UHR News
University Human Resources
February 13 , 2007
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Campus Commitment underscores pledge to a welcoming climate
The Campus Commitment (www.cc.umich.edu) educational program from the Office of Institutional Equity (OIE) articulates U-M's commitment to barring discrimination.
"Numerous federal and state laws as well as University policy address the specific types of discrimination that are prohibited," says Anthony Walesby, assistant provost and senior director of the OIE. "This program emphasizes civil rights, and provides the tools necessary to recognize and help keep our campuses free from these forms of discrimination and harassment."
Walesby views the program as an investment in promoting the knowledge, skills and awareness needed to combat discrimination and help better ensure a welcoming climate.
The program's core educational materials include a Web site and booklet that outline forms of prohibited discrimination and harassment, how to properly identify instances of them, and the University resources available for addressing these issues. Interactive discussions and training sessions offered by OIE staff are an important component of the program. Sessions can be scheduled for faculty, staff and student groups by contacting OIE.
Campus Commitment complements the University's Expect Respect program launched last year and aimed primarily at promoting a climate free of bias for the student community, says Vice President for Student Affairs E. Royster Harper.
"Expect Respect and Campus Commitment help clearly define the kind of climate we work to achieve and maintain at U-M with the same expectations of civility and mutual respect for every member of our community," Harper says.
Provost Teresa Sullivan describes these resources as important components of the University's commitment to creating and sustaining a welcoming climate for all members of the campus community.
"These programs are important tools for enhancing awareness of and respect for differences," Sullivan says. "Academic communities thrive when diverse ideas and perspectives are presented. These contributions to discussion and debate are much more freely given in communities that support and celebrate the differences among their members."
Associate Vice President for Human Resources Laurita Thomas describes Campus Commitment as a program ultimately designed to encourage mutual respect.
"Maintaining diversity of ideas, backgrounds and perspectives requires an environment free from discrimination and harassment," Thomas says. "Campus Commitment is an investment in this goal for our community."
To inquire about an educational session or learn more about Campus Commitment, visit the Web site at www.cc.umich.edu, or call the Office of Institutional Equity at 763-0235.
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Choose Success with Professional Development Opportunities from HRD!
In addition to the courses listed below, HRD is pleased to announce that we are once again partnering with UMHS Human Resources to offer some additional courses at the North Campus Administrative Complex (NCAC).
To see the list of courses and for registration information, click here: http://www.umich.edu/~hrd/programsandcourses/umhscourses.html.
There are still a couple of courses coming up at the Flint campus as well. Click here for more information: http://www.umich.edu/~hrd/programsandcourses/flintmessage.html.
Check our website (http://www.umich.edu/~hrd) often for these types of updates!
Remember, many of our courses can also be customized and brought to your unit.
Upcoming Courses:
Click on the link after the course title for a description and registration information. Register early to guarantee your spot!
Job Burnout: What it is and What to do About It ~ NEW!
Wed. 2/21/07; 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.; http://www.umich.edu/~hrd/programsandcourses/selfdevelopment.html#2
Building Departmental Communities: Managing Diversity at Work
Wed. 2/28/07; 1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.; http://www.umich.edu/~hrd/programsandcourses/teamdevelopment.html#3
Feedback That Works!
Tue. 3/6/07; 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.; http://www.umich.edu/~hrd/programsandcourses/commandlistening.html#4
Measuring the Success of Your Training Programs: The Five Levels of Evaluation
Tue. 3/6/07; 1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.; http://www.umich.edu/~hrd/programsandcourses/hracad.html#3c
Beyond Customer Service: The Next Steps
Wed. 3/7/07; 1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.; http://www.umich.edu/~hrd/programsandcourses/customerservice.html#3
Speak Easy: Developing Effective Presentation Skills
Wed. 3/7/07; 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.; http://www.umich.edu/~hrd/programsandcourses/presentationskills.html#3
The PDA Power Program: Advanced Time Management Strategies for Palm® and Pocket PC Users ~ BRAND NEW!
Wed. 3/7/07; 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.; http://www.umich.edu/~hrd/programsandcourses/timemanagement.html#6
Time Management: A Whole Life Approach ~ LOCATION: FLINT
Thu. 3/8/07; 1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.; http://www.umich.edu/~hrd/programsandcourses/timemanagement.html#3
Turning Goal Setting Into Goal Getting ~ BRAND NEW!
