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e back to campus everyone – we’ve missed you! We are pleased to offer you some great learning and development opportunities this fall semester.<\/p>\nWelcome back to campus everyone – we’ve missed you! We are pleased to offer you some great learning and development opportunities this fall semester.<\/p>\n
Living our Values – Integrity<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n Respect in the Workplace<\/strong><\/p>\n The University of the Fraser Valley is enriched by the students, staff and faculty from varied and diverse backgrounds. Each and every community member is an integral part of the mosaic that is UFV and being respectful of one another is a fundamental cornerstone of the growth, learning and engagement necessary to keep the university thriving. As such, there is no room for discrimination, harassment or bullying on any of the UFV campuses.<\/p>\n The University acknowledges its responsibility in providing all members of the university community with access to information on the Discrimination, Bullying and Harassment in all its forms and to provide appropriate avenues for redress.<\/p>\n UFV\u2019s Harassment Prevention Policy 18 provides information on the university\u2019s commitment to provide a harassment free environment for staff and faculty. This workshop will:<\/p>\n Date & Location:\u00a0 <\/strong>October 5, 2021 Room C1429 Abbotsford Campus <\/p>\n Respect in the Workplace \u2013 Preventing Discrimination, Harassment, and Bullying<\/strong><\/p>\n This interactive course includes:<\/p>\n Date & Location:\u00a0 <\/strong>October 28, 2021 Online \u2013 Zoom (20-25 participants) <\/p>\n Understanding your Blind Spots<\/strong><\/p>\n Increase awareness of your blind spots – those elements of your personality of which you are unaware, but others see. To improve your performance through consciously working on your blind spots. To deepen understanding of the impact of the ‘less conscious’ and of the ‘shadow’ in your life. To build an awareness and acceptance of your blind spots and their relation to your shadow.<\/p>\n *Pre-requisite \u2013 Must have completed either the initial Beginning the Journey Workshop, or have a completed Insights Discovery Profile*<\/em><\/p>\n Date & Location:\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>September 29, 2021 Online – Zoom <\/p>\n Making Effective Selection Decisions<\/strong><\/p>\n Overview:<\/strong> This workshop explores the best practices in hiring and is designed to help employees be effective SAC Chairs or members. Topics covered are: purpose of the interview, legal considerations in hiring, job descriptions and competencies, developing interview questions, and deliberation and decision making.<\/p>\n Date & Location:\u00a0 <\/strong>October 27, 2021 Abbotsford Campus, Room A203B <\/p>\n Community<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Playing with Possibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n As we transition to in-person work, how might we strengthen relationships across teams at UFV for greater resilience?<\/p>\n Objective 1<\/strong>:\u00a0 Resilience tools and wellness practices for the transition to in-person work<\/p>\n Objective 2<\/strong>:\u00a0 Connect the dots of commonalties, similar goals, and build bridges of connection across silos for increased communication and collaboration<\/p>\n Objective 3<\/strong>:\u00a0 Get to know each other in a relaxed and playful state that reduces tension, obstacles and possible anxiety of hesitations. Create new connections and spark potential relationship building<\/p>\n The quality of our relationships impacts our health, happiness and stress. If you’ve ever enjoyed the energizing feeling of well-being after playing around the campfire with reflective conversations this is the professional remote version of that “glow”.<\/p>\n Limited spots available for a small group, hands-on, experience of two 120 minute sessions<\/p>\n Dates & Location:\u00a0 <\/strong>September 14, 2021 and September 28, 2021 Online \u2013 Zoom (max 25) <\/p>\n Beginning the Journey – Insights Discovery Session<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Self-Awareness is the foundation of excellent teamwork, improved communication, enhanced productivity and truly inspirational leadership. Insights can raise the level of self-awareness throughout the university and help faculty and staff re-integrate into a highly successful future.