How to Plan for the Inevitable
September 23, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Tandy Boardroom (TH 120)
Author and financial planner Joe Hearn is here to guide us through the financial, legal and insurance questions that occur at the end of every life. Using his best selling book, If Something Happens to Me, co-written by estate planning attorney Niel D. Nielsen, Joe reveals which government agencies are relevant, step-by-step guidance for your heirs, and professional insights on a host of legal and financial issues. Each attendee will receive Joe’s book, a document organizer and a CD containing electronic copies of all the forms found in the book. Spouses welcome to attend.
How to Help Your Aging Parents
September 28, noon – 1:00 p.m.
Bass Living Room
What do you do when your aging parents need help? You are not alone! TCU’s Center for Healthy Aging provides support
for older adults, their families and their care-givers by bringing together academic research and community focus efforts in the area of gerontology.
In this important class, Linda Curry, director of TCU’s Center on Healthy Aging and nursing professor, Dr. Charles Walker, focus on the available services in the community and how the Center can help you learn where to turn.
How to Stop Workplace Bullying
October 8, 8:00 a.m. – noon
Dee J. Kelly Alumni & Visitors Center, Cox A
Unfortunately, it’s true: bullying is not limited to the playground. Incivility and harassment from co-workers and/or supervisors leads to low job-satisfaction, stress, and anger. The good news is that policies can be put into place to prevent it from occurring. Wellknown human relations consultant, Dr. Frances Leach, advises on anti-bullying workplace policies and shares techniques to constructively handle incivility, bullying and interpersonal conflict.
How to Protect Yourself in Cyberspace
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month. Attend either of these important sessions and discover what dangers lurk in cyberspace. Barbara McClellan, TCU’s information security engineer, gives us the low-down on how to foil scammers and to protect digital security both at work and at home.
How to Improve Cyber Security I
October 8, noon – 1:00 p.m.
HR Conference Room
Phishing, spoofing, and scamming. Everyone who uses a computer needs to know these words. Find out how to safeguard your digital information. Practice digital self defense with Barbara McClellan, TCU’s information security engineer.
How to Improve Cyber Security II
October 21, noon – 1:00 p.m.
HR Conference Room
Phishing, spoofing, and scamming. Everyone who uses a computer needs to know these words. Find out how to safeguard your digital information. Practice digital self defense with Barbara McClellan, TCU’s information security engineer.
How to Prevent Identity Theft
October 16, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
HR Conference Room
We all put sensitive information on our home computers. But do we know how to make sure it stays there? Find out the latest schemes that scammers use to practice identity theft, and how to make sure it doesn’t happen to you. Don’t start your weekend without this vital information!
CENTER FOR ACADEMIC SERVICES ADVISING KNOW-HOW
Advising 101
September 3, 3:30 p.m.
Tucker Technology 139
This training is strongly recommended for both new and seasoned advisors for an overview of the advising process at TCU. Join us as we equip you with the tools you need to survive the advising season! For information, contact Deidre Turner in the Center for Academic Services at d.r.turner@tcu.edu.
Helping Students in Distress
September 24, 3:30 p.m.
Tucker Technology 139
The Counseling, Testing and Mental Health Center has partnered with the Campus Life Office to train faculty and staff to help distressed students. Learn what kind of support is available for students. For more information, contact Deidre Turner at d.r.turner@tcu.edu.
Advisor Updates
October 22, 3:30 p.m.
Tucker Technology 139
The time has come to prepare yourself for the upcoming advising season. Join us as we discuss the changes in academic policies. For information, contact Deirdre Turner at d.r.turner@tcu.edu.
Spring 2010 Topics will include:
• Partnering with Parents
• Making a Successful Transfer Student
Watch for more details!
