Professional Development
Spring 2008 Training Calendar
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| ABUS F009C | TVC Essential Supervisor Program | 3.6 CEU |
| Special fees in lieu of tuition: $600.00 UA Network charge: $12.00 This eight-part series is designed to build the skills supervisors need most in leading employees to greater individual, team and organizational performance. Open the doors to productivity and opportunity within your organization by defining a new vision of you as the supervisor. Develop skills in better communication, identifying roles and responsibilities, interpersonal styles and self management. Explore skills in customer service, vision setting, problem solving and process improvement. Develop personal effectiveness skills in the areas of creating a motivating climate,leading for growth, and performance management. See ABUS F001C-F008C for schedule of dates and times. |
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| ABUS F001C | Effective Leadership for Today’s Supervisors | .6 CEU |
| Non-Graded CEU Course Special fees in lieu of tuition: $110.00 Explore leadership advice from various authors such as Jim Collins, Jack Welch, Stephen Covey, and other greats. This is an opportunity to take concepts discussed in the texts, such as vision and accountability and incorporate them into your organizational leadership. You will have an opportunity to share your successes and challenges with other local leaders.This course will not only explore effective formal leadership, but also examine the need for grass roots leadership. |
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| 33248 T01 | RF 01:00P-04:00P TVCC 211 McGee, K | 02/07-02/08 |
| ABUS F002C | Go Fish: Creating Customer Service Environment | .6 CEU |
| Non-Graded CEU Course Special fees in lieu of tuition: $110.00 Imagine a workplace where everyone chooses to bring energy, passion and a positive attitude with him or her each day - an environment in which people are truly connected to their work, their colleagues, and their customers. Seattle’s Pikes Place Fish Market did just this by institutionalizing “fun” in their workplace and employee productivity, retention and customer sales skyrocketed! By the end of this session you will learn the secret of “fish” and you will be inspired by ways to make your place of employment a better place to work. |
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| 33249 T01 | RF 09:00A-12:00P TVCC 211 Dexter, C | 04/10-04/11 |
| ABUS F003C | Dealing with Difficult People | .3 CEU |
| Non-Graded CEU Course Special fees in lieu of tuition: $60.00 Don’t go through life holding your breath around people who are considered “difficult”. This class will help you develop the techniques for dealing with difficult people in the workplace by learning to set boundaries and limitations for yourself regarding what you will, or will not tolerate from others. Learn to understand what motivates others, try to improve the effectiveness of your actions, maintain your integrity and self-esteem, and know when to let go. This will allow you to be more productive at work and help you to approach your job and personal life with more enjoyment and greater confidence. |
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| 33250 T01 | F 09:00A-12:00P TVCC 211 Dexter, C | 02/22-02/22 |
| ABUS F004C | Communication in the Workplace | 3 CEU |
| Non-Graded CEU Course Special fees in lieu of tuition: $60.00 A presentation of the basic principles of communication – listening actively, optimizing existing communication styles, overcoming roadblocks to effective communication and handling difficult situations using the proper techniques. Learn how to expand your influence through effective communication both at work and at home. |
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| 33251 T01 | F 09:00A-12:00P TVCC 211 Unruh, A | 02/15-02/15 |
| ABUS F005C | Time, Project and Meeting Management | .6 CEU |
| Non-Graded CEU Course Special fees in lieu of tuition: $110.00 Learning how to do more in less time is one of the fundamental requirements to accomplish a company’s goals. This course teaches the principles of setting goals, prioritizing, keeping tasks in a timeline, eliminating nonproductive activities, delegating tasks of less importance, and focusing on the task at hand. With these skills you will be able to work more effectively and create extra time that you can devote to your main job activities. |
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| 33252 T01 | RF 09:00A-12:00P TVCC 211 Unruh, A | 03/06-03/07 |
| ABUS F006C | Teambuilding and Motivating Employees for Performance | .6 CEU |