Tue. 3/13/07; 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.; http://www.umich.edu/~hrd/programsandcourses/career.html#6
Managing Departmental Conflicts for Managers, Directors and Department Heads
Tue. 3/13/07; 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.; http://www.umich.edu/~hrd/programsandcourses/conflictmanagement.html#3
Check our website often for the very latest in course offerings – especially courses that are currently in development. Or better yet, contact us. Tell us what you’re interested in and we’ll contact you when the course is available.
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CEW Lecture Opportunities
The CEW Mullin Welch Lecture
Thursday, February 15, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Vandenburg Room, 2nd Floor, Michigan League
Presenter: Jo Luck, President, Heifer International “Extraordinary Ordinary People”
CEW (http://www.umich.edu/~cew/) is honored to welcome Jo Luck, President and CEO of Heifer International, as the 2007 Mullin Welch speaker. Heifer International, an Arkansas-based nonprofit organization, is dedicated to ending the cycle of chronic hunger and poverty that plagues two-thirds of the planet. Jo Luck will share with us her experiences of helping communities to create sustainable small-scale farm enterprises and thus to meet their nutritional, economic, environmental, and social needs. She will also discuss the importance of education, employment, and financial independence to alleviate poverty for future generations.
Exploring the Arts Embracing Eatonville: Exhibition Tour
Wednesday, February 21, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. (Tour begins at 5:45 p.m.)
UM Museum of Art Off/Site, 1301 South University Avenue
Presenter: Pamela Reister, Associate Curator for Education, UMMA
In honor of Black History Month, join us for a tour of UMMA's Embracing Eatonville exhibit. Eatonville, Florida, is the oldest black incorporated town in the United States and was home to writer, Zora Neale Hurston. The exhibition features work by contemporary photographers Dawoud Bey, Lonnie Graham, Carrie Mae Weems, and Deborah Willis. Join us as we get a glimpse of the spirit and character of Eatonville through these compelling photographs. Light refreshments will be served. See www.umma.umich.edu for full exhibition details. Registration is required as space is limited. To register, call (734) 998-7080.
CEW 2007 Twink Frey Visiting Social Activist
Why Should Low-Wage Work Bother Me?: The Cost of Undervaluing and Underpaying Women's Work.
Thursday, February 22, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Michigan Union, Pond Room, 1st Floor
Presenter: Anne Ladky, Executive Director, Women Employed
Despite women's progress, approximately one-third of all full time working women earn less than $25,000 per year; over 15 million earn less than $9/hour. When millions of workers earn too little to support their families, they are cut off from the American dream ? the chance to build a better life for themselves and their children. With lesser incomes, they consume less, which threatens economic growth. Ms. Ladky will present her findings on the serious negative consequences of low-wage work for our families, communities, and the country's economic health.
For more information visit: http://www.umich.edu/~cew/
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FASAP Educational Programs
Banishing Burnout – Re-Engaging with Your Job
Tuesdays, March 13th thru April 24th
FASAP Office
2076 Administrative Services Building 1009 Greene Road
12 -1:15 p.m.
The Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FASAP http://www.umich.edu/~fasap/) is offering a seven-week educational and support group for faculty and staff who may be experiencing burnout in their jobs. This interactive group will explore causes and dynamics of job burnout, including both personal and organizational aspects.
Participants will identify their own signs of job burnout and develop coping strategies to reduce and prevent its personal impact. Additionally, members will be encouraged to practice and discuss these methods of coping. Participants’ level of burnout will be assessed both at the onset and conclusion of the group. Sessions are at no charge to faculty and staff. Information shared in the group will be strictly confidential.
Class size is limited so those interested are encouraged to register promptly. Please register by March 6th. To register for this support group please contact FASAP’s program assistant Tina Weymouth at 936-8660.
“Managing Anger” eight week educational series.
The Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (http://www.umich.edu/~fasap/) will be offering an eight-week, one hour per week education programs on Managing Anger, starting March 7th from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm.
