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Vol. 2008 #105, Friday, May 30, 2008



 Announcements

 

As of Saturday, May 31 the buffet in Viewpoints will be closed. The Galleria in the South Dining Hall will remain open Monday through Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Viewpoints' seating will remain open.


Department of Human Resources Staff Training Schedule, June to August

Training is a method of enhancing human performance.  Join us in the following training and development workshops. You may either email your R.S.V.P. to Cavil Anderson at anderson@kutztown.edu, or call ext. 3-4872.       

 

TITLE

 

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

 

 

DATE AND TIME

 

(1) Stress Management   

You will learn how to prioritize efforts, eat a well balanced diet, deep breathing, exercises, getting plenty of sleep and taking time to laugh.

 

10 a.m. – Noon. Thursday, June 12

Human Resource Training Center

 

(2) Team Building (groups)  

Today more than ever, groups play a critical role in the lives of effective organizations. You will learn how  to empower employees, generate needed change, and produce innovative solutions to complex problems. 

 

 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 17

223 McFarland Student Union Building, Formal Dining Room

 

(3) Communication

 

 

You will learn verbal and nonverbal elements of communication, explore ownership, and experience the difference between the roadblocks and the bridges of communication.

 

 

10 a.m. - Noon. Thursday, June 26

Human Resources Training Center

 

(4) Job Classification This workshop will provide a general understanding of the PASSHE job classification system.  

8:30 a.m. Thursday, May 29

2:30 p.m. Thursday, June 5

8:30 a.m. Monday, June 9

Human Resources Training Center

 

(5) Employee Self Serve (ESS)  

Employee Self Service is a web-based system which allows employees to view their employment data.  Employees can check on their benefits, direct deposits, leave time earned and used, pay stubs and personal information.

 

 

3 p.m. Thursday, May 29

1p.m. Tuesday, June 3

8:30 a.m. Thursday, June 5

 8:30 a.m.  Friday, June 6

Human Resources Training Center

 

       

        Cavil S Anderson, training coordinator, Human Resources


Register Now for the Great Golden Bear Golf Scramble. Entry forms are currently available for the Tenth Annual Great Golden Bear Golf Scramble. This year’s scramble will be held on Friday, June 6 at Willow Hollow Golf Course in Leesport, Pa. The shotgun start at Willow Hollow will be 1 p.m.  The entry fee for a foursome is $400, and twosomes can enter at $225.  The fee includes a tee prize, a pre-scramble lunch, driving range pass and discount at Sittler Golf, the ninth-hole beverage stop, post-scramble barbeque and awards ceremony, greens and cart fees, special contests, and a chance to win great prizes. Entry forms can be obtained by calling the athletic advancement office at ext. 3-4755 or via e-mail at ogeka@kutztown.edu. Proceeds from the scramble benefit the KU athletic scholarship fund.  The scramble is limited to 36 foursomes and has been a sellout for nine consecutive years. Please register early.

        Alex Ogeka, director, Athletic Advancement