High Impact Recognition and Reward Strategies
Would you like to see your employees increase productivity? Would you like to see them more engaged with their jobs and with their colleagues? Would you like to help your employees feel good about themselves and the work they do here at Marquette? If you answered “yes” to at least one of these questions, this workshop offers something for you. Find out how to use recognition and reward strategies that foster a positive work environment, improve productivity and boost job satisfaction. As a program attendee, you will:
Exchange ideas and best practices with your colleagues. Presented by: Jeanne A. Rufflo, a training and organizational development consultant with 17 years of experience in business and human resources.
Thursday, March 6
1 – 3 p.m.
Raynor Memorial Libraries, Beaumier Conference Room C (lower level)
Limit: 30
TOPICS IN MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP:
In this program, participants will examine the components of effective meetings, which are the basis for effective project management teams. Types of meetings, meeting structure, participant composition and roles, and interaction norms will be reviewed. A seven-step agenda format, to encourage continual improvement of meetings, will be presented. Participants will leave this interactive session with specific techniques to enhance the productivity and satisfaction of meetings they attend.
Presented by: Dr. Carolyn Kelly Ottman. Kelly has a Ph.D. in adult education with an emphasis on organizational leadership. Kelly has been a faculty member in the College of Business Administration and the College of Professional Studies in the areas of teamwork, organizational behavior and quality.
Monday, Feb. 18
2 – 4 p.m.
Raynor Memorial Libraries, Beaumier Conference Room C (Lower Level)
Limit: 30
The Performance Appraisal Process
This session is designed for managers and supervisors responsible for completing annual performance appraisals. Effective performance management contributes to open and constructive communication between employees and supervisors. By communicating the goals and expectations of a job, supervisors can assure that employees have a clear understanding of how to successfully carry out their assignments, contribute to their personal growth and job satisfaction and improve the overall efficiency of university operations. In this session supervisors will:
Presented by: The Department of Human Resources
Monday, March 3
1 – 2 p.m.
Raynor Memorial Libraries, Beaumier Conference Room C (lower level)
Limit: 30
MU TOPICS:
How to Access Web-based Management Reports
This workshop is for managers who already receive monthly reports. The monthly management reports prepared by the Office of the Comptroller are transitioning to a new delivery system. This new system will provide statements as Crystal Reports, delivered via the Web, using Business Objects. The current monthly PDF format reports that are e-mailed to managers will be replaced by this system. Please join the Office of the Comptroller and IT Services for training on this exciting new reporting system.
Thursday, Feb. 7
10:30 – 11 a.m.; OR 11 – 11:30 a.m.; OR 11:30 a.m. - noon
Lalumiere Language Hall, Room 130
Limit: 20 people PER 30 minute time slot
Friday, Feb. 8
1 – 1:30 p.m.; OR 1:30 – 2 p.m.; OR 2 – 2:30 p.m.
Lalumiere Language Hall, Room 130
Limit: 20 people PER 30 minute time slot
Thursday, Feb. 14
1 – 1:30 p.m.; OR 1:30 – 2 p.m.; OR 2 – 2:30 p.m.
Lalumiere Language Hall, Room 130
Limit: 20 people PER 30 minute time slot
Careers@Marquette - Online Requisition and Applicant Tracking System
Are you responsible for processing Authorization to Recruit (ATR) Forms? Do you help manage job applicants/candidates during a search process? Do you review resumes/curriculum vitae and recommend individuals for hire? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, this session is for you. During this hands-on session: An online requisition will be created; the approval process will be discussed; the different user types will be discussed; an application will be completed and submitted to an open position; and application management will be demonstrated.
Presented by: Lynn Mellantine, Department of Human Resources
Wednesday, Feb. 20
2 – 3:30 p.m.
