Volume 19, Number 16
Training and Workshops
Meditation Workshop
Wednesday April 25
11 AM to 12 noon
Room L1-029 CCIS
Free for all Science students and staff
Confirm attendance at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/meditationworkshops
Walk-ins also welcome.
More information: www.science.ualberta.ca
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
April 26 – Healthy Sleep Habits, presentation by Kristine Aadnerson, Homewood Human Solutions; Education South 113
Enhancing Communication in the Workplace Poster.pdf
Why not consider turning your traditional garden into an edible campus landscape? We are inviting applications for incredible edibles in our gardens and planters as well as traditional flowering plants. Your creativity is encouraged. You could plant herbs like parsley, cilantro, chives, rosemary or oregano. You may even give kale, lettuce, tomatoes, peppers, onions, rhubarb or cucumbers a try. Our partner, the Office of Sustainability, will host an event in August where you can showcase your campus crop.
April 2012 Program Schedule
To register for a program offered below, please visit the Learning Shop, www.learningshop.ualberta.ca.
The Following sessions are currently open for registration. Please register early to avoid disappointment.
Advantage Program
The UofA Advantage Program is a professional and personal development program for support staff that provides practical but high level learning experiences leading to enhanced job performance and personal development. The program focuses on a set of abilities and competencies required for any productive work environment, promoting a ‘real world’ sense of application. To learn more about the UofA Advantage program, please visit http://www.hrs.ualberta.ca/Learning/Programs/Leadership/Advantage.aspx
This series of one full-day and 8 half day sessions will explore topics relevant to the U of A context in relation to four concepts :
· Awareness
· Appropriateness
· Proactivity
· Internalizing
Date(s): mornings only April 24, May 1, May 8, May 15, May 29, June 5, June 12
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Location: Lister Conference Centre
Fee: $150.00 Payment can be made via department indent, HRDF or personal cheque payable to the University of Alberta. This course is eligible for
HRDF funding. Please register prior to applying for HRDF.
Audience: U of A Support Staff
Facilitators: Organizational Learning and Effectiveness
Registration Deadline: April 3. The program will be cancelled by this date if there are not sufficient registrations.
Supervisory Leadership Program
This nine (9) full-day transformational program engages learners in interactive, experiential workshop sessions that feature relevant U of A workplace case studies, planning exercises, self-assessments, and tools to apply directly to supervising in the workplace. The activities: in-class and online discussions, and a comprehensive project and presentation, gives the learners many opportunities to gain insight about their supervisory and leadership strengths, and to develop strategies for improving their skills. The content is customized to meet the specific needs of supervisors at the UofA. For more information on the Supervisory Leadership Program, please visit: http://www.hrs.ualberta.ca/Learning/Programs/Leadership/SupervisoryLeadership.aspx
Date(s): mostly Thursdays: April 12, Fri April 13, April 19, April 26, May 3, May 10, May 17, May 24, Fri May 25
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Lister Conference Centre
Fee: There is no charge for current NASA supervisors. For non-supervisors or supervisors who are governed by the other agreements, the cost is $750.00
Audience: NASA Supervisors and others in supervisory positions
Facilitators: Organizational Learning and Effectiveness
Registration Deadline: April 5. The program will be cancelled by this date if there are not sufficient registrations.
Support Staff Pre-retirement Bulletin
Recognition Awards
President’s Achievement Award - Dare to Discover (March 1st ¨C May 31, 2012)
Excellence in Leadership (March 1st - May 31, 2012)
Excellence in Learning Support (February 1st - April 30th)
For more information please see Recognition Awards Poster
MAY 2012 PROGRAM SCHEDULE
To register for a program offered below, please visit the Learning Shop, www.learningshop.ualberta.ca.
The Following sessions are currently open for registration. Please register early to avoid disappointment.
Cancellation policy: A cancellation fee will be applied for cancellations or no-shows within 5 business days prior to the start date. For ½ day workshops a $25 no-show/cancellation fee will apply and for workshops of one-day or more a $100 no-show/cancellation fee will apply.
Pathways Learning Series – www.hrs.ualberta.ca/learning/pathways
The following sessions are targeted for Support Staff as part the of Pathways Learning Series
May is Thriving as a Team Member month!
Each month we will present a different competency featuring in-class sessions as well as online learning sessions. Skillsoft is the online portal and learning system that makes it possible for you to access information about the competencies and much, much more 24/7!
For more information about Skillsoft, please visit the Skillsoft Online Learning webpage.
Defining Effective Teams
In this half day course learners will explore self-awareness, awareness of others and the elements of high-performing teams. With a focus on personal accountability, participants will consider how they can contribute to their team’s effectiveness. Open to support staff, this course is offered as part of the Pathways Learning Series to build competency in Thriving as a Team Member.
