge by attending this seminar which takes
a look at more features of PowerPoint 2003. Some experience with PowerPoint is
necessary and familiarity with the Office 2000/XP/2003 environment is highly
desired. Topics covered in the seminar are: setting options; combining and
modifying presentations; modifying slide masters; working with word art,
graphics and AutoShapes; customizing Clip Art; applying animations effects; and
preparing presentation for delivery.
$25.00 - Scheduled for January 31-February 1, March 17-18 and May 20-21
Register Here
POWERPOINT LEVEL III
Estee Eubanks, Trainer,
Information Technology, OSU
Elective for Ambassador Program
Sharpen your PowerPoint training by attending this seminar to introduce
more advanced concepts of PowerPoint 2003. Some prior experience with PowerPoint
is necessary and familiarity with the Office 2000/XP/2003 environment is highly
desired. Topics covered in the seminar are: working with toolbars; combining
presentations; modifying charts and graphics; applying advanced visual effects;
importing and exporting elements; creating toolbars; adding links, and
finalizing advanced presentations.
$25.00 - Scheduled for February 11-12, April 9-10 and June 18-19
Register Here
PROJECT RISK ASSESSMENT AND HOW TO WRITE A BUSINESS PLAN
Dr. David Bosserman, Vice President, Administration and Finance, OSU
Kathy Elliott, Associate Vice President and Controller, Administration and
Finance, OSU
Strength Training for Fiscally Fit Program
Participants will learn an overview of the
analysis of the risks versus returns, as well as the feasibility of a proposed
project for your college or department. The session will evaluate a case study
for a proposed University project. The group will identify the strengths,
weaknesses, opportunities, and threats associated with the project.
Additionally, the group will determine full-costing and the optimal financial
structure necessary to implement the complex project. The group will then make
a recommendation as to the worthiness of implementing the project and committing
the funds necessary.
FREE! - Scheduled for May 14 (Rescheduled for August 7)
Register Here
PUBLISHER TRAINING
Estee Eubanks, Trainer, Information Technology, OSU
Elective for Ambassador Program
Create professional looking publications and marketing material in house
with Microsoft Office Publisher.
FREE!
- Scheduled for February 6, March 3, April 17, May 28, and July 17
Register Here
PURCHASING CARD TRAINING
Billie Watt, Specialist, Purchasing, OSU
General Workout for Fiscally Fit
Program
Does your department need a purchasing card? This seminar is
designed to cover the policy and procedures governing the use of a purchasing
card. This training is required for any employee or student employee who will be
using a purchasing card for small dollar purchases. Training is required before
a card will be issued to a cardholder. It also is required for purchasing card
approvers. There will be a demonstration of the PVSnet software used for
updating accounting information.
FREE! - Scheduled for January 15, February 20, March 19, April 22,
May 20, June 25, July 23, August 21, September 23, October 22, November 25 and
December 4
Register Here
PURCHASING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Purchasing Staff, OSU
General Workout for Fiscally Fit
Program
Purchasing Policies and Procedures includes specification
development, bidding, available contracts, use of the Purchasing department
website, sole sources, and other related topics. It is intended for departmental
staff, faculty, and administration who have purchasing responsibilities. The
seminar will also cover purchasing methods, including small order, purchasing
card, and requisition/purchase orders.
FREE! - Scheduled for January 24 and October 23
Register Here
RECORDS RETENTION:
YOU CAN'T THROW THAT AWAY, CAN YOU?
Kay Bost, Assistant Professor & Head, Special Collections & University Archives, Library, OSU
General Workout for Fiscally Fit
Program
Learn the records retention guidelines for OSU and the State of Oklahoma and the documentation required to destroy or transfer records. In addition, there will be a discussion of how the records retention guidelines work with the University Archives and how to conduct a survey of your own departmental records.
