Spring 1998 Training Schedule

Flyers will be sent on a regular basis to all state employees regarding the Spring Training Schedule. Additional classes will be published via these flyers, on the e-mail, and through The Catalyst. To register, the registration form must be completed and submitted as directed.

Access 2.0 - Introduction Instructor: C. Morris In this beginning class, you will be create your own database; enter, edit and validate table data; get help; sort, find and filter table data; query for specific information; create and use forms; and print basic reports and mailing labels. Classes will be held from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m in Harborview Office Tower (HOT), room 102 C.

Prerequisite: Knowledge of computer operations, Windows experience, word processing, and database programs. Jan. 13; Jan. 20; Jan. 28; Feb. 11; and Feb. 18.

Access 2.0 - Intermediate Instructor: C. Morris This course will help you do advanced queries; use calculations in queries; create multiple and cross tab queries; use parameter and make table queries; advanced form design and advanced report design. Classes will be held from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m in HOT, room 102-C.

Prerequisite: Knowledge of computer operations, Windows experience, word processing, database programs and Access - Introduction Jan. 21; Jan. 27; Feb. 4; and Feb. 24

Access 2.0 - Advanced This class will show you how to import data from other sources into Access 2.0; advanced graphic techniques for forms and reports; how to use Access with Excel, Word and Mail Merge; and how to automate applications with macros. Classes are held in HOT, room 102-C.

Prerequisite: Knowledge of computer operations, Windows experience, word processing, database programs, Access Introduction and Intermediate Feb 3, 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.; Feb 26, 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Assets of Assertive Behavior Instructor: F. Muscarella Specifically, this seminar will focus on: the components of assertiveness, an assertiveness scale, ABC’s of assertion, role playing, assertive behavior and self-esteem, assertive/passive/aggressive behaviors, setting boundaries and more. Jan. 21, 8:30 a.m. - noon, HOT, room 103

Basic CPT-4 Coding Instructor: C. Lewis CPT-4 is a coding system used in every physician’s office and ambulatory care setting. This beginner’s class will introduce you to the CPT-4 coding book and coding guidelines. You will learn how to apply the CPT-4 codes from each coding section to each patient’s record. If your office has a CPT book that you can borrow for this class, bring it with you. You must attend all five classes.

Prerequisite: Medical Terminology I or equivalent knowledge March 9 - 23, Monday and Wednesday, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m., Basic Science Building (BSB), room 302

Basic ICD-9-CM Coding Instructor: C. Lewis This course is designed to provide an introduction to the basic principles and guidelines for assigning diagnostic and inpatient procedure codes with ICD-9-CM. At the conclusion of this course, the student will understand the format and significance of the three volumes of ICD-9-CM, demonstrate knowledge of ICD-9-CM conventions, apply the principles and guidelines for ICD-9-CM coding, and assign the correct diagnosis and procedure codes with ICD-9-CM. If your office has an ICD-9-CM book that you can borrow, bring it with you.

Prerequisite: Medical Terminology I and II or equivalent Jan. 12 - Feb. 23, Monday and Wednesday, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m., College of Nursing (CON), room 107; March 30 - May 6, Monday and Wednesday, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m., CON, room 107

Below the Bottom Line Instructor: M. Miller Discover the four attitudes that control our BOTTOM LINE. A fun approach to understanding what our bottom line is and how it can affect us and our business and relationships. April 28, 8:30 a.m. - noon, Admin/Library Bldg, room 100

Better Office Management Instructor: J. Rodriguez In this seminar you will learn to assert and maintain your authority; improve teamwork and cooperation and more. This course is recommended for supervisors and leaders. March 31, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Strom Thurmond Bldg. (STB), room 641

Building Leadership Skills Instructor: F. Muscarella This workshop focuses on leadership and supervisory skills for the supervisor. Specifically, you learn how to recognize and manage various types of difficult people; identify leadership tasks, and more. March 18, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., HOT, room 103

Business and Professional Communications Instructor: P. Borosky This course is designed to meet the needs of the professional communicator. Emphasized will be techniques of interviewing, being interviewed, panel discussions, symposiums, forum presentations, conducting meetings, and an introduction to Parliamentary procedure. April 14, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Admin/Library Bldg., room 100