| Non-Graded CEU Course Special fees in lieu of tuition: $110.00 Team building skills are critical for effectiveness for all supervisors. Even if you are not in a management or leadership role yet, better understanding of team work can make you a more effective employee and give you an extra edge in your current position. Learn how to work as a team, reassess your team’s goals and direction, communicate better as a team, and give your team a boost of energy. Team building has a positive effect on the morale ,motivation, confidence and effectiveness of the team and its individual members that immediately transfers to the workplace. |
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| 33253 T01 | RF 09:00A-12:00P TVCC 211 Dexter, C | 03/20-03/21 |
| ABUS F007C | Understanding Financial Statements | .3 CEU |
| Non-Graded CEU Course Special fees in lieu of tuition: $60.00 Understanding financial statements is one of the essential skills a manager needs to master. Learn to understand numbers in a balance sheet and income statement, calculate cash flow, manage a budget, and improve profitability in your company. |
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| 33254 T01 | F 09:00A-12:00P TVCC 211 Robinson, P | 04/04-04/04 |
| ABUS F008C | Hiring 101: Do’s and Dont’s | .3 CEU |
| Non-Graded CEU Course Special fees in lieu of tuition: $60.00 Do you ever feel like you go through the whole hiring process only to find out the candidate is not the right fit for your organization? Retention of your best employees starts with your recruiting, staffing and hiring strategies, and policies and procedures. Discover the secret to finding the perfect fit for your organization and stop wasting precious time hiring the wrong fit. |
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| 36810 T01 | F 09:00A-12:00P TVCC 211 Dexter, C | 02/29-02/29 |
Computer Skills
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| CIOS F001 | Photoshop: Introduction to the Digital Darkroom | .0 CR |
| Non-Credit, Non-Graded Course Special fees in lieu of tuition: $100.00 Learn photographic and Adobe Photoshop skills that transform everyday images into great pictures. Begin with a thorough discussion of digital cameras and tips for improved digital photography followed by intensive basic instruction in Adobe Photoshop. Learn the best ways to import images onto the computer from digital cameras, film, or prints then use tools in Photoshop to enhance, color correct, sharpen and save digital images for print, e-mail or export to other applications and the web. |
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| 33822 TE1 | F 01:00P-04:00P TVCC TBA Musick, M | 02/08 |
| Sa 10:00A-04:00P TVCC TBA Musick, M | 02/09 | |
| CIOS F002 | Photoshop: Advanced Digital Darkroom Techniques | .0 CR |
| Non-Credit, Non-Graded Course Special fees in lieu of tuition: $100.00 Adobe Photoshop tips and tricks for advanced image editing. Learn to fine tune selections for specific image editing. Explore layer effects, filters, shadow play and other graphic design elements. Experiment with montage, type effects, and other layering techniques. Master color management and optimize your images for the highest quality print output. |
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| 33823 TE1 | Sa 09:00A-05:00P TVCC TBA Musick, M | 02/23-02/23 |
| CIOS F003 | Microsoft Access 2007 | .0 CR |
| Non-Credit, Non-Graded Course Special fees in lieu of tuition: $100.00 Learn how to create tables, sort and filter, execute action queries, create relationships, create forms and reports, manipulate data and much more. |
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| 33824 T01 | TR 01:30P-04:30P TVCC 113 Frier, S | 02/26-02/28 |
| CIOS F004 | Computer Basics | .0 CR |
| Non-Credit, Non-Graded Course Special fees in lieu of tuition: $40.00 End your computer frustrations, and finally turn it on! Get comfortable with mouse clicks, use keyboard shortcuts, create and organize folders and files, learn about file extensions, understand what an Operating System is, work with the Accessories that come with your computer,and much more! |
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| 33825 TW1 | Sa 09:00A-12:00P TVCC 113 Frier, S | 03/29-03/29 |
| CIOS F005 | Intro to Digital Cameras | .0 CR |
| Non-Credit, Non-Graded Course Special fees in lieu of tuition: $40.00 If you’re thinking of purchasing a digital camera or have just gotten one and don’t know what to do with it, then this is the class for you. You will learn about pixels and mega pixels, resolution, digital and optical zoom, all about lenses and filters and tips on getting that perfect shot. |
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| 33826 TE1 | M 06:00P-09:00P TVCC 113 Downing, M | 03/24-03/24 |
| CIOS F006 | Microsoft Excel 2007 | .0 CR |
