Procurement & Contracts 101 (Required course for the University Business Certificate)
This course is 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 on December 3, 1999. 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: Thursday, December 1, 2011
Time: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Administration Building room 120
Presented by: Financial Services
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, December 5, 2011
Time: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location: Administration Building room 120
Presented by: Environmental Health & Safety and the University Police
Conducting Effective Meetings (Elective for the Management & Supervision Certificate)
Do you often feel like meetings are taking over? Meetings do serve a purpose and are a workplace necessity, but effective, productive meetings don’t just happen. Learn to make the most efficient use of your time and that of other meeting participants through proper planning, good facilitation, and follow-through.
Date: Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location: Administration Building room 120
Presented by: Mark Emmel, Office of Human Resources, University of Baltimore
Coaching and Counseling for Improved Performance for Managers and Supervisors (Elective for the Management & Supervision Certificate)
Effectively supervising others requires you to coach and counsel your employees. This workshop will differentiate between coaching and counseling; define the supervisor’s role in each; review necessary communication skills to be an effective coach and counselor; discuss effective techniques for monitoring performance and giving meaningful feedback; and review how to hold counseling sessions that are straightforward, fair, and consistent.
Date: Thursday, December 8, 2011
Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location: Administration Building room 120
Presented by: Jo Ann Joseph, Office of Human Resources
Motivating Employees in a Tough Economy
Even in a tough economy when budgets are tight, you can make investments in your employees without costing you a lot of money. These investments have both short-term and long-term pay offs in increased levels of commitment and productivity for your employees. Register online at {http://www.towson.edu/adminfinance/hr/training/coursesignup.asp}.
Date: Monday, December 12, 2011
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, December 12, 2011
Time: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location: Cook Library 404B
Presented by: Environmental Health & Safety and the University Police
Towson eLearning Center (TEC) Featured Course of the Month
Making Decisions Ethically, pd_02_a01_bs_enus (Elective course for the Leadership Certificate)
What is an ethical decision? Many studies show that businesspeople have an intuitive understanding of right and wrong, but that they find difficulty in explaining their judgments. This course provides the conceptual framework for discussing business ethics and the tool kit for making ethical decisions. 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.
