What kind of staff training does TCU offer?
TCU Human Resources offers a variety of training opportunities. Subjects include management skills, communication techniques, legal updates, and more. Each month, there are also brown bag lunch offerings on topics such as gardening, book studies, and campus tours. All classes require advance registration.
I’ve been hired. When will I attend orientation?
New staff ½ day orientations are held each Tuesday beginning at 8:15 in Human Resources
What documents do I need to bring to orientation?
To complete hiring paperwork, new staff must present identification documents, such as a passport, or driver’s license and social security card. TCU payroll requires presentation of the social security card for verification of the number. The social security card also provides the name of record for all TCU employees.
What is the Management Institute?
TCU’s Management Institute Training Program is designed to help supervisors and managers become more effective leaders in the workplace. Comprised of ten four-hour modules, the program offers a variety of learning opportunities for both new and experienced managers, plus those aspiring to leadership roles at the University. The program is ongoing, with one class offering approximately each month throughout the year. Faculty and staff not planning to complete the entire program may enroll in individual classes. Those attending all ten modules will receive certificates upon completion. Enrollment limited to current TCU employees.
Who is eligible to enroll in the Management Institute?
The Management Institute is primarily focused at managers and supervisors and those aspiring to leadership roles at the University.
How often are classes repeated?
Management Institute classes are repeated once per year. Other training courses may be repeated, depending on demand for the topic.
Do I have to take Crucial Conversations before Crucial Confrontations?
Crucial Conversations and Crucial Confrontations may be taken independently of each other. Either class may be taken first.
What is a Facilitator?
Formed in the Spring of 2001, the facilitator group is comprised of key people from each department on campus. Facilitators are typically budget managers, unit heads, or their representatives. Facilitators’ meetings are held bimonthly during the academic year and are forums for discussion of a wide variety of HR and Financial Services information.
How often is the training catalog published?
The HR training catalog is published three times per year: at the beginning of the fall, spring, and summer semesters
Are there charges for training classes?
There are no charges for any HR-sponsored training class unless specifically noted in the catalog.
