ACCESS 2007 LEVEL I
Estee Eubanks, Information Technology
Explore how to perform basic functions within the Access 2007 database environment. This seminar is designed for the beginning Access 2007 user.  No prior experience with Access is necessary; however, familiarity with the Office 2007 environment is highly desired. Topics covered in the seminar are: examining the user interface, using an existing database and customizing the Access 2007 environment; designing a database; building a database; managing data in a table; querying a database; designing forms; and generating reports.
$21.25 - Scheduled for June 29 & September 21&22
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ACCESS 2007 LEVEL II
Estee Eubanks, Information Technology
Continue your Access 2007 learning by attending this seminar. We explore how to perform intermediate functions within the Access 2007 database environment. Some prior experience with Access is necessary and familiarity with the Office 2007 environment is highly desired. This seminar is for end users. Topics covered in the seminar are: controlling data entry; joining tables; creating flexible queries; importing forms; customizing reports; and sharing data across applications.
$21.25 - Scheduled for July 13&14, July 20&21, & October 27&28
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ACCESS 2007 LEVEL III
Estee Eubanks, Information Technology
Finalize Access 2007 learning by attending this seminar designed for intermediate Access 2007 users. We explore more in-depth options within the Access 2007 database environment. A working knowledge of Access is necessary and familiarity with the Office 2007 environment is highly desired. This seminar is for end-users. Topics covered in the seminar are: structuring existing data; writing advanced queries; simplifying tasks with macros; making effective use of forms; making reports more effective; and maintaining an Access database.
$21.25 - Scheduled for August 5&6 & November 17&18
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ACCESS 2007 NEW FEATURES
Estee Eubanks, Information Technology
Explore the new features within the Access 2007 database environment. This seminar is designed for Access 2007 users.  No prior experience with Access is necessary; however, familiarity with the Office 2007 environment is highly desired. Topics covered in the seminar are: exploring the access environment; working with the ribbon; working with contextual tabs; customizing the Access 2007 environment; creating tables and forms; creating queries and reports; and working with external data.
$14.00 - Scheduled for July 23 & October 23
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ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION REPORTING SYSTEM (AIRS) FINANCIAL REPORTING SYSTEM (FRS) ACCOUNTS AND DATA REQUESTS
Caren Bartholomew, Financial Information Management
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 May 5
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AIRFARE AND LODGING TRAINING
Dorothy McLaughlin, University Accounting
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 once a month based on enrollment.
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AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) - CIVIL RIGHTS VS. LEGAL HEADACHE
Mike Shuttic, University Counseling Services
Bobbi Kay Hooper, Journalism & Broadcasting
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 September 10
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ASSIGNMENT CHECKS
Karen McCombs, Payroll Services
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 April 14
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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 - Scheduled for April 7 & August 5
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AVERAGE FRINGE BENEFITS CALCULATION
Sherry Warden, Payroll Services
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 June 2
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AVOIDING LITIGATION LANDMINES
Tonishia Van Pelt, OSU Human Resources
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 16
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AVOIDING PAYROLL OVERPAYMENTS
Karen McCombs, Payroll Services
Jan Pratt, Payroll Services
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 May 12
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THE AWESOME POWER OF THE MIND
Jim Cremin, Jim Cremin & Associates
Elective for Leadership Development Program or
Elective for Ambassador Program
Winning basketball, or winning anything in life, depends on how you believe!  That's right!  If you believe you can, you do it.  If you believe you won't, you won't.  You have the power within to control your destiny.  You can make yourself a champion!  It's up to YOU!
$49 - Scheduled for January 21
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BAD DEBT ASSESSMENT
Laurie Beets, Bursar's Office
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 April 14
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BASIC PERSONAL COMPUTER INTRODUCTION CLASS
Estee Eubanks, Information Technology
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 September 10 & December 3.
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BASICS OF DISCUSSING PERFORMANCE
Harlan Ross, OSU Human Resources
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 communication between supervisors and their employees. Participants will learn the basics of performance reviews, the importance of sharing departmental goals and objectives, and how to clearly define performance expectations. This seminar fulfills the performance review training requirement for supervisors.
FREE! - Scheduled for March 11, April 9 & May 21
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BRIDGING FROM OFFICE 2003 TO 2007
Estee Eubanks, Information Technology
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 June 30, August 13, September 17 & November 12
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BUILDING INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Kerry Robertson, 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 - Scheduled for May 19 & September 17
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BURSAR PROCESSES
Laurie Beets, Bursar's Office
General Workout for Fiscally Fit Program
Do you need to create new sub codes 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 sub codes 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 April 14
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BUSINESS E-WRITING
Amy Morrisey, Training Evolution, Inc.
Professional Development for Advanced Leadership Program or
Elective for Leadership Development Program or
Elective for Ambassador Program
Learn tools and techniques that will help you add clarity and power to your e-mails and business documents. Discover how to get your thoughts organized fast and flowing freely – even if writing does not come naturally. E-writing is a skill that can be taught and you can learn how to capture the attention of readers by utilizing techniques taught in this three-hour workshop.
$49 - Scheduled for June 9
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CAN WE TALK?