Raynor Memorial Libraries, Room 320H
Limit: 18
Just in Time for Year-end - Help from the Comptroller
The Office of the Comptroller is again offering sessions providing year-end assistance. In the class, you will discuss the year-end timeline, invoice processing, credit card charges, monthly statements and encumbrances. There will also be a refresher segment on the Marquette Financial System (MFS). This will include checking funds available and account inquiry drilldown. (All three sessions are identical and cover the same material.)
Presented by: Mary Jo Kuzma and Joanne Browning, Office of the Comptroller
Wednesday, May 7
10 a.m. – noon
Raynor Memorial Libraries, Room 320H
Limit: 18
Wednesday, May 14
1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Raynor Memorial Libraries, Room 320H
Limit: 18
Thursday, May 15
2 – 4 p.m.
Raynor Memorial Libraries, Room 320H
Limit: 18
Walk and Take Time to Smell the Spring Flowers
Take a walk at lunchtime and relieve some stress. Join our grounds maintenance coordinator as he takes a walk around campus and points out some of Marquette’s beautiful flowers, trees and bushes. Take this opportunity to ask questions such as: What is this bush called? How do you prune that type of tree? How did you get those flowers to grow? Bring a notepad and pen if you want to record his expertise.
Presented by: Jeffrey C. Wollenhaupt, maintenance coordinator/grounds, Facilities Services
Wednesday, May 21
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Outside St. Joan of Arc Chapel
Limit: 20
COMPUTER SESSIONS:
This class is an introduction to Microsoft SharePoint, a file management and collaboration tool.
Learn to access the information you need, to view files for your department and to check out and edit documents. Use the calendar and participate in discussions.
Presented by: Staff, IT Services
Wednesday, Feb. 13
1 – 3 p.m.
Raynor Memorial Libraries, Room 320H
Limit: 18
This workshop is designed for the PowerPoint 2003 user who wants to explore what’s new in PowerPoint 2007 and develop skills to create dynamic and visually appealing presentations. Work with Smart Art, clip art, shapes, WordArt, shadows and 3-D effects, tables, and charts. Apply transitions, animation effects and insert sounds. Customize design themes, the master slide and handouts, and move information between Word and PowerPoint. Improve your presentations: Use presenter view; rehearse timings; and use the pen tool to make annotations. Make a presenter-independent slideshow, or publish a presentation as a Web page.
Presented by: Staff, IT Services
Wednesday, Feb. 27
1 – 3 p.m.
Raynor Memorial Libraries, Room 320H
Limit: 18
This introductory workshop covers the new user interface of Excel. Navigate, create, edit and print basic worksheets. Format cells and borders, and move, copy, sort and filter data. Work with charts and graphics. Perform calculations, and apply conditional formatting. Use multiple worksheets in a workbook.
Presented by: Staff, IT Services
Wednesday, March 12
1 – 3 p.m.
Raynor Memorial Libraries, Room 320H
Limit: 18
Outlook 2007:E-mail Merge for Group Announcements and Other Tips & Tricks
This workshop is designed for the Outlook user who has some basic experience with Outlook 2003 and wants to explore the new 2007 User Interface. Learn how to merge a Word document to automatically send a personalized message to a large group of e-mail recipients. Additional topics to be covered: Use the calendar to schedule appointments and meetings; customize the Outlook environment; create contacts, tasks, notes and signatures; save and archive mail; delegate access; organize and find information; share an Outlook folder; archive information; create rules and use the Out of Office Assistant; handle spam; and manage folder size.
Presented by: Staff, IT Services
Wednesday, March 26
1 – 3 p.m.
Raynor Memorial Libraries, Room 320H
Limit: 18
Getting Started with Microsoft Office 2007: Word, Excel and PowerPoint
This workshop is for individuals who currently use Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and want an overview of what’s changed in Office 2007. This workshop will help minimize downtime and the frustration sometimes associated with an upgrade of this magnitude. To get the most from this workshop, participants should already be comfortable using Word, Excel and PowerPoint. This workshop focuses on the new Office 2007 interface. Learn where to find the menus and toolbars you were familiar with in Office 2003 for Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Find out about shortcuts and tips for making the transition easier. Explore new features available only on Office 2007. Topics include:
Presented by: Susan Biro. Biro has more than 20 years work experience in the information technology field. She has a master of science degree in education from UW-Milwaukee and a Webmaster certificate from Marquette.
