Professional Excellence at Texas StatePROGRAM SCHEDULE FALL 2016

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“Life requires preparation.”— George Washington Carver

Faculty Development (FD)Division of Academic AffairsDr. Catherine A. Hawkins, Director of Faculty Development

The Office of Faculty Development (aka Academic Assessment and Development) offers workshops on a variety of topics to assist faculty with enhancement of teaching and research, the integrating of these two areas, and career advancement. The listed workshops are planned and additional ones will be added. Please visit: www.ada.txstate.edu or http://signup.txstate.edu/tags/faculty-commons.

Instructional Technologies Support (ITS)Division of Information TechnologyCarlos R. Solis, Associate Vice President for Instructional Technologies Support

Instructional Technologies Support offers a variety of workshops for faculty and staff. Some focus on the pedagogy of using tools effectively, others on learning technology skills. Call ITS (245.2319) or e-mail ITSReception@txstate.edu for more information. An up-to-date list of ITS workshops and online registration is available at: www.its.txstate.edu/training/workshops.

Professional Development/Human Resources (PD)Division of Finance and Support ServicesMs. Marsha Moore, Director Professional Development, a unit of Human Resources, provides support to faculty and staff through workshops focused on organizational excellence, employee information and legal issues, external funding, personal effectiveness, and planning and assessment. Registration is preferred for some workshops and required for others; notification will be sent via e-mail three weeks prior to each workshop with registration instructions. For further information on workshops, call 245.7899 or visit: www.txstate.edu/pdevelop.

Technology Resources (ITAC) Division of Information TechnologyMs. Jen LaGrange, IT Project Coordinator

The IT Assistance Center (ITAC), a unit of Technology Resources, offers training that focuses on enhancing job-related technology skills. Training is offered in person or online. In addition, on-demand classes can be developed for individual work units. The goal is to help faculty and staff get the job done! For more information, contact ITAC at itac@txstate.edu, 245.ITAC (4822), or visit: www.tr.txstate.edu/training.

Professional Development Advisory CouncilThe Council serves to encourage collaboration among the teaching, training and development entities on campus and division representatives in order to coordinate the lifelong learning opportunities for faculty and staff. Please give your suggestions about workshop topics to any of the following members:

Workshop Sponsors: • Dr. Catherine Hawkins, Director, Faculty Development, (FD) • Ms. Jen LaGrange, IT Project Coordinator, Technology Resources (ITAC) • Ms. Marsha Moore, Chair and Director, Professional Development/Human Resources (PD) • Ms. Rori Sheffield, Assistant Director, Educational Technology Center (ITS)

Representatives: • Dr. Jen Beck, Director, Retention Management and Planning, Student Affairs • Mr. Darryl Borgonah, Associate Vice President for Financial Services, Finance and Support Services • Ms. Lynn Buehler, Stewardship Coordinator, Advancement Services, University Advancement, University Advancement • Mr. Russell Clark, Director, Environmental Health, Safety, and Risk Management, Finance and Support Services • Ms. Charles Evers, Academic Advisor, Academic Affairs; Representative, Staff Council • Mr. Gordon Green, Director of Facilities Management, Finance and Support Services • Ms. Gaye Korenek, Director, Faculty Records, Academic Affairs • TBN, Student Affairs

Please note the ✯ designation by the 25 new offerings.For a chronological listing of all workshops, go to: www.txstate.edu/pdevelop/Services/Fall-2016.html

This information is available in alternate format upon request from the Office of Disability Services. If you require accommodations due to a disability in order to participate, please contact the sponsoring office by phone (see contact information listed above) at least 72 hours in advance of the event.

