With more than 25 classes and workshops slated for June, July and August, the Center for Business and Professional Development at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith has something on the schedule for everyone.

 

The CBPD schedule includes classes in computer applications, leadership and supervision, industrial motor controls, business writing, time management and more. These professional development opportunities are scheduled with a variety of timetables, some for only a few hours and some spanning half days for several weeks. June 4 is the date for the first June CBPD workshop.

 

On the June and July schedule are:

 

June 4 & 11: “Control Logix (CLX) 5000 Troubleshooting,” 4-8 p.m., Tuesdays, Echols Building, room 203, $249.

 

June 5: “To Whom it May Concern,” 8 a.m.-noon, Wednesday, Flanders Business Center, room 110, $59.

 

June 5: “Control Logix 5000 Commissioning,” 8 a.m.-5p.m., Wednesday, Echols Building, room 203, $249.

 

June 6: “Introduction to PC’s,” 8 a.m.-noon, Thursday, Business and Industrial Institute Building, room 115, $59.

 

June 6: “Time Management,” 8-11 a.m., Thursday, Flanders Business Center, room 110, $59.

 

June 7 & 14: “Beginning Microsoft Excel 2010,” 8 a.m.-noon, Fridays, Business and Industrial Institute Building, room 115, $129.

 

June 12: “Control Logix (CLX) 5000 Troubleshooting,” 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesdays, Echols Building, room 203, $249.

 

June 18 & 25: “Control Logix (CLX) 5000 Basic Motor Control Programming,” 4-8 p.m., Tuesdays, Echols Building, room 203, $249.

 

June 19: “Setting Priorities: Putting First Things First,” 8 a.m.-noon, Wednesday, Flanders Business Center, room 110, $59.

 

June 20 & 27: “Beginning Microsoft Word 2010,” 8 a.m.-noon, Thursdays, Business and Industrial Institute Building, room 115, $129.

 

June 21 & 28: “Beginning Microsoft PowerPoint 2010,” 8 a.m.-noon, Fridays, Business & Industrial Institute Building, room 115, $129.

 

June 26: “Control Logix (CLX) 5000 Basic Motor Control Programming,” 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday, Echols Building, room 203, $249.

 

July 2 & 9: “PLC Communications”, 4-8 p.m., Tuesdays, Echols Building, room 203, $249.

 

July 10: “Panel View Plus”, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday, Echols Building, room 203, $249.

 

July 10: “Be Proactive”, 8 a.m.-noon, Wednesday, Flanders Business Center, room 110, $59.

 

July 11: “Introduction to Supervision Series: Behavior Styles & Communication”, 8-11 a.m., Thursday, Flanders Business Center, room 110, $59.

 

July 16 & 23: “SLC 500 Troubleshooting”, 4-8 p.m., Tuesdays, Echols Building, room 203, $249.

 

July 18: “Introduction to Supervision Series: Performance Management,” 8-11 a.m., Thursday, Flanders Business Center, room 110, $59.

 

July 24: “PLC Communications,” 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday, Echols Building, room 203, $249.

 

July 25: “Introduction to Supervision Series: Coaching,” 8-11 a.m., Thursday, Flanders Business Center, room 110, $59.

 

July 26 & Aug. 2: “Intermediate Microsoft Excel 2010,” 8 a.m.-noon, Fridays, Business and Industrial Institute Building, room 115, $129.

 

July 30 & Aug. 6: “SLC 500 Basic Motor Control Programming,” 4-8 p.m., Tuesdays, Echols Building, room 203, $249.

 

July 31: “SLC 500 Troubleshooting”, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday, Echols Building, room 203, $249.

 

Aug. 1: “Introduction to Supervision Series: Workplace Compliance,” 8-11 a.m., Thursday, Flanders Business Center, room 110, $59.

 

Aug. 1 & 8: “Intermediate Microsoft Word 2010,” 8 a.m.-noon, Thursdays, Business and Industrial Institute Building, room 115, $129.

 

Aug. 7: “Listening Skills for Effective Communication”, 8 a.m.-noon, Wednesday, Flanders Business Center, room 110, $59.

 

Aug. 7: “SLC 500 Basic Motor Control Programming,” 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday, Echols Building, room 203, $249.

 

Aug. 16 & 23: “Advanced Microsoft Excel 2010,” 8 a.m.-noon, Fridays, Business and Industrial Institute Building, room 115, $129.

 

Aug. 30: “Introduction to PC’s”, 8 a.m.-noon, Friday, Business & Industrial Institute Building, room 115, $59.

 

Instructors are Dr. Micki Voelkel of Van Buren, Dr. Kimberley Gordon and Jack Danciu of Fort Smith and Cameron McKinney of Roland, Okla.

 

Voelkel, an associate master technical instructor in the CBPD, teaches “To Whom it May Concern,” “Setting Priorities: Putting First Things First,” “Be Proactive” and “Listening Skills for Effective Communication.” Voelkel has extensive experience in the areas of communication, personal effectiveness and computer applications. She is a Microsoft Certified Application Specialist instructor and has a bachelor's degree from Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill., and a master's degree and a doctorate from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville.

 

Gordon, a senior business consultant and management instructor with the CBPD since December 2006, will teach “Time Management,” “Behavior Styles and Communication,” “Performance Management,” “Coaching” and “Workplace Compliance.” As a consultant, she meets with community leaders to help them craft and execute training and development programs. Her background includes more than 20 years in corporate America, holding leadership roles in human resources as well as sales. She has a bachelor’s degree in organizational management and a master’s degree in leadership and ethics from John Brown University and a doctorate from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville

 

Danciu, who has taught for UAFS since 2001 and has more than 20 years of experience in the computer industry, teaches “Introduction to PC’s,” “Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced Microsoft Excel 2010,” “Beginning Microsoft PowerPoint 2010” and “Beginning and Intermediate Microsoft Word 2010.” Danciu is the owner of Danciu & Associates Computer Consulting. He has a bachelor’s degree with a double major in economics and management from Saint Joseph’s College - Calumet Campus, Indiana, and a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville.

 

McKinney, who has been with the CBPD since July 2012, will teach “CLX 5000 Troubleshooting,” “CLX 5000 Commissioning,” “CLX 5000 Basic Motor Control Programming,” “PLC Communications,” “Panel View Plus,” “SLC 500 Troubleshooting,” and “SLC 500 Basic Motor Control Programming.” He has over 10 years of experience as an industrial electronic technician, PLC programmer and control engineer.  He has an associate degree in industrial maintenance and a Bachelor of Applied Science degree, both from Arkansas State University. He also holds several certifications from Rockwell Automation and an industrial electrician license from the state of Arkansas.

 

In addition to classes and workshops offered for professional development, CBPD at UAFS also provides regional business with customized training and consulting to meet company-specific requirements and on-site training to fit identified employee needs.

 

Registration, which is required prior to the start date of the classes, may be completed by contacting Karen Harmon at 479-788-7742 or karen.harmon@uafs.edu.