Course Descriptions

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[A]

Active Learning (elective) (FCP)
Gain an understanding of different active learning strategies and models by exploring the science behind recent brain research studies. Participants will develop, discuss, and practice active learning strategies that can be immediately applied to the classroom.

[B-C]

CATS in the Classroom (elective) (FCP)
To familiarize instructors with classroom assessment techniques, usage, application, and benefits in improving student learning.

[D]

Decision Making, Problem solving and Judgment (core) (SDP)
Learn the concepts of decision making, problem solving and judgment; identify three ways of making a decision; examine the techniques and strategies for problem solving; and analyze the components of judgment.

[E]

Educational Equity Seminar (core) (FCP)
An introductory course on multicultural education aims and methods. Study the relevance of local history as it influences education. Participants will be exposed to concrete methods of studying race, class, and gender inequalities.

Establishing Performance Expectations (core) (SDP)
One of the skills that separate the average supervisor from the exceptional supervisor is the ability to communicate in a clear and timely manner the expectations about the quality, quantity, and timeliness of work to be produced by an employee. Participants will discover when it is appropriate to set performance expectations; examine how assumptions hinder effective communication; and learn how to effectively set performance expectations.

Evaluating Student Achievement Through Testing and Writing (core) (FCP)
Designed to answer frequently asked questions by faculty members who have had little or no experience evaluating student achievement by testing or writing assignments. The content will guide the participant through developing a test using a variety of questions, formats, and evaluating the results. Guidelines on using writing assignments to promote critical thinking will be covered.

[F-G]

Get the Whole Picture: Asking Probing Questions in a Behavior-Based Interview (LDP)
Learn how to properly prepare for an interview, conduct an effective interview, and rate a candidate's overall interview performance while using behavior-based interviewing techniques. (Prerequisite -- More Than a Gut Feeling: Performance-Based Interviewing)

[H-I]

Instructional Strategies (core) (FCP)
Advanced course in instructional design. Participants will be challenged to view their instructional strategies from a new perspective. Assessment of participant's current teaching strategies will ensure that individual teaching strategies match student outcomes.

It's Not Just About Sex Anymore: Harassment and Discrimination in the Workplace (LDP/GEN)
This program illustrates situations that may leave employees and organizations open to a lawsuit. The program shows how harassment and/or discrimination can be based on such things as disability or prior psychiatric treatment, political affiliation, marital status, sexual orientation, age, religion, or national origin. Employees will learn the importance of taking responsibility and speaking up if they observe someone else being a victim of discriminatory harassment.

[J-K-L]

Legal Aspects of Supervision (core) (SDP)
Focusing on selected legal issues supervisors may encounter in the workplace. Among the topics presented are sources of law governing the workplace, discrimination, sexual harassment, ethical considerations, sources of liability, defenses and remedies.

Legal Issues/Sexual Harassment Prevention (core) (FCP)
Faculty-focused workshop discussion legal issues and sexual harassment prevention in the classroom.

Let's T.A.L.K.: Handling the Difficult Performance Appraisal (LDP)
This program provides several difficulty scenarios that managers may face when dealing with employees and highlights an easy-to-use four-step process for working through the situation. Learn how to deal with employees who don't care; top performers who have minor performance issues; employees who always have excuses; and employees who disagree with a rating and will not sign the performance appraisal document.

[M]

M.E.E.T. on Common Ground: Speaking Up for Respect in the Workplace (LDP/GEN)
Learn how to recognize, respond to, and resolve difficult interactions that can stem from individual and cultural differences to create a respectful workplace.

More Than a Gut Feeling: Performance-Based Interviewing (LDP)
Interviewers will learn how to make the right hiring decisions using behavior-based interviewing techniques. Learn how to plan a logical, structured interview and explore behavior- focused techniques to gain job-relevant information during an interview. Legal and illegal interview questions are highlighted.

Motivating Employees (core) (SDP)
Explore definitions of motivation and behavioral indicators. Explore overview of theories. Explore integration of theories into practical applications. Identify ZAPP vs. SAPP components. Identify specific motivational keys and techniques. Develop a motivational plan to address participant's own situational needs.

[N]

New Employee Orientation (NEO)
This class introduces new Park University employees to a variety of services, activities, and procedures. More details to come

[O-P]

Performance Appraisals (core) (SDP)
Study performance appraisals from a variety of viewpoints. Identify three strategies for providing feedback. Learn how to help employees create a performance development plan. Discover ways to diminish fear and anxiety that often accompany performance reviews. Recognize and apply sound principles of giving (and receiving) feedback. Identify strategies for handling not only positive appraisals (the easy ones) but those requiring corrective action as well (the difficult ones).

[Q-R]

Role and Function of a Supervisor (core) (SDP)
Identify the two primary functions and responsibilities of a supervisor. Justify why certain roles are appropriate for a supervisor to assume with subordinates. Review personal styles and how they relate to supervision. Learn how to properly document employee behavior. Explore employee motivation techniques.

[S]

Smoking Cessation (GEN)
Quitting takes hard work and a lot of effort. Many people try several times before they quit for good, but - you CAN quit smoking! (U.S. Department of Health & Human Services) Join others for support and to learn the 5 keys for quitting.

[T]

The Courage to Coach (LDP)
Explore various methods that managers can use in handling employee performance issues. Learn a four-step coaching approach that can be used in any situation to increase employee efficiency and effectiveness.

The Impact of Learning Styles (core) (FCP)
This course will address how learning styles and personality types are related to how faculty prefer to teach and how students prefer to learn. The different learning styles, types of intelligence, and personality types (i.e. Myers and Briggs) will be discussed and linked to teaching strategies.

[U-V-W]

We Need to M.E.E.T.: Managing for Respect in the Workplace (LDP)
Managers will learn how to recognize, respond to, and resolve day-to-day workplace situations while promoting a respectful and inclusive working environment. Practice new skills that will allow managers to take action when needed to meet organizational requirements and maintain a respectful workplace.

Writing Across the Curriculum (core) (FCP)
Familiarizes instructors with writing across the curriculum theories and techniques which can then be applied immediately in any course. Learn how to develop writing assignments that will help instructors know if students have mastered the process of learning as well as course content.

[X-Y]

Your Personal Style (core) (SDP)
Identify individual preferred behavioral work styles. Explore the strengths and limitations of each work style and discuss strategies for maximizing those strengths and minimizing the weaknesses. Develop a plan for managing personal behavior to reduce conflict and successfully impact the natural style of others.

[Z]

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