Session Set on Diversity

Dana Collins will facilitate a session on “Promoting Diversity and Inclusion” from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, in the Arkansas Union, rooms 510-511. "Promoting Diversity and Inclusion" is presented by the Employee Development Program in an effort to support the diversity initiative and goals on the University of Arkansas campus.  The context of the University's diversity initiative, history and goals is covered as well as interactive exercises and discussions, and descriptions of moving along a continuum that leads to inclusive behavior.  Any staff or faculty member who is interested in contributing to a more inclusive and diverse campus can benefit from this class.  Register to attend the session at http://hr.uark.edu/Training/TrainingCalendar.asp or by calling 575-4432.

Session set for Recruitment Process

Danielle Wood will facilitate a session on the recruitment process from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, July 16, in ARKU 509-510. The Office of Affirmative Action presents this training session on the recruitment process for faculty and non-classified staff.  This class focuses on the 3-step recruitment process and its required documentation, the do's and don'ts of interviewing, and recruiting for diversity.  Search chairs, administrative and support staff are encouraged to attend.  After attending this training session, participants will be able to:

1.    Discuss why the recruitment process is important within the University of Arkansas system.

2.    Identify methods and vehicles for recruiting within diverse populations.

3.    Outline and explain the 3-step recruitment process.

4.    Identify do’s and don’ts of interviewing.

5.    Identify University policy and legal requirements for retention of recruitment records.

Please register to attend the session online at http://hr.uark.edu/Training/TrainingCalendar.asp?EventID=1921 or by calling 575-4432.

Technology at the University of Arkansas for New Employees

Information Technology Services (ITS) has designed a workshop for new University of Arkansas employees.  The workshop, Technology at the University of Arkansas, provides an overview of the services and resources provided by ITS.  Technology at the University of Arkansas is also available to other faculty and staff interested in ITS.

Participants will be introduced to such services as antivirus software, e-mail, Web publishing, data services, webBASIS, and the MultiMedia Resource Center.  The workshop will include lecture combined with demonstration, and discussion.

Several workshops are scheduled May through July.  Registration and a full schedule are available online at http://uits.uark.edu/train.  Click "Calendar" on the left for a monthly view of all ITS Workshops.

For questions, comments or concerns, please contact the ITS Help Desk at 575-2905.

MATLAB Seminars and Site License Discussion April 16

The MathWorks will host two complimentary MATLAB seminars on Thursday, April 16, in Mullins Library, room 104, beginning with the first seminar from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., and concluding with the second seminar from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.  All faculty, students and researchers are welcome to attend. The seminar's featured presenters are Jiro Doke, Ph.D. senior application engineer, and Saket Kharsikar, M.S. application Engineer.

Attendees are encouraged to arrive early for refreshments and sign-in. 

Session 1 will feature Data Analysis with MATLAB (MATLAB Overview) and Parallel Computing with MATLAB.

Session 2 will feature Data Analysis with MATLAB in Life Sciences, Overview of Bioinformatics Toolbox and Overview of SimBiology.

Registration is available online.  Register for these seminars at http://www.mathworks.com/seminars/ar0409.  Walk-ins are welcome.

At 3 p.m. there will be an important meeting in Mullins Library, room 104, to discuss a potential campus-wide site license for MATLAB.

For questions, comments or concerns, please contact Dan Puckett at 575-6535, or danp@uark.edu.

Preparing for College: A Parent's Guide to the College Admissions Process

A session will be held from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, in Mullins 104 for parent’s preparing to send their child off to college. The college admissions process is the first step your child will need to take towards earning a college degree.   Do you know what they need to do to be prepared?   Unfortunately, if you wait until your child is a senior in high school to learn what they need to do to apply it may be too late to help them meet the requirements. 

Using the University of Arkansas as an example, representatives from the Office of Admissions, Honors College, Academic Scholarships Office and Office of the Treasurer will cover time lines and other “need to know” steps you can take to support your child in meeting requirements and deadlines for college applications.  This session will benefit any employee of the University of Arkansas, but will be of particular interest to faculty or staff with children currently in grades 8 through 11.   

Topics that will be covered include:  

•    High School Requirements 

•    When to Take the ACT

•    Applying for Scholarships 

•    Paying for College and the UA Employee Tuition Waiver for Dependents

There will also be an opportunity for questions and answers from participants.  If you have a question that you would like to send in advance, please e-mail it to HR.Training@uark.edu. Seating is limited.  If you wish to attend, please sign-up for this class online at http://hr.uark.edu/Training/TrainingCalendar.asp or by calling 575-4432.

ISIS Student Records Inquiry Training Offered

A new training session has been scheduled for university employees who are users of student records in ISIS. Student Records Inquiry is designed for new and veteran ISIS users who need to retrieve student record information.

The session will be held from 2 to 3:50 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, at ADSB 154 and will include an overview of the student records data structure in ISIS. In addition, participants will learn how to search for personal information data, as well as how to view enrollment and student program/plan information.

Student Records Inquiry training is limited to those employees who have access to and are able to view student records.  Each participant will have a computer and follow the instructor in ISIS during the session.  This will require each participant to use their individual ISIS login information for the session.

There is no charge for the training; however, space is limited to the first 14 registrants so early registration is recommended.  Registration for the session is available on the Web at http://uits.uark.edu/train/index.htm. Enrollment confirmation will be sent via e-mail.

For more information about any ISIS training, please e-mail the ISIS training office at isistrn@uark.edu.

ISIS Basic Query Training Scheduled for Oct. 21

A hands-on training session has been scheduled for university employees who create reports in ISIS. The session will be from 2 to 4:20 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, at ADSB 154 and will include an overview of running reports in ISIS. In addition, participants will create and run basic queries during the session.

There is no charge for the training; however, space is limited to the first 15 registrants so early registration is recommended. Registration for the session is available on the Web at http://uits.uark.edu/train/index.htm. Enrollment confirmation will be sent via e-mail.

For more information about any ISIS training, please e-mail the ISIS training office at isistrn@uark.edu.