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Winter/Spring 2019

Chart YOUR

Success

OCEAN COUNTY COLLEGE

EMPLOYEE TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

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Winter/Spring 2019

Course Schedule Strategy five of Ocean County College’s Strategies

for Success 2015-2020, is to “create a highly

effective, challenging, supportive, and sustainable

work environment.”

To pursue this goal, the College is investing

substantial resources in professional development

and training programs for all employees. The goal

is to build an employee base with a mix of talents

that are needed to become a national leader in

community college education.

As Ocean County College employees, it is

imperative we stay current in our knowledge, skills,

and competencies in order to function at the level

our job requires. We are excited to release the

Winter/Spring 2019 Chart Your Success learning and

organizational training program. Check out the

course offerings and discuss with your manager how

attending will benefit you and your department.

Register now! Space is limited.

Employees requesting an accommodation due to disability

should contact Human Resources at 732-255-0336 or email

[email protected] a minimum of one week prior to the event.

mailto:[email protected]

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College Knowledge – College Business Processes Whether you are a new or experienced employee, keeping up-to-

date with College business processes and office technology skills is

essential.

Computer Applications Stay current with the latest software. Get the tools you need to do

your job more efficiently.

Leadership Academy Ocean County College’s Leadership Academy is a component of

Ocean County College’s Strategies for Success, specifically

Strategy #3: Strengthen Leadership at All Levels.

Legal, Regulatory, and Safety Legal, Regulatory, and Safety trainings explore Ocean County

College’s adherence to safety and security, federal and state laws,

regulations, and guidelines.

Managers’ Institute Get equipped with essential tools and principles to enhance your

management skills.

The Ocean Way training program supports Ocean County

College’s Strategies for Success, specifically

Strategy #2: Build Resilience through Innovation, Reinvention,

and New Programs and Strategy #5: Create a Highly-Effective,

Challenging, Supportive and Sustainable Work Environment.

Workplace Skills Enhance your ability to do your job well and readily adapt to the

changing demands of the workplace.

Work Life Balance Learn to balance your professional and personal life.

Be happier, healthier, and more productive.

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College

Knowledge

College Business Processes Whether you are a new or experienced employee, keeping up-to-date with College

business processes and office technology skills is essential. Choose the relevant

training based upon your position’s role. Your manager’s approval is required.

Accounts Payable Audience: Staff and Faculty who incur expenses for conferences, seminars, travel, professional

organization memberships, and those who approve vouchers for payment.

Delivery: Classroom and/or individual session.

This training will review the College’s accounts payable process and related

procedures to include travel expense authorizations and memo invoice

processes. Attendees will gain an understanding of the requirements for

submission of vendor invoices and methods of controlling expenses by verifying

and reconciling invoices.

For more information or to request training session contact:

Bridget Durbin, Accounts Payable Lead

Email: [email protected] • Phone: ext. 2058

College Relations Audience: Employees entering work orders for their departments.

Working on a program or event? College Relations wants to help you get the word

out! In this workshop, learn about the services provided by the College Relations

team. Get ideas and tips to help craft the perfect message for your intended

audience, learn how to complete the College Relations intake form, and increase

engagement from the college community.

For more information or to register, contact:

Alyssa Tipton, Talent & Organizational Development Coordinator


Grants Management & Compliance at OCC Audience: Staff and Faculty members interested in pursuing grant funding opportunities.

Delivery: Online training available on the Staff and Faculty Portal under Services > Grants Information

(www.ocean.edu/content/intranet/services/grants.html).

(Note: A Grants Development and Management Reference Handbook specific to OCC procedures

can also be found on this site.)

This training introduces the basics of grant writing (steps, terms, types of grants,

funding sources, etc.) and provides an overview of the grants development

process at OCC. Topics include the policies and procedures for grant

implementation and specific federal requirements for grant reporting.


Kayci Clayton • Email: [email protected] • Phone: ext. 2962



http://www.ocean.edu/content/intranet/services/grants.html)


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Purchasing Audience: Staff involved in purchase decision making and/or processing online purchase requisitions.

Delivery: Classroom and/or employee’s workstation.

This training will review the purchasing process and related procedures. It

covers the “how to” of submitting requests to purchase goods or services using

online requisitions, required compliance documentation for meeting NJ State

statute thresholds and requirements, and best practices for vendor contract

management. Information on timelines will be provided to aid departments with

planning projected purchasing needs.


