UpDate - Vol. 13, No. 24, Page 6
March 18, 1994
Employee Development

Listed below are Employee Development classes offered this spring. 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.

For all University employees

Advanced Defensive Driving
     "Coaching the Experienced Driver" is for those with several years of
driving experience but who may need to freshen-up their driving skills.
Through films, slides, discussion and individual work, the program gives
the driver important cues that can be used in daily driving to reduce the
number of near misses or actual accidents. Employees who complete the
program receive a 15 percent discount on their insurance (not in addition
to the 10 percent from basic Defensive Driving).
     NOTE: There is a $20 fee for this class. NO TELEPHONE REGISTRATION
WILL BE TAKEN FOR THIS WORKSHOP. Registration must be made by mail and
accompanied by a check, made payable to "Delaware Safety Council." Send
payment to Employee Development, 51 East Main St.
     Date: April 23
     Time: 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
     Location: 206 Kirkbride Hall
     Deadline: April 9
     Audience: All employees and dependents
     Prerequisite:  Participants must have completed the basic Defensive
Driving class.

For salaried staff only

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

Performance appraisal
     Completing the new performance appraisal form for salaried staff will
be the focus in this workshop. Each section will be briefly reviewed as
will the annual performance appraisal system. The importance of the
discussion between the individual and his or her supervisor will also be
emphasized.
     Date: March 29
     Time: 9-10:30  a.m.
     Location: Ewing Room, Perkins Student Center
     Deadline: March 24

Career development
     The NEW Salaried Staff Career Development Certificate program of
informational seminars, a series of six seminars specifically targeted to
developing critical career building blocks, debuted on Feb. 17. Enrollment
in the program is limited to 15 participants. The first series filled
within days of its announcement. A second series was quickly scheduled and
reached its enrollment limit. Discussion is currently focused on the
possibility of offering a summer series and on planning the Fall 94
programs. To learn more about the program call 831-2022 or the registration
hotline at 831-8725.

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 and provides guidelines on resume
content and format. Participants will receive personal assistance with
writing or revising resumes.

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

Seminar 4: Educational Benefits
     Panel presentation with representatives from Employee Relations,
Computing and Network Services, Continuing Education and Admissions
providing information on UD 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: Employment Process, Interviewing Tips and Techniques
     Acquaints salaried staff with the UD employment process. Provides
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 goal setting to achieve career
advancement and stresses availability of individual career counseling
through the Career Resource Center.

For professional and salaried supervisor staff only

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.
     Date: May 10
     Time: 8:30 a.m.-noon
     Location: Ewing Room, Student Center
     Deadline: April 26
     Audience: Professional and salaried supervisory staff