Week of Events
New Employee Orientation
New Employee Orientation
New Employee Orientation is a three-part workshop over the course of on day. The morning portion is applicable to all employees. Attendees split off into two different retirement sections in the afternoon, depending on each employment type. See more details and registration information here. You must register for this session to have a room reserved for this training. Morning room is Nurs 220, Afternoon sessions are in Nurs 420.
Know your City Part II – Candidate Forum on Science and Health Policy
Know your City Part II – Candidate Forum on Science and Health Policy
The Health Sciences Student Advocacy Association (HSSAA), a Registered Student Organization on campus, is hosting another candidate forum on Nov. 5 from 12 - 1 p.m. in SAC 341. HSSAA will host Council President candidate Cindy Wendle to talk about health and science policy in the city. RSVP here.
HRS Training – Effective Communications Part 1
HRS Training – Effective Communications Part 1
Effective communications training will provide you with skills for communicating when the outcome is important, opinions and options vary, and the emotion of the situation makes the conversation difficult to have. You will learn how to improve open dialogue and engagement in a way that will help you to talk with anyone about anything. This is an in-person training taught by Laura Hamilton, SPHR, SHRM-CP and certified Crucial Conversations trainer. Please be sure to enroll in all three sessions of the program as it is taught in three parts. See complete details here.
Department Chairs and Directors Workshop
Department Chairs and Directors Workshop
The Department Chairs and Directors Training Workshops are designed to address the needs of current and experienced chairs, faculty and administrators of academic units. Human Resource Services collaborates with the Office of the Provost to coordinate this annual series addressing such topics as faculty performance reviews, personnel issues, recruitment, leadership and communication. See complete details, course material, and registration here.
HRS Training – Intro to WSU Accounting Systems
HRS Training – Intro to WSU Accounting Systems
This course provides a high level overview of the purpose of various WSU mainframe accounting systems such as: DEPPS, BALANCES, FACTS, SCBAIMS, PROPERTY, PAPR, myWSU, BPS. It provides an introduction to university accounting, including types of funds, how program codes work, and where to go for answers to your accounting questions. Also included is how to read a budget statement and how information in accounting systems feeds into them. See complete details and registration information here.
College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Seminar
College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Seminar
Loren Eugene Wold, Ph.D., FAHA, FCVS, will present Pre- and Post-Conception Exposure to Environmental Toxicants and Cardiovascular Health on Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 12 p.m. in the Walgreens Auditorium (PBS 101). See complete details and more information about Dr. Wold.
NEP Seminar Series
NEP Seminar Series
Join John Quindry, Ph.D., as he talks about "The heart of the matter: pragmatic research approaches to treat and prevent heart disease." This is part of the Nutrition and Exercise Physiology 505 course. Everyone is invited to attend this seminar series. Contact Dr. Hans Haverkamp with any questions at 368-6912.
HRS Training – Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct Prevention
HRS Training – Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct Prevention
The goal of this training is to assist WSU in maintaining a safe and respectful working and learning environment. It describes different types of discrimination and harassment, including prohibited personal behaviors, identifies key WSU Executive Policies addressing these topics, and provides links to specific offices and resources available to help in cases of alleged discrimination, harassment, and misconduct. Employee and supervisor responsibilities when misconduct is reported or observed are highlighted. See REGISTRATION information here.
Veteran’s Breakfast
Veteran’s Breakfast
All Veteran's please come and enjoy breakfast on November 8th,2019 @ 9am-12pm in the Student Diversity Center-SAC building room 105. This breakfast will allow us show appreciation and give thanks for your service and sacrifice of protecting our country. November 8th,2019 @ 9am-12pm Student Diversity Center | SAC 105.
HRS Training – Graduate Assistantship Processing
HRS Training – Graduate Assistantship Processing
Designed for WSU administrative staff, the Graduate Assistantship Processing workshop focuses on PERMS, waivers, new student programs in the Graduate School, trainee internships, English proficiency exams, direct deposit, payroll deductions, meeting deadlines in a timely manner. Departmental best practices are also discussed. See complete details for registration here. Be sure to sign up to guarantee a room is provided.
Hostile Intruder Training
Hostile Intruder Training
How would you react if a hostile intruder were to enter your classroom or office? Are you familiar with the appropriate actions you should consider? See complete details and registration information here. Be sure go sign up to secure a room for this training.
HRS Training -Classroom Accommodations Training for Faculty
HRS Training -Classroom Accommodations Training for Faculty
This course discusses classroom accommodations and rights and responsibilities of the students and teaching staff. Summary of what to do in different situations will be provided. See REGISTRATION details here.
HRS – Purchasing Card: New Cardholders
HRS – Purchasing Card: New Cardholders
This course is the required training for participants in the WSU Purchasing Card Program. Account Reconcilers are strongly encouraged to attend and attendance is required of all new Cardholders. See registration details here.
HRS Training – Department Pay
HRS Training – Department Pay
All departments must have two people who have been trained in inputting hours for hourly staff and reviewing gross pay for departmental employees. You cannot access DEPTPAY without this training. Authorized access to DEPPS is a prerequisite to attending this course. See registration details here.
Surgical and Orthodontic Management of Cleft Lip and Palate Presentation
Surgical and Orthodontic Management of Cleft Lip and Palate Presentation
This presentation given by two members of the Inland Northwest Cleft Palate Review Board - Dr. David Gaily, an oral maxillofacial surgeon and Dr. Diane Paxton, an orthodontist - will be moderated by Amy Meredith, clinical professor in the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences and a member of the Review Board, as well as a parent of two teens with cleft palate. This is an excellent opportunity to learn the importance of a team in working with special populations. Everyone is invited.
HRS -Inclement Weather Suspended Operations: Manager Training
HRS -Inclement Weather Suspended Operations: Manager Training
When it is determined that public safety, health, or property is jeopardized due to emergency conditions, WSU may elect to suspend operations in accordance with the University's suspended operations procedure. This course provides information regarding these procedures and how they may impact employees and departments. See complete information and registration details here.
HRS – Faculty Civil Rights, Compliance Rights and Responsibilities
HRS – Faculty Civil Rights, Compliance Rights and Responsibilities
Faculty rights, reporting requirements and obligations under EP 15 and Title IX will be reviewed and discussed. See registration details here. You must register to have a room provided for this session.
Health Benefits information Session
Health Benefits information Session
If you have questions or would like to know about updates to the insurance benefits for 2020, you can attend 2 upcoming sessions. Tracy Vaughn will be on campus to review the upcoming benefits changes for 2020. See more information here.