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.

2009 Orientation Program Schedule

• January 2, 16, 30
• February 13, 27
• March 13, 27
• April 13, 24
• May 8, 22
• June 5, 19
• July 6, 17, 31
• August 14, 28
• September 11, 25
• October 9, 23
• November 6, 20
• December 4, 18

How to Get to the University of Connecticut Health Center
For new employee orientation, park lot M5 of the Munson Road Building

• Directions
• Campus Map (PDF)

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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 - Schedule
  Dr. Laurencin 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 Unit.
  
  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) (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.

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Management Development Program - Fall 2009
Target Audience:  Bargaining Unit Exempt Management and Bargaining Unit Supervisors


In our quest for management excellence, the Department of Human Resources, through Know Better Place, has established the Management Development Program. The primary goal is to provide our managers and supervisors with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed as a Health Center leader.

Experts in the areas of human resources, financial management, and compliance regulations guide participants through a variety of managerial topics. Course highlights include state and bargaining unit hiring procedures, the performance evaluation process, finance systems and conduct and compliance policies.

As Health Center leaders, our managers and supervisors are an integral part of developing an efficient and effective organization that will sustain and enhance the Health Center community. To this end, the Management Development Program assists them in this endeavor as we work toward becoming the employer of “first choice” in our region for people who want to be part of a caring, committed, talented and diverse workforce dedicated to advancing health and wellness for the people of Connecticut.

Course Schedules and Registration Information

• Courses are offered twice a year, March - June and September - December
• The course offerings are as follows: 2009 Fall Bargaining Unit Exempt Management Course Schedule and 2009 Fall Bargaining Unit Management Course Schedule
• All Bargaining Unit Exempt managers are required to begin their education within 6 months of appointment and complete all 15 sessions within 1 year
• Bargaining Unit Supervisors should contact Sandy Kressner regarding course enrollment
• Early registration is recommended
• Registration requests should be e-mailed to hrregistration@uchc.edu indicating the name/s and date/s of the courses

If you have any questions or for more information contact Sandy Kressner, 860-679-3419.

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