Volume 14, Number 30
Training and Workshops
SEMINAR SERIES VIA ACCESS GRID
1) The Marine Environment and Climate Change: Problems and
Possible Solutions
2) WestGrid Seminars on High Performance Computing
Location: General Services Building, Rm 315
The schedule and abstracts can be found here:
http://www.ualberta.ca/AICT/RESEARCH/AG/sem-list.html
and there are talks this week on Tuesday and Wednesday:
Date: Tuesday, October 5, 2010; 12:30 - 1:30 PM (MT)
Title: Insight into Lower Atmospheric Composition from Remote
Sensing and Modeling
Speaker: Dr. Randall Martin, Department of Physics and Atmospheric
Science, Dalhousie University
Abstract:
http://www.ualberta.ca/AICT/RESEARCH/AG/sem-list.html#C2C_02
Date: Wednesday, October 6, 2010; 1:00 - 2:00 PM (MT)
Title: Getting Started: An Introduction to WestGrid
Speaker: Doug Phillips, Scientific Computing Consultant, IT, UofC
Abstract:
http://www.ualberta.ca/AICT/RESEARCH/AG/sem-list.html#WG_01
The location for all seminars in the series is GSB 315.
Please RSVP to research.support@ualberta.ca.
STAFF LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT WORKPLACE LEARNING WORKSHOPS
To register for a program offered below, please visit the Learning Shop, www.learningshop.ualberta.ca.
An Introduction to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act FOIPP Part 1
In partnership with Information Privacy Office
This session will introduce the Act and apply the principles underlying it to the University context. The introduction will be general in nature and geared to any interested person in the University community. No previous experience/knowledge required.
Date(s): October 6, 2010
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Location: 2-51 University Terrace
Fee: Free
Audience: Open to all University employees
Facilitator: Dr. Harry Davis, Information & Privacy Office
Ensuring Privacy Compliance FOIPP Part 2
In partnership with Information Privacy Office
The main objectives of this session will be to understand the provisions of Part 2 of the Act, provide information to evaluate and assess privacy compliance and to identify and apply "best practice" in your area of responsibility.
Date(s): October 7, 2010
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Location: 2-51 University Terrace
Fee: Free
Audience: Open to all University employees
Facilitator: Dr. Harry Davis, Information & Privacy Office
Introduction to Business Process Mapping
- The definition of a process
- How to facilitate process mapping
- How to define processes in terms of suppliers, inputs, process, outputs, and customers
- How to map processes at three levels of detail (Level 1, 2 and 3 process maps)
- How to use process mapping to facilitate process improvement
Date(s): October 12th, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location: 2-51 University Terrace
Fee: $100 by indent or cheque payable to the UofA (Send attention to Cynthia Munro, 2-60 University Terrace)
Audience: Open to all University employees
Facilitator: Staff Learning & Development
Hiring Right: Recruiting the Best Candidates
In this challenging working environment of financial constraints and stressful workloads, finding qualified, dedicated, and innovative employees is critical! Participants will be introduced to University of Alberta employment policies and procedures and will be given tips on best practices in recruitment. This interactive session will cover a variety of topics such as writing the job posting, short-listing candidates, interviewing techniques, checking references, making the final selection, and extending the offer of employment.
Date: October 18, 2010
Time: 1:00 - 2:30
Location: 2-51 University Terrace
Fee: Free
Audience: this session is open to all UofA staff involved in recruitment both Academic and Support Staff are welcome.
Instructors: Anjali Robbins, Recruitment and Recall Coordinator, Human Resource Services and Catherine Anley, Employment Equity Advisor, Human Resource Services
Budget Planning
This session is open to UofA Staff - Academic & Support staff welcome. The University's budget has increased in size and complexity over recent years. In response to that change, the University has expanded and integrated much of its planning process. This workshop is presented as a general overview of managing operating budgets at the University of Alberta. It will be of interest to anyone who is new to administering an operating budget in a Faculty or administrative unit, or who wants an understanding of how the current operating budget works. It will include an overview of operating budget planning and the maintenance of operating budgets, and the existing annual budget cycle, budget policies and procedures, and budget reporting. Detailed position budgeting/management is not included in the workshop.
Date(s): October 12th, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Location: Telus Centre 217/219
Fee: Free
Audience: Open to all University employees
Facilitator: Ian James Bernard, Associate Director of Resource Planning, Brittany Shmyr, Budget Assistant and Angela Strachan, Budget Administrator, Department of Resource Planning
Using Emotional Intelligence to Improve Performance
This workshop, based on the work of Daniel Goleman, is aimed at staff members who would like to increase their knowledge of the competencies associated with emotional intelligence. It will be of interest to staff members who are anxious to improve their own emotional intelligence with the goal of working more effectively with others. In this session we will cover a definition of emotional intelligence (sometimes referred to as EI), common misconceptions, and five core competencies associated with emotional intelligence, and how to develop skills to enhance EI. Participants will have a chance to explore their own EQ (emotional quotient) and develop an action plan to improve any of the skills associated with EI.
