Please Note: If Towson University opens late on a date in which a workshop is scheduled the workshop will be cancelled and rescheduled as soon as possible.
Emergency Preparedness/Active Shooter Training (Recommended compliance course for all faculty and staff)
Emergency Preparedness – Everyday there is the possibility that a natural disaster, man?made disaster or criminal/terrorist act could disrupt our lives. This training has been developed to promote emergency preparedness awareness throughout the university community. The session will cover the types of disasters that may affect our community and how to respond to them. Developing personal emergency preparedness plans and emergency supply kits will also be discussed. Active Shooter ? In recent years there have been many campus and work related Active Shooter incidents. The objective of this training is to raise awareness and provide information on how you should respond to an Active Shooter incident. Register at {http://www.towson.edu/adminfinance/facilities/ehs/emergencypreparetraining.asp}
Date: Monday, November 5
Time: 11 a.m. ? Noon
Location: Administration Building, room 120
Presented by: Environmental Health & Safety and the University Police
Speak Up! (Diversity workshop)
How many times have you been in a situation where you failed to comment and then, later, chastised yourself for not speaking up? Individuals will discuss encounters they have had from stores to restaurants or in the workplace. Participants will discuss incidents with family members, friends or co-workers. They will tell stories regarding what they did or didn?t say ? and what they wished they did or didn?t say. This workshop will provide you with an opportunity to develop and practice appropriate responses and give you the tools necessary to be ready to address bigotry at home or in the workplace in a manner that is both effective and civil. As a campus community we need to SPEAK UP! in the face of bigotry! Register at {http://www.towson.edu/adminfinance/hr/training/coursesignup.asp}.
Date: Tuesday, November 6
Time: 1 — 2:30 p.m.
Location: Administration Building, room 120
Presented by: Debra Seeberger, Office Diversity & Equal Opportunity
Student Employment (Required course for the University Business Certificate)
This seminar is designed to aid faculty and staff involved in the hiring and/or supervising of student employees. The focus is on the actual “how-to” processes of interviewing and hiring a student employee, clearing the student employee through the Payroll Office, submitting timesheets, and ensuring the student receives paychecks. Register at {http://www.towson.edu/adminfinance/fiscalplanning/financialservices/Training-SeminarListing.asp}
Date: Thursday, November 8
Time: 9 a.m. ? Noon
Location: Administration Building, room 120
Presented by: Financial Services
Project Management (Elective course for the Workplace Professional Certificate and Management & Supervision Certificate)
Do you ever wonder what it would be like to actually complete every project that comes your way on time, within budget, and with a feeling of utter satisfaction? No doubt, you’ve had some standout experiences that went without a glitch, but there is a way to keep all of your projects running smoothly, on time, and within the appointed budget. We’ll provide a step-by-step process you can follow with ease. We’ll take you from the beginning of the project through its completion. Attend this workshop to learn how to: initiate a project, form and utilize a great team, develop a realistic plan, monitor and control the project, select and use tools and techniques to help you lead the project, and gain support from those with vested interest, recognize your limitations and avoid common pitfalls, and how to recover when things don’t go according to plan. It all starts with a project simulation. Register at {http://www.towson.edu/adminfinance/hr/training/coursesignup.asp}
Date: Monday, November 12
Time: 9 a.m. ? Noon
Location: Administration Building, room 120
Presented by: Ellen D. Hoadley, Ph.D., Loyola University Maryland
Emergency Preparedness/Active Shooter Training (Recommended compliance course for all faculty and staff)
Emergency Preparedness – Everyday there is the possibility that a natural disaster, man?made disaster or criminal/terrorist act could disrupt our lives. This training has been developed to promote emergency preparedness awareness throughout the university community. The session will cover the types of disasters that may affect our community and how to respond to them. Developing personal emergency preparedness plans and emergency supply kits will also be discussed. Active Shooter ? In recent years there have been many campus and work related Active Shooter incidents. The objective of this training is to raise awareness and provide information on how you should respond to an Active Shooter incident. Register at {http://www.towson.edu/adminfinance/facilities/ehs/emergencypreparetraining.asp}
Date: Monday, November 12
Time: 2 ? 3 p.m.