Barbara Myers, Purchasing Coordinator


Using Classroom Technologies Audience: All employees using classroom technologies

This class will demonstrate how to use the many features of classroom

technologies available on OCC Campuses. From turning on the projector and

using the VDI (Terminal PC) to operating the Blu-Ray/DVD Player via the touch

panel. An introduction and general overview to the Epson Brightlink Interactive

Whiteboard and its interactive tools will be provided. Time is allotted to answer

technical questions.

Thursday, January 17 3:30pm-4:30pm BART 215

Friday, January 18 10:00am-11:00am BART 214

Friday, January 18 2:00pm-3:00pm BART 207

Tuesday, January 22 10:00am-11:00am BART 207

Tuesday, January 22 3:00pm-4:00pm INST 202

Wednesday, January 23 2:00pm-3:00pm INST 202

Thursday, January 24 2:00pm-3:00pm BART 218

Monday, January 28 1:00pm-2:00pm INST 202

Check out training videos on Ocean Connect and explore the various classroom

technologies. Go to OCC’s main web page and log into Ocean Connect. Click on The

Hub, click on Academic Affairs, click on Faculty Resources, then click on Classroom

Technology Page.


Kevin Braendly, Instructional Technology Systems Manager


Work Orders Audience: Employees entering work orders for their departments.

Questions on the process and procedure for creating and submitting facility work

orders? Contact an expert who will walk you through the process!

Call Work Control for answers to your questions or concerns.


Work Control Office • Phone: ext. 4444



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Computer Applications

Stay current with the latest software and learn tips for mastering your computer skills by attending these workshops.

For more information or to request a training session contact:

Alyssa Tipton, Talent and Organizational Development Coordinator Email:

[email protected] • Phone: ext. 2826

Excel End your Excel frustrations! Learn tips and shortcuts for breezing through

spreadsheets, graphs, and financial reporting.

Excel Intro: This course will familiarize participants with spreadsheet terminology

and fundamental concepts of Excel including navigating worksheets and

workbooks, using ribbons, entering and deleting data, simple formulas, inserting

rows and columns, and more.

■ Date: Monday, February 11 from 2:00pm-4:00pm

■ Date: Tuesday, June 4 from 10:00am-12:00pm

■ Location: ICCT 102

Excel Advanced: Build on your current Excel skills and learn how to use data

analysis functions, create and modify tables, create charts and insert graphics to

reflect your data, create PivotTables, and enhance workbooks.

■ Date: Wednesday, April 24 from 2:00pm-4:00pm


Word Use Microsoft Word features with confidence. The following courses will enable

you to produce sophisticated, professional documents in a highly efficient

manner. Whether you are new to Word or an advanced user, these courses will

improve your ability to make the most of this software.

Word Intro: After an introduction to the components of the Word 2016,

participants will learn how to create a basic document. Features to be covered

include: editing a document, formatting text and paragraphs, adding tables,

managing lists, inserting graphic objects, page appearance, proofing a document,

and customizing the Word environment.

■ Date: Monday, March 11 from 2:30pm-4:30pm

■ Date: Thursday, June 13 from 10:00am-12:00pm


Word Advanced: Build on your current Word skills and learn how to work with

tables and charts, customize formats, use images in a document, create graphic

elements, control text flow, use templates, and mail merge.

■ Date: Monday, May 6 from 2:00pm-4:00pm



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Leadership Academy

Ocean County College’s Leadership Academy is a component of the

“Strategies for Success 2015-2020” Strategic Plan.

The year-long program is intended to give selected participants the

opportunity to learn about, discuss, and practice

leadership using a variety of methods. The program will also provide

comprehensive feedback in the form of a 360 degree review and

facilitated self-assessment through one-on-one coaching.

If you are a full-time Administrative employee with division or

department responsibility (generally defined as Director or above)

or an Administrative employee or faculty member who serves in

leadership roles within your academic departments or elsewhere at

OCC; or have served in leadership roles in past employment, you are

eligible to apply for the program.

A broadcast message is sent when applications are being accepted

for the next cohort.

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Legal, Regulatory, & Safety

NOTE: Registration for all courses require manager’s approval.