<\/p>\n The Insights Discovery model is a simple and accessible four-color model which, accompanied by an Insights Discovery Personal Profile, helps people to understand more about themselves and others. It creates a common language that makes it easier to identify strengths and address weaknesses, so that individuals and teams can perform at their highest level. This model provides an effective foundation for learning programs since it inspires individuals to think about how they act and communicate.<\/p>\n Every person has all four colour energies within them but has a natural preference for some over others which influence their motivations and behavior; it is the combination of these energies which creates each unique personality.<\/p>\n By understanding your own and others\u2019 preferences better, you can take simple, practical actions that improve your everyday relationships. The Insights Discovery Profile is your guide, enabling you to take control of your own development.<\/p>\n In this two-hour virtual event using \u2018Zoom\u2019 technology, participants will be guided through the engaging learning content by a skill facilitator. The content covered in the session includes:<\/p>\n The Insights Discover model<\/u><\/p>\n Understanding the four color energies<\/u><\/p>\n The Insights Discovery Personal Profile<\/u><\/p>\n Adapting to connect<\/u><\/p>\n Action plan<\/u><\/p>\n Learner commitments<\/u><\/p>\n Date & Location:\u00a0 <\/strong>September 16, 2021 Online on Zoom \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Building Effective Relationships<\/strong><\/p>\n Objectives: To build relationships that can transform our own level of effectiveness. To learn practical steps on how to adapt and connect to a variety of styles. To approach interactions and relationships from a new point of view.<\/p>\n Date & Location:\u00a0 <\/strong>October 20, 2021 Online – Zoom *Pre-requisite \u2013 Must have completed either the initial Beginning the Journey Workshop, or have a completed Insights Discovery Profile*<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Excellence<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Get Organized \u2013 Time Management <\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cGet Organized\u201d workshop was developed and honed through coaching hundreds of business people on how to be more effective with one of their most important commodities \u2013 time<\/p>\n Paradoxically, poor organizational habits are often encouraged by the same technology that was designed to make us more effective:\u00a0 it is not uncommon for business people to spend most of their days swamped with e-mail, meeting requests and piles of paper around the office. This typically results in a reduced ability to get work done (particularly strategic work), coupled with high levels of stress and even burnout.<\/p>\n This course will help participants develop superior organizational skills by providing a simple, yet effective workflow system that is integrated with standard tools and technology such as Microsoft Outlook.<\/p>\n Results You Can Expect<\/strong><\/p>\n Date & Location:\u00a0 <\/strong>October 14, 2021 Abbotsford Campus, Room A203B <\/p>\n Building Emotional Intelligence <\/strong><\/p>\n Emotional intelligence involves understanding yourself \u2013goals, intentions, emotions, and responses plus recognizing others and their feelings. This involves a level of self-mastery (self-awareness and self-regulation), plus social intelligence (empathy and social skill). Managing your own feelings so they are expressed appropriately and effectively plus enabling people to work together smoothly toward their common goals is key to building success in the workplace. This session will review some important strategies to help you develop your emotional intelligence<\/p>\n Date & Location:\u00a0 <\/strong>November 4, 2021 Online – Zoom <\/p>\n Giving and Receiving Feedback<\/strong><\/p>\n Objectives: To enable you to master the practicalities of giving and receiving feedback. To present the ‘D4’ Insights feedback model. To increase the effectiveness of your feedback. To reflect on what there is for you to learn about yourself from the feedback you give to others.