Karen Hill, Professional Consultant
Professional Development for Advanced Leadership Program or
Elective for Leadership Development Program or
Elective for Ambassador Program
For the first time in American history, we have four different generations working side by side in the workplace.  These distinct generations—the Veterans, the Baby Boomers, Gen X and Gen Y — are working together and often colliding as their paths cross. Individuals with different values, different ideas, different ways of getting things done and different ways of communicating in the workplace make it challenging for managers, instructors and other types of communicators.  One size doesn’t fit all!  This session will examine the perspectives of each generation and their different communication needs.
$49 - Scheduled for April 2
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CHANGE MANAGEMENT
Kerry Robertson, 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 - Scheduled for March 24 & July 21
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COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Kerry Robertson, 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 - Scheduled for March 24 & July 21
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CREATING AMERICA'S HEALTHIEST CAMPUS
Dr. Steve Aldana, CEO and Founder of WellSteps
Professional Development for Advanced Leadership Program or
Elective for Leadership Development Program
This seminar is a repeat of the Executive Briefing recently seen by vice presidents, deans, directors and department heads. Becoming America’s Healthiest Campus takes a commitment from staff, faculty, students and especially administrators. Dr. Steven Aldana of WellSteps will share information on your role in creating OSU’s success. An environment that provides better choices and reinforces healthy actions will increase satisfaction and productivity and reduce costs. It is an opportunity we cannot afford to ignore.
FREE! - Scheduled for September 30
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CREATIVITY AT WORK!
Larry Fisher, 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 - Scheduled for June 25
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DEALING WITH PRIVATE SPONSORS
John Price, Office of the Vice President for Research
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 1
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DISABILITY ETIQUETTE
Mike Shuttic, University Counseling Services
Bobbi Kay Hooper, Journalism & Broadcasting
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 8
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DISABILITY: ISSUES & PARADIGMS
Mike Shuttic, University Counseling Services
Bobbi Kay Hooper, Journalism & Broadcasting
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 April 16
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DISBURSEMENTS
Ross Willingham, University Accounting
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 17 & September 2
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DIVISION OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES AND NATURAL RESOURCES SHOWCASE
Dr. Robert Whitson, DASNR
Special Opportunity for Advanced Leadership Program
Central to the founding mission of OSU as a land-grant university, agricultural sciences have always formed the core of OSU’s education, research, and extension activities.  Learn more about the Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources which includes the college and two agencies, the Oklahoma Agricultural Experiment Station and Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service.
FREE! – Scheduled for December 10
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DREAMWEAVER
Ron Payne, Institute for Teaching and Learning Excellence
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! - Scheduled for March 17
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E-COMMERCE
Andrea Luttrell, Financial Information Management
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 June 17
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EFFECTIVE LISTENING SKILLS
Karen Hill, Professional Consultant
Elective for Leadership Development Program
Most of us are not good listeners.  We listen about 25% of our potential, which means we ignore, distort, forget, or misunderstand about 75% of what we hear. This session utilizes group discussion to understand the benefits of improved listening and group interaction to practice effective listening.
$49 – Scheduled for October 28
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EMBEZZLEMENT, FORGERY AND LIES! OH MY!
Dr. David Bosserman, Vice President Administration and Finance
Kathy Elliott, Associate Vice President Controller
Brenna Dixon, Office of the Associate Vice President Controller
Professional Development for Advanced Leadership Program or
Elective for Leadership Development Program
Fraud is not just an occasional problem, it is a universal one. It impacts every type of organization – including educational institutions and every aspect of our work environment. It has been estimated that organizations lose 7% of their annual revenues to fraudulent activities, and it is anticipated that incidents of fraud will increase based on the current economic climate.
FREE! – Scheduled for April 8
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EMPLOYMENT ACTION (EA) FORMS AND PAYROLL SIGN-UP
Karen McCombs, Payroll Services
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 http://hr.okstate.edu. Participants must attend Session I of the HRStar Program before attending other sessions.
FREE! - Scheduled for February 20 (Rescheduled for March 20) and April 17
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ENHANCING MOTIVATION THROUGH COACHING
Dr. Raja Basu, Academic Affairs
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 - Scheduled for May 7
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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 April 8 & October 27
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ETHICS IN RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION
Dr. Robert Dixon, Grants and Contracts Financial Administration
Dr. Toni Shaklee, Office of Vice President for Research
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 4
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EXCEL 2003 LEVEL I
Estee Eubanks, Information Technology
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 - Scheduled for January 21&22, March 16&17, June 2&3, August 3&4, & November 12&13
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EXCEL 2003 LEVEL II
Estee Eubanks, Information Technology
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 - Scheduled for February 12&13, April 8&9, October 19&20 & December 9&10
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EXCEL 2007 LEVEL I
Estee Eubanks, Information Technology
Learn the basics of Excel 2007electronic spreadsheets in this seminar. No prior experience with Excel is necessary but familiarity with the Office 2007 environment is highly desired. This seminar is for the novice user. Topics covered in the seminar are: creating a basic worksheet; performing calculations; modifying a worksheet; formatting a worksheet; printing workbook contents; and managing large workbooks.
$21.25 - Scheduled for March 11, June 16, August 11&12, & November 9&10
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EXCEL 2007 LEVEL II
Estee Eubanks, Information Technology
Build on your Excel knowledge through the introduction of some of the intermediate features of electronic spreadsheets. Some prior experience with Excel is necessary and familiarity with the Office 2007 environment is highly desired. Topics covered in the seminar are: calculating data with advanced formulas; organizing worksheet and table data; presenting data using charts; analyzing data using PivotTables and PivotCharts; inserting graphic objects; and customizing and enhancing workbooks and the Excel environment.
