http://pdc.wfu.edu The mission of the Professional Development Center is to provide faculty, staff, and the community professional, personal, and civic enrichment through seminars focused on academic and administrative software, general technical skills, management training, interpersonal skills, and a myriad of special interest topics. This RSS feed lists our most recently added classes and events. en-us http://pdc.wfu.edu/course/112 One-hour retirement planning consultations will be available to all Wake Forest University employees.  Individual retirement planning consultations are specifically intended to provide assistance for our faculty and staff who are currently participating or interested in TIAA-CREF services to achieve retirement and other financial goals. TIAA-CREF is pleased to offer the availability of one-on-one counseling sessions at Wake Forest University. Setting up a long-term financial plan can be a... (added 3/17) http://pdc.wfu.edu/course/113 One-hour retirement planning consultations are an important service that is available to all Wake Forest University employees.  Individual retirement planning consultations are specifically intended to provide assistance for our faculty and staff who are currently participating or interested in Fidelity services to achieve retirement and other financial goals. Fidelity provides the tools and resources that can help you become a better investor. They offer complimentary... (added 3/17) http://pdc.wfu.edu/course/700 This course will give a basic introduction to the SMART Board technology. Participants will learn: - How to install and access the software - How to connect to the SMART Board - A basic knowledge of how to use the SMART Board and tools - How to utilize the SMART software - How to use the SMART Board with Office... (added 3/16) http://pdc.wfu.edu/course/459 Safety training for all WFU employees. Topics covered in the general safety session are: Blood borne Pathogens Awareness Hazard Communication Asbestos Management Fire Safety Reporting Accidents and Injuries Emergency... (added 3/16) http://pdc.wfu.edu/class/1878 This workshop combines the two workshops "Using Google Docs for Collaboration" and "Using Google Sites for web pages" into one 60 minute workshop. Learn how Google Docs can make collaborating on documents both in and out of the classroom snap, and learn how Google Sites can be used for personal web pages, student project pages, club sports web pages and student organization sites that are easy to create and... (added 3/16) http://pdc.wfu.edu/class/1877 Zotero 2.0 is a powerful open-source citations manager and reference tool that integrates directly into Firefox and can be used in place of EndNote for some purposes. Participants will learn how to install and start using Zotero to take notes and generate bibliographies in a matter of minutes, including "capturing" citations from ZSR's own online catalog with a single click. Sharing citations with groups and storing your collections online with Zotero will also be coveredBring your... (added 3/16) http://pdc.wfu.edu/class/1872 Informed citizens have good reasons to be perplexed when it comes to energy policy. Will the costs of traditional energy sources rise in the future or will continued technological advances avert this worry? Which traditional and alternative energy sources should be encouraged and which should be discouraged? How should they be helped or hindered? Do concerns over global climate change warrant a fundamental shift in our energy policy? If so, what is the wisest set of... (added 3/12) http://pdc.wfu.edu/class/1864 {Sustainable} Style WSNC is a fashion show celebrating the best of sustainable style and will take place at Wake Forest University on April 6, 2010, in Winston-Salem, NC. The runway show will highlight eco-designers crafting the chicest eco-apparel that makes the choice of dressing sustainably EASY.  The goal is for all guests and participants to walk away with a sense that incorporating eco-friendly attributes into one’s daily life is fun and do-able. {s}sWSnc... (added 3/04) http://pdc.wfu.edu/class/1862 What the Best College Teachers Do is a treasure trove of insight and inspiration for both new teachers and seasoned educators. Dr. Bain describes humorous and touching examples of ingenuity and compassion, of students' discoveries of new ideas and the depth of their own potential. This book, the result of a fifteen-year study of nearly one hundred college teachers in a wide variety of fields and universities, offers valuable answers for all educators. In it, Dr. Bain asks:  What makes a... (added 3/03) http://pdc.wfu.edu/class/1859 