HRS Training Materials
A great many training resources are grouped together to address specific professional areas or audiences. Look for links to the following:
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AIS: DEPPS This course is not typically included on the training calendar. However, both departmental and one-on-one offerings of this training can be requested through
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- Alcohol and Drug
See "Workplace Issues and Concerns"
- Annual Reviews
See "Supervisor as Performance Manager: Developing and Conducting Annual Reviews" - Asbestos Awareness for Construction Personnel
This entry level course meets the Washington Department of Labor and Industries requirements for awareness training for construction personnel whose work may involve contact with and potential disturbance of asbestos-containing materials (ACM).
Presentation Notes | PowerPoint Presentation - Asbestos Awareness for Custodial and Maintenance Personnel
This entry level course meets the Washington Department of Labor and Industries requirements for awareness training for custodial and maintenance personnel whose work may involve contact with and potential disturbance of asbestos-containing materials (ACM).
Presentation Notes | PowerPoint Presentation
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- Bargaining Units
See "Labor Relations"
- Basic Copyright Law
This class addresses Basic Copyright Law as it applies to life on campus including using the internet, using print materials without permission, the concept and parameters surrounding “fair use,” obtaining permission, and avoiding infringement claims against you and the university.
Presentation Notes | PowerPoint Presentation
- Basic Talisma Training
This training session is designed to help academic coordinators set up their Talisma work space and to learn the basic terminology and work functions of Talisma.
Presentation Notes | PowerPoint Presentation
- Beyond the H-1B: Sponsoring Employees with Permanent Residency
This course discusses information on the various ways WSU sponsors H-1B temporary workers with permanent residency status. This course also looks at the details of handling special requirements, how departments may go about sponsoring employees, and will compare and contrast the categories of timeliness, steps, retrogression, and need for teaching duties.
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- Computer Use
See “Computer and Network Security Awareness” and "State Ethics Law”
Create Your Own Web Page This hands-on computer lab is designed for people who want to create their first WEB page and want to learn something about the language behind the scenes. Basic HTML instruction is given, along with information on how to link pages, insert graphics, and add color. (Note: It is highly recommended that you bring your UNIX username and password with you to the lab. This may be different than your Net ID and password. In order to get this information, simply call the IT Accounts Desk at 509-335-3663. Also, please bring a floppy disk or thumb drive if you want to save your Web page for future use.
Presentation Notes |
PowerPoint Presentation
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- Data Warehouse Training
See "Business Objects Training" - Department Pay
Resource List - DEPPS
See "AIS: DEPPS"
- Discipline
See "Supervisor as Performance Manager: Corrective Action and Discipline"
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- E-Mail Etiquette
These notes are designed to help WSU employees and students make the most out of the Outlook E-mail system. They address issues of e-mail etiquette, connecting to the system from off campus, and e-mail folders, functions, and managements tips.
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- Effort Certification and Cost Sharing
See Research Administration Series for complete details.
- Employee Benefits Orientation
Directed toward new Washington State University employees who would like more information about their benefits, this orientation provides detailed explanations concerning various insurance and retirement options. Participants learn more about their choices so they can make informed decisions about their future benefits.
Orientation Website
- Employing H-1B Workers and Immigrant Tracker Training
H-1B requirements and process, from case initiation to bringing the H-1B employee on board, are described in this course. Also, WSU’s on-line immigration case management system is examined.
Presentation Notes | PowerPoint Presentation
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Issues in Recruitment and Hiring
This course focuses upon EEO/AA/ADA issues as related to recruitment and selection of employees. It includes strategies for making the best use of advertising, screening applications, and interviewing.
Ethics Training
See "State Ethics Law"
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- F-1 OPT Status and Beyond . . . Temporary and Permanent Immigration Options after Graduation
This course discusses how students can remain in lawful work status after graduation. Topics include OPT status, O-1, E-3 options, as well as dos and don'ts of employer sponsorship.
Presentation Notes | PowerPoint Presentation - F&A Space Survey
This training is to assist with the space survey with room type and function distinctions.
The distinctions amongst the various Functions are discussed, and how to approach a percentage of time analysis of the use of a room.
Handout | Presentation Notes | PowerPoint Presentation - Faculty Recruitment and Search Committee Training
This training is to assist with the space survey with room type and function distinctions.
The distinctions amongst the various Functions are discussed, and how to approach a percentage of time analysis of the use of a room.
Presentation Notes | PowerPoint Presentation - Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
See WSU Supervisory Training Resources for complete details.
- Family Medical Leave
See “Leave Policies and Practices”
- FERPA Roundtable Discussion
The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act is a Federal law that seeks to protect the rights of students and to insure the privacy of their education records. This roundtable discussion goes beyond the online training (see link below) and encourages participants to ask the questions and explore the finer points of the law.
FERPA Certification Review and Test | Presentation Notes | PowerPoint Presentation
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- HEPPS
See "AIS: DEPPS" Hosting and Employing J-1 Exchange Visitors: Scholars, Students and Student Interns
This session covers the unique opportunities and challenges of this new category, including discussion about the processes that have been put in place by OISS to assist and guide the hosting departments.
Presentation Notes | PowerPoint Presentation
- How to Support ESL Students in Your Classes
Learn about some characteristics of "typical" English as a Second Language (ESL) students and some of the challenges they face in their classes. Discover campus-wide resources as well as teaching strategies to help ESL student get the most out of your course.
