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Spring 2008

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Date	Course Title	Time
January 30, 2008	Administrative Breakfast Series: The Nuts and Bolts of Making Villanova Work: UNIT - University Information Technologies	9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
January 31, 2008	Giving Recognition	9:00 a.m. to Noon
February 20, 2008 or March 27, 2008	The Science of Positive Psychology: Applications for the Workplace	Noon to 1:00 p.m.
February 26, 2008	Administrative Breakfast Series: The Nuts and Bolts of Making Villanova Work - The Facilities Management Office	9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
February 28, 2008	The Principles and Qualities of Genuine Leadership	9:00 a.m. to Noon
March 27, 2008	Developing Others	9:00 a.m. to Noon
April 9, 2008	How to Save $1 Million	Noon to 1:00 p.m.
April 17, 2008	Make a Smooth Transition to Retirement	Noon to 1:00 p.m.
April 30, 2008	Administrative Breakfast Series: the Nuts and Bolts of making Villanova Work - Enrollment Management	9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

* = Sessions marked with an asterisk meet on more than one date. Please see the course descriptions below to see additional class dates for these sessions.

January 2008

Course Title: Administrative Breakfast Series: UNIT
Date: Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Times: 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Location: Radnor/St. David Room, Connelly Center
Presenter: Stephen Fugale, UNIT
Course Description: In this program you will get a chance to meet some of the management team and learn more about the products and services that UNIT provides. You will have a chance to ask questions and network with others from various departments throughout the campus. We'll be talking about the hot topics in IT today, developing IT strategies, and Villanova's plans for It going forward. We'll also touch on: Organizational Overview, Network and Communications, University Information Systems, Instructional Technologies, Web Services, Campus Systems and Operations, Technology Support Services, Operations, Student Technology Program, and IT Security & Information Protection

Course Title: Giving Recognition
Date: Thursday, January 31, 2008
Times: 9:00 a.m. to Noon
Location: Health Services Building, Room 200
Presenter: Dane Hewlett, OPTIR
Course Description: Everyone likes recognition - we all want to feel valued and to be reassured that our efforts make a difference. People typically acknowledge only dramatic, visible accomplishments, but an environment where individuals also recognize small, everyday successes encourages risk-taking and initiative.

In this seminar you will learn how to acknowledge accomplishments in meaningful, appropriate ways, and how to use recognition as a powerful tool for building strong working relationships as well as encouraging others. You will discover that recognition is everyone's job.

February 2008

Course Title: The Science of Positive Psychology: Applications for the Workplace
Date: Wednesday, February 20 or Thursday, March 27, 2008
Times: Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Location: Radnor/St. David Room, Connelly Center
Presenter: Robert Siegfried, PhD, Adjunct Professor, Counseling and Human Relations
Course Description: Positive Psychology has been described as a recent branch of scientific psychology that "studies the strengths and virtues that enable individuals and communities to thrive. The program will include:

Ten empirically-validated Positive Psychology practices that you and your staff can put into place today that lead to enhanced performance, improved work environments, and increased life satisfaction.
How to implement Positive Psychology practices in your life and in the workplace.
An overview of the Positive Psychology movement and how it differs from "Psychology as Usual."

This seminar is intended for anyone with an interest in leadership, change (organizational or personal), and work/life satisfaction.

Course Title: Administrative Breakfast Series - The Facilities Management Office
Date: Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Times: 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Location: Radnor/St. David Room, Connelly Center
Presenter: Robert Morro, Executive Director, Facilities Management Office
Course Description: The Facilities Management Office is responsible for all cleaning, maintenance, repair, construction, renovations and alterations to University facilities and grounds. Be the first in your department to register and learn these Fabulous Facilities Facts:

The FASTEST way to get maintenance items accomplished
How to properly plan a FABULOUS special event on campus
How to gain on line access to the PREVIOUSLY SECRET blueprints of your office and building
How to plan and execute an EXTREME office, lab, gym or entire school makeover (BYOF)
How to order your VERY OWN bench for placement in Villanova's attractive arboretum
How to get your "two cents" into the campus MASTER plan
Why MICE prefer to live in certain buildings on campus

As well a a plethora of mundane facts of VILLANOVA, like how exactly 3,293,000 sq ft of campus space are cleaned and maintained, and how 220 acres are mowed and plowed, all accomplished with a never wan-
.ing sense of humor.

March 2008

Course Title: Developing Others
Date: Thursday, March 27, 2008
Times: 9:00 a.m. to Noon
Location: Health Services Building, Room 200
Presenter: Dane Hewlett, PhD
Course Description: "Coaching means giving people support, encouragement and information in order to raise their awareness that they can solve problems on their own, take risks, make decisions and tackle new challenges."

A coach raises people's awareness of the knowledge and skills they already have. Coaching is a practical skill anyone can learn. This workshop will help you recognize daily opportunities to coach others in ways that bring out the best in everyone. You will discover how to guide, motivate and support others to reach everyone's best level of performance.

April 2008

Course Title: How to Save $1 Million
Date: Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Times: Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Location: Devon Room, Connelly Center
Presenter: Kathrina Yost and Sarah Cubbin, Wachovia Bank
Course Description: A recent survey of more than 2,000 Americans by Wachovia and the Consumer Federation of America found that more than half of Americans (52 percent) say they are not saving adequately. Seventeen percent say they cannot afford to save a all, while 35 percent say they are saving, but not enough to meet short and long term financial needs.

This seminar will provide you with tips on how you can start saving or save more. Case studies will be reviewed of individuals who have saved $1 million, plus those who have saved smaller amounts. You will learn how to set your own savings goals based on what is realistic for you.

Course Title: Make a Smooth Transition to Retirement
Date: Thursday, April 17, 2008
Times: Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Location: Devon Room, Connelly Center
Presenter: Vanguard's Institutional Financial Planning Services Group
Course Description: If you are between five and ten years away from retirement, this seminar will help you answer these questions:

Will I have enough money to retire?
Do I know how to invest during retirement?
Is my retirement plan on course?

Participants will receive a Spending Plan Worksheet, a Retirement Readiness Worksheet, and an Investor Questionnaire.

Course Title: Administrative Breakfast Series: Enrollment Management
Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Times: 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Location: Radnor/St. David Room, Connelly Center
Presenter: Stephen Merritt, Catherine Connor and George Walter
Course Description: Enrollment Management is comprised of several important administrative areas at Villanova, namely, University Admission, Financial Assistance, the Office of the Registrar, University Outreach and the EM Information Management Group (IMG).
From admission through graduation, Enrollment Management's offices play a vital role in assisting students achieve academic success while also providing faculty and staff with important support services. The Enrollment Management team will guide you through an interesting perspective on how Enrollment Management assists the University in achieving its goals in admission, retention and student satisfaction.