This guide contains a comprehensive listing of the many diverse training
and development support programs and services currently available at
the University of Maryland. This page will link you to numerous campus
services and learning opportunites. Most significantly, it will help
you achieve your developmental goals which, in turn, will support University
initiatives.
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Career Center
www.CareerCenter.umd.edu
301-314-7225
Open Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
The Career Center provides a number of resources and employment services
for faculty and staff. To learn more about any of these resources and
services explained below, refer to the Career Center's website.
Programs and Services
Career and Employment Resource Room
The Career Center's Resource Room holds a multimedia collection of
materials on career planning, gaining experience, applying to graduate/professional
school, and job search skills such as resume writing and interviewing.
Resources include computer-assisted career exploration; job listings
for part-time, internship and full-time opportunities; computers
with an Internet connection and an extensive employer information
collection.
Career Series
The Career Center offers a series of workshops each semester which
include topics such as resume writing, interviewing, career and job
fair preparation, graduate school application, how to access TERP
Online, and job searching. See the "What's Happening Now" section
of the Career Center's website for times, dates, and locations.
TERP Online
(The Employment Registration Program) Online provides a list of current
job listings (full-time, part-time, internship and graduate assistantships)
maintained by the Career Center. Faculty and staff may log onto TERP
Online as a guest
by following the instructions on the main menu screen. As a guest,
your access is limited to viewing job listings without the contact
information and on-campus interview schedules without sign-up capabilities.
Publications
TerpWorks is a newsletter published each semester which is filled with
local and national career and employment information, including career
trends by field, employment outlook for those entering the job market, "real
world" tips from employers and alumni, and much more. The Career
Planning Manual, published once each year, covers career planning,
conducting a job search, and applying to graduate school, and includes
excellent guides to resume writing and successful interviewing. Refer
to highlights on the Career Center's website or pick up your free
copies of both publications at the Center.
Liaisons to the Career Center
Faculty and staff who want to stay abreast of activities may want to
become liaisons to the Career Center. The role of the liaison is
to help students "connect" with
the Career Center. Liaisons receive information, newsletters and announcements
of upcoming special events. With this information, the liaison is
able to connect students and faculty within their departments to
relevant career planning and employment
information. For more information, contact the Career Center.
Curriculum Development
Faculty and staff may wish to collaborate with
Career Center staff about integrating career-related topics into classroom
curriculum. A Center liaison is assigned to each college or school
to assist faculty and staff and
to encourage collaborative programs to increase students' career development.
You can find the appropriate liaison by checking the Academic and Outreach
Section of our staff listing, available on the Center's website.
Outreach
Career Center staff welcome opportunities to speak on career-related
topics to classes. Consider having a speaker from the Career Center
cover your class should you be out of town for a conference or have
other schedule conflicts that necessitate canceling your class. Contact
Becky Weir, Assistant Director for Academic Outreach and Special
Programs at 310-314-7225 to discuss your outreach project.
Special Events
Career Center staff is available to assist faculty and staff who would
like to offer special events such as panels, guest speakers or job
fairs for students in their departments.
Student Referrals
Faculty and staff are encouraged to refer students to the Career Center
who are looking for assistance in any of the following areas: finding
a job, choosing a major or career, and applying to graduate or professional
school.
More Information
Contact the Center at 301-314-7225 or go to www.CareerCenter.umd.edu.
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The Center for Health and Wellbeing, located in the Campus Recreation
Center, is an extension of the University Health Center. The Center
for Health and Wellbeing offers a variety of programs aimed at helping
employees improve the quality of their life through health education
and maintenance programs and services.
Programs/Services
Diet Analysis
Do you want to eat healthier? Come in for a personal diet analysis.
Call 301-314-1493 to schedule an appointment.
Stress Reduction
Are you feeling stressed? Stop by to talk with a peer educator or Health
Educator about ways to manage your stress.
