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UM-Dearborn 2009 Staff Training and Development

Dear UM-Dearborn Colleagues,  

I am pleased to announce that we will again be offering comprehensive and focused staff training and development programs this coming year.  These training programs have been continued as a result of the success of last year’s offerings in which nine programs were conducted and over 400 individuals attended the offerings.  We have continued to assess the training and development needs through requests by leadership and staff, review of development plan information on campus, surveys, and the summary results of the 2008 Staff Satisfaction Survey.   These training opportunities will positively affect employee performance and contribution levels, as well as further career development potential for staff by helping to develop an individual’s knowledge, skills and abilities.

Opportunities for training and development have been identified in three categories:  leadership development, professional development and business process.  Some of these programs have been custom designed in partnership with UM-Ann Arbor’s Human Resources Development Office, based on our specific Dearborn needs.  Similar to last year and based on our planning, we have been able to secure central funding for this training initiative and the cost to participate in these programs will be paid for by the Dearborn Human Resources department.

Prior to registering for these courses, staff members are encouraged to meet individually with their supervisor to collaboratively identify which of these programs is most appropriate for them to attend, based on individual developmental needs and interest.   Furthermore, Ginny Zarras, Renee Moton, and Rima Berry-Hung are available to meet with you to assist in enhancing your development plan or building a development plan if you do not already have one in place.  During the review of the 2007 and 2008 UM-Dearborn Staff Satisfaction Survey results, we heard very clearly from leaders and staff that there is a strong interest to enhance staff development on campus.  Additionally, we can assist you with identifying and recommending developmental opportunities that may not be provided in these offerings yet are very important to an individual staff member.

Below you will find the schedule for the 2009 training and development opportunities available to UM-Dearborn staff.  To register for specific courses, please contact Ledina Imami via phone at 593-5190 or email at limami@umd.umich.edu.  If you have questions about any of the courses or would like to obtain additional information please contact your HR consultant.

Regards,

Jeff Evans

Director, Human Resources

CLICK HERE FOR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT TRAINING

• Leadership series
• Getting the most out of the performance management system
• Time Management Workshop, FOCUS Franklin Covey
• Difficult conversations
• Dealing effectively with conflict

CLICK HERE FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING

• Business writing – focus on correspondence in the form of letters
• Business writing – focus on correspondence in the form of memos and email
• Project management and event planning tools and techniques
• Performance management – the staff members perspective
• Resume writing techniques and mock interview experience
• Writing a procedures manual

CLICK HERE FOR BUSINESS PROCESS TRAINING

• Microsoft Excel 2
• Business Objects – Human Resources Data
• Microsoft Excel Charts
• Business Objects – Financial Data
• C-Tools

Registration for any of these course offerings will be through Dearborn Human Resources. After discussing the course offerings and making selections based on your development plan, please call 593-5190 to register.

If you have any questions about the training plan please contact Ginny Zarras 593-5484 or Jeff Evans 593-5666. 

HRD Courses - More than one hundred programs and courses designed to teach you new skills to help advance your career. Registration now available at My LINC / MAIS LINC

M-Pathways Training - M-Pathways systems training includes-- Financials/Physical Resources System, Human Resources Management System, and Student Administration System -- as well as the eMploy applicant management system, and numerous smaller systems that support various aspects of the University's business.

My LINC / MAIS LINC - Provides training, documentation, and communications for M-Pathways, eMploy, and the U-M Data Warehouse.

ITCS Education Services - Dedicated in providing quality computer training and education to the University of Michigan faculty, staff, and students.

I-9 Training Tutorial - This tutorial is intended to:  Help you learn how to process I-9s better; Raise your comfort level in working with the documents and policies involved;  Enable departments to ensure that employees are authorized to work and are compliant with I-9 standards; and  Serve as a quick and easy job aid and reference whenever needed.

 FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act) Training Tutorial - The tutorial is intended for University employees whose job responsibilities include managing employee absences. The goal of the tutorial is to:  Help you understand the FMLA;  Outline the rights and responsibilities of the University and employees under the FMLA;  Raise your comfort level when managing FMLA absences;  Help ensure that units are meeting the notice requirement under the FMLA; and Serve as a quick and easy job aid and reference.

Career Services for Staff -  UM's Career Services for Staff Web site will direct you to a wealth of information including career self-assessment, career planning information and resources, University resources, and job search tools.

Tuition Support Program - The University’s Tuition Support Program is designed to help you further develop skills in your present position or prepare for a different position within the University.

 The University of Michigan
Dearborn Human Resources

1020 Administration Building
4901 Evergreen Road
Dearborn, MI 48128

Phone:  313-593-5190
Fax:  313-593-3568