Business Records Management Instructor: M. Shinn “I know we filed it, but I just can’t find it!” How often do you hear this familiar statement? With the technology of today’s office, a thorough and easily understood record-keeping system is essential. This course will show you how to develop a filing system that will eliminate unnecessary time lost searching for documents. Feb. 19, 8:30 a.m. - noon, HOT, room 103

Career and Personal Development in the New Millennium Instructor: D. Jessey This program shows that career development and personal change is an inside-out process. In this workshop, you will gain an understanding of the new work contract and the knowledge, skills, and tools to empower yourself. March 17, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. STB, room 641

Communicating with the Public Instructor: L. Shilling This workshop is designed for health professionals, health educators, and others who speak or write about health care. You will learn to speak understandably and persuasively, assess the reading level and human interest of materials you write, prepare a clear set of instructions, and use principles of clear communication in preparing speeches and written materials. Feb. 4 and 11, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Harper Student Center(HSC), room 439

Communication in the Workplace Instructor: F. Muscarella This workshop focuses on: verbal vs. nonverbal communication; the use of “I” and “you” statements; reflective listening; communication styles; and more. Feb. 11, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., HOT, room 103

Community CPR Instructor: Red Cross This course teaches recognizing and caring for breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults, infants and children. You will also be presented with information on injury prevention for people of all ages, and how to lead a healthy lifestyle. Upon successful completion of the course, participants are eligible for the American Red Cross Community CPR certificate. Feb. 4, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., HSC Auditorium April 1, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Admin/Library Bldg., room 107

Conflict Resolution in the Workplace Instructor: K. Shuler This program uses active learning techniques and experiential simulations to teach you how to manage workplace conflicts. Learn to improve your important relations at work by understanding unique conflict styles. April 28, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., STB, room 641

Dealing with the Aggressive Customer Instructor: F. Muscarella This seminar will focus on various signals of aggression; irrational behaviors; escalating emotions; verbal interventions; physical/personal safety techniques; and trauma tips. Casual dress is recommended. June 17, 8:30 a.m. - noon, HOT, room 103

Decisions and You! Instructor: M. Mille Discover the secrets of effective decision making. Learn how to follow some simple steps to insure that you become the decision maker you need to be. May 6, 8:30 a.m. - noon, HOT, room 103

Documentation: Record Keeping, Minutes and Notes Instructor: J. Ariail This class focuses on the process of taking accurate minutes and notes of committee or departmental meetings. If taking notes or minutes is in your job description, you should not miss this class. March 11, 10 a.m. - noon, HSC First Floor

Don’t Bore Me! Instructor: M. Miller A great program for managers, trainers or anyone else who has to make presentations to anyone on anything. June 9, 8:30 a.m. - noon, STB, room 641

Employee/Employer Relations: Progressive Discipline, the Grievance Process and Conflict Resolution Instructor: J. Jones This seminar explores discipline as an effective and positive management tool, using conflict resolution to improve communication and discussing why grievances are good for an organization. March 25, 9 a.m. - noon, HOT, room 103

Essential Skills for Support Staff Instructor: J. Rodriguez You will learn to master the 5 C’s of effective assertive communication, overcome common barriers to clear communication, identify personality differences, and review basic English rules and grammar. You will also learn to handle time, priorities and commitments skillfully, apply eight steps to resolve workplace conflicts, and manage your career for growth and satisfaction. Feb. 11 and March 3, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., STB, room 641

Excel 5.0 for Windows - Introduction This introductory course is a fast and easy way to learn the key features of Excel 5.0 for Windows by creating spreadsheets with little effort. To help you become familiar with Excel, the class opens with a brief overview of menus and the help feature. You then learn how to create and enter data into a simple worksheet, create formulas that automatically add numbers and put finishing touches on worksheets using bold and font changes. All classes are held from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m., HOT, room 102C.