Fall Schedule of Events

Faculty Focus

Advanced Online Course Design & Development (16-Week Long-Semester Format) (ITS)Weekly, Wed., Aug. 17-Fri., Oct. 21 concludes Fri., Dec 9For more information including workshop description, date/time, location, and registration information, visit: http://www.its.txstate.edu/departments/instructional_design/Advanced-Online-Course-Design-and-Development.html

Foundations of Online Course Design (5-Week Long-Semester Format) (ITS)Weekly, Wed., Aug. 17-Fri., Sep. 16 For more information including workshop description, date/time, location, and registration information, visit: http://www.its.txstate.edu/departments/instructional_design/foundations-of-online-course-design-and-development.html

Hybrid Course Teaching Experiences (ITS)Dr. Don Inbody, Senior Lecturer, Department of Political Science; and Dr. Michelle Read, Instructional Designer, Instructional Technologies Support Tue., Sep. 6 1 – 2 p.m. Online only* (via Connect)

Overview of the Research Enhancement Program (REP) (FD)Dr. Mike Blanda, Assistant Vice President, Research & Federal Relations; and Ms. Michel Conroy, Chair of the Faculty Senate, Professor, School of Art and Design Thu., Sep. 8 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Alkek 105

Student Learning Outcome Assessment (FD)Dr. Beth Wuest, Associate Vice President for Institutional EffectivenessThu., Sep. 15 10 a.m. – noon Alkek 105

Non-tenure Line Faculty Workload Release Program: Preparing a Proposal (FD)Mr. Andrew Marks, Senior Lecturer, School of Social Work; Ms. Sherri Mora, Senior Lecturer, Department of Political Science; and Dr. Alex White, Program Faculty, Department of MathematicsMon., Sept 19 or 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Alkek 119Tue., Sept 20

Promotion and Tenure: Advise for Assistant Professors (FD) Dr. Gene Bourgeois, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs; and Dr. Cynthia Opheim, Associate Provost of Academic AffairsTue., Sep. 20 10 a.m. – noon Alkek 105

How to Find Funding (FD)Ms. Evy Gonzales, Director, Research Development, Office of Research & Federal Relations; and Ms. Jessica Schneider, Research Coordinator, College of Liberal ArtsWed., Sep. 21 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Alkek 119

Mini Lecture Best Practices (ITS) Instructional Designers from Instructional Technologies Support: Dr. Michelle Read and Ms. Komal Gandhi Fri., Sep. 23 1 – 2:30 p.m. Online only* (via Connect)

Effective Faculty Hiring (PD)Ms. Gilda Garcia, Chief Diversity Officer and Director, Equity and Access; Dr. Cynthia Opheim, Associate Provost; and Ms. Cindy Waggoner, Budget Analyst, Office of the ProvostWed., Sep. 28 8:30 a.m. – noon JCK 460/Avery 365

Transforming Good Ideas into Funded Research (FD)Dr. Nicole Wagner, Assistant Director, Research Development, Office of Research & Federal Relations; and Ms. Stephanie Korcheck, Research Coordinator, College of EducationTue., Oct. 4 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Alkek 105

Introduction to Rubrics (ITS)Dr. Michelle Read, Instructional Designer, Instructional Technologies Support; and Ms. Anne Winchell, Lecturer, Department of EnglishFri., Oct. 7 1 – 2 p.m. Online only* (via Connect)

Manage an Online Course and Still Have a Life (ITS)Dr. Michelle Read, Instructional Designer, Instructional Technologies Support; and Dr. Sally Jones, Associate Professor, School of Social WorkFri., Oct. 11 1 – 2 p.m. Online only* (via Connect)

Linking Research and Commercialization (FD)Ms. Evy Gonzales, Director, Research Development, Office of Research & Federal Relations; and Ms. Laura Kilcrease, Program Faculty, Department of Management Tue., Oct. 18 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Alkek 105

Effective Strategies for Crafting Competitive Research Proposals for External Funding (FD)Ms. Stephanie Korcheck, Research Coordinator, College of Education; and Dr. Larry Price, Professor, Testing, Research Support and Evaluation CenterMon., Oct. 31 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Alkek 105

Creating Safe Learning Environments: The Impact of Title IX (FD)Dr. Gilda Garcia, Chief Diversity Officer & Director of the Office of Equity and AccessWed., Nov. 9 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. JCK 460

Pursuing Funding from Foundations and Private Sources (FD) Ms. Evy Gonzales, Director, Research Development, Office of Research & Federal Relations; Mr. Charles Vestal, Major Gift Officer, University Development; and Ms. Ruth Caldwell, Research Coordinator, College of Fine Arts & CommunicationWed., Nov. 16 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Alkek 105/106

*If the location indicated for a session is “Online via Connect”, attendees can participate from any computer with a stable Internet connection. Special software is not required. A microphone is optional but recommended.

