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Learn how to find courses and books, add them to your "Learning Plan," track your progress, and navigate through the many aspects of your personal training account. To ensure a room is made available, please register here.

Human Resource Services presents a New Employee Orientation that is designed as a 3-part workshop over the course of 1 day. In the morning, we conduct the first portion which is applicable to all employees. In the afternoon, we split off into 2 different retirement sections depending on what your employment type is; there are different retirement options for different employment types. See more information and registration details here.

This class covers the WSU forms and processes from the Travel Authority to the final Travel Expense Voucher being submitted. It also addresses Washington State Invoice Vouchers and airfare purchasing. Register and final additional information here.

The Time Report Training course provides information on leave accruals, accurate time reporting, how to document overtime and much, much more. Come to this session to learn how to accurately maintain time reports and understand how critical accurate time reporting is. A room will be determined when participants register for the training. See more information and registration details here.

This class covers the WSU forms and processes from the Travel Authority to the final Travel Expense Voucher being submitted. It also addresses Washington State Invoice Vouchers and airfare purchasing. See registration details and more information here. You must register to have a room assigned for this training session.

Human Resource Services presents a New Employee Orientation that is designed as a 3-part workshop over the course of 1 day. In the morning, we conduct the first portion which is applicable to all employees. In the afternoon, we split off into 2 different retirement sections depending on what your employment type is; there are different retirement options for different employment types. See more information and registration details here.

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 and more information here. You must register to have a room assigned for this training session.

Initiative 1433, which was approved by Washington voters in 2016, requires employers to provide paid sick leave to most employees beginning January 1, 2018. Eligible employees will earn 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked. This training covers the policies and processes WSU has implemented to comply with the new state law. See more information and registration details here. A room will be determined after participants have registered.

This course is required for staff members new to PCard reconciliation responsibilities and recommended for experienced PCard Reconcilers. See more information and registration details here. A room will be determined after participants have registered.

Are you thinking about retiring? Human Resource Services (HRS) will host a pre-retirement seminar to assist with retirement planning. These seminars are open to all Department of Retirement System (PERS/TRS/LEOFF) and WSU Retirement Plan (WSURP) participants. More information about resources, handouts, and room locations can be seen here.

Human Resource Services presents a New Employee Orientation that is designed as a 3-part workshop over the course of 1 day. In the morning, we conduct the first portion which is applicable to all employees. In the afternoon, we split off into 2 different retirement sections depending on what your employment type is; there are different retirement options for different employment types. See more information and registration details here.

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 more details and registration here. You must register to get a room identified for this session.

WSU strives to provide an exemplary service experience to our clients. This is a challenge for an institution this large and distributed across so many locations and serving a diverse client base. This interactive workshop focuses on the "Customer Service Skills" that make WSU memorable to its students, their parents, and to each other. You much register to have a room assigned. See more details and registration here.

Human Resource Services presents a New Employee Orientation that is designed as a 3-part workshop over the course of 1 day. In the morning, we conduct the first portion which is applicable to all employees. In the afternoon, we split off into 2 different retirement sections depending on what your employment type is; there are different retirement options for different employment types. See more information and registration details here.

WSU's mainframe application BALANCES is explored in this hands-on experience with practice navigating through the system. See more details and registration here - you must register for this training for a room to be set up.

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? Washington State University has mitigated the potential for such an event through a multitude of preventative security measures, but no University in the country is 100% secure. Featuring the video "Shots Fired, When Lightning Strikes" followed by discussion. View more details and registration information. You need to register in order for a room to be identified.

Human Resource Services presents a New Employee Orientation that is designed as a 3-part workshop over the course of 1 day. In the morning, we conduct the first portion which is applicable to all employees. In the afternoon, we split off into 2 different retirement sections depending on what your employment type is; there are different retirement options for different employment types. See more information and registration details here.

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 more details and registration here - you must register to have a room provided for this training.

New Employee Orientation is a three-part workshop over the course of one day. The morning portion is applicable to all employees. The group splits off into two different retirement sections in the afternoon, depending on employment type. See complete details and REGISTRATION information here. You much register to have a room Reserved for this session.

New Employee Orientation is a three-part workshop over the course of one day. The morning portion is applicable to all employees. The group splits off into two different retirement sections in the afternoon, depending on employment type. See complete details and REGISTRATION information here. You much register to have a room Reserved for this session.