Prerequisite: Knowledge of computer operations and Windows experience. Jan. 13; Jan. 22; Jan. 28; Feb 10; Feb 18; and Feb. 24

Excel 5.0 for Windows - Intermediate In this course, you will learn how to use the Function Wizard and macros which allow you to simplify many common spreadsheet tasks. You will also learn to use workbooks, list management and the Chart Wizard. Classes will be held from 1:30- 4 p.m., HOT, room 102-C.

Prerequisite: Introduction to Microsoft Excel 5.0 for Windows Jan 20; Jan 27; Feb 4; Feb 11; and Feb 25

Family and Medical Leave Act Instructor: J. Brandenburg Who is protected by this federal law? How does an employee qualify for protection under the act? What are the obligations of managers/supervisors and employees? Does leave granted under FMLA run concurrently with existing leave programs such as sick/annual/holiday leave, workers’ compensation, etc.? All classes are held in HOT, room 103. Jan. 28, 9 a.m. - noon; March 4, 9 a.m. - noon; April 23,1 - 4 p.m.; June 3, 9 a.m. - noon

Financial Planning for Retirement and Other Long Term Goals Instructor: HR Staff In this workshop, you will gain advice on how to plan for your future by setting long term goals, research sources of retirement income, and discuss the importance of personal savings and investments. March 31, 9 - 11 a.m., Admin/Library Bldg., room 100

Four Secrets of the Courageous Caregiver Instructor: M. Miller This program is designed as a tool which can be used to teach caregivers how to provide quality care, mutual respect and dignity for each person they come in contact with. Jan. 28, 8:30 a.m. - noon, Admin/Library Bldg., room 107

Fundamentals of Hiring Non-Trad-itional Employees Instructor: HR Staff This workshop will provide examples of the proper procedures to establish temporary grant positions; how to hire and pay non-FTE employees through added source procedures; how to properly use the dual employment policy; and how to access and maintain temporary pool staff. Feb. 25, 1 - 4 p.m., HOT, room 103; May 14, 9 a.m. - noon, HOT, room 103

Genderspeak Instructor: P. Ransom In this course, you will discuss the theories about gender communication, the differences in language choices men and women make on the job, and how to become a more effective gender communicator in the business world. March 5, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., HSC First Floor

Guide for Determining Allowable Costs to Sponsored Agreements All MUSC personnel having responsibility for purchasing goods and services under sponsored agreements must be knowledgeable of costs which may be appropriately charged to the agreements. The purpose of this class is to increase awareness in determining costs of work performed by MUSC personnel under sponsored agreements and related cost sharing/matching projects (centers). Classes are from 9 to 11 a.m. Jan. 20, STB, room 641; Feb. 11,Gazes Cardiac Bldg(GCB), room 125; March 12, GCB, room 125; April 14, GCB, room 125; May 14, GCB, room 125; and June 18, GCB, room 125

How to Deal with Difficult People Instructor: F. Muscarella This workshop will focus on how to handle difficult people and decrease their negative impact on your job. Specifically, you will learn: who these difficult people are; why they are difficult; strategies to deal with a difficult person and more. Jan. 29, 8:30 a.m. - noon, HOT, room 103

How to Make Conflict Work for You Instructor: F Muscarella This seminar focuses on expressing feelings of frustration, disappointment and anger without hurting (physically or emotionally) people in the process. You will learn: the difference between assertive, non-assertive and aggressive behavior; and three steps to handle your anger. March 26, 8:30 a.m. - noon, HOT, room 103

How to Stay Calm and Productive Under Pressure Instructor: F. Muscarella This workshop will focus on: skills to help you fight the feelings of being overwhelmed; learning to handle crises without losing your cool; using controlled anger when appropriate and effective; ways to overcome your resistance to changing unproductive habits; ways to respond to other people’s emotional outbursts; and helpful hints for those who have difficulty expressing their emotions. April 23, 8:30 a.m. - noon, HSC, First Floor