New workshop

Integrating Teaching and Research (FD)Ms. Evy Gonzales, Director, Research Development, Office of Research & Federal Relations; and Faculty PanelTBA

An Introduction to the Honors College and Undergraduate Research (FD)Honors College: Ms. Diann McCabe, Director of Academic Development and Dr. Ron Hass, Senior Lecturer; and Dr. Mike Blanda, Assistant Vice President, Research & Federal RelationsTBA

Understanding Your Position as a Non-tenure Line Faculty (FD)Mr. Andrew Marks, Senior Lecturer, School of Social Work & Faculty Senate FellowTBA

Becoming a Scholar is More than Being a Publisher (FD)Dr. Tom Grimes, Professor, School of Journalism and Mass CommunicationTBA

Scholarship is a Blue Collar Profession (FD)Dr. Tom Grimes, Professor, School of Journalism and Mass CommunicationTBA

An Ongoing Conversation on Being a Faculty Member (FD)Dr. Jon Lasser, Professor & Coordinator, School Psychology Program, Department of Counseling, Leadership, Adult Education & School Psychology TBA

US1100, PACE, and ePortfolio (ITS)For additional details or to sign up for a session, visit: http://signup.txstate.edu/topics/101-us1100-and-pace-in-eportfolio

Mediaflo Basic Training for Web (Gato, WP Personal Websites) (ITS)For additional details or to sign up for a session, visit: http://signup.txstate.edu/topics/578-mediaflo-basic-training-for-web-gato-wp-personal-websites

Mediaflo Foundations Training for Instruction (TRACS) (ITS)For additional details or to sign up for a session, visit: http://signup.txstate.edu/topics/579-mediaflo-basic-training-for-instruction-tracs

Faculty Qualifications (ePortfolio) (ITS)For additional details or to sign up for a session, visit: http://signup.txstate.edu/topics/571-faculty-qualifications

Adobe Connect Training for Faculty and TA’s (ITS)For additional details or to sign up for a session, visit: http://signup.txstate.edu/topics/197-adobe-connect-training-for-faculty-and-ta-s

WP Personal Websites Faculty Training (ITS) To request training, e-mail: wpsupport@txstate.edu

TechSmith Relay Faculty Training (ITS)For more information including workshop description and training requests, visit: http://www.its.txstate.edu/departments/etc/camtasiarelay/training-request.html

Effectively Utilizing the Technologies in Classrooms (ITS)Technology Integration Specialists: San Marcos campus – Mr. Steven Ness, Mr. Michael O’Neal, or Mr. Alex Endacott;Round Rock Campus – Mr. Ray Licon, or Mr. Joe Ray FathreeTo schedule an appointment, visit: http://www.its.txstate.edu/departments/classroom_technology/forms/training-request.html

Tips and Tricks for Teaching Interactive Television Classes Mr. Kevin Huffaker, Director, Classroom Technology, Classroom Technology Support To schedule an appointment, visit: http://www.its.txstate.edu/departments/classroom_technology/forms/training-request.html

*If the location indicated for a session is “Online via Connect”, attendees can participate from any computer with a stable Internet connection. Special software is not required. A microphone is optional but recommended.