$21.25 - Scheduled for January 26, April 7, July 6,  September 14&15, & December 14&15
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EXCEL 2007 LEVEL III
Estee Eubanks, Information Technology
Conclude your Excel training by attending this seminar which introduces some of the more in-depth features of electronic spreadsheets in Excel 2007. Some prior experience with Excel is necessary and familiarity with the Office 2007 environment is highly desired. Topics covered in the seminar are:  streamlining workflow; collaborating with others; auditing worksheets; analyzing data; working with multiple workbooks; importing and exporting data; using Excel with the Web; and structuring workbooks with XML.
$21.25 - Scheduled for February 17, May 26, July 27&28, & October 7&8
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EXCEL 2007 NEW FEATURES
Estee Eubanks, Information Technology
Become familiar with some of the new features of Excel 2007 in this seminar. Prior experience with Excel is desired and familiarity with the Office 2007 environment is also desired.  Topics covered in the seminar are: exploring the Excel environment; working with the ribbon; working with contextual tabs; using the Excel galleries; organizing data; analyzing data; and presenting data.
$14.00 - Scheduled for January 16, March 26, July 16, & September 18
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EXCEPTIONS TO NORMAL PAY
Sherry Warden, Payroll Services
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 April 14
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EXPORT CONTROLS, CLASSIFIED AND RESTRICTED PROJECTS, AND THE RESEARCH ADMINISTRATOR
Jada Gailey, Office of University Research Services
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 8
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EXPORT REGULATIONS
Jada Gailey, Office of University Research Services
Strength Training 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 March 17
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FALL EXECUTIVE BRIEFING: CREATING AMERICA'S HEALTHIEST CAMPUS
Dr. Steve Aldana, CEO and Founder of WellSteps
Professional Development for Advanced Leadership Program or
Elective for Leadership Development Program
Becoming America’s Healthiest Campus takes a commitment from staff, faculty, students and especially administrators. Dr. Steven Aldana of WellSteps will share information on your role in creating OSU’s success. An environment that provides better choices and reinforces healthy actions will increase satisfaction and productivity and reduce costs. It is an opportunity we cannot afford to ignore.
FREE! - Scheduled for September 29 & September 30
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FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT (FERPA) TRAINING
Scott Fern, Board of Regents Legal Counsel
Professional Development for Advanced Leadership Program or
Elective for Leadership Development Program or
Elective for Ambassador Program
FERPA 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 January 8, April 8, August 5 & November 17
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FEATURING THE INSTITUTE FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING EXCELLENCE (ITLE)
Dr. Blayne Mayfield, Institute for Teaching and Learning Excellence
Special Opportunity for Advanced Leadership Program
The Institute for Teaching and Learning Excellence provides resources and support services to promote and enable excellence for every element of the teaching-learning transaction within the University community, and provides quality video production, broad distribution services, and access to state-of-the-art educational technology for Oklahoma State University and its clients.  Join Dr. Mayfield as he highlights the department’s services.
FREE! - Scheduled for February 26
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FINANCIAL REPORTING SYSTEM (FRS) AND PURCHASING 
Tamyra Fancher, University Accounting
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 February 18 & September 22
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FISH! PHILOSOPHY: HOW TO CATCH A WORLD FAMOUS ATTITUDE
Dr. Lee Manzer, Spears School of Business
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 - Scheduled for January 27 & August 11
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FISH! STICKS
Dr. Lee Manzer, Spears School of Business
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 - Scheduled for October 27
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FIXED ASSETS
Suzanne Frits, Budget and Asset Management
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 18 & September 22
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FOCUS
Brenda Wilson, Information Technology
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 9-10, April 8-9, August 4-5 & October 13-14
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FRAUD AND INTERNAL CONTROL ISSUES
Brenna Dixon, Office of Associate Vice President and Controller
General Workout for Fiscally Fit Program
Would you be able to identify fraudulent activity? What would you do if you suspected inappropriate or unethical practices in your department? This seminar is designed to help you identify these types of behavior and discusses the actions you should take. Also covered is how to report suspicious activities confidentially through the EthicsPoint Confidential Reporting System.
FREE! - Scheduled for March 10
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FUNDAMENTALS OF OSU JOBS-THE ONLINE APPLICATION SYSTEM
Tonishia Van Pelt, OSU Human Resources
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. You must create a User Account and login to the OSU Jobs system prior to training.  Visit http://jobs.okstate.edu/hr to create a User Account. 
FREE! - Scheduled for March 26, July 7 & October 8
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FUNDAMENTALS OF SUPERVISION
Larry Fisher, Creative Consultants
Professional Development for Advanced Leadership Program or
Elective for Leadership Development Program
Master the fundamentals of supervision to motivate your employees to a higher potential.  Discover preventive discipline, and four choices you have when solving problems.
$79 - Scheduled for February 25
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General University Budget Information
Mary Bryans, Budget and Asset Management
Kelly Murphy, Budget and Asset Management
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 March 11
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GETTING IT ALL DONE
Fred Pryor Seminars and CareerTrack
Elective for Leadership Development Program or
Elective for Ambassador Program
It is no secret that successful people are those who have learned to control their days – instead of letting interruptions, paper chases, and the phone control them. This seminar is designed to help spot the hidden shortcuts in every project, anticipate problems, prevent bottlenecks and more!
