Upcoming Training Opportunities

The repercussions of employee embezzlement or a similar scandal that could result from the lack of internal controls would be nightmarish for any college or university. The impact of such loss is wide-ranging, from disruption of research and educational activities to the incurring of legal and personnel action costs, increased regulation, and adverse publicity. To prevent this, faculty, administrators, and staff must understand internal controls. This course describes internal controls: what they are, what they do, and why they are necessary. Course participants learn how to recognize early warning signs of fraud and gain knowledge of simple procedures to implement immediately and reduce risks. Content includes review of case studies of recent frauds that have taken place at the UW.

This important training is being offered at UW Tacoma, sponsored by the Finance Department and Human Resources. We as a campus are now on a regular review schedule with the auditors and they look very closely at internal controls. As such this is an issue we want to get out in front of to insure our compliance. Some staff members have been identified and requested to attend based on the nature of their job.

If you believe this training would be appropriate for you, please check with your supervisor and register at the link below. If you have a staff member who should attend please encourage their registration.

Travel Process and Procedures Training from the Travel Office will be provided at UW Tacoma on December 3 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This will include the new eTravel Process Training.

The training involves several components based on your level of experience. Read on to find out what you should register for and what you may need to do before December 3!

Section 1: Travel Training for New Users - To be done ONLINE before December 3.
If you are new to Travel processing you are required to take this online training BEFORE the December 3rd training. If you are an experienced user and would like a refresher, you are also welcome to take this online course. This online training takes about 3 hours: Travel Training for New Users.
Be sure to complete this online training before you attend the in-person training on December 3.

Section 2: In-Person Follow Up Travel Training for New Users
December 3 from 9 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. in SCI 109
After completing the Online Training you will be ready for this follow-up session to answer your questions and clarify processes. This is required for new users.

Section 3: eTravel Training for New and Experienced Users
December 3 from 10:30 - 12:30 in SCI 109
This is required for all users who wish to use the new eTravel process and procedures. Topics to be covered include changes and updates to travel procedures, common errors, the new eTravel procedures, and a question/answer session.

Training offered by the Travel Office and coordinated by UWT Human Resources and UWT Finance.

Preventing violence on campus is a responsibility we all share. UWT volunteer trainers are bringing this training to individual departments and student groups. It is the goal of these volunteer teams to train the entire campus in violence prevention. Participants will learn:
1) the warning signs of violence
2) about SafeCampus - what it is and how to use its resources
3) how to respond in potentially violent situations
4) what campus resources are available to assist those affected by violence

Included in the training is an excellent video on how to respond and survive an active shooter situation.

Ask your supervisor when your department is scheduled to received this training. Download training poster.

Attending Prevention of Sexual Harassment (PSH Training) is * REQUIRED * of all university staff!!! If you are a new staff member or have never attended this training do so now.

PSH Training is designed to instruct you in identifying and resolving situations of perceived sexual harassment and what laws apply to your employment situation. The training will be delivered by Erin Frazier Rice from Disability Support Services, UW Seattle.

This training is usually offered only in Seattle, but we have a session here in Tacoma once a year. If you are unable to come to the session at UW Tacoma, please check online for up-coming sessions at http://www.washington.edu/admin/hr/pod/newemp/prevent-sexharasstrng.html.

This training will help you to understand Washington State's Ethics Law and its application at the university. Instructor Amy Hawkins 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.

This important training is required for all UWT employees. If you've never had this training before, you must attend. If you have already had this training, you are not required to attend, but it is strongly encouraged.

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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Select workshops are designed specifically for UW instructors and employees (marked with ). These workshops are taught by Catalyst's professional staff, and include information about best practices for use of the technology in teaching and research contexts.

For the Winter Course schedule visit Catalyst online.

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