Wellness Prescriptions
Have you lost your motivation to follow positive healthy life-style
habits? Come in for a free wellness prescription to help get back
on track! Call 301-314-1493 to schedule an appointment with a Health
Educator.
Health Risk Assessment (HRA)
How healthy are you? Stop by to undergo a free Health Risk Assessment
to find out how healthy you are.
Center for Health and Wellbeing Health Promotion Programs
Do you want to learn how to live a healthier life? The Center offers
a variety of health programs on a regular basis. To obtain the current
schedule of classes, visit the Center or the Center's website at:
www.health.umd.edu/chwb/index.html. To schedule a Health Educator
to come to your organization, contact the Center at 301-314-1493.
Please call for Nutritionist drop in hours. These visits are free
of charge.
More Information
Contact Tracy Zeeger at 301-314-1493, send an email to chwb@health.umd.edu,
visit the Center in Room 0121 of the Campus Recreation Center or go
to the Center's website at: www.health.umd.edu/chwb/index.html.
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Department of Environmental Safety (DES)
www.des.umd.edu
301-405-3960
The Department of Environmental Safety (DES) provides
technical, regulatory, and related management services to the University
of Maryland community
in order to achieve a safe and healthful campus environment in compliance
with environment and life safety regulations and standards. DES takes
a leadership role
in working with students, faculty, and staff to arrive at innovative,
cost-effective solutions in response to their needs and to create
a culture in which all share the responsibility for an environmentally
safe campus.
Programs and Services
Biological Safety
Emergency Response Environmental Affairs
Fire Marshall’s Office
Hazardous Waste Management
Industrial Hygiene
Insurance Services
Occupational Safety and Health
Radiation Safety
Risk Management and Communication
Workers’ Compensation
Code Services and Natural Resource Permitting
Safety & Health Committees
Training Programs
DES offers many training programs, some are online. DES will also
design or customize a safety training program to meet specific requirements
or needs. Some classes are offered in Spanish.
To decide which training programs are required, consult the DES Website
www.des.umd.edu for the Supervisor Questionnaire. Once training needs
are determined, the training can be completed online (if available)
or registration can be completed for other courses. Training courses
include:
*Asbestos Awareness
* Bloodborne Pathogens
* Chemical Hygiene
* Confined Space Entry
* Diving Safety
* Electrical Safety
* Ergonomics
* Fall Protection
* Fire Extinguisher
* Fire Safety & Building Evacuation
* Forklift Safety
* Formaldehyde
* Hazard Communication
* Hazardous Waste Generator
* Hearing Conservation
* Lab Safety Specialty Topics
* Laser Safety * Lead Awareness
* Lockout/ Tagout
* Methylene Chloride
* Natural Resources Protection
* New Lab Researcher Training
* OSHA Safety- Design & Construction
* Particle Accelerator
* Personal Protective Equipment
* Passenger Van Driver Safety
* Radiation Producing Devices
* Radiation Safety
* Radioactive Waste Generator
* Respiratory Protection
* Safety Orientation For Lab Assistants
* Spill Prevention Control
* Trenching and Shoring
* X-Ray Radiation
More Information
Contact 301-405-3960 or go to www.des.umd.edu.
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Distance Education Technology & Services
www.dets.umd.edu
301-405-4910
DETS delivers graduate and undergraduate engineering programs, seminars,
and lectures to individuals and organizations throughout the world.
In addition, we provide students and faculty with technology and associated
services designed to compliment the on-campus learning experience.
Please browse our web site for detailed information about our services.
More Information
Contact Erica Lupo-McCauley at 301-405-4910 or elupo@umd.edu
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Faculty Staff Assistance Program (FSAP)
www.health.umd.edu/fsap
301-314-8170/8099
The Faculty Staff Assistance Program is part of the University Health
Center and assists employees and their family members with such concerns
as job difficulties; alcohol and drug problems; marital and family
problems; emotional distress (anxiety, depression, stress related disorders,
etc.); legal and financial issues.
