2013 Professional Development and Enrichment Conference
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2013 Keynote Speaker: Galen Emanuele
Using a fun and powerful approach derived from the principles of improvisation, Galen Emanuele from the Upfront Theatre helps organizations establish a "yes, and" culture, where people are connected, say yes, listen and support one another, and make each other look good. This creative curriculum teaches individuals how to be stronger, positive communicators; how to say yes; how to adapt in the moment; to have confidence; and to strengthen interpersonal skills. Register now for Galen's Keynote Presentation on Monday, January 14 at 1 p.m. in the Murray Board Room.
“Say Yes!” to the
2013 Professional Development & Enrichment Conference for Faculty & Staff
January 14-16, 2013
All courses require registration by no later than Monday, January 7, 2013.
To register for courses, send your list of requested classes to trainme@pugetsound.edu
or call 253.879.3369.
Staff members should discuss their interests with their supervisors
and obtain approval to attend courses prior to registering.
Questions? Contact Human Resources (hr@pugetsound.edu)
*Courses marked with an asterisk have limited space; please register early.
Monday, January 14
Time: 9 – 10 a.m. Location: Murray Board Room Facilitator: Czarina Ramsay & Dave Wright
What’s Next? Diversity Climate Survey Review
Members of the Diversity Advisory Council (DAC) will share preliminary findings from the 2012 campus climate survey and they'll invite your feedback on these initial findings to continue moving us forward with the important work of creating an even stronger inclusive learning community.
About the facilitators:
Dave Wright is the university chaplain.
Czarina Ramsay is the director of Multicultural Student Services.
Time: 9 – 10:30 a.m. Location: Climbing Wall, Fieldhouse Facilitator: Justin Canny
We are all climbers!*
Have you ever wanted to rock climb? This class is for anyone who would like to try indoor climbing without students, family or other onlookers. Join us for an hour and a half of climbing to have fun together and to explore the edges and tension of what climbing brings up for you. You will have the opportunity to learn how to boulder and to climb roped up. Please wear comfortable clothing. Climbing shoes and harnesses will be provided. Note: This class is limited to 9 participants. Participants will sign an acknowledgement form prior to the class.
About the facilitator: Justin Canny is the assistant director of student activities for Outdoor Programs. These days Justin enjoys outdoor activities that he can do with his 15-month-old toddler Iyla and his seven-year-old son Kai. Having kids has helped him understand that all of us are climbers, even though we may forget this. Justin is getting back into climbing with Kai and is looking forward to going climbing outdoors this spring.
Time: 10 – 11 a.m. Location: Murray Board Room Facilitator: Sarah Stall
Picture Perfect: How to Use the Communications Online Image Library
Ever wonder where to find campus photography for your department Web page or brochure? This is it! The session will cover a basic overview of campus photography and what kinds of images are available on CommImages; logging in and setting your account preferences; finding an image; creating and sharing a lightbox; ordering images; using comp images; and more. Perfect for new or infrequent users of CommImages, our online image library housing thousands of images for use in Puget Sound publications or online.
About the facilitator: Sarah Stall is the assistant director of communications for Campus Communications and Online Media. She works with the creative services team to update and manage CommImages, Puget Sound’s online image library, and to help offices and departments across campus create effective print and online publications.
Time: 10 – 10:50 a.m. Location: Library 018 Facilitator: Henry Waymack
Microsoft Publisher
Are you feeling creative? Want to learn about software that makes it easy to create custom brochures, flyers, greeting cards and other documents? Microsoft Publisher might be for you. In this class, you’ll get all the information you need to start turning out great-looking documents in no time. Prerequisite: familiarity with Microsoft Office products is a plus.
About the facilitator: Henry Waymack works at Print & Copy Services, has a home business as a graphic designer, and is an amateur photographer. He has over 10 years of experience using Photoshop for web-based and print-based graphic design and for photo editing, and InDesign to create professional publications.