$99 - Scheduled for September 1
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GIVING AND RECEIVING FEEDBACK
Cheryl Barth, Turning Potential into Success
Professional Development for Advanced Leadership Program or
Elective for Leadership Development Program
Giving and receiving feedback is one of the critical components to genuine communication and is a key to helping ourselves and others to grow.  Regardless of the professional position we hold, feedback is important in all aspects of our relationships, whether they are teaching or supervising and coaching another person during the performance evaluation process.  This seminar fulfills the performance review training requirement for supervisors.
$49 - Scheduled for March 17
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GRAMMAR AND PROOFREADING FOR BUSINESS COMMUNICATION
Kim Reyes, Student Activities
Elective for Leadership Development Program or
Elective for Ambassador Program
Some of those grammar and punctuation rules you learned in school have changed!  Are there two spaces after a period in a sentence or only one?  Where do I insert punctuation marks for quotations?  These questions and more will be answered in this seminar.  In addition to the new rules, Kim Reyes will guide participants through proofreading a document for improved business communication.
$49 - Scheduled for September 24
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GRANT BUDGETING BASICS
Becky Schlais, Human Environmental Sciences Research and Graduate Studies
Karen Whitworth, Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources
Jana West, Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources
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 March 12 (Rescheduled for April 9)
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GRANT MANAGEMENT POLICIES
Robert Dixon, Grants and Contracts Financial Administration
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 May 5
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GRANTS AND CONTRACTS FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION (GCFA): WHO ARE THEY AND WHAT DO THEY DO?
Dr. Robert Dixon, GCFA
Lisa Faulkner, GCFA
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 5
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GRANTS.GOV AND ERA
Tim Schlais, Engineering Research
Cindy Schaefer, Office of University Research Services
Hollie Schreiber, Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources
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 24 (Rescheduled for March 31)
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HIRING WITHOUT A HITCH
Jason Jones, OSU Human Resources
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 - Scheduled for March 4 & October 15
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HOW TO HIRE INTERNATIONAL EMPLOYEES
Linda Dunbar, Campus Life-International Students and Scholars
Regina Henry, Campus Life-International Students and Scholars
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 March 3
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HTML INTRODUCTION
Ron Payne, Institute for Teaching and Learning Excellence
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! - March 3
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HUMAN RESOURCES AND THE LAW: THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP
Scott Fern, Board of Regents Legal Counsel
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 - Scheduled for January 15 & September 16
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HUMAN RESOURCES AND THE LAW:  FEDERAL LAWS AND SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Scott Fern, Board of Regents Legal Counsel
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 - Scheduled for January 15 & September 16
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HUMAN RESOURCES SYSTEM (HRS), TIME INPUT, & CONFIRMATION
Jeff Barker, OSU Human Resources
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 http://hr.okstate.edu. Participants must attend this session of the HRStar Program before attending other sessions.
FREE! - Scheduled for February 6, March 13 & May 1
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IMPREST CASH FUND BASICS
Tamyra Fancher, University Accounting
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 22 & September 10
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THE INDISPENSABLE EMPLOYEE
Kent Sampson, Campus Life
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 - Scheduled for March 10 & December 8
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INFORMATION SECURITY AWARENESS
John Gallagher, Security Office, Information Technology
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 once a month based on enrollment.
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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY BASICS
John Price, Office of Vice President for Research
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 3
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INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTING AT OSU
Estee Eubanks, Information Technology
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 once a month based on enrollment.
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INTRODUCTION TO SUPERVISION
Larry Fisher, Creative Consultants
Elective for Leadership Development Program
Huge challenges, opportunities, and demands are placed on supervisors and managers each day when "doing more with less" is required daily.  Learn what it is supervisors do and the basic skills needed to produce organizational objectives.
$79 - Scheduled for January 28 (Rescheduled for July 28)
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LIVING WITH A DISABILITY
Mike Shuttic, University Counseling Services
Bobbi Kay Hooper, Journalism and Broadcasting
Elective for Ambassador Program
What would you do if someone who was blind asked you for a copy of your handouts? Do you know how a deaf person can call you at your office? Do you know how far it is from your building to the one across campus…using a path without stairs? Disability impacts everyone to some degree, whether you have a disability or not.    
FREE! - Scheduled for December 2
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MAINTAINING A MOTIVATED WORKFORCE
Larry Fisher, Creative Consultants
Professional Development for Advanced Leadership Program
No single question is asked more frequently in management than how do you motivate employees to do a good job. This workshop explores the causes of low morale and de-motivation and describes how to create a motivational environment.
$49 - Scheduled for July 9
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MAKING SENSE OF LEAVE
Tonishia Van Pelt, OSU Human Resources
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 January 14
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MANAGE EMOTIONS AND EXCEL UNDER PRESSURE
National Seminars Group, Padgett-Thompson
Professional Development for Advanced Leadership Program or
Elective for Leadership Development Program or
Elective for Ambassador Program
Few skills are more important to an organization than having employees who can stand strong and calm under pressure, stress and chaos.  Now, you too, can discover the secret to turning intense feelings into positive, productive energy!
