A weekly e-newsletter from CNM's Organizational Learning Division with training and development ideas and opportunities for all employees

"The ultimate wisdom which deals with beginnings remains locked in a seed. There it lies, the simplest fact of the universe and at the same time the one which calls for faith rather than reason."
--Hal Borland
 

January 8 Issue: Table of Contents

• Spring 2007 Calendar of Events through Organizational Learning
• "101 Things You Can Do the First Three Weeks of Class"
• At-your-desk learning: "Up to Speed with Word 2007"
• Productivity Primer:  "Goal Setting: Powerful Written Goals in 7 Easy Steps"
• Preview Jan. 8-13 training events and learnshops
• Preview Jan. 15-20 training events and learnshops

4Spring 2007 Calendar of Events through Organizational Learning
You can view Organizational Learning's Calendar of Events for the new term at this web address:
http://planet.cnm.edu/orglearn/Institute/2007Spring/calendar_registration.htm
This online calendar is updated for January, and learning events for February through April will be added soon.
 

4"101 Things You Can Do the First Three Weeks of Class" 

The following list of "101 Things You Can Do..." is offered in the spirit of starting off right. It is a catalog of suggestions for college teachers who are looking for a fresh way of creating the best possible environment for learning. Not just the first day, but the first three weeks of a course are especially important, studies say, in retaining capable students. http://honolulu.hawaii.edu/intranet/committees/FacDevCom/guidebk/teachtip/101thing.htm  

4At-your-desk learning:  "Up to Speed with Word 2007"
CNM computers will be upgraded to Office 2007 in the coming year.  Here's an online course that uses audio and video to show some of Word 2007's new features. "Learn the best ways to use the new Ribbon, get a handle on finding popular commands, and understand what the new file format does for you."

If you don’t have time for the full course, you can watch the Up to speed with Word 2007 demo for the essentials, then come back to the course when you are ready to practice hands-on.
http://office.microsoft.com/training/training.aspx?AssetID=RC100664431033

4Productivity Primer:  "Goal Setting:  Powerful Written Goals in 7 Easy Steps"
"Goal setting...is more than simply scribbling down some ideas on a piece of paper. Our goals need to be complete and focused, much like a road map, and that is the purpose behind...this article.

According to the author, Gene Donohue, "If you follow the 7 goal setting steps I've outlined in this article you will be well on your way to becoming an expert in building the road maps to your goals."
http://www.topachievement.com/goalsetting.html

4Preview Jan. 8-13 training events and learnshops
The following events are scheduled for the week of January 8-13. View complete details and register for these events on this webpage: http://planet.cnm.edu/orglearn/Institute/2007Spring/calendar_registration.htm

 Friday, Jan. 12

• Sexual Harassment Awareness (Main)

4Preview Jan. 15-20 training events and learnshops
The following events are scheduled for the week of January 15-20. View complete details and register for these events on this webpage: http://planet.cnm.edu/orglearn/Institute/2007Spring/calendar_registration.htm

 Tuesday, Jan. 16

• Ergonomic Training (WTC)

 Thursday, Jan. 18

• Organizational Learning Facilitator Training (Main)

 Friday, Jan. 19

• Passport for Faculty (Main)
• Hazard Communication (Main)

If you need help to register or find out more about Organizational Learning events, contact Jean Montaño at 224-4400 or by email: jmontano@cnm.edu.