Time: 11 a.m. – 12 noon Location: Murray Board Room Facilitator: Stephanie Noss
Up in the Air! How You Can Take Advantage of Airline Miles and Hotel Points
In desperate need of a vacation? Sick of sitting in economy? Come and learn about the world of frequent flyer miles and hotel points. We will discuss tricks and tips that everyone can use such as the ins and outs of the top airline and hotel programs and ways to earn points and miles without spending a penny. Attendees will also learn strategies for using everyday spending to increase mile and point balances. Come for a fun and informative conversation that will have you packing your bags and planning your next vacation.
About the facilitator: Stephanie Noss is the study abroad advisor at Puget Sound. She has earned and redeemed thousands of airlines miles and hotel points. Most recently, Stephanie traveled to South America for $90 using her airline miles. Stephanie believes everyone can take advantage of frequent flyer miles and hotel points!
Time: 11 – 11:50 a.m. Location: Library 020 Facilitators: Kyle Cramer & Lauren Nicandri
Moodle
Are you an administrative assistant or faculty member wanting to learn how to use the university’s learning management system, Moodle? Join us for a demonstration of the program and its most commonly used features. Recommended audience: administrative support staff and faculty.
About the facilitators:
Lauren Nicandri, the educational technologist for the social sciences, has been with the university for more than three years, assisting faculty, staff, and students with incorporating technology into their teaching and learning efforts.
Kyle Cramer ‘08 is a Puget Sound graduate and is the educational technologist for the humanities. He supports faculty, staff, and students with the use of technology tools for teaching and learning.
Time: 11 a.m. – 12 noon Location: Howarth 005 Facilitator: Emily Precht
PeopleSoft Timekeeping
This class will focus on the university’s new timekeeping system for exempt and non-exempt staff members. Faculty who supervise staff are also welcome to attend. In this hands-on session, we’ll guide you through: a) entering or modifying time depending on FLSA status; b) self-approving time; c) viewing pay statements; d) approving time for staff you supervise; and e) looking up student work study awards and actual earnings. Supervisors will be asked to ensure that staff who report to them receive timekeeping training through classes, online offerings, or by providing instruction themselves. This course will also be offered Monday, January 14, at 3 p.m.; on Tuesday, January 15, at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., and 3 p.m.; and on Wednesday, January 16, at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., and 3 p.m.
About the facilitator: Emily Precht ‘10 was a communication studies major at Puget Sound. In December 2011, she joined the Optimize Puget Sound project as the project coordinator to assist in the transition from Cascade to PeopleSoft. She is excited to bring timekeeping training to the campus.
Time: 1 - 2 p.m. Location change: Rotunda Facilitator: Galen Emanuele
YES, AND. . . ! 2013 CONFERENCE KEYNOTE
Using a fun and powerful approach derived from the principles of improvisation, Galen Emanuele helps organizations establish a "yes, and" culture, where people are connected, say yes, listen and support one another, and make each other look good. This creative curriculum teaches individuals how to be stronger, positive communicators; how to say yes; how to adapt in the moment; to have confidence; and to strengthen interpersonal skills.
This keynote session will jump-start your year. Galen’s workshops are fun and safe for everyone--there's no acting or role-playing involved, and you won’t be put on the spot or made to "perform." You come away astounded by the positive impact and immediate results of these collaborative concepts!
About the facilitator: Galen Emanuele is the marketing and sales director for The Upfront Theatre, a cabaret-style improv theatre in Bellingham, Washington. Galen also performs regularly as a member of The Upfront’s cast. He has been teaching all levels of recreational and performance improv for 8 years and also has more than 14 years of experience in sales and marketing. He has provided staff development workshops and keynote presentations to hundreds of individuals from small local businesses to multinational organizations.
Time: 2 – 2:50 p.m. Location: Library 018 Facilitator: Stephen Philbrook
iMovie
Using Apple’s iMovie, begin building your skill-set for creating easy, fun, and exciting videos. Topics covered include basic hands-on audio/video recording how-to’s and iMovie production techniques. Prerequisite: basic computer knowledge.
