UpDate - Vol. 15, No. 26, Page 8
April 4, 1996
Employee training

Basic Defensive Driving Course
     The eight-hour presentation of the National Safety Council's
Driver Improvement Program includes crash-avoidance techniques based
on the standard accident prevention formula of professional drivers,
rules of the road and safe driving practices.
     Satisfactory completion of the program by Delaware residents
results in a three-point credit added to a driving record and an
insurance discount, minimum of 10 percent each year, on the liability
portion of insurance for three years.
     Note: There is a $20 fee for this class. NO TELEPHONE
REGISTRATIONS WILL BE TAKEN FOR THIS WORKSHOP. Registration must be
made by campus or U.S. mail and accompanied by a check, payable to
Delaware Safety Council. Send payment to Employee Development, 51 East
Main St.
     Date: Saturday, April 13
     Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
     Location: 206 Kirkbride Lecture Hall
     Deadline: March 29
     Audience: All University employees and their dependents


Advanced Defensive Driving Course
     "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
insurance (not in addition to the 10 percent from basic defensive
driving).
     Note: There is a $15 fee for this class. NO TELEPHONE
REGISTRATIONS WILL BE TAKEN FOR THIS WORKSHOP. Registration must be
made by campus or U.S. mail and accompanied by a check, made payable
to Delaware Safety Council. Send payment to Employee Development, 51
East Main St.
     Date: Thursday, April 25
     Time: 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
     Location: Rodney Room, Perkins Student Center
     Deadline: April 8
     Audience: All employees and their dependents
     Prerequisite: Participants must have completed the basic
                    defensive driving class.


Time Management
     This workshop will help you analyze how you use your time in
daily planning and priority setting. Topics include conquering
procrastination and disorganization and managing multiple priorities.
     Date: Monday, April 15
     Time: 1:30 - 3 p.m.
     Location: Kirkwood Room, Perkins Student Center
     Deadline: April 5


Supervision Training Series
     This series of workshops is designed to enhance skills used
regularly in supervisory relationships. Participants should have at
least one to two years of supervisory experience. Employees attending
all three workshops will receive a Certificate of Completion from the
Office of Employee Services.

Session 2: Performance appraisal for supervisors
     This workshop is designed to enhance a supervisor's evaluation
skills through setting and communicating performance standards,
providing on-going feedback, documenting performance and conducting
performance reviews.
     Date: Thursday, April 11
     Time: 10:30 a.m. - Noon
     Location: 187 Graham Hall
     Deadline: April 5

Session 3: Problem solving and conflict resolution skills for
supervisors
     This session examines the effect of conflict in the workplace and
the supervisor's role in its management. Conflict-resolution
strategies, methods to confront co-workers and ways to keep conflicts
from escalating will be reviewed. Join us to learn how to keep cool,
stand your ground and reach a positive solution.
     Date: Thursday, May 2
     Time: 10:30 a.m - Noon
     Location: Rodney Room, Perkins Student Center
     Deadline: April 19


Labor Relations Training Series
     This series of workshops is designed to provide managers and
other supervisory personnel with an overview of current labor and
employment issues. These sessions are geared toward personnel with all
levels of experience in the labor management area. Individuals
attending all six sessions will receive a Certificate of Completion
from Employee Services.

Session 4: Collective bargaining/contract negotiation
     This session will examine the elements of a collective bargaining
agreement, contract administration, grievances and arbitration, and
the Public Employment Relations Board.
     Date: Tuesday, April 16
     Time: 1:30 - 3 p.m.
     Location: Collins Room, Perkins Student Center
     Deadline: March 29

Session 5: Unemployment and workers compensation
     Participants will receive information related to unemployment and
workers compensation including eligibility and financial criteria, the
Unemployment Compensation Appeals Board and Industrial Accident Board
and the interface between Workers Compensation, the ADA and the FMLA.
     Date: Tuesday, April 30
     Time: 1:30 - 3 p.m.
     Location: Kirkwood Room, Perkins Student Center
     Deadline: April 19

Session 6: Violence in the American workplace
     This session will examine the nature and magnitude of the
workplace violence problem, sources of employer liability, civil
liability to third parties and issues around negligent hiring,
retention, and supervision.
     Date: Tuesday, May 14
     Time: 1:30 - 3 p.m.
     Location: Ewing Room, Perkins Student Center
     Deadline: April 30


ADA Seminar
     In 1990, Congress enacted the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA), which prohibits discrimination against individuals with
disabilities in employment, public transportation, telecommunications,
and access to public programs and services. This includes access to
public and private college and university programs and services. The
Employee Services staff, in conjunction with Althea McDowell, ADA
coordinator, is offering a seminar on the ADA's employment provisions.
Discussion will focus on employment-related issues, such as hiring,
promotion, pay, layoffs and assignments. In addition, we will discuss
recent interpretation of the "reasonable accommodation" aspect of ADA.
     Date: Tuesday, April 23
     Time: 9 - 10:30 a.m.
     Location: Rodney Room, Perkins Student Center
     Deadline: April 12