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, December 3
Time: 11 a.m. – noon
Location: Administration Building, room 120
Presented by: Environmental Health & Safety and the University Police
Effective Followership [formerly The Courageous Follower] (Elective for the Workplace Professional Certificate, Management & Supervision Certificate, and Leadership Certificate)
Organizations today are in need of followers who are willing to take initiative, seek and encourage honest feedback, or raise issues and concerns when necessary. Effective followers are proactive and have the courage to initiate change and not shy away from conflict. This workshop focuses on follower types, how to become an effective follower, and determinants of follower influence. You will learn about how effective you are as a follower, how to become more influential in your current position, and how to develop your own followers by delegating responsibility and authority to serve the best interest of your organization. Register at http://www.towson.edu/adminfinance/hr/training/coursesignup.asp
Date: Tuesday, December 4
Time: 9 a.m. – noon
Location: Administration Building, room 120
Presented by: Filiz Tabak, Professor, Department of Management
What’s Your Type? The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (Elective for the Workplace Professional Certificate and Management & Supervision Certificate)
Personality similarities and differences can facilitate or block your productivity. You can?t change the people you work with, but you can understand them better. This workshop will help you identify your own work style and sharpen interpersonal skills to heighten your personal job effectiveness. Learn how to work better with colleagues while remaining comfortable with yourself. Register at http://www.towson.edu/adminfinance/hr/training/coursesignup.asp
Date: Tuesday, December 4
Time: 1 – 4 p.m.
Location: Administration Building, room 120
Presented by: The Career Center
Budgeting (Required workshop for the Financial Knowledge Certificate)
Living within a budget is an important skill to master. Learn how easy it can be to create a personal budget. Register at http://www.towson.edu/adminfinance/hr/training/coursesignup.asp
Date: Monday, December 10
Time: Noon – 1 p.m. (Lunch provided. Please RSVP by Tuesday, December 4)
Location: Administration Building, room 120
Presented by: PNC Bank
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, December 10
Time: 2 – 3 p.m.
Location: Administration Building, room 120
Presented by: Environmental Health & Safety and the University Police
Diversity: Can It Work for Me? (Required workshop for the Workplace Professional Certificate, Management & Supervision Certificate, and Leadership Certificate)
Did you know that you play a key role in the success of Towson University 2016’s diversity goals? The demographics of our region continue to change and our population is becoming increasingly diverse. As employees of Towson University we all share responsibility for fostering a campus climate that is grounded in respect and inclusiveness. In this session you will learn how you can foster and support inclusiveness and respect in your workplace setting using the F.A.I.R. approach. Register at http://www.towson.edu/adminfinance/hr/training/coursesignup.asp
Date: Monday, December 17
Time: 9 a.m. – noon
Location: Administration Building, room 120
Presented by: Debbie Seeberger, Office Diversity & Equal Opportunity
Towson eLearning Center (TEC) Featured Course of the Month
Asserting Yourself Professionally [comm_10_a01_bs_enus] (Elective course for the Management & Supervision Certificate)
Do you sometimes wonder if your professional style is too passive-hesitant and weak? Or do you find yourself acting too aggressively toward your co-workers or subordinates–too critical and overbearing? Do you wonder if there is another professional style that might be better for you? If you answered yes to any of these questions, it’s a good time to learn to be an assertive business professional. This course will guide you as you move into a proactive, responsible, professional style. You’ll learn methods to help you identify an appropriate assertive style and strategies to prepare you use that style. You’ll also learn how to implement the assertive style in your work environment. With the assistance of this course, you’ll no longer worry about being “too passive” or “too aggressive.”
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.