Employee Information

and Legal Issues

A Legal Primer for Texas State Administrators (PD)FY ’17 legal presentation by the Office of General Counsel of the Texas State University System Office, coordinated by Dr. Fernando Gomez, Vice Chancellor and General CounselFri., Oct. 21 9 a.m. – noon JCK 1100

New Employee Welcome II—NEW II (PD)Second Friday of Each Month:Sep. 9, Oct. 14, Nov.11, 8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Athletic End Zone Dec. 9, Jan. 13

Managing@TXSTATE (PD) Coordinated by Human Resources with presentations from various offices2-Day Course on Thu:Oct. 20 and Oct. 27 8:30 am. – 4 p.m. JCK 460

New workshop

External Funding

Kuali Research Overview (PD)Office of Sponsored Programs Pre-Award Staff: Mr. W. Scott Erwin, Director, and Ms. Kay Beauchamp, Associate Director; and Proposal Coordinators: Ms. Kara Ulibarri, Ms. Raquel Rust and Ms. Jacque MilesWed., Nov. 2 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. JCK 420

Research Cash Advances (PD) Dr. Michael Blanda, Assistant Vice President for Research and Federal Relations and Mr. James Webb, Director of AccountingTue., Nov. 29 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. JCK 460/Avery 365

Uniform Guidance—The New Federal Government Rules and Regulations for Grants (PD)Office of Sponsored Programs Post Award Staff: Mr. W. Scott Erwin, Director; Ms. Kay Beauchamp, Associate Director; and Accountants: Ms. Gail May, Ms. Michele Castro and Ms. Theresa BarnhartMon., Dec. 5 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. JCK 460/Avery 365

The Department Administrator’s Boot Camp for Sponsored Programs (PD)Office of Sponsored Programs Pre-Award Staff: Mr. W. Scott Erwin, Director, and Ms. Kay Beauchamp, Associate Director; and Proposal Coordinators: Ms. Kara Ulibarri, Ms. Raquel Rust and Ms. Jacque MilesTue., Sep. 6 1 – 5 p.m. JCK 460/Avery 365

Post Award Services Available to the University Community (PD) Office of Sponsored Programs Post Award Staff: Mr. W. Scott Erwin, Director; Ms. Kay Beauchamp, Associate Director; and Accountants: Ms. Gail May, Ms. Michele Castro and Ms. Theresa BarnhartThu., Sep. 8 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. JCK 420

Understanding the University’s Sponsored Program Policies (UPPS, AA-PPS, FSS-PPS, etc.) (PD)Office of Sponsored Programs Post Award Staff: Mr. W. Scott Erwin, Director; Ms. Kay Beauchamp, Associate Director; and Accountants: Ms. Gail May, Ms. Michele Castro and Ms. Theresa BarnhartWed., Oct. 5 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. JCK 420

New workshop

Organizational Excellence

IN(ability): Disability Does Not Mean Inability (PD) NEWMs. Lori Gonzalez, Student Development Specialist II, Office of Disability ServicesThu., Sep. 1 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. JCK 460/Avery 365

Earn Your Degree While Working Full Time (PD) Dr. Steven B. Springer, Associate Professor, Department of Occupational, Workforce, and Leadership Studies; and Ms. Yolanda Quintanilla, Graduate Recruiter, College of Applied ArtsThu., Sep. 1 1:30 – 3 p.m. JCK 460/Avery 365

Social Media at Texas State (PD) Mr. Jon-Stephen Stansel, Social Media Coordinator, Office of University MarketingWed., Sep. 7 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. JCK 460/Avery 365

What is the Bachelor of General Studies Degree? (PD)Senior Lecturers in General Studies: Ms. Lisa Chrans and Dr. Jeremy Roethler, Program CoordinatorTue., Sep.13 8:30 – 10 a.m. JCK 460/Avery 365

Transition from Service to Classroom: Helping Student Veterans Succeed at Texas State (PD)Ms. Blanca Sanchez-Navarro, Assistant Director of Educational Outreach and Supervising Counselor, Counseling Center; Mr. Ross Wood, Career Counselor, Career Services; and Office of Student Diversity and Inclusion: Mr. Jesse Silva, Assistant Director, and Mr. Burel Ford, Student Development Specialist IWed., Sep. 14 9:30 a.m. – noon JCK 460/Avery 365

