If you need assistance, for any seminar, due to a disability, please contact the Training Coordinator at 915-1205.

HOW TO REGISTER FOR TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT COURSES:

1. Scroll through the courses listed below and click on the box(es) next to course(s) you want to register for.
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• Computer
• Professional Development
• Personal Development

Computer

All classes will be 1 hour unless otherwise noted.

Access 2007, Penny Rice - The computer’s fast retrieval and large storage capabilities make it an ideal tool for managing information in the form of a database. Topics: fundamental database concepts and terminology, navigation/data entry, tables, forms, reports, queries, common Access tools and functions.

Adobe Acrobat Introduction, Johnny Price -This seminar will cover the basics of Adobe Acrobat. The PDF format will allow distribution of files across platforms without altering fonts or graphics. It will teach how to create and edit documents for collaboration or publication. This is a beginning basic level seminar. For more information about Adobe Acrobat see http://www.adobe.com/acrobat.

Basic Dreamweaver, Robby Seitz - An overview of Dreamweaver Web site setup, basic site and page editing features,and tips for the beginning user. May include hands on activities depending upon enrollment.

Basic Web Design, Robby Seitz - Want to do more than just put information on the Web? This seminar will encompass a basic overview of Web design principles, including navigation and
content organization.

Blackboard, Penny Rice -Today’s students demand new ways of learning. Blackboard is the easy-to-use Web application to help you meet their needs by putting materials and teaching online. Blackboard is available for all instructors at Ole Miss. You don’t even need to know HTML. This session will cover an overview of Blackboard’s unique features: course announcements and calendar, uploading documents and creating assignments, advanced assessment capabilities, student tracking, online grade book, and much more.

Excel 2007 for Beginners, Teresa McCarver - In addition to offering an introduction to the new Excel 2007 interface, this seminar covers the basics of working with spreadsheets, such as navigating through a spreadsheet, entering and editing data, and creating formulas for simple calculations.

Excel Intermediate/Advanced Users, Teresa McCarver - Prerequisite skills: Completion of Beginning Excel or equivalent knowledge. Topics include use of relative and absolute references, sorting and filtering, lookup functions, conditional formatting, linking, and helpful keyboard shortcuts.

Power Point for Beginners, Penny Rice (1.5 hours) - In this hands-on seminar, participants
will learn the basics of using PowerPoint to create multimedia presentations. (1.5 hours)

Power Point for Advanced Users, Penny Rice (1.5 hours) - Learn to create custom
backgrounds and slide layouts, insert movie and sound files, create custom animations, and more. (1.5 hours)

Virus Free Computing, Nathan Robbins - Preventing virus infections, installing critical Windows security updates, personal firewalls, antivirus software, identifying malicious software.

VISTA, Nathan Robbins - This seminar offers an introduction to the new Features and interface of Microsoft’s Windows Vista operating system. It will cover navigating the new interface, and present a beginner level tour of the operating system.

Word 2007 for Beginners, Johnny Price - In addition to offering an introduction to the new Word 2007 interface, this seminar covers shortcuts, opening documents, saving documents, formatting
text, and inserting objects.

Word 2007 Intermediate/Advanced Users, Teresa McCarver - Prerequisite skills: Completion of Beginning Word or equivalent knowledge. Topics include bullets and numbers, adding special characters, tables, headers/footers, section breaks, multiple column layout, styles, and mail merge.

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Professional Development

All classes are 1 hour unless other otherwise noted.

Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Pam Johnson - Are you looking forward to retirement? If so, the information presented in this seminar will be very beneficial to you. Having a secure, long-term, retirement plan is a must in today’s society. Pam will provide you informationabout PERS retirement eligibility, how to calculate benefits, and much more.

FISH! - Motivating Employees, HR (1.5 hours) - Are your employees engaged in their work? Do they look like they are bored out of their minds? This seminar will teach you fun and innovative ways to motivate them. It is based on a book written by Dr. Stephen Lundin called “FISH”. FISH! Is a lifelong philosophy offering fresh inspiration.

FISH STICKS! Continue Motivating you Employees, HR (1.5 hours) - FISH showed you how to create positive change in your department or work unit. Now FISH STICKS, the story about how to sustain positive change, is making waves around campus. Three new and simple commitments - FIND IT, LIVE IT, and COACH IT- will bring the FISH! philosophy to life in powerful way and allow you to maintain that positive environment you created with FISH!

The Art of Interviewing - How to Seal the Deal, Marc McCloud of the Career Center - While job interviewing for most people may not seem to “come naturally”, there is much that can be done in advance to increase your effectiveness as a candidate. You are participating in a highly competitive selection process. This seminar will share with you how to effectively sell yourself, communicate your skills and experience, and to portray your personality as one that will fit within the culture of the organization.

