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Q. Who may attend OD &
Training's workshops?
A. OD & Training's workshops are available to all UCF faculty
and staff. OPS & student employees are welcome to participate
on a space-available basis.
Q. Is there a fee for OD & Training's workshops?
A. A materials fee will be charged for any class that requires materials
be generated. This may include handouts, assessments, binders and
books.
Q. How do you register for a workshop?
A. Registration is completed via the myUCF portal. Step by Step
instructions are available here.
You may also complete the enrollment form in The
Constellation, Please include your Employee ID number.
Q. Will I be notified by when I am scheduled
for a workshop?
A. Yes. If you register online, you should receive an automatic
confirmation printout. We also send a confirmation email 24-48 hours
in advance of your scheduled workshop, requesting that you confirm
your attendance. We sometimes have wait lists for classes, so please
give us advance notice if you are not able to attend a workshop.
Q. What do I do if I am unable to attend a workshop I registered
for?
A. Please provide OD & Training with as
much notice as possible, by calling 407-823-0440 or by emailing
our office. We sometimes have wait lists for classes, so your advance
cancellation notice will allow someone on the waitlist to attend.
Q. Can I find out what workshops I have taken?
A. You can view/print your Training Transcript in PeopleSoft, using
the Employee Self Service feature. Go to http://my.ucf.edu,
Enter your PID & password, Select Employee Self Service. Under
Personal Information, look for Training Information and select Training
Summary. Then print.
Q. Where are the workshops located?
A. We have two training rooms that we use for our staff, and a majority
of our guest speakers. They are located in the University Tech Center,
Suite 360. UTC is at the corner of Libra/Discovery and Research
Parkway.
Q. How often is The
Constellation newsletter & training calendar published?
A. The
Constellation is published at the beginning of fall, spring,
and summer semesters.
Q. Do you offer customized training for specific needs?
A. Yes! Customized training can include department visits, needs
assessments, retreat planning and facilitation, and teambuilding.
Sample customized departmental training topics include: Teamwork,
Strategic Planning, Conflict Management, Leadership, Customer Service,
Personalities at Work (Myers-Briggs), Time Management, Organizational
Change, Retreats and more. Call us to discuss a customized topic/program
for your training needs at 407-823-0440, or email
us.
Q. Do I need to be a supervisor or manager to attend courses
in the Supervisory Skills Series?
A. The Supervisory Skills Series is designed for current supervisors
(both new and seasoned leaders).
Q. Am I required to take the series in any particular order?
A. The series are not created to be taken in a specific order. However,
there is a natural progression from Emerging Leader to Supervisory
Skills to Leadership Excellence. Also, some classes have prerequisites.
These prerequisites are listed with the class or course description.
Q. How do I suggest a new workshop topic?
A. We try to offer the most relevant, pertinent topics, so suggestions
are always welcome. If you have an idea for a new workshop email
us.
Q. How can I request a reasonable accommodation to attend
a workshop?
A. For assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please
contact Organization Development & Training by calling 407-823-0440,
or by emailing od&training@mail.ucf.edu.
In order to maximize planning time, accommodation requests should
be received at least 5 working days before the training workshop.
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