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Director's MessageWelcome to the spring 2007 online edition of the Learning Tree. Our staff has been busy preparing several new learning opportunities and training initiatives for you, our preferred customers. First, CPDT has a redesigned Web page with easier navigation, a full listing of training courses in both alphabetical and category order and a legend specifying course delivery method (either instructor-led or online). I encourage you to visit our Web page and send us your comments at training@unf.edu. We are pleased to announce three new paths, a new series and the continuation of our department team building sessions.
Computer-applications workshops in Microsoft Office, Banner 7, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, and others will continue to be offered, along with the very popular UNF Book Club. Please visit the CPDT Web page to review the full course schedule, over 50 courses, available to faculty and staff during the spring term. Our goal is to help you “learn more; grow more; achieve more”. We look forward to another term filled with learning opportunities for you, our preferred customers. Back to Top New Courses and Programs As part of the new soft skills training initiative that began during the fall 2006 term, CPDT rolled out the Communication and Change Management Paths. During the spring 2007 term, employees can expect to see three new paths: Supervisory, Workplace Issues and Excellent Service.Register early to ensure a seat in these newly designed sessions by visiting http://www.unf.edu/dept/cpdt/proceed.htm. For additional information call CPDT at ext. 1707.
Spring Book ClubCan you identify classic leadership behavior? During the fall term, book club members learned about authenticity, emotional fortitude and humility as recognized exemplary leadership behaviors by reading “Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done.”Join us during the spring term for this fun and exciting learning initiative as book club members read “Death by Meeting” and “Overcoming the 5 Dysfunctions of a Team” both by Patrick Lencioni. Members receive selected books, meet new colleagues, participate in discussions, have fun, and learn. Participation is limited. Register by visiting http://www.unf.edu/dept/cpdt/proceed.htm or call ext. 1707 for additional information.
Back to Top Retirement Smarts SeriesRetirement Planning: It’s Not What It Used To BeThe ever popular “Smarts” series will continue this spring with special sessions being presented by Merrill Lynch Financial Management and dedicated specifically to retirement planning/issues. This series will cover the longevity revolution and how boomers and pre-retirees are transforming adulthood and redefining retirement; picturing and planning retirement; managing the transition to retirement; and the investment strategies and new models available.
Upgrade to Banner 7.x Successful! November 20, 2006 was our first day using the new version of Banner and after only a few small bumps it was smooth sailing after the 3-day rollover. Users will now be pleased to see an updated, customizable and more “user-friendly” interface that should allow easier navigation and process functionality. Some new features of Internet Native Banner 7.x are:
Although Banner Self Service was also upgraded to version 7.x, there have been no significant changes to the interface or process functionality. Team Building Sessions Open to Departments How can departments help employees build trust, master conflict, achieve commitment, embrace accountability, and focus on results? Through team building sessions that will help them focus on the 5 functions of a team. CPDT has partnered with a consulting firm to help employees learn about their preferred behavior style(s), how they communicate with others and how they contribute to their team. The sessions are divided into two 4-hour parts: The 5 Functions of a Team – Part 1: This session is designed to help departments achieve synergy and become a more effective team. Participants will complete the DISC assessment; understand their behavior style and its effects on the team. Team members will rate the trust level of the team; identify the reasons behind this rating; and determine actions that can improve the level of trust among members. The 5 Functions of a Team – Part 2: Teamwork remains the ultimate competitive advantage in any organization. This session will introduce participants to the five functions of a team: building trust, mastering conflict, achieving commitment, embracing accountability, and focusing on results. Participants will be given tools to help them contribute to these functions. Chairs and directors interested in having their department participate in these sessions may call ext. 1707 and speak with Ida Gropper. Back to Top SkillSoft Online Learning Did you know that more than 3,000 business, information technology and office productivity professional development courses are available FREE to UNF students, faculty and staff? You need only a valid UNF user ID (N number) and Internet connection to access these online courses anytime 24 x 7. By taking free courses through SkillSoft, you can complete online training without ever leaving your desk! SkillSoft courses are grouped into the following curricula: Business Skills Curricula—Customer Service, Communication, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Team Building and others. IT End-User Curricula—Adobe, MS Office, MS Project, MS Windows and others. IT Professional Curricula—Database, Network Technologies, Server Technologies, Web Design and others. Test Prep – Oracle, Linux, Microsoft, Security, Sun and others. Workplace Compliance Curricula – ADA, Workplace Harassment, Business Ethics, and others. Some of the more popular courses accessed by faculty, staff and students include Excel, Dreamweaver, Customer Service, and Effective Communication. Sign up at http://unf.skillport.com and start achieving more today. For information, please contact CPDT at ext. 1707 or the SkillSoft support desk at 1-866-SKIL-HELP. Back to Top 3rd Annual Professional Development Forum
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Timothy Watterson |
What is your job title?
Pcard Administrator and my responsibilities include training.
How long have you been at UNF? I’ve been at UNF a little over a year.
What are your hobbies?
My hobbies include reading, playing the guitar, spending time by the water.
What do you like most about training at the University of North Florida?
I like training at UNF because of the interaction with the many different types of people that are employed here.
What is your most memorable accomplishment at UNF?
My most memorable accomplishment is graduating from UNF with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology.
Ask the Trainer
by Ronda MitchellTo quickly change the line spacing of a paragraph in Microsoft Word:
1. Select the text you want to change.
2. Do one of the following:
- To set line spacing to single-space lines, press CTRL+1.
- To set line spacing to double-space lines, press CTRL+2.
- To set line spacing to 1.5-line spacing, press CTRL+5.
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Ask the ITS Support Center:
Are there precautions to take for using e-mail and instant messaging?
by Alison CruessAs with most communication tools, faculty and staff should take precautions in using e-mail and instant messaging. E-mail is not as private as we would like to think. E-mail can be compared to sending a letter through the U.S. Postal System without putting it in an envelope. When an e-mail leaves your computer it travels to a server. If the server resides outside of the organization, the e-mail makes several hops to get to its destination. The e-mail has the potential to be read at each stop it makes. Sensitive information should be encrypted before it is sent.
Instant messaging (IM) requires the use of a client program that hooks up to an instant messaging service. It differs from e-mail in that conversations happen in real time. It is similar to e-mail because it is clear text communication. If you use a public network like AOL, Microsoft, Yahoo, etc., your message leaves the organization and passes through one or more servers on the way. There is the potential for interception anywhere the message lands.
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