Staff Enrichment

Employee Development And Training: For more information, call 642-8134. Professional Skills Assessment Program The Professional Skills Assessment Program is a university-wide program designed to provide knowledge and feedback on job-related skills for staff preparing to assume responsibilities at the professional level. This program takes place over four days, from March 31 through April 3, at a residential conference center. Participants demonstrate their skills and receive feedback from university professional staff. All UC career employees at the level of administrative assistant I to non-supervising administrative assistant III, or equivalent, are eligible to be nominated by their supervisors. The cost for the residential program is a $450 recharge fee for participants. The application deadline is Jan. 23. To obtain information, application and brochure, call Employee Development and Training at 642-8134. Management Skills Assessment Program The Management Skills Assessment Program is a university-wide management development program, designed to provide feedback on management skills, which in turn can improve on-the-job performance. This program takes place over four days, from May 5 through May 8, at a residential conference center. Participants demonstrate and evaluate their management skills and receive feedback from university managers. All UC supervisors, managers or professional staff at the Administrative Assistant III level or above are eligible to be nominated by their supervisors. The $695 fee for participants covers tuition, room and board for four days and three nights. The application deadline is Jan. 23. To obtain information, application and brochure, call Employee Development and Training at 642-8134. PSAP Assessors Sought University managers, analysts, management services officers or equivalent are invited to serve as PSAP assessors. Assessors observe and evaluate the PSAP participants professional skills. Assessors will meet professionals from other UC locations and learn and practice techniques for describing behavior and giving feedback. For information, call Ellie Schindelman at 643-0645. MSAP Assessors Sought Managers and professional staff at the MSO III level, equivalent or higher are needed to participate as assessors in the Management Skills Assessment Program. As an assessor you will refine your group facilitation, performance feedback and coaching skills while supporting the development of entry-level supervisors and professional staff. Refer to the program description above. For information, call Ellie Schindelman at 643-0645. Wellness/Health*Matters: For information, call 643-4646. Health*Matters Walking Group. Ongoing, Mon.,Wed., Fri., 12:10 p.m., Campanile. Take a step towards a healthier lifestyle and enjoy a 30 to 35-minute walk through campus every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 12:10 p.m. The walking group meets at the Campanile. Make it part of your exercise routine, burn calories, increase your energy and meet new people. No enrollment necessary. CARE Services: For information or to enroll, call 643-7754. Couples and Money. Dec. 10, 6-7:30 p.m. This early evening workshop, presented by a counselor from Consumer Credit Counseling, will help couples to better communicate about their money beliefs and motivations, understand money messages learned as a child, avoid or reduce money conflicts in relationships and develop common goals concerning money. A workbook is included. Spouses and partners are encouraged to attend.   Issues of Aging: Common Mental Health Issues of Older Adults. Dec. 12, noon-1:30 p.m. (including optional 30-minute discussion). Section Club Room, Tang Center. Older persons commonly experience emotional difficulties as a result of age-related life situations. In this presentation, Mary Anne D'Onofrio, a clinical psychologist and specialist in geriatric mental health, will discuss the emotional dynamics of aging with a focus on information and resources useful to individuals caring for a parent or other adult. No enrollment required.   Alcohol/Drugs/Substance Abuse: What Supervisors and Managers Should Know. Dec. 12, noon-2:30 p.m. This CARE Services/Human Resources workshop offers campus supervisors and managers training in how to carry out their responsibilities when working with employees facing alcohol and other drug problems. The course covers the role of the supervisor/manager, guidelines for successfully confronting employees when necessary and strategies for referring employees for assistance. Education about the range of problems caused by alcohol and other drugs, including family issues and legal/financial difficulties, will also be provided.