Getting to Know UChicago
Staff New Hire Recommended Training Menu – First 12 Months
The table below shows internally offered learning opportunities that are commonly attended by staff
new hires. Please consult with your manager to determine which training is necessary for your position
before registering, and to identify additional training needs and learning opportunities appropriate to
your current or future positions.
University Administration – Financial Services
ACCTS: Cost Transfer System Module
Classroom – Computer
Description
For individuals who need to perform interdepartmental cost transfers or journal entries
https://training.uchicago.edu/course_detail.cfm?course in the Financial Accounting System (FAS).
_id=60
BuySite Fundamentals
Classroom – Computer
Covers the fundamentals of creating and
approving requisitions in the University's
https://training.uchicago.edu/course_detail.cfm?course online procurement system, BuySite.
_id=876
eLedgers – Introduction for staff
Classroom – Computer
For individuals who need access to online
ledger account statements and account
finserv.uchicago.edu/accounting/ceikonledgers/training information.
.shtml
ePayment Request – Requestor and Approver
Training
Classroom – Computer
Introduction to the ePayment Request
application that is used for non-purchase
order payment requests.
https://training.uchicago.edu/course_detail.cfm?course
_id=1274
GEMS – New Users
Classroom – Computer
Introduction to the GEMS Expense
Management system. It is intended for
https://training.uchicago.edu/course_detail.cfm?course individuals responsible for creating and
_id=1342
submitting expense reports.
Purchasing and Payment Fundamentals
Introductory overview of University policies,
Classroom
procedures and systems for purchasing and
https://training.uchicago.edu/course_detail.cfm?course payment of goods and services.
_id=1074
UChicago Time for Approvers – Bi-Weekly
Classroom – Computer
Designed for supervisors and administrators
responsible for approving bi-weekly employee
https://training.uchicago.edu/course_detail.cfm?course time within the UChicago Time system.
_id=734
UChicago Time for Approvers – Students &
Temporary Employees
Classroom – Computer
Designed for supervisors and administrators
responsible for approving student and
temporary employee time within the
https://training.uchicago.edu/course_detail.cfm?course UChicago Time system.
_id=1013
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Getting to Know UChicago
Human Resources (Employee Self Service)
Workday
Description
Guides employees through the employee selfhttps://workday.uchicago.edu/page/quick-referenceservice components of the University’s HRIS.
guides-videos-employees
Employees can view and update personal,
contact, payroll and benefits information.
Professional Development & Career Growth
Description
Career and Learning Essentials Curriculums
Framework of suggested courses that are
http://humanresources.uchicago.edu/training/Career% appropriate for those at the professional level
20and%20Learning%20Essentials.pdf
and those that lead others.
Dates of Scheduled Workshops
Provides a list of the titles/dates of workshops
http://humanresources.uchicago.edu/training/FY14%20 offered to plan for your professional
Calendar.pdf
development throughout the year.
Catalog of Workshops
Provides a one sentence and full description of
http://humanresources.uchicago.edu/training/Catalog.
workshops, including learning objectives.
pdf
Performance Management
Performance Management -All staff
Workshop & Computer Based Training.
Computer based version can be accessed at
http://chalk.uchicago.edu
Environmental Health & Safety
Fire Safety & Evacuation -All staff (Mandatory)
Workshop & Computer Based Training.
Computer based version can be accessed at
Description
Learn about the performance management
process including performance management
elements, tools, forms, schedule, and the role
of staff and managers.
Description
Review important fire safety and evacuation
procedures to keep yourself and others safe.
http://chalk.uchicago.edu
University Communications
Description
University Communication Guidelines- All Staff Learn about the University’s communications
Workshop
and identity guidelines, and why they matter.
https://training.uchicago.edu/course_detail.cfm?course Review resources available to help you create
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well-branded, effective communications.
New Employee Campus & Community Bus
Description
Tour
Tour
Become familiar with the University’s Campus
New Employees
and its surrounding neighborhoods during a 60
Bus Tour
minute bus tour for new employees during
https://training.uchicago.edu/course_detail.cfm?course their first few months of employment.
_id=1506
University History
University History
New Employees
Workshop
Description
Learn about the important events and people
that shaped the history of the University.
https://training.uchicago.edu/course_detail.cfm?course
_id=1324
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