Wednesday, March 26
9 a.m. – noon
Raynor Memorial Libraries, Room 320H
Limit: 18
Learn time-saving Word 2007 tips and tricks. Examples include adding a watermark to a Word document; creating custom bulleted lists; fast formatting; keyboard shortcuts; navigating word documents by using a table of contents; removing unwanted formatting; tricks for selecting text; sorting tables; creating calculations in tables; using bookmarks; creating special symbols; and tips for using SmartArt. Also included are advanced tricks for automating custom merge letters.
Presented by: Susan Biro. See description above.
Wednesday, April 2
9 a.m. – noon
Raynor Memorial Libraries, Room 320H
Limit: 18
Bring your lunch to this roundtable discussion. This is an opportunity to exchange ideas and share with your colleagues what you’ve accomplished with SharePoint.
Facilitated by: Staff, IT Services
Wednesday, April 9
Noon – 1 p.m.
Raynor Memorial Libraries, Room 320A
Limit: 18
FOCUS ON FACULTY:
The following workshops on teaching are available to faculty and graduate students during spring semester 2008. All of these workshops will be held in Raynor Memorial Libraries, Room 320H.
Introduction to D2L (four date options listed below)
Friday, Feb. 1
1 – 4 p.m.
Raynor Memorial Libraries, Room 320H
Wednesday, Feb. 6
1 – 4 p.m.
Raynor Memorial Libraries, Room 320H
Friday, Feb. 15
9 a.m. – noon
Raynor Memorial Libraries, Room 320H
Thursday, Feb. 21
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Raynor Memorial Libraries, Room 320H
E-Teaching Certificate Workshops
The seven workshops in this series will be held on Friday afternoons this spring. The workshops are open to regular and adjunct faculty as well as graduate students in the Preparing Future Faculty Program. Participants should have taken the basic D2L workshop or have learned to use D2L in some other fashion.
In order to earn the E-Teaching certificate, participants must attend all seven sessions (not necessarily in the same semester) and prepare and present a project that uses some aspect of the technology covered in the workshops.
Date: Topic:
Feb. 8 Course Design and D2L Applications
Feb. 22 Teaching Blended and Online Courses with D2L
March 7 Digital Imaging and Scanning in D2L
March 28 Video and Audio Production in D2L
April 11 Presentation Technology, Podcasting and Visual Literacy in D2L
April 25 Special Topics: Promising New Products
May 2 Project Presentations of D2L Enhanced Courses
Sponsors: Center for Teaching and Learning, Instructional Media Center, Information Technology Services
Questions should be directed to david.buckholdt@marquette.edu or jon.pray@marquette.edu
PASSPORT TOURS:
Behind the Scenes: What is the Office of Research Compliance?
Join us to learn about the exciting research activities taking place here at Marquette!
Presented by: Staff, Office of Research Compliance
Tuesday, April 8
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Raynor Memorial Libraries, Study Room D (lower level)
Limit: 20
The Marquette University Jesuit Community generously gave the university a $2 million endowment for the establishment of the Faber Center for Ignatian Spirituality, which is dedicated to the promotion of Ignatian spirituality among faculty and staff.
Blessed Peter Faber (also referred to as Pierre Favre) was among the first companions of Ignatius Loyola and was recognized by Ignatius himself for his talent in giving the Spiritual Exercises (retreats) and his gifts as a spiritual director.
The Faber Center's offerings include retreats, spiritual direction, discussion groups, days and evenings of reflection, and other opportunities for exploring spirituality in everyday life. Come on this tour and find out more!
