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)
- Employee Assistance Plan Supervisor Newsletters
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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Leadership 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. Annual updates posted each August for the academic year. |
Course Schedule and Registration HERE Questions? Contact Karin Wriggle |
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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. |
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. |
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. |
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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“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 |
| Office of Business Affairs | |
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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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Tuesday March 23, 2010 1-2pm Wednesday April 7, 2010 1-2pm Thursday April 22, 2010 10-11am 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 March 11, 2010 10-11am Wednesday March 31, 2010 1-2pm Tuesday April 20, 2010 2-3pm 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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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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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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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 April 1st, 2010 9:00 - 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, LDF, accounts receivable, deposits, JV's, personal and travel reimbursements, fixed assets, invoices, encumbrances, purchase orders, fund balances, working capital, and more. To register, email Mercy Luebk |
Wednesday, May 12, 2010 |
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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, May 19, 2010 10:00 -11:30 am (SMU 236)
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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.
Maximum Capacity: 40 per session |
Thursday, May 20, 2010 1:30 - 3:00 pm (SMU 236) |
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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. |
Wednesday, May 26, 2010 10:00 - 11:30 am SMU 236 |
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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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Wednesday, May 19, 2010 1:30 - 3:00 pm (SMSU 236) |
| Professional Development Center | |
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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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