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BN101 - Banner Basics

Prerequisites: NoneInstructor: Kathy Garramone
*** Required to obtain a Banner account *** Designed for all new Banner users, this hands on training (HOT) includes a general overview presentation, followed by a “tour of Banner” and class time practice. It will cover introductory material such as setting up Banner access, the elements of the Banner menus and screens (or forms), basic navigation and querying techniques using SPAIDEN (General Person form), and creating your personal “My Banner”. Emphasis is on Banner navigation, not specific Banner student or finance training. Additional classes are offered each semester for more specific Banner training.
Section 1 9/2/2009 1     10:10 AM-12:00 PM   LA 139
Section 2 10/6/2009     10:10 AM-12:00 PM   LA 139
Section 3 11/3/2009     10:10 AM-12:00 PM   LA 139
Section 4 12/1/2009     10:10 AM-12:00 PM    LA 139

BNFG105 - Banner Grants Query

Prerequisites: Banner BasicsInstructor: John Wills
This course is geared toward faculty and staff who are responsible for querying grant activity within Banner. Users will learn how to locate their grant accounts, inception-to-date expense activity, and detail financial transactions associated with their grants. This class is designed for query purposes only and does not cover grant management policies.
Section 1 9/9/2009 1     10:10 AM-12:00 PM   LA 139
Section 2 10/14/2009     10:10 AM-12:00 PM   LA 139
Section 3 11/10/2009     10:10 AM-12:00 PM   LA 139
Section 4 12/9/2009     10:10 AM-12:00 PM    LA 139

BNRHR105 - Banner Human Resources Module

Prerequisites: Banner BasicsInstructor: Shelley Hiniker
This course is designed for faculty and staff responsible for their department’s payroll accounting transactions. Users will learn how to query on employee job information in the HR module, as well as pulling up detail payroll expenditure and encumbrance accounting information. Navigation links between the Finance and HR modules will also be discussed.
Section 1 9/17/2009     1:10 PM-2:30 PM   LA 139
Section 2 10/15/2009     1:10 PM-2:30 PM   LA 139
Section 3 11/19/2009     10:10 AM-11:30 AM   LA 139
Section 4 12/17/2009     1:10 PM-2:30 PM    LA 139

Blackboard

BB101 - Creating Tests and Managing Grades in Blackboard

Prerequisites: noneInstructor: Robert Squires
Investigate the use of Excel to create test items that can be automatically uploaded into tests or surveys. Also consider how to tally and weight grades using the Gradebook feature of Blackboard.
Section 1 11/9/2009 1:10 PM-3:00 PM LA 139

BB102 - Facilitating Online Discussions in Blackboard

Prerequisites: noneInstructor: Marlene Zentz
This session emphasizes the importance of building community and creating genuine presence in online course discussions. We will examine “best practice” strategies for accomplishing this, while still acknowledging the fact that moderators must be prepared to “think on their feet” and work creatively with the conversations that transpire. Participants will be provided with questioning techniques, methods for analyzing student-to-student and student-to-instructor interactions, and suggestions for diversifying discussion formats to sustain interest and enliven conversation. This presentation will be geared towards all instructors, regardless of background experience in moderating online discussions.
11/10/2009 1:10 PM-2:00 PM LA 139

Business Services

BUS101 - UMDW Finance and Payroll Database: Finance/Training/Handbook

Prerequisites: NoneInstructor: UMDW Training Team
Hands-on training will be offered in 2 sections – Finance and Payroll. Both sections will be required to get access to UMDW. Online help will be introduced in the Finance section. Now available in UMDW – Payroll reports! Come find out how UMDW