Human Resources, Affirmative Action – register to attend at mluebke@pdx.edu, extension 5-4926

New Employee Briefings (Benefits Eligible Staff)

For new employees covering getting started topics, such as benefits, payroll, computer log-in and email accounts.

First & Third Monday of Each Month

8:30 a.m. – noon

USB 302

Supervisory Education

Sponsored by Willamette Valley Higher Education HR Consortium. Includes communications, problem solving, leadership style assessments, legal updates, understanding triggered emotions and excessive reactions, personal productivity and mores. A 5-part series.

Starting October 2007

Register HERE.

Questions? jsherman@pdx.edu

Unclassified Hiring Procedures

Gain a better understanding of content and procedures for Permissions to Recruit, Proposals to Appoint; departmental responsibilities to AFT and AAUP; wages and graduate assistants policies.

May 2, Friday

2:00– 4:00 p.m.

USB 302

To register, email mluebke@pdx.edu

Unclassified Letters and FTE Calculations

Are you responsible for creating letters of offer? Topics for this training include: selecting the right letter and making acceptable modifications; unclassified wage policies; how to calculate FTE and looking at an employee's FTE over the entire fiscal/academic year.

May 9, Friday

2:00– 4:00 p.m.

USB 302

To register, email mluebke@pdx.edu

Preparing for Retirement

Sponsored by Willamette Valley Higher Education HR Consortium. Whether you are just beginning to plan for your future or are close to retirement, Life by Design’s experienced educators, life coaches, and financial and HR specialists will lead you through the process of self-discovery, financial modeling, and planning so that you can feel confident you are on the path to achieve your goals and realize your dreams.  Employee + guest, $150 (University reimbursement is not available for this educational opportunity).

Banner Friendly - HRIS

Need help learning how to read HR Banner screens? Come to one of our workshops and make friends with Banner!  We'll cover PPAIDEN, PEAEMPL, NBAJOBS, PEZFACT, & Banner Reports.

April 30 , Wednesday

2:30 – 4:00 p.m.

USB 302

To register, email mluebke@pdx.edu

Americans with Disabilities Act 101

Defines disabilities, reasonable accommodation, rights and responsibilities, and minimizing liability

TBA

Americans with Disabilities Act 201

Common mistakes and helpful communication strategies.

TBA

Web Time Entry for Time Sheet Approvers

Designed for approvers and their proxies

TBA

EPAF

These sessions are for those already trained on electronic time sheet approvals. This electronic process will replace the Student Hire/Change Form as the primary method by which student jobs are communicated to Human Resources.

TBA

Labor Distribution Form – Reallocating Payroll Expenses

Set up the form to request reallocation of payroll and OPE; use this tool for budgeting, distribute payroll for various employee categories

PeopleAdmin:  Position Descriptions, Requisitions and Applicant Tracking

Create a user account; create a requisition to add, change, or refill a position; manage applications received for your job opening.  One-on-one training or small groups; new or "refresher."

Contact                 Karen Abbott Yelle at 5-4940 to schedule training

Harassment Prevention for Supervisors and Faculty

Recognizing, preventing and responding to harassment issues

TBA

Sexual Harassment Prevention for Supervisors and Faculty

Recognizing, preventing, and responding to sexual harassment issues

TBA

Sex with an Attitude, Sex with Rules, and Bullying Harassment Prevention for Staff

Designed for non-supervisory staff.  Defines sexual harassment, policies around consensual relationships, and professionals standards of conduct

TBA

Sexual Harassment Resource Network Training Part 1

Sexual Harassment Resource Network Training Part 2

For members of the Sexual Harassment Resource Network (SHRN). Mandatory training offered every two years.  Call 5-4417 for information and sign-up.

TBA

Interpersonal Violence Resource Network – Part 1

Interpersonal Violence Resource Network – Part 2

For members of the Interpersonal Violence Resource Network (IVRN).  Mandatory training offered every year.  Call 5-5640 for information and sign-up.

TBA

Office of the President’s Diversity Initiative (http://diversity.pdx.edu/programs/psunity/)

PSUnity Diversity and Inclusion Workshop

Click HERE for class dates and times

Office of Information Technology

Topics:

• Bi-Query
• Introduction to Word, Excel, Access, Windows and Webmail
• Intermediate Excel
• Mail Merge in Word
• Meeting Maker
• Introduction to Web Design
• And More

Click HERE for class dates and times

Office of Business Affairs - register to attend at mluebke@pdx.edu, extension 5-4926

Fiscal Year-End Closing of the Books

Due Dates and Instructions for closing of the books including payroll, accounts receivable, deposits, JV's, personal and travel reimbursements, fixed assets, invoices, encumbrances, purchase orders, etc.

Thursday, May 22nd, 2008

9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

SMSU Ballroom

To register, email mluebke@pdx.edu

Cash Handling Training

Everything you ever wanted to know about cash handling and depositing funds at PSU!

TBA

Post Award Administration Workshop

Getting a PSU award index number, forms and procedures, stipend payments, banner and web screens, document approval and more

TBA

Travel

The PSU travel policy, current travel rates, travel agency use and more

TBA

Journal Vouchers (new or refresher attendees welcome)

Banner Finance Journal Voucher (JV) preparation.  This is a joint presentation by the Business Affairs and Budget Offices.  It is a hands-on class with a limited number of spaces.

Wednesday, May 28
2:00p.m.-4:00p.m.

Room: NH 437

Personal Service Contracts (new or refresher attendees welcome)

Personal contracts vs trade services, independent contractors vs. employees, when/how to do personal contracts, non-resident aliens.

TBA

Purchasing

Contracting and procurement basics, purchasing rules, procurement card procedures, centrally-billed vendors, high tech purchasing

TBA

Specialized Accounting Services

General Accounts Payable and Fixed Assets, including processing payments, fixed asset requirements, year end deadlines, and more.

TBA

Professional Development Center

Offering Courses and Seminars in Business and Technology

Visit the Web site to explore certification programs and seminars to enhance and update skills. 

Click HERE for class dates and times

The Center for Academic Excellence 

Offering an Extensive Library of Educational Resources for Faculty

Access to educational books and instructional videos, professional & experienced staff to assist with teaching & learning, student assessment, community-university partnerships & instructional design. 

Click HERE for more information