Human Resources

Compensation Perspectives (12 Hrs)

Course #	Reg #	Days	Hours	Dates	Room	Fee	Instructor
HRPO 1091 83002	604586	Online	-	5/03/10 - 5/16/10	Online	$100	Berg
An in-depth explanation of the cash compensation function beginning with a thorough understanding and use of Fair Labor Standards Act determining exempt and non-exempt nuances, job evaluation methods, job description writing techniques, survey practices, and wage and salary structure development. A work project parallels each step with hands-on practice of the several elements described above with a hypothetical organization.

Employee Benefits Overview (12 Hrs)

Course #	Reg #	Days	Hours	Dates	Room	Fee	Instructor
HRPO 1091 83001	604587	Online	-	3/27/10 - 4/05/10	Online	$100	Pinckney
A comprehensive introduction to statutory and optional employment benefits. Instruction includes industry patterns and differences, current benefit trends, characteristics of typical plans, cost containment, federal regulations (ERISA,COBRA and HIPPA), and preparation for legislation expected to be enacted in summer 2006.

Employee Relations/Performance Management (32 Hrs)

Course #	Reg #	Days	Hours	Dates	Room	Fee	Instructor
HRPO 2004 82001	604588	Online	-	2/17/10 - 3/10/10	Online	$185	Berg
A thorough exploration of performance appraisal and improvement plans, development of performance standards and goals, employee motivation techniques, company policies and handbook development, dealing with difficult employees, and investigating employee charges. Included are strategies for building trust, responding to criticism and leading effective meetings.

Health & Safety (12 Hrs)

Course #	Reg #	Days	Hours	Dates	Room	Fee	Instructor
HRPO 1091 83003	604589	Online	-	4/19/10 - 5/01/10	Online	$100	Finney
This course reviews policies and practices that affect an employee's well-being. Topics include ergonomics, employee wellness programs, chemical dependency, and communicable diseases in the workplace. Legal and regulatory factors including OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act) and worker's compensation are discussed.

HR Legal Issues (24 Hrs)

Course #	Reg #	Days	Hours	Dates	Room	Fee	Instructor
HRPO 1004 82001	604590	Online	-	1/26/10 - 2/15/10	Online	$150	Pinckney
Prereq.: Introduction to Human Resources Management. A detailed introduction to federal and state employment laws. Instruction includes workplace discrimination, the role and purpose of the EEOC, affirmative action, privacy rights, wage and hour issues, and employment-at-will theory. Includes strategies for appying legal theories and modeling lawful behavior in the workplace. A separate text is required.

HRM: A Global Perspective (12 Hrs)

Course #	Reg #	Days	Hours	Dates	Room	Fee	Instructor
HRPO 1091 83004	604591	Online	-	5/19/10 - 5/31/10	Online	$100	Berg

Introduction to Human Resource Management (16 Hrs)

Course #	Reg #	Days	Hours	Dates	Room	Fee	Instructor
HRPO 1041 82001	604592	Online	-	1/11/10 - 1/24/10	Online	$125	Finney
Designed for individuals who want to launch a career in Human Resources or need a comprehensive update. Provides an overview of challenges facing today's organizations. Instruction includes philosophy, purpose, and management objectives key to HRM.

Recruitment and Selection (16 Hrs)

Course #	Reg #	Days	Hours	Dates	Room	Fee	Instructor
EHKP 1006 83001	604595	Online	-	3/12/10 - 3/25/10	Online	$125	Taylor
Fundamentals of staff development. Emphasis on selecting, training, and developing personnel to mutually benefit the employees and the organization. Topics covered are human resource planning, job analysis, recruitment, selection and hiring of employees, orientation, job skills training, performance appraisals and management, and developing and implementing a successful work team.

Understanding the Training & Development Function in HR (12 Hrs)

Course #	Reg #	Days	Hours	Dates	Room	Fee	Instructor
HRPO 1003 83001	604596	Online	-	4/07/10 - 4/17/10	Online	$100	Taylor