About the facilitator: Stephen Philbrook has been with Puget Sound for 13 years and is currently training students, staff, and faculty the ins and outs of digital video and audio editing. He occasionally gets to apply his skills to some of President Thomas’s Staff Recognition Luncheon addresses.
Time: 3 – 4 p.m. Location: Murray Board Room Facilitators: Barbara Weist & Sarah Stall
Social Media All-Call
Are you your office’s social media guru? Trying to figure out just what you’re supposed to be doing as the admin for your department’s Facebook page, Twitter account, or other platform presence? Have you mastered social media and want to share? There are more than 100 profiles, pages, and accounts related to Puget Sound in social media, and if you manage one (or more) of them, we’d like you to join us for this conversation about Puget Sound in the social sphere. We’ll discuss updates to the Social Media Handbook, successful (and not so successful) tactics used in the past year, spring semester plans for the Social Media Users Group, and more. Recommended audience: faculty and staff members who administer or oversee university-related social media accounts (Facebook pages or groups, Twitter accounts, YouTube channels, Flickr pages, Instagram accounts, Pinterest profiles, LinkedIn groups, etc.)
About the facilitators: Barb and Sarah make up the campus communications and Web team in the Office of Communications. They manage Puget Sound's institutional social media accounts on Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube, and coordinate the university's Social Media Users Group.
Time: 3 - 4 p.m. Location: Howarth 005 Facilitator: Emily Precht
PeopleSoft Timekeeping
This class will focus on the university’s new timekeeping system for exempt and non-exempt staff members. Faculty who supervise staff are also welcome to attend. In this hands-on session, we’ll guide you through: a) entering or modifying time depending on FLSA status; b) self-approving time; c) viewing pay statements; d) approving time for staff you supervise; and e) looking up student work study awards and actual earnings. Supervisors will be asked to ensure that staff who report to them receive timekeeping training through classes, online offerings, or by providing instruction themselves. This course will also be offered Monday, January 14, at 11 a.m.; on Tuesday, January 15, at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., and 3 p.m.; and on Wednesday, January 16, at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., and 3 p.m.
About the facilitator: Emily Precht ‘10 was a communication studies major at Puget Sound. In December 2011, she joined the Optimize Puget Sound project as the project coordinator to assist in the transition from Cascade to PeopleSoft. She is excited to bring timekeeping training to the campus.
Tuesday, January 15
Time: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Location: WSC 101 Facilitators: George Schoettle & Todd Badham
First Aid/CPR and Reporting Campus Emergencies*
Participants in this course will receive a First Aid and CPR certification card (including Automatic External Defibrillator) that is good for two years. Participants will also learn their responsibilities as a university community member in requesting medical response or reporting a campus emergency. There will be discussion on how to report an emergency on campus and what happens after it’s reported.
About the facilitators:
George Schoettle retired recently from the Tacoma Fire Department after 43 years of service. He is a well-known First Aid and CPR instructor in Tacoma and has been providing training to campus groups for 25 years. George knows our campus environment well and has strong understanding of Security Services emergency response procedures.
Todd Badham is the director of Security Services at Puget Sound.
Time: 9 - 10 a.m. Location: Howarth 005 Facilitator: Emily Precht
PeopleSoft Timekeeping
This class will focus on the university’s new timekeeping system for exempt and non-exempt staff members. Faculty who supervise staff are also welcome to attend. In this hands-on session, we’ll guide you through: a) entering or modifying time depending on FLSA status; b) self-approving time; c) viewing pay statements; d) approving time for staff you supervise; and e) looking up student work study awards and actual earnings. Supervisors will be asked to ensure that staff who report to them receive timekeeping training through classes, online offerings, or by providing instruction themselves. This course will also be offered Monday, January 14, at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.; on Tuesday, January 15, at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.; and on Wednesday, January 16, at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., and 3 p.m.
About the facilitator: Emily Precht ‘10 was a communication studies major at Puget Sound. In December 2011, she joined the Optimize Puget Sound project as the project coordinator to assist in the transition from Cascade to PeopleSoft. She is excited to bring timekeeping training to the campus.
