Department of
Human Resources

RSVP for Workshops

If you have any questions, please call Human Resources at x7185.

Personal & Professional
Development Day

All faculty, staff, and administrators are invited to participate in personal and professional development day on Tuesday, February 7th, 2012. Human Resources is sponsoring a variety of concurrent workshops throughout the day, details and descriptions are included below. 

RSVP's are encouraged, but only required for workshops with an asterisk(*) in the title. Please RSVP here.

*Please note that the following workshops are full: Creating Dynamic Presentations, What's New in Google Apps, Microsoft Excel 2010, and From Mobile Video to YouTube. We still encourage you to RSVP for these sessions as we will add your name to the waitlist and notify you if space becomes available.

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

9:45 AM - 10:45 AM

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Open House in ADMN 213 from 11am to 3pm

A pilot project, “Innovation & Faculty Development Space for 21st Century Learning” resulted in renovation of the space, infrastructure, furniture, and technology in ADMN 213. One of the goals of this pilot project is to encourage innovation in the curriculum through creation of a teaching space with the most effective instructional technologies.

Stop by any time between 11 and 3 for refreshments and attend any of the short mini-demos:

11:00 -  Vision and Rationale for Collaborative Classroom
11:30 -  Smart Board and Mobi Technology
12:00 -  Clicker Response Systems
12:30 -  Smart Podium and Display Technology
1:00 -    Smart Sync Classroom Management Software
1:30 -    Modular Furniture and Space Configurations
2:00 -    Connecting from Distant Locations with Blackboard Collaborate
2:30 -    Lecture and Screen Capture with Matterhorn

Class Descriptions

Ergonomics for the Home and Office

Presenter: Terri Archer, Performance Work Rehabilitation
Time/Location: 8:30-9:30am; UC 201
Audience: All faculty and staff
Description: Presentation will cover basic ergonomics for computer use and hand held devices as well as body mechanics for activities at home and work.  Learn how to protect yourself and your family from repetitive motion injuries.

5 Habits of Highly Successful Investors

Presenter: Jonathan Jepson, TIAA-CREF
Time/Location: 8:30-9:30am; UC Regency Room
Audience: All faculty and staff
Description: This presentation reviews what habits those who successfully plan for their retirement have followed.  It focuses on the importance of Supplemental Savings, maintaining a good asset allocation and how TIAA-CREF can help.

Creating Dynamic Presentations*

Presenters: Layne Nordgren and Nick Butler, Digital Media
Time/Location: 8:30-9:30am; Library Basement, Room B
Audience: Intermediate PowerPoint users
Description: Learn to work with objects, graphs, images, layouts, and designs. Make your presentations dynamic with slide transitions and custom animations of text and objects; RSVP required.

How to Get the Most for your Vacation Dollars

Presenter: Gail Snow, Owner, Liahona Travel & Cruises and LaVeta Copeland, Travel Consultant
Time/Location: 9:45-10:45am; UC 201
Audience: All faculty and staff
Description: With soaring prices in today's economy, we will give you some ideas on how to get the most for your vacation dollar. It's not all about pinching pennies. You want an enjoyable time and to get the most out of your time away. Your vacation should be a memorable one, for all the right reasons!

Time Management Strategies

Presenter: EAP Program
Time/Location: 9:45-10:45am; UC Regency Room
Audience: All faculty and staff
Description: No time for a Time Management Training? Then this might be a good investment for you. Our EAP will be sharing some tips about how to manage your time and priorities.

What's New in Google Apps*

Presenter: David Rebar and Layne Nordgren, User Services
Time/Location: 9:45-10:45am; Library Basement, Room B
Audience: All faculty and staff
Description: Learn about recent updates and new tools available in Google Apps for Education.  Topics include Google’s new look, the new appointment slot feature in Google Calendar, and switching between multiple accounts; RSVP required.

Understanding Cross-Cultural Communication*

Presenters: Jason Reep, WA Employers
Time/Location: 11:00-12:00pm; UC 201
Audience: All faculty and staff
Description: This interactive presentation will assist professionals to not only have a better understanding of culture and its influence on interactions but it will also provide a guide for professionals to identify appropriate responses when intercultural conflict does occur.  Participants will participate in activities and discussion during this presentation; RSVP required.

Financial Yoga: Stretching Your Hard-Earned Dollars

Presenter: Jill Warneke, School Employees Credit Union of Washington
Time/Location: 11:00-12:00pm; UC Regency Room
Audience: All faculty and staff
Description: In today's tough economic climate, having the skills to stretch a paycheck is more important than ever.  Reduce your financial stress by learning key tips to becoming a more effective money manager.

Microsoft Excel 2010*

Presenter: David Rebar, User Support Team Lead
Time/Location: 11:00-12:00pm; Library Basement, Room B
Audience: Helpful for individuals with little experience using Excel 2010
Description: Basic terms and functions of Microsoft Excel and hands-on exploration of the Excel 2010 interface. Topics include basic spreadsheet formatting, working with formulas, and sorting options using the new Excel 2010 interface. Additional topics may be discussed depending on individual interests if time permits. Prior Excel experience is helpful, but not necessary; RSVP required.

Best Practices in Working with Veteran Students

Presenter: Dr. Peter Schmidt, Edmonds Community College and Mr. Michael Farnum, Pacific Lutheran University
Time/Location: 1:15-2:15pm; UC Regency Room
Audience: Appropriate for faculty, campus administrators, student affairs and Student Services staff, and campus supervisors of student employees
Description: Presenters will share information regarding Veteran Students in higher education, trends of newly discharged Veterans and examples of successful programs and services assisting Veteran transition from active duty to student status. Content will focus on strategies and programs currently employed at Pacific Lutheran University to better serve Veteran Students enrolled and those being recruited.  Attendees will gain understanding of today's veterans and typical challenges faced in pursuit of degree. Information will also be shared about the Veteran Friendly Campus Initiative.

Bread Making 101

Presenter: Erica Fickeisen and Doug Hinners, Dining and Culinary Services
Time/Location: 1:15-2:15pm; UC 133
Audience: All faculty and staff
Description: Discover the lost art of bread making. Learn how versatile and economical making your own bread dough can be. Flat bread, focaccia, pizza dough and more.

Tips & Tricks for Creating a University Event

Presenter: Cyndi Ris, Conferences & Events
Time/Location: 1:15-2:15pm; UC 201
Audience: All faculty and staff
Description: Are you a Faculty member who needs to schedule a lecture/capstone? This session is for you!  Are you a Staff member who needs to schedule a meeting? This session is for you!

Basic Home Repair How To's

Presenter: Facilities Management
Time/Location: 2:30-3:30pm; UC Regency Room
Audience: All faculty and staff
Description: Learn about wall patching, prep and painting procedures; toilet angle stop and wax seal replacement; and door/frame readjusting.

From Mobile Video to YouTube*

Presenter: Digital Media and University Communications
Time/Location: 2:30-3:30pm; Library Basement, Room B
Audience: All faculty and staff
Description: How to enhance your web site using video. A tutorial on shooting video, editing it, and then sharing it on the web with YouTube; RSVP required.

Title IX in the Classroom and on Campus: A Case Study and Tools

Presenter: TBA
Time/Location: 2:30-4:00pm; UC 201
Audience: All faculty and staff
Description: What can PLU learn from the missteps at Penn State? Join us for a panel discussion, case analysis beyond Penn State and group discussion.