ISIS Basic Query Training Scheduled for Nov. 10

If you are a UA employee who creates reports in ISIS, you should make plans now to attend the upcoming Basic Query Training class to be held from 2 to 4:20 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10,at ADSB 154. This hands-on session includes an overview of Query Manager and running reports. Participants also create and run basic queries during the session.

Because Basic Query Training utilizes the secure ISIS Reporting instance, all participants are required to have active ISIS query security prior to the session.  To verify access simply follow the instructions at http://www.uark.edu/admin/isisdir/Documents/training/89IArptlogin.pdf to log into the reporting database.  If you can log in successfully you have ISIS query security.

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 this or any ISIS training, please e-mail the ISIS training office at isistrn@uark.edu.

SIFE Conducts Adult Computer Education

The University of Arkansas student group Students in Free Enterprise is holding basic computer classes for adults from 4 to 5:30 p.m. every Monday and from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Friday at the Jefferson Center, 612 S. College, Fayetteville.

The classes run through Nov. 27. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 479-575-4057 or e-mail sbristow@uark.edu.

The purpose of the SIFE Computer Skills Institute is to teach basic success skills and help adults increase skills for work. Those with very little to no previous knowledge about how to use computers, make a resume or interview for a job are invited to attend.

SIFE is a global, nonprofit organization active on more than 1,800 university campuses in over 40 countries. SIFE offers students the opportunity to develop leadership, teamwork and communication skills through learning, practicing and teaching principles of free enterprise, thereby improving the standard of living for millions in the process. For more information, visit: http://sife.uark.edu on the Web.

Adult CPR and First Aid Classes to be Offered

Become certified in American Red Cross Adult CPR and First Aid.  Participants in this course learn to recognize and respond to emergencies including shock, cardiac and breathing emergencies for adults, heat and cold emergencies, sudden illnesses, and poisonings.  The course does not include AED or Infant/Child CPR.  Adult CPR certification is valid for one year, and First Aid certification is valid for three years.  Cost is $30 for UA students, and $40 for non-students.  There are two classes available during the fall 2009 semester:  6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21 or 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5.  Interested participants should register in HPER 225.  Limited space is available.  Contact Katie Helms at khelms@uark.edu or 575-4684 for more information.

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.