University Overview; Faculty Recruitment, Mentoring and Retention
09/03/09 | 7:30am
Fran McSweeney
This workshop provides an overview of Washington State University's structure and academic policies. It also addresses faculty recruitment, mentoring and retention efforts at WSU.
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2008 University Overview Resources
2008 Faculty Recruitment, Mentoring and Retention Resources
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Leadership and Communication
09/24/09 | 7:30am
Val Miskin
This course provides a framework through which participants can: assess personal leadership styles; learn how differences in leadership styles affect group process and morale; learn about different communication styles, rapport building, active listening, group and written communication; learn how to use WSU's Strategic Plan as a backdrop; and convey messages that are clear and compelling.
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Conflict Resolution and Negotiation
10/09/09 | 7:30am
Tom Tripp
In this course, participants will learn: sources of conflict within the workplace; strategies for dealing with conflict; personal conflict management styles; basic negotiation strategies; basic negotiation scenario constructions.
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Faculty Performance Reviews
10/21/09 | 7:30am
Fran McSweeney
Specific topics addressed in this session include pre-tenure reviews, the tenure and promotion process (procedures, timelines, standards) and the Chair's role at Washington State University.
Manual on Faculty Evaluation
Tenure and Promotion PowerPoint Presentation
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Dealing with Faculty Personnel Issues
11/05/09 | 7:30am
Theresa Elliot-Cheslek and Sylvia Glover
This short course examines the Washington State University faculty disciplinary policy and the issue of research misconduct. Available resources on campus are identified with an emphasis placed upon communication with the Dean.
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Dealing with Staff Personnel Issues
12/03/09 | 7:30am
Theresa Elliot-Cheslek and Kendra Wilkins-Fontenot
This workshop addresses such staff personnel issues as performance evaluation and discipline at Washington State University.
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Dealing with Student Issues
01/20/10 | 7:30am
Cassandra Nichols, Debra Sellon, Pat Sturko and Mary Wack
This workshop focuses on such student issues at WSU as: distance education; the student handbook; student disciplinary policies; handling student complaints; graduate recruiting goals; program assessment; navigating program modifications; and directing issues to the appropriate office.
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Understanding Diversity, Ethics and Workplace Harassment
02/11/10 | 7:30am
Melynda Huskey, Heather Lopez and Raul Sanchez
Washington State University's Strategic Plan brought forward by the Division of Student Affairs, Equity and Diversity, Office of the Vice President is addressed in this course. WSU's Workplace Discrimination and Sexual Harassment Policy is also reviewed, as well as the State Ethics Law with an emphasis upon the appropriate use of resources and conflicts of interest.
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Diversity PowerPoint Presentation
Ethics PowerPoint Presentation
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Working with Regional Campuses
03/03/10 | 7:30am
Lenard Orr, Dick Pratt and Bruce Romanish
This workshop represents an opportunity to engage in a conversation about the challenges and opportunities posed by WSU's multi-campus system. The presenters will provide their perspectives on some key areas and seek a participatory session with attendees.
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University Budgets - Management and Processes
03/25/10 | 7:30am
Joan King and Tom Martin
This workshop blends two budgetary perspectives into a single conversation. It begins with a focus on WSU's planning and budgeting process, including the identification of sources, the uses of funds and state level budgeting policies and process. Then information and insight into successfully managing departmental and unit budgets is incorporated into the discussion.
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Budgeting at WSU PowerPoint Presentation
Academic Department's Budgets PowerPoint Presentation