Legal, Regulatory, and Safety trainings explore Ocean

County College’s adherence to safety and security federal

and state laws, regulations and guidelines.

Office Safety Audience: For supervisors and employees who work in an office setting. Includes HazCom/GHS,

bloodborne pathogens, common office hazards, workstation ergonomics and personal security.

Delivery: Classroom

This MEL Safety Institute course discusses dangers that are often overlooked

when working in an office. Topics include the main hazards that are faced in the

office setting such as electrical hazards, workstation set up and design, slips trips

and falls, and emergency and hazard communication. This two-hour course will

also discuss how to control these hazards to minimize their effects.

■ Date: Wednesday, February 27 from 10:15am-12:15pm

For more information or to register, contact:

Nicole Scerbo • Email: [email protected] • Phone: ext. 2187

Training Programs Audience: All employees.

The goal of the Ocean County College Office of Security and Safety is to support the

educational mission of the College by promoting safety, providing a variety of emergency

services, and working in collaboration with the entire college and the community. The

Office of Security and Safety will partner with students, faculty, and staff to provide a safe

and secure learning environment. Many safety lectures and programs are available by

request. Programs include:

■ Active Shooter/Hostile Intruder Training

■ Front Desk Safety

■ Rape Aggression Defense (RAD)

■ Identity Theft Prevention

■ Personal Safety Awareness

■ Fire Safety/Building Marshall

■ Bystander Intervention

■ Internet Safety

■ Drug and Alcohol Awareness

Officer Wayne Reed, Security Officer

[email protected] • Phone: ext. 2478 to schedule.

Customized training programs are available.



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Managers’ Institute

Equip yourself with the essential tools and competencies necessary as a manager. For more information or to register for the following classes, contact:



Budget Manager Basics Audience: Managers and those employees who manage budgets.

Go beyond the mechanics of accessing financial data. This training will help

managers understand the level of flexibility within their control to make their

budgets meet department needs and includes a review of timelines and

threshold requirements to assist with planned purchases. Tools available for

projecting purchasing needs and best practices for vendor management will also

be discussed.

Training available upon request.

Finance for the Non-Financial Manager Audience: Managers. Class size limited to 16 participants.

All managers need a solid working knowledge of how the institution operates

from a financial perspective. In this workshop, participants will learn about

funding sources of the operating budget, the budget cycle at OCC, and how the

budget supports the “Charting Our New Course” strategic plan. Differences

between the capital, auxiliary, restricted and operating budgets, as well as

nuances of the legislated procurement environment OCC operates in, and how to

prepare case for proposed funding of an initiative or item will also be covered.

■ Date: Monday, March 4 from 2:00pm-5:00pm

■ Location: GATE 401

Leading a Cross-Generational Workforce Audience: Managers. Class size limited to 25 participants.

Today’s workplace is more diverse than ever before. Not only are people from

different backgrounds, races and cultures working together, but for the first time

in history, there could be up to five generations of employees working together.

As the Silent and Baby Boom generations are exiting the workplace, the Post-

Millennial generation is already beginning to enter. This workshop will provide

understanding of generational trends, which in turn will help you develop greater

empathy for the reasons people may respond differently to the same situation.

Key leadership principles and the latest available research will provide the tools

and information you need to persuade, communicate with, and get the most

from your highly skilled and very diverse team members.

■ Date: Wednesday, February 20 from 9:00am-4:00pm

■ Location: BART 203


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Leading Meetings that Work Audience: Managers and employees who lead meetings. Class size is limited to 16 participants.

Get the most from your meetings—make them productive vehicles for

communicating, connecting, and accomplishing real work. This course will

provide you with the skills needed to effectively lead meetings.

■ Date: Tuesday, February 12 from 8:30am-12:00pm

■ Location: TECH 107

Managing One-on-One Performance Audience: Managers. Class size limited to 18 participants.

Using the One-on-One Performance Management Continuum, participants

will learn how to identify performance issues and select appropriate solutions

to help employees achieve a satisfactory performance level. Managers will be

equipped with a defined coaching process to improve performance through a

change in behavior, enhance their ability to create a constructive communication

environment that is open, positive, and engaging, and learn to provide

performance feedback that is clear, concise, and behavior specific.