Programs and Services
• The FSAP is available to meet with employees for assessment,
referral and in many instances, short-term counseling services at no
cost, for up to 10 visits.
• The FSAP's Emergency Loan Fund (FSAP-ELF) assists UM faculty
and staff members who are experiencing a personal financial emergency
and have exhausted all other avenues of support. For more information
about applying for an emergency loan or contributing to the loan fund,
call 301-314-8093 or FSAP at 301-314-8170 or 301- 314-8099.
• FSAP Counselors are available to provide presentations on
a variety of topics including, managing stress; supervising the hard
to reach employee; negotiating conflict; effective interventions for
substance abusing employees and family members; preventing violence
at work; and AIDS in the workplace. Counselors are also available to
meet with departments for a debriefing following a death or other traumatic
event.
• FSAP is available to consult with supervisors and department
heads regarding how to best handle a difficult employee or a difficult
situation at work. Guidance is provided on how to best refer an employee
to the FSAP, with an emphasis on early intervention and attention to
problems.
More Information
Contact the Center at 301-314-8170/8099 or go to www.health.umd.edu/fsap.
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James MacGregor Burns Academy of Leadership
The Center for Consultation and Training
www.academy.umd.edu
301-405-6100
The Center for Consultation and Training is dedicated to providing
leading edge and boundary-bridging consultation and training to diverse
sectors and communities. The Center offers a variety of programs and
training that cover a broad range of critical issues facing leaders
in various sectors of life. All training and development efforts are
produced in connection to the work in the scholarship and education
arms of the overall Academy. With this connection in mind, the Center
aims to influence and be influenced by both those in leadership research
and education as well as those with direct "on the ground" leadership
Programs and Services
• Introductory leadership seminars, experiential leadership
conferences, consultation, coaching and custom designed training events.
• The Leadership Experience, the signature event of the Center
for Consultation and Training.
More Information
Contact the Center at 301-405-6100 or Training@academy.umd.edu.
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Office for Organizational Effectiveness (OOE)
www.provost.umd.edu/OOE/
301-405-7584
The Office for Organizational Effectiveness (OOE) offers a full range
of leadership and organizational development services, including: design
and facilitation of processes for strategic planning, organizational
assessment and change, team effectiveness, retreat design and facilitation,
conflict resolution, and individual leadership coaching. OOE works
collaboratively with clients, providing customized services specifically
tailored to leaders, departments and groups who want to change, improve,
understand, organize, discuss, decide and/or achieve. Clients include
vice presidents, deans, chairs, directors, managers and their division,
college, department, unit or team.
Programs and Services
1. Leadership Development
•
Executive Coaching for leaders: deans, directors and department heads
•
Transition Coaching for leaders new to their leadership position or
to the campus
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Professional Coaching for managers: becoming more effective or developing
new skills
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Paired Coaching for two or more leaders needing to resolve differences
so they can work in close collaboration
2. Organizational Growth and Change
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Partner to create comprehensive strategic planning processes
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Design and conduct departmental retreats
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Conduct organizational climate assessments
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Customize and facilitate team-building and group problem-solving processes
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Plan and facilitate large and small group meetings
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Design focus group protocol sand train internal facilitators
3. Conflict Resolution and Communication
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Work with departments to mediate and resolve conflicts
•
Help groups address the underlying communication issues that can lead
to misunderstanding and conflict
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Provide communication skill development to groups, pairs, or individuals
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Coach leaders to effectively resolve conflicts in their colleges or
departments
These services are provided by OOE staff and members of the Peer Consulting
Network (PCN). Network members are faculty and staff from across
the campus who bring a range of diverse professional and life expertise
to their roles as campus organizational consultants. They receive
intensive training and support from the OOE staff and work in partnership
with them. For information about becoming a PCN member, contact OOE
Director Vicky Foxworth at 301- 405-5249.