<\/p>\n Date & Location:\u00a0 <\/strong>November 16, 2021 Online – Zoom *Pre-requisite \u2013 Must have completed either the initial Beginning the Journey Workshop, or have a completed Insights Discovery Profile*<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Inclusiveness<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Responding with Respect: Workplace Mental Health Skills for Managers (workshop is full)<\/strong><\/p>\n This workshop has been designed specifically for managers and supervisors to build on their knowledge and skills to support an employee when they are struggling with what may be a mental health challenge, or with a situation that is affecting their mental health.<\/p>\n Date & Location:\u00a0 <\/strong>September 7, 2021 Online – Zoom <\/p>\n Responding with Respect: Workplace Mental Health Skills for Managers <\/strong><\/p>\n This workshop has been designed specifically for managers and supervisors to build on their knowledge and skills to support an employee when they are struggling with what may be a mental health challenge, or with a situation that is affecting their mental health. \u2013 CMHBC<\/p>\n Date & Location:\u00a0 <\/strong>October 4, 2021 Abbotsford Campus Room A203B (max 24 participants) <\/p>\n Unconscious Bias in the Selection Process <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Date & Location:\u00a0 <\/strong>October 7, October 13, October 20 October 13: https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/unconscious-bias-in-the-selection-process-tickets-164660761771<\/a><\/p>\n October 20: https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/unconscious-bias-in-the-selection-process-tickets-164660874107<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Health & Wellness<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Coping with Change \u2013 Homewood<\/strong><\/p>\n Change is a fact of life, but letting go of the familiar can be challenging. When we understand the need for change, and are resourced to manage it, we transition with greater ease. Participants in this half-day workshop explore strategies, frameworks, self-care tools and resources to navigate the change process successfully. Participants will also get an opportunity to reflect on their own reactions to change and<\/p>\n discuss common issues relating to coping with change.<\/p>\n Date & Location:\u00a0 <\/strong>September 23, 2021 Online – Zoom <\/p>\n Building Resilience: Understanding Challenges, Learning Strategies, and Accepting Change<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Resilience training is the journey towards knowledge and mastery of the body, heart, mind, and spirit. This session will help you break negative thought patterns and find healthier ways of thinking and behaving, by drawing on a series of effective practical strategies in the areas of looking after your physical health, respecting your mental\/ emotional health and building a strong social network<\/p>\n Date & Location:\u00a0 <\/strong>October 21, 2021 Online – Zoom <\/p>\n Leading Through to the Next Normal \u2013 Wellness Works<\/strong><\/p>\n What will it take to navigate this crisis, now that our traditional metrics and assumptions have been rendered irrelevant? More simply put, it\u2019s our turn to answer a question that many of us once asked of our grandparents: What did you do during the war? Our answer is a call to act across five stages, leading from the crisis of today to the next normal that will emerge after the battle against COVID-19 has been won: Resolve, Resilience, Return, Reimagination, and Reform.<\/p>\n Date & Location:\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>September 21, 2021 Online – Zoom <\/p>\n Privacy Training \u2013 FIPPA Basics<\/strong><\/p>\n An overview of privacy legislation in British Columbia. Topics to be discussed will include freedom of information requests, protection of privacy and a consideration of privacy issues that arise in a remote-work environment.