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.
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, March 5
Time: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location: Administration Building room 120
Presented by: Environmental Health & Safety and the University Police
Mock Hearing for Supervisors/Managers (Elective workshop for the Management & Supervision Certificate)
Are you prepared for a grievance/disciplinary hearing? Gain knowledge of expectations and the process by participating in the mock grievance/disciplinary hearing based upon multiple hypothetical workplace scenarios. Recommended prerequisite: Employee/Employer Relations and the Supervisor or equivalent training. Register at {http://www.towson.edu/adminfinance/hr/training/coursesignup.asp}.
Date: Thursday, March 8
Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location: Administration Building room 120
Presented by: Jo Ann Joseph, Office of Human Resources
Critical Thinking and Decision Making (Required course for the Workplace Professional Certificate, and an elective course for the Management & Supervision Certificate and the Leadership Certificate)
Is critical thinking important in the workplace? Is effective decision making imperative for workplace success? Of course they are – yet knowing isn’t enough. When lacking in the workplace, it’s common to see less-than-optimal products and services, group conformity, lack of creativity, and reduced effectiveness of decisions. This workshop will provide techniques to balance and incorporate critical thinking and decision making into everyday activities. You will learn to improve your evaluation and analysis of ideas, determine the best courses of action, resolve problems, and make sound decisions. Register at {http://www.towson.edu/adminfinance/hr/training/coursesignup.asp}.
Date: Thursday, March 8
Time: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Administration Building room 120
Presented by: Mike Noll, Office of Human Resources
Working With Transgender Students on the College Campus (Diversity workshop)
College campuses across the United States are beginning to see an increase in the enrollment of students who identify as gender variant and/or transgender. We have learned much in recent years about the unique challenges facing transgender students and how we, as educators, can better support their personal, social, academic and professional success. Sponsored by LGBT Student Development, this workshop will explore the topic of gender variance, explore some of the unique challenges facing transgender and gender variant students and prepare faculty and staff with the information needed to create a more inclusive classroom and campus climate. Register at {http://www.towson.edu/adminfinance/hr/training/coursesignup.asp}.
Date: Monday, March 12
Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location: Administration Building room 120
Presented by: Center for Student Diversity
Tax Advantage Investing (Required workshop for the Financial Knowledge Certificate)
To build a nest egg for the future, it is important to understand how to use the various saving and investing products available. Register at {http://www.towson.edu/adminfinance/hr/training/coursesignup.asp}.
Date: Monday, March 12
Time: Noon to 1 p.m. (Lunch provided. Please RSVP by Monday, March 5th)
Location: Administration Building room 120
Presented by: PNC Bank
Speak Up! (Diversity workshop)
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, March 21
Time: 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Location: Administration Building, room 120
Presented by: Debra Seeberger, Office Diversity & Equal Opportunity
Grammar II: Finding Your Inner Grammar (Elective workshop for the Workplace Professional Certificate and Management and Supervision Certificate)
Nervous about writing? Afraid that your grammar isn’t up to snuff? This workshop will help you realize you know more than you think you know. In this workshop, you will assess your grammar skills, identify your writing strengths, and practice writing exercises to display your strengths and develop your grammar proficiency. Prerequisite: Grammar I or significant writing experience. Register at {http://www.towson.edu/adminfinance/hr/training/coursesignup.asp}.
Date: Thursday, March 22
Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location: Administration Building, room 120
Presented by: Carol Pippen, Department of English
Towson eLearning Center (TEC) Featured Course of the Month
Managing Workforce Generations: Introduction to Cross-generational Employees (Elective course for the Workplace Professional certificate and the Management and Supervision certificate)
What does becoming a manager involve? What skills are needed to be a good one, and what will others expect of you? These are all natural questions for anyone who is about to become a manager, or who has recently been promoted. Moving into a first management role represents possibly one of the biggest changes in your working life. The transition from player to manager is an exciting, but challenging, one. It takes most people out of an area in which they have been comfortable and successful for some time into more unfamiliar territory. Moving from being one of the team to leading it can be daunting.
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} or by phone at x4-6012.