Humor in the Workplace Instructor: L. Shilling Laughter has been called the bullet proof vest that protects against the ravages of negative emotions. Research indicates that one trait of a healthy family and work group is a sense of play and humor. An atmosphere of fun can improve morale and increase creativity and productivity. Through the use of small group exercises and discussion, this workshop will help participants identify the benefits of play and humor, develop plans for improving their work environment, and enjoy their work more. April 22 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Admin/Library Bldg., room 107

I Need a Hug! Communicating through Touch Instructor: M. Miller This seminar is designed to help the average person learn how to use “touch” when they communicate. Learn the importance of body language, the power of touching and hugging, the types of hugs, and appropriate and inappropriate touching. Feb. 18, 8:30 a.m. - noon, HSC, First Floor

Influence: Getting Things Done When You’re Not in Charge Instructor: P. Glowatsky In this workshop, you will learn how to assess situations and plan actions that have the highest chance of success; develop positive political skills and build solid working relationships to get things done; and gain knowledge in how to influence others while maintaining your integrity. May 12, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., STB, room 641

Life Is An Attitude Instructor: F. Muscarella Attitude is the way you communicate your mood to others. It is your mental focus on the outside world and, therefore, can only be controlled by you. This workshop will assist you in putting these events in their proper perspective. May 13, 8:30 a.m. - noon, HOT, room 103

Managing Conflict and Criticism Effectively Instructor: J. Rodriguez This program offers eight ways to resolve workplace conflict, and a three step formula for delivering criticism in a positive, problem solving environment. Improve interpersonal skills and professionalism by learning these strategies. Feb. 24, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., STB, room 641

Medical Terminology I Instructor: B. Bailey In this course, students will learn the basic word components, identify and comprehend basic medical terms, and gain the ability to construct words using the learned word parts. Jan. 13 - Feb. 19, Tuesday and Thursday, 5:15 - 6:15 p.m., Clinical Science Building, room 628; April 21 - May 28, Tuesday and Thursday,5:15 - 6:15 p.m., CSB, room 628

Medical Terminology II Instructor: B Bailey This course is designed to follow Medical Terminology I and is a more detailed study of medical terms and their meanings.

Prerequisite: Medical Terminology I March 3 - April 9, Tuesday and Thursday 5:15 - 6:15 p.m., CSB, room 628

Motivation: Solutions to an Age-Old Problem Instructor: F. Muscarella For many of us, getting others to do things is like pulling teeth. This seminar will provide new ideas, concepts and methods to increase motivation in others and ourselves. Feb. 25, 8:30 a.m. - noon, HOT, room 103

Myers-Briggs Personality Type Indicator Instructor: J. Belcher The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is the most widely used personality inventory in history. By taking this instrument, you can learn valuable insight about yourself and the people you interact with. During this workshop, you will meet briefly to discuss the MBTI, take the MBTI individually, then return to receive an consultation of your communication style. March 4, 1 - 4 p.m., HOT, room 103; June 18, 9 a.m. - noon, HOT, room 103

Of Course You’re Angry Instructor: F. Muscarella This seminar will look at how mishandled anger damages relationships and decreases work productivity. Specifically, you will learn about: causes and characteristics of anger, hidden anger, and ways to control your anger. May 27, 8:30 a.m. - noon, HOT, room 103

Office Manners: Appropriate Etiquette, Dress, and Language Instructor: T. Waldrep This course will address relationships and etiquette in the workplace; effective, tasteful correspondence (including e-mails and facsimiles); and dressing to projects a stylish, professional image. March 4, 1 - 3 p.m., HSC, First Floor

Polishing Your Presentation Skills Instructor: P. Borosky Learn to inspire any audience with the techniques in this interactive workshop. Topics include the communication model, audience analysis, elements of delivery, and visual aids. April 1, 8:30 am to 4 p.m. and April 2, 8:30 a.m. - noon, HOT, room 103

Positive Confrontation Instructor: M. Miller Confronting someone on something on which we disagree is never pleasant, however, unless we face and resolve conflict our business and relationships suffer. Learn how to understand and deal with negative responses in others. May 21, 8:30 a.m. - noon, HSC, First Floor

Positive Impressions - Resume Writing and Interviewing Skills Instructor: J. Belcher During this workshop, you will learn tips to make your resume’ and your interview memorable and successful. Bring a sample resume’, and leave with a revitalized, eye-catching draft for a new resume’. April 8, 9 a.m. - noon, HOT, room 103

PowerPoint 4.0 - Introduction This graphics program lets you produce slides for business presentations.The course covers the basics, how to manage your documents and get help; how to enter text into your presentation; use drawing tools, Word and Clip Art; change the overall look of your presentation, and print your presentation. Classes will be held from 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in HOT, room102 C.

