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current course list for Leadership Academy

Current Offerings

Thank you for visiting the Leadership Academy web page.  The following information provides you a glimpse at the wide array of professional development programs offered during the Spring 2008 semester.  We hope you can attend at least one.

Register by logging into Training Online or call The Leadership Academy at 651-962-6900 or email us at ldrshp_acad@stthomas.edu.

Management Series

Hiring Seminar:  Making It Legal, Ethical, and Effective

Hiring the most qualified candidates has become increasingly challenging for many universities.  This phenomenon is not unique to St. Thomas.  Academic and administrative leaders play many roles, but few are more important than hiring the right people.  In doing so, hiring officials must answer many questions, and among these is whether the preferred candidate can help St. Thomas fulfill its institutional mission.  During this interactive three-hour seminar, we will explore several key elements of St. Thomas' selection process and the challenges these present for the University and hiring units.

Learning Objectives:

  • To gain a deeper understanding of your role as a hiring official or search committee member
  • To understand the important role that University policy, employment law, and institutional mission play in the search process
  • To learn how to frame and ask the tough questions while not offending or violating the law
  • To obtain additional strategies for obtaining the information you need from candidates

Who Should Attend?

  • Administrators, Department Chairs, Search Committee members, and Managers involved in the search and selection process
  • Campus community members with responsibility for hiring who are interested in learning more about the institutional effects of poor hiring decisions

Dates, Times, and Locations:

  • July 8th,    2:00-5:00 PM,  MCH 100
  • July 16th,  2:00-5:00 PM,  MOH 201
  • Sept 16th, 2:00-5:00 PM,  MCH 100
  • Sept 24th, 2:00-5:00 PM,  MOH 202

 

Nurturing Your Whole Self Series

Fat Facts

Saturated, monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, trans fatty acids...are all these terms regarding fat confusing?  This seminar will describe the benefits of fats, distinguish between the good and bad fats, identify sources of fat and provide the latest research on fats.  An excellent seminar for those looking for clarification on the different fats!
  • July 10th, 12:00-1:00, TMH 401

Family Tool Kit

Family relationships can be strengthened through thoughtful use of the family tool kit.  Helpful home relationships are created when family members understand how to work and play together.  Completing chores, managing allowances, holding family meetings and learning how to share thoughts and feelings develop lifelong skills.  Home is where the story begins.
  • August 4th, 12:00-1:00, MCH 100 

If you need additional information, please send an e-mail to the Leadership Academy at ldrshp_acad@stthomas.edu or call the Human Resources Department at 651/962-6510.  We welcome your inquiries and are interested in meeting your professional development needs.