GETTING STARTED WITH QUICKBOOKS 2007   NO. CIS584   
Get control of your finances by learning the basic skills to maintain accounting records on QuickBooks.  Learn how to set up a QuickBooks file, answer the Easy Step Interview, write checks, make deposits and keep your bank balance.  Basic bookkeeping knowledge required.

Instructor: John Stevens, CPA, CMA, QuickBooks ProAdvisor
Dates & Times: 2 Wednesdays, February 17 & 24, 6–9 p.m.
Location: Innovation Pointe, 318 Main Street, Downtown Evansville
Registration Fee: $99

 USING QUICKBOOKS 2007             NO. CIS585
Continue to develop basic skills and learn to maintain a company’s accounting records on QuickBooks, including setting up a chart of accounts, invoicing customers, receiving customer payments and making bank deposits, entering and paying vendor bills, reconciling bank statements, and generating financial statements and other reports. Payroll processing and inventory will not be covered in this course. Basic bookkeeping knowledge required.

Instructor: John Stevens, CPA, CMA, QuickBooks ProAdvisor
Dates & Times: 5 Wednesdays, March 3-31, 6–9 p.m.
Location: Innovation Pointe, 318 Main Street, Downtown Evansville
Registration Fee: $219

WELCOME TO WINDOWS 7                       NO. CIS514
Discover what's new in Windows 7: easier access to your documents, photos, and music, regardless of where you store them; faster access to your most-used programs and files; desktop programs wherever you need them; new, more powerful and easier to use home networking; media on your big-screen TV and home theater system; and much more. Windows expert Mark Edward Soper, author of Easy Microsoft Windows 7 and many other books, shows you what's new and better about Microsoft's latest operating system.

Date & Time: Thursday, March 4, 6-9 p.m. (Soper)
Location: Innovation Pointe, 318 Main Street, Downtown Evansville
Registration Fee:  $49


USING WINDOWS 7             NO. CIS515
 Spend three evenings delving into the new Windows 7 operating system.  Topics include navigating, working with documents and files, and printing documents and photos, as well as more advanced topics such as networking, Internet access, and managing and safeguarding your data.  Users will learn how to set up a network connection as well as a firewall.  Security issues such as antiphishing will also be covered.  Dates & Times: 3 Thursdays, March 11-25, 6-9 p.m. (Soper)

Location: Innovation Pointe, 318 Main Street, Downtown Evansville
Registration Fee:  $119—text included


PROJECT MANAGEMENT WITH MICROSOFT PROJECT         NO. CIS570
Do you need to manage projects more effectively? Do you need a uniform method of communicating project timelines and deliverables to your clients? If so, then our Microsoft Office Project 2007 class offers the information you need.  Microsoft Office Project 2007 gives you robust project-management tools with the right blend of usability, power, and flexibility, so you can manage projects more efficiently and effectively. Learn to better organize work and people to help ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget; easily present information in various formats; and set realistic expectations with project teams, management and customers using Office Project 2007 to build schedules, allocate resources and manage budgets.

Instructor:  Julie Ann Walker, Independent Consultant
Dates & Times: 5 Tuesdays, March 30-April 27, 6-9 p.m.
Location: Innovation Pointe, 318 Main Street, Downtown Evansville
Registration Fee:  $199


MAKING BUSINESS CONNECTIONS WITH SOCIAL NETWORKING       NO. BUS558
This session is for you if you are new to social networking or are already using it and want to learn more. Many of us have profiles on LinkedIn or Facebook, but we may not be using these social networking venues to their full potential. Discover how to use these free Internet forums to build awareness and support for your organization. You will learn basic etiquette and also explore ways to use these tools to effectively network and market yourself as well as your organization.

