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If you have difficulty viewing this e-mail, view as webpage<http://humanresources.tennessee.edu/eod/newsletter_march_201.html>. [system template] Career Development Expo Our annual Career Development Expo features workshops designed to give you the skills necessary to get your career on the right track while providing ideas to energize you in your current position. Several career development topics will be available including: professionalism through emotional intelligence, the value of networking on one's career, and assertiveness in communication. A detailed agenda for this year's event will be available soon! This FREE half-day seminar is designed to help employees learn more about developing and planning their careers. This seminar is FREE, but registration is required. When: Friday, May 10, from 8:00-12:00 Where: Shiloh Room, University Center Cost: Free! Learn more on our website<http://humanresources.tennessee.edu/eod/cde.html>! Register online<http://uthr.admin.utk.edu/TandD/Management_Supervision.shtml> or by phone at (865) 974-6657. ________________________________ Performance Review Deadline: March 28, 2013 Please note that performance reviews are due Thursday, March 28! The annual performance review is a crucial piece of the employee/supervisor relationship, and the university requires that performance reviews be completed for all staff each year. Performance review summary forms<http://humanresources.tennessee.edu/employeerelations/performance_review/index.html> are available online. Please contact your campus HR office for more information about the performance review process. Knoxville-area employees should contact Mary Lucal at (865) 974-1909. Find out more information about the performance review process<http://humanresources.tennessee.edu/employeerelations/performance_review/index.html> ________________________________ Congratulations to our recent Introduction to Supervision graduates! [Introduction to Supervision graduates] In January, EOD recognized 20 graduates of our Introduction to Supervision certification. The Introduction to Supervision certification is a 32-hour program that focuses on supervisory topics. Our next prerequisite class for this certification will be held on April 25, from 8:30-11:30. Register online<http://uthr.admin.utk.edu/TandD/Management_Supervision.shtml#MS42> or call (865) 974-6657. Congratulations to our new graduates: Jackie Bellan, Jeannine Bormet, Jason Caudill, Rachel Debuty, Tom Duvall, Heather Emery, Holly Frantz, Gail Haley, Travis Johnson, Melanie Kelley, Paula Lawson, Kelly Mihalik, Deborah Miolen, Selene Moser, Cindy Ogle, Stacy Palado, Michael Ragsdale, Whitney Richardson, Dayna Tampas, and Josh Walker. Learn more about the Introduction to Supervision certification<http://humanresources.tennessee.edu/eod/introtosupervision.html> ________________________________ Star Achievement Level 1 Returns! Calling all administrative professionals! Can you benefit from learning how to: * Present a powerful professional image? * Assess your current skill level and identify areas for growth? * Continuously learn and develop the skills to become better at your job? * Eliminate unproductive work habits? * Motivate yourself to take action and work to your full potential? This program is for you! The Star Achievement series is a multi-level, multi-module series. In Level 1, participants will cover four modules: (1) Be a Star Achiever; (2) Star Achieving Techniques; (3) Building a Star Team; and (4) Reaching Stardom. Please note that participants must attend and complete all three seminar dates (four modules), in order, before they receive a certificate of completion. The four modules are covered on three separate seminar days: Module 1: March 22, 8:30-3:30 Module 2: April 26, 8:30-3:30 Modules 3 & 4: May 23, 8:30-3:30 The $75-per-day fee* covers materials, parking, and snacks. Learn more on our website<http://humanresources.tennessee.edu/eod/star.html>! *This event has a ten-business day cancellation policy. The fee will be charged if the participant cancels less than ten (10) business days before the first date of the seminar. Register online<http://uthr.admin.utk.edu/TandD/Management_Supervision.shtml> or call us at (865) 974-6657. ________________________________ Sick Leave Bank Open Enrollment It is once again open enrollment time for membership in the Sick Leave Bank! The Sick Leave Bank is an important benefit designed to help employees who are dealing with serious illness or injury. Open enrollment runs April 1 to June 30, 2013. To inform employees about eligibility requirements and how the bank works, EOD is offering three training sessions: The Sick Leave Bank and You All sessions take place in Room 218 Conference Center Building * March 19, 