$99 - Scheduled for February 19
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MAXIMIZING PERFORMANCE: CORRECTIVE ACTION
Harlan Ross, OSU Human Resources
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 - Scheduled for February 12 & August 12
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MAXIMIZING PERFORMANCE: PERFORMANCE REVIEW
Harlan Ross, OSU Human Resources
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 - Scheduled for February 12 & August 12
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MONTHLY ACCOUNTING REPORTS - FBM
Tamyra Fancher, University Accounting
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 March 3 & August 6
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NETWORKING AND RELATIONSHIP BUILDING
Rachel Wagner, Rachel Wagner Etiquette and Protocol
Professional Development for Advanced Leadership Program or
Elective for Leadership Development Program
Business etiquette is very important at networking events.  You are repeatedly making a first impression. In this seminar, your team members will learn how to confidently present themselves at networking events and cocktail receptions, and represent your organization in a positive manner.
$49 - Scheduled for November 12
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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.
FREE! - Scheduled for February 5, March 5, April 2, May 7, June 4 (rescheduled for July 9), July 9, August 6, September 3, October 1, November 5 & December 3
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OFFICE ERGONOMICS
Gregory Hogan, Risk Management/Environmental Health and Safety
Discover tips and techniques for how to arrange your workspace ergonomically.
FREE! - Scheduled for March 18
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OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET (OMB) CIRCULARS (A-21, A-110, A-133)
Lisa Faulkner, Grants and Contracts Financial Administration
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 7
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ONLINE CAMPUS VENDOR INVOICE TRAINING
University Accounting Staff
General Workout for Fiscally Fit Program
Online campus vendor invoices are available through the OSU Administrative Information Reporting System, airs.okstate.edu.  Attend this informational session to cover: the submitting of a campus vendor invoice; miscellaneous information; and user questions.  Participants are free to bring their own laptops.
FREE! - Scheduled for May 27, May 28, June 2, June 9, June 16, June 24, July 14, August 25, September 15, October 7, and December 10
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ONLINE REQUISITION TRAINING
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. 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 January 13, February 5, March 3, April 9, May 13, June 17, September 9 & December 8
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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 June 17 & December 8
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ONLINE TRAVEL VOUCHER TRAINING
Charles McCoy, University Accounting
General Workout for Fiscally Fit Program
Online travel vouchers will be available through the OSU Administrative Information Reporting System (AIRS), http://airs.okstate.edu.  Attend this informational session to cover: travel request and travel voucher preparation; the submitting of the travel request and travel voucher; hierarchy relationship to online travel; miscellaneous information; and user questions.
FREE! - Scheduled for September 1 (Full), 3 (Full), 8, 16, 22, and 30 ~ October 6, 13, 20 and 27
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OSU CENTER FOR HEALTH SCIENCES RURAL HEALTH CAMPUS TOUR
Dr. William Pettit, Rural Health
Special Opportunity for Advanced Leadership Program
Responsible for the rural education portion of OSU's nationally-ranked medical school, the Center for Rural Health oversees the rural rotations of OSU-CHS third and fourth year medical students.  The Center for Rural Health partners with Telemedicine to pioneer and deliver quality community-based rural medical education and research through a state-of-the-art distance-learning network.  ALP participants will tour the Center for Health Sciences campus as well as the Mobile Telemedicine Clinic (MTC), the “rolling ambassador of healthy living.” Please submit your registration by September 17.
FREE! – Scheduled  October 22
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OSU POLICIES: ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE
Tonishia Van Pelt, OSU Human Resources
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 April 15 & November 11
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OSU POLICIES: MANAGING FOR SUCCESS
Harlan Ross, OSU Human Resources
Required for Leadership Development Program
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 - Scheduled for April 15 & November 11
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OSU RESEARCH ENTERPRISE AND GRANT BASICS
Dr. Toni Shaklee, Office of Vice President for Research
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 6 (Rescheduled), January 22
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OSU RESEARCH ENTERPRISE AND GRANT BASICS (FACULTY SESSION)
Dr. Toni Shaklee, Office of Vice President for Research
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 September 3
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OSU STAFF PAY PLAN
Jason Jones, OSU Human Resources
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 March 4 & October 15
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OUTLOOK 2007 LEVEL I
Estee Eubanks, Information Technology
This seminar is designed for the basic Outlook email user. No prior experience with Outlook is necessary.  Topics covered in the seminar are: getting started with Outlook; composing messages; organizing messages; managing contacts; scheduling appointments; scheduling meetings; and managing tasks and notes.
$21.25 - Scheduled for January 13, March 24, June 18, & October 14&15
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OUTLOOK 2007 LEVEL II
Estee Eubanks, Information Technology
This seminar is designed for the intermediate Outlook e-mail user. Prior experience with Outlook is highly desired.  Topics covered in the seminar are: setting calendar options; customizing message options; tracking work activities using the journal; managing tasks; customizing the Outlook environment; locating Outlook items; and working with Public Folders.
$21.25 - Scheduled for February 26, April 13, July 14&15 & November 2&3
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OUTLOOK 2007 NEW FEATURES
Estee Eubanks, Information Technology
Outlook is the e-mail system Oklahoma State University utilizes. This seminar introduces some of the new features of the 2007 environment.  Topics will include:  exploring the Outlook environment; managing your daily tasks in Outlook 2007; sharing information with other users; protecting your information; and integrating Outlook with other applications.
