January                   February                   March                   April                   May

New Employee Orientation II—NEO II (PD)
Second Friday of Each Month except for 3.7:
1.11, 2.8, 3.7, 4.11, 5.9, 8 am–12 noon
JCK 460

January

Introduction to the Grants Application Management System (GAMS):  The Electronic Proposal Administration System Overview (PD)
Office of Sponsored Programs: Ms. Kay Beauchamp, Assistant Director, Mr. W. Scott Erwin, Director, Ms. Evy Gonzales, Senior Proposal Coordinator and Ms. Jacque Miles, Administrative Assistant II
Wed., 1.16 or Tue., 1.29, 1:30-3:30 pm
JCK 460

Time Management  (PD) NEW
Ms. Deborah McFadden, Executive Secretary, CEOP, University of Houston-Clear Lake
Fri., 1.18, 9 am-12 noon
JCK 460

Adult CPR and (AED) Automated External Defibrillators Certification (PD)
Mr. Russell Clark, CSP, Certified Instructor and Assistant Director, Environmental Health, Safety and Risk Management Office
Fri., 1.18 , 8 am-12 noon
Thornton House

Turning Your New Year’s Resolutions into Reality (PD) NEW
Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation: Dr. Lisa Lloyd, Associate Professor, Exercise and Sports Science and Interim Chair and Ms. Carolyn Clay, ACSM Health and Fitness Instructor, Senior Lecturer
Tue., 1.22, 2:30-4:30 pm   
JCK 460

Understanding Travel:  Beyond the Basics (PD) NEW
Mr. Sergio Rey, Assistant Director, General Accounting-Accounts Payable
Wed., 1.23, 2:30-4:30 pm or  
Thu., 1.24, 8:30-10:30 am
JCK 460

Introduction to Information Security (PD) NEW
Office of the Vice President for Information Technology:  Ms. Lori McElroy, Information Security Officer and Mr. Corbett Consolvo, Information Security Analyst
Thu., 1.24, 2:30-4:30 pm or
Fri., 1.25, 8:30-10:30 am
JCK 460

QPR—Suicide Prevention Training (PD)
Certified QPR Instructors from the Counseling Center: Ms. Meg Grant, Assistant Director and Ms. Blanca Sanchez-Navarro, Supervising Counselor
Mon., 1.28, 2:30-4:30 pm or  
Tue., 1.29, 10 am-12 noon
JCK 460

Spring Allies Training
Dr. Heather Aidala, Psychologist, Counseling Center—Please register on-line at www.txstate.edu/allies/training_programs/registration.html. Further details are available at www.txstate.edu/allies
Mon., 1.28, 12:30-4:30 pm or
Thu., 4.3, 8:30 am-12:30 pm

R.A.D. — Rape Aggression Defense System (PD)
Community Awareness and Resource Team, Police Department    
2 Mon.: 1.28 and 2.4, 1-5 pm daily   
JCK 1100   
CANCELLED


Providing Legendary Customer Service (PD)
Dr. Richard Cheatham, Dean, College of Fine Arts and Communication
Wed., 1.30, 8 am –12 noon   
JCK 1100

EEO Training for Supervisors and Hiring Managers (PD)
Dr. Cecilio R. Barrera, Interim Director of Equity and Access and Associate Dean in the Graduate College, Mr. Bill Fly, University Attorney and Ms. Tina Schultz, Director, Disability Services
Thu., 1.31, 8:30 am-12 noon   
JCK 460 (PLEASE NOTE LOCATION CHANGE)

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February

Preparing and Submitting Grant Proposals: Step by Step (ADA)
Dr. Phyllis McBride, Assistant Director of Proposal Development, Texas A&M University
Fri., 2.1, 8:30 am-4 pm    
Alkek 105/106

Proposal Development: Reviewing Funding Sources and Developing Purpose and Scope (ADA) NEW
Wed., 2.6, 3:30-5 pm   
Centennial 331

Student Motivation (ADA) NEW
Satellite Broadcast
Dr. Phyllis Dawkins, Johnson C. Smith University, Dr. Milton D. Hakel, Johnson C. Smith University, and Dr. Raymond Wlodkowski, Regis University
Tue., 2.5, 12:30-2 pm   
Alkek 105/106

