The Department of Human Resources invites CU-麻豆影院 employees to attend upcoming seminars, workshops and groups facilitated by the Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) and Office of Organizational and Employee Development (OED). All programs are offered free of charge to CU-麻豆影院 employees. Register now! Space is limited and sessions are filling up fast.听
OED Seminar: Generations in the Workplace听
Date: May 21, 2014
Time: 8:30 a.m. 鈥� 12 p.m.听
Location: ARC 346, East Campus听
Presenter: Omaira Bankston, Sr. Training Specialist, Office of Organizational and Employee Development
Lauren Harris, Training Specialist, Office of Organizational and Employee Development
Ever wonder if generational differences are hampering your workplace effectiveness? This seminar will examine the different perspectives each generation brings to the workplace as well as offer tips on how to maximize interactions with co-workers. Special emphasis will be placed on communicating with, motivating, and rewarding different generations.
To register, please visit or call 303-492-8103.听
FSAP Workshop: Desk Yoga
Date: Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Time: 12 - 1:30 p.m.
Location: UMC 425
Presenter: Katie Sauer, Director of Financial Education, CU Employee Services
Take a break from your hectic schedule and learn to release your stress with some non-sweaty office yoga and guided meditation. This class is for every Body and is designed for you to participate in your work clothes. You鈥檒l learn breathing exercises, gentle stretches, and basic sequences of movements as well as some meditation techniques especially for beginners.
There is substantial scholarly research to support the following benefits from a regular yoga practice: reduced stress, lower blood pressure, mental clarity, flexibility, and healthy joint mobility. In fact, if the positive effects of yoga and meditation came in pill form, it would be the breakthrough drug of the century!听
Please contact yee.chan@colorado.edu or call (303) 492-3020 for more information or to register.
FSAP Group: Strategies for Stress-Reduction听
Date: Seven Wednesdays, June 18, 2014 to July 30, 2014
Time: 12 - 1:30 p.m.听
Location: East Campus, Administrative and Research Center, Third Floor, Room 346
Facilitator: Paulette Erickson England, LCSW, Staff Counselor听
Stress reduction is a concern for everyone in these busy and uncertain times. In this educational and participatory workshop series, we will learn and practice several different effective strategies for reducing everyday life stress, including mindfulness, meditation, yoga, visualization, guided imagery, cognitive restructuring, emotional health and regulation. Participants are encouraged to commit to attending all eight sessions. The group will meet once a week for an hour and a half.听
Please contact yee.chan@colorado.edu or call (303) 492-3020 for more information or to register.
FSAP Workshop: Mindfulness and Stress Reduction
Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Time: Time: 12 - 1:30 p.m.
Location: UMC 425
Facilitator: Paulette Erickson England, LCSW, Staff Counselor听
Stress reduction is a concern for everyone in these busy and uncertain times. In this educational and participatory workshop series, we will learn and practice several different effective strategies for reducing everyday life stress, including mindfulness, meditation, yoga, visualization, guided imagery, cognitive restructuring, emotional health and regulation.
Mindfulness based stress reduction techniques have been consistently documented as highly effective in:
鈥� Decreasing physical and psychological symptoms
鈥� Increase ability to relax
鈥� Reduction in pain levels
鈥� Greater energy and enthusiasm for life
鈥� Improved self-esteem
鈥� Ability to cope more effectively
Please email Yee.Chan@colorado.edu or call 303-492-3020 to register.听
Topic: Sleep Well Every Night
Date: Monday, June 16, 2014
Location: UMC 425
Time: 12 - 1:30 p.m.听
Presenter: Damiana Corca a Licensed Acupuncturist
Are you unable to fall asleep? Do you wake up in the middle of the night or wake up early 鈥� or, wake up tired in the morning? This workshop offers strategies for sleeping well every night. We will discuss the effects of poor sleep on your physical, emotional, social, and career health. Healing therapies such as acupuncture, as well as tips on sleep hygiene, will be presented by Acupuncturist, Damiana Corca.
Please email听Yee.Chan@colorado.edu听or call 303-492-3020 to register.听听
OED Seminar: Emotional Intelligence听
Date: June 25, 2014
Time: 9 - 11:30 a.m.听
Location: ARC 346, East Campus听
Presenter: Amy Moreno, Training Specialist, Office of Organizational and Employee Development
Lauren Harris, Training Specialist, Office of Organizational and Employee Development
Emotional Intelligence (EI) is the ability to recognize and understand emotions in yourself and others, and your ability to use this awareness to manage your behavior and relationships. EI has been shown to increase job performance, productivity, and personal excellence. Come to this 2-hour seminar to explore this important ability and gain skills to improve your own emotional intelligence.
To register, please visit or call 303-492-8103.听
FSAP Workshop: Understanding Credit: How to Read Your Credit Report and Improve Your Credit Score
Date: Thursday, July 24, 2014
Location: UMC 425
Time: 12 - 1:30 p.m.
