Other Courses
All courses (except GET 200) held in Room 120, HRS Building
CCA010 Quality Customer Service
Tuesday, February 16, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Instructor: Ronda Mitchell
We all have customers--The question is "Do we serve them well?" In this workshop, participants will identify customer expectations, review assertive communication as a key component of quality customer service, and discuss common customer service interactions and how to improve them.
GET029 Green Your Office
Monday, February 22, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Instructor: Anna Prizzia
A "green" office is one that is both healthy and efficient in its use of resources. The result is less wasteful work practices, efficiency, and a more pleasant place to work. And, not only does it save money and time, but it goes easier on the environment, which is something that many of us appreciate. In this session you will learn about what sustainability means, how it influences your work-life, and practical things you and your department can do to help save money and our resources.
GET030 Safe Campus/Safe Community
Tuesday, March 2, 9:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Instructors: Jeff Holcomb, Wayne Griffin, Brook Mercier
Given the growing concern about personal safety in the workplace and the community, the Office of Human Resource Services, working in concert with the University Police Department and the UF Counseling Center, is pleased to offer “Safe Campus, Safe Community: Creating a Violence-Free Workplace.” Designed to increase awareness about proactive measures and appropriate responses in the event of a disruptive or violent situation, this workshop is designed for UF administrators to help ensure a safe campus environment at our university.
GET060 Take Charge of Change
Thursday, February 4, 9 a.m. to 12 noon
Instructor: Tanya Fitzgerald
Change happens. It is a real, concrete, often stressful fact of life. Do you ever wish that change would go away--or at least slow down? If so, this class is for you. During this course, participants will:
- Examine the initial normal reactions to change
- Explore ways to overcome resistance to change
- Prepare a personal plan--including emphasis on personal resilience
GET111 Psychoneuroimmunology I
Thursday, January 21, 2 to 4 p.m.
Instructor: Beree Darby
Psychoneuroimmunology is a new interdisciplinary field that has provided a foundation for understanding the pathways between the brain and immune system as well as the importance of the mind in influencing physical and mental health.
GET199 Cyber Self-Defense
Tuesday, March 23, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Instructor: John Sawyer
This session is designed to raise awareness of faculty and staff on topics including safe Web browsing, principle of least privilege, encrypting and backing up files, e-mail safety, and wireless security. The class is very interactive with discussion topics that get the participants thinking about how to protect their personal and work computers both at home and the office.
GET200 RAD Self-Defense for Women
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, February 17, 18, 19, 1 to 5 p.m., University Police Department, Jennings Annex, Building 596 (class meets three times)
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, April 21, 22, 23, 1 to 5: p.m., University Police Department, Jennings Annex, Building 596 (class meets three times)
Sponsored and led by the University Police Department
RAD (Rape Aggression Defense) is a program of realistic self-defense tactics and techniques for women. The RAD System is a comprehensive, women-only course that begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction and risk avoidance, before progressing to the basics of hands-on defense training. Sponsored and led by the University Police Department.
Note: Please wear athletic clothing and shoes.
GET210 Psychoneuroimmunology II
Tuesday, February 23, 2 to 4 p.m.
Instructor: Beree Darby
This program is a follow-up session to the popular Psychoneuroimmunology I workshop.
GET211 Psychoneuroimmunology III
Tuesday, March 30, 2 to 4 p.m.
Instructor: Beree Darby
This program is a follow-up session to the Psychoneuroimmunology II workshop.
ISC898 UF Restricted Data Training
Tuesday, March 2, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Instructor: Kathy Bergsma
UF takes seriously the obligation to protect Restricted Data. Failure to protect Restricted Data impacts UF's reputation, liability and finances. This introductory course explains the do's and don'ts of using Restricted Data on computers and what to do in the event of a Restricted Data exposure. Attendees will learn when to use encryption and proper methods for disposal of Restricted Data. Specific safeguards for portable media, email, personally managed computers and other uses of Restricted Data are taught. Important contacts and other resources are presented.
PMA010 Project Management
Tuesday, March 16, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Instructor: Tanya Fitzgerald
Project management, whether aimed at improving service or solving major organizational problems, requires a different set of management skills than those needed to oversee routine operations. Project management involves leading a diverse group of employees who are working in an environment that is highly dependent upon planning, limited by budget and scheduling controls, and subject to constant progress evaluations.
You can make project management a positive work experience through understanding project functions from start to finish. Become a better project manager or team member by participating in this "Project Management" workshop!