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	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