OOE is partially subsidized by the Office of the Vice President for
Academic Affairs and Provost. There is a fee for OOE services. OOE
is committed to serving campus clients and, due to the generous support
of the Provost, is often able to price individual contracts to match
a client’s needs and resources.
More Information
Contact OOE at 301-405-7584 or go to www.provost.umd.edu/OOE/. All
services are strictly confidential.
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The Office of Data Administration manages the institutional
data of the University of Maryland to provide reliable, accurate,
secure, accessible
data to meet the strategic and management needs at all campus levels.
Programs and Services
BrioQuery Explorer
BrioQuery Explorer is a query tool used in conjunction with the UM
Data Warehouse for the retrieval of data extracted from selected
transactional systems on campus such as PHR and SIS. The Office of
Data Administration conducts monthly training sessions on the use
of this tool including:
• Creating and refining queries
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Retrieving data
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Creating detail and pivot reports
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Preparing for data training
Data Training: Faculty, Staff, Student, Budget and Grants Data Subsets
Data Training is a requirement of the UM Data Warehouse Account Agreement
for adhoc query users and data training sessions are offered by the
individual service units who manage the data. These training sessions
focus on the data to be accessed by the user: understanding the data;
responsible use of the data; retrieving the data; and building and
refining detail, pivot and chart reports to present data in an understandable
and meaningful format. The service units that offer training sessions
include:
• University Human Resources - Payroll and Human Resources (PHR)
data
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Office of the Registrar - student records and registration and scheduling
data
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Budget and Fiscal Analysis for Budget data
•
Research Administration and Advancement for ORAA data
•
Graduate School for graduate student applications data
Academic Resource System (ARS)
The Academic Resource System is the on-line application for the processing
of appointments for faculty and exempt staff within the Academic
Affairs, OIT and the Graduate School. Monthly training sessions are
offered to users in the functional roles of Creator or Reviewer in
ARS.
More Information
For class schedule and registration information, contact either Andrew
Graddy at 301-405-6473 or agraddy@umd.edu or Siemy Khan at 301-405-3405
or siemyk@umd.edu.
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Background Information
The Office of Human Relations Programs, the equity compliance and
diversity education arm of the Office of the President, investigates
and resolves complaints of discrimination in accordance with the process
set forth in the university Human Relations Code, and develops and
implements a broad range of proactive multicultural educational programs
for faculty, staff, and students.
In accordance with the university mission and strategic plan, the
Office of Human Relations Programs advises and assists the President
in the promotion of excellence through diversity and the development
of unity in diversity.
The Office of Human Relations Programs sponsors initiatives that promote
intergroup relationship building, sexual harassment prevention, hate
crimes prevention, and processes complaints of discrimination following
procedures set forth in the University’s Human Relations Code
The Office of Human Relations Programs facilitates partnership building
between various constituencies of students, faculty, and staff on the
broad range of dimensions of diversity as they impact schooling and
are oriented toward the realization of an inclusive and therefore affirming
environment for every citizen of the university community across the
broad range of diversity. These dimensions include race; color, creed,
ethnicity; language; national and/or geographic origin; socioeconomic
class; employment status; educational level; sex and gender; gender
identity and expression; sexual orientation; marital status; familial
configuration; physical, developmental and psychological disability;
religious, spiritual, faith-based, or secular affiliation; age and
generation; physical appearance; environmental concern; political association;
and, those based on the exercise of rights secured by the First Amendment
of the United States Constitution.
The Office of Human Relations Programs is responsible for initiating
action in compliance with institutional, state, and federal directives
to provide equal education and employment opportunities for university
students, faculty, and staff members. We also monitor the outcomes
of actions taken in this regard, reporting our findings to the President,
the Campus Senate, and to the campus community at large. We provide
students, faculty, and staff with general information on equity efforts
and on the status of equity and compliance matters at the university.