The class will focus on:
- How to understand the anger response and recognize anger triggers
- Learning steps and skills for cool downs and other ways to manage one’s anger effectively
- Learning problem solving skills
- How to brainstorm appropriate responses to stressful situations
This educational series will be conducted by professional staff of FASAP. The sessions will be held in a confidential setting within the FASAP office area, in the Administrative Services Building.
Those who would like to learn how to better understand and more effectively manage their anger are encouraged to attend. Participation is voluntary. Supervisors and others are encouraged to help publicize the availability of this program, by posting the attached flyer and to allow work release time for those who wish to attend.
To register for this educational series, or if you have any questions at all please feel free to contact FASAP’s program assistant Tina Weymouth at 936-8660.
Class size is limited, so those interested are encouraged to register promptly. Please register by March 2nd.
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WCTF: 25 Years of Promoting Leadership & Diversity
The Women of Color Task Force of the University of Michigan will host its 25th annual career conference at the Michigan League, Rackham Auditorium and the Modern Languages Building on Friday, March 2, 2007 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Registration for this event is open to all UM personnel and to the general public.
The conference will focus on leveraging diversity in the workplace, professional development, work-life-family balance, health & wellness and community activism. Conference attendees will have the opportunity to attend professional, financial and personal development workshops, a networking luncheon and an exhibitor area. The keynote speaker is Dr. Mary Frances Berry, the former chair of the US Commission on Civil Rights, and a graduate of the UM Law School and the UM Department of History.
The sponsors of the WCTF annual career conference are the Office of the Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, UM University Human Resources, the University of Michigan Health System, the Center for the Education of Women and Borders.
Early and online registration for the conference will begin Thursday, January 11, 2007 and close on Monday, February 19, 2007.
Registration fees (conference, breakfast, lunch and materials):
- $55.00 for Students, Research Fellows & UM Retirees
- $75.00 for Current UM Staff and Faculty
- $95.00 for Non-UM registrants excluding students
Onsite Registration: After Monday, February 19, 2007, please register onsite the day of the conference in the Michigan League, on the Concourse Level. A $10.00 administrative charge will be added to the registration fee. Conference information is available on the following website: http://www.cew.umich.edu/WCTF/WCTF1.htm
For additional information about the UM Women of Color Task Force, please contact Janice Reuben, WCTF Program Coordinator, at wctfadmin@umich.edu.
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New Quality Assurance Designation for Work/Life Child Care Specialists
The Work/Life Resource Center's (http://www.umich.edu/~hraa/worklife/) child care referral specialists are trained and staffed through Child Care Network (CCN), also known as the Washtenaw Regional 4C. Child Care Network is celebrating its recent certification as a Quality Assured Program through the Child Care Aware® Consumer Education Quality Assurance Program.
The Child Care Aware® Consumer Education Quality Assurance Program is designed to ensure that families across the country have access to consistent, high quality services that support them in making informed child care choices.
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Fidelity Investments: Look Forward with Confidence to Retirement Day
Knowing you can reach your retirement goals. That’s retirement readiness. And you can begin taking the steps to achieve your goals when you meet with a Fidelity Retirement Counselor. These sessions are designed to help you become better informed and more confident in planning for your retirement.
Please join Fidelity Investments for a confidential consultation. You will learn about investing for retirement and get a better understanding of the steps you can take to ensure your retirement readiness.
Consultations are conducted at:
- Michigan Union
- Michigan League
- Medical Professional Building
- Medical Inn Building
- North Campus-Pierpont Commons
- University Hospital
- Flint Campus
- Dearborn Campus
To schedule your confidential consultation call
1-800-642-7131, Monday – Friday, 8:00AM-midnight, ET, or reserve your space at: http://www.fidelity.com/atwork/reservation
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TIAA CREF: Three Ways to Benefit From the New IRS Limits for Qualified Retirement Plans in 2007
- Most employees can contribute up to $15,500 or 100% of their compensation, whichever is less.
- If you’re age 50 or older, you MAY be able to contribute an additional $5,000.
- If you have 15 years or more of service, you MAY be able to contribute an additional $3,000, for a total maximum amount of $23,500.
Want to know the maximum YOU can contribute to your University of Michigan retirement plan?
Visit www.tiaa-cref.org/umich and select “Tools & Education.”
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