Training & Development
Portland State University holds the creation and communication of knowledge as a foundational value. That includes providing access to programs defined by the traditions of liberal education and those responsive to the dynamics of employment and market requirements.
You'll find that the University encourages staff members to become life-long learners. In support of this the University offers discounts for undergraduate and graduate level courses taken at PSU and elsewhere in the Oregon University System through a Staff Fee Privilege Program. In addition, the University offers a variety of educational opportunities in the areas of leadership development, using the PSU computer systems and software, and professional development.
Check out the links below for training schedules, new employee briefings, more information on the Staff Fee Privilege and information on a variety of educational offerings at Portland State University.
Training & Development Topics Include:
- New Employee Briefing
- Human Resources or Affirmative Action
- Office of the President's Diversity Initiative
- Office of Information Technology
- Office of Business Affairs
- Professional Development Center
- The Center for Academic Excellence
- Facilities & Planning
- Staff Tuition Benefits (Staff Fee Privilege)
Training Schedules
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New Employee Briefings (Benefits Eligible Staff) For new employees covering getting started topics, such as benefits, payroll, computer log-in and email accounts. |
September-October Every Monday Beginning November: First & Third Monday of Each Month 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 1600 SW 4th Avenue, Suite 518 |
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Compliance Issues for Deans and Department Chairs
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Takin' Care of Business At PSU Access PDF Human Resources Compliance Issues for Deans and Department Chairs Access PowerPoint |
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Supervisory Education Sponsored by Willamette Valley Higher Education HR Consortium. Includes communications, problem solving, leadership style assessments, legal updates, understanding triggered emotions and excessive reactions, personal productivity and mores. A 5-part series. |
Starting October 2009 Register HERE. Questions? Contact Jenny Sherman |
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Unclassified Hiring Procedures Gain a better understanding of content and procedures for Permissions to Recruit, Proposals to Appoint; departmental responsibilities to AFT and AAUP; wages and graduate assistants policies. |
Friday, November 20. 2009, 1:00 - 3:00 pm Market Center Building, room 541 To register, email Mercy Luebke or call 503.725.4926
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Unclassified Letters and FTE Calculations Are you responsible for creating letters of offer? Topics for this training include: selecting the right letter and making acceptable modifications; unclassified wage policies; how to calculate FTE and looking at an employee's FTE over the entire fiscal/academic year. |
Friday, November 13, 2009, 1:00- 3:00 pm Market Center Building, rom 541 To register, email Mercy Luebke or call 503.725.4926 |
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Banner Friendly - HRIS Need help learning how to read HR Banner screens? Come to one of our workshops and make friends with Banner! We'll cover PPAIDEN, PEAEMPL, NBAJOBS, PEZFACT, & Banner Reports. |
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 9:00 - 11:00 am Market Center Building, rm 513 To register, email Mercy Luebke or call 503.725.4926 |
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Americans with Disabilities Act 101 Defines disabilities, reasonable accommodation, rights and responsibilities, and minimizing liability |
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Americans with Disabilities Act 201 Common mistakes and helpful communication strategies. |
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Web Time Entry for Time Sheet Approvers Designed for approvers and their proxies |
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EPAF These sessions are for those already trained on electronic time sheet approvals. This electronic process will replace the Student Hire/Change Form as the primary method by which student jobs are communicated to Human Resources. |
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Labor Distribution Form - Reallocating Payroll Expenses Set up the form to request reallocation of payroll and OPE; use this tool for budgeting, distribute payroll for various employee categories |
Contact Julie Valpiani at 503.725.4942 to schedule training |
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PeopleAdmin: Position Descriptions, Requisitions and Applicant Tracking Create a user account; create a requisition to add, change, or refill a position; manage applications received for your job opening. One-on-one training or small groups; new or "refresher." |
Contact Karen Abbott Yelle at 503.725.4940 to schedule training |
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PERS Individual Counseling Sessions The Retirement Application Assistance Session is a one-hour, one-on-one appointment with a retirement counselor for members who have already attended a One-Year Group Counseling Session, are within three months of retirement, and are prepared to submit their retirement application(s). |
For more information and to schedule an appointment click here. |
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Interpersonal Violence Resource Network - Part 1 & 2 For members of the Interpersonal Violence Resource Network (IVRN). Mandatory training offered every year. Call 5-5640 for information and sign-up. |
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“Harassment: It’s Not Only Sexual” This training defines protected class harassment, including sexual harassment. It discusses ways to prevent harassment, and how to recognize and respond to harassment issues encountered in work or school life.
