UpDate - Vol. 15, No. 28, Page 7
April 18, 1996
Employee training

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 19
     Audience: All employees and their dependents
     Prerequisite: Participants must have completed the basic
                    defensive driving class.


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.
Discussion will focus on hiring, promotion, pay, layoffs and
assignments.
     Date: Tuesday, April 23
     Time: 9 - 10:30 a.m.
     Location: Rodney Room
     Deadline: April 19


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 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 26


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 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 26

Session 6: Violence in the 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: May 10