Good luck this weekend to former 91²Ö¿â student Michael Keaton as he competes for Hollywoodâs most prestigious award. Keaton is up for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role for his film âBirdman.â Keaton, known as Michael Douglas, attended 91²Ö¿â in 1971-72. He majored in journalism and speech, but did not graduate. Keaton made a name for himself in the 1980âs with movies like âNight Shiftâ and âMr. Mom.â He later went on to star in âBeetlejuiceâ and âBatman.â However, it is his role in âBirdmanâ that is getting all the attention. Keaton later returned to Kent St...
91²Ö¿â researchers will launch three new studies of harmful algal blooms (HAB) in Lake Erie this spring as part of an overall $2 million water quality initiative by the Ohio Board of Regents. Harmful algal blooms in Lake Erie can produce toxins that make water hazardous to drink and force cities to use additional treatment steps to remove the toxins. In August, nearly 500,000 of the city of Toledoâs customers were without safe tap water over a weekend due to the HAB in Lake Erie. Protecting Drinking Water A $250,000 project, âHarmful Algal Bloom Detection, Map...
How exactly does a supervisor coach employees? What do coaches do? Practice coaching methods to help guide your employees through those tough development conversations. Discover seven characteristics of a coach, develop questions to engage employees in coaching conversations and practice holding different coaching conversations.
This workshop is idea for supervisors and managers.
Through Coaching Your Team, you will:
This workshop, based on the 2008 Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act, gives learners an opportunity to understand the laws under the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA). Learners will increase their understanding of the original intent of the definition of disability, factors that qualify an individual as disabled, and information about the complaint process and the reasonable accommodation request process. Participants will:
Participants will gain a deeper understanding of discrimination and harassment through the interactive use of scenarios and discussion around real workplace application.
We all face a daily dilemma: too much to do and not enough time to do it. The concept of time management addresses how we resolve the daily dilemma. Time is the limiting factor, not our job duties and tasks. We must make tough choices about what to do and what not to do.
As a leader, how can I create the best work environment for my team? The environment a supervisor creates impacts many areas including employee development, relationships, retention and more. Continuing from Focus Your Strengths, this introductory workshop overviews four critical roles that supervisors must understand when guiding their teams.
Add employee coaching to your supervisory tool belt! Effective coaches offer their employees leadership opportunities through development while promoting a positive, creative working environment. This workshop examines performance management via case studies and activities to help supervisors become employee motivators and provides the GAP model for supervisors to use for improving employee performance.
This workshop is idea for supervisors and managers.
Through Develop Your Team Performance, you will:
Have trouble effectively dealing with workplace conflict? Ever feel like you spend too much time going around and around without any resolution? Then, this is the course for you!
Guided by a self-assessment tool and practical exercises, you will:
This workshop is ideal for all 91²Ö¿â faculty and staff.
Research shows that one hour of proper planning saves 10 hours of âdoingâ. This workshop explores the planning process and rationale behind making problem-solving and decision-making easier. Learners engage in the âbasicsâ of planning a project, focusing on step-by-step instructions and tools to help eliminate problems before they arise. Learners walk away with hands-on experience using various methods and techniques to construct an effective plan from the ground up.
This workshop is idea for supervisors and managers.
Through Planning Basics, you will:
