Upcoming Training Opportunities

The University of Washington Tacoma is committed to protecting the rights and dignity of each individual in the University community. Discrimination on the basis of "sex" includes sexual harassment. This training will help you to identify and resolve situations of perceived sexual harassment, and to understand applicable laws.

This training is required of all UW employees and should be repeated at least once every five years. If you are a new employee, please register to attend.

Two sessions have been scheduled:

Spring Preventing Sexual Harassment Training session
Date: Thursday, April 26, 2012
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Tacoma Room (GWP 320))

There is no cost to you or your unit. Sponsored by UW Tacoma Human Resources.

Questions? Contact UWT HR - Learning and Development.

The University of Washington and the UW Tacoma Campus is committed to a culture of integrity and ethical practices in line with the Ethics in Public Service Act, and to informing and equipping employees with the needed information on state laws and their application at UWT.

Ethics Training is required for all UW Tacoma employees and should be repeated at least every five years. If you are new to UWT and have not yet attended Ethics Training at UW or UWT, please register and attend.

Two sessions have been scheduled:

Spring Ethics Training session
Date: Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Carwein Auditorium (KEY102)

If you cannot attend this session, you will be able to indicate this on the registration page and will be sent information on options and costs for Ethics Training at UW Seattle.

This course teaches a principled approach to ethics in public service. Participants gain understanding of the Ethics in Public Service Act and what it covers, learn to comprehend basic standards for public service, and identify common rationalizations and intervention techniques.

There is no cost to you or your unit. Sponsored by UW Tacoma Human Resources.

Questions? Contact UWT HR - Learning and Development.

Washington State Department of Labor and Industries requires ALL state employees to receive asbestos awareness training annually. This training can be quickly and conveniently completed online. The First-Time Training takes about 15-20 minutes. For those renewing their training, the new Refresher Training takes about 5-10 minutes. All employees should take the appropriate training by May 20.

Supervisors will be notified when their employee completes this training and will follow-up as necessary to ensure that all employees in their units have satisfied this requirement.

Continuing Studies (a.k.a. The Key Bank Professional Development Center) has come forward to offer their exceptional classes and certificate programs to UW Tacoma employees at no cost to participating employees, departments, or the University. Because these classes are self-sustaining, Continuing Studies is able to offer several seats in the most successful and popular classes to UWT employees at no charge!!

These classes can be taken either as single classes or the employee can select to work toward a certificate where applicable. Interested employees should ask for details as certain restrictions and qualifications apply.

• Several classes in Human Resource Management
• Classes in Fundraising Management
• A series in Paralegal Studies
• Contract Management classes (offered in Olympia)
• Managing for High Performance and Retention
• Project Management
• Effective Business Writing and Communication

Please visit the website Continuing Studies Web site for more information on course descriptions, dates, admission requirements, and the application process. These classes are of college level rigor, and all participants are expected to approach the class seriously to maintain the quality of discussions and commitment to professional learning, etc.

If you are an employee looking to develop your jobs skills and knowledge, please check out this top notch professional development opportunity and talk with your supervisor.

If you are a supervisor who hopes to develop any of these skills in an employee, please talk to them about their professional development plans and encourage them to take advantage of this opportunity.

For more information or professional development plan support contact HR (rsnyberg@u.washington.edu) or Continuing Studies (adionne@u.washington.edu).

A big thanks to Continuing Studies for opening these classes to UWT employees and being a resource to the campus at this challenging time.

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UW CareLink is our Faculty and Staff Assistance Program. In addition to providing individual counseling, UW CareLink also provides training sessions to departmental and campus-wide groups. A variety of topics are presented, including:

• Assertiveness
• Balancing the Demands of Work and Family
• Change and Transition
• Conflict Resolution
• Positive Attitude
• Stress Management
• Work Styles and Team Work