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Training Services
Benefits Reviews
Departments may request in-house benefits reviews. This
program includes in-depth information regarding retirement, insurance, tax
deferred annuities, and many other benefits available to employees.
Contact
Benefits & Retirement Services, (865) 974-4341
for more information.
Career
Development Fund
The Career Development Fund is available for staff to
support their professional development. The fund can provide total or partial
funding for employees participating in approved career development programs or
activities. The fund reimburses a maximum of $200 per fiscal year for full-time
employees and is
pro-rated for part-time staff based on percent of effort.
Applications for the fund must be submitted before the event to be considered
for reimbursement. Contact Angie McLemore, (865) 974-8359,
or go to http://www.tennessee.edu/cdf
for more information.
Computer Courses
Employee & Organizational Development offers a complete range of
computer courses to choose from. All courses cost $75, are taught on Dell PC's,
and are approved for CPS re-certification. Fees for computer courses will be
charged directly to departments through electronic billing. Please note our
policy for charges and cancellations by clicking on the Registration Information
link at left.
Departmental Training
Let us plan your next staff development retreat or on-the-job training! We will
meet with you to identify needs, prepare activities, and guide all the
arrangements to assist in providing continuing staff development for your
department. Contact Linda Francisco,
(865) 974-8361, for more information.
Mediation Services
Problems in communicating are common in most organizations.
The mediation process has proven to be an effective means to resolve conflict.
We offer confidential mediation services to individuals and teams. These
services include consultation, facilitation, mediation training, and actual
mediation. Contact Linda Francisco, (865)
974-8361, for more information.
Performance Consulting Services
At times, performance, either departmentally or individually,
fails to meet the mark, and it is difficult to ascertain the root cause for the
performance problem. We provide services, from consulting and counseling to
training and planning, that will help identify needs and offer options to
address those needs. Following up to assess the plan’s effectiveness is
included in our services. Contact Linda
Francisco, (865) 974-8361, for more
information.
Professional Development Programs
The University of Tennessee encourages faculty and staff to
take advantage of professional development programs. These programs are designed
to empower and enlighten employees who work at all levels in the university.
Each class is guaranteed to be a rewarding experience. As an employee of the
university, you have the opportunity to take a minimum of 32 hours
of classes per year. Our classes are also offered on-site in your department.
For further information on how to bring training to you, contact Employee &
Organizational Development, (865) 974-6657.
Strategic Planning Services
Does your department have a vision and mission? If you don’t
have a strategic plan in place, you may want to avail yourself of our strategic
planning services. A strategic plan is essential to your department’s success.
Contact Employee & Organizational Development, (865) 974-6657 for more information.
Toastmasters
Don't think you give presentations? What about when your boss
asks for an update on your project? What about when you present an idea at a
staff meeting, at the PTA, at your church or on a job interview? The more you
consider all your communications as "presentations," the more care you
will give that conversation and the more polished it will be. UT Toastmasters is
the right choice for improving your speaking skills. We offer a hands-on,
face-to-face, positive feedback atmosphere for communications training in a
friendly environment. For details, or have
a look at the club's web page at http://web.utk.edu/~toasters.
Training Advisory Group
The Training Advisory Group (TAG) is a Systems
organization that meets biannually to discuss training needs at the
campus/unit levels and to prioritize that training. Meetings are generally
held in April and October in Knoxville. Contact Linda
Francisco, (865) 974-8361, for more
information.
Training Courses
Employee & Organizational Development offers a wide variety of
training courses including supervisory, leadership, and management programs as
well as personal help topics. Most courses are free of charge unless otherwise
noted. Charges are sometimes made to cover the costs of materials, speakers,
facilities, or equipment. Please note our policy for charges and cancellations
by clicking on the Registration Information link at left.
Volunteer
Training Partners
Volunteer Training Partners consists of a group of faculty and staff who are
interested in promoting training and development for those who work at the
university. Contact Linda
Francisco, (865) 974-8361, for more
information.
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