Please note: If Towson University opens late on a day that a workshop is scheduled, the workshop will be cancelled and rescheduled as soon as possible.
Improving Personal Productivity (NEW workshop)
Learn to manage simultaneous responsibilities and projects by learning how to set S.M.A.R.T. goals, manage your time, handle interruptions, delegate tasks, avoid procrastination, identify and focus on priorities, and organize your desk and yourself. Register at {http://www.towson.edu/adminfinance/hr/training/coursesignup.asp}. Date: Thursday, February 2
Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location: Administration Building room 120
Presented by: Mike Noll, Office of Human Resources
Emergency Preparedness/Active Shooter Training
Emergency Preparedness – Every day 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 disaster 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, February 6
Time: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location: Administration Building room 120
Presented by: Environmental Health & Safety and the University Police
Supervising Student Employees (Elective workshop for the Workplace Professional Certificate) This workshop will define your role as a supervisor to student employees. You will learn how this generation of students likes to work and learn. We will explore ways to create an environment that supports students in gaining and refining necessary skills for the workplace. You?ll learn how to give feedback, reward, and recognize your student employees. This workshop will also address strategies for when things don?t go as planned.
Date: Wednesday, February 8
Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location: Administration Building room 120
Presented by: Mike Noll, Office of Human Resources
Performance Management: The Supervisor’s Role for supervisors/managers (Required workshop for the Management & Supervision Certificate and the Performance Management Competency Focus)
This course, formerly titled Conducting Effective Performance Reviews, is designed to teach supervisors the Performance Management System at Towson University. Representatives from Human Resources will go over each step of the process. Topics include the goals and pitfalls of performance evaluation along with the mechanics of completing the evaluation form. You will also have an opportunity to share ideas with colleagues on how to involve your employees in productive dialogue and actions related to performance. Register at {http://www.towson.edu/adminfinance/hr/training/coursesignup.asp}
Date: Thursday, February 9
Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location: Administration Building room 120
Presented by: Jo Ann Joseph, Office of Human Resources
Relationship Strategies (Elective workshop for the Workplace Professional Certificate and the Management & Supervision Certificate)
You will get insight into relationship strategies and behavioral communication styles. Communication is a key strategy to help in any relationship?knowing the type of personality you are communicating with will go a long way toward breaking down barriers. We will cover: the four basic behavior types, how to easily determine the personality style of everyone you meet, how to behave in a way that will improve your compatibility with anyone, how to accelerate the process of getting to genuinely know people, and how to understand your own personality and why you act the way you do.
Date: Thursday, February 14
Time: Noon to 1 p.m.
Location: AD333 (updated location)
Presented by: Rodney Urand, Office of Technology Services
Business Writing I (Elective workshop for the Workplace Professional Certificate)
Your writing ability is a key element to your professional success. This course will help you strengthen business writing skills, allowing you to communicate more effectively in the workplace. Participants will learn to structure written communication, express thoughts in a concise manner, and use appropriate business language. This course applies to a variety of business documents, including memoranda, email, and business reports. Participants will perform in-class exercises and analyze workplace writing samples in order to refine their skills. Register at {http://www.towson.edu/adminfinance/hr/training/coursesignup.asp}
Date: Wednesday, February 22
Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location: Administration Building, room 120
Presented by: Tina Kelleher, Department of English
Speak Up!
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: Wednesday, February 22
Time: 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Location: Administration Building, room 120
Presented by: Debra Seeberger, Office Diversity & Equal Opportunity
Creative Leadership (Required workshop for the Leadership Certificate)
Towson has asked, “What does it mean to ‘Think Outside’?” Creativity. Innovation. These are the secrets to leadership and organizational success. Creative energy and ideas exist throughout the entire organization and are just waiting to be tapped into and discovered. As you continue your development as a leader and consider the goals of the university, it is imperative that you learn techniques to inspire and support an environment of creativity, innovation, and passion. Attend this workshop to learn how to uncover the hidden creativity in your organization, uncover strategies to enhance and encourage workplace creativity and innovation, identify creativity barriers, and continue to build upon your personal leadership strengths. Register at {http://www.towson.edu/adminfinance/hr/training/coursesignup.asp}
Date: Thursday, February 23
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Lunch will be provided if you register by February 17th)
Location: Administration Building room 120
Presented by: Laurie Friedman, Strategic Business Consulting
Towson eLearning Center (TEC) Featured Course of the Month
Effective Intercultural Relationships, comm_12_a02_bs_enus (Elective course for the Workplace Professional certificate and the Management and Supervision certificate)
This eLearning course can be taken in place of the instructor-led workshop Bridging the Cultural Gap. In this course, you will learn about the many ways in which mini- to macro-cultural behavior and attitude can vary, around the corner and around the world. This course will prepare you to understand and relate better to people with different cultural backgrounds, thus making your business deals with them easier and helping you avoid costly misunderstandings. Complete this online course any time you like at {http://www.towson.edu/tec} (User name = your Towson seven digit 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} or by phone at x4-6012.