Presenter: Laura Zavala, Business Development Officer, Elevations Credit Union
If you have ever applied for a credit card or loan, you know how vital a role your credit report plays in your financial health. This information directly impacts your ability to buy a car or home, obtain insurance, rent an apartment, or even get a job. Be sure that your credit report reflects the real you. This presentation is designed to help you understand the system and positively impact your score, regardless of your financial situation. Topics include:
鈥� Implications of your credit score
鈥� Other credit considerations
鈥� Information in your credit report
鈥� How to improve your credit score
鈥� What counts against you in your credit report
鈥� How to fix errors on your credit report
Elevations also offers a 鈥淩eality Check-Up鈥� where CU employees can set up private, half-hour appointments to review their credit reports line-by-line and can receive their Experian credit score (credit scores are free for Elevations members and around $6 for non-members).听
Please email Yee.Chan@colorado.edu or call 303-492-3020 to register.听
OED Seminar: Customer Service听
Date: July 29, 2014
Time: 9 - 11:30 a.m.听
Location: ARC 346, East Campus听
Presenter: Omaira Bankston, Sr. Training Specialist, Office of Organizational and Employee Development
Lauren Harris, Training Specialist, Office of Organizational and Employee Development
Can you quickly identify your customers and how to best serve them? Have you ever found yourself in a customer service nightmare? This interactive seminar provides practical skills for identifying customers and delivering great customer service. Come join us to learn how to deal with all customers, pleasant and challenging, and create a positive experience for all.听
To register, please visit or call 303-492-8103.听
OED Program: Managing the CU-麻豆影院 Way听
Dates: June 11 and 12, August 5 and 6, October 8 and 9, December 2 and 3
** Please note that June session is full, waitlist available听
Time: 8:30 鈥� 4:00 p.m.听
Location: ARC 346, East Campus听
Facilitators: Amy Moreno, Training Specialist, Office of Organizational and Employee Development
Lauren Harris, Training Specialist, Office of Organizational and Employee Development
The 鈥淢anaging the CU-麻豆影院 Way鈥� training course is a two-day program which focuses specifically on the knowledge and skills necessary to be a successful manager at CU-麻豆影院. The training approach includes an overview of related policies and procedures, but will primarily focus on helping participants understand best practices and why they should care about these important topics.听
Participants will learn the following in an interactive and engaging training environment:
鈥� Support and inspire employees with the CU-麻豆影院 culture, mission, vision and values
鈥� Engage employees and foster a positive work culture from hire to retire
鈥� Use effective recruitment and compensation strategies to attract and retain the best talent
鈥� Manage and support employee performance
鈥� Navigate performance issues and follow appropriate disciplinary processes when necessary
鈥� Manage employee leave and accommodate requests
鈥� Foster an inclusive learning and working environment free of discrimination and harassment
鈥� Connect with the valuable resources available on the CU-麻豆影院 campus
New employees to the 麻豆影院, at all levels of management, who will be directly or indirectly supervising any Classified or University Staff; employees recently or soon-to-be promoted to a supervisory role over Classified or University Staff; and supervisors and managers seeking a refresher course or to elevate their existing skills and understanding of the unique aspects of managing at the 麻豆影院 are encouraged to attend.听
To register, please visit or call 303-492-8103.听
OED Program: The Highly Effective Manager听
Dates: Four Thursdays, July 10, 2014 鈥� July 31, 2014
Time: 8:00 a.m. 鈥� 12:00 p.m.听
Location: ARC 346, East Campus听
**Managing the CU-麻豆影院 Way is a critical prerequisite for all supervisors who wish to participate in The Highly Effective Manager. Please ensure completion of MCBW prior to taking this course.听
The 鈥淗ighly Effective Manager鈥� (HEM) training course consists of four half-days with an emphasis on the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to be a successful manager at CU-麻豆影院. The training approach will primarily focus on helping participants understand best practices in supervising staff and help them gain a better understanding of their own management style.听
Participants will learn the following in an interactive and engaging training environment:
鈥� Understand the role supervisors play on CU-麻豆影院鈥檚 campus听
鈥� Support and inspire employees with the CU-麻豆影院 Culture of Engagement
鈥� Explore management styles with regards to motivation, delegation and development through the use of the DiSC Management behavioral assessment听
鈥� Recognize the importance of a manager鈥檚 role in communicating with employees and leadership on campus
鈥� Discover supervision practices that promote inclusion and an appreciation for diversity听
鈥� Acquire best practices when navigating conflict in the workplace
鈥� Develop successful team work and problem solving skills through survival simulation
New supervisors who will be directly or indirectly supervising any Classified or University Staff, employees recently or soon-to-be promoted to a supervisory role over Classified or University Staff, and supervisors and managers seeking a refresher course to elevate their existing skills and understanding of managing individuals and teams at the 麻豆影院 are encouraged to attend.
To register, please visit or call 303-492-8103.听
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