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 # 0021
 
Feb 2010
 
I
02/05/10
8:30 a.m. -11:45 a.m.
Union 209
II
02/09/10
8:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Union 213
III
02/11/10
8:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Union 213
IV
02/16/10
8:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Union 213
V
02/18/10
8:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Union 213
VI
02/23/10
8:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Union 213

 
Session
Theme
Topics
Presenter(s)
I
Interviewing & Selecting
  • Recruitment
  • Behavioral Interiewing
Cheryl Grice, HR Employment
II
Authorizing Leave/Benefits
  • Leave programs
  • Tuition assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program

Stephanie Harvey - HR Benefits Administration

Gina Lowe, Employee Relations & Training

III
Conflict Resolution
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Safe Zone
  • Threat Management
  • Workplace Violence

Dorinda J. Lambert, Office of Counseling Services

Heather Reed, Office of Student Life

IV
Respect in the Workplace/Sexual Harassment Awareness
  • Respect
  • Sexual Harassment

Clyde Howard and

Pamela Foster, Office of Affirmative Action

V

Evaluating

Classified Work Performance/Coaching

  • Performacne Review
  • Coaching/Motivating

Karla Bylund,

HR Compensation & Classification

VI
Discipline/Absenteeism
  • Discipline Process
  • Absenteeism
  • Importance of Praise (video)
  • Certificates of Completion

Char Shropshire and

Gina Lowe, Employee Relations & Training

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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