<\/p>\n Date & Location:\u00a0 <\/strong>October 5, 2021 Abbotsford Campus room A203B <\/p>\n Supporting Students \u2013 Early Assist for Fall<\/strong><\/p>\n Many of our students are struggling with the various impacts of COVID-19 and physical distancing measures. In this session, we will discuss how to support students equitably and sustainably when our own capacity for empathy is limited. Participants will be asked to reflect upon and share their own experiences of supporting students during this time of uncertainty and anxiety.<\/p>\n Date & Location:\u00a0 <\/strong>October 5, 2021 Online – Zoom <\/p>\n Advanced Excel<\/strong><\/p>\n Learn advanced skills in Microsoft Excel through Blackboard Collaborate. Topics may include financial functions, table creating and manipulation, PivotTables and PivotCharts, custom formatting, and consolidating data. Contact the instructor at Courtney.Boisvert@ufv.ca by November 22th. if you have specific topics you\u2019d like covered.<\/p>\n Date & Location:\u00a0 <\/strong>November 24, 2021 Online <\/p>\n Advanced Word<\/strong><\/p>\n Learn advanced Microsoft Word skills through Blackboard Collaborate. Topics may include form, index, table of contents, and tab stop creation. Review and revising documents and document protection. Contact the instructor at Courtney.Boisvert@ufv.ca by November 1st if you have specific topics you\u2019d like covered.<\/p>\n Date & Location:\u00a0 <\/strong>November 4, 2021 Online <\/p>\n Managing Email Effectively<\/strong><\/p>\n Looking to be more efficient with your emails? This workshop covers tips and tricks used in MS Outlook to enhance your productivity by utilizing the calendar to categorize, create recurring appointments, and plan meetings with others. Additionally, learn to effectively utilize contacts and manage your day-to-day tasks.<\/p>\n Date & Location:\u00a0 <\/strong>October 19, 2021 Online <\/p>\n Transitioning to MS Office 365: Word, Excel, Outlook<\/strong><\/p>\n UFV has transitioned to MS Office 365, providing employees with access to additional MS programs and services. While there aren\u2019t many major changes within the programs, this course will highlight differences and how to navigate this new system. We will discuss Excel, Word and Outlook. Contact the instructor at Courtney.Boisvert@ufv.ca by Sept 20th if you have specific topics you\u2019d like covered.<\/p>\n Date & Location:\u00a0 <\/strong>September 22, 2021 Online <\/p>\n Minute Taking<\/strong><\/p>\n This workshop provides introductory minute-taking skills in a digital environment. Participants will learn the steps in the minute-taking process including agenda, pre-meeting minutes, and minute template skills. The workshop will also focus on iCompass, an agenda and meeting management software.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Date & Time:\u00a0 <\/strong>October 15, 2021 Online\n
\nTime:\u00a0 <\/strong>9:00 am \u2013 12:00 pm
\nFacilitator:\u00a0 <\/strong>Kim White
\nRegister: \u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/respect-in-the-workplace-tickets-162963725891<\/a><\/p>\n\n
\nTime:\u00a0 <\/strong>9:00 am \u2013 12:00 pm
\nFacilitator:\u00a0 <\/strong>Rebecca Frame & Associates
\nRegister: \u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/respect-in-the-workplace-preventing-discrimination-harassment-and-bully-tickets-165143014201<\/a><\/p>\n
\nTime:\u00a0 <\/strong>12:00 pm \u2013 1:00 pm
\nFacilitator:\u00a0 <\/strong>Kim White
\nRegister: \u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/understanding-your-blind-spots-tickets-162963868317<\/a><\/p>\n
\nTime:\u00a0 <\/strong>11:00 am \u2013 1:00 pm
\nFacilitators:\u00a0 <\/strong>Mark Pearson & Tara Rozenek
\nAudience:\u00a0 <\/strong>All employees, supervisors, managers, & leaders
\nRegister: \u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/making-effective-selection-decisions-tickets-162963974635<\/a><\/p>\n
\nTime:\u00a0 <\/strong>10:00 am \u2013 12:00 pm
\nFacilitator:\u00a0 <\/strong>Kirsten Anderson
\nRegister: \u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/playing-with-possibilities-tickets-162964133109<\/a>
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\nTime:\u00a0 <\/strong>9:00 am \u2013 11:00 am
\nFacilitator:\u00a0 <\/strong>Kim White
\nRegister: \u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/beginning-the-journey-insights-discovery-session-tickets-162964275535<\/a><\/p>\n
