University Within the University (U2) lists new classes
Payroll Basics
Feb. 14, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Memorial Union, Badlands Room
This session provides the information you will need to complete employee payroll forms. Learn how to hire, terminate, make changes to forms, assign funding, and much more.
Presenter: Joanne Barstad
Lunch with a Dietitian – Recipe Exchange
Feb. 14, 12:10 to 12:50 p.m.
Brown Bag Lunch Session.
Memorial Union, Badlands Room
Come share your favorite family recipes with the group. Together we will share recipes and discuss ways to make healthy recipe modifications. Please feel free to bring your lunch.
Presenter: Karina Wittmann
Safe Online Practices – Protecting Your Identity and Securing Your Computer
Feb. 15, 1 to 3:30 p.m.
The Internet can provide a wealth of information and give access to valuable financial, business, educational, and entertainment services. However, when connected to the Internet, you and your computer become vulnerable to scammers, identity thieves, viruses, spyware and more. This session will provide the information needed to help you protect your identity and computer while online.
Presenter: Brad Miller
Hiring Procedures and the Termination Process
Feb. 15, 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Twamley Hall, Room 305
Learn the steps in the hiring process at UND. Understand the importance of reference checks and how to effectively conduct a reference check. Find out the importance of following the proper procedures if termination is expected. Avoid costly mistakes for the University or yourself for wrongful discharge or constructive discharge.
Presenters: Rick Sandwick and Joy Johnson
Student Employment and Staff Development: A Winning Combination, Keys to a Successful Year
Feb. 16, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Memorial Union, River Valley Room
What kind of work experience are you providing student employees? How are the actions of your supervisors affecting morale, productivity and retention? Each school year students have access to hundreds of employment opportunities on our campuses. Yet as departments struggle to recruit and retain student workers, are we also overlooking opportunities to develop much needed supervisory skills for our full-time staff? This session will show how a work environment can become an integrated part of the education and preparation of the whole student as it relates to his or her total collegiate experience. It will also identify skill sets that supervisors need to help today’s students develop beyond the practical aspects of their jobs.
Presenter: Tony Trimarco
Visa Issues and the Hiring of International Faculty & Staff
Feb. 16, 2 to 4 p.m.
Skalicky Tech Incubator, Room 211
If you are hiring international faculty/staff or sponsoring visiting scholars, this session will provide guidance concerning the acquisition of the correct visa for international faculty, visiting scholars, medical residents, and professional staff. The difference between J-1, H-1B, and TN visas will be discussed along with application procedures through the Office of International Programs, U.S. Immigration and Citizenship Service, and U.S. Department of State.
Presenter: William Young
Defensive Driving
Feb. 16, 6 to 10 p.m.
Memorial Union, Badlands Room
Presenter: Dan Lund
This session is required by State Fleet for all UND employees who drive State Fleet vehicles on a regular (monthly) basis, have received a traffic violation, or have 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 possibly remove points from your driving record.
Medication Education
Feb. 17, 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Brown Bag Lunch Session.
Memorial Union, Badlands Room
Having the right knowledge is the key to being a smart consumer of prescription drugs. From research and development, to advertising, to drug storage and disposal, this presentation covers all aspects of prescription drugs. It dispels common myths about generic medications and explains the differences between generic and brand-name prescriptions. It also includes helpful information about using over the counter medications effectively. Please feel free to bring your lunch.
Presenter: Milissa VanEps
Medication Education
Feb. 17, 12:30 to 1 p.m.
Brown Bag Lunch Session.
Memorial Union, Badlands Room
Having the right knowledge is the key to being a smart consumer of prescription drugs. From research and development, to advertising, to drug storage and disposal, this presentation covers all aspects of prescription drugs. It dispels common myths about generic medications and explains the differences between generic and brand-name prescriptions. It also includes helpful information about using over the counter medications effectively. Please feel free to bring your lunch.
Presenter: Milissa VanEps
Microsoft Outlook 2010: Level 1 (Beginning)
Feb. 23, 9 a.m. to noon
Prerequisite: MUST have a BPOS E-mail Account on the NDUS E-mail System; basic understanding of computers; mouse and file saving/retrieving skills.