■ Date: March 7 & March 8 from 8:00am-5:00pm

■ Date: June 20 & June 21 from 8:00am-5:00pm


Performance Management: The Evaluation Audience: Managers. Class size limited to 18 participants.

This workshop will provide an overview of the Performance Program:

establishing a plan for your employees, finalizing goals, creating developmental

objectives, and conducting performance evaluations. During this training,

you will review and discuss the evaluation template and use scenarios that

will illustrate how to select appropriate performance category ratings for your

employees.

■ Date: Thursday, March 20 from 10:00am-12:00pm

■ Date: Wednesday, March 28 from 10:00am-12:00pm

■ Date: Friday, April 12 from 2:00pm-4:00pm


Policies, Contracts, and Laws, OH MY! Audience: Managers. Class size limited to 18 participants.

This workshop is designed to familiarize managers with key employment law

concepts and applications. Gain necessary knowledge to recognize and address

various employment issues legally and consistently.

■ Date: Monday, March 18 from 10:00am-12:00pm

■ Date: Wednesday, June 26 from 2:00pm-4:00pm


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Presenting for Professionals Audience: Managers and Employees who deliver presentations. Class size limited to 18 participants.

This workshop will help you develop and improve your professional presentation

skills. Through discussion and practice in organizing, outlining, and delivering

presentations, participants will increase their confidence and their ability to

engage their audience through effective delivery and visuals.

■ Date: Friday, May 3 from 8:30am-5:00pm


The Ocean Way training program supports

Ocean County College’s Strategies for

Success, specifically Strategy #2: Build

Resilience through Innovation, Reinvention,

and New Programs and Strategy #5: Create

a Highly-Effective, Challenging, Supportive

and Sustainable Work Environment. This workshop equips participants with OCC’s vision for a culture of service

excellence and provides tools to assist each person in their pursuit of excellent

service delivery and a more positive student experience.

Workshop attendees will explore techniques and approaches to providing

excellent customer service while learning new ways to problem-solve. Looking at

generational differences, the role of ethical and civil behavior within our campus

community, and non-verbal and verbal communication skills. Participants will

come away with more tools to effectively deal with student issues and behaviors

and recognize the signs of a student in trouble.

Training to be offered in Summer/Fall 2019.

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Workplace Skills

Enhance your ability to do your job well and readily adapt

to the changing demands of the workplace.

For more information or to register, for the following classes, contact:

Alyssa Tipton, Talent & Organizational Development Coordinator Email:

[email protected] • Phone: ext. 2826

Building Emotional Intelligence Audience: All employees. Class size limited to 16 participants.

Personal and organizational success hinges on the ability of our employees to

manage their emotions and the emotions of others to avoid miscommunication,

resolve conflicts, and build a cohesive work environment. Employees will obtain

practical skills and motivation to improve relationships among fellow employees,

reduce stress, and increase productivity.

■ Date: Wednesday, March 13 from 9:00am-4:00pm


Employee Engagement: Rewards and Recognition Audience: Managers. Class size limited to 16 participants.

Would you like your team to be more engaged, motivated, productive, and

happy? Come to the Employee Engagement: Rewards and Recognition workshop

to learn about the benefits of engagement and how to improve it in your

workplace. Bring your lunch and join us for an Ocean Express HR Mini Clinic.

■ Date: Friday, February 15 & Monday, June 3

# Times: 12:15pm-12:45pm & 1:15pm-1:45pm


Help! I Need to Write My Self-Evaluation! Audience: All employees.. Class size limited to 50 participants.

Self-evaluations and performance evaluations can make even the most confident

employees anxious, but that doesn’t have to be the case. Done right, your

self-evaluation will give your supervisor insight into your accomplishments,

growth, personal goals, and challenges during the performance year. Attend

this workshop for tips on completing your self-evaluation, practice writing goals

and development plans, and prepare for a productive performance evaluation

meeting with your supervisor.

■ Date: Wednesday, March 6 from 2:00pm-4:00pm

■ Date: Friday, March 15 from 10:00am-12:00pm

■ Date: Tuesday, March 26 from 10:00am-12:00pm



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Interview Skills 101 Audience: General. Class size limited to 16 participants.

Want to enhance your interview skills, but don’t know where to start? This

training will introduce you to the fundamentals of interviewing and how to

successfully prepare for a behavioral interview. Bring your lunch and join us for

an Ocean Express HR Mini Clinic.