Date(s): 9 May, 2012
Time: 8:30 - 12:00 (half day)
Location: Glacier Room, Lister Conference Centre
Fee: Free
Audience: Open to all Support Staff as part of the Pathways Learning Series
Facilitator: Organizational Learning and Effectiveness
MBTI
This half-day workshop will introduce participants to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI®), a highly respected instrument measuring personality type. Learners will gain insight into more effective communications and relationships in personal and professional life. The MBTI® also provides a positive and constructive way of understanding and valuing differences between people, and how they work together. Open to support staff, this course is offered as part of the Pathways Learning Series to build competency in Thriving as a Team Member.
Date(s): 16 May, 2012
Time: 8:30 - 12:00 (half day)
Location: Prairie Room, Lister Conference Centre
Fee: Free
Audience: Open to all Support Staff as part of the Pathways Learning Series
Facilitator: Organizational Learning and Effectiveness
Maximizing Performance
In this half day course learners will integrate theory with action to begin to live into their potential. By engaging in discussions and through self-reflection, participants can understand their motivations, clarify expectations, set goals and achieve success. Open to support staff, this course is offered as part of the Pathways Learning Series to build competency in Thriving as a Team Member.
Date(s): 16 May, 2012
Time: 1:00 - 4:30pm (half day)
Location: Glacier Room, Lister Conference Centre
Fee: Free
Audience: Open to all Support Staff as part of the Pathways Learning Series
Facilitator: Organizational Learning and Effectiveness
Building Accountability and Trust
In this half day course participants will dig deeper into the meaning of personal accountability, and how that looks in the workplace. With a focus on their own roles, participants can consider how to build trust with colleagues, what effective and supportive feedback looks like, and how these skills will enhance their experience at work. Open to support staff, this course is offered as part of the Pathways Learning Series to build competency in Thriving as a Team Member.
Date(s): 23 May, 2012
Time: 8:30 - 12:00 (half day)
Location: Glacier Room, Lister Conference Centre
Fee: Free
Audience: Open to all Support Staff as part of the Pathways Learning Series
Facilitator: Organizational Learning and Effectiveness
Teams from Good to Great
In this half day course learners will build the skills needed to take their performance from acceptable to exceptional in a team environment. Through the examination of tested and proven group processes, participants can achieve greater team cohesion and perform at a level everyone will feel proud of. Open to support staff, this course is offered as part of the Pathways Learning Series to build competency in Thriving as a Team Member.
Date(s): 30 May, 2012
Time: 8:30 - 12:00(half day)
Location: Glacier Room, Lister Conference Centre
Fee: Free
Audience: Open to all Support Staff as part of the Pathways Learning Series
Facilitator: Organizational Learning and Effectiveness
Other learning opportunities:
(Re)Doing Difference in the Workplace
This hands-on workshop will use a combination of highly interactive approaches and content delivery to build awareness, provide knowledge and skills. The program will engage people in open discussion, personal reflection and a range of experiential activities. Resting on the foundation of safe environment, the session will build on the knowledge and experience that participants bring to the session giving opportunities to create fresh perspectives and build new strategies.
This two-day workshop will explore:
· The differences we bring to the workplace
· How we can work together to create more equitable, inclusive and respectful work environments
· Going beyond colour and culture to include gender, sexual orientation, ability and age
· Barriers to an inclusive workplace, and
· Working together to enhance our own and others’ skills and awareness
Date(s): 16 - 17 May, 2012
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Alberta Room, Lister Conference Centre
Fee: There is no cost to register for this workshop, it is funded by the Employment Equity Program
Audience: University employees, especially those who work in or supervise diverse teams
Facilitators: Evelyn Hamdon and Zenobia Jamal
Governance 101 – Collegial Governance at the U of A
Governance 101 has been designed to help you understand how decisions are made at the University of Alberta. What is governance? Who’s who? Who does what? How does it happen? How can I participate in decision-making?
The session offers information on the nature and principles of governance, the important elements of the Post-Secondary Learning Act, the three branches of governance (legislative, executive and judicial), the powers of the Board of Governors and General Faculties Council, and an overview about the history of the University of Alberta. Participants will receive a helpful reference information, useful website addresses and contact information for University Governance Staff.
The session will provide an integrated picture of how things are decided at the University of Alberta. Bring your questions!
Date(s): 30 May, 2012
Time: 12:00 - 1:30pm
Location: Council Chamber, University Hall
Fee: Free
Audience: Open to all University employees
Facilitator: Marion Haggarty-France, University Secretary
Register on the Learning Shop or contact University Governance at (780) 492-4262.