Training Newsletter

April News: Liberal Arts Training Opportunities

LA 201 - Administrative Contacts / Staff Meeting Special Session
Topic: Best Practices in Interviewing
Date/Time: Thursday April 12 at 1:00 pm till 2:00 pm
Place: GEB 3.212
Attendance: Registration required. Register for TXCLASS LA 201
Encourgaged for Administrative Contacts

Next Month: May: Thur 10th, 1:00 pm
LA 100 - New Employee Orientation
Date/Time: Tuesday April 10th at 11:00 am till 12:00 pm
Place: GEB 4.214
Attendance: Registration required, LA 100.
for all new Liberal Arts staff
LA 207 - Work Group Wednesday - LP6/LP8 - Dept Ledgers - Beyond the Basics
Date/Time: Wednesday Apr 25th at 1:30 pm till 3:00 pm
Place: GEB 4.214
Attendance: Registration required, LA 207.
for all staff who create and/or process LP6/Ledger module entries.
This will include demo LP8 profiles to simplify processing and discussion session for new and experienced users to come and share their knowledge and questions!
LA 600 - Introduction to Filemaker (2 sessions available)
Date/Time: Tuesday April 17th at 1:30 pm till 3:30 pm -
revised second session contact John for info.
Place: MEZ 2.120
Attendance: Registration required, LA 600;
Attendees must have basic familarity with software to be able to complete exercises.

In addition to Liberal Arts specific training classes, we would like to feature some other training opportunities (listed below).

Featured Upcoming Classes

DE 217 - Payment Vouchers (VP1/VP2) Apr 25
DE 513 - Request for Travel Authorizations (RTA Document) Feb 22
DE 612 - FRMS - Introduction to UT Market for Buyers Apr 25
DE 451 - Managing University Records at the Department Level - Apr 17
PN 935 - Transferable Skills - Student Employees Apr 11
PN 950 - Goal Setting for Student Employees Apr 11
PN 545 - Conflict 101 For Managers and Supervisors Apr 3
PN 605 - Managing Workers' Compensation for Supervisors Apr 4
PN 608 - Retaining and Recognizing Employees Apr 9
PN 940 - Leaving a Lasting Impression: Professional Conduct Apr 9
PN 604 - Supervisory Leave Policy Overview Apr 10
CW 410 - Smart Thinking - May 7
CW 411 - Smart Thinking Companion Brown Bag Discussion - May 11

Featured Online Training Module

University's Handbook of Business Procedures continuing improvements!
In depth useful topics include independent contractors, travel, scholarships, and much more! The handouts for these topics are also covered in User Guides page of Accounting's website. Most topics also expanded upon in the Liberal Arts-Business Procedures Guide.

Upcoming Training Opportunities

Listed below are some you may find helpful, and I encourage you to contact me if you have further questions or concerns. The Liberal Arts specific classes (listed above).

Selected Upcoming Classes (TxClass):

LIBERAL ARTS:
LA 201 - Administrative Contacts Meeting / Staff Manager Meeting - April 12
LA 100 - New Employee Orientation - Apr 10
LA 207 - Work Group Wednesday - LP6/LP8 - Dept Ledgers - Beyond the Basics - Apr 25
LA 600 - Introduction to Filemaker (2 sessions available): Apr 17

DEFINE:
DE525 - EOM - Electronic Office Management - Apr 10
DE450 - Records Management Training - Apr 17
DE451 - Managing University Records at the Department Level - Apr 17
DE217 - Payment Vouchers (VP1/VP2)    Apr 25

HRMS:
PN 750 - HRMS Basics    Apr 27
PN 749 - HRMS - Creating, Reclassifying, and Recruiting for A&P/Classified    Apr 27
PN 754 - HRMS Modify/Assign A&P/Classified Positions    Apr 27
PN 750 - HRMS Basics    May 25

FRMS:
DE612 - FRMS - Introduction to UT Market for Buyers Apr 25
DE612 - FRMS - Introduction to UT Market for Buyers May 23