Time: 9 - 10 a.m. Location: Murray Board Room Facilitator: Galen Emanuele
YES, AND. . .!* Breakout Session
As a follow-up to yesterday’s conference keynote presentation, join facilitator Galen Emanuele in continuing your exploration of how you can use the principles of improv to become a “yes, and” leader. Galen’s workshops are fun and safe for everyone--there's no acting or role-playing involved, and you won’t be put on the spot or made to "perform." You will come away astounded by the positive impact you can bring to the teams you lead when you employ these simple concepts of collaboration. Recommended audience: all members of LEAD, supervisors, and project team leaders.
About the facilitator: Galen Emanuele is the marketing and sales director for The Upfront Theatre, a cabaret-style improv theatre in Bellingham, Washington. Galen also performs regularly as a member of The Upfront’s cast. He has been teaching all levels of recreational and performance improv for 8 years and also has more than 14 years of experience in sales and marketing. He has provided staff development workshops and keynote presentations to hundreds of individuals from small local businesses to multinational organizations.
Time: 10-10:50 a.m. Location: Library 020 Facilitators: Rachel Vaughan-Desir & Dale Mickel
Buying a New Home Computer or Printer: What to Consider
Assessing your computing needs and choosing the appropriate device can be difficult, not to mention deciphering RAM, processor speed and hard drive space. Take this course and come away with a better understanding of how to find personal a computer or printer that suits your needs.
About the facilitators:
Rachel Vaughan-Desir is no stranger to technology; she started her career at Puget Sound in 1993 working in Technology Services (TS). In 2002, she began training at the (then called) Help Desk, where she was promoted and served for seven years as a desktop support specialist. In 2009 she was promoted to the TS student support coordinator.
Dale Mickel is a desktop support specialist for Technology Services. He has been building, selling and supporting computer systems for over 20 years.
Time: 10 – 11:00 a.m. Location: Murray Board Room Facilitator: Barbara Weist
Content Management System (CMS) Upgrade Preview
Coming in Summer 2013: an updated university website design AND an updated version of the BigTree content management system (CMS). That’s right! With the planned website design changes, we will be upgrading from our current CMS version (1.9) to the current public version (4.0)! As you might expect, a lot has changed between those versions. If you’re a current CMS user, come to this preview session to learn more about the changes to the CMS before the redesign goes live. (Rest assured, a number of CMS overview sessions will be scheduled around the time of launch to orient you to the new version whether or not you are able to come to this preview session!)
About the facilitator: Barbara Weist is the Web manager at Puget Sound, working with offices and departments across campus to create and maintain their pages within the university’s website. She has twice transitioned the website to new designs, and is gearing up for a third site “refresh” in summer 2013.
Time: 11 – 11:50 a.m. Location: Library 018 Facilitator: Henry Waymack
Photoshop for Beginners
Have you ever wanted to know more about ways to enhance your publications with fancy graphics and photos? This session will help get you started using Photoshop. Attendees should be familiar with word processing programs and be comfortable and able to navigate within unfamiliar software menus.
About the facilitator: Henry Waymack works at Print & Copy Services, has a home business as a graphic designer, and is an amateur photographer. He has over 10 years of experience using Photoshop for web-based and print-based graphic design, and for photo editing, and InDesign to create professional publications.
Time: 11a.m. – 12 noon Location: Murray Boardroom Facilitator: Sarah Comstock
Planning Accessible Events
This session will identify key ways to plan and implement successful events that are accessible for all participants. The Americans with Disabilities Act will be discussed, as will specific information regarding campus accessibility. Anyone with events (no matter how small) to plan for their department is encouraged to come.
About the facilitator: Sarah Comstock is the assistant director of student activities for the Wheelock Student Center and the current chair of the Accessibility Work Group. Sarah has more than fifteen years of experience in event planning.
