Purpose:  The purpose of this series of workshops is to assist managers and those in leadership roles in understanding university specific systems, processes and tools. The series has 6 main categories, with a range of topics within each:

• Understanding the University Culture and Governance
• Human rights and equity
• People Management
• Finance Management
• UVic Specific Tools
• Critical Issues

Target:  Those currently in management and leadership roles at UVic.

Duration:  Topics in this series will generally run 1 to 2 hours.

Facilitators: Our own members of the campus community, and experts in their field, will be leading the sessions.

Understanding the University Culture and Governance

• Connecting Your Work to the First Year Student Experience
• University 101 - How the University Works and the Larger Context of post-Secondary Education
• Greening UVic – Sustainability Initiatives at UVic
• Understanding The Framework Agreement
• University Communication – Practical Tips and Tools for Communicating in the University Environment
• Integrated Planning Process
• External Relations and our Connection to the Community

Promoting Human Rights and Equity

• Implementing an Inclusive and Respectful Workplace:  Roles and Responsibilities of Managers
• Helping People Talk about Mental Health in the Workplace (removing the stigma)
• Intercultural Communication

People Management

• Recruitment Process
• Job Evaluation
• Best Practices in Staff Recruitment
• Expectations of Employees and Supervisors
• Introduction to Performance Planning and Review Process
• How to Ensure Accommodation and Return to Work – Works Well
• Working within a Unionized Environment
• Legal Aspects of the Employment Relationship
• Attendance/Absence Management

Finance Management

• Understanding the Budgeting System and Various Accounting aspects
• Understanding University Finances – differentiating between operating, ancillary, capital, research and endowment funds.
• Travel and other business expenses

UVic Specific Tools  (may be done in conjunction with the Admin How to)

• Brand Guidelines and the Style Guide: Best practices for publications, email and the web
• Internet  Initiatives and Web Strategies Including Social Media
• Outlook Calendar and Email Management

Critical Issues

• Dealing with Disaster:  Preparedness, Response and Support
• Manager’s responsibility for Health & Safety of staff 
• Legal Issues that Affect Universities
• Access and Privacy - Best Practices
• Records Management& Responsibility
• Information Security

Schedule:  The series will run the 4th Thursday of the month. Please visit our learning and development training calendar for the list of dates and sessions.

Registration: Due to limited seat availability registration of the sessions are required.

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