ADA Overview

In this workshop, learn about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): what the law means, its history, and what is in store in the future.

Thursday, October 16, 2008
1:30 to 3:30 pm
Stewart Center, Room 320

ADA Audio Conference

This workshop is the first session in the 2008-09 ADA Audio Conference Series presented by the Great Lakes ADA and Accessible IT Center. The program is designed to offer individuals advanced information on various ADA-related issues.  

Tuesday, October 21, 2008
2:00 to 3:30 pm
Stewart Center, Room 307

Drawing the Distinction: Incorporating the ADA and Vocational Rehabilitation towards Obtaining and Maintaining Employment

In this workshop, learn what employers are required to do under the ADA and how State Vocational Rehabilitation can assist employees with obtaining devices and services not covered under the ADA.

Tuesday, October 28, 2008
2:00 to 4:00 pm
Stewart Center, Room 320

Performance/Conduct Issues and an Overview of the ADA Amendments Act

The EEOC recently issued a question-and-answer guide addressing how the ADA applies to a wide variety of performance and conduct issues. Sharon Rennert, Senior Attorney Advisor for the EEOC, will discuss this new Q&A. This session will also include an overview of the newly enacted ADA Amendments Act of 2008.

Tuesday, October 28, 2008
2:00 to 3:30 pm
Stewart Center, Room 204

The Essentials of Staff Recruitment and Selection

The Affirmative Action Office and Human Resource Services Employment are again teaming up to offer “The Essentials of Staff Recruitment and Selection” session on November 5. Directed toward hiring supervisors and committees as they proceed through the staff hiring process, the session will provide guidance on the search process from beginning to end, including how to enlarge applicant pools, evaluate applicant credentials, conduct a fair and legal interview, what to include in offer letters, and successful documentation of the process. All hiring supervisors and search committee members who are new to the hiring process, new to the University, or who would like a refresher on the fundamentals are encouraged to attend.

Wednesday, November 5, 2008
10:00 to noon
Stewart Center, Room 320

Conducting Quality Interviews

The Affirmative Action Office and Human Resource Services Employment are pleased to again offer the University community a series of sessions designed to assist supervisors in refining their hiring skills and employee retention. Three sessions, “Conducting Quality Interviews,” “A Guide to Reference Checking,” and “Diversity in Employment,” are offered in one block so that those interested in participating may attend one, two, or all three of the sessions. The Conducting Quality Interviews session is designed to provide Purdue supervisors with the tools to plan for and conduct candidate interviews, this session will highlight interview practices that will assist in making strong selection decisions.

Tuesday, November 11, 2008
8:30 to 9:20 am
FREH 2-1 and 2-2

A Guide to Reference Checking

The Affirmative Action Office and Human Resource Services Employment are pleased to again offer the University community a series of sessions designed to assist supervisors in refining their hiring skills and employee retention. Three sessions, “Conducting Quality Interviews,” “A Guide to Reference Checking,” and “Diversity in Employment,” are offered in one block so that those interested in participating may attend one, two, or all three of the sessions. A Guide to Reference Checking is an interactive program that offers participants answers to the questions of who, what, when, how, and why of reference checking, as well as the opportunity to get answers to their reference checking questions. The fundamentals of reference checking have never been easier to master!

Tuesday, November 11, 2008
9:30 to 10:20 am
FREH 2-1 and 2-2

Diversity in Employment

The Affirmative Action Office and Human Resource Services Employment are pleased to again offer the University community a series of sessions designed to assist supervisors in refining their hiring skills and employee retention. Three sessions, “Conducting Quality Interviews,” “A Guide to Reference Checking,” and “Diversity in Employment,” are offered in one block so that those interested in participating may attend one, two, or all three of the sessions. The Diversity in Employment session features a conversation on diversity in the employment arena, including ten suggestions for recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce at Purdue.

Tuesday, November 11, 2008
10:30 to 11:20 am
FREH 2-1 and 2-2