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If a particular class you are interested in is at full capacity, please contact Employee & Organizational Development at (865) 974-6657 to add your name and phone number to the waiting list.

Class Participant Cancellation
In the event a participant cancels from attending a training class, someone from our office will contact you up to one day before the class starts if space is available.
Priority Registration
If your name is listed on the waiting list, you will automatically receive an opportunity for priority registration if there are no cancellations that allow you to attend. Someone will contact you before regular registration opens and Training Pages is distributed.
Creation of Additional Classes
Contacting EOD to add your name to the waiting list of the class you are interested in notifies our staff of the demand for additional training classes. Our department will consider creating an additional class to accommodate the demand. In the event an additional class is created, we will notify you by offering priority registration.

Behavioral Interviewing Have you ever made a poor hiring decision? Are you concerned with the legal aspects of interviewing applicants? Are you unsure what to ask to gain substantive information on which to base hiring decisions? If you interview applicants and would like the opportunity to increase your interviewing skills and knowledge, this class will be of use to you. Issues such as interview formats, applicant testing, ADA issues, and working with HR-Employment in making your hiring decisions will be covered.
Course Number	Dates, Days	Time	Location
50080428	Dec 9, W	8:30-11:30	238 CONFERENCE CENTER BUILDING
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Building a Team: Teambuilding at its Best Everyone talks about teamwork, and nearly every unit wishes for more. Supervisors find quickly that teamwork isn’t something that just happens by itself. This session will offer strategies and methods for supervisors to assess the current level of teamwork in their units, to target an optimum level of teamwork, and to encourage and increase specific teamwork behaviors among employees.
Course Number	Dates, Days	Time	Location
50080424	Dec 3, R	8:30-11:30	238 CONFERENCE CENTER BUILDING
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Coping with Winter Blues Many of us in the northern hemisphere do not look forward to the winter: it’s cold, gray, has longer days in darkness, and forces us indoors. However, many of us are not only annoyed by winter, but downright ‘blue’ for several months. There are ways to lift your spirits and make the best of this unpleasant season and if you get the winter blues, this workshop is for you.
Course Number	Dates, Days	Time	Location
50080437	Dec 16, W	12:00-1:00	218 Conference Center Building
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Don't Be a Victim Every year more than 500,000 consumers are victims of identity theft. Don’t be one of them! UT Federal Credit Union will conduct a brown bag session to help you avoid becoming a victim of identity theft. It’s up to you to protect your own identity.
Course Number	Dates, Days	Time	Location
50080430	Dec 9, W	12:00-1:00	221 UNIVERSITY CENTER
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Ethical Challenges in the Workplace As any manager knows, it is sometimes possible to go “by the book” and yet not do what seems to be the right thing. On the other hand, situations arise in which the fairest and most compassionate course of action may violate policy or even break the law. This workshop will address ethical issues that are most likely to affect UT’s managers.
Course Number	Dates, Days	Time	Location
50080436	Dec 15, T	8:30-11:30	218 CONFERENCE CENTER BUILDING
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Investing 101 For newbies and seasoned veterans, this course is designed to familiarize individuals with the basics of investing, including • 401K plans, 403B plans, traditional and ROTH IRAs- which does what and which do I need? • What is asset allocation? • How to determine if your investments are consistent with your goals, timeframe, and risk tolerance? • the emotional psychology of investing • Investment vehicles- the basics of mutual funds, stocks, and bonds Lunch will be provided.
Course Number	Dates, Days	Time	Location
50080426	Dec 4, F	11:30-1:00	218 CONFERENCE CENTER BUILDING
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Leading Change Change doesn’t simply “happen.” People make it happen! To be an effective supervisor, it’s important to take a strong role in leading changes rather than simply coping with the change brought about by others. Participants in this workshop will discuss techniques for change management, learn what employees need from their supervisors during times of change, and practice leadership skills essential to implementing change. Topics will include communication strategies, motivation, overcoming doubt and fear, and planning for the future.
Course Number	Dates, Days	Time	Location
50080439	Dec 17, R	8:30-11:30	238 CONFERENCE CENTER BUILDING
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Managing Multiple Projects Handling several projects can seem like running a race in many directions! At the starting lineup, can you envision the finish line? This course shows participants how to identify major priorities, focus through stress, and stay on track. Learning effective ways to leap the hurdles of 1) procrastination, 2) multiple disruptions, and 3) mental pressure will set you strides ahead. Join the team as we map a course in multiple project management.
Course Number	Dates, Days	Time	Location
50080433	Dec 10, R	8:30-11:30	238 CONFERENCE CENTER BUILDING
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Mediation Skill Building Mediation is a process by which a neutral third party helps people resolve their differences. It is less adversarial, less expensive (in terms of time and money), and less destructive than many other processes for handling conflict. In this class, you will learn how to use mediation informally with staff and in everyday situations.
Course Number	Dates, Days	Time	Location
50080423	Dec 2, W	9:00-11:00	218 CONFERENCE CENTER BUILDING
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Meeting People: A Guide to Effective Networking Why is it important to meet people? Come to this session to gain an appreciation for networking. During this program, participants will learn strategies to increase opportunities to network and to benefit from those new contacts.
Course Number	Dates, Days	Time	Location
50080422	Dec 1, T	8:30-11:30	238 CONFERENCE CENTER BUILDING