GAMS Routing and Approvals (PD)
Office of Sponsored Programs: Ms. Kay Beauchamp, Assistant Director, Ms. Teresa Carey, Contract Specialist, Mr. W. Scott Erwin, Director, Ms. Jeanne Genaske, Grants Budget Specialist, Ms. Evy Gonzales, Senior Proposal Coordinator, Ms. Jacque Miles, Administrative Assistant II and Ms. Becky Northcut, Compliance Specialist
Tue., 2.5, 3:30-4:30 pm or Fri., 2.15, 8:30-9:30 am
JCK 460

Survival Spanish I and II (PD)
Mr. Seth Worley, Spanish Language Instructor
8 T-Th sessions, 2/5-2/28    7:30-8:30 am or 12 noon-1 pm 
JCK 460

Pre-Award Services Available to the University Community (PD)
Ms. Kay Beauchamp, Assistant Director, Office of Sponsored Programs
Thu., 2.7, 1:30-3:30 pm   
JCK 420

Developing Grant Proposals:  Who at Texas State Can Help Me? (PD)
Ms. Carolyn Pate, Director, Office of Proposal Development
Tue., 2.12, 2:30-4:30 pm or Wed., 2.13, 8:30-10:30 am 
JCK 420

Showcasing Your Research—Using eCommons to Get Your Research Noticed on Campus and Around the World! (ADA) NEW
Ms. Margaret Vaverek, Librarian, Alkek Library
Wed., 2.13, 2-3:30 pm   
Alkek 105/106
  
Teambuilding (PD)
Ms. Meg Grant, Assistant Director, Counseling Center; and Ms. Marsha Moore, Director, Office of Professional Development
Thu., 2.14 and Wed., 2.20, 8 am-12 noon, 1–5 pm daily  
JCK 460
CANCELLED

Export Controls for Grant Managers and Principal Investigators (PD)  
Dr. Mike Blanda, Faculty Associate, Research and Federal Relations, and Office of Sponsored Programs: Mr. W. Scott Erwin, Director, Ms. Becky Northcut, Compliance Specialist, and Ms. Teresa Carey, Contract Specialist
Wed., 2.20, 1:30-3:30 pm   
JCK 420

Proposal Development: Statement of Need/Problem (ADA)
Wed., 2.20, 3:30-5 pm   
Centennial 331

Measuring Student Outcomes (ADA) NEW
Satellite Broadcast
Dr. Thomas A. Angelo, Victoria University of Wellington, Dr. Diane Halpern, Claremont McKenna College, and Dr. Milton D. Hakel, Johnson C. Smith University
Thu., 2.21, 2-3:30 pm    
Alkek 105/106

Texas State Blood Drive (PD)
Fri., 2.22, 9 am–4 pm   
JCK 460

The College Student Mental Health Crisis:  What Faculty and Staff Need to Know (PD)
Dr. Greg Snodgrass, Director, Counseling Center
Mon., 2.25, 2:30-4:30 am   
(PLEASE NOTE LOCATION CHANGE)
REED PARR ROOM (JCK 1100)

Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) (ADA) Open Forum  NEW
QEP Co-Chairs: Dr. Nico Schüler, Associate Professor, School of Music and Dr. Beth Wuest, Director, Academic Development and Assessment
Mon., 2.25, 9:30-11 am  or
Tue., 2.26, 12:30-2 pm
Alkek 105/106

New Ways of Finding the Data You Need Using Pivot Tables (PD)
Mr. Joe Meyer, Director, Institutional Research
Tue., 2.26, 2:30-4:30 pm or 
Wed., 2.27, 8:30-10:30 am
JCK 623

Maintaining Your Wellness with Health Select (PD) NEW
Ms. Anne Herrington, Sr. Marketing Account Representative, Blue Cross Blue Shield—Coordinated by Human Resources
Wed., 2.27, 10:30 am-12 noon   
JCK 1100

Orient, Train and Evaluate: Building Success in Student Workers (PD)
Ms. LaTonya Croskey, Assistant Director for Student Employment and Employer Outreach, Career Services
Thu., 2.28, 3-4:30 pm or
Fri., 2.29, 8:30-10 am
JCK 460

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March

Post-Award Services for the First-Time Grant Manager (PD)
Mr. Jeff Lund, Compensation Manager, Human Resources Office and Office of Sponsored Programs: Mr. W. Scott Erwin, Director and Ms. Julie Brown, Assistant Director
Tue., 3.4, 1:30-3:30 pm   
JCK 420