$14.00 - Scheduled for February 5, March 27, April 16, May 27, June 23, September 30 & December 17
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PAYMENT CARD INDUSTRY 101
John Smith, Financial Information Management
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 June 17 (CANCELED)
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PAYMENT TO STUDENTS
Laurie Beets, Bursar’s Office
Jan Pratt, Payroll Services
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 May 12
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PAYROLL ACCOUNTING
Sherry Warden, Payroll Services
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 3, May 29, October 2 & October 30
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PAYROLL PROCESSING
Karen McCombs, Payroll Services
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 6, May 15 & October 9
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PORTRAYING A PROFESSIONAL IMAGE
Tom Berry, Professional Consultant
Elective for Ambassador Program
Portraying a professional image in the workplace can set the tone for your office and your personal success. Learn how to project a professional image to increase your effectiveness and discuss how to apply professionalism in your everyday routine.
$49 - Scheduled for November 17
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POSTIVE THINKING AND PEAK PERFORMANCE - ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL'S DAY!
Fred Pryor Seminars and CareerTrack
Elective for Leadership Development Program or
Elective for Ambassador Program
Studies show that optimists succeed a lot more often than their less-than-positive colleagues.  People with that “can do” attitude are worth their weight in gold to your organization.  This seminar teaches ways to gain positive-thinking skills that will pay off in all areas of life - for the rest of your life and teaches how to use positive-thinking skills as a work group to boost your team spirit and bottom-line results.
$99 - Scheduled for April 22
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THE POWER OF NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION
Kerry Robertson, Kerry Robertson Communications 
Professional Development for Advanced Leadership Program or
Elective for Leadership Development Program
No matter what you think you’re saying, your words, gestures and tone of voice can actually communicate something entirely different.  This nonverbal communication is a powerful unconscious way humans communicate with one another. Learn how to identify negative nonverbal messages and how to use positive nonverbal messages to bring positive change to create an upbeat workplace, inspire confidence, spark creativity, improve performance and exceed individual and company goals.
$49 - Scheduled for December 1
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POWERPOINT 2003 LEVEL I
Estee Eubanks, Information Technology
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 - Scheduled February 9&10, May 18&19, August 13&14 & December 23&24
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POWERPOINT 2003 LEVEL II
Estee Eubanks, Information Technology
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 - Scheduled for March 3&4, June 11&12, & October 12&13
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POWERPOINT 2007 LEVEL I
Estee Eubanks, Information Technology
Learn the basic concepts of PowerPoint 2007. No prior experience with PowerPoint is necessary but familiarity with the Office 2007 environment is highly desired. This seminar is for the novice user. Topics covered in the seminar are: exploring the user interface and navigating, viewing and saving a presentation; creating a presentation; formatting text on slides; adding graphical objects; modifying objects; adding tables; inserting charts; and preparing to deliver a presentation.
$21.25 - Scheduled for January 14, March 31, July 22&23, September 28&29 & November 19&20
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POWERPOINT 2007 LEVEL II
Estee Eubanks, Information Technology, OSU
Enhance your PowerPoint knowledge by attending this seminar which takes a look at more features of PowerPoint 2007. Some experience with PowerPoint is necessary and familiarity with the Office 2007 environment is highly desired. Topics covered in the seminar are: customizing the PowerPoint environment; customizing a design template; adding diagrams to a presentation; adding special effects to presentations; customizing a slide show presentation; collaborating on a presentation; and securing and distributing a presentation.
$21.25 - Scheduled for February 24, June 10, & August 10&11
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POWERPOINT 2007 NEW FEATURES
Estee Eubanks, Information Technology, OSU
Become familiar with the new features of PowerPoint 2007. Prior experience with PowerPoint is encouraged and familiarity with the Office 2007 environment is highly desired. This seminar is for the novice user. Topics covered in the seminar are: exploring the user interface; working with the ribbon; working with contextual tabs; enhancing the presentation layouts; creating dynamic presentations; and finalizing the presentation.
$14.00 - Scheduled January 30, May 13 & July 7
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PRACTICING OPTIMISM
Amy Morrisey, Training Evolutions Inc.
Elective for Leadership Development Program or
Elective for Ambassador Development Program
Negativity in the workplace is an epidemic – it drains organizations of energy and possibility. Negativity impacts job satisfaction, attendance and productivity – it is the silent expense. Break the cycle. Learn how negativity manifests itself in you and in your peers. Gain skills to diffuse negativity in yourself. Learn how specific reactions to negativity can make uncomfortable situations move to positive outcomes.
$49 - Scheduled for June 9
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PROJECT RISK ASSESSMENT AND HOW TO WRITE A BUSINESS PLAN
Dr. David Bosserman, VP Administration and Finance
Kathy Elliott, Associate Vice President and Controller
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 June 24
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PUBLISHER 2007 TRAINING
Estee Eubanks, Information Technology
Create professional looking publications and marketing material in-house with Microsoft Office Publisher. No prior experience with Publisher is necessary but familiarity with the Office 2007 environment is recommended. This seminar is for the novice user. Topics covered in the seminar are: Creating a basic publication; modifying a publication’s layout and structure; editing content in a publication; formatting a publication; formatting pictures in a publication; and preparing a publication for distribution.
