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Employee Appreciation Night May 31, 2013 7:00 p.m.
All Faculty, Staff and Student Employees are invited to UCO FAMILY FUN & FILM FEST Friday May 31, 2013 in Plunkett Park. This family friendly evening will begin at 7:00 pm with inflatables and yard games, popcorn, drinks and door prizes. “Wreck-It Ralph” will commence at 8:40 pm. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs and join us for a night of free family friendly fun!
UCO EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
The mission of Employee Relations & Development is to enhance productivity and job satisfaction by improving interpersonal relationships and resolving disputes. Employee Relations & Development serves UCO in the interpretation and enforcement of university policies, procedures, practices, and external regulations related to labor/staff relations. We also provide leadership and education in the identification and resolution of concerns related to the management of university staff.
Development plays a strong role in employee relations. In response to many requests for more learning opportunities in employee relations, we host routine professional development opportunities, which can be enrolled for through the Learning Center. We have also provided managers and supervisors with additional information and forms regarding Performance Management by logging into our Wiki Central site TEAM.Management_Central.
Our most popular developmental classes are:
Exceptional Performance Award Annual Winners
Exceptional Performance Award Annual Winners
Purpose: To create an environment where employees feel that they are recognized publicly for performance that reflects the innovative, passionate, student and customer-centered focus that UCO has embraced. Criteria: Employees must have a minimum of six months of continuous employment prior to nomination to be eligible. Nominations may be made by anyone including faculty, staff, students and campus vendors. Eligibility: This award is available to all UCO staff members up to, but not including Directors. 2012 - Tim Felton, Facilities Management 2012 - Kelly Ross, Academic Affairs 2011 - Joy Morgan, Enrollment Management 2010 - Ted Jones, University Police Services 2009 - Stephanie Kahne, Academic Advisement 2008 - Julie Byer, Enrollment ServicesEMPLOYEE EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE AWARDS
Current Winners
Previous Winners:
IPP and You Training
Correction - Not Punishment
This 90-minute session focuses on coaching, redirecting and performance correction as needed, on an ongoing basis. In addition to a "how-to" presentation, time will be spent in an open forum format for management to openly discuss the emotions and responsibilities related to dealing with challenging situations, ask for input, and bounce ideas off one another. Additional discussions will take place regarding management's responsibility and accountability for ensuring poor performance/behavior is timely addressed. The University's guidelines and matrix are reviewed in detail, with an opportunity for Q&A.
Power of the 3Rs
This is a 90-minute interactive session for management to develop departmental guidelines for Recognizing, Reinforcing and Rewarding good performance as part of ongoing feedback. Participants will define what "good performance" looks like, and will compile a list of ways to recognize and reward employees. Additional discussions will take place regarding management's responsibility and accountability for ensuring this feedback takes place. The University's positive reinforcement and reward guidelines are reviewed, with an opportunity for Q&A.
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