Disbursements is now offering monthly eCheck training sessions through the online Elluminate Live! platform. eCheck is a University eForm available in UMeNET that has replaced the paper check requisition process. The next online eCheck training is scheduled for Wednesday, September 15 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Log on to ULearn to sign up for the session. After registering, additional information regarding Elluminate Live! will be sent via e-mail. If you have any questions, please contact Allison Gilbert at agilbert2@miami.edu or 305-284-6787.

The way you organize your workspace and time plays a critical part in your personal and career development. This course provides you with the opportunity to learn important skills needed to get organized, stay organized, and manage your time effectively and efficiently. Note: This is a Series II core course for Emerging Leaders.

Miller School of Medicine campus: Wednesday, September 8 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Dominion Towers Parking Garage, Suite 155.

You must complete the corresponding online CBL prior to enrolling in the course. To register for the CBL and the live session, visit ulearn.miami.edu and follow the instructions to log on. For more information, call 305-243-3090 or 305-284-5110.

One of the best strategies for retaining talent is ensuring that the right candidate is placed in the best position. Several studies (The Saratoga Institute, the Society for Human Resource Management, and Hewitt Associates) estimate the cost of replacing talent at approximately 1.5 times the annual salary of the job opening. Hiring and Onboarding Talent addresses a methodology for hiring and retaining talent at UM. It gives an overview of the hiring process that includes everything from behavioral interviewing to onboarding, enabling leaders to hire employees who will contribute to a stable and high-performing team. Participants will focus on identifying talent needs, developing techniques to predict success based on past performance, creating an interview plan and peer interviewing process, developing a plan for onboarding, and retaining new talent.

Part I
Date: Wednesday, September 1
Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location: Miller School of Medicine campus, Dominion Parking Garage, Suite 155

Part II
Date: Thursday, September 9
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Miller School of Medicine campus, Dominion Parking Garage, Suite 155

You must complete the corresponding online CBL prior to enrolling in the course. To register for the CBL and the live session, visit ulearn.miami.edu and follow the instructions to log on. For more information, call 305-243-3090 or 305-284-5110.

ID thieves make a living from stealing sensitive information. As with any personal violation, having one’s identity stolen can create countless problems, including lasting emotional trauma. While it is not possible to completely prevent identity theft, there are ways to reduce risk and perhaps avoid becoming a victim of identity theft.

This seminar, sponsored by the Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP), will explore the impact of identity theft, review identity theft risk-reduction techniques, and review resources available to those recovering from identity theft. Rebeca Castro, community outreach advocate with Consumer Credit Counseling Service of South Florida, will help seminar participants develop an understanding of ways to protect one’s identity and what to do if personal information is stolen.

Coral Gables campus: Wednesday, September 8 from 12 to 1 p.m., McArthur Engineering Annex, Room 202.

Miller School of Medicine campus: Thursday, September 9 from 12 to 1 p.m., Medical Wellness Center Classroom.

To register, visit ULearn. For help with ULearn, call the Professional Development and Training Office at 305-284-5110 or 305-243-3090. Mac users: Please call the FSAP office at 305-284-6604 to register by phone.

Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) is an in-depth nationally recognized women’s self-defense program that teaches the basic principles of safety awareness, risk reduction, and practical physical defense techniques. The University of Miami Police Department is a designated R.A.D. program partner with several certified instructors. The philosophy and methods taught in this program were designed specifically for women, with the most common types of assault against women in mind. The Basic Physical Defense Program consists of 12 hours of instruction, divided into three evening sessions lasting four hours each. Classes consist of lecture, demonstration, drills, and final simulation exercises. The techniques are physically demanding, but not beyond the abilities of any dedicated woman. Space is limited; registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Course Dates
Tuesday, September 7 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. (Class 1 of 3)
Thursday, September 9 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. (Class 2 of 3)
Tuesday, September 14 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. (Class 3 of 3)

This is a three-session program where content builds upon itself. By registering, you are committing to attend all three classes. If you miss a class, you may NOT attend any subsequent classes within this course.

Location: Coral Gables campus. Exact location given after registration.

Fees
$35 for female students, faculty, and staff
$45 for non-UM affiliated females (public)
Payment is due via credit card when registering for the course online.

Sign-Up
Advance online registration required due to limited class size.
This is course #100907R.

Registration
Please only register if you are sure you will attend. Register online by completing a RAD Self-Defense Course Registration and Payment Form, accessible at www.miami.edu/police/selfdefense. Be sure to enter the correct course number on the form; this is course #100907R.

Within three business days of submitting an online registration and payment form, you will receive a confirmation e-mail advising you of your successful registration for the class, along with the class location and other pertinent information. You will also receive an e-mail payment receipt immediately after submitting an online registration. All correspondence will be via e-mail, so be sure to include a valid e-mail address on your registration form.

Additional up-to-date information on this and other self-defense classes is always available through the UMPD self-defense website: www.miami.edu/police/selfdefense. Call the UMPD Crime Prevention Office at 305-284-1105 if you have additional questions.