FREE! - Scheduled for April 8 and September 11
Register Here
RESEARCH COMPLIANCE BASICS
Dr. Steve O'Geary, Assistant Vice President for Research Compliance, Vice President for Research, OSU
Required for Basic Research Administration Program
Virtually every sponsored project conducted on campus will be faced with at
least one research compliance issue. This session will provide an overview of
the areas of research compliance that fall within the purview of the Office of
University Research Compliance. Topics will include human subjects and the
Institutional Review Board; animal subjects and the Institutional Animal Care
and Use Committee; and biosafety and the Institutional Biosafety Committee,
which reviews projects involving recombinant DNA and microorganisms and/or
toxins that have the potential to be harmful to humans, animals and/or plants.
In addition, radiation safety and laser safety compliance issues will be
discussed.
FREE! - Scheduled for June 25
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RESOLVING CONFLICT
Cheryl Barth, Professional Consultant, Doellefeld Associates, Inc., "Turning
Potential Into Success!"
Professional Development for Advanced Leadership
Program or
Elective for Leadership Development Program
Most people will do anything
to avoid conflict. Then there are those who don’t approach conflict as a
competition where winning at the expense of someone else is the only option.
Neither approach achieves what we really want for the big picture results and
long-term relationships. Participants will learn their preferred conflict mode
and then assess the situation to approach the conflict in a positive and
productive way. Participants will take away a Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode
Instrument.
$89.00
- Scheduled for March 26
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RESPECT FOR DIVERSITY
Dr. Cornell Thomas, Vice President, Institutional Diversity, OSU
Dr. Ivan Figueroa, Coordinator of Diversity Education, Affirmative Action, OSU
Professional Development for Advanced Leadership Program or
Elective for Leadership Development Program or
Elective for Ambassador Development Program
With the ever-changing workforce we all need to build relationships with people of diverse backgrounds and understand and accept individual differences. This seminar will address the need and importance of valuing and appreciating diversity in the workplace.
FREE!
- Scheduled for March 6, May 6 (Rescheduled for May 13)
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THE ROLE OF THE OSU FOUNDATION AND CENTER FOR INNOVATION AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT (CIED) IN THE RESEARCH ENTERPRISE
Joe Alexander, Professor, President, CIED, OSU
Jason Caniglia, Assistant Vice
President for Development, OSU Foundation
Steve Buzzard, Senior Director of Development, OSU Foundation
Required for Basic Research Administration Program
The OSU Foundation and the CIED do not have research funding as their primary
focus, but both organizations have roles in the research enterprise at OSU. This
session will include an overview of both organizations, a discussion of their
primary roles, and how they can assist in attracting funding for sponsored
projects at the university.
FREE! - Scheduled for November 12
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SAFETY IS EVERYBODY'S BUSINESS
Gregory Hogan, Safety Training Coordinator, Environmental Health and Safety Services, OSU
Elective for Leadership Development Program or
Required for Ambassador Program
Everyone is ultimately responsible for workplace safety. Topics to be
covered are the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
regulations, state laws, university policies, and how to avoid hazards in the
workplace. This seminar meets the legal requirement for quarterly safety
training.
$29.00 - Scheduled for January 23 and April 2 and October 21
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SALES TAX AND UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME TAX
Susan Rackley, Assistant Director, University Accounting, OSU
Strength Training for Fiscally Fit Program
How is OSU affected by sales tax and what does the University do to
comply? Join Susan as she explains the sales tax law.
FREE!
- Scheduled for May 28
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SEXUAL
HARASSMENT/GENDER DISCRIMINATION POLICY TRAINING
Dr. Carolyn Hernandez, Director of Affirmative Action/Title IX
Coordinator/Ombudsperson, OSU
Dr. Ivan Figueroa, Coordinator of Diversity Education, Affirmative Action, OSU
Professional Development for Advanced Leadership Program or
Elective for Leadership Development Program or
Elective for Ambassador Program
Each member of the campus community is responsible for knowing OSU’s policy
regarding sexual harassment and preventing it. It is our responsibility to
ensure the work and academic environments are harassment-free. Become informed
and learn how to identify and handle a bona fide sexual harassment situation.
Participants will view a video on what constitutes unprofessional, unacceptable,
or illegal behavior. This session will also address the revised Gender
Discrimination and Sexual Harassment Policy and Title IX Grievance Procedure.