HUMAN RESOURCES:
PN 545 - Conflict 101 For Managers and Supervisors    Apr 3
PN 605 - Managing Workers' Compensation for Supervisors    Apr 4
PN 611 - The Inclusive Workplace    Apr 5
PN 608 - Retaining and Recognizing Employees    Apr 9
PN 940 - Leaving a Lasting Impression: Professional Conduct    Apr 9
PN 604 - Supervisory Leave Policy Overview    Apr 10
PN 930 - Time & Procrastination - Student Employees    Apr 10
PN 583 - Breakthrough Workshop    Apr 10

PN 935 - Transferable Skills - Student Employees    Apr 11
PN 950 - Goal Setting for Student Employees    Apr 11
PN 945 - Who Do You Think You Are? Personality at Work    Apr 12

PN 610 - Mgr Tools for Responding to Distress & Disruption in the Wrkplace    Apr 17
PN 625 - Introduction to CareerSmart    Apr 17
PN 606 - Hiring Talent for a Diverse Work Environment    Apr 18
PN 547 - Problem Solving Model for Managers    Apr 19
PN 603 - Managing People and Performance    Apr 26

REGISTRAR:
RG404 - Course Schedule Overview    Apr 3;
RG400 - Room Scheduling System    Apr 5
RG411 - Class Manager Enhancements    Apr 5; Apr 9; Apr 11 more
RG206 - Student Academic Records-Forms & Processes    Apr 16; Apr 18;
RG200 - Grade Reporting Workshop    Apr 20

GENERAL:
PN 400 - Retiring from UT Austin    Apr 11
PN 1000 - New Employee Welcome    Apr 2
PN 1000 - New Employee Welcome    Apr 9; Apr 16; Apr 23; more;
PN 14 - Document Solutions 101    Apr 4

PN 583 - Breakthrough Workshop    Apr 4
PN 278 - Tobacco Cessation Class    Apr 4
PN 900 - CPR / AED Certification Training    Apr 19
PN 51 - Learning UT Policies    Apr 25

VI 500 - Endowment Compliance-Apr 19
VI 510 - Endowment Reporting-Apr 2

RC 207 - IRB Special Topics: How to Write & Submit an IRB Proposal & Application

SP 601 - Effort Reporting Concepts - Apr 11
SP 602 - Advancements In Online Effort Reporting - Apr 18

FURTHER AHEAD:
DE301 - Introduction to UT Accounting - May 10
DE612 - FRMS - Introduction to UT Market for Buyers May 23

PN 888 - Managerial Best Practices Discussion Groups    May 1
PN 1000 - New Employee Welcome    May 7
PN 400 - Retiring from UT Austin    May 9
PN 546 - Conflict 101 for Employees    May 10
PN 608 - Retaining and Recognizing Employees    May 14
PN 1000 - New Employee Welcome    May 14
PN 609 - Managing Compensation and Classification    May 16
PN 1000 - New Employee Welcome    May 21
PN 605 - Managing Workers' Compensation for Supervisors    May 23
PN 603 - Managing People and Performance    May 24

PN 1000 - New Employee Welcome    May 29

RG404 - Course Schedule Overview    May 1
RG400 - Room Scheduling System    May 3

CW 401 - Compliance and Ethics for Supervisors - Apr 19
CW 401 - Compliance and Ethics for Supervisors - May 8
CW 410 - Smart Thinking - May 7
CW 411 - Smart Thinking Companion Brown Bag Discussion - May 11

TxClass website is:
https://utdirect.utexas.edu/txclass/index.WBX
Look here for more upcoming classes, their intended audience, and to enroll. These opportunities change frequently, so I encourage you to check TxClass for other scheduled classes.

Additionally, the Professional Development Center offers workshops and their fall catalog is online.
http://www.utexas.edu/cee/pdc/

Additionally, the Office of Accounting has many handouts, instructions, and accounting related training resources for you.
http://www.utexas.edu/business/accounting/et/training/training.php

SPOTLIGHT: FAVORITE RESOURCES

Tip! Getting Started Resources for Administrative Staff

For more information or consultations about your training needs, contact:

John Ward

Training Coordinator
232-2476

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