University Within the University (U2) lists new classes

Introduction to Ergonomics Online
Open enrollment-March 1 through June 30 (0056)
Blackboard session: Attendees will be provided login information upon enrollment.
Ergonomics is introduced to participants of this new on-line training! Ergonomics will be defined along with identifying goals associated with the UND Ergonomic Program as seen at www.und.edu/dept/policyoffice/Policies/safety/safety/PDF/ergonomics.pdf. Risk factors to avoid in order to prevent cumulative trauma disorders (CTD’s) will be highlighted. Symptoms of CTD’s will be outlined, along with preventative strategies. Presenter: Claire Moen

Copyright Basics
May 11, 9 to 10 a.m., Swanson Hall, Room 16-18
Copyright is an area of law that is often misunderstood but its importance cannot be overstated, especially on campus. This workshop will introduce you to basic copyright concepts, including what is covered by copyright, how works are protected and who owns what. Also, participants will have a better understanding of how the University can help them secure and protect their original works. Presenters: Jason Jenkins and Tara Kopplin.

Progressive Discipline
May 11, 11 a.m. to noon, 305 Twamley Hall
Supervisors will receive guidelines for using a progressive discipline system. Presenters: Joy Johnson.
*Required training for all Finance and Operations supervisors, (future supervisors are encouraged to sign up).

GroupWise 8.0: Intermediate
May 12, 9 a.m. to noon, Carnegie Hall, Telecom Training Lab, Room 7
Prerequisite: GroupWise 8.0 Beginning
You will work with advanced message options; set mail properties; customize message headers; use Web Access interface; create and use rules to automate e-mail responses; set access rights; and work in depth with the Junk Mail folder and archive feature. Presenter: Heidi Strande.

Fiscal Year-End Procedures
May 12, 9 to 11:30 a.m., Memorial Union, Lecture Bowl
The workshop will cover fiscal year-end procedures for the Student Account Services, Accounting Services, Grants & Contract Administration, Payroll and Purchasing. Presenters: Purchasing, Accounting Services, Student Account Services, Payroll and Grants and Contracts.

Defensive Driving
May 18, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Skalicky Tech Incubator, Room 211
This session is required by State Fleet for all UND employees who drive State Fleet vehicles on a regular (monthly) basis, received a traffic violation, or had an accident while operating a State Fleet vehicle. Employees are encouraged to bring a family member (spouse or dependents). This session may also reduce your North Dakota insurance premiums and could possibly remove points from your driving record. Presenter: Tim Lee

The Philosopher Kings
May 19, 11:30 a.m., to 1:30 p.m., Skalicky Tech Incubator, Room 211
Brown Bag Lunch Session!
In search of wisdom found in unlikely places, The Philosopher Kings takes us on a journey through the halls of the most prestigious colleges and universities in America to learn from the staff members who see it all and have been through it all: the custodians. This thought-provoking, feature-length documentary interweaves the untold stories of triumph and tragedy from the members of society who are often disregarded and ignored, and seeks out the kind of wisdom that gets you through the day and the lessons one learns from surviving hard times, lost loves, and shattered dreams. Presenter: Staff Senate

Budgets Overview Inquiry
May 20, 9 to 11 a.m., Gamble Hall, Lanterman Center, Room 9
Prerequisite: PeopleSoft user ID and password for Finance Module, a local fund number, and/or an appropriated fund number.
This training: provides the tools necessary to navigate through PeopleSoft to find your department’s budget and cash balance; utilizes PeopleSoft to track your department’s budget, cash, revenue, and expenditures; shows you how to complete a budget journal. The session also includes hands-on practice activities. Presenter: Shannon Smidt

Disaster Planning
May 20, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Swanson Hall, Room 16-18
Disasters come in all shapes and sizes. Learn how best to deal with records in anticipation of or after a disaster. Presenter: Christopher Flynn

— Patricia Young, U2 coordinator, ContinuingEd/Outreach Support, 777-0720, patriciayoung@mail.und.edu.