Although the workshop is open to all staff, supervisors may find it particularly beneficial in identifying their own strengths and weaknesses related to emotional intelligence and helping them develop others in these important areas.
Date(s): October 19th, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Location: 2-51 University Terrace
Fee: Free
Audience: Open to all University employees
Facilitator: Staff Learning & Development
Registration
To register for these sessions please go to the Learning Shop:
http://www.learningshop.ualberta.ca
Select the appropriate month for the upcoming Orientation, click on it in the calendar, select Register.
You may need to set up a new Learning Shop account if you do not have one already. Please download the instructions:
http://www.hrs.ualberta.ca/Learning/Help-LearningShop.pdf
More Information & Questions?
Please contact Staff Learning and Development @ staff.learning@hrs.ualberta.ca.
To subscribe or unsubscribe from the Workplace Learning listserve please go to http://www.mailman.srv.ualberta.ca/mailman/listinfo/workplace-learning
Mental Illness Awareness Week
October 3rd through 9th is Mental Illness Awareness Week. Mental Illness Awareness Week is a national observance designed to promote awareness and provide further education about mental illness and the enormous impact it has on Canadians. One in 5 Canadians will be affected by mental illness during their lifetime. Yet the stigma associated with Mental Illness continues to be a significant barrier. Mental illness is very treatable however more than half of those affected to not seek treatment due to stigma, shame or a lack of information. The more mental illness is discussed, the greater the chance we have to reduce the stigma.
In recognition of Mental Illness Awareness Week, Alberta Health Services and the University of Alberta are pleased to offer:
What: You're Not Alone Self-care and Support for Caregivers - those caring for someone with a mental illness
When: Friday, October 8, 2010
Time: 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Where: University of Alberta Hospital
Dvorkin Video Conference Centre
2G2.07 Walter MacKenzie Centre
8440 - 112 Street
Cost: free
The workshop will look at mental illness facts, health care trends and the community resources available, caregiver issues and preventing caregiver burnout.
To register, please visit the Learning Shop at www.learningshop.ualberta.ca
Please see the attached document for additional information on the workshop.
Resources for Caregivers is a list of resources that may be beneficial to staff members who are currently in a caregiving role. The information can be found on-line at www.virtualwellness.ualberta.ca and select Facing Facts, Information for Caregivers.
The Alberta Caregivers Association is currently conducting a survey of caregivers throughout Alberta and the issues they face. If you are interested in taking part in the survey, please visit www.albertacaregivers.org.
Poster: You're Not Along Supporting the Caregiver
Lunch and Learn
Sponsored by Health Promotion and WorkLife Services, Lunch & Learn Presentations are free, but seating is limited. Sessions from 12:05 - 12:55 p.m. (Except where noted otherwise). See locations below. Register at: www.learningshop.ualberta.ca
October 13 - Identifying Individuals at Risk, presented by Kris Fowler, Office of Safe Disclosure and Human Rights & Melanie Goroniuk, Health Promotion and WorkLife Services; Education South 213
October 21- From Farm to Fridge, presented by Emily Dietrich, Office of Sustainability; Education South 213
October 28 - Sleep and Restfulness, presented by Theresia Williams, Human Solutions; Education South 276
CPR Refresher (October 7th) and Standard First Aid Course with wilderness component offered (October 18, 19 & 20th, 2010)
Due to requests we had in the spring, the Field Research Office has arranged a Standard First Aid course (with wilderness component) and a CPR Refresher course. Chris Brunker of Emergency Medical & Safety Solutions Ltd., an active firefighter and paramedic who has over 10 years as a certified trainer, will be instructing.
Course: CPR Refresher (4 hours in length) ¨C Maximum of 17 participants allowed.
When: October 7th, 2010 (16:00 to 20:00 h)
Where: Tory Building, Room #3-36
Cost: $75.00 (inclusive of materials)
Course: Standard First Aid with wilderness component (20 hours in length) - Maximum of 17 participants allowed.
When: October 18, 19 and 20th, 2010 (8:30 to 16:30 h)
Where: Tory Building, Room #3-36
Cost: $235.00 (inclusive of materials)
Registration: Please fill out the registration form on the Field Research Office web site, attach payment and send to the Field Research Office. Personal cheque or a signed indent (with authorized signatures) will be accepted.
Support Staff October 2010 Pre-Retirement Planning Workshops
Staff Programs is pleased to sponsor a Support Staff Retirement Series, consisting of three half-day workshops. These workshops are designed for support staff and their spouses* who may be contemplating retirement. You must register for and attend all three workshops. The series will help you prepare for the next major stage of your life retirement! Please see the schedule here.