FREE! - Scheduled for January 10, February 26, March 13, April 9,
May 15, June 26, July 10, August 6, September 11, October 29, November 18 and
December 9
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SHAREPOINT END USER (DAY 1)
Oak Tree Software
Day one of this two-day SharePoint End User class will include the following
topics: creating a site, workspace, public view, and managing a web part
gallery; granting access to a site; creating InfoPath forms, adding data
validation rule, and testing the form; adding and modifying list items, changing
a list view and creating a personal view. Registration will be available
until a week before each session.
$250 (This cost
includes Day 1 & Day 2) – Scheduled
for June 5, June 18 and July 14
Register Here
SHAREPOINT END USER (DAY 2)
Oak Tree Software
Day two of this two-day SharePoint End User class will include the following
topics: working with document libraries, creating wiki pages and editing library
files; performing basic site administration such as users and groups, look and
feel, content management, uploading and checking in/out documents and alerts
management; managing site access permissions, assigning group permissions,
identifying authentication modes and setting site level security. Day one
is a prerequisite for day two. Registration will be available until a week
before each session.
Scheduled for June 6, June 20 and July 15
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SHAREPOINT DESIGNER
Oak Tree Software
The SharePoint Designer will include the following topics: exploring and
customizing the SharePoint Designer Interface; creating a sub site and working
with master pages and layouts; adding and working with tables, images and web
components; using InfoPath for development, editing and managing form libraries;
transitioning from FrontPage to SharePoint Designer; assigning and managing user
and group permissions; working with security levels and authentication modes.
Registration will be available until a week before each session.
$295 – Scheduled for June 16(Rescheduled), June 27, July 3 and July 21
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SHAREPOINT DEVELOPER (DAY 1)
Oak Tree Software
Day one of this two-day SharePoint Developer class will address topics such as:
linking databases, workflow management, approval and routing, auditing, security
and execution, InfoPath integration with WSS, serve-side forms with InfoPath and
User deployment of server-side forms versus administrator deployment.
Registration will be available until a week before each session.
$600 (This cost
includes Day 1 & Day 2)
– Scheduled for June
26 (Rescheduled) and July 14, June 30
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SHAREPOINT DEVELOPER (DAY 2)
Oak Tree Software
Day two of this two-day SharePoint Developer class will address topics such as:
using SharePoint Controls; using ASP.Net controls in SharePoint with Code
Behind; hosting ASP.Net Web Controls in SharePoint web parts; creating and using
CSS; security issues and advanced features (ex.) SharePoint permissions;
configuring security accounts; and creating forms-based authentication web
application. Day one is a prerequisite for day two.
Registration will be available until a week before each session.
Scheduled for June 27 (Rescheduled) and July 15 , July 1
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SPACE AND FACILITY INVENTORY
Becky Stanley, Facilities Utilization Specialist, Budget and Asset Management,
OSU
General Workout for Fiscally Fit Program
Have you recently assumed responsibility for the departmental physical
facilities inventory? If so, you will be interested in the basics of space and
facility inventory. Training will include inventory sheets, general
instructions, room and program codes, and the audit schedule.
FREE! - Scheduled for March 18 and September 16
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SPEARS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS SHOWCASE
Dr. Sara Freedman, Dean, Spears School of Business, OSU
Special Opportunity for Advanced Leadership Program
Join Dr. Freedman as
she shares the William S. Spears School of Business (SSB) at Oklahoma State
University. The Spears School of Business, with internationally recognized
areas of excellence and innovation, serves its stakeholders through its role as
a professional college in Oklahoma's land-grant university.
FREE! - Scheduled for July 17
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SPONSORED RESEARCH CONTRACTING
BASICS
John Price, Contracting and
Industrial Sponsored Research
Associate, Vice President for Research, OSU
Required for Basic Research Administration Program
One way funds for sponsored research may be awarded to OSU is through contracts.
This session will focus on basic concepts in contracting, "red flag" clauses,
how contracts differ from grants, when contracting is the appropriate award
mechanism, etc.
FREE! - Scheduled for September 24
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STORES TRAINING
Jeff Walters, Manager, Grants and Contracts Financial Administration, OSU
General Workout for Fiscally Fit Program
All aspects of University Stores will be covered in
this session. This includes practical step-by-step instructions for developing a
store rate. Other areas to be covered will be the Federal Guidelines for
University stores. These explanations should take some of the mystery out of why
accountants are so fond of saying, "Sorry, but you’re not allowed to make a
profit."