*Note: Staff training is about 2 hrs; supervisors should plan to stay longer. QUESTIONS?? Call Affirmative Action & Equal Opportunity Office: x5-4417 To register, email Mercy Luebke or call 503.725.4926
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| Office of the President's Diversity Initiative | |
| PSUnity Diversity and Inclusion Workshop | Click HERE for class dates and times |
| Office of Information Technology | |
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Topics: " Bi-Query " Introduction to Word, Excel, Access, Windows and Webmail " Intermediate Excel " Mail Merge in Word " Meeting Maker " Introduction to Web Design " And More |
Click HERE for class dates and times |
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Introduction to Banner - 1 Hour This class is for individuals who have not worked with Banner FIS in any way prior to their current position. We will review what Banner FIS is designed to handle, what the screens and forms look like, Banner messaging, what the toolbar icons do and basic FIS and fund accounting terminology.
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Tue Nov 17, 2009 2-3pm Wed Dec 2, 2009 10-11am Tue Dec 15, 2009 1:30-2:30pm Tuesday January 12, 2010 1-2pm Thursday January 28, 2010 10-11am Wednesday February 10, 2010 2-3pm Friday February 26, 2010 9-10am Monday March 8, 2010 10-11am Tuesday March 23, 2010 1-2pm Wednesday April 7, 2010 1-2pm Thursday April 22, 2010 10-11am Friday May 7, 2010 2-3pm Monday May 17, 2010 9-10am |
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Creating Banner Purchase Orders – 1 Hour A purchase order formalizes an agreement for acquiring goods or services. This class will walk you through the steps to create purchase orders in Banner and will briefly review some of the important purchasing guidelines required by both PSU and OUS. Each participant will have their own computer to work on utilizing a non-production version of Banner.
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Thursday January 14, 2010 10-11am Monday January 25, 2010 9-10am Friday February 12, 2010 1-2pm Thursday February 26, 2010 10-11am Thursday March 11, 2010 10-11am Wednesday March 31, 2010 1-2pm Tuesday April 20, 2010 2-3pm Thursday May 6, 2010 10-11am Friday May 21, 2010 1-2pm |
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Creating Banner Invoices – 1 Hour A Banner invoice is created whenever you want to pay for goods or services acquired by your unit. This class will walk you through the steps to create both regular pay and direct pay invoices and will review when to use each one. Each participant will have their own computer to work on utilizing a non-production version of Banner.
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Tuesday January 19, 2010 1-2pm Thursday February 4, 2010 9-10am Monday February 15, 2010 2-3pm Wednesday March 3, 2010 10-11am Friday March 26, 2010 2-3pm Monday April 5, 2010 10-11am Thursday April 29, 2010 1-2pm Tuesday May 11, 2010 2-3pm Wednesday May 26, 2010 2-3pm |
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Banner Reports - 1 Hour There are a wide variety of reports available within Banner. This class will review three basic reports – Organization Budget Status (FGIBDST), Organization Detail Report (FGRZODTA) and Payroll Expense Report (ZPHIEXPX). Each provide increasing levels of detail to help you in reconciling your transactions to Banner. We will discuss how Banner handles queries using the job submission process.
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Mon Dec 14, 2009 10-11am (Silver Conference room MC515) Thursday January 21, 2010 1-2pm (Gold Conference room) Wednesday February 16, 2010 1-2pm (Gold Conference room) Thursday March 25, 2010 10- 11 am (Silver Conference Room) Wednesday April 21, 2010 1-2 pm (Gold Conference Room) Thursday May 20, 2010 1-2 pm (Gold Conference Room)
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Banner FIS Document Approvals - 1 Hour Budget managers handle approving documents within Banner. This class will provide you with an understanding of how to find documents waiting for approval, how to review and approve them as well as how to deny them and return them to the originator if you find you need them to be corrected. We will review approvals using Banner INB and Banner Self Service (banweb).