The Department Chairs and Directors Training Workshops are designed to address the needs of current and experienced chairs, faculty and administrators of academic units. See more details and enrollment information here.

Dreaded Conversations: Effectively Communicating Difficult News: Do you sometimes have to deliver unpleasant news? How do you convey challenging information in a way that corrects problems, protects relationships and results in ultimate success? This workshop examines many of the common barriers to effective communication and provides tips and skills for successful interaction. See more details and registration information here. Registration is required to reserve a room for this training.

Position Descriptions, Expectations, and Annual Reviews: This course examines the three building blocks of Washington State University performance management: position descriptions, job expectations and annual reviews, and the steps in writing a current and accurate job description, including qualifications and the identification of mental and physical requirements are provided. See more details and registration information here. You must register for this training for a room to be reserved.

The Department Chairs and Directors Training Workshops are designed to address the needs of current and experienced chairs, faculty and administrators of academic units. See more details and enrollment information here.

Understanding and Managing Leave: Do you ever feel you have to navigate a maze when an employee requests leave? Do you find yourself asking multiple questions regarding the type of leave, how leave is requested, or which leave is handled at the department or HRS level? Other questions come into play when noting leave on time sheets. See more information here and how to enroll for this training. You must register for this session for a room to be assigned.

Travel: Basic Forms and Procedures - This class covers the WSU forms and processes from the Travel Authority to the final Travel Expense Voucher being submitted. It also addresses Washington State Invoice Vouchers and airfare purchasing. See more information and registration details here. You must register for this session to ensure a room is assigned for this training.

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. You must register for this session to ensure a room is assigned for this training.

We're all Data Nerds: What information is out there, where, and how to use it -- The Department Chairs and Directors Training Workshops are designed to address the needs of current and experienced chairs, faculty and administrators of academic units. This workshop provides information and insight into successfully accessing, using, managing and producing the various types of data which make the university go around. See more details and information to enroll and print course materials here.

Human Resource Services presents a New Employee Orientation that is designed as a 3-part workshop over the course of 1 day. In the morning, we conduct the first portion which is applicable to all employees. In the afternoon, we split off into 2 different retirement sections depending on what your employment type is; there are different retirement options for different employment types. See more information and registration details here.

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 more details and registration information here. You must register to ensure a room is scheduled for this training session.

Supervisor as Safety Manager: This course includes information on the New Employee Safety Checklist, the Supervisors' Safety Manual, WSU's Accident Prevention Program, Hostile Intruder Response, WSU's Alert System and the supervisor's role in performing inspections and reporting and investigating accidents. See more information and details here.

Purchasing Card: Reconcilers and PaymentNet4 Users: Required for staff members new to PCard reconciliation responsibilities and recommended for experienced PCard Reconcilers. The course content includes: The role and responsibilities of the PCard Reconciler, organizing and maintaining PCard documentation, an overview of budget coding elements used for transaction reconciliation, PaymentNet4 basics, such as: system set up, access, reconciling transactions, and reporting, PaymentNet4 deep dive into more advanced topics, such as: tax, coding splits, transaction queries, and restricted transaction reporting, tips and tricks for: checking the balance on cards, looking up declines, identifying disputes, and submitting fraud cases. See more details and registration here. You must register to ensure a room is booked for this training.

This course is aimed at individuals responsible for processing I-9’s (Employment Eligibility Verification forms) in their departments. You may have already taken this course; it is not an update, however there may be other individuals who may be interested in taking this course. Please share this information with individuals in your area. See more information here.

What is a supervisor's role in responding to alleged incidents of workplace discrimination, sexual harassment or sexual misconduct in the workplace? This course describes the role of the WSU supervisor in regard to minimizing institutional liability in these areas. See more details and enroll and print course materials here. You need to enroll to make sure a room is provided for this training session.

Human Resource Services presents a New Employee Orientation that is designed as a 3-part workshop over the course of 1 day. In the morning, we conduct the first portion which is applicable to all employees. In the afternoon, we split off into 2 different retirement sections depending on what your employment type is; there are different retirement options for different employment types. See more information and registration details here.

Faculty rights, reporting requirements and obligations under EP 15 and Title IX. See more details and registration information here.

This workshop discusses how to use WSU's Business Policies and Procedures Manual, how the manual is updated and its history. Records scheduling, records retention and state records requirements are also discussed. View more details and registration information here.