DIY (Do It Yourself) Security (PD)Representatives from the Office of Vice President for Information Technology: Mr. Eddie De La Rosa, Mr. Rick Myers and Ms. Claudia Ortiz Wed., Sep. 14 or 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. JCK 460/Avery 365Thu., Sep. 15 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. JCK 460

Teacher Certification Advising (PD)Office of Educator Preparation: Dr. Jodie Flint, Lecturer; and Ms. Stephanie Long, Certification OfficerThu., Sep. 15 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. JCK 460/Avery 365

Responding to Emergencies on Campus: Standard Response Protocol (PD)Officer Otto Glenewinkel, Community Awareness and Resource Team, University Police DepartmentTue., Sep. 20 or 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. JCK 460Wed., Sep. 21 8:30 – 11:30 a.m.

College Mental Health, Part I: Understanding and Helping Your Students in Distress (PD) Dr. Clare Duffy, Licensed Psychologist, Counseling Center Wed., Sep. 21 2 – 4:30 p.m. JCK 460/Avery 365

Supporting Transgender/Non-binary People in Higher Education Settings (PD)Dr. Brandon Beck, Instructor, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Alliance LGBTQ Staff and Faculty OrganizationThu., Sep. 22 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. JCK 460/Avery 365

In Limbo: Dilemmas Faced by Undocumented Students (PD)Mr. Jesse Silva, Assistant Director, Student Diversity & Inclusion; and Ms. Michelle Sotolongo, Student Development Specialist, Honors CollegeWed. Sep. 28 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. JCK 460/Avery 365

QPR—Suicide Prevention Training (PD)Ms. Blanca Sanchez-Navarro, Certified QPR Instructor and Assistant Director of Educational Outreach and Supervising Counselor, Counseling Center Thu., Sep. 29 2 – 4:30 p.m. JCK 460/Avery 365

Providing Legendary Customer Service (PD)Dr. Richard Cheatham, Retired Professor, Department of Communication StudiesThu., Oct. 6 8 a.m. – noon JCK 1100

Travel Policy and Procedures (PD)Ms. Janet Weitz, Accountant III, Accounts Payable Travel OfficeFri., Oct. 7 8 a.m. – noon JCK 460/Avery 365

Teambuilding (PD)Ms. Meg Grant, Supervising Counselor, Counseling Center; and Ms. Marsha Moore, Director of Professional Development, Human ResourcesWed., Oct. 12 and 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily JCK 460Wed., Oct. 19

Credit Card Acceptance at Texas State (PD) Ms. Kim Stringham, Merchant Services & E-commerce Specialist, Treasurer’s Office; and Ms. Cynthia Castillo, Manager of Cash Operations, Student Business Services OfficeThu., Oct. 13 9:30 – 11 a.m. JCK 460/Avery 365

College Mental Health, Part II: I Want to Help, But How? (PD) Dr. Clare Duffy, Licensed Psychologist, Counseling Center Wed., Oct. 26 2 – 4:30 p.m. JCK 460/Avery 365

From Foster Care to College Student: Helping Support Foster Care Alumni Succeed at Texas State (PD) Dr. Christine Norton, Associate Professor, School of Social Work; Dr. Toni Watt, Professor, Department of Sociology; Ms. Naomi Valdez, Student Development Specialist I, VPSA; and FACES Student and Foster Care Alumna (TBD)Wed., Nov. 2 10 a.m. – noon JCK 460/Avery 365

New workshop

Study Away Opportunities for Students: National Student Exchange & Study Abroad (PD)Ms. Lisa Chrans, Sr. Lecturer, General Studies, Coordinator, National Student Exchange; and Ms. Isis De La O, Associate Director, Study AbroadTue., Nov. 8 8:30 – 10 a.m. JCK 460/Avery 365

Securing Confidential Information (PD)Representatives from the Office of the Vice President for Information Technology: Mr. Eddie De La Rosa, Mr. Rick Myers and Ms. Claudia Ortiz Mon., Nov. 14 or 2:30 – 4:30 pm. JCK 460/Avery 365Tue., Nov. 15 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. JCK 460

