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UC Merced Supervisory Certificate Program

 

For Detailed Information about the Series, View the Supervisory Certificate Brochure
 
To view all available classes use search keyword: HR-SUP 

Overview
 
Introduction to Management (Online)  
ME-HR-SUP01
New supervisors are often unprepared to address the broader responsibilities, people issues, and legal/contractual obligations that are part of the manager's role. This online course helps participants understand the work of supervisory managers and offers concepts and tools such as: the management functions, law, delegation, planning and problem-solving processes.
 
Legal Environment
 
EEO Law for Supervisors
ME-HR-SUP02
The UCM workplace is a highly regulated environment. In this class, participants learn to work within the legal, contractual, and policy framework that frames the workplace. This class emphasizes State and Federal laws including Equal Employment Opportunity and University policies, while reinforcing key union-related concepts offered in the next class; Supervising According to Union Contracts and the PPSM.
Instructor: Marilynn Schuyler, Schuyler Affirmative Action Practice
 
Supervising According to Union Contracts and the PPSM
ME-HR-SUP03
UCM supervisors and managers often supervise both represented and non-represented employees. This particular class emphasizes working effectively and legally within a union environment. It will touch upon the Personnel Policies for Staff Members (PPSM).
Instructor: Fabiola Elizalde, UC Merced Labor Relations
 
Recruiting and Hiring
ME-HR-SUP04
Hiring is a costly investment and it is part of the performance management strategy. This course equips participants to hire staff systematically and effectively, while ensuring legal and workplace safety compliance.
Instructor: Rubi Morales, Employment Services – UCM HR
 
Skills (Performance Management)
 
Setting Performance Expectations   
ME-HR-SUP05
As a supervisor, you set and communicate clear goals and expectations that give employees the opportunity to be successful in their jobs. It is important that employees connect their work with the organizational mission and goals. In this course you will practice a systematic approach to setting goals and expectations and practice effective ways of engaging employees in this process. 
Topics include:
·       Setting and communicating goals
·       Establishing performance standards
·       Aligning individual and organizational goals
Instructor: Elaine Schilling
 
Delegating for Success and Accountability
ME-HR-SUP06
Delegation is a key strategy for developing employee skills and knowledge. Effective delegation involves prior planning about the task and the employee who will receive the task, building agreement on the task that was delegated, coaching throughout the process, and bringing an assignment to an end.
Topics include:
·       Delegation, responsibility and accountability
·       Obstacles to delegation
·       Delegation process
Instructor: Elaine Schilling
 
Coaching to Improve Performance  
ME-HR-SUP07
In coaching, a supervisor provides constructive feedback to an employee and together they develop a plan for performance improvement and the development of new skills. Coaching is a critical skill that you as a supervisor will use actively through the performance management cycle, one that focuses on engaging employees in problem solving and skill development. 
Topics include:
·       Coaching models
·       Coaching conversations
·       Delivering feedback
Instructor: Elaine Schilling
 
Conducting Performance Appraisals           
ME-HR-SUP08
The performance appraisal provides an opportunity for a supervisor and employee to discuss past performance and make plans for the employee’s future performance and development. It is the process of measuring an employee’s performance in the current position and summarizes the employee’s contributions in specific areas over the entire appraisal period.  A formal appraisal is conducted at least once a year, and is one of the many discussions you as a supervisor will initiate throughout the year to give formal and informal feedback about performance.
Topics include:
·       Phases – preparation, writing the appraisal, communicating about the appraisal
·       Employee appraisal forms
·       Conducting performance conversations
·       Informal and formal feedback
Instructor: Elaine Schilling
 
Elective Courses
 
Supervisory Series Electives
ME-HR-SUP09
UC Merced team members need to take two elective courses. The options include eCourses from Corporate Leadership Council (CLC) or any other course specified as an elective in the objective titled “Supervisory Series Electives”. New elective options will be added as they become available.