$21.25 - Scheduled February 3, March 9, April 14, May 20, July 8, August 31&September 1 &  November 10&11
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PURCHASING AND PURCHASING CARD REFRESHER
Billie Watt, Purchasing
General Workout for Fiscally Fit Program
In this session, the Purchasing Department will lead discussion on purchasing and purchasing card topics that may be causing confusion or problems, or require more in-depth clarification. This will be an informal session.  Attendees are encouraged to bring questions or concerns they may have about any purchasing or purchasing card subject. This session is intended for those with some experience with purchasing and purchasing card processes.
FREE! - Scheduled for October 13
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PURCHASING CARD TRAINING
Billie Watt, Purchasing
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 once a month based on enrollment.
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PURCHASING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Purchasing Staff
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 February 4, June 2, August 4 & November 3
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PUTTING FIRST THINGS FIRST
Karen Hill, Professional Consultant
Elective for Ambassador Program
We are living in an interesting time; most of us feeling pressured by a “time crunch” – wondering how to get it all done and feeling very unbalanced in the process. This program presents a different approach to time management – one focused on personal principles. This approach teaches that time management is more a matter of what you do and how you do it than how fast you get it done.
$49 – Scheduled for October 28
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RECORDS RETENTION: YOU CAN'T THROW THAT AWAY, CAN YOU?
Kay Bost, Special Collections & University Archives, Library
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 September 2
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RESEARCH COMPLIANCE BASICS
Dr. Steve O'Geary, Office of Vice President for Research
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 3
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RESPECT FOR DIVERSITY
Dr. Pauline Harris, Department of Affirmative Action, Division of Institutional Diversity
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 18 & August 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, CIED
Jason Caniglia, OSU Foundation
Steve Buzzard, 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 4
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SAFETY IS EVERYBODY'S BUSINESS
Gregory Hogan, Environmental Health and Safety Services
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 - Scheduled for June 4 and October 14
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SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT
Floyd Cobb, EHS/Risk Management
Special Opportunity for Advanced Leadership Program
The mission of the OSU Environmental Health & Safety Department (EHS) is to reduce loss of life and property and to protect Oklahoma State University's infrastructure from all types of hazards through a comprehensive risk-based emergency management program of mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. EHS offers an extensive variety of safety training programs, classes and resources for the OSU community. 
FREE! – Scheduled for August 13
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SALES TAX AND UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME TAX
Susan Rackley, University Accounting
Carmen Tetik, Grants and Contracts Financial Administration
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 12
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SEXUAL HARASSMENT/GENDER DISCRIMINATION POLICY TRAINING
Dr. Pauline Harris, Department of Affirmative Action, Division of Institutional Diversity
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 once a month based on enrollment.
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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 15
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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)
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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 July 21
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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 May 18
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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 May 19
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SPACE AND FACILITY INVENTORY
Becky Stanley, Budget and Asset Management
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 25 & September 10
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SPONSORED RESEARCH CONTRACTING BASICS
John Price, Office of Vice President for Research
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 17
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STORES TRAINING
Jeff Walters, Grants and Contracts Financial Administration
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 2
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STUDENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS (SIS) TRAINING: ADVANCED
Bonnie Stone, IRIM/SIS Production
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 9
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STUDENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS (SIS) TRAINING: INTRODUCTION AND UPDATE
Bonnie Stone, IRIM/SIS Production
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 6 & September 2
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THE STUDENT PERSPECTIVE...WHY WE ARE HERE
Linda Owens, College of Education
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 - Scheduled for February 11 & November 3
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SUPERVISORY SEXUAL HARASSMENT AWARENESS
Dr. Pauline Harris, Department of Affirmative Action, Division of Institutional Diversity
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 January 29, June 3, September 15 & November 4
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TAKE A DEEP BREATH
Dr. William Gentry,  Seretean Wellness Center
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 October 8
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TAXABLE BENEFITS
Sherry Warden, Payroll Services
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 June 2
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TIME MANAGEMENT FOR SUPERVISORS
Mari Peck, Performance Matters
Professional Development for Advanced Leadership Program or
Elective for Leadership Development Program
Feeling like there aren't enough hours in your day?  Not sure why you seem to always be at a dead run when your employees are not?  Are you late to meetings, missing deadlines, or frustrated at the amount of work still left on your "to do" list at the end of the day?  If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, this seminar is for you!
$49 - Scheduled for January 6 (Canceled)
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TRANSITION TO SUPERVISOR
Vicki Anderson, 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 - Scheduled for May 14
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TRAVEL VOUCHERS
Charles McCoy, University Accounting
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 February 11 & August 6
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TRUE COLORS
Dr. William Gentry, Seretean Wellness Center
Elective for Leadership Development Program or
Elective for Ambassador Program
True Colors is designed to explore individual personality traits and communication skills.  Identifying your unique style becomes an invaluable tool for enjoying success in your professional life as well as with family and personal relationships. 
FREE! - Scheduled for May 14
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UNDERSTANDING OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET (OMB) CIRCULAR A-21
Dr. Robert Dixon, Grants and Contracts Financial Administration
Strength Training 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 January 7
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THE UNIVERSITY CULTURE
Kent Sampson, Campus Life
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 - Scheduled for January 7 & July 23
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WEBSITES FOR OSU UNITS MADE EASY – RAZOR – PREREQUISITE TO RAZOR WORKSHOP
Lex Meyer, OSU Marketing
Get your department's website up and running in no time using Razor, OSU's choice for simple website construction, and the official OSU templates. Lex will show you how easy it is to create and maintain web pages, make navigation menus and import photos. Class is prerequisite for Websites for OSU Units Made Easy - Razor Workshop.