Marketing Matters:  Brands, Styles and Guidelines (PD) NEW
University Marketing: Ms. Diana Harrel, Director of Marketing and Ms. Amy Francisco, Writer/Editor
Tue., 3.4, 2:30-4:30 pm
Location:  JCK 460

OR

Wed., 3.5, 10 am-12 noon
Location:  Reed Parr Room (JCK 1100)
Walk-ins will be welcome on Wednesday, March 5, 10 am-12 noon

Proposal Development: Procedures and Timelines (ADA)
Wed., 3.5, 3:30-5 pm   
Centennial 331

Post Award Compliance Issues For the Advanced Grant Manager (PD)  
Office of Sponsored Programs: Mr. W. Scott Erwin, Director and Ms. Julie Brown, Assistant Director
Tue., 3.18, 1:30-3:30 pm   
JCK 420

For the Record: What You Really Need to Know About Records Management (PD)
Ms. Kris Toma, University Archivist and Records Manager, Information Technology
Tue., 3.18, 2:30-4:30 pm  
Wed., 3.19, 8:30-10:30 am
JCK 1100

Proposal Development: Evaluation (ADA)
Wed., 3.19, 3:30-5 pm   
Centennial 331

GAMS Advanced Reporting Workshop (PD)
Office of Sponsored Programs: Mr. W. Scott Erwin, Director, Ms. Becky Northcut, Compliance Specialist, and Ms. Jacque Miles, Administrative Assistant II
Wed., 3.19, 1:30-3:30 pm   
Tue., 3.25, 8:30-10:30 am
JCK 460

The Basics of Alzheimer's Disease (PD) NEW
Ms. Mary Durham, Community Relations Manager, AlzCare Assisted Living coordinated by Ms. Rose Treviño, Work Life Coordinator, Human Resources
Thu., 3.20, 10:30 am-12 noon   
PLEASE NOTE LOCATION CHANGE
REED PARR ROOM (JCK 1100)

EEO Training for Employees:  Non-Supervisors (PD)
Dr. Cecilio R. Barrera, Interim Director of Equity and Access and Associate Dean in the Graduate College
Fri., 3.21, 8:30 am–12 noon   
JCK 1100

Fulbright: An Overview of the Process (ADA)
Dr. Steve Wilson, Professor, Department of English, and Fulbright Representative
Tue., 3.25, 3:30-5 pm   
Old Main 102C

Fulbright: Developing the Proposal and Drafting the Narrative (ADA)
Dr. Steve Wilson, Professor, Department of English, and Fulbright Representative
Wed., 3.26, 3:30-5 pm   
Old Main 102C

Facilitation Skills Training (PD)
Ms. Meg Grant, Assistant Director, Counseling Center and Ms. Marsha Moore, Director, Office of Professional Development
Wed., 3.26 and  Tue., 4.1,  8 am-12 noon, 1–5 pm daily 
JCK 460

Shadow of Hate Revisited (PD) NEW
Mr. Joe Piazza, Training Specialist, Facilities Management and Ms. Linda Sendaula, Human Resources Consultant
Thu., 3.27, 1-4:30 pm or 
Fri., 3.28, 8:30 am-12 noon
JCK 460

Why They Are So Hard to Understand and Why They Don’t Listen: The Two Most Important Communication Skills (PD) NEW
Dr. Philip J. Salem, Professor, Department of Communication Studies
Fri., 3.28, 9 am-12 noon   
JCK 1100

American Red Cross First Aid (PD)
Ms. Clare Brice, Certified Red Cross Instructor and Instructor, Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation
Fri., 3.28, 1-5 pm   
Jowers 211

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April

Financial Planning and Retirement Fair (PD)
Coordinated by Human Resources
Wed., 4.2, 8:30 am-4:30 pm
LBJSC

Proposal Development: Developing the Budget, the Budget Narrative and the Abstract (ADA)
Wed., 4.2, 3:30-5 pm   
Centennial 331

Spring Allies Training
Dr. Heather Aidala, Psychologist, Counseling Center—Please register on-line at www.txstate.edu/allies/training_programs/registration.html. Further details are available at www.txstate.edu/allies
Thu., 4.3, 8:30 am-12:30 pm

