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 possibble.
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, October 3
Time : 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location: Administration Building room 120
Presented by: Environmental Health & Safety and the University Police
Travel Card Program ? Diner?s MasterCard (Elective course for the University Business Certificate)
This workshop will provide information on all the benefits available using the University?s travel credit card program, Diner?s Mastercard. Applications for this program will also be available during the workshop. All faculty/staff, full-time, part-time, regular and contingent are eligible to participate in the travel card program. This workshop is not available for student employees at this time. Register online at {http://www.towson.edu/adminfinance/fiscalplanning/financialservices/Training-SeminarListing.asp}.
Date: Tuesday, October 4
Time: 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Administration Building room 120
Presented by: Financial Services
Diversity: Can It Work for Me? (Required course for the Leadership Certificate, Management & Supervision and the Workplace Professional Certificate)
Did you know that you play a key role in the success of Towson University?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 online at {http://www.towson.edu/adminfinance/hr/training/coursesignup.asp}.
Date: Wednesday, October 5
Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location: Administration Building room 120
Presented by: Debra Seeberger, Office Diversity & Equal Opportunity
Introduction to the Business Travel Process (Core course for the University Business Certificate)
An all-inclusive seminar that will walk you through the entire process including policies and procedures for business travel, planning the trip, choosing payment options, completing the online forms, and obtaining reimbursement. This seminar is for new employees and employees who are new to the process. Register at {http://www.towson.edu/adminfinance/fiscalplanning/financialservices/training_travel_register.html}.
Date: Wednesday, October 5
Time: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Administration Building room 120
Presented by: Financial Services
Jack Cade?s Nightmare – A Supervisor?s Guide to Laws Affecting the Workplace (Required course for the Management and Supervision Certificate)
This workshop for supervisors and managers 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. Register online at {http://www.towson.edu/adminfinance/hr/training/coursesignup.asp}.
Date: Thursday, October 6
Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location: Administration Building, room 120
Presented by: Dan Leonard, Director of The President’s Leadership Institute & Fair Practices Officer
Annual TUSC Staff Development Conference
Come spend a half day or the full day learning, meeting fellow staff, and of course eating and winning prizes. More information at {http://pages.towson.edu/sdc/}.
Date: Thursday, October 13
Time: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: University Union
Presented by: TUSC
Civility in the Workplace (Elective course for the Workplace Professional Certificate and Management and Supervision Certificate)
Workplace incivility is a leading cause of lost time and low productivity among employees. In contrast, the more civil the workplace, the higher quality of work life, quantity, and quality of work contained within. Attend this workshop to become aware of behaviors that contribute to productivity as well as those that inhibit it, learn tools to help deal with others who act inappropriately, and how to partner with team members to establish expectations for working together and building cohesive relationships. You will gain valuable knowledge, tools, and action steps to create a more civil working environment. Register at {http://www.towson.edu/adminfinance/hr/training/coursesignup.asp}.
Date: Monday, October 17
Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location: Administration Building, room 120
Presented by: Chrystal George Mwangi, University of Maryland, College Park
Accounts Payable (Required course for the University Business Certificate)
This workshop is offered to guide new and current employees through the process of paying university invoices and vouchers. With a focus on interaction and improving productivity and communication, this seminar will walk you through the mysteries of getting bills paid. Topics include: basic purchasing procedures, coding invoices for payment, how to process invoices and payments, paying consultants, catering, special payments, using petty cash, and other reimbursement methods. Register at {http://www.towson.edu/adminfinance/fiscalplanning/financialservices/Training-SeminarListing.asp}.
Date: Wednesday, October 19
Time: 10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location: Administration Building, room 120
Presented by: Financial Services
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: Monday, October 24
Time: 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Location: Administration Building, room 120
Presented by: Debra Seeberger, Office Diversity & Equal Opportunity
Employee/Employer Relations and the Supervisor (Elective course for the Management & Supervision Certificate)
This course for supervisors and managers will provide you with information on university employee relations topics, including managing performance (such as probationary evaluations, annual evaluations, and deadlines), handling time and leave issues (such as excessive absenteeism and tardiness), disciplinary actions and procedures, and also a review of employee rights to appeal disciplinary actions. Register at {http://www.towson.edu/adminfinance/hr/training/coursesignup.asp}.
Date: Wednesday, October 26
Time: 1 p.m. to 4 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 invests in your employees without costing you 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: Thursday, October 27
Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location: Administration Building, room 120
Presented by: Mike Noll, Office of Human Resources
Towson eLearning Center (TEC) Featured Course of the Month: Presenting Successfully (comm_05_a01_bs_enus)
There are a number of basic types of presentations, but all presentations have four things in common: a presenter, an audience, a venue, and a message. This course concentrates on showing how each of these vital elements has to be taken into account when preparing a presentation. Presenting is a skill that needs to be learned and practiced, starting with how you prepare, and you will be shown a simple but powerful method for selecting the right content, and then structuring it. Controlling nerves is an important part of preparing, and this course helps you to remove anxieties in the presentation environment by making sure that the venue is set up correctly, and ensuring that you rehearse appropriately. 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 4-6015.