■ Date: Monday, February 25th & Tuesday, June 11th

# Times: 12:15pm-12:45pm & 1:15pm-1:45pm


Leading Meetings that Work Audience: Managers and those employees who lead meetings. Class size is limited to 16 participants.

Get the most from your meetings—make them productive vehicles for

communicating, connecting, and accomplishing real work. This course will

provide you with the skills needed to effectively lead meetings.

■ Date: Tuesday, February 12 from 8:30am-12:00pm


Need Help with Submitting Your Online Self-Evaluation? Audience: General. Class size is limited to 15 participants. Preferred pre-requisite: Help! I Need to Write My Self-Evaluation!

Don’t know how to complete your Self-Evaluation online? Challenged by the

Performance Management module? Attend a walk-in session with Human

Resources for assistance in completing your Self-Evaluation.

■ Date: Monday, April 1

■ Session times: 2:30pm-3:30pm & 3:30pm-4:30pm

■ Date: Friday, April 5

# Session times: 1:30pm-2:15pm, 2:15pm-3:00pm, & 3:00pm-3:45pm

■ Date: Monday, April 8

■ Session times: 2:30pm-3:30pm & 3:30pm-4:30pm

■ Date: Tuesday, April 9

■ Session times: 8:30am-9:30am & 9:30am-10:30am


Presenting for Professionals Audience: Managers and Employees who deliver presentations. Class size limited to 18 participants

This workshop will help you develop and improve your professional presentation

skills. Through discussion and practice in organizing, outlining, and delivering

presentations, you will increase your confidence in your ability to engage an

audience through effective delivery and visuals.

■ Date: Friday, May 3 from 8:30am-5:00pm


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Résumé Building 101 Audience: All employees. Class size limited to 16 participants.

Does writing a résumé feel like a struggle? Don’t know where to start? Bring your

lunch and join us for an Ocean Express HR Mini Clinic to learn foundations of

résumé building and what attracts recruiters and hiring managers.

■ Date: Wednesday, February 6 & Monday, June 10

# Times: 12:15pm-12:45pm & 1:15pm-1:45pm


Search Committee Training Audience: Managers/General. Class size limited to 16 participants.

This training is a requirement for all employees wishing to serve on Search

Committees. Review employment laws, evaluate applications and résumés

against position requirements, behavioral interviewing, hiring practices, and

applicant workflow.

Training conducted on an as needed basis.

Email Alyssa Tipton or Cindy Fallon:

[email protected] or [email protected].

Self-Awareness in the Workplace Audience: All employees. Class size limited to 25 participants.

This workshop will look at the importance of effective communication, including

verbal and nonverbal cues. Using a self-evaluation tool and through workshop

demonstrations, participants will gain a better understanding of the importance of self-awareness. We will explore emotional intelligence, learn skills to improve

interactions with your co-workers, and learn ways to best work with varying

personalities.

■ Date: February 13 from 10:00am-11:00am

■ Date: May 10 from 2:00pm-3:00pm




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Work-Life Balance

Get the tools you need to balance your professional and personal life. Be happier, healthier, and more productive. For more information or to register for the following classes, contact:



Employee Assistance Program Audience: All Employees

The Employee Assistance Program is a confidential program which helps

employees deal effectively with personal problems that may affect their well-

being, their home lives, and their job performance. Reach out to HR to schedule a

15-minute Ocean Express HR Mini Clinic at your next department meeting!

Time Management at Your Fingertips! Audience: All Employees. Class size limited to 16 participants.

Embrace the power of change and put an end to procrastination. Quickly get organized with some help from your friend, Microsoft Outlook. Learn how to easily manage tasks, meetings, emails, and your calendar. Bring your lunch and join us for an Ocean Express HR Mini Clinic to learn useful time management tips

and tricks!

■ Date: Friday, March 1 - sessions at 12:15pm-12:45pm & 1:15pm-1:45pm ■ Date: Friday, May 17- sessions at 12:15pm-12:45pm & 1:15pm-1:45pm ■ Location: GATE 401


Employees requesting an accommodation due to disability should contact

Human Resources at 732.255.0336 or email [email protected] a minimum of

one week prior to the event.


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