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.
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
Delegation (Elective workshop for the Management & Supervision Certificate)
Are you interested in learning or getting a quick refresher in a key supervisory skill? Whether you are a current or future supervisor, this workshop is designed to enable participants to be more productive in their professional life by improving the way they delegate tasks. At the end of this session, participants should be able to use the steps to successful delegation, determine what to delegate, and learn why delegation fails. Register at http://www.towson.edu/adminfinance/hr/training/coursesignup.asp
Date: Tuesday, November 13
Time: Noon to 1 p.m.
Location: Cook Library, room 507
Presented by: Mike Noll, 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 to 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. to 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 to 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.
