Friday, September 2, 2005
8:30 am – 12:30 pm in AD120
First Friday: What Every Towson Supervisor Needs to Know
Presented by: Office of Human Resources
The Office of Human Resources offers this monthly class to keep your supervisory skills and knowledge current. Learn the essentials of supervisory effectiveness from a team of campus experts. Topics include: how to hire and keep the best; how to manage performance (EPRDs); how to accurately manage time and leave; how to implement university values of customer service and diversity; how to manage within the bounds of employment law (fair practices); and what to do in case of medical emergencies.
Tuesday, September 20, 2005
9:00 am – 12:00 pm in AD120
Jack Cade’s Nightmare – A Supervisor’s Guide to Laws Affecting the Workplace
Presented by: Dan Leonard
This course shows how “common-sense” solutions can get supervisors into trouble. New and experienced supervisors are made aware of the costs and dangers in ignoring or improperly handling personnel problems covered by a wide range of federal regulations.
Friday, September 23, 2005
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm in AD120
Lunch & Learn: The Estimated Cost of Retirement
Presented by: Rebecca Hergenroeder, CFP, ChFC, MSFS, Hergenroeder Financial Advisors
Please join us to learn how to calculate your estimated cost of retirement. Also, explore questions such as: What are the sources of retirement income? How much will my employer and the government provide? How much will I have to save? What rate of return might I expect to achieve on my investments?
Monday, September 26, 2005
9:00 am – 12:00 pm in AD120
Grammar I: Basics of Grammar
Presented by: Dedire Woodward
Grammar – the rules that govern clear and effective writing – can strike fear into the heart of even the most hardened business professional. In this workshop, we will explore useful tips and easy methods to ensure that your writing is grammatically correct. We will discuss common problems from apostrophe usage to your vs. you’re, and you will leave with a personalized grammar checklist and a set of resources to make sure your writing always follows the standard rules of English.
TEC Featured Course of the Month
The Process of Interpersonal Communication (COMM0001)
It is almost impossible to be productive in today?s business environment without being an effective communicator. This is not as easy as it may seem, and ineffective communication is often at the core of a high proportion of the errors, misunderstandings, and conflicts that occur in the workplace. This course is designed to give you an understanding of the prime causes of poor communication, and, more importantly, the skills required to minimize their impact.
To register for these workshops, complete and submit the course registration form at: {http://wwwnew.towson.edu/adminfinance/hr/training/index.asp}.
Contact Kristi Yowell, Training & Development Manager, on x4-6012 or Cheryl Harris, Administrative Assistant, on x4-6015 for assistance.