Prerequisite: Knowledge of computer operations, Windows experience and word processing. Jan. 14; Jan. 29; Feb. 6; Feb. 12; and Feb. 19

PowerPoint 4.0 - Intermediate This graphics program lets you produce and enhance slides for business presentation. This course covers working with multiple presentations; tricks and tips to work with slides; powerful slide creation features; adding a table or graph to your presentation; inserting an organizational chart, and an introduction to slide transitions. Classes will be held from 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in HOT, room 102 C.

Prerequisite: Knowledge of computer operations, Windows experience, word processing and PowerPoint Introduction Jan. 22 ; Jan. 30; Feb. 13; and Feb. 25

PowerPoint 4.0 - Advanced This course covers customizing PowerPoint, advanced presentation management; enhancing your slide show, interfacing PowerPoint with other products, using Ole 2.0 to enhance your presentation; putting it together and printing.

Prerequisite: Knowledge of computer operations, Windows experience, word processing, PowerPoint Introduction and Intermediate. Classes will be held from 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in HOT, room 102-C. Feb 10 and Feb 27

Power to Be Your Best Instructor: F. Muscarella This workshop will assist you to better understand who you are and your strengths. The workshop focus will be on barriers to self effectiveness, building blocks to self esteem, characteristics of successful leaders and more. June 11, 8:30 a.m. - noon, HOT, room 103

Punctuation Marks: Where, When, Why? Instructor: T. Waldrep This workshop will refresh your memory - or teach you for the first time - the where, when, and why of punctuation marks. Feb. 3, 1 - 5 p.m., HSC, First Floor

Retirement Benefits Under the South Carolina and Police Officers Retirement Systems Instructor: HR Staff You will learn when you will be eligible for retirement benefits, how benefits are calculated and paid, how to get an estimate of benefits and more! April 28, 2 - 4 p.m., Admin/Library Bldg., room 100

Revitalizing Your Career Instructor: P. Glowatsky This workshop will help you put the spark back in work to improve your productivity and fulfillment, benefiting both you and your organization. Through exploration of your situation, assets, needs and goals, you will develop a plan to jump-start your career without jumping ship. Career stages and specific actions that maximize effectiveness, visibility and satisfaction will be discussed. March 19, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Harborview Office Tower (HOT), room 103

Sexual Harassment This seminar explains the law and MUSC policy, EEOC definitions of sexual harassment and the responsibility and potential liability of employers/supervisors. It will also deal with managing the difficult employee and suggest effective responses to sexual harassment. Date and time to be announced

Smile to Impress Instructor: J. Belcher The more you know about interviewing, the better prepared you will be to show you are the best candidate. In today’s fast paced world, we often focus on things for less than 60 seconds. When you get your point across in 60 seconds or less, you increase your odds that the person asking the question will listen to your response. Feb. 5, 9 a.m. - noon, HOT, room 103; May 13, 1 - 4 p.m., HOT, room 103

Social Security Benefits Instructor: M. Sohl In this seminar, a representative from the Social Security Office will present information on the benefits you can expect to receive from this program. May 19, 9 - 11 a.m., Admin/Library Bldg., room 100

Speed Reading Instructor: A. Fleshman Speed Reading will increase your reading rate and maintain or improve your comprehension. This course is designed for those who already have good comprehension but simply want to read more in less time. The areas of focus include evaluating current rate and comprehension, speeding up the reading process, changing technique according to varying needs, developing flexibility and improving comprehension by improving concentration, and understanding text structure. March 11 and 12, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., HOT, room 103