Presented by: Staff, Faber Center
Thursday, May 8
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Schroeder Complex, Room 111
Limit: 20
FAMILY MATTERS:
Top 10 Ways to Get Healthy in 2008
New Year’s resolutions got you down? Need a little boost to get back on track? Come to this interactive session and learn some simple ways to do just that. Nutrition, physical, stress management and much more will be discussed. Don’t miss it!
Presented by: Amy Melichar, M.Ed., CHES, coordinator of health education and promotion
Tuesday, Feb. 26
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location to be determined.
Limit: 30
Be the Healthy Difference with Marquette’s Benefits
If you’re interested in learning more about ways to maximize your Marquette University benefits, come to this informative session and learn:
· How enrolling in a Flexible Spending Account can lower your out of pocket expenses each year
· Why it’s so important to obtain pre-authorizations for procedures or surgeries
· How our Lab Card program can help you save on lab services if you’re a PPO plan participant
· What resources and links you can find on our MU Benefits Website
· The major advantages of utilizing the Employee Assistance Program
· How to add value to your $120 annual vision benefit
· Your dental choices, including services at the School of Dentistry and Dental Faculty Practice
· What voluntary benefits MU offers
· Why it’s important to participate in TIAA-CREF
Presented by: The Benefits Department
Thursday, March 27
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Raynor Memorial Libraries, Beaumier Conference Room A (lower level)
Limit: 30
SPOTLIGHT ON THE HAGGERTY:
Meet Don Doll and Tour the Exhibition “The Grandeur of God”: Photographs by Don Doll, S.J. Don Doll, S.J., is the Marquette University Wade Scholar Lecturer for the spring 2008 semester. In conjunction with Doll’s stay at Marquette, the Haggerty Museum of Art will present “The Grandeur of God”: Photographs by Don Doll, S.J. The title of the exhibition is inspired by the Gerard Manley Hopkins poem God’s Grandeur, written in 1877. The exhibition will include a selection of Doll’s Native American images; panoramas along the Lewis and Clark Trail; Jesuits assisting refugees in Uganda, Sudan, and Eastern Europe; landmine victims in Angola; and Tsunami survivors in India and Sri Lanka.
Don Doll, S.J., is a Jesuit priest and award-winning photographer whose work has been featured in National Geographic and a number of the Day in the Life of... books. Doll was introduced to photography and the Lakota people when he was assigned to the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota as a young Jesuit. Two of his books on Native Americans are Crying for a Vision and Vision Quest: Men, Women and Sacred Sites of the Sioux Nation.
In May of 1997, Doll was awarded the prestigious Kodak Crystal Eagle Award for Impact in Photojournalism at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., for his many years of work with Native Americans. Since 1969, Doll has lived and worked at Creighton University in Omaha, Neb., where he is a professor of journalism and holds the Endowed Heider Chair.
Wednesday, Feb. 20
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Main Lobby, Haggerty Museum of Art
Limit: 30
Treasures from the Haggerty Museum of Art Permanent Collection
Participants in the Haggerty Museum’s April GROW session will have the opportunity to see a wide array of works of art from the museum’s permanent collection. Many of these pieces have never before been exhibited at the Haggerty. Featured pieces will include prints by Albrecht Dürer, Pierre Bonnard and Henri Matisse and a small mobile by Alexander Calder.
Presented by: John Loscuito (registrar), Annemarie Sawkins (associate curator) and Lynne Shumow (curator of education)
Tuesday, April 29
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Main Lobby, Haggerty Museum of Art
Limit: 30
HOW TO REGISTER:
Call 288-7305 or e-mail growwithmu@marquette.edu.
All GROW classes are free to Marquette faculty, staff and administrators. These classes are designed and intended for job-related professional growth and development. The Department of Human Resources reserves the right to approve or deny enrollment in any specific class offering for all enrolles.