FREE! - Scheduled for December 9
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STUDENT INFORMATION
SYSTEMS (SIS) TRAINING: ADVANCED
Bonnie Stone, Manager, IRIM/SIS Production, OSU
General Workout for Fiscally
Fit Program
Obtain your permit to mine the
treasure trove that is SIS before attending this class. With you active
Operator ID and SIS password, you'll be introduced to the intricacies of the SIS
database. Learn how to use the course inventory and how to tell if a
course at another school will transfer to OSU. With appropriate access,
attendees will be able to enroll students in classes, check to see if mid-term
and final grades have been submitted, monitor classroom usage, view bursar data,
release advising holds and verify faculty teaching assignments. Changes
and enhancements made during the past year will be reviewed.
Attendees must have
attended initial training in the SIS Production/IRIM Office and have an active
SIS Operator ID and password. Access request forms are available at
http://sis.okstate.edu.
FREE! - Scheduled for September 3 and September 4
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STUDENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
(SIS) TRAINING: INTRODUCTION AND UPDATE
Bonnie Stone, Manager, IRIM/SIS Production, OSU
General Workout for Fiscally
Fit Program
SIS is a dynamic, ever-evolving system to manage
everything about students at OSU, and much more. Information in SIS ranges from
classroom descriptions and usage data, to student financial aid and bursar data,
to student emergency contact information. It contains course inventory data,
class schedules, and academic data for students. Further, SIS is considered an
"authoritative source" for information that is used in other systems on campus.
This session will cover how SIS interacts with O-Key, Payroll, the Online
Classroom Community (D2L) and other systems. Learn how to find information that
is available via the Web modules and how to request access for in-depth use of
the SIS database. Although no previous SIS experience is required, the session
will cover changes that have occurred over the past year.
FREE! - Scheduled for
August 5, August 6 and August 7
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THE STUDENT PERSPECTIVE...WHY WE ARE HERE
Linda Owens, Academic Advisor, College of Education, OSU
Required for Ambassador Program
Ambassador Program participants will have a much better understanding of the
make up of the OSU student body as well as the diverse nature of the students we
serve by the end of this two-hour seminar. Participants will learn to appreciate
the unique challenges students experience while at OSU and the importance of
patience, networking and cooperation in an effort to provide the level of
service all students deserve.
$29.00
- Scheduled for February 6 and November 4
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SUPERVISORY SEXUAL HARASSMENT AWARENESS
Dr. Ivan Figueroa, Diversity Education Coordinator, Affirmative Action, OSU
Professional Development for Advanced Leadership Program or
Elective for Leadership Development Program
Do you want a
deeper understanding of Oklahoma State University’s Gender Discrimination/Sexual
Harassment Policy and Title IX Grievance Procedure? This workshop consists of a
review of the policy and its application through the examination of case
studies.
FREE!- Scheduled for April 15, July 30, and November 25
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TAKE A DEEP BREATH
Dr. William Gentry, Adjunct Instructor, Coordinator, Seretean Wellness Center, OSU
Elective for Leadership Development Program or
Elective for Ambassador Program
Stress is directly related to the top seven causes of premature death and
has been called "the ailment of modern society." We don’t ever get rid of
stress; we just learn ways to cope with it. In this session we will analyze
various causes of stress and evaluate the best methods of coping with life’s
everyday stressors. Attend this program and you should be able to breathe a
little easier.
FREE! - Scheduled for November 18
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TAXABLE BENEFITS
Sherry Warden, CPP, Accounting Manager, Payroll Services, OSU
Strength Training for Fiscally Fit Program
Watch out! Many departments with OSU Foundation funds at their
disposal may not realize that purchases for employees can be taxable. Take a few
minutes to learn these guidelines now and avoid being caught off guard in the
future!
FREE!