University Seminar (US 1100) and PACE (Personalized Academic and Career Exploration) (PD) Ms. Susan M. Rolls, Associate Director, University Seminar Wed., Nov. 16 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. JCK 460/Avery 365

Allies Training (PD)Dr. Brandon Beck, Instructor, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Alliance LGBTQ Staff and Faculty OrganizationThu., Nov. 17 12:30 – 4:30 p.m. JCK 460/Avery 365

SAP Chart of Accounts (PD) Ms. Angela Brandenberger, Accountant IV, Accounting OfficeWed., Nov. 30 10 a.m. – noon JCK 460/Avery 365

For the Record: What You Really Need to Know About Records Management (PD) Ms. Kris Toma, University Archivist and Records Manager, Information TechnologyWed., Nov. 30 or 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. JCK 460/Avery 365Thu., Dec. 1 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. JCK 460

Facilitation Skills Training (PD)Ms. Meg Grant, Supervising Counselor, Counseling Center; and Ms. Marsha Moore, Director of Professional Development, Human ResourcesFri., Dec. 2 and 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily JCK 460Wed., Dec. 7

FLSA Rules and Regulations (PD)Mr. Jeff Lund, Manager, Compensation and Employee Relations, Human ResourcesTue., Dec.13 1:30 – 3 p.m. JCK 460/Avery 365

All About Employment (PD) Ms. LynnAnn Brewer, Employment Manager, Human Resources Wed., Dec. 14 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. JCK 460/Avery 365

At Risk TrainingBecause students often turn to respected faculty, staff and supervisors in times of distress or crisis, the Counseling Center offers an interactive, online course called At Risk Training www.counseling.txstate.edu/parfacstaf/fac.html where faculty and staff can learn the best way to respond. The 30-minute training can be completed over multiple sittings, resulting in a certificate for verification.

Alkek LibraryAlkek Library offers a variety of workshops to help you learn how to use the research resources and tools that we have available. To view dates and times and to register for any of the workshops, visit www.library.txstate.edu/help/workshops.html

New workshop

Planning and Assessment

Outcomes Assessment Series (PD) Dr. Lisa Garza, Director, University Planning and Assessment; Dr. Beth Wuest, Associate Vice President, Institutional Effectiveness; and Ms. Susan Thompson, Senior Research Analyst, Office of Institutional Research

Creating an Outcomes Assessment Plan Mon,. Sep. 19 or 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. JCK 460/Avery 365 Tue., Sep. 20 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. JCK 460

Developing Assessment Methods/Measures Mon., Sep. 26 or 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. JCK 460/Avery 365 Tue., Sep. 27 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. JCK 460

Implementing Assessment Plans Mon., Oct. 10 or 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. JCK 460/Avery 365 Tue., Oct. 11 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. JCK 460

University Strategic Planning—2017-2023 Planning Cycle (PD)Dr. Lisa Garza, Director, University Planning and AssessmentMon., Oct. 24 or 3 – 4:30 p.m. JCK 460/Avery 365Tue., Oct. 25 8:30 – 10 a.m.

Using Focus Groups for Assessment (PD) Dr. Lisa Garza, Director, University Planning and Assessment and Ms. Susan Thompson, Senior Research Analyst, Office of Institutional ResearchWed., Nov. 23 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. JCK 460/Avery 365

How to Find the Data You Need (PD)Dr. G. Marc Turner, Research Analyst, Office of Institutional ResearchMon., Dec. 12 or 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. JCK 623Tue., Dec. 13 8:30 – 10:30 a.m.

New workshop

Personal Effectiveness

Health and Wellness Lunch-and-Learn Series (PD)An educational series (bring your own healthy lunch) that is offered as part of the Texas State Employee Wellness Program, covering a variety of health and wellness topics.