The efforts of the Office of Human Relations Programs are directed
toward the development of our students, faculty, and staff becoming
principled leaders, predisposed to progressive action; becoming democratic
citizens as outstanding in what they do as in who they are with respect
to their commitment to furthering the tenets of equity and justice
for all.
Programs and Services
Legal Compliance Workshops
Opportunities for students, faculty and staff to engage in training
related to University, state and federal policies and regulations.
Workshops can be tailored to meet the specific needs of participants.
Topics include, but are not limited to:
• Understanding the University's Human Relations Code
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Negotiating the Grievance Resolution Process
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Sexual Harassment Prevention
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Hate Crimes Prevention (conducted in partnership with Student Affairs
and Campus Police)
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Peer Mediation
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General Mediation and Conflict Resolution
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Alternative Dispute Resolution
•
Cross-Cultural Restorative Justice
Multicultural Education and Multicultural Organizational Development
Workshops
Opportunities for students, faculty and staff to learn about specific
aspects of diversity and connect these aspects to everyday life within
the home and work environment, the community and the larger society.
Workshops can be tailored to meet the specific needs of participants.
Topics include, but are not limited to:
• History of Diversity at Maryland
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Understanding Diversity
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Intersections of Race, Ethnicity, Language & Geographic Origin
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Socioeconomic Class Background and Employment Status
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Gender, Sex, Gender Identity and Expression, and Sexual Orientation
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Religious, Spiritual, Faith-Based, and Secular Affiliation
•
Age and Generational Concerns
•
Physical, Developmental and Psychological Components of Disability
•
Size and Appearance Issues
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Multicultural Curriculum Development Across Disciplines
•
Multicultural Organizational Development
More Information
Contact OHRP at (301) 405-2838 or go to www.ohrp.umd.edu .
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Office of Information Technology (OIT)
www.training.umd.edu
301-405-0443
The Office of Information Technology is responsible for the operations
and enterprise applications for UM as well as academic, distributive,
networking, and telecommunication services.
Programs and Services
Electronic Workplace Initiative
An on-line collection of information designed to help employees develop
the computer skills necessary to become familiar with electronic
forms application software used by all campus employees to perform
university business. For more information, go to the Electronic Workplace
Initiative website at www.bpr.umd.edu.
Technology Skills and Development
Instructor-led training for employees who have a basic familiarity
with the computer desktop environment. Several programs are available
to develop or enhance skills in software such Dreamweaver, the Microsoft
Office suite as well as web site development. For more information,
go to the Technology Skills
and Development website at www.umd.edu/ShortCourses.
Office of Information Technology (OIT)
Data Warehouse Training
Instructor-led training for BrioQuery Enterprise Explorer and data
training in the use of data subsets specific to the UM Data Warehouse
is provided by the OIT Office of Data Administration. In order to
participate in this training, you must apply for a UM Data Warehouse
account and have access to the BrioQuery
client software. For more information, see www.oit.umd.edu/units/dataadmin/DataWarehouse/Checklist
Faculty Instructional Technology Training
Training in the design and administration of WebCT on-line course environments,
HTML, web page design, developing electronic classroom presentations,
video capture, editing and more is provided. For more information,
go to the Faculty Instructional Technology Training website at www.oit.umd.edu/IIT.
More Information
Contact OIT at 301-405-0443 or um-training@umd.edu or www.training.umd.edu.
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Office of Research Administration and Advancement (ORAA)
Office of Contract and Grant Accounting (OCGA)
www.umresearch.umd.edu/ORAA
301-405-4178
The Office of Research Administration and Advancement
(ORAA) is responsible for identifying sources of extramural funds
for research and scholarly
activities, coordinating the submission of research proposals to
potential sponsors, negotiating awards and providing pre-and- post-award
administration
of existing awards. ORAA actively works to assist faculty and staff
to obtain and manage funded projects.
