training

Leadership training deadline extended to Feb. 7

PULLMAN, Wash. – Leadership training tailored to the needs of Washington State University faculty and staff will be offered in a day-long session Thursday, March 20, in the CUB junior ballroom. A few seats remain so the deadline to register has been extended to Friday, Feb. 7.

Innovative training on the latest composting techniques

Previous compost facility operator training students build a compost pile using dairy and chicken manure, mixed animal bedding and yard debris.  PUYALLUP, Wash. – Interactive learning, field trips and more will be part of a class for compost facility operators Oct. 14-18 at the Washington State University Puyallup Research and Extension Center. The capacity class […]

Research Administration Training begins Sept. 20

PULLMAN, Wash. – A training series designed specifically for employees managing research projects and sponsored programs will be presented by Human Resource Services beginning Friday, Sept. 20.   The “Research Administration Training Series” focuses on the administrative and management activities that contribute to successful research projects. The first session, titled “Research Administration Update,” will focus on: […]

WSU supervisors gain knowledge, manage skills

PULLMAN, Wash. – The Washington State University “Training for Supervisors” series for 2013-14 will begin Wednesday, Sept. 11, with a discussion about position descriptions, expectations and annual reviews. Additional topics in the series include workplace communication, fair labor standards, equal opportunity issues and others critical to effective supervision.    Civil service entry-level supervisors and managers […]

Five-state medical program looks to the future

  SEATTLE – Officials at the University of Washington, Washington State University and the University of Idaho have announced a future change in the location of 20 first-year WWAMI regional medical education program medical students from WSU Pullman to WSU Spokane. WWAMI is a partnership between the University of Washington School of Medicine and the […]

Turning customer revenge into reconciliation

PULLMAN, Wash. – Canceled flights, lost luggage, a product confirmed to be “in stock” that turns out to be on back order after you’ve driven 20 minutes to get it – most everyone has at some time experienced anger and frustration over similar service failures. These feelings can, in turn, lead customers to take their […]

Leadership training series to begin Sept. 1

The 2010-11 Leadership Training Workshop Series, designed for new department chairs, school directors and other university leaders, is slated to begin Sept. 1.   This year’s series includes 10 workshops, 90 minutes in length each, that are scheduled from Sept. 1-March 24. The workshops are are offered both via classroom and via WSU Videoconferencing Services. […]

Leaders trained to manage in Cougar Country

      PULLMAN – The fifth annual Managing in Cougar Country conference, held Thursday, Aug. 5, in Smith CUE 203, drew 126 managers and supervisors universitywide to the training event.   The event offered employees a variety of workshops focusing on the theme “Vision and Collaboration in the WSU Community.”    The conference is sponsored by WSU Human Resource […]

Managing in Cougar Country today

  The fifth annual Managing in Cougar Country conference for managers and supervisors is scheduled for 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 5, in Smith CUE 203.   A variety of workshops will focus on the theme “Vision and Collaboration in the WSU Community.”    In addition there will be workshops on what is considered appropriate – and inappropriate – […]