Weight Loss for Health Dr. Sylvia Crixell, Professor, School of Family and Consumer Sciences Nutrition and Foods Program Wed., Sep. 7 noon – 1 p.m. JCK 460/Avery 365

Mindfulness for Daily Wellness Dr. Cheryl Fulton, Assistant Professor, Department of Counseling, Leadership, Adult Education & School Psychology Mon., Sep. 19 1 – 2 p.m. JCK 460/Avery 365

Managing Chronic Joint Disease Dr. Janet Bezner, Associate Professor, Department of Physical Therapy Thu., Oct. 6 noon – 1 p.m. JCK 460/Avery 365

Healthy Eating for Joint Protection and Weight Loss Dr. Sylvia Crixell, Professor, School of Family and Consumer Sciences Nutrition and Foods Program Mon., Oct. 17 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. JCK 460/Avery 365

Safe at Home Exercises Dr. Janet Bezner, Associate Professor, Department of Physical Therapy Thu., Nov. 3 noon – 1 p.m. JCK 460/Avery 365

Overcoming Challenges to Wellness Dr. Lisa Lloyd, Professor, College of Education Tue., Dec. 6 noon – 1 p.m. JCK 460/Avery 365

Krav Maga Self-Defense Training (PD) Facilitators from the University Police DepartmentFri., Sep. 23 1 – 5 p.m. Pecos Building, Room 206

Employee Wellness Fair (PD) Tue., Oct. 4 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. LBJSC Ballroom

Survival Spanish (PD)Mr. Seth Worley, Spanish Language Instructor8 Wed-Fri. sessions: Oct. 19 – Nov. 11 noon – 1 p.m. JCK 880

7 Habits of Highly Effective People® Dr. Barbara Sanders, Professor and Chair, Department of Physical Therapy; Certified Facilitator with FranklinCoveyFive Half Days on Tuesdays:Oct. 25, Nov. 1, Nov. 8, 1 – 5 p.m. JCK 460 Nov. 15, Nov. 22

Texas State Blood Drive (PD) Wed., Nov. 2 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. JCK 1100

New workshop

Technology Tools

Getting Started with SAP (ITAC)Ms. Raquel Voytowich, Programmer Analyst, IT Assistance CenterThursdays:Sep. 8, Oct. 13, 10 a.m. – noon ASBS 203 Nov. 10, or Dec. 8

Windows 10 – Making the Transition (ITAC) IT Assistance Center, User Services Consultants: Mr. Ray Wilson and Mr. Jack Sivilay Wednesdays:Sep. 28 or 1 – 2:30 p.m. ASBS 203Oct. 19 or 10:30 a.m. – noon Nov. 16 or 1 – 2:30 p.m. Dec. 7 10:30 a.m. – noon

Lynda.com is Available FREE to all Texas State faculty, staff, and students!Lynda.com online training teaches the latest software and business skills through high-quality instructional videos featuring recognized industry experts. New courses are added every week! For more information go to: www.txstate.edu/lynda.

TRACS (Teaching, Research and Collaboration System) (ITS)For an up-to-date list of TRACS workshop offerings, including workshop descriptions, dates/times, locations, and registration information, visit: http://signup.txstate.edu/tags/tracs.

GATO Web Content Management System (ITS) For an up-to-date list of Gato workshop offerings, including workshop descriptions, dates/times, locations, and registration information, visit the following:Gato I – Foundations: http://signup.txstate.edu/topics/1-gato-i-trainingGato II: http://signup.txstate.edu/topics/2-gato-ii-training

Signup Reservation System (ITS) For more information about the Signup Reservation System workshop, including workshop description, date/time, location, and registration information, e-mail: signup@txstate.edu

University Events Calendar (ITS) For more information about the University Events Calendar workshop, including workshop description, date/time, location, and registration information, visit: http://universityevents.its.txstate.edu/admins/training.html

An up-to-date list of ITS workshops, descriptions and online registration is available at: http://www.its.txstate.edu/training/workshops.html

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Dylan J. McFarland Student RegentHuntsville

Dr. Bryan McCall Chancellor

David MontagneBeaumont

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