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HR Management to offer training courses

The following training courses are offered by the University Human Resources Management. To register, visit http://www.musc.edu/hrm/training. For information, call 792-2818 or 792-2657.

Accounting 101
9 a.m. to noon. Module 1: Jan. 18; Module 2: Feb. 12; Module 3: March 17. All modules will be held in Room 322, College of Nursing and are for university administrative personnel only
MUSC financial and administrative support personnel are responsible for a variety of accounting and financial responsibilities. Accounting 101 is designed to introduce administrators to ‘need to know’ information regarding these duties; as well as, basic accounting information. Representatives from MUSC’s Finance Division will offer this training in a nine-hour certificate program that focuses on daily, monthly and year-end job responsibilities of administrative and financial support staff at MUSC.

Business Writing
8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Jan. 29, Room 803 Harborview Office Tower (HOT) 
In this workshop, participants will learn how to avoid mistakes in everyday business correspondence (e-mails, memos, etc) by getting a comprehensive, confidence-building review of the basic rules of grammar, capitalization, word usage, sentence structure, and punctuation. Participants will also learn how to organize and write strong, action-oriented business correspondence to get the reader’s attention and the desired results.

Project Management 101
9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Feb. 5, Room 803 HOT
Project Management 101 is an instructor-led class involving a combination of lecture, multimedia presentations, and hands-on exercises and activities.
The class includes project management terms; project management framework; project management fundamentals; project life cycle; roles, responsibilities, and expectations of project stakeholders and team members; software development lifecycle and how it interconnects with the project life cycle. Cost for the workshop is $50. The intra-institutional transfer may be made out to OCIO-IS and sent to University Training and Development when registering.

Employee Relations 101
9 a.m. to noon, Feb. 7, Room 803 HOT
  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. The session will provide an overview of policies and procedures. Managers are encouraged to attend.

Anti-Harassment Training
9 a.m. to noon, Feb. 26 and Sept. 9, Room 803 HOT 
MUSC is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not tolerate any form of harassment or intimidation based upon sex, race, color, age, religion, national origin, disability or any other factor. This anti-harassment training provides employees and supervisors with useful information about harassment and discrimination issues within the workplace.

Employee Performance Management Systems Workshop (EPMS)
9 a.m. to 11 a.m., March 11, Room 803 HOT
Do you want to know how to properly use the EPMS form? Are you tired of wondering who to call for information on EPMS? Are you uncertain about how to complete an accurate and successful evaluation report/session? In this half-day seminar, you will learn how to use the EPMS to improve work performance and encourage the growth and development of your employees. Managers are encouraged to attend.

Teamwork: The Impact of Communication, Collaboration and Cooperation on Achieving Team Goals
9 to 11 a.m., March 20, Room 803 HOT
This class focuses on how communication impacts teamwork and workplace harmony. It provides opportunities for the employees to work as team using their collaboration and conflict management skills. Participants will be able to identify individual/group behavior/attitudes that contribute or hinder the accomplishment of an assigned task; collaborate with the workgroup to brainstorm solutions and plans to accomplish an assigned task; explain the impact of perceptions on communication and interaction of individuals in workgroups; and apply the principles of conflict management in resolving individual and/or group conflict.

Embracing Cultural Uniqueness
9 a.m. to noon, March 25, Room 803, HOT
Understanding cultural diversity aspects such as race, age, ethnicity, and disability is an important basis for creating a respectable workplace. Participants attending this session will receive training regarding: communication, cultural competency, embracing uniqueness, what constitutes harassment, regulatory practices and federal law. This class will provide participants with an opportunity to apply knowledge to hands-on case studies. Instructors from the Affirmative Action/EEO office and the Department of Human Resources Management will provide an overview of many aspects of cultural competence in the workplace. Managers are encouraged to attend.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
9 a.m. to noon, April 10, Room 803 HOT
How do I pay my employees when they are on FMLA Leave? Do you have an employee out of work due to the birth of a baby? Do you have an employee whose mother or father is in the hospital an wants to be there with them? Do you have an employee who has had surgery and is out of work? If you have answered yes to any of these questions, you probably should know more about the Family and Medical Leave Act. What are the eligible requirements? What is the duration of FMLA? Are absences paid or unpaid? Participants must be a university employee to attend.

Employment 101
9 a.m. to noon, Feb. 13, April 22, Aug. 26 and Oct. 7, Room 803 HOT
Selecting the right person for the job is the beginning of a productive employment relationship. This seminar reviews applicable labor and hiring laws, interview techniques and record keeping. At the conclusion of the session, managers will be provided the tools and resources necessary to conduct interviews and make positive employment selection decisions. Managers are encouraged to attend.

Understanding Compensation and Classification
10 a.m. to noon, May 13 and Sept. 18, Room 803 HOT
This workshop is designed to educate hiring managers on the classification and compensation policy. The following topics will be covered, but not limited to desk audit, re-classification, salary differences, salary adjustments, promotions, and Updates. The instructor will also discuss the process for creating new positions and descriptions. Hiring managers are encouraged to attend.

Preparing for Retirement
8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Feb. 8; 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (part 1), May 22 and 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (part 2), May 23; 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (part 1) Aug. 21 and 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (part 2), Aug. 22; 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Nov. 14. All seminars will be held in Room 803 HOT.
Do you have enough money saved to supplement your retirement income? Do you know how much replacement income to expect from the SC Retirement System or the Optional Retirement Program (ORP)? Do you participate in a tax-sheltered annuity now? This seminar will help you think ahead and plan better for your future. Will you be eligible for insurance when you retire? Representatives from the S.C. Retirement System, S.C. Employee Insurance Program, S.C. Deferred Compensation Program, Social Security Administration and a financial planning company will be available to answer questions.

Retired and Ready
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., May 2 and Dec. 5, Room 803 HOT
 This workshop is designed for employees who are starting the retirement process or on the TERI program. Our knowledgeable representatives will help you tie all of your benefits together and answer any questions that you have. We will have representatives from the SC Retirement System, SC Employee Insurance Program, SC Deferred Compensation Program, Social Security Administration and a financial planning company.

University Purchasing Card—The Pcard Refresher Course
9 to 11 a.m., May 14 and Oct. 15 in Room  408 HOT
During this workshop, participants will discover everything needed to know to make authorized purchases with the MUSC University Purchasing Card.
Participants will learn: procedure to purchase an item; what can and can not be purchased; special restrictions for grant purchases; exceptions to the policy; split transaction; refunds and/or returns; employee travel on Pcard; and disputes and billing errors.
   

Friday, Dec. 21, 2007
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