Paperless POD

Upcoming POD Seminars may be viewed by going to 

http://www.baylor.edu/content/services/document.php?id=94809

Financial Matters: Personnel Budgeting and Payroll

November 9, 2009

1:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Robinson Tower-451

Experts from the Payroll and Budget offices give answers to all the following questions: Who does what in the Payroll department? How is a "payment authorization" processed? How do I submit and approve time cards?  What benefits are taxable? What is HR Vision? How do I budget personnel costs?  How do I pay someone who is a citizen of another country?

TRAX (PeopleSoft) Budget Training (TRAX Part One)

November 10, 2009

2:30 – 5 p.m.

ITS-Seminar 103

This is the first part of a five part course covering TRAX, The Baylor University Financial Transaction system.  The user will learn how to view Budget information and request reports using TRAX.  Please send in a Trax Security application at least one week before training.  Note: This is the only course a user will need if they will only be looking at budget information.  Level: Novice

Your Work and Work Place as Spiritual Practice

November 10, 2009

3 – 4:30 p.m.

Pat Neff 300

"Can any job be spiritual work?" "Can the most difficult co-worker be God's gift to you?" The answer to both questions is "Yes" and will be the focus of this POD seminar.

KLX Budget Prep Come-and-Go Working Session

November 11, 2009

9 – 11 a.m.

ITS-Seminar 103

This workshop will assist you in using KLX (Khalix) for the budget prep process.

Supervisory Core- Building Trust

November 11, 2009  

1 – 5 p.m.                        

Pat Neff 300

This is the second part of a five part course covering TRAX, Baylor University Financial Transaction system.  The user will learn how to enter vouchers using TRAX.  Level: Novice

TRAX (PeopleSoft) Voucher Training (TRAX Part Two)

November 11, 2009

2 – 3:30 p.m.

ITS-Seminar 103

Clarify the role of General Counsel at Baylor identify types of legal issues with which managers may come in contact identify "Litigation Landmines" and how to avoid them identify management "shoulds" that can reduce or elminate legal problems. Learn your responsibilities regarding FMLA and worker's compensation.

TRAX (PeopleSoft) Requisition Training (TRAX Part Three)

November 11, 2009

3:30 – 5 p.m.

ITS-Seminar 103

This is the third part of a five part course covering TRAX, Baylor University Financial Transaction system.  The user will learn how to enter and approve requisitions using TRAX.  Level: Novice

Financial Matters: Expense Report Review and Approval

November 12, 2009

8:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Robinson Tower-451

Procedures in reviewing and approving expense reports will be addressed, and travel and business entertainment policy guidelines will be discussed.

Supervisory Core- Hiring & Orientation

November 12, 2009

1 – 5 p.m.

Pat Neff 300

Learn to use the Staff Employment Action Guide. Learn how to analyze the job to determine hiring criteria. Know your responsibilities regarding diversity in hiring. Learn to develop good, legal interview questions, and establish an effective interview process. Learn to orient new employees to the work place.

Using Zotero for Citation Management

November 12, 2009

3 – 4 p.m.

Jones Library-105

Zotero [zoh-TAIR-oh] is a free, easy-to-use Firefox extension to help you collect, manage, and cite your research sources. It lives right where you do your work—in the web browser itself.

TRAX (PeopleSoft) Department Receipts Training (TRAX Part Four)

November 13, 2009

2 – 3:30 p.m.

ITS-Seminar 103

This is the fourth part of a five part course covering TRAX, Baylor University Financial Transaction system.  The user will learn how to use TRAX to deposit funds at the university.  Level: Novice

TRAX (PeopleSoft) Departmental Adjustment Request Training (TRAX Part Five)

November 13, 2009

3:30 – 5 p.m.

ITS-Seminar 103

This is the fifth of a five part course covering TRAX, the Baylor University Financial Transaction system.  This training covers the Departmental Adjustment Request function in TRAX (the Baylor University Financial Transaction System).  The user will learn how to use TRAX to recode transactions and process interdepartmental charges at the university.   Level: Novice 

Baylor Orators Toastmasters Club

Every Friday

12 – 1 p.m.

Robinson Tower 451

Toastmasters is the proven way to develop your speaking, listening, presentation, and leadership skills in a supportive and friendly environment.  What do you have to lose but the fear?  No registration is required.  Visitors welcomed any time.  Please visit http://www.baylor.edu/orators/ for more information.

NEW Computer Based Training (CBT) lesson –

Information Technology Security

A large virus outbreak or computer security breach can cost the university thousands of dollars in wasted time and software expenses.  Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in the United States.  ITS works very hard to protect Baylor and Baylor employees from viruses and security breaches -- but the most expensive security system in the world is worthless unless the people who use the system take the necessary precautions.  In this CBT lesson you will learn your responsibilities regarding IT security at Baylor.  The lesson takes 30 minutes or less and you can complete it at your desk.  Click on this link for instructions on how to take the lesson and receive professional development credit: www.baylor.edu/pod/cbt_instructions.

Computer based training: “The Basics of Hiring Student Employees”

Date: whenever you need the information

Time: whenever you make the time

Where: the comfort of your office

How do I sign up?

1. Send an e-mail to Melinda_Sanson@baylor.edu.
2. You will be enrolled in the course and a document will be e-mailed to you containing instructions for completion, the computer based training tutorial, and instructions for completing the quiz in Blackboard.
3. Once you complete the quiz in Blackboard and pass with a 70 or better, you will receive credit on your “My Development” page for “The Basics of Hiring Student Employees.”

Do you need to hire student workers, but lack the flexibility to be away from your desk for several hours to attend training? Now you can receive instruction from the comfort of your own office. Introducing computer based training that allows you stay at your office and still receive the training you need. The advantages to this training include moving at your own pace, the ability to go back and refresh as needed, and a quiz at the end to check your learning. This is the first computer based training made available by POD. It is designed to make learning easier for you and you still receive professional development credit upon successful completion of the course.