The Multigenerational Workforce:  Bridging the Gap (PD)
Mr. Bob Lewis, Assistant Director of Training and Sales, Professional Development Center, The University of Texas at Austin (Supported through funding from the Texas State Equity and Access Committee)
Fri., 4.4,  8 am-12 noon or 1-5 pm
JCK 460

Effort Reporting for Grant Managers (PD)
Office of Sponsored Programs: Mr. W. Scott Erwin, Director and Ms. Julie Brown, Assistant Director
Tue., 4.8, 1:30-2:30 pm   
JCK 420

Bobcat FIT (Families in Training) (PD) NEW
Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation: Dr. Lisa Lloyd, Associate Professor, Exercise and Sports Science and Interim Chair and Ms. Carolyn Clay, ACSM Health and Fitness Instructor, Senior Lecturer
Tue., 4.8, 2:30-4:30 pm   
JCK 1100

Managing@TXSTATE (PD)
Coordinated by Human Resources with presentations from various offices
3 Wednesdays: 4.9, 4.16, and 4.23, 8:30 am–5 pm daily   
JCK 460

Staff Performance Appraisal Training—Supervisors and Employees (PD)
Mr. Jeff Lund, Compensation Manager, Human Resources Office
Tue., 4.15, 8:30-10:30 am   
JCK 460

Sponsored Programs Contracts (PD) NEW
Ms. Teresa Carey, Contract Specialist, Office of Sponsored Programs
Wed., 4.16, 1:30-3:30 pm   
JCK 420

Proposal Development: Procuring Support Materials and Submitting Proposals (ADA)
Wed., 4.16, 3:30-5 pm   
Centennial 331

Appropriate Release of Information—The Who, What, When, and How (PD) NEW
Mr. Bill Fly, University Attorney and Ms. Lori McElroy, Information Security Officer, Office of the Vice President for Information Technology
Thu., 4.17, 2-5 pm  or
Fri., 4.18, 9 am-12 noon
PLEASE NOTE LOCATION CHANGE
REED PARR ROOM (JCK 1100)

Starting and Maintaining a Quality Internship Program in Your Office (PD) NEW
Ms. Karen Julian, Assistant Director and Coordinator of Experiential Learning, Career Services and Liaison to the College of Liberal Arts
Mon., 4.21, 3-4:30 pm or
Tue., 4.22, 8:30-10 am
JCK 460

Leadership Foundations:  A Workshop for Emerging Leaders (PD) NEW
Mr. Tom Hewlett, Facilitator, Franklin Covey
Thu., 4.24,  8:30 am-12 noon, 1-4:30 pm   
JCK 1100

Identity Crisis:  Protect Yourself From Identity Theft (PD)
Officer Otto Glenewinkel, Community Awareness and Resource Team, Police Department
Mon., 4.28, 1:30-4:30 pm  or  
Tue., 4.29, 8:30-11:30 am
JCK 460

Say What You Mean and Mean What You Say: Email and Voicemail Etiquette (PD) NEW CANCELLED
Ms. Michele Frazier, Coordinator, Information Technology Assistance Center and Ms. Leah Steinbrink, Communications Coordinator, Technology Resources
Tue., 4.29, 2:30-4:30 pm  or  
Wed., 4.30, 8:30-10:30 am
JCK 460

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May

Texas State Blood Drive (PD)
Thurs., 5.1, 9 am–4 pm   
JCK 460

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (PD)
Dr. Joni Charles, Associate Professor, Department of Finance and Economics
Mon., 5.12   Tue., 5.13, and  Thu., 5.15  8 am–4:30 pm daily   
JCK 460

Teambuilding (PD)
Ms. Meg Grant, Assistant Director, Counseling Center and Ms. Marsha Moore, Director, Office of Professional Development
Wed., 5.14 and  Thu., 5.22, 8 am-12 noon, 1–5 pm daily  
JCK 460

GAMS Budgeting Workshop (PD) CANCELLED
Office of Sponsored Programs: Ms. Kay Beauchamp, Assistant Director and Ms. Evy Gonzales, Senior Proposal Coordinator.
Thurs., 5.22, 1:30-3:30 pm
JCK 420

Job Classification Training (PD)
Mr. Jeff Lund, Compensation Manager, Human Resources Office
Wed., 5.28, 2:30–4:30 pm   
JCK 460