9:00-10:30 * April 23, 9:00-10:30 * May 14, 9:00-10:30 Register online<http://uthr.admin.utk.edu/TandD/Management_Supervision.shtml#MS95> or call (865) 974-6657. Learn more about the Sick Leave Bank<http://hr.utk.edu/employee-relations/sick-leave-bank/> ________________________________ Got e-learning? Are you interested in completing one of our supervisory or management certifications? Does travel or your work location make it difficult for you to attend classes? E-learning courses may be the perfect solution for you! Employee & Organizational Development is very pleased to offer over 300 e-learning courses that cover a variety of topics such as leadership, communication, customer service, and much more! What's more, many of our certification classes have approved e-learning substitutions<http://humanresources.tennessee.edu/eod/substitutions.html>, making it easy for you to work toward EOD certification programs without leaving your desk! Learn more about e-learning<http://humanresources.tennessee.edu/eod/elearning.html>! If you are interested in giving e-learning a try, first-time users should register in the system either online<https://oit2.utk.edu/cbt/newregister.php> or by contacting Johanna Owenby. Please email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or call (865) 974-4430 if you have questions or need assistance. ________________________________ Like what you see? Please forward this email to your colleagues! ________________________________ Learn more about all of our services and events on our website, http://humanresources.tennessee.edu/eod<http://humanresources.tennessee.edu/eod/index.html>. [EOD] March & April 2013 ________________________________ Register for a Class!<http://humanresources.tennessee.edu/eod/registration.html> Contracts Fiscal Policy - NEW! March 13 8:30-11:30 220 University Center Breastfeeding: Balancing Work, School, & Life - NEW! March 13 12:00-1:00 International House Helping the Stressed or Depressed Employee - NEW! March 14 12:00-1:00 238 Conference Center Building Excel 2010 Level 2 - $75 March 14-15 8:30-11:30 219 Conference Center Building Behavioral Interviewing March 19 8:30-11:30 238 Conference Center Building The Sick Leave Bank and You - NEW! March 19 9:00-10:30 218 Conference Center Building Dreamweaver CS4 Level 2 - $75 March 19-20 1:30-4:30 219 Conference Center Building Hazard Communication Updates Under GHS March 20 9:00-11:00 218 Conference Center Building Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) March 20-22 12:30-4:30 UT Police Department Community Room Your Forgotten Customers: Internal Customer Service March 21 8:30-11:30 238 Conference Center Building Acrobat 9.0 - $100 March 21-22 8:30-12:30 219 Conference Center Building Workers' Compensation March 22 9:00-12:00 218 Conference Center Building Excel 2010 Level 3 - $75 March 26-27 12:30-4:30 219 Conference Center Building Strategic Planning I March 27 8:30-12:30 238 Conference Center Building Your Retirement Number - NEW! March 27 11:30-1:00 221 University Center Excel 2010 Level 1 April 2-3 12:30-4:30 219 Conference Center Building Exploring Generations April 3 8:30-11:30 218 Conference Center Building Motivation & Retention of Employees April 4 8:30-11:30 218 Conference Center Building Preventing Sexual Harassment April 5 8:30-11:30 238 Conference Center Building Word 2010 Level 1 - $75 April 9-10 12:30-4:30 219 Conference Center Building Home Buying 101 April 9 12:00-1:00 220 University Center Strategic Planning II April 10 8:30-12:30 238 Conference Center Building Family and Medical Leave - NEW! April 10 9:00-10:30 218 Conference Center Building Mold and Indoor Air Quality at UT - NEW! April 11 9:00-11:00 238 Conference Center Building Information Security for UT Employees April 11 9:00-11:00 218 Conference Center Building Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) April 12 9:00-11:00 238 Conference Center Building Ethical Challenges in the Workplace April 16 9:00-12:00 238 Conference Center Building Access 2010 Level 1 April 16-17 8:30-12:30 219 Conference Center Building Internal Controls Overview April 17 8:30-11:30 218 Conference Center Building Excel 2010 Level 2 - $75 April 18-19 12:30-4:30 219 Conference Center Building The Sick Leave Bank and You April 23 9:00-10:30 218 Conference Center Building Dreamweaver CS4 Level 1 - $75 April 23-24 12:30-4:30 219 Conference Center Building Cubicle Crimes: The Ten Most Common Etiquette Offenses April 24 9:00-11:00 218 Conference Center Building Risk Management April 25 8:30-11:30 218 Conference Center Building Excel 2010 Level 3 - $75 April 29-30 8:30-12:30 219 Conference Center Building Register for a Class!<http://humanresources.tennessee.edu/eod/registration.html> Visit our website<http://humanresources.tennessee.edu/eod/index.html> for more information!