Introduction to Supervision

Course number WTD077

Overview
This program is mandated by the State of Kansas and Kansas State University for all classified supervisory personnel. It is to be completed within six months of the original appointment. Newly appointed supervisors must complete a minimum of fifteen hours of supervisory training to be certified and appointed to "regular" status.

Those enrolled in Introduction to Supervision should be full-time employees of the State of Kansas and currently supervising classified employees or serving as a lead worker. Faculty and unclassified staff who supervise are also welcome. Contact at training@ksu.edu to register. Please include your name, position, department, employee ID number, and immediate supervisors name. Your registration will be confirmed by e-mail response to the sender.

The series provides new supervisors with practical leadership skills and an increased awareness of university policies and procedures.

Schedule
The dates, times and locations of the sessions are indicated below. For additional information, contact Employee Relations and Training at 785-532-6818.

 

Session # 0019
 
November 2009
 
I
11/03/09
8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Union 213
II
11/03/09
9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Union 213
III
11/05/09
8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Union 213
IV
11/10/09
8:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Union 213
V
11/12/09
1:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Union 213
VI
11/18/09
8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Union 213

 
Session
Theme
Topics
Presenter(s)
I
Welcome
  • Welcome
  • Introductions
Char Shropshire, Employee Relations and Training
II
Authorizing Classified Leave/Professional Development
  • Leave programs
  • Tuition assistance
  • President's Scholar
Stephanie Harvey - HR Benefits Administration
III
Preventing Sexual Harassment
  • Compliance Concerns

Pamela Foster - Office of Affirmative Action

IV
Taking Corrective Action to Improve Behaviors
  • Discipline process
  • Absenteeism
  • Employee Assistance
Char Shropshire and Gina Lowe, Employee Relations and Training
V
Interviewing and Selecting
  • Recruitment
  • Behavioral interviewing
  • Screening
Cheryl Grice, HR Employment and Classification
VI
Evaluating Classified Work Performance
  • Performance Review
  • Importance of Praise (video)

Karla Bylund, HR Position Administration

Upcoming class

February 9,11,16,18, and 23, 2010

 

Topical Index
As a new supervisor, you may encounter employee issues prior to supervisory training. This index is offered as a "survival guide" to help you quickly locate additional information and resources.

A to Z Index for Supervisors of Classified Employees


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