UpDate - Vol. 13, No. 19, Page 7
February 10, 1994
Employee Development

Listed below are Employee Development classes offered this spring. To
register, follow the instructions printed at the end of the course listing.
For additional information, call 831-2022.

For all University employees

Defensive Driving
     The eight-hour presentation of the National Safety Council's Driver
Improvement Program includes crash-avoidance techniques, rules of the road
and safe driving practices. Satisfactory completion of the program by
Delaware residents results in a three-point credit added to an individual's
driving record and an insurance discount (minimum of 10 percent each year
for three years).
     Topics will include various crash-avoidance techniques based on the
standard accident prevention formula developed by professional drivers.
     Note: There is a $25 fee for this class. No telephone registrations
will be taken for this workshop. Registration must be made by campus or
U.S. mail and be accompanied by a check, made payable to "Delaware Safety
Council."
     Send payment to: Employee Development, 51 East Main St.
     Date: March 19
     Time: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
     Location: 206 Kirkbride Hall
     Deadline: March 11
     Audience: All employees and dependents

For salaried staff only

Salaried Staff Career Development Certificate
     This is a six-part series for salaried staff introducing a systematic
approach for assessing interest in career development and formulating
strategies to achieve those goals. Utilizing resources available through
Employee Services and other University departments, participants will
explore the steps involved in creating a personalized plan for career
enrichment. Those attending all sessions will receive a certificate of
completion.
     Interest in the series has been very high and the classes originally
scheduled are full. However, we intend to schedule additional classes to
accommodate those on the waiting list.  Employees interested in this series
should contact Employee Development at 831-8725 or via Email to EmplDevReg.

Seminar 1: Introduction to Career Planning
     Introduces salaried staff to the career planning process and acquaints
them with the information, resources and support available.

Seminar 2: Resume Writing
     Discusses various types of resumes, concentrates on enhancing style,
content and language and provides guidelines on resume format. Participants
will receive personal assistance with writing or revising their resume.

Seminar 3: Overview of Classification System and Career Matrices
     Provides information on the salaried staff classification system
including steps involved in reclassifying an existing position. Salaried
staff career matrices will be reviewed to denote education and experience
required for advancement.

Seminar 4: UD Educational Benefits
     Panel presentation with representatives from Employee Relations,
Computing and Network Services, Continuing Education and Admissions
providing information on credit/non-credit classes and certificate programs
available to salaried staff. Will include application process for Course
Fee Waiver, Tuition Remission and Cooperative Tuition Exchange.

Seminar 5: The Employment Process and Interviewing Tips and Techniques
     Acquaints salaried staff with the employment process at the
University. Gives information on preparing for interviews.

Seminar 6: Goal Setting/Wrap-Up
     Acquaints salaried staff with use of the new Performance Appraisal
Form as a career planning tool. Discusses importance of goal setting to
achieve career advancement and stresses availability of individual career
counseling through the Career Resource Center. Dates to be announced.

Writing Business Correspondence
     This four-session program takes the skills learned in "Mastering
Correct English" and helps participants develop their ability to write
clear, concise and result-oriented messages.
     Participants will receive a copy of Send Me a Memo, a handbook of
model memos.
     Date: March 2, 9, 16, 23
     Time: 9-11:30 a.m.
     Location: Employee Services Training Room, 51 East Main St.
     Deadline: Feb. 16
     Audience: Salaried staff
     Prerequisite: Mastering Correct English

Introduction to University Forms and Recordkeeping II
     Participants will learn and practice the correct completion of the
following types of forms: Supplies and Expense, Exceptional Payroll and
Duplicating/Printing.
     Date: April 12
     Time: 8:30 a.m.-noon
     Location: Employee Services Training Room, 51 East Main St.
     Deadline: March 29
     Audience: Salaried staff

Networking: Managing Internal Relationships
     Getting the Job Done...Trouble Shooting...Problem Solving...Talking it
Out. Effectively managing relationships with colleagues, subordinates and
supervisors can increase everyone's ability to do the best job possible
with the most complete information. An understanding of the elements of
successful collegial relationships can help us apply the principles to
relationships that have not been as successful.
     Date: May 10
     Time: 8:30 a.m.-noon
     Location: Ewing Room, Student Center
     Deadline: April 26
     Audience: Professional and salaried supervisory staff

Course registration
     To register for workshops, use the e-mail form posted on the EMC2
Employee-Development Bulletin Board or reply from the UNIX newsgroup
udel.employee. development to Empldevreg@ mvs.udel.edu. Individuals may
also call the registration hotline at 831-8725. Participants will be
notified of their enrollment by a course confirmation letter approximately
two weeks prior to the workshop date.