- Scheduled for April 16 (Rescheduled for May 21)
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TRANSITION TO SUPERVISOR
Vicki Anderson, Professional Consultant, Anderson Resources
Elective for Leadership Development Program
Have you been promoted to a supervisory position but you don't know how to handle the
people side of your new job? You will learn the many roles of the supervisor and
how to build respect and trust in your ability to lead. You will be more
competent and confident as a new leader.
$49.00 - Scheduled for April 16
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TRAVEL VOUCHERS
Charles McCoy, Senior Accountant, University Accounting, OSU
General Workout for Fiscally Fit
Program
Charles will discuss the preparation and completion of the travel
voucher and out-of-state travel request forms for travel claims at the
departmental level. Required documentation and certifications are also
discussed.
FREE! - Scheduled for August 26
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UNDERSTANDING OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET (OMB) CIRCULAR A-21
Robert Dixon, Director,
Grants and Contracts Financial Administration
General Workout for Fiscally Fit Program
Are you familiar with the OMB circulars and how they affect university costing and
financial practices? This class is a general overview of the OMBs and the
related operating practices. It is intended for individuals who don’t work
closely with grants and contracts but want a general sense of how they fit in
the university setting. If you would like a more in-depth view of research and
grants, a Basic Research Administration Program is available
Click here for more information
on the program
FREE!
- Scheduled for February 28
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THE UNIVERSITY CULTURE
Kent Sampson, Director, Campus Life and Associate Director, Student
Union, OSU
Required for Ambassador Program
Explore the unique environment of OSU from an
employee perspective. Areas of importance such as institutional history,
students, and the mission of land-grant institutions of higher education will be
related to present governance, policies and procedures, and important
constituency groups, such as alumni, state legislators, donors, students and
their parents.
$29.00 - Scheduled for January 30 and July 24
Register Here
THE UNMADE LEADER: THE BIG LEADERSHIP SWITCHES
Rhett Laubach, Professional Consultant, Your Next Speaker!
Professional Development for Advanced Leadership Program
Leadership is an age old topic. This session takes a fresh look at the question, "Are leaders born or made?" The
content is based around seven leadership "Switches" that literally turn on and
off a leader's ability to positively influence others.
$49.00 - Scheduled for July 22
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VIOLENCE IN THE WORKPLACE
Public Safety, OSU
Workplace and school
violence is becoming more of a problem in today’s time. Employees, students and
employers must educate themselves on the ideologies and methodologies of these
two types of violence. This course will outline the importance of recognizing
workplace and school violence, by understanding the meaning and methodology.
FREE! - Scheduled for August 6
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WHAT'S NEW IN STUDENT AFFAIRS
Dr. Lee Bird, Vice President, Student Affairs, OSU
Special Opportunity for Advanced Leadership Program
The purpose of the Office of the Vice President of Student Affairs is to provide
administrative oversight for the Division of Student Affairs, to implement a
student development philosophy in the programs and services delivered to
students, to facilitate the achievement of the Division’s goals through
activities that support and complement the functions of the various departments,
and to interpret and articulate the needs of students to the University and its
constituents. All activities work toward facilitating students’ accomplishment
of their goals and aspirations. Join Dr. Bird as she shares some new
programs offered by Student Affairs.
FREE! - Scheduled for October 9
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WHY DO MY EMPLOYEES NOT DO WHAT I NEED THEM TO DO?!
Mari Peck, Professional Consultant, Performance Matters
Professional Development for Advanced Leadership Program or
Elective for Leadership Development Program
You know your business will only be as successful as the employees that
represent you. However, if you're like most managers, there have been
times when you are at a loss regarding your employees. Improving employee
performance doesn't have to be so complicated. This course will provide
some simple tools and techniques in a straightforward approach that will help
you maximize the performance of your entire department or company.
$49.00 - Scheduled for July 1
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WORD 2003 FORMATTING
Estee Eubanks, Trainer, Information Technology, OSU
Elective for Ambassador Program
What are some formatting issues in Word 2003?
Topics to be covered include: working with tabs and indents; paragraph
formatting and justifications; understanding and using breaks; bullets and
numbering; working with headers and footers; creating tables from text; and
autocorrect options.