Strength of Criticism and Compliments Instructor: F. Muscarella Giving compliments enhances peoples’ self worth, but compliments may be difficult for some of us to receive. Specifically, this seminar will focus on valid and invalid criticism, receiving and giving criticism, taking the sting out of criticism, assertiveness and criticism, guidelines for giving positive feedback (compliments), negative feedback, and giving and receiving compliments. April 30, 8:30 a.m. - noon, HOT, room 103

Stress Management Instructor: F. Muscarella This workshop will help you define the current stressors in your life and learn new ways to cope with them. You will learn to manage stress by focusing on a variety of wellness approaches. In addition, this seminar will focus on various relaxation techniques, types of stress, its causes, and stress buffers. Comfortable attire is recommended. March 12, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Admin/Library Bldg., room 100

Supervisory Skills Instructor: J. Rodriguez This workshop is designed for managers, supervisors, and other workplace leaders.You will gain the leading edge in supervisory skills so that under your leadership, your employees will grow in competence, confidence and be on their way to becoming peak performers. Part I will be “The Basics of Effective Supervision,” Part II will be “Coaching for Improved Performance” and Part III will be “The Power of Teamwork.” Part 1, Jan. 22, 8:30 a.m - 4 p.m., HOT, room 103; Part 1, May 5, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Strom Thurmond Building (STB), room 641; Part 2, Feb. 12, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., HOT, room 103; Part 3, March 10, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., HOT, room 103

Telephone Tools and Techniques This course will provide comprehensive training on telephone etiquette and the MUSC telephone system. Using active phone sets, participants will learn to make productive and effective calls, use listening skills and improve customer service through the correct usage of the telephone system. All classes will be held at University Communication, 25 Ehrhardt St. Jan. 20, 9 a.m. - noon; Feb. 19, 9am - noon; March 17, 9 a.m. - noon; April 23, 9 a.m. - noon; May 19, 9 a.m. - noon

Time Management and Personal Leadership Instructor: D. Jessey This program helps you become more effective, more balanced and less stressed. This program is based on the acclaimed research of Stephen Covey (Seven Habits of Highly Effective People) and Lou Tice (Investment in Excellence). Feb. 26, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., HOT, room 103

Tools for Change Instructor: P. Glowatsky Health care professionals are faced with the challenge of transforming themselves and their organizations while continuing to act as change agents for patients and families. This series of workshops is designed to help employees at all levels develop and refine skills needed to create effective, positive change in their own lives and the lives of others. Participants are required to attend the foundation workshop (The Basics of Change) before attending advanced workshops. Participants can choose to attend all of the advanced workshops, or select those that are pertinent to them.

• The Basics of Change Central to being able to adapt to change and facilitate change in others is a sound understanding of the basic dynamics of the change process. This workshop will review two models of change that operate simultaneously and review skills needed in a time of rapid change. Jan. 29, 1 - 5 p.m., HOT, room 103; Feb. 3, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., HOT, room 103
• Group Activities and Exercises to Drive Change Participants in this seminar will learn by experience as they are led through a series of activities designed to support change. Facilitation skill basics will be covered and participants will have an opportunity to facilitate during this session. Prerequisite: The Basics of Change May 19 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., STB, room 641
• Managing Energy and Time When Stress is High This workshop will focus on managing energy and time during transitions. Participants will explore their own stress responses and develop ways to maintain productivity while effectively dealing with the transitions at hand. Prerequisite: The Basics of Change June 2, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., STB, room 641
• Managing for Organizational Transition This seminar helps managers help employees and colleagues make positive transitions. Managers will learn ways to move people through the stages of change and how to deal with the emotions stirred up during a change process. Group and individual techniques that maximize forward movement will be emphasized. Prerequisite: The Basics of Change March 24, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., STB, room 641
• Understanding the Impact of Personality Style This workshop will address what different people need in times of transition, the contributions of different personality styles and how to help people adapt to different change initiatives. Prerequisite: The Basics of Change March 5, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., HOT, room 103
• Working with Resistance In this seminar, the phenomenon of resistance will be explored in depth, with specific techniques to transform resistance to motivation. Real work situations will be used to promote practical problem-solving. Prerequisite: The Basics of Change April 23. 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., HOT, room 103