| Non-Credit, Non-Graded Course Special fees in lieu of tuition: $100.00 Learn how to set up a spreadsheet, use formulas, use groups of workbooks, data filtering, PivotTables and PivotCharts, financial functions, logical functions, templates and organizing data by sorting and subtotaling. |
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| 36801 TE1 | TR 01:30-4:30P TVCC 113 Frier, S | 02/12-02/14 |
Culinary Workshops |
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| CAH F001 | Tea 101 | .0 CR |
| Non-Credit, Non-Graded Course Material Fee: $30.00 Special fees in lieu of tuition: $60.00 Learn about tea history, tea culture, types of tea, tea and tisane health benefits, and tea processes. The goal will be to foster in students a greater appreciation and understanding of the subject of tea. Each class will include a cupping lab where students will learn how to properly brew tea and look for teas distinctive characteristics. Email fnalb1@uaf.edu for a materials list prior to the start of class. |
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| 33697 TE1 | W 06:00P-07:30P TVCC 212 Tse, J | 04/02-04/23 |
| CAH F002 | Tea Time Party | .0 CR |
| Non-Credit, Non-Graded Course Material Fee: $30.00; Special fees in lieu of tuition: $40.00 Hosting a tea party? Come discover the foods that complement the tea. Join us for a delectable time featuring Gourmet Cranberry Scone Sandwiches, Not-So-Ordinary Finger Sandwiches, Strawberry Sangria Purses, Blueberry Dream Cake, and more. |
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| 33699 TW1 | Sa 10:00A-01:00P HTCH DINING Frier, S | 04/26-04/26 |
| CAH F003 | Brunch Menu Ideas | .0 CR |
| Non-Credit, Non-Graded Course Material Fee: $30.00; Special fees in lieu of tuition: $40.00 Whether a holiday, a Sunday, or any day…create a brunch that’s sure to please a hungry crowd! Featuring Gruyere Quiche Tartlets, Spinach & Chive Deviled Eggs, BLT Stuffed Tomatoes, Banana Bread French Toast Casserole, and Cinnamon Orange Glazed Monkey Bread. |
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| 38566 TW1 | Sa 10:00A-01:00P HTCH DINING Frier, S | 03/08 |
Human Services Workshops
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| HUMS F001C | Dual Diagnosis Intervention and Treatment | 2.8 CEU |
| Non-Graded CEU Course Special fees in lieu of tuition: $45.00 Theories and skills related to counseling the mentally ill substance abuser. Includes diagnosis, treatment planning and approaches, and special considerations. |
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| 36805 TE1 | M 05:50P-08:00P TVCC 203 Eldridge, L | 02/11-05/05 |
| HUMS F002C | Domestic Violence | 1.8 CEU |
| Non-Graded CEU Course Special fees in lieu of tuition: $45.00 |
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| 36807 TW1 | Sa 09:00A-05:00P TVCC 203 Eldridge, L | 04/05-04/12 |
| HUMS F003C | Attachment, Separation, and Loss | 1.8 CEU |
| Non-Graded CEU Course Special fees in lieu of tuition: $45.00 Understanding of the components of the attachment cycle and effects on children when the cycle is disrupted by abuse, neglect, separation and placement. Includes strategies to deal with the losses. |
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| 36809 T01 | Sa 09:00A-05:00P TVCC 203 McConnell, S | 04/19-04/26 |
Recreation Workshops
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| RECR F001 | Fly Fishing & Fly Tying Basics | .0 CR |
| Non-Credit, Non-Graded Course Special fees in lieu of tuition: $60.00 An introduction to the art and science of fly-fishing and the necessary knowledge to make educated fly tackle selections. Students will also learn how to tie flies for Alaskan fish, tie fishing knots and construct their own leaders and most importantly, learn where fish live and how to best catch (and release) them. Scientific information on Alaskan freshwater fish, habitat, entomology, and stream ecology will be covered in the context of practical fishing advice. |
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| 35373 TW1 | Sa 09:00A-04:00P TVCC 208 Jones, S | 03/29-03/29 |
| RECR F003 | Mountain Biking | .0 CR |
| Non-Credit, Non-Graded Course Special fees in lieu of tuition: $60.00 Learn how to traverse the local trails around the Fairbanks area and wha to do when you have minor problems on the trail and the essentials of what you should have on hand. Prerequisite: Students should have their own mountain bike. |
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| 36804 TW1 | Sa 01:00-04:00P TVCC TBA TBA | 04/05-04/12 |
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604 Barnette Street,Fairbanks, AK 99701
Phone (907) 455-2858 Fax (907) 455-2970
604 Barnette Street,Fairbanks, AK 99701
Phone (907) 455-2858 Fax (907) 455-2970
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