FREE! - Scheduled for June 10 (Full), June
19 (Full), June 23 (Full) & July 22
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WORD 2007 FORMATTING
Estee Eubanks, Trainer, Information Technology, OSU
Elective for Ambassador Program
What are some formatting issues in Word 2007? Topics to be covered
include: working with tabs and indents; paragraph formatting and justifications;
understanding and using breaks; bullets and numbering; working with headers and
footers; creating tables from text; and autocorrect options.
FREE! - Scheduled for June 11, July 2,
July 17,
July 18 & July 25
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WORD
LEVEL I
Estee Eubanks, Trainer, Information Technology, OSU
Elective for Ambassador Program
Learn some of the basics of word processing in the Word 2003 environment with
this seminar. No prior experience with Word is necessary but familiarity
with the Office 2000/XP/2003 environment is highly desired. This seminar is for
the novice user. Topics covered in the seminar are: exploring the working
screen, toolbars, navigation, and menus; selecting, modifying, deleting, and
replacing text; creating documents from templates; working with character
effects, styles, and hidden text; working with borders and shading, bullets and
numbering and text alignment; creating and modifying headers and footers; using
editing options; managing document properties; and adjusting printing options.
$25.00 - Scheduled for March 19-20 and May 7-8
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WORD
LEVEL II
Estee Eubanks, Trainer, Information Technology, OSU
Elective for Ambassador Program
Sharpen your Word 2003 training by attending this seminar to introduce
the student to more of the features of word processing. Some prior experience
with Word is necessary and familiarity with the Office 2000/XP/2003 environment
is highly desired. Topics covered in the seminar are: working with non-printing
characters, text boundaries, indents and line spacing; understanding sections,
breaks, and columns; inserting symbols, AutoText, outline numbered lists,
hyperlinks, and using the research pane; working with Clip Art, graphics, and
drawing tools; working with tables and charts; exploring output options; and
employing revision tools.
$25.00 - Scheduled for February 5-6, April 1-2 and June 10-11
Register Here
WORD LEVEL III
Estee Eubanks, Trainer,
Information Technology, OSU
Elective for Ambassador Program
Wrap up your Word 2003 training by attending this seminar to
introduce the student to some of the advanced features of word processing. Prior
experience with Word is a must and familiarity with the Office 2000/XP/2003
environment is necessary. This seminar is for the advanced user. Topics covered
in the seminar are: working with master documents and subdocuments; utilizing
field references, creating an index and table of contents; modifying paragraphs;
using formatting techniques; using headers and footers; working with text and
columns; and using track changes.
$25.00 - Scheduled for February 26-27, April 17-18 and July 1-2
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WORD MAIL MERGE
Estee Eubanks, Trainer, Information Technology, OSU
Elective for Ambassador Program
Discover the power of Mail Merge by
attending this one-hour seminar which introduces the student to some of the
features of Mail Merge in the Word 2003 environment. No prior experience with
Word Mail Merge is necessary but familiarity with the Office 2000/XP/2003
environment is highly desired. This seminar is for the novice user. Topics
covered include: creating labels and form letters; using Excel and Access as
data sources; and working with form fields. There is no manual for the seminar.
The instructor will provide handouts.
FREE! - Scheduled for February 15, March 13, May 19 and June 12
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WORKING WITH THE MEDIA
Gary Shutt, Director, Communication Services, OSU
Special Opportunity for Advanced Leadership Program
The media offers access to broad and important audiences and media stories highlight the value
OSU offers to society and enhance our reputation. This session will offer tips
to sharpen media interview skills and maximize media opportunities.
FREE! - Scheduled for January 24
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WORKPLACE ETHICS
Kent Sampson, Director, Campus Life and Associate Director, Student Union, OSU
Professional Development for Advanced Leadership Program
or
Elective for Leadership Development Program or
Elective for Ambassador Program
In today’s work environment one is expected to be aware of and to practice
ethical decision making. Indeed most professional organizations have adopted
their own "code of ethics". This session will focus on the following: ethical
principles in decision making, ethical considerations to be aware of, Oklahoma
ethics statement regarding state employees, and ethical expectations. Case
studies will also be utilized with small groups in order to have participants
address various problem solving issues.
$49.00 - Scheduled for June 17
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