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Thu Nov 24, 2009 1-2pm Fri Dec 18, 2009 1:30-2:30 pm Fri January 15, 2010 2-3pm Wednesday February 17, 2010 1-2pm Monday March 22, 2010 10-11 am Thursday April 15, 2010 2-3 pm Friday May 14, 2010 10 -11 am
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Journal Vouchers (new or refresher attendees welcome) Banner Finance Journal Voucher (JV) preparation. This is a joint presentation by the Business Affairs and Budget Offices. It is a hands-on class with a limited number of spaces.
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Thursday, December 3rd, 2009 9:00 am - 11:30 am
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Personal and Professional Services (PSC) Training This training will address the following: when to use a PSC for contracting; which form (long form vs. short form) PSC; how to complete the PSC forms; posting requirements the OUS website; and the Oregon University System (OUS) administrative rules for purchasing; PSC's and non-resident aliens. To register, email Mercy Luebke or call 503.725.4926 |
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Finding Payment Solutions on Campus-Being PCI Compliant and Becoming More Secure Have you heard the phrase PCI compliance stirring around? Ever wonder how your department can take web payments in a secure environment? Our 90 minutes sessions will answer these questions and hopefully put your mind at ease. The State of Oregon has issued a June 30th mandate for state agencies to become PCI compliant. |
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Fiscal Year-End Closing of the Books Due Dates and Instructions for closing of the books including payroll, accounts receivable, deposits, JV's, personal and travel reimbursements, fixed assets, invoices, encumbrances, purchase orders, fund balances, etc. To register, email Mercy Luebke |
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Cash Handling Training Everything you ever wanted to know about cash handling and depositing funds at PSU! |
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Post Award Administration Workshop Getting a PSU award index number, forms and procedures, stipend payments, banner and web screens, document approval and more |
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Travel Training This training will cover Policy, Procedures, and Documentation of In-State, Out-of-State, and Foreign Travel Authorizations and Reimbursements. Conclude with Group/Team Travel, UPL, Per diem discussion, month-end/quarter/year-end and Q & A. Location: Smith Memorial Student Union 236
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Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 1:30 pm - 3:00pm Thursday, November 19th, 2009 10:00 am - 11:30 am |
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Fixed Asset Training This training will cover Policy, Procedures, and Documentation of Fixed Assets and Minor Equipment. Discuss regarding which forms to use and when, how to handle transfers and gfits, and proper disposal of assets. Conclude with segregation of duties, discussion of minor equipment, and Q & A. Location:Smith Memorial Student Union 236 Maximum Capacity: 40 per session |
Wednesday, November 18th , 2009 10:00 am - 11:30 am Thursday, November 19th, 2009 1:30pm - 3:00 pm |
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Procurement Card Training This Training will cover Policy, Procedures, and Documentation of the Procurement Card, Group/Team Travel Card, and the Visa Corporate Card. Conclude with a discussion of the various roles, review process, month-end/quarter/year-end closing and Q & A. Location:Smith Memorial Student Union 236 unless specified
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Tuesday, November 24th, 2009 10:00 am - 11:30 am Wednesday, November 25th, 2009 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm |
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Accounts Payable This Training will cover Policy, Procedures, and documentation. Cover hosting guidelines,centralized billing,and personal reimbursements. Conclude with discussion on subscription/ Memberships, ACH/ Direct Deposit, month-end/quarter/year-end and Q & A. Location:Smith Memorial Student Union 236 unless specified
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Tuesday, November 24th, 2009 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Wednesday, November 25th, 2009 10:00 am - 11:30 am |
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Offering Courses and Seminars in Business and Technology Visit the Web site to explore certification programs and seminars to enhance and update skills. |
Click HERE for class dates and times |
| The Center for Academic Excellence | |
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Offering an Extensive Library of Educational Resources for Faculty Access to educational books and instructional videos, professional & experienced staff to assist with teaching & learning, student assessment, community-university partnerships & instructional design. |
Click HERE for more information |
| Facilities & Planning | |
Facility Max Customer Training
Location for all sessions: Urban Plaza Room # 240 (Enter through the main lab room 230, go through the door at the back of the room which is 240) |
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