Instructor:  Tammy Barnett, T.R. Barnett & Associates, Inc., DDI Certified Trainer
Date & Times:  Thursday, February 11, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Location:  Innovation Pointe, 318 Main Street, Evansville
Registration Fee: $49—materials provided

Business programs for the USI classroom at Innovation Pointe, please schedule one hour prior for instructor access time:


TRAIN THE TRAINER             NO. BUS504
The training field can change fast.  New methodologies, new discoveries about the way adults learn and changing expectation from trainees—and from your company all effect how trainers present materials.  This powerful seminar puts that latest trends and techniques at your fingertips.  Whether you’ve been training for a while or never stepped onto a platform before, this workshop will show you how to become a facilitator of learning, not just a presenter.  You’ll build confidence, engage your audience from the beginning and leave your trainees praising your training abilities.

Instructor:  Cindy Crowley, CPLP, Director of Employee Development and Process Improvement, Heritage Federal Credit Union

Date & Times:  Thursday, March 18, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Location:  Innovation Pointe, 318 Main Street, Evansville

Registration Fee: $215—lunch and materials provided


LUNCH & LEARN AT INNOVATION POINTE—PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERIES

Location:  Innovation Pointe, 318 Main Street
Registration Fee:  See below, or register for the series for $135


Successfully Starting Your Project     BUS553
Project success depends on developing a thorough proposal at the beginning of the initiative.  Session topics will include key components of a project proposal such as scope definition, assumptions, costs, benefits, milestones, success measures, and approvals.  Following the session, participants will be able to turn their idea into a proposal for review by management.

Instructor: Julie Ann Walker, Independent Consultant
Date & Time:  Tuesday, February 16, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Registration Fee: $59—includes materials and lunch 


Creating a Road Map for Completing Your Project   BUS554
Project implementation includes coordinating tasks and managing resources.  Session topics will include a review of a variety of tools which can be used to monitor progress and resolve issues.  Following the session, participants will have an understanding of methods used in managing a project.

Instructor: Julie Ann Walker, Independent Consultant
Date & Time:  Tuesday, March 16, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Registration Fee: $59—includes materials and lunch


Measuring the Success of Your Project         BUS555
How do you know if your project is successful?  Various measurements are needed depending on the type of project.  Using measurements requires quantifying expectations, taking measurements and communicating results.  Following the session, participants will be able to develop valid measurements and create a plan for tracking progress.

Instructor: Julie Ann Walker, Independent Consultant
Date & Time:  Tuesday, April 20, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Registration Fee: $59—includes materials and lunch


FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING SERIES
Gain the confidence to deal effectively with your small business’ financial issues.  This series of short seminars will help you acquire a working knowledge of financial statements, cash flow analysis, budgeting, and business taxes.  You'll learn how to read and interpret financial statements, how to analyze profitability of your business, how to budget effectively, ways to control costs, what taxes you may encounter in a small business, how to manage inventory, and other key financial tips to help you run your business more effectively

Location:  Innovation Pointe, 318 Main Street
Registration Fee:  See below, or register for the series for $195 


TAX PLANNING--A YEAR-ROUND PROCESS                  NO. BUS612
Tax planning is a year-round process if you want to minimize your business's tax bill.  Whether it's surviving an audit, capitalizing on business deductions, keeping abreast of all of your employer and business taxes, or finding tax-friendly ways to run your business, properly preparing taxes can help reduce your tax costs and make the tax aspect of running your business much less stressful.

 Instructor: Becky Adkins, CPA
Date & Time:  Thursday, February 4, 3-5 p.m.
Registration Fee: $75—includes materials


CASH FLOW—KEEP YOUR BUSINESS IN CASH                        NO. BUS610
In today's fragile economy, maintaining a strong positive cash flow for your small business is more important than ever.  There are three keys to a healthy cash flow:  getting cash, managing cash and accounting for cash.  Learn the ins and outs of these key areas including secured and unsecured debt, business loan requirements, loan covenants, internal controls, sweep accounts, monthly reconciliations, and forecasting cash needs. 

Instructor:  Becky Adkins, CPA
Date & Time:  Thursday, March 4, 3-5 p.m.
Registration Fee: $75—includes materials 


BUDGETING--REACHING YOUR FINANCIAL GOALS                             NO. BUS611
Budgeting is an important and necessary part of small business ownership, allowing us to forecast and reach our financial goals.  Learn how to prepare and use a budget including sales, total costs, and profits; then use historical financial data to prepare a preliminary and final budget for your business.