This course enhances management skills by reviewing WSU's corrective action and disciplinary processes and discussing actual corrective / disciplinary action cases. Learn from others' experiences. See complete details and information to enroll. Be sure to enroll so a room is secured for this training session.

As a public institution, Washington State University is obligated to produce, upon request, any records or documents it keeps of its activities. This course is designed to acquaint managers with the basics of the Public Records Law, the types of records that are public and must be produced, WSU policy relating to public records and the process for responding thereto. See complete details and registration here.

This course focuses on WSU's planning and budgeting process. It includes identification of sources and types of funds that impact WSU's budgets. Additionally, information regarding allocation processes and special funding categories are explained. See more information and registration details.

Overview of EP 39 and rights and responsibilities of animal handlers and the WSU community. Includes situational examples. See more information and registration here.

Through the utilization of Washington State University's simplified routing process, the Online Position Description and Recruitment System eliminates the need for nearly all paper forms and provides an electronic routing and approval process. The result is a completely online environment for position descriptions and the recruitment process. See more details and registration information here.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Enhance your skills with Washington State University's powerful e-learning system. Learn how to find courses and books, add them to your "Learning Plan," track your progress, and navigate through the many aspects of your personal training account. Be sure to register her to ensure a room will be reserved.

Research Compliance Overview: This class provides an overview of the major regulations that affect research at Washington State University. Topics include human subjects, biological materials, animals, conflicts of interest and export controls. Discussion will also include Presidential Committees that oversee these areas of research. See registration information here.

In this interactive workshop, the presenters will articulate WSU values related to equity and inclusive excellence as participants both in person and via AMS engage in exploring key terms related to equity and inclusion, examine notions of intent versus impact, and build knowledge around affirming language. See complete details and registration information here. Be sure to register to ensure a room is scheduled.

WSU strives to provide an exemplary service experience to its clients. This is a challenge for an institution this large and distributed across so many locations and serving a diverse client base. This interactive workshop focuses on the "Customer Service Skills" that make WSU memorable to students, their parents, and each other. Be sure to register here to ensure a room will be scheduled for this training.

This course is designed to give hiring managers a practical understanding of the recruitment process for Civil Service and Administrative Professional positions. It describes the legal framework for recruitment, the individual recruitment phases, and best practice tips to consider during the overall process. The importance of providing a positive candidate experience during the entire recruitment process is also addressed. See registration information here. Be sure to register to ensure a room is scheduled for this training.

Overview of EP 39 and rights and responsibilities of animal handlers and the WSU community. Includes situational examples. See complete details and registration information here. Please register to assure a room is identified for this training.

This course provides an overview of the faculty recruitment process at Washington State University. The course includes a comprehensive review of the five separate phases of recruitment, along with numerous best practice tips and suggestions to help search committees manage all facets of recruitment. See more details and registration information here. Be sure to register to ensure a room is scheduled for this training.

This session encourages participants to foster critical self-awareness as they explore their own identities, including their unique characteristics and social locations. Throughout the workshop, participants will discuss how their identities shape their beliefs, values, expectations, perceptions, and actions and develop skills for engaging across difference at WSU. You must take Equity 101 prior to this session. Sign up on-line here.

Come to this session to learn how to accurately maintain time reports and understand how critical accurate time reporting is. See complete details and registration information here. Please register to assure a room is identified for this training. The training is also available via ZOOM.

Human Resource Services presents a New Employee Orientation that is designed as a 3-part workshop over the course of 1 day. In the morning, we conduct the first portion which is applicable to all employees. In the afternoon, we split off into 2 different retirement sections depending on what your employment type is; there are different retirement options for different employment types. See more information and registration details here.

From Colleague to "Boss": This session helps you navigate conflict and develop trust-building communication processes and culture. This training session is designed as an interactive workshop. Time will be allowed for your questions and comments. See complete details and registration here.

Initiative 1433, which was approved by Washington voters in fall 2016, requires employers to provide paid sick leave to most employees beginning January 1, 2018. Eligible employees will earn one hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked. This training covers the policies and processes WSU has implemented to comply with the new state law. Additional information and FAQs are available here. See complete details and registration information here. Please register to assure a room is identified for this training. This training is also available via ZOOM.

This course allows for guided practice in applying the knowledge and skills learned in the first half of Washington State University's supervisory training series. A case study / simulation approach provides opportunities to test applications of supervisory principles. This course is included in the WSU Training for Supervisors Series. View complete details, registration, and access to course materials here.