Time: 11 a.m. - 12 noon Location: Howarth 005 Facilitator: Emily Precht
PeopleSoft Timekeeping
This class will focus on the university’s new timekeeping system for exempt and non-exempt staff members. Faculty who supervise staff are also welcome to attend. In this hands-on session, we’ll guide you through: a) entering or modifying time depending on FLSA status; b) self-approving time; c) viewing pay statements; d) approving time for staff you supervise; and e) looking up student work study awards and actual earnings. Supervisors will be asked to ensure that staff who report to them receive timekeeping training through classes, online offerings, or by providing instruction themselves. This course will also be offered Monday, January 14, at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.; on Tuesday, January 15, at 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.; and on Wednesday, January 16, at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., and 3 p.m.
About the facilitator: Emily Precht ‘10 was a communication studies major at Puget Sound. In December 2011, she joined the Optimize Puget Sound project as the project coordinator to assist in the transition from Cascade to PeopleSoft. She is excited to bring timekeeping training to the campus.
Time: 1 – 1:50 p.m. Location: Library 020 Facilitators: Lauren Nicandri & Jessica Hartenstine
Introduction to Choosing a Mobile Device
Struggling to figure out the differences between the latest mobile technologies and which one best suits your needs? Tablets and smartphones have become integral parts of our daily lives at work and at home. iPhones, iPads, and Android devices are flooding the market with fancy apps and productivity tools to help juggle tasks, projects, and provide us with portable entertainment. Join us for an informational session about the pros and cons of some of the more popular devices, their apps, and how they might fit your lifestyle.
About the facilitators:
Lauren Nicandri is the educational technologist for the social sciences, has been with the university for more than three years, assisting faculty, staff, and students with incorporating technology into their teaching and learning efforts.
Jessica Hartenstine is a desktop support specialist for Technology Services. She has been with the university since early last year and supports the technology needs of faculty and staff.
Time: 1 – 2 p.m. Location: Library 118 Facilitators: Lori Ricigliano, Peggy Burge, Andrea Kueter, & Ben Tucker
You Mean I Can Use The Library, Too? (Or: What The Library Can Do For You)*
It’s not just students and faculty who can benefit from Collins Library – staff can, too! Learn about the myriad of resources and services available to you as a Puget Sound employee. This session will cover ebooks, popular reading, DVDs and streaming videos, databases, remote access, and more! There will be time for hands-on exploration and questions. Recommended audience: staff members.
About the facilitators: This session will be facilitated by four enthusiastic librarians, Lori Ricigliano, Peggy Burge, Andrea Kueter, and Ben Tucker, who want to share their knowledge of library resources with the university community.
Time: 2 – 2:50 p.m. Location: Library 020 Facilitator: Kyle Cramer
Google Maps
Most people have heard of Google Maps, but have you heard of Google Earth? How about Google Mapmaker or Google My Maps? What are they and what can you do with them? What are some of the new tools that use Google Maps interface? This demonstration will give you an overview of some of the Google mapping tools available to the public. We will talk about the differences between the tools and give some examples of each tool. There will also be a discussion about public versus private content with these tools.
About the facilitator: Kyle Cramer ‘08 is a Puget Sound graduate and is the educational technologist for the humanities. He supports faculty, staff, and students with the use of technology tools for teaching and learning.
Time: 3 - 4 p.m. Location: Howarth 005 Facilitator: Emily Precht
PeopleSoft Timekeeping
This class will focus on the university’s new timekeeping system for exempt and non-exempt staff members. Faculty who supervise staff are also welcome to attend. In this hands-on session, we’ll guide you through: a) entering or modifying time depending on FLSA status; b) self-approving time; c) viewing pay statements; d) approving time for staff you supervise; and e) looking up student work study awards and actual earnings. Supervisors will be asked to ensure that staff who report to them receive timekeeping training through classes, online offerings, or by providing instruction themselves. This course will also be offered Monday, January 14, at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.; on Tuesday, January 15, at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.; and on Wednesday, January 16, at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., and 3 p.m.
About the facilitator: Emily Precht ‘10 was a communication studies major at Puget Sound. In December 2011, she joined the Optimize Puget Sound project as the project coordinator to assist in the transition from Cascade to PeopleSoft. She is excited to bring timekeeping training to the campus.
