Human Resources News and Training
February 25, 2013
New Employee Orientation, Online Resources
New employee orientation is today (March 1) from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in KL 232. The next orientation is April 5. For more information, please visit the new employee orientation page.
The first few weeks in a new job can be challenging. To ease the stress of settling in, Human Resources has compiled a list of resources to assist new employees in becoming acclimated to the university. Whether you are new to UC Merced or in a position of supervising others, you will find value in this new tool.
Fidelity Investments Retirement Education Classes
A Fidelity Investments representative will be on campus on March 11 in KL 360 to offer the following classes:
- Understanding Fund Menu Changes, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Getting on the Right Path with Your UC Savings Plan, 12:15 – 1:15 p.m.
- Creating Your Personalized Retirement Roadmap, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
- Help Desk (the Fidelity representative is available to answer questions one-on-one), 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Walk-ins are welcome but advanced registration is encouraged, 800-642-7131. For more detailed information regarding UC retirement plans and planning, visit the Focus On Your Future website.
Management Skills Assessment Program (MSAP) 2013
The University of California Management Skills Assessment Program (MSAP) is a unique four-day residential program designed to assess skills in the context of complexities facing UC managers. The 2013 MSAP program, to be held at the Asilomar Conference Center in Pacific Grove, is scheduled as follows:
- Assessors, April 29 to May 3
- Assessees, April 30 to May 3
MSAP offers participants insights into their managerial competencies and potential by providing feedback on critical skills for successful management at UC. Throughout the program, participants will experience several simulated management scenario exercises, give and receive objective behavioral feedback, discuss their own strengths and areas for growth, and begin plans to enhance management skills in their careers at UC.
UC Merced has been allocated five assessee slots and two assessor slots. Please note that managers and supervisors need to nominate MSAP participants. Applications must be submitted by noon March 8. Additional MSAP information and downloadable application forms are available online.
Questions regarding the upcoming MSAP workshop should be sent to hrtraining@ucmerced.edu.
March Training Schedule
- March 5 – Supervising According to Union Contracts (supervisory certificate program)
- March 6 – Conducting Performance Appraisals (supervisory certificate program)
- March 7 – Microsoft Excel Advanced (computer applications)
- March 13 – Stress Management (professional learning academy)
- March 21 – Building Skills for Leadership and Empowerment
- March 28 – Communication and Influence
To register:
- Log in to the UC Learning Center using your UC Merced Net ID.
- Search for training by name in the search bar on the left of your screen.
- Select the course you are interested in, click Register to see offerings, schedule and location details.
- Check the box next to the class that fits your needs and click Submit to register.
For more information, contact hrtraining@ucmerced.edu or call 228-8247.
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