Human Resources
Training and Development
Training Interest Group
This group is comprised of staff and administration from across campus. This group of individuals meets once a month to provide direction and ideas regarding training and development at Jacksonville University. The group meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. For more information please contact Human Resources.
Training and Development Committee members
Linda Christoffersen, Joan Davis, Catherine Huntress, Diane Lewis, Phyllis Mills, Chip Morris, Barbara Vick, and James Williams
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS
Monthly Wellness Seminars
Upcoming Schedule for 2008. Sessions are held in the Davis College of Business, Room 159.
| January 16 |
11:00-12:00 |
Change Management: How to stay motivated during times of change |
| February 20 |
11:00-12:00 |
Building an Effective Team: Characteristics of a collaborative work group |
| March 19 |
11:00-12:00 |
Creating Healthy Lifestyles: Preventive measures to a healthier lifestyle |
| April 16 |
11:00-12:00 |
Building Effective Communication: Oops, did I mean to communicate that way? |
| May 21 |
11:00-12:00 |
Financial Fitness: How to better manage your finances |
| June 18 |
11:00-12:00 |
The Sandwich Generation: Help! I'm stuck in the middle |
| July 16 |
11:00-12:00 |
Depression in the Workplace: Tips for coping and resources |
| August 20 |
11:00-12:00 |
Dealing with Demanding People: Coping strategies for different behavior types |
| September 17 |
11:00-12:00 |
Mind Your Own Business: Rumors & Confidentiality in the workplace |
| October 15 |
11:00-12:00 |
Understanding Generations at Work: Working with multiple generations |
| November 19 |
11:00-12:00 |
Reducing Holiday Stress: I'm stressed out, too many commitments |
| December 10 |
11:00-12:00 |
Conflict Resolution: How to proctively resolve differences |
Quality Student Service Training Sessions
This customized experiential learning session reiterated important quality student service techniques for staff and administration that have "first-line" contact with our students. Read about the training session in the JU Today.
Employee Orientation
This two-hour session is held on a quarterly basis for new staff and administrative employees hired at Jacksonville University. Topics covered in this session include an overview of the University missions and structure, human resources policies, performance appraisals, benefits, and training and development.
Conducting Annual Performance Appraisals
This session is held in late May/June for all Managers, Supervisors and Directors who will be conducting performance appraisals with their employees. Topics covered in this session include how to write a performance appraisal, how to conduct a performance appraisal interview, and common issues that could occur while conducting performance appraisals.
Retirement Counseling
On a quarterly basis, financial advisors from TIAA-CREF visit Jacksonville University to conduct one-on-one counseling sessions with our employees. Do you have questions about your fund choices or what your options for retirement are? Look for announcements via JU News about specific dates and times. These sessions must be reserved in advance.
In addition, AIG (formerly VALIC) financial advisor John Hargraves is available for one-on-one counseling sessions in the Howard Building on a quarterly basis. Watch for announcements of when he will be here and you can stop by to see him or call 553-3703 for an appointment.