Handout | Presentation Notes | PowerPoint Presentation - Human Subjects Training
WSU IRB requires the PI and encourages all staff involved in the research to complete CITI training in the ethical use of human participants in research. The PI is ultimately responsible to adequately train all staff listed on the application in the protection of human participants in research. Re-training is required every five years.
Instructions for completing this training online
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- I-9 Services Training
This course describes how to use the “I-9 Solution,” a web-based system from Lookout Services which replaces the paper forms previously used at WSU, solves I-9 problems and provides electronic Employment Eligibility Verifications. The I-9 Solution increases overall efficiency of I-9 processes, provides centralized visibility and management of corporate-wide I-9 risks, and is a paperless solution with Electronic Signature.
User Manual | Presentation Notes | PowerPoint Presentation
- Ins and Outs of Contracts
See Research Administration Series for complete details. - Introduction to WSU Accounting Systems
Presentation Notes | PowerPoint Presentation
- Interviewing and Selecting Employees
See "Supervisor as Recruiter"
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- Labor and Industries
See “Workers' Compensation and Return to Work”
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- Managing and Reconciling Your Unit Budget
Presentation Notes | PowerPoint Presentation
- Mentoring Your Non-native English Speaking Graduate Student
This workshop presents strategies for helping ESL graduate students cope with the challenges of post-graduate work and preparing them for success in the profession.
Handout
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- New Employee Orientation
Meet other new WSU employees and become familiar with key services, policies, contacts and resources. Topics addressed include payroll, employment basics, safety, appropriate use of resources, human rights and training.
Orientation Website
- New Employee Safety Orientation
Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) representatives describe various services, programs and resources available to all employees and students of Washington State University.
Visit the EHS Website - Non-Immigrant Scholars and Students and the Process of Becoming a Permanent Resident
This course is devoted to information regarding the assistance provided to departments and international scholars by the Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) and outside council in the permanent residency process.
Presentation Notes | PowerPoint Presentation | Supplemental Materials
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- Online Learning Orientation
Enhance your skills with WSU's powerful e-learning system. Learn how to find courses and books, add them to your favorites folder, and navigate through the many aspects of your personal SkillPort. Learning at your fingertips!
Additional Tips & FAQ's | Request a Departmental Session
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- Performance Management
See "Supervisor as Performance Manager"
- Performance Reviews
See "Supervisor as Performance Manager: Developing and Conducting Annual Reviews" - PERMS
See "Personnel Position Payroll Electronic Routing Management System (PERMS) Training" - Personnel Position Payroll Electronic Routing Management System (PERMS) Training
Effective May 1, 2009, all Personnel Actions must be completed using PERMS.
PERMS is a personnel action management, routing and approval system that establishes salary payments for faculty, staff and graduate students. It replaces the paper Personnel Action Form (PAF) and enables the user to authorize, track and communicates the status of the personnel actions. In this training session, participants will learn how to use PERMS and it’s various functions.
PERMS Handout | PERMS Access Form
- Policies, Procedures, Records Retention and Forms Orientation
See also "Business Policies, Procedures, and Records Retention"
Designed for new administrative support staff or existing staff undertaking administrative functions for the first time, this course covers how to access University administrative policies and procedures; how to download and use automated and electronic form templates; and how long to keep University records to ensure compliance with University, state and federal requirements.
BPPM References | Forms Training Handout | Brochure
- Position Descriptions
See "Supervisor as Performance Manager: Developing Effective Job Descriptions and Performance Expectations"
- Purchasing Card Training
This course is the required training for participants in the WSU Purchasing Card Program. Account Reconcilers are strongly encouraged to attend and attendance is required of all new Cardholders. Purchasing Card Applications are available here. Participants who apply for a card at least seven days in advance will receive cards at the end of the training session.
Print for class: Training Packet | BPPM 70.08
- Purchasing Card Training - Level 2: An Advanced Course for Experienced Cardholders
The course content deals with recent and upcoming policy changes, recommendations for managing PCard accounts and hierarchy, complex transactions, managing delegated use of the PCard, running the new Purchasing Card Reconciliation Report and beyond-the-basics uses of PaymentNet.
Print for class: Training Packet | BPPM 70.08
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- State Ethics Law
This overview of the Ethics in Public Service requirements addresses such questions as: To whom do the ethics requirements apply? Who is responsible for interpreting ethics laws and adopting ethics regulations? What are the major principles of the ethics requirements? Where can I obtain further information?
Presentation Notes | PowerPoint Presentation
- Student Data Warehouse: Introductory Lab
See "Business Objects Training"
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- TEMPS Training
This course is available online! Click here to access.
The web-based temporary employment system (TEMPS) allows departmental staff to do real time data entry of appointments and any subsequent changes for hourly, part-time (timeslip) employees. This training is required to gain access to the system.
TEMPS Training Manual | TEMPS Supplemental Materials
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- WA State Destination-Based Sales Tax Changes
Effective July 1, 2008, the State of Washington will change how sales tax will be calculated. These changes affect both sellers and buyers. This course describes the sweeping changes.
Handout | Presentation Notes | PowerPoint Presentation - Web Content Accessibility
This interactive lecture describes the importance of Web Content Accessibility as well as web designers' Ethical and Legal Obligations. Examples of sites that are not currently ADA compliant are incorporated to help illustrate design techniques that meet Web Accessibility Guidelines.
Presentation Notes | PowerPoint Presentation
WORQS Training WORQS (WSU Online Review and Query System) is WSU's standardized web-based procedure for faculty to self-report information for their annual review. This course is an overview of the system and includes online navigation tips.
Manual |
Visit the WORQS site
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