Calendar of Events

MONDAY, JAN. 26

Essentials of Effective Supervision, presented by the Management Development Institute at SMSU, offers the first course in its 12-session agenda 6:30-9:30 p.m. at SMSU's Glass Hall. The topic for session one is the changing role of the first-line supervisor. The cost is $445. For more information, call 836-5667.

TUESDAY, JAN. 27

Compensation & Benefits, a human resource seminar from the Management Development Institute at SMSU, offers its first session 6:30-9:30 p.m. in SMSU's Glass Hall. This three-session course, which continues Feb. 3 and 10, covers federal legislation that affects compensation and benefits, compensation strategies and plans, administering the compensation and benefit system, and legally required benefits. The cost is $175. For more information or to register, call 836-5667.

Discover Springfield!, a training program to educate those with high visitor contact on the things to see and do in Springfield, will be held at 11 a.m. at the Convention & Visitors Bureau sales office, located at the Union Planters Bank Building at East Battlefield and Moulder (formerly 1st Savings Bank).

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 28

Managing in Today's Organization: Leading from the Middle, exploring the role, responsibilities and expectations of the middle manager, will be offered 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at University Plaza Hotel. This course, from the Management Development Institute at SMSU, may be taken alone or as the core course for the mid-management certificate program. The cost of the seminar is $195. For more information or to register, call 836-5667.

THURSDAY, JAN. 29

Human Resource Fundamentals, a course of the Management Development Institute at SMSU, will be offered 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at University Plaza Hotel. The course provides an overview of the strategic role human resource personnel play, as well as skill and knowledge development in recruitment and selection, communications, laws and regulations, record keeping and employee compensation. The cost is $149. For more information or to register, call 836-5667.

Hiring & Firing: New Rules for the 21st Century, a half-day program sponsored by Associated Industries of Missouri, will focus on the interview process, disciplining employees and dismissing employees. The seminar will walk attendees through the entire employment process in light of recent legislative changes. The cost is $85 for AIM/TRIM members, $135 for prospective members. For more information or to make a reservation, contact Annette Wallace at 573-634-2246.

Professional Secretary Review, offering preparation for the certified professional secretary exam, will be offered 6:30-9:30 p.m. Thursdays through April 23 in SMSU's Glass Hall. The fee is $185. To register, call 836-5667.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

What's New? The 1997 AIA A201 General Conditions, discussing at least 40 significant changes to the A201 General Conditions, especially in the areas of responsibility for contractors and subs, will be offered 3-5 p.m. at the Clarion Hotel, 3333 S. Glenstone. The cost is $10 per person, including refreshments and handouts. Registration begins at 2:30 p.m. Call 882-7115 to register before the Jan. 27 deadline.[[In-content Ad]]