Time: 3 – 4 p.m. Location: Murray Board Room Facilitator: Gayle McIntosh
In Ten Words or Less: What’s So Special About Puget Sound?
We are all ambassadors for Puget Sound, both at work and in our daily lives—whether we’re talking with current or prospective students, maintaining our beautiful campus, hiring contractors and vendors, or chatting up our neighbors in the grocery store. While it may be easy to talk about what we do, how do we talk about the college as a whole? How can we clearly, concisely, and compellingly convey what Puget Sound is all about? Come learn about the results of extensive research clarifying how we might best capture the values and personality of Puget Sound—and how to develop talking points and messages that enhance the conversations you have about Puget Sound every day.
About the facilitator: Gayle McIntosh, executive director of communications, is responsible for the activities of the Office of Communications, including communications planning and strategy, creative services, public relations, publications, promotion, web content, and new media. She has been working with colleagues across campus to raise the visibility of University of Puget Sound through development of a concise, compelling, and accurate way to differentiate Puget Sound from other colleges.
Wednesday, January 16
Time: 9 - 10 a.m. Location: Howarth 005 Facilitator: Emily Precht
PeopleSoft Timekeeping
This class will focus on the university’s new timekeeping system for exempt and non-exempt staff members. Faculty who supervise staff are also welcome to attend. In this hands-on session, we’ll guide you through: a) entering or modifying time depending on FLSA status; b) self-approving time; c) viewing pay statements; d) approving time for staff you supervise; and e) looking up student work study awards and actual earnings. Supervisors will be asked to ensure that staff who report to them receive timekeeping training through classes, online offerings, or by providing instruction themselves. This course will also be offered Monday, January 14, at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.; on Tuesday, January 15, at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., and 3 p.m.; and on Wednesday, January 16, at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
About the facilitator: Emily Precht ‘10 was a communication studies major at Puget Sound. In December 2011, she joined the Optimize Puget Sound project as the project coordinator to assist in the transition from Cascade to PeopleSoft. She is excited to bring timekeeping training to the campus.
Time: 9 - 10 a.m. Location Change: Trimble Forum Facilitator: Jill Warneke
Financial Yoga: Stretching Your Hard-Earned Dollars
In today’s tough economic climate, stretching a paycheck is more important than ever. Reduce financial stress with tips to help you gain control.
About the facilitator: Jill Warneke is the field marketing representative for the School Employees’ Credit Union of Washington. Jill’s field area services south King and northern Pierce counties.
Time: 10–11:30a.m. Location: Library 020 Facilitators: Jessica Hartenstine & Alexis Greenwood
SoundNet
Technology Services has rolled out Microsoft’s collaborative online tool, SharePoint. This introductory session will cover many features of the university’s installation of SharePoint, called SoundNet, and how it can improve your daily workflow and communication.
About the facilitators:
Jessica Hartenstine is a desktop support specialist for Technology Services. She has been with the university since early last year and supports the technology needs of faculty and staff.
Alexis Greenwood ‘10 is a desktop support specialist who has been working at the Service Desk for about a year. She has gained her technology experience through hands-on experience and was a student staff member in Technology Services from 2006-2010.
Time: 10 – 11 a.m. Location Change: Trimble Forum Facilitator: Jill Warneke
Preventing Identity Theft
Learn simple, practical ways to cut your risk of falling prey to identity theft, and find out how to shut down a thief if you realize you’re already a victim.
About the facilitator: Jill Warneke is the field marketing representative for the School Employees’ Credit Union of Washington. Jill’s field area services south King and northern Pierce counties.