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Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Cost: $20- Myers-Briggs helps participants identify their personality types. Once personality types are identified, participants will learn how to gain greater understanding of self and others to create personal and professional effectiveness.
Course Number	Dates, Days	Time	Location
50080429	Dec 2, W	8:30-11:30	238 Conference Center Building
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Nonverbal Communication in the Workplace 10%, 30%, 50%. What percentage of communication is the spoken word? You may be surprised how important your non-verbal cues are when communicating. A majority of communication is non-verbal, as it includes posture, eye movement, hand gestures, etc. Learn how to control your non-verbal communication and to interpret what others are saying with theirs.
Course Number	Dates, Days	Time	Location
50080431	Dec 10, R	8:30-11:30	218 CONFERENCE CENTER BUILDING
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OMB Circulars and Cost Accounting Standards This course examines the federal regulations that govern costing and administration of federal-sponsored projects. Emphasis is on OMB Circular A-21 and OMB Circular A-110.
Course Number	Dates, Days	Time	Location
50080427	Dec 8, T	1:30-4:30	238 CONFERENCE CENTER BUILDING
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Project Management In this overview, attendees will learn how to break down a project into milestones and tasks to develop a baseline plan. This workshop will cover fundamental PM concepts such as sequencing, critical path, change management, and effort/duration. The importance of clearly defined team roles and responsibilities will be discussed as well as methods for estimating, classifying, and prioritizing. Actual project examples will be provided, and participants are encouraged to bring their own projects for practice opportunities.
Course Number	Dates, Days	Time	Location
50080517	Dec 4, F	8:30-11:30	238 CONFERENCE CENTER BUILDING
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Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) The nationally recognized standard in women’s self defense programs, RAD offers realistic and hands-on training in a comfortable training environment. This class provides educational information and basic physical skills. Note: This class is for women only. Please wear athletic shoes and comfortable clothes.
Course Number	Dates, Days	Time	Location
50080421	Nov 30 - Dec 4, M W F	12:30-4:30	UT Police Department Community Room
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Seven Habits of Highly Effective People *NOTE DATE CHANGE: THIS SEMINAR WAS ORGINALLY SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 22-24, 2009--COST: $249--Would you like to be more effective in both your work and personal life? Do you wish you could get better results from the hours in your days and spend more time focusing on the most important and meaningful things? These areas are main focus points in the Seven Habits program. In additional beneficial topics, participants will discover how to: balance key priorities, take initiative, improve interpersonal communication, develop mission, vision, and values within their organization, and leverage creative collaboration. Dr. Stephen Covey, author and creator of the Seven Habits program, is recognized as one of TIME magazine’s 25 Most Influential Americans. Covey spent decades observing and researching effectiveness and discovered that those who are highly effective have several habits in common; habits that can be learned and practiced to increase your personal and professional effectiveness! Come to this three-day seminar and learn about the seven essential habits and how to incorporate them into your own life and work. This interactive experience is led by certified a Covey instructor, Stefani Mundy, who testifies that the program can be life-changing. The $249 fee covers materials. Cancellations for this seminar must be made 10 business days before the seminar. Dr. Stephen Covey, author and creator of the Seven Habits program, is recognized as one of TIME magazine’s 25 Most Influential Americans. Covey spent decades observing and researching effectiveness and discovered that those who are highly effective have several habits in common; habits that can be learned and practiced to increase your personal and professional effectiveness! Come to this three-day seminar and learn about the seven essential habits and how to incorporate them into your own life and work. This interactive experience is led by certified a Covey instructor, Stefani Mundy, who testifies that the program can be life-changing. The $249 fee covers materials. Cancellations for this seminar must be made 10 business days before the seminar.
Course Number	Dates, Days	Time	Location
50069932	June 8-10, 2010, T W R	8:30-4:30	238 CONFERENCE CENTER BUILDING
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Stress Management Are you stressed from work or home situations? Attend this workshop to look at alternative ways of coping with stress. We will identify your personal source of stress and current coping mechanisms. Participants will participate in a one hour Yoga session in room 218. Comfortable clothing, a yoga mat, or towel is required.
Course Number	Dates, Days	Time	Location
50080432	Dec 11, F	9:00-12:00	238 CONFERENCE CENTER BUILDING
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The Law & You: Interacting with Law Enforcement This course will cover your rights and responsibility, some cardinal rules and communication during your encounter with law enforcement. This course will offer procedures to follow if you are stopped by a police officer or law enforcement official.
Course Number	Dates, Days	Time	Location
50080434	Dec 11, F	12:00-1:00	221 UNIVERSITY CENTER
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Working Effectively with Difficult People My job would be great if it weren’t for the people! We’ve all thought that at some point...right? Every office has people who don’t get along consistently, but learning to work together effectively can make any day at the office more pleasant for everyone. This class will look at what makes a difficult person difficult. Participants will explore ways to identify, manage, and communicate better with those individuals. A difficult person should be seen as an opportunity, not as an obstacle, on the path to success.
Course Number	Dates, Days	Time	Location
50080435	Dec 15, T	8:30-11:30	238 CONFERENCE CENTER BUILDING

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