University of Southern Indiana - Extended Services: Community Outreach

INNOVATION POINTE
318 Main Street

START SOMETHING @ INNOVATION POINTE!
Innovation Pointe, Evansville’s new high-tech business innovation center, is open on Main Street between Third and Fourth Streets. USI, as the education partner, will offer services including

Undergraduate and graduate courses beginning fall 2008
Noncredit courses and seminars beginning this spring (see following descriptions)
Specialized information technology seminars and hands-on programs
Student interns, faculty applied research and consulting support to the technology businesses located in Innovation Pointe provided by USI’s Center for Applied Research—call 461-5442 for more information
Access to services of USI’s Organizational/Professional Development group, including assessment, human resource development planning, and customized training
STEM-related workshops and activities for middle and high school students
Support for entrepreneurs of all kinds
Hands-on computer application courses

Noncredit professional development programs at Innovation Pointe this spring are:

BUSINESS ETIQUETTE DAY/LUNCH NO. BUS557
Have you ever had the nagging feeling you’ve said the wrong thing, dressed the wrong way, or picked up the wrong fork at a business lunch? Join us at Innovation Pointe for a day of polishing and refining your professional etiquette skills. Learn the do’s and don’ts of the business world in areas including networking, meetings, and e-mail, as well as the most comfortable and appropriate ways to dress, speak, and share a meal with business associates. The day includes a “working lunch” where you will have the opportunity to practice the new tips you’ve learned.
Instructors: Tammy Barnett, Independent Consultant; and Janet Johnson, Assistant Director of Career Services, USI
Date & Times: Thursday, April 24, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: Innovation Pointe, 318 Main Street, Evansville
Registration Fee: $125—lunch included

CONFLICT MANAGEMENT NO.BUS556
When people have meaningful interactions at work conflict will naturally exist. It’s how individuals learn to deal with difficult and possibly volatile situations that can make the difference in the working environment. This session designed for employees at all levels can be used in a variety of work situations and will help you identify personal styles that influence conflict behavior.
Instructor: Julie Brauser, Training Consultant, USI Organizational and Professional
Development Group
Date & Times: Thursday, April 17, 12 noon – 1:30 p.m.
Location: Innovation Pointe, 318 Main Street, Evansville
Registration Fee: $45—lunch included

What some of our Conflict Management participants had to say:

Every part was useful
Keep up the good work
(The instructor) made it easy to understand
Julie did a great job
Great facility

CANDIDATE SCHOOL –cosponsored by
The Chamber of Commerce of Southwest Indiana NO. PSV200
Have you ever thought about running for political office and making a difference in your community? If so, here’s a chance to explore what it takes to become a successful political candidate. Offered in the middle of the filing season for 2008 elections, Candidate School will provide practical advice from experience campaigners, public servants, political scientists, and party officials. Topics will range from why you should run for office to defining yourself as a candidate, election law compliance, and media relations.
Date & Time: Friday, February 1, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Location: Innovation Pointe, 318 Main Street
Registration Fee: $40—includes materials, breaks, lunch, and parking

WHALE DONE! NO. BUS555
What does the training of killer whales have to do with motivating, developing, and managing people? Both whales and humans perform better when you accentuate the positive. See how using the techniques of animal trainers—specifically those responsible for the killer whales of SeaWorld—can supercharge your effectiveness at work and at home. Whale Done! ™ highlights how catching people doing things right and redirecting negative behavior are some of the best tools to increase productivity, build trust, create high commitment and motivation, retain your best workers, promote positive customer relationships, and sustain your competitive advantage.
Instructor: Julie Brauser, Training Consultant, USI Organizational
and Professional Development Group
Date & Times: Thursday, April 3, 12 noon – 1:30 p.m.
Location: Innovation Pointe, 318 Main Street, Evansville
Registration Fee: $45—lunch included

8600 University Boulevard - Evansville, IN 47712-3596 - 812/464-8600

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