Location: Administration Building, room 120
Presented by: Environmental Health & Safety and the University Police
Employee/Employer Relations and the Supervisor (Elective workshop for the Workplace Professional Certificate and Management & Supervision Certificate)
This course will provide you with information on university employee relations topics, including managing performance (such as probationary evaluations, annual evaluations, and deadlines), handling time and leave issues (such as excessive absenteeism and tardiness), disciplinary actions and procedures, and also a review of employee rights to appeal disciplinary actions. Register at {http://www.towson.edu/adminfinance/hr/training/coursesignup.asp}
Date: Tuesday, November 13
Time: 9 a.m. to Noon
Location: Administration Building, room 120
Presented by: Jo Ann Joseph, Office of Human Resources
Identity Theft (Required workshop for the Financial Knowledge Certificate)
Learn how you can protect yourself from identity theft by safeguarding your information online, at home, and while shopping. Register at {http://www.towson.edu/adminfinance/hr/training/coursesignup.asp}
Date: Monday, November 19
Time: Noon ? 1 p.m. (Lunch provided. Please RSVP by Tuesday, November 13)
Location: Administration Building, room 120
Presented by: PNC Bank
UBIT, Unrelated Business Income Tax (Elective course for the University Business Certificate)
The Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT) course will supply participants with a basic understanding of what constitutes unrelated business income. Topics that will be covered include what activities can be classified as trade or business, the difference between tax exempt and taxable income in the university setting, how the mission of the school affects classification of income, and the exclusions of income that are allowed under the UBIT definition. Register at {http://www.towson.edu/adminfinance/fiscalplanning/financialservices/Training-SeminarListing.asp}
Date: Tuesday, November 20
Time: 9 a.m. ? Noon
Location: Administration Building, room 120
Presented by: Financial Services
Procurement & Contracts 101 (Required course for the University Business Certificate)
Receive an overview of the University Procurement Policies developed as a result of the University System of Maryland (USM) Procurement Policies and Procedures, approved by the Board of Regents. We will review key considerations in making purchases of goods and services such as formulating specifications, procurement method selection, sole sources, reporting and approval requirements (and how this may affect the timeline), contract execution, minority and preference provider goals, small business reserve program, as well as vendor performance issues. Register at {http://www.towson.edu/adminfinance/fiscalplanning/procurement/ProContractsTrainingSignup.asp}
Date: Tuesday, November 27
Time: 1 ? 4 p.m.
Location: Administration Building, room 120
Presented by: Procurement
Towson eLearning Center (TEC) Featured Course of the Month
Managing Delegation (mgmt_07_a03_bs_enus) (Elective course for the Management & Supervision Certificate)
Do you want to increase your effectiveness as a delegator? Are you unsure of how much control and feedback you need to implement when delegating tasks? Then this course will help you achieve those goals. As you proceed through this “Managing Delegation” course in the “Effective Delegation” series, you will gain valuable insight into several areas including change management, decision making, and developing performance standards. You will also acquire skills in supervising, empowering, and providing effective feedback in a monitored situation. By participating in this course, you will become a proficient manager of a delegated environment.
Complete this online course any time you like at {http://www.towson.edu/tec} (User name = your seven-digit Towson ID number, Password = towson ? all lowercase)
How to Search and Register for OHR Workshops
1) The Office of Human Resources offers free workshops for Towson University faculty and staff. To search and register for workshops, go to {http://www.towson.edu/adminfinance/HR/training/TrainingAndDevelopmentSchedule.asp}.
2) To view a course description, click on the course name.
Registering for a Workshop
1) Click on the Course Registration link on the left side of the page or the link within the online schedule posted after each month of workshops listed.
2) Complete the form with your Towson email address. If you have a question related to the classes, please write it in the Comments/Questions box.
3) Click Submit. You will receive an email from {hrtraining@towson.edu} confirming your selection(s) within a few days.
To Cancel a Workshop
Please send an email to {hrtraining@towson.edu} with your name and class/date that you would like to cancel.
Need additional information or have questions? Contact Training and Development via email at {hrtraining@towson.edu}.