Time Management, HR (1.5 hours) - Do you never seem to get anything done? A lack of effective time management skills may be the cause of your lost productivity. This seminar will give tips on how to organize and prioritize both your office and your day.

PERS on the Move, PERS and Deferred Compensation Representatives - Learn more
about Mississippi‚s defined benefits retirement plan, pre-tax opportunities in a 457 Plan, and planning for the future.

Customer Service, HR (2 hours) - "Give 'Em the Pickle" - Outstanding customer service is essential to
maintaining our reputation as the “Great American Public University”. One of the most fun seminars that we offer, customer service training has never been more exciting, entertaining, or effortless than with this seminar based on the bestselling “Give em the Pickle” video by Bob Farrell.

Everest: a Leadership and Teambuilding Seminar, HR - Climbing Mount Everest is hard. Climbing Mount Everest blind is ... impossible. Or at least that’s what they told Erik Weihenmayer. This incredible true story follows Erik’s quest to reach the summit of the tallest peak in the world - and the amazing team that made it possible.

Getting Ready for an Internal Audit: A Review of Internal Controls - Lynn Mills - This class is designed to help you prepare for a review of internal controls within your department. We will address such areas as account reconciliation, procurement, and departmental payroll process.

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Personal Interest & Benefit Topics

Healthy Weight Series, Dr. Melinda Valliant - Make your plans to spend an hour a month with Dr. Valliant to learn more about reaching and maintaining the weight that is right for you. Each month you will be given useful information and encouragement on weight control, diet, and exercise from an expert in the field. Register early space is limited. These sessions are full. We are unable to accept anymore registrations.

It’s All About the Money, Ed Gunn of Edward Jones - This session plays a dual role by providing information on the subject of educating children about money andteaching adults about personal financial budgeting. Parents and grandparents can learn How to Raise a Money Smart Child‚ by learning tools and techniques to talk to children and grandchildren about money. As adults we can be Right on the Money‚ by learning various aspects of personal financial budgeting.

Recognizing Eating Disorders, Dr. Melinda Valliant - In recognition of National Eating Disorders Month, Dr. Vallient will provide an inservice for you in order to help you help others. Signs and Symptoms of the different eating disorders will be discussed and a listing of available resources will be provided.

Prevention of the Transmission of Viruses, Barbara Collier of Student and Employee Health - It is a challenge to remain healthy throughout the cold and flu season. Barbara Collier will share with us some basic information about viruses and other infections, including MRSA intended to help us all stay as healthy as possible during this time of year. She will also discuss basic prevention including any recommended vaccinations. This class is cancelled due to low registration.

Adult CPR and AED Training, Healthworks Staff (3 hours) - You must have attended the Core CPR seminar first. This seminar will teach you basic instructions in Adult CPR. (sponsored by HealthWorks)

Infant and Child CPR Training, Healthworks Staff (3 hours) -This seminar will teach you the basic instructions in both Infant and Child CPR

Venues to Menus, Patricia Huggins of Special Events - Are you planning a party? Reception? Campus Event? Any event you plan is a reflection of both you and your department. Whether it is an annual conference or a one-time party the magic of a truly positive and memorable event is in the details, but so is the devil. Let Patricia share with you her trade secrets of planning a successful campus
event.

Keys to Healthier Living, Peggy Cother of Motivating Mississippi - No, this isn’t a typo. This class is so important we are offering it twice! Come hear Peggy discuss basic nutrition, exercise, Stress Management and Smoking Cessation.

Basic Wills, Jerry Corless of Strategic Financial Partners - If you missed it last spring you will want to make plans to attend this year. Do you need answers to the following questions: Why do I need a will? How do I go about preparing a will? What is the difference between an executor and a trustee? Register to attend this class to discover the answers.

Healthy Fair, The Healthworks Committee - The Healthworks Committee is hosting its 6th Annual Health Fair for Faculty and Staff. You will be able to get your blood pressure, glucose, and cholesterol checked, as well as speak with health professionals regarding your fitness.

Working Physical Activity into your Daily Routine, Abby Gamble - We all know that physical
fitness is important but with all of our obligations how can we possibly fit it all in?? Come by and let Abby teach us some practical tips to help us fit fitness in.

Prevention and Treatment of Heat Related Injuries and Illnesses, Mike Warren of Athletics - As the temperatures rise so does our risk of overheating while working or playing outside. Come to this seminar and let Mike teach you how to prevent and treat heat related issues.

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