Learning & Development

Registration Information: Log onto the UI Human Resources Self Service site at https://hris.uiowa.edu/portal/index.php and click the “My Training” link to register for any available session.

This tool will let you see the status and location of a class, get e-mail confirmations, withdraw from a class, check your course registration history, and even do online evaluations. Courses with a fee (Special Events, 7 Habits, Reframing Your Work) will still use the printable registration form.

Sign up for the UI Learning and Development Listserv for additional just-in-time information regarding add-ons and upgrades to the UI Learning and Development Self-Service Registration tool.

Classes are free unless otherwise noted.

June 13, Tuesday

Financial Well-Being: What Every Woman Should Know—noon-1 p.m. and 6:30-7:30 p.m.—The National Center for Women and Retirement Research estimates that 80-90 percent of women will be in complete control of their finances at some point in their lives. Attend this class to learn how to take control of your financial future. Understand how to meet the financial challenges of divorce or widowhood, understand financial information and terms, consider investment strategies, understand your risk tolerance, and learn tips for reducing taxes. Register by June 7.

Organizational Skills and File Management—1-4:30 p.m.—Pick up fresh ideas or renew your energy for getting and keeping organized. Focus on ways to simplify your stuff, plus hear tips for dealing with paper and electronic filing systems and limited space. Register by June 6.

June 14, Wednesday

Eye on Iowa: Fitness East Tour—12:15-12:45 p.m.—Come see what you can do with a fitness pass at Fitness East. Located in Halsey Hall, this center features a variety of exercise equipment. The hours make it easy for you to include exercise around your work hours. Register by June 8.

June 15, Thursday

TIAA Traditional and TIAA Real Estate in a World of Stocks and Bonds—noon-1 p.m.—Comparing the guaranteed and real estate accounts offered by TIAA-CREF to stocks and bonds, this seminar will provide a better understanding of the options for diversifying your portfolio. We’ll discuss topics such as understanding asset classes, learning about TIAA Traditional and TIAA Real Estate, reviewing equity returns, understanding the importance of correlations, and using TIAA to diversity portfolios. Register by June 9. 

June 16, Friday

Sexual Harassment and Violence: UI Policies & Resources—9-10 a.m.—This educational program examines sexual harassment (including sexual assault) as a form of sex discrimination and emphasizes the University’s Policy on Sexual Harassment. Participants will learn about specific behaviors that may be prohibited by the University policy, and their rights and responsibilities as a University community member. In addition, information about managers’ and administrative officers’ responsibilities for handling complaints of sexual harassment will be provided. This course is strongly recommended for all management and administrative officers on campus. Register by June 10.

June 19, Monday

Your Future Financial Game Plan—noon-1 p.m.—This educational workshop will present ideas that can be implemented to improve your financial future. Topics include portfolio investing, Group Supplemental Retirement Annuities, and planning for retirement. Register by June 13. 

June 20, Tuesday

Your Future Financial Game Plan—noon-1 p.m.—See course description on June 19. Register by June 14. 

June 29, Thursday

The Basics: University Leave Policies—10:30 a.m.-noon—Learn the very basics of University leave policy and procedures. Recommended for new employees with supervisory or HR responsibilities or those who have not taken a refresher course on FMLA in the past two years. Register by June 23.

July 5, Wednesday

Procurement Card Training—9-11 a.m.—Are you a new cardholder, current cardholder, or an expediter who needs a refresher on the purchasing guidelines for your procurement card? Receive thorough instructions on how to use the Procurement Card Web Application for voucher reconciliations and report creation. Register by June 29. 

July 7, Friday

The UI Anti-Harassment Policy—10-11 a.m.—Harassment of any member of the University community is prohibited. The purpose of the Anti-Harassment Policy is to prevent harassment within the University community and to provide a process for addressing harassment if and when it does occur. Register by July 1.

July 11, Tuesday

Performance Review Process—10:30 a.m.-noon—Performance management happens every workday, not just at an annual review. You'll learn the seven steps necessary for managing performance, including how to conduct the annual performance review. Suggestions for how to manage different levels of performance (high, average, and poor) also will be discussed. Register by July 4.

Financial Well-Being: What Every Woman Should Know—noon-1 p.m. and 6:30-7:30 p.m.—See course description on June 13. Register by July 5.

Eye on Iowa: Field House Tour—12:15-12:45 p.m.—Are you looking to renew yourself physically and socially—or just work off some stress? If so, register for the Field House Tour! You'll get a peek at the pool, fitness room, various courts, and more. Come learn about the many convenient facilities and programs available through the Division of Recreational Services. Register by July 5.

Traveling on UI-Related Business—2-4 p.m.—Everything you need to know about UI business travel, including a review of updated travel regulations, policies, and procedures, payment options, and how to process travel-related forms. This class is tailored primarily for support and administrative staff who are involved in making travel plans and reporting expenses, but it is also appropriate for UI travelers. Participants are asked to download the manual before coming to class. Go to www.uiowa.edu/~fustd/travel/ and click on Policy to download this manual. Register by July 5.

July 13, Thursday

ProTrav Training—1:30-3 p.m.—This course will provide departmental staff instruction on reconciling their UI Procurement card, as well as obtaining out-of-pocket reimbursement for travel that has been done on behalf of the University using the online application. This class will train the user on the functionality of the ProTrav application and participants will have an understanding of the concept of One Tool, One Location, One Source. Register by July 7.

July 18, Tuesday

Procure to Pay Training—9 a.m.-noon—This course provides an overview of the order and payment processes. Attendees will learn to complete an online Purchase Requisition (PReq) to outside vendors and will develop a better understanding of various voucher types. You also will learn how to obtain information from the Accounts Payable/Purchasing web pages and PReq System. Register by July 12.

July 19, Wednesday

Procurement Card Training—9-11 a.m.—See course description on July 5. Register by July 13.

July 20, Thursday

Learning Online with SkillSoft Demo—11 a.m.-noon—Hear how the benefits of SkillSoft courses can offer PC users the freedom to choose what they want to learn, whenever and wherever they want. This demonstration will show you how to log on and access courses, and give you a chance to win prizes. Register by July 14.

Eye on Iowa: Levitt Center Tour—12:05-12:55 p.m.—Join us for a tour of the Levitt Center for University Advancement. Register by July 14.

July 24, Monday

Your Future Financial Game Plan—noon-1 p.m.— See course description on June 19. Register by July 18.

July 25, Tuesday

Your Future Financial Game Plan—noon-1 p.m.— See course description on June 19. Register by July 19.