Time: 11 a.m. - 12 noon Location: Howarth 005 Facilitator: Emily Precht
PeopleSoft Timekeeping
This class will focus on the university’s new timekeeping system for exempt and non-exempt staff members. Faculty who supervise staff are also welcome to attend. In this hands-on session, we’ll guide you through: a) entering or modifying time depending on FLSA status; b) self-approving time; c) viewing pay statements; d) approving time for staff you supervise; and e) looking up student work study awards and actual earnings. Supervisors will be asked to ensure that staff who report to them receive timekeeping training through classes, online offerings, or by providing instruction themselves. This course will also be offered Monday, January 14, at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.; on Tuesday, January 15, at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., and 3 p.m.; and on Wednesday, January 16, at 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
About the facilitator: Emily Precht ‘10 was a communication studies major at Puget Sound. In December 2011, she joined the Optimize Puget Sound project as the project coordinator to assist in the transition from Cascade to PeopleSoft. She is excited to bring timekeeping training to the campus.
Time: 11 a.m. - 12 noon Location Change: Trimble Forum Facilitator: Jill Warneke
Solving the Mystery of the Credit Report
How can one little number be so powerful? Whether you want to buy a house, change jobs, or even cut your insurance bill, learn how to repair a bruised credit score or simply boost your number.
About the facilitator: Jill Warneke is the field marketing representative for the School Employees’ Credit Union of Washington. Jill’s field area services south King and northern Pierce counties.
Time: 11 – 11:50 a.m. Location: Library 018 Facilitator: Henry Waymack
Photoshop for Intermediate/Advanced Users
Love Photoshop? Want to know more about it? Take your skills to the next level in this session. Topics will focus on the more advanced features for non-destructive image editing in Photoshop, including layer masks and filters. Recommended audience: those with prior experience in Photoshop.
About the facilitator: Henry Waymack works at Print & Copy Services, has a home business as a graphic designer, and is an amateur photographer. He has over 10 years of experience using Photoshop for web-based and print-based graphic design, and for photo editing, and InDesign to create professional publications.
Time: 1 – 1:50 p.m. Location: Library 020 Facilitators: Kyle Cramer & Lauren Nicandri
iPad User Group
Own an iPad and use it for work? Bring your own device to this informational session. Share your favorite apps with the group, learn what others are doing with their iPads to help make the most of your mobile device. Recommended audience: iPad owners/users.
About the facilitators:
Lauren Nicandri is the educational technologist for the social sciences, has been with the university for more than three years, assisting faculty, staff, and students with incorporating technology into their teaching and learning efforts.
Kyle Cramer ‘08 is a Puget Sound graduate and is the educational technologist for the humanities. He supports faculty, staff, and students with the use of technology tools for teaching and learning.
Time: 1 – 2 p.m. Location Change: Trimble Forum Facilitator: Jennifer Oholorogg
Introduction to Back-Up Care Advantage
The university has partnered with Bright Horizons to offer the Back-Up Care Advantage Program, offering faculty and staff access to a network of child care centers and in-home care providers when regular care arrangements are unavailable. Center-based care is available for children and in-home care is available for all ages – children through adults. The program provides temporary back-up care for planned needs such as caregiver vacations, school holidays or breaks, after a scheduled surgery, or if an individual is traveling for business and temporary assistance is needed. The program can also be used for those unplanned moments, when school closes for inclement weather, a child or parent is mildly ill, the primary care provider has quit unexpectedly, or an individual is between full-time care arrangements. Recommended audience: all faculty and staff who have current or potential child care, adult, or elder care needs.
About the facilitator: Jennifer Oholorogg is a manager of client relations with Bright Horizons. She has over nine years of experience in various Bright Horizons Back-up Care programs. She loves her job and looks forward to coming to work each and every day! On a personal note, she is a single mother of an active four-year-old boy.
Time: 2 – 2:50 p.m. Location: Library 018 Facilitator: Henry Waymack
InDesign
Are you curious what the pros use to create stunning newsletters, periodicals, and brochures? Ever wonder how they do it? This session will get you started with Adobe InDesign. Prior experience with word processing or publication software, like Microsoft Publisher or Apple Pages, is recommended.
About the facilitator: Henry Waymack works at Print & Copy Services, has a home business as a graphic designer, and is an amateur photographer. He has over 10 years of experience using Photoshop for web-based and print-based graphic design, and for photo editing, and InDesign to create professional publications.
