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 # 0016		July 2008
I	7/08/08	9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon	Union 213
II	7/09/08	9:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.	Union 213
III	7/14/08	9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.	Union 213
IV	7/17/08	9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.	Union 213
V	7/29/08	9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon	Union 213
VI	7/31/08	9:00 a.m. - 11:35 a.m.	Union 212

Session

Theme

Topics

Presenter(s)

I

Supervisory and Leadership Roles

Behavioral styles

Motivating climate

Patricia Howell, Employee Relations and Training

II

Interviewing and Selecting Employees

Classified recruitment

Behavioral interviewing

Screening

Cheryl Grice, HR Employment and Classification

III

Evaluating Classified Work Performance

Performance Review

Importance of Praise (video)

Alma Deustch, HRIS Training Administration

IV

Authorizing Classified Leave/Professional Development

Leave programs

Tuition assistance

President's Scholar

Staff - HR Benefits Administration

V

Taking Corrective Action to Improve Behaviors

Discipline process

Absenteeism

Employee Assistance

Gina Lowe, Employee Relations and Training

VI

Compliance Concerns

Sexual Harassment

Pamela Foster, Office of Affirmative Action

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