Understanding the Employee Performance Management System Instructors: S. Carullo and J. Jones Are you tired of wondering who to call for information? Are you uncertain about how to complete an accurate and successful evaluation report/session? In this seminar, you will learn how to use the EPMS to improve work performance and encourage the growth and development of your employees. April 22, 9 a.m. - noon, HOT, room 103; June 4, 9 a.m. - noon, HOT, room 103

Using Time Wisely Instructor: R. Davis You will learn how to identify priorities, set goals, make decisions, boost productivity, and the best and worst time use habits. Get all of this and have a good time in this seminar designed to inspire and enlighten. May 20, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Admin/Library Bldg., room 100

When Bad Things Happen Instructor: M. Miller Every organization has been hit with divorce, death, problems, layoffs, firings, and any kind of loss imaginable. Each loss can cost you money if it’s not handled well. Learn how you can be able to effectively handle loss in your personal and professional life. March 4, 8:30 a.m. - noon, Harper Student Center (HSC), 1st Floor

Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning Instructor: J. Good You can make life easier for yourself and your beneficiaries by avoiding unnecessary legal hassles. It just takes a little planning and information. You will receive help with both at this seminar provided by a legal expert. June 3, 9 a.m. - noon, Admin/Library Bldg., room 107

Windows for Beginners This introductory class gives the first time Windows user a working knowledge of this new environment. This course covers components of Windows, a mouse and keyboard review, icons, scrolling/sizing and moving windows, closing windows, Help, the Network Applications Window, accessing applications, multi-tasking and toggling, and exiting Windows. Classes are held in HOT, room 102-C. Jan. 14, 1:30 - 4 p.m.; Jan. 16, 8:30 - 11 a.m.; Jan. 21, 1:30 - 4 p.m.; Feb. 3, 1:30 - 4 p.m.; Feb. 9, 1 - 4 p.m.; Feb. 19, 1:30 - 4 p.m.

WordPerfect 6.1 for Windows - Introduction This introductory skills course is a fast and easy way to learn the key features of WordPerfect 6.1 for faster word processing with less effort. A variety of practical work-related examples are used throughout this class to help you see how easy it is to learn the basics of WordPerfect 6.1. You’ll learn how to create, edit, print, and manage documents, as well as enhance their appearance with templates and fonts. Classes are held in HOT, room 102-C. Prerequisite: Knowledge of computer operations and Windows experience. Jan. 12, 1 - 4 p.m.; Jan. 15, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.; Jan. 23, 1 - 4 p.m.; Feb. 2, 1 - 4 p.m.; Feb. 17, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.; Feb. 23, 1 - 4 p.m.

WordPerfect 6.1 for Windows - Intermediate In this course, you will master additional features of WordPerfect 6.1. You’ll learn to create and use your own formatting styles, tables, headers and footers, customize toolbars and automate repetitive tasks with macros. Classes are held in HOT, 102-C. Prerequisite: Introduction to WordPerfect 6.1 for Windows Jan. 16, 1 - 4 p.m.; Jan. 23, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.; Feb. 5, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.; Feb. 20, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.

WordPerfect 6.1 for Windows - Advanced In this class, you will learn about merge; how to customize button bars, sort, outline, fax, bookmark, index and other advanced techniques. Classes are held in Harborview 102-C. Prerequisite: Introduction and Intermediate WordPerfect 6.1 for Windows Jan. 19, 1 - 4:30 p.m.; Jan. 26, 1 - 4:30 p.m.; Feb. 5, 1 - 4:30 p.m.; Feb. 20, 1 - 4:30 p.m.

Written and Spoken Grammar: This Troublesome English Language Instructor: T. Waldrep Is grammar something created by English teachers to torture students? If you have ever received a poorly written memo or cringed when you hear poor grammar coming across the telephone line, you will answer with a resounding “No.” This workshop will help you avoid mistakes covering the top ten grammatical errors— what they are and how to fix them. Feb. 18, 1 - 5 p.m., HSC, 1st Floor

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