Time: 3 - 4 p.m. Location: Howarth 005 Facilitator: Emily Precht
PeopleSoft Timekeeping
This class will focus on the university’s new timekeeping system for exempt and non-exempt staff members. Faculty who supervise staff are also welcome to attend. In this hands-on session, we’ll guide you through: a) entering or modifying time depending on FLSA status; b) self-approving time; c) viewing pay statements; d) approving time for staff you supervise; and e) looking up student work study awards and actual earnings. Supervisors will be asked to ensure that staff who report to them receive timekeeping training through classes, online offerings, or by providing instruction themselves. This course will also be offered Monday, January 14, at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.; on Tuesday, January 15, at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., and 3 p.m.; and on Wednesday, January 16, at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.
About the facilitator: Emily Precht ‘10 was a communication studies major at Puget Sound. In December 2011, she joined the Optimize Puget Sound project as the project coordinator to assist in the transition from Cascade to PeopleSoft. She is excited to bring timekeeping training to the campus.
Time: 3 – 4 p.m. Location Change: Trimble Forum Facilitator: Cindy Matern
The 25 Rules of Considerate Conduct
Think Twice Before Asking Favors. Give Constructive Criticism. Refrain from Idle Complaints. Don’t Shift Responsibility and Blame. These are only four of the 25 Rules of Considerate Conduct, outlined in Choosing Civility, a book by Dr. P.M. Forni, the founder of the John Hopkins Civility Project. Explore this simple yet remarkable book, the basic rules of civility, and why being civil helps us to communicate effectively with others at home, at work, and in our daily interactions.
About the facilitator: Cindy Matern is the associate vice president of Human Resources and Career and Employment Services.
Time: 3-4:30 p.m. Location: Diner in Wheelock Student Center Facilitators: Andrew Riedmueller & Chandra Sims
Communal Cooking
Some of our best memories are formed in the kitchen with friends and family. Food and its preparation are at the heart of many of our most cherished memories. This class will focus on the preparation of food as entertainment for friends and family with the goal of creating new memories. The class will cover topics ranging from pizza preparation (both from scratch and using store-bought crusts) to sushi to how to infuse spirits for cocktails. The class will feature numerous demonstrations and plenty of tasty treats to try.
About the facilitators:
Andrew Riedmueller, chef in Dining and Conference Services, began working in kitchens at fifteen and has kept at it ever since. He joined the university in 2010 and has found the campus to be a wonderful environment in which to work. His strengths include Southern fare and Italian. In his personal time, he is devoted to his two dogs, Neko and Loki.
Chandra Sims, sous chef in Dining and Conference Services, has worked for the university since 2002. She has worked her way through the kitchen, including the Vegan Station, where she helped achieve 6 awards in 6 years for “Most Vegan Friendly Colleges.” Chandra enjoys working with the culinary team here at Puget Sound and believes strongly in continuous professional and personal development.
And for more development and enrichment in spring term:
Join the campus Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service! For five years, Puget Sound students, faculty and staff have taken “a day on” to help community agencies and individuals in need. On January 21, 2013, join other members of the Puget Sound community for an afternoon in service to the greater Tacoma community. Following the projects, join others for a simple meal of soup and bread in the Rotunda to reflect on the service projects and celebrate Keep Living the Dream Award recipients. To sign up or learn more about service sites, send an email message to mlk@pugetsound.edu, or call extension 3317.
Financial consultants from TIAA-CREF will visit us in February to present a session on making your retirement contribution allocations so you can get the most out of your Puget Sound sponsored retirement plan. This will include making transfers from your TIAA-CREF legacy funds into the currently available fund lineup. Watch your e-mail for more information.
If there is a particular topic or need that you believe should be addressed, or if you need information about outside professional development vendors, please contact Nancy Nieraeth, Employment & People Development Director, at 253.879.3369.
Course announcements, informational flyers and/or registration materials are distributed in advance of most programs through email messages and campus mail.