Refer to the information at http://webgroup.okstate.edu to decide if Razor is right for your needs.  
FREE! - Scheduled for August 11, 21, & 27
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WEBSITES FOR OSU UNITS MADE EASY - RAZOR WORKSHOP
Lex Meyer, OSU Marketing
Follow up for Websites for OSU Units Made Easy - Razor. Get hands-on help in a computer lab. Refer to the information at http://webgroup.okstate.edu to decide if Razor is right for your needs.  
FREE! - Scheduled for August 11, 21, & 27
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WEBSITES FOR OSU UNITS – JOOMLA – PREREQUISITE TO JOOMLA WORKSHOP
Lex Meyer, OSU Marketing
Get your department's website up and running in no time using the official OSU templates and Joomla, OSU's choice for creating websites with enriched content. Lex will show you how easy it is to create and maintain web pages, make navigation menus and import photos. This class is a prerequisite for Websites for OSU Units Made Easy - Joomla Workshop.
Refer to the information at http://webgroup.okstate.edu to decide if Joomla is right for your needs.  
FREE! - Scheduled for August 14, 22, & 28
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WEBSITES FOR OSU UNITS - JOOMLA WORKSHOP
Lex Meyer, OSU Marketing
Follow up for Websites for OSU Units - Joomla. Get hands-on with Joomla in the computer lab. Refer to the information at http://webgroup.okstate.edu to decide if Joomla is right for your needs.  
FREE! - Scheduled for August 14, 22, & 28
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WHAT’S COOKING AT UNIVERSITY DINING SERVICES?
Terry Baker, UDS
Special Opportunity of the Advanced Leadership Program
University Dining Services offers many dining options to choose from on the Oklahoma State University campus. The choices are endless, with something available from early in the morning to late at night.  The dining options cater to the diverse tastes of its guests from snacks to down home cooking just like grandma used to make.  ALP participants will get a taste of what services UDS provides. 
FREE! – Scheduled for July 16
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WORD 2007 FORMATTING
Estee Eubanks, Information Technology
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 January 15, February 16, March 3 & April 1
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WORD 2003 LEVEL I
Estee Eubanks, Information Technology
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 - Scheduled for January 21&22 and May 11&12
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WORD 2003 LEVEL II
Estee Eubanks, Information Technology
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 - Scheduled for February 18&19 and July 9&10
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WORD 2007 LEVEL I
Estee Eubanks, Information Technology
Learn some of the basics of word processing in the Word 2007 environment with this seminar. No prior experience with Word is necessary but familiarity with the Office 2007 environment is recommended. This seminar is for the novice user. Topics covered in the seminar are: exploring the working screen, the ribbon and navigation; selecting, modifying, deleting, and replacing text; formatting paragraphs; working with borders and shading, bullets and numbering and text alignment; adding tables; inserting graphics; controlling page appearance; and proofing a document.
$21.25 - Scheduled for January 8, March 25 & June 22
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WORD 2007 LEVEL II
Estee Eubanks, Information Technology
Sharpen your Word 2007 training by attending this seminar to become familiar with more of the features of word processing. Some prior experience with Word is necessary and familiarity with the Office 2007 environment is highly desired. Topics covered in the seminar are: managing lists; customizing tables and charts; customizing formatting with styles and themes; modifying pictures; creating customized graphic elements; inserting content using quick parts and building blocks; controlling text flow and using section/column breaks; using templates to automate document creation; automating mail merges; and using macros to automate tasks.
$21.25 - Scheduled for February 11 & May 14
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WORD 2007 MAIL MERGE
Estee Eubanks, Information Technology
Attend this one-hour seminar to learn some of the features of Mail Merge in the Word 2007 environment.  No prior experience with Word Mail Merge is necessary but familiarity with the Office 2007 environment is highly desired. This seminar is for the novice user. Topics covered include: creating labels and form letters; using Word, 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 once a month based on enrollment.
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WORD 2007 NEW FEATURES
Estee Eubanks, Information Technology
Come up to speed with Word 2007 by attending this seminar. No prior experience with Word is necessary but familiarity with the Office 2007 environment is highly desired. Topics covered in the seminar are: exploring the Word environment; working with the ribbon; using the contextual tabs; using Word galleries; creating professional-looking documents by applying and working with styles, themes, building blocks, illustrations, equations, citations and a bibliography; finalizing documents by comparing, inspecting, applying digital signatures, and saving documents.
$14.00 - Scheduled for January 20, March 18 & July 20
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WORKING TOGETHER AS A TEAM
Tom Berry, Professional Consultant
Professional Development for Advanced Leadership Program or
Elective for Leadership Development Program
In the office, being a team player is important. Discover how to increase team productivity by creating synergy. Learn how to build an effective team, create an action plan to accomplish challenges and much more!
$49 - Scheduled for October 14
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WORKPLACE ETHICS
Kent Sampson, Campus Life
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 - Scheduled for June 16
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WORKPLACE ETIQUETTE
Rachel Wagner, Professional Consultant
Elective for Ambassador Program
Showing courtesy, respect, and sensitivity to co-workers, guests and clients is crucial for a positive and productive workplace environment. In this seminar, you will learn important keys and tips to help alleviate ill-mannered workplace behavior and boost appreciation and respect for others.
$49 - Scheduled for November 12
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