Office of Human Resources

TRAINING

While many of our programming efforts in Human Resources revolve around wellness, we know there are other concerns and issues that you deal with. In response to your needs and requests, we have developed a number of workshops that will be held throughout the year.

New Employee Orientation – We want to make a concerted effort to welcome our new employees to the Salve Regina Community. While there may be certain employment, benefit, and parking tasks which need to be performed on an employee’s first day, there are other areas which can be addressed in a more leisurely manner. On the last work day of each month (January 31, 2007) the Human Resources Office will sponsor a New Employee Orientation. Representatives from various offices on campus will discuss the University Mission, the University Image and Public Relations, Computer and Network use , Human Resources Policies, and Fast Facts presented by Admissions and the Public Affairs Offices. New employees will have an opportunity to meet each other at a luncheon and will also receive a tour of the campus.

Sexual Harassment & Discrimination Prevention Training – As an employer, Salve Regina University is required by law to have a written policy concerning sexual harassment and to make you aware of that policy. The University is also aware that harassment and discrimination can take many other forms in the workplace. To ensure that you fully understand Salve Regina’s policies concerning all forms of harassment and discrimination, and to address your questions and concerns, we require all new employees to attend one of these training sessions. If you are new to the University, or have been unable to attend a previous session, we will apprise you of the monthly training dates. Harassment Prevention Training is also available on-line, in a Web CT format. Please contact Kathleen Jackson at ext. 3160 if you are interested in this format.

Just for Supervisors – There are many concerns and issues that are unique to supervisors. The Office of Human Resources has developed a series of workshops to address these topics. All supervisors will be apprised of the spring semester workshops via a special mailing. If you have a specific topic that you would like addressed, please contact Kathleen Jackson at ext. 3160.

Computer Training – A record number of faculty and staff took advantage of the computer training sessions that were offered during the 2006-07 academic year. Training will focus on getting the Salve Regina community acclimated to Office 2007 by the end of the academic year. Please forward all other requests for training to Kathleen Jackson at ext. 3160.

Professional Development Institute – Any faculty or staff member who would like to enhance his or her professional skills will benefit from this training opportunity. The program consists of eight training modules that are held on a monthly basis. A cohort group is formed in October of each year. Participants work together building on the skills that have been presented each month. Interested participants much receive the endorsement of their supervisors.

Feedback from last year’s participants:

“I enjoyed attending the Professional Development classes. It was fun and very interesting. All the speakers gave me a way of dealing with certain aspects of my job. I found it very informative.”
“Every topic offered was good. Learning how to deal with people and their attitudes is always helpful.”
“I benefited from each session. I enjoyed just being a part of the sessions.”