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Education
The Human Resources Organization and Staff Development (OSD) division
offers a variety of free in-house learning opportunities, which include
professional development courses, consultation services, executive coaching,
strategic planning, organizational development, and team building. These
services focus on providing the University of Connecticut Health Center employees and departments
opportunities for enhancing their work environment and career.
In-House Learning
Opportunities

The University of Connecticut Health Center
Educational Offerings Schedule outlines the many classes available.
Pre-registration is required for enrollment in all training classes. Click
on the links below for a list of current offerings and course descriptions.
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Registration

To register for a course, first obtain approval from your immediate
supervisor/manager and register online at
www.healthstream.com/hlc/uchc. For directions on online registration click the
link below.
You may also register through
email at
hrregistration@uchc.edu. Please include in the email that you have
received approval from your immediate supervisor/manager, indicate the
class, date and time.
You may fax your registration
using the University of Connecticut Health Center registration form and faxing it to 860-679-1051.
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New Employee Orientation Program
Target Audience: NEW
EMPLOYEES

The University of Connecticut Health Center wishes to extend a warm welcome to all its new
employees.
New Employee Orientation introduces the individual to the multi-faceted
aspects of the University of Connecticut Health Center. The new employee will be given an overview of the organization that
includes its dynamic history, current and future endeavors, and an insight
into where they, as a new University of Connecticut Health Center community member, will fit
into
the beautiful mosaic that makes up the Health Center workforce.
Participants will benefit from the orientation program by:
- Learning about the institution's mission and vision.
- Understanding the organizational structure and initiatives.
- Meeting other members of the University of Connecticut Health Center community.
- Receiving information regarding state and federal regulatory
requirements and OSHA safety training.
- Learning about the many employee benefits offered at the University
of Connecticut Health
Center.
- Signing up for employment benefits.
- Obtaining your University of Connecticut Health Center ID card.
A continental breakfast will be provided.
2008 Orientation Program Schedule
- January 4, 18
- February 1, 15, 29
- March 14, 28
- April 11, 25
- May 9, 23
- June 6, 20
- July 7, 18
- August 1, 15, 29
- September 12, 26
- October 10, 24
- November 7, 21
- December 5, 19
How to Get to the University of Connecticut Health Center
For new employee orientation, park in Lot 2 or 3. A shuttle bus will
take you to the designated orientation location.
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Compliance Training

The University of Connecticut Health Center offers a variety of state, federal and
agency driven compliance education. Mandatory education is assigned upon hire or promotion. Assignments are determined by job title and duties. OSD will send letters to advise employee of the assignments.
All assignments are made and tracked on the HealthStream Learning Center
website.
Available programs:
- Diversity Awareness Training -
Schedule
- HIPPA Privacy and Security Training
- OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Training
- Managing a Harassment Free and Respectful Workplace: Dr.
Deckers has proposed that we all continue to work toward assuring that
as members of the Health Center community we respect and learn from each
other, value and encourage teamwork, and eliminate old concepts and
prejudices. In support of creating and maintaining an
organizational culture aligned with this mindset, and in support of our
diversity strategy to create an inclusive environment, we have a new
training program entitled "Managing a Harassment-Free and Respectful
Workplace." This program was designed by an outside company with
over 30 years of experience in organizational development. We have
invested in this program and have four certified trainers in the
HR/Organization and Staff Development Department.
All managerial staff including academic staff members who supervise
employee and/or students, are required to attend the training session
entitles "Managing a Harassment-Free and Respectful Workplace."
For directions on self registering, click
Instructions for Self Enrollment in Health Stream Learning Center (HLC)
(158K PDF). Dates, times and location will be available to view
once you log in to self register.
If you have any questions, please call (860) 679-2752 or email
hrregistration@uchc.edu.
State Sponsored Programs (DAS) State In-Service Training
Program
The In-Service
training program provides high-quality, diverse training opportunities to
all Connecticut state employees through a partnership of the
Department of Administrative Services and the Community College System.
Registration for Spring 2008 is underway and all registration forms are due
on January 31, 2008. No late registrations will be accepted.
Click her for a registration form.
Printed copies of the catalog are available at the following locations:
- Hospital Administration
- Human Resources
- Executive Vice President's Office
- Dental Dean's Office
- Medical Dean's Office
- Correctional Managed Health Care Administrative Office (Exchange)
- Dowling South (front desk/reception desk)
- UConn Health Partners - West Hartford
- Munson Road (security desk)
Visit
www.commnet.edu/inservice
for an online version of the catalog.
Directions on how to register:
- Send the completed UCHC Registration Form, with supervisors
signature, either by FAX 679-1051 or to Department of Human Resources,
ATT: Rosie Rodriguez mail code 4035k, NO LATER THAN noon,
January 31, 2008 and;
- Complete and mail a transfer voucher with a hard copy of the
registration to Department of Human Resources ATT: Rosie Rodriguez
MC 4035 no later than January 31, 2008.
For more information call Rosie Rodriguez at (860) 679-2523.
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Bargaining Unit Exempt Management Development Program
Target Audience: BU Exempt Management

We recognize that our managers are all important to achieving the Health
Center's mission to become the employer of choice in our region for people
who want to be part of a caring committed, diverse and talented workforce
dedicated to advancing health and wellness for the people of Connecticut.
In support of the mission, OSD has designed a Bargaining Unit Exempt
Management Development Training Program with the goal of providing our
management staff with the tools needed to be successful at the Health
Center.
The program focuses on competencies in the areas of Human Resources
Management, Financial Management, and Compliance Regulations. Training
sessions are offered twice a year from March - June and September -
December.
By participating in the program managers will:
- Gain an understanding of their role and responsibilities as a manger
at the Health Center.
- Learn approaches for hiring staff within the state system and
unionized environment.
- Identify effective techniques for recognizing employees.
- Gain an understanding of their responsibilities with the performance
evaluation process, as well as the process for counseling and
disciplining.
- Learn the steps in teh UCHC budget process and how to read and
interpret financial reports.
Registration
Register by emailing
hrregistration@uchc.edu. In the email indicate the course name
and date of the course. For a listing of the current schedule
click the following link:
BU Exempt Management Development Program Calendar.
If you have any questions or for more information contact Sandy Kressner
at (860) 679-3419.
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Still have questions? Look for answers on our Education and Training
Opportunities Frequently Asked
Questions page.
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