This training session will present the procedures for using the Business Objects Webi system to generate reports from the financial data warehouse. During this session, users will be provided with an introduction and overview of the Business Objects Webi reporting system, will be shown how to access the corporate financial reports available to all users, and will be walked through a step-by-step process to generate, save and share departmental financial reports. This training is designed for both current and experienced Business Objects users. See complete details for registration here.

This training will walk through the basics of outreach and advertising of staff positions at Washington State University. Specific topics will include sample ads for print and online, online job boards, contracted newspaper vendors, resume database searches and the best times to advertise. See complete details and registration here. Be sure to sign up for this training to assure a room is identified.

Effort Certification: In this workshop the effort certification forms will be discussed in detail along with tips for processing them at the departmental level. See registration details here.

Cost Sharing: In this workshop you will learn what cost sharing is, when it must be documented and reported, and why it is required by the federal government. See registration information here.

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 more
details and information here. Please be sure to sign up to secure a room for this training session.

This course provides information on the following forms: • Sponsored Project Activity Request (SPAR); • Expense Transfer Request (ETR); • Self-sponsored Research/Conference account Request (Sideways Form); • Expense Assignment Actions (EAA, justification for retroactive transfers only); • Subcontract request form. See more information and registration details here.

This class covers the WSU forms and processes from the Travel Authority to the final Travel Expense Voucher being submitted. It also addresses Washington State Invoice Vouchers and airfare purchasing. Please be sure to sign up for this training to make sure a room is provided for this session. See more information and registration here.

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 more information and registration details here. Please be sure to sign up for this training to make sure a room is provided for this session.

Human Resource Services presents a New Employee Orientation that is designed as a 3-part workshop over the course of 1 day. In the morning, we conduct the first portion which is applicable to all employees. In the afternoon, we split off into 2 different retirement sections depending on what your employment type is; there are different retirement options for different employment types. See more information and registration details here.

The workshop discusses faculty rights, reporting requirements and obligations under EP 15 and Title IX. See complete details and registration info here.

Are you thinking about retiring? Human Resource Services (HRS) conducts pre-retirement seminars to assist your retirement planning. See complete details about topics, handouts, and locations here.

This course provides an overview of the faculty recruitment process at Washington State University. The course includes a comprehensive review of the five separate phases of recruitment, along with numerous best practice tips and suggestions to help search committees manage the successful recruitment, screening, interview, and evaluation of job candidates. Additionally, the roles and responsibilities of key offices and individuals during the recruitment process are discussed, as well as the importance of providing a positive candidate experience during the entire recruitment process. SEE COMPLETE DETAILS AND REGISTRATION HERE.

In preparation of the IRS 2020 W-4 Form, Payroll Services will be hosting an informational training session to prepare departments in reviewing and understanding the new form to better assist employees with any questions that may arise. SEE COMPLETE DETAILS AND REGISTRATION HERE. Be sure to register to have a room assigned for this training.

Dealing with Personnel Challenges: A wide range of issues and conditions impact performance in the workplace. What are the best supervisory approaches to such things as internal conflict, tardiness, unsafe behaviors, negativity and gossip? This course takes a case study approach to help participants develop the awareness and skills to manage difficult personnel challenges. See complete information and registration details here. BE SURE TO REGISTER TO GET A ROOM SCHEDULED FOR THIS SESSION IN SPOKANE.

The third section of WSU's award administration topics describes the types of audits at WSU. High-risk areas are highlighted along with tips on departmental protection. See complete details and registration information here.

Reconcilers and PaymentNet4 Users (Fiscal Mgt Series); Required for staff members new to PCard reconciliation responsibilities and recommended for experienced PCard Reconcilers. The course content includes several policies and requirements for using a university purchasing card. See complete information and registration details here.

This session is aimed at getting you acquainted with WSU resources and policies as well as best practices pertaining to faculty support. What are WSU's faculty friendly policies? What are the WSU offices to which you should be referring your faculty for support? What are some things you should or should not say as a chair with regard to faculty support? What are some of the rank-specific challenges faculty face throughout their careers? See complete details and registration information here. Be sure to register for this session to secure a room for this training.

This class covers the WSU forms and processes from the Travel Authority to the final Travel Expense Voucher being submitted. It also addresses Washington State Invoice Vouchers and airfare purchasing. See complete details and registration information. Be sure to register so a room will be provided for this session.