Instructor: Becky Adkins, CPA
Date & Time:  Thursday, April 1, 3-5 p. m.
Registration Fee: $75—includes materials



HUMAN RESOURSES FOR SMALL BUSINESSES SERIES

A true introductory series in human resource management, Human Resources for Small Businesses will provide participants with a broad overview of the human resource function. Upon successful completion of this noncredit series you will receive a certificate from the University of Southern Indiana.

Location:  Innovation Pointe, 318 Main Street
Registration Fee:  See below, or register for the series for $315

EMPLOYMENT LAW--WHAT YOU SHOULD OR SHOULDN'T BE DOING   NO. BUS620
Do you find yourself questioning the legal implications of your dealings with employees?  Learn the answers in this two-session program for small businesses.  Build a foundation for your business' human resource area by delving into the law, reporting requirements, and possible litigation scenarios.  

Instructors: Pam Goedde, SPHR, Human Element, Inc.; H. Linwood Shannon, JD, Fine and Hatfield

Date & Time:  2 Thursdays, February 11 & 18, 3-5 p.m.
Registration Fee: $125—includes materials


EFFECTIVE RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION-- FINDING THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THE JOB   NO. BUS621
Your goal is to find the best possible employee for your business, but how do you get there?  Effective Recruitment and Selection provides information on topics from advertising and job requirements to interview questions and job offers.  Learn the process step-by-step with helpful tips on common mistakes.

Instructor: Pam Goedde, SPHR, Human Element, Inc.
Date & Time:  Thursday, March 11, 3-5 p.m.
Registration Fee: $75—includes materials 


EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS--WHAT YOU CAN OFFER   NO. BUS622
Once you've hired the right employees for your business you won't want to lose them.  Is your benefit package competitive enough to keep valuable employees?  Learn how to evaluate and communicate your total compensation system as well as key legislation and pay administration practices you need to follow.

Instructor: Pam Goedde, SPHR, Human Element, Inc.
Date & Time:  Thursday, April 8, 3-5 p.m.
Registration Fee: $75—includes materials


EMPLOYEE RELATIONS--GUIDING EMPLOYEE BEHAVIOR     NO. BUS623
Rewarding good behavior and correcting inappropriate behavior is a difficult yet necessary aspect of dealing with employees.  When handled properly, the situation can become much more comfortable for both employer and employee.  Learn the process of changing behavior from rewards to warnings and disciplinary interviews.   Gather the tools necessary to shape an agreeable, productive workforce.

Instructor: Pam Goedde, SPHR, Human Element, Inc.
Date & Time:  Thursday, April 29, 3-5 p.m.
Registration Fee: $75—includes materials

CREDIT CLASSES AT INNOVATION POINTE

MKTG 313: Services Marketing   Emphasis is placed on the role of services in today’s economy. The differences in marketing goods and the marketing of services is stressed. Strategy development for a wide variety of services including financial, medical, and entertainment is highlighted. Prereq: MKTG 201 or MKTG 305. F

Dates/Times: Wednesdays, January 11 - May 7, 2010,  6 - 8:45 p.m.
Location: USI Classroom


PA 601 Organizational Behavior:   A study of individual, groups, and organizational factors influencing the operation of government agencies and nonprofit organizations.

Dates/Times: Mondays, January 11 - May 7, 2010, 6 - 8:45 p.m.
Location: USI Classroom



ACCT 601 Seminar in Management Accounting  A study of management accounting and its use to aid in planning, controlling, and evaluating operations. Prereq: ACCT 501 or equivalent (ACCT 201 and ACCT 202) and graduate standing.  Non-MBA students require permission from MBA program director.

Dates/Times: Tuesdays, January 11 - May 7, 2010,  6 - 8:45 p.m.
Location: USI Classroom