The Office of Contract and Grant Accounting (OCGA) supports the University
research community by monitoring the fiscal aspects of sponsored research
awards. OCGA prepares financial reports and ensures that the University
is reimbursed for the expenses associated with sponsored research.
Programs and Services
UM Research Certificate Program
• Sponsored Projects Overview
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OMB Circular A21
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OMB Circular A110
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OMB Circular A133
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Purchasing and Travel on Sponsored Projects
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Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
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Budgeting
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UM Research Policies
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What Makes a Good Grant
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UM Assurances
•
Role of Department Business Transfer
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Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer
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Accounting for Sponsored Projects
•
Role of Philanthropy
More Information
For class schedule and registration information, contact either Anne
Geronimo at 301-405-4178 or ageronimo@umresearch.umd.edu or
visit the website www.umresearch.umd.edu/ORAA .
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University Human Resources
Employee Training and Development Office (ET&D)
www.uhr.umd.edu
301-405-5651
The Employee Training and Development Office, a
department within University Human Resources, provides programs and
consulting services
to support the growth of UM employees and departments. ET&D's focus
is on strengthening employee performance.
Programs and Services
Training and Development Programs
ET&D offers a variety of professional development training programs
throughout the year. Programs are offered in key skill areas such as
the PRD process, administration, management, supervision, communication
and interpersonal effectiveness. The training schedule is updated twice
a year (spring/summer, fall/winter). All employees are eligible to
attend classes and some classes require a fee. To view the current
training schedule and to register for classes, go to ET&D's training
website at www.training.umd.edu.
Customized Training
ET&D can customize the training and delivery of any course offering
to meet a department's specific needs. Customized training can be offered
in topic areas such as customer service, management and supervisory
skills, strategic planning, goal setting, managing change and PRD.
Contact the ET&D office at 301-405-5651 for more information.
More Information
Contact ET&D at 301-405-5651 or traindev@mail.umd.edu or go to
www.uhr.umd.edu.
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University Health Center (UHC)
www.health.umd.edu
301-314-8180
The University Health Center provides many health services
and education programs as well as employee assistance programs. The
UHC is located
on Campus Drive, directly across the street from the Stamp Student
Union.
Programs and Services
International Travel Clinic
The International Travel Clinic (ITC) provides international travelers
with necessary immunizations, medications, and medical supplies.
The ITC has up-to-the-minute worldwide information about health and
travel conditions from the World Health Organization, the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention, and the State Department. There
is a fee for this service. To schedule an appointment, call 301-314-8184.
Health Promotion Programs
The Health Promotion department offers a wide variety of workshops
and presentations including smoking cessation, nutrition and stress
management programs. There may be a minimal fee for certain workshops.
For more information regarding these programs, contact the Health
Center at 301-314-8128 or visit the website.
The Health Center provides the following services for a fee:
• Therapeutic Massage
•
Physical Therapy
•
Walk-In/Urgent Care
•
Pharmacy
•
Full Service Laboratory
•
Acupuncture
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Blood Pressure Monitoring (free blood pressure reading)
•
Allergy Clinic
•
Nutrition
More Information
Contact the Center at 301-314-8180 or go to www.health.umd.edu.
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University of Maryland Counseling Center (CC)
University Parent Consultation and Child Evaluation Service (UPCCES)
www.counseling.umd.edu
301-314-7673
The University Parent Consultation and Child Evaluation Service
(UPCCES), a division of the Counseling Center since 1964, is a campus service
specifically for the
children, adolescents and families of University employees, alumni and students.
Confidential counseling, consultation and assessments are available for children
and adolescents ages 4 to 18.
Programs and Services
UPCCES services are confidential, offered for a nominal fee and include:
• Individual and group counseling to cope with a range of issues
which may effect functioning and quality of life. Counseling addresses
school and learning, attention span, behavior, depression, anger, nervousness,
divorce, parent-child relationships, coping with violence, grief and
loss, cultural adjustment, social skills and coping with stressful
circumstances.
