Other Courses
Free Smoking Cessation Program for Employees
Six consecutive weeks beginning Friday, September 4, 8:30 to 10:00 a.m., College of Health Professions, Room G111
Six consecutive weeks beginning Tuesday, September 15, 12 noon to 1:30 a.m., Student Health Care Center (the infirmary)
In a joint effort, the Student Health Care Center, UF’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and the UF Area Health Education Centers are offering UF employees a FREE smoking cessation program. All employees, including OPS, who are interested in quitting smoking, are encouraged to learn more about this program.
The program will include education, group support and medical oversight with pharmaceutical smoking cessation medications. Medications will be available under the prescription and management of a skilled medical provider and offered to participants at a significant discount. Because success at quitting is more likely when partners quit together, spouses and partners are also invited to participate at no cost.
For more information, or to enroll please contact the EAP program at (352) 392-5787, or go to: http://shcc.ufl.edu/occmed/esc.shtml.
CCA010 Quality Customer Service
Wednesday, September 30, 9 a.m. to 12 noon, HRS Building, Room 120
Instructor: Ronda Mitchell
We all have customers--The question is "Do we serve them well?" In this workshop, participants will identify customer expectations, review assertive communication as a key component of quality customer service, and discuss common customer service interactions and how to improve them.
GET029 Green Your Office
Monday, September 28, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., HRS Building, Room 120
Instructor: Anna Prizzia
A "green" office is one that is both healthy and efficient in its use of resources. The result is less wasteful work practices, efficiency, and a more pleasant place to work. And, not only does it save money and time, but it goes easier on the environment, which is something that many of us appreciate. In this session you will learn about what sustainability means, how it influences your work-life, and practical things you and your department can do to help save money and our resources.
GET032 Optimal Health & Performance
Wednesday, September 2, 10 a.m. to 12 noon, HRS Building, Room 120
Instructor: Beree Darby
This workshop will enhance your abilities to energize yourself while improving your immune system. Techniques presented will help you focus the power of your unconscious mind through specific suggestions that target optimal performance. Participants will also learn several strategies to prevent chronic stress and boost energy levels often challenged by the demands of work.
GET060 Take Charge of Change
Thursday, October 1, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., HRS Building, Room 120
Instructor: Tanya Fitzgerald
Change happens. It is a real, concrete, often stressful fact of life. Do you ever wish that change would go away--or at least slow down? If so, this class is for you. During this course, participants will:
- Examine the initial normal reactions to change
- Explore ways to overcome resistance to change
- Prepare a personal plan--including emphasis on personal resilience
GET111 Psychoneuroimmunology I
Monday, November 2, 2 to 4 p.m., HRS Building, Room 120
Instructor: Beree Darby
Psychoneuroimmunology is a new interdisciplinary field that has provided a foundation for understanding the pathways between the brain and immune system as well as the importance of the mind in influencing physical and mental health.
GET210 Psychoneuroimmunology II
Thursday, November 19, 2 to 4 p.m., HRS Building, Room 120
Instructor: Beree Darby
This program is a follow-up session to the popular Psychoneuroimmunology I workshop.
GET198 Cyber Safeguards for UF Restricted Data
Wednesday, October 28, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., HRS Building, Room 120
Instructor: Kathy Bergsma
UF is obligated to protect private data. Failure to protect private data impacts UF liability, reputation, and costs. This introductory course will explain the do’s and don’ts of using private data on computers. Attendees will learn when to use encryption. Proper methods for disposal of private data will be taught as well as what to do in the event of a private data exposure. Important contacts regarding private data will be presented, and technical resources for data protection will be discussed.
GET199 Cyber Self-Defense
Monday, September 14, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., HRS Building, Room 120
Instructor: John Sawyer
This session is designed to raise awareness of faculty and staff on topics including safe Web browsing, principle of least privilege, encrypting and backing up files, e-mail safety, and wireless security. The class is very interactive with discussion topics that get the participants thinking about how to protect their personal and work computers both at home and the office.
GET200 RAD Self-Defense for Women
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, October 7, 8, and 9, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., University Police Department, Jennings Annex, Building 596 (class meets three times)
Sponsored and led by the University Police Department
RAD (Rape Aggression Defense) is a program of realistic self-defense tactics and techniques for women. The RAD System is a comprehensive, women-only course that begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction and risk avoidance, before progressing to the basics of hands-on defense training. Sponsored and led by the University Police Department.
Note: Please wear athletic clothing and shoes.
PMA010 Project Management
Tuesday, September 29, 9 a.m. to 12 noon, HRS Building, Room 120
Instructor: Tanya FitzgeraldProject management, whether aimed at improving service or solving major organizational problems, requires a different set of management skills than those needed to oversee routine operations. Project management involves leading a diverse group of employees who are working in an environment that is highly dependent upon planning, limited by budget and scheduling controls, and subject to constant progress evaluations.
You can make project management a positive work experience through understanding project functions from start to finish. Become a better project manager or team member by participating in this "Project Management" workshop!