Whether you have been supervising employees for one month or one year, you may occasionally face challenging situations. Although it is expected that your staff perform and behave in a professional manner this is not always the case. If you do not know the answer to the following questions, this class may be just what you need! - What would you do if someone called you and complained about being harassed? - What would you do if you receive a call describing how someone was injured... (added 3/01) http://pdc.wfu.edu/course/686 Want to get a great start to a new hobby? Try kayaking! In this 2hr clinic, we will spend 15 minutes in classroom orientation, then fit you to a boat and spend the remainder of the time in the water! Instruction is a 1:1 ratio. While the bulk of time is spent on trying to roll a kayak, you wil become more comfortable in the boats and can practice maneuvering on flat water! Contact Eric Wakild at wakildec@wfu.edu for more... (added 2/25) http://pdc.wfu.edu/course/226 Version: 8.0 - Learn the basics of creating PDF forms using Adobe LiveCycle Designer. This course is designed for those who want to generate interactive, electronic forms to collect and manage data.       Note: The features covered in the course require Adobe Acrobat Professional and Adobe LiveCycle Designer and are not available in Adobe Acrobat Reader.   Topics: The pros and cons of creating forms in LiveCycle Designer The essentials of... (added 2/22) http://pdc.wfu.edu/class/1848 This is a two part event with different topics in the morning and afternoon. You may choose to attend either or both sessions. This event is free to WFU Reynolda Faculty, Staff, and Graduate students. For everyone else, a single session is $50 while both sessions together are $90. You may pay this fee via credit card while registering, or mail in a check to the address specified below. Ethical Management of Therapeutic Boundaries and Dual Relationships (9am-12noon) The counseling... (added 2/17) http://pdc.wfu.edu/class/1782 Do you feel safe at work/school? Get certified to help out in a cardiac situation! After this class you will know what to do if another adult chokes on lunch or has a heart attack in... (added 2/09) http://pdc.wfu.edu/class/1780  (This course has a 3-day requirement beginning on April 9 and ending on April 11, but is listed separately in the database.  You need only register for one of the offerings.) Would you like to have a summer job as a lifeguard? Once you complete this weekend class you will be Red Cross certified in Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR Pro, and AED!  (This course has a 3-day requirement beginning on April 9 and ending on April 11, but is listed separately in the database.  You need... (added 2/08) http://pdc.wfu.edu/class/1779 Be Prepared in ANY situation! After taking this class you will be certified in Adult/Child/Infant CPR and... (added 2/08) http://pdc.wfu.edu/course/238 The Graduate School of Wake Forest University requires electronic submission of ALL theses and dissertations in addition to the paper copy. Graduate Students will be submitting their work to the Electronic Theses and Dissertation (ETD) collection hosted by the ZSR Library.   Drop by during this time for help preparing the Adobe Acrobat PDF of your thesis or dissertation and submitting the PDF file. For information on the WFU Electronic Theses and Dissertations program see:... (added 1/29) http://pdc.wfu.edu/class/1757 Wake Forest University invites distinguished politicians and scholars to discuss the future of law and religion in face of many challenges posed by globalization. In recent years, we have seen religion reestablishing itself as an important force to be reckoned with in the contemporary world. Once often sidelined in the West as a private matter or an antiquated estate from the past, religion seemed to be on its slow path to social insignificance. Yet, religion has proven itself to be... (added 1/26) http://pdc.wfu.edu/course/388 This course is meant to educate the Department Property Administrator (DPA) on what a fixed asset is, Fixed Assets policy, responsibilities regarding fixed assets (forms and communication), and process for assisting with the physical inventory of fixed assets in their respective... (added 1/26) http://pdc.wfu.edu/class/1746 The PDC and the Athletic Department are pleased to offer the first Men's Golf Clinic for WFU faculty and staff.  The clinic, which will be led by Head Men's Golf Coach Jerry Haas and his staff and student golfers,  will cover fundamentals of swing, chipping/pitching and putting.  Clubs can be... (added 1/26)