•
Parent consultation to assist parents with understanding and promoting
childrens' growth at home and school and to help with issues such as
parenting skills, single parenting, and stress reduction.
•
Psychological evaluation to assess learning, achievement, emotions,
and behavior. School consultation including classroom observations,
teacher conferences, and monitoring
school performance.
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Consultation with the Center for Young Children, the on-campus preschool
where many employees enroll their children.
•
Campus outreach and consultation for on-campus organizations, departments,
and individuals working with or concerned about the mental health of
children and adolescents.
•
Consultation and support for parents of college students. Phone and
email consultation parentwarmline@umd.edu) is available on issues related
to college students' mental health and adjustment at the University
of Maryland.
•
Training for advanced graduate students interested in psychology.
More Information
Contact Dr. Beth Warner at 301-314-7673, by email at bwarner1@umd.edu or go to www.counseling.umd.edu.
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University of Maryland Libraries
User Education Services
www.lib.umd.edu
301-405-9070/9254
The University of Maryland Libraries offers a variety of services
and classes to students, faculty and staff to assist in learning about
and using the Libraries’ resources and gathering needed information
for research.
How do I …?
…
learn about doing library research? Learn how to check out and renew
items? Learn how to configure my laptop in the library? Learn how to
submit an interlibrary loan? Learn where to get help with my research?
All these questions and more can be answered by visiting How do I…?
at: www.lib.umd.edu/how.html
Finding Books, Videos, Government Documents, and more!
Use the Libraries’ Catalog to locate research materials owned
by the 8 College Park campus Libraries (one library is in Rockville,
MD), as well as materials owned by the 16 University System of Maryland
and Affiliated Institutions libraries state-wide: catalog.umd.edu
Finding Journal Articles, Dissertations, Newspaper Articles, and more!
Use the Libraries’ Research Port as a gateways to getting access
to 300+ journal databases, and a large (and growing) collection of
e-journals: researchport.umd.edu
Guides to: Information Resources, and Research & Library
Skills
What library resources can I use to research microbiology, criminal
justice, Japanese art, U.S. patents, government statistics, or multi-national
corporations? Consult a guide to information resources. Subject specialist
librarians carefully create these authoritative guides on a wide
variety of subjects. A detailed list of subject guides is available
at: www.lib.umd.edu/UES/library_guides.html
Requesting Library Instruction (Orientation)
UM faculty and instructors are invited to request library instruction
for their courses, by contacting the appropriate subject specialist
librarian at: www.lib.umd.edu/UES/specialists.html If there is no
subject specialist listed for a particular department, contact User
Education Services at 301-405-9070 or 301-405-9254 and the request
will be forwarded to the appropriate person.
Research Resources for University Courses
Web pages (or online tutorials) are designed to complement the subject
specific classes taught by librarians. They contain links to online
and print resources useful for research projects in all disciplines,
from AASP 202 to WMST 496. A listing of these course related Web
pages can be found at: www.lib.umd.edu/UES/tutorials.html
Ask for Research Assistance?
Understanding the physical layout and services provided by the Libraries
can be challenging. Until you gain more experience, it might be difficult
for you to know what are the best library resources to use, and where
they are located. Librarians are ready, willing and able to help
you. All you have to do is ask for help. You can communicate with
librarians via chat, e-mail, phone, and in-person. Visit: www.lib.umd.edu/help.html
Introduction to GIS (Geographic Information Systems) Workshops
There are three workshops (basic, intermediate, advanced) offered by
librarians from the Government Documents and Maps Collection, that
introduce the operations of the GIS using ArcView software, as well
as cover the more complex query and analytical functions of ArcView.
Workshops are free, but advance registration is required. Go to:
www.lib.umd.edu/GOV/gisworkshop.html
More Information
Contact the Library at 301-405-9070/9254 or go to www.lib.umd.edu.
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