\nTime:\u00a0 <\/strong>1:00 pm \u2013 2:00 pm
\nFacilitator:\u00a0 <\/strong>Kim White
\nRegister:\u00a0 <\/strong>https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/building-effective-relationships-tickets-162964436015<\/a><\/p>\n\n
\nTime:\u00a0 <\/strong>9:00 am to 12:30 am
\nFacilitators:\u00a0 <\/strong>Helen Schneiderman, Kwela Leadership Group
\nRegister: \u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/get-organized-time-management-tickets-162964536315<\/a><\/p>\n
\nTime:\u00a0 <\/strong>9:00 am \u2013 12:00 pm
\nFacilitator:\u00a0 <\/strong>Ryan van\u2019t Kruis, Homewood Health
\nRegister: \u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/building-emotional-intelligence-tickets-162964638621<\/a><\/p>\n
\nTime:\u00a0 <\/strong>12:00 pm \u2013 1:00 pm
\nFacilitator:\u00a0 <\/strong>Kim White
\nRegister: \u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/giving-and-receiving-feedback-tickets-162964791077<\/a><\/p>\n
\nTime:\u00a0 <\/strong>9:00 am \u2013 1:00 pm
\nFacilitators:\u00a0 <\/strong>Canadian Mental Health Association
\nRegister: \u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/responding-with-respect-workplace-mental-health-skills-for-managers-tickets-162965122067<\/a><\/p>\n
\nTime:\u00a0 <\/strong>1:00 pm \u2013 5:00 pm
\nFacilitators:\u00a0 <\/strong>Canadian Mental Health Association
\nRegister: \u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/responding-with-respect-workplace-mental-health-skills-for-managers-tickets-162965298595<\/a><\/p>\n
\nTime:\u00a0 <\/strong>12:00 pm \u2013 1:00 pm
\nLocation:\u00a0 <\/strong>Room A225
\nFacilitators:\u00a0 <\/strong>Sundeep Hans, Director, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
\nRegister:\u00a0 <\/strong>October 7: https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/unconscious-bias-in-the-selection-process-tickets-164660689555<\/a><\/p>\n
\nTime:\u00a0 <\/strong>9:00 AM \u2013 12:00 PM
\nFacilitator:\u00a0 <\/strong>Ryan van\u2019t Kruis, Homewood Health
\nRegister: \u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/coping-with-change-tickets-162965354763<\/a><\/p>\n
\nTime:\u00a0 <\/strong>9:00 am \u2013 12:00 pm
\nFacilitator:\u00a0 <\/strong>Ryan van\u2019t Kruis, Homewood Health
\nRegister: \u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/building-resilience-understanding-challenges-and-learning-strategies-tickets-162965467099<\/a><\/p>\n
\nTime:\u00a0 <\/strong>12:00 pm \u2013 1:30 pm
\nFacilitator:\u00a0 <\/strong>Victoria Grainger, Wellness Works Canada\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>
\nRegister: \u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/tZUscOmvpzssE9RIxLIkzIJiBbi7XLtUyDce<\/a><\/p>\n
\nTime:\u00a0 <\/strong>12:00 pm \u2013 1:00 pm
\nFacilitators:\u00a0 <\/strong>Stephen Gaspar
\nRegister: \u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/privacy-training-fippa-basics-tickets-164661014527<\/a><\/p>\n
\nTime:\u00a0 <\/strong>10:00 am \u2013 11:00 am
\nFacilitators:\u00a0 <\/strong>Bryanna Anderson, Student Support Coordinator and Greg Mather, Associate Director, Student Affairs
\nRegister:<\/strong> \u00a0https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/supporting-students-early-assist-in-the-fall-tickets-168815360287<\/a><\/p>\n
\nTime:\u00a0 <\/strong>12:00 pm \u2013 1:30 pm
\nFacilitator:\u00a0 <\/strong>Courtney Boisvert
\nRegister:<\/strong> \u00a0https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/advanced-excel-tickets-164049174497<\/a><\/p>\n
\nTime:\u00a0 <\/strong>12:00 pm \u2013 1:30 pm
\nFacilitator:\u00a0 <\/strong>Courtney Boisvert
\nRegister: \u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/advanced-word-tickets-164049621835<\/a><\/p>\n
\nTime:\u00a0 <\/strong>12:00 pm\u2013 1:30 pm
\nFacilitator:\u00a0 <\/strong>Courtney Boisvert
\nRegister: \u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/managing-email-effectively-tickets-164049718123<\/a><\/p>\n
\nTime:\u00a0 <\/strong>12:00 pm \u2013 1:30 pm
\nFacilitator:\u00a0 <\/strong>Courtney Boisvert
\nRegister: \u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/transitioning-to-ms-office-365-word-excel-outlook-tickets-164049986927<\/a><\/p>\n
\nTime:\u00a0 <\/strong>10:00 am \u2013 12:00 pm
\nFacilitator:\u00a0 <\/strong>Lisa McMartin
\nRegister: \u00a0<\/strong>