Upon successful completion of this session, you will be able to: identify the components of the Outlook environment; and perform simple tasks such as sending and responding to e-mail messages, compose messages, use folders to organize messages, manage contacts and contact information, schedule appointments, schedule meetings, and manage tasks and notes.
Presenter: Heidi Strande
Employee Travel Policies & Procedures
Feb. 23, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Memorial Union, Badlands Room
Brush up on the procedures to follow for employee ticket authorizations, direct billing of airline tickets, and employee travel expense vouchers.
Presenter: Bonnie Nerby
Running, Reading, & Reconciling Key Finance Reports in PeopleSoft
Feb. 24, 9 to 10:30 a.m.
Gamble Hall, Lanterman Center, Room 9
Prerequisite: Must have previously attended either a “Budgets Overview Inquiry” or “Budget versus Cash Inquiry” U2 session and must have a PeopleSoft user ID and password for Finance Module.
This training provides the tools necessary to navigate through PeopleSoft in order to run, read, and understand PeopleSoft financial reports. Important tips will be provided to help you recognize why, when, and how to reconcile revenue and expense transactions posted to your funds. Troubleshooting tips and tools to help you resolve budgeting errors will also be provided. This session includes hands-on practice activities.
Presenter: Tom Swangler
Bloodborne Pathogens and the UND Sharps Policy Online
Open enrollment: Oct. 1 to Dec. 31
Blackboard session: Attendees will be provided login information upon enrollment. This online session will provide introductory information on blood borne pathogens relating to work-place hazards, and the UND Sharps policy. Procedures applicable to needle sticks and other contaminated cuts will be outlined, as well as guidelines for handling spills involving body fluids. Topics reviewed include: protective equipment, disposal of contaminated materials, and guidelines to report the incident. Universal Precautions will be defined. Presenter: Claire Moen
Introduction to Ergonomics Online
Open enrollment: Oct. 1 to Dec. 31
Blackboard session: Attendees will be provided login information upon enrollment. Become acquainted with Ergonomics through this new online 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. Topics to be covered include: risk factors to avoid for prevention of cumulative trauma disorders (CTDs), symptoms of CTDs, and preventative strategies for CTDs. Presenter: Claire Moen
Office Ergonomics Online
Open enrollment: Oct. 1 to Dec. 31
Blackboard session: Attendees will be provided login information upon enrollment.
This online session will present ergonomic risk factors as they relate to the office environment. Topics that will be addressed include: appropriate work station design; correct posture and wrist positioning while at the computer; and lighting concerns. This training will also cover various cumulative trauma disorders that may develop from awkward positioning, and poor work habits. Presenter: Claire Moen
Introduction to American Sign Language Online
Open enrollment: Oct. 1 to Dec. 31
Blackboard session: Attendees will be provided login information upon enrollment. This session is a self-paced introduction to basic American Sign Language. Presenter: Clay Willoughby
What Can U2 Do For You? Online
Open enrollment: Oct. 1 to Dec. 31
Blackboard session: Attendees will be provided login information upon enrollment. The U2 program is designed to coordinate the planning and delivery of campus professional development activities for UND staff and student employees. This session will introduce what U2 can do to assist you with the development and delivery of your U2 session. Presenter: Patricia Young
Train the Trainer in Ergonomics * Online
Open enrollment: Oct. 1 to Dec. 31
Attendees will use Blackboard and will be provided login information upon enrollment.
The new UND Ergonomic Program will be reviewed, as well as an introductory explanation of ergonomics that is to be shared with your staff members. UND Administration supports this effort, and part of our Workers’ Compensation Discount depends on participation in this class. Certificates will be presented, and attendance will be monitored. We look forward to having as many people as possible attend this session. Presenter: Claire S. Moen
*This is a mandatory class for all supervisors at UND, and is a requirement by the State Risk Management Division in Bismarck.
— Patricia Young, U2 coordinator, 777-0720, und.u2@email.und.edu.