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Fall 2007 Graduates
Senior VP Finance & Administration
 

Certificate Program for Aspiring and New Managers

Members of Finance and Administration's cohort in the Aspiring Managers Program take a break from orientation in January for a photograph with Senior Vice President Tim Burgess and their Training and Development coordinators. Twenty F&A staff members were selected to participate in the second session of this program.

Program Description

The Certificate Program in the Foundations of Leadership and Management was created as a result of the Finance and Administration Diversity Committee’s recommendation for a leadership training program that emphasizes the development of basic business skills. This new program is designed to provide the new or aspiring supervisor in Finance and Administration with the requisite tools and skills to be an effective and successful supervisor at the University of Georgia.

This program has a comprehensive curriculum which expands the understanding of the role of supervisor. In addition to teaching fundamentals such as reading a budget and running effective meetings, the program hones participants’ writing and presentation skills, personal leadership development and team-building skills. It also includes a component on UGA’s history and culture. A certificate is awarded to each individual who completes the program.

The program consists of an orientation, 10 classes and pre- and post-tests. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, little or no supervisory experience (six months or less preferred), and be employed by UGA for a minimum of six months. This course is specifically designed to develop basic business skills for new or aspiring managers in Finance and Administration; therefore, participation is limited to employees within Finance and Administration. There are currently no new sessions of this course being offered beyond the spring 2008 session. Opportunities for future F&A development staff programs will continue to be investigated and implemented.

The schedule for the spring 2008 session is listed below:

Course Description Date
Orientation Introduction to the program, introduction to Finance and Administration.
1/10/08
8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Navigating the Waters Addresses UGA's unique culture, history, important facts; discusses ethical issues, responsibilities of supervisors; understanding diversity and creating an inclusive environment
1/24/08
8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Safety and Legal Issues Building safety and emergency response; EEOC, hiring, and legal issues such as ADA compliance and sexual harassment.
2/7/08
8:30 am - 1:00 pm
Business Writing Basics Fine-tune your business writing skills.
2/21/08
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Business Etiquette Business etiquette is still alive and well and necessary in the 21st century workplace! This contemporary seminar focuses on enhancing your professional networking skills including handling meetings and social situations.
3/6/08
12:30 – 4:30 pm

Speaking of Success Learn how to relax during any presentation, meeting or group discussion, and speak powerfully as yourself.
3/26/08
8:30 am – 4:00 pm

Hiring the Best Learn interviewing techniques and procedures for performance evaluations.
4/3/08
8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Finance and Accounting for Everyone This course will cover how to differentiate between finance and accounting, how to grasp accounting fundamentals, and how to analyze basic financial documents.
4/17/08
8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Exploring the Individual Myers-Briggs session.
4/24/08
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Leadership and Team Building Identify personal management style; success through team building.
5/1/08
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Managing Change, Managing Conflicts Study the effects of change in the workplace, how to manage change; examine conflict management.
5/15/08
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
FLMP Wrap Up Recap and wrap up!
5/29/08
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

 
 
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Senior VP for Finance & Administration
Administration Building
Athens, GA 30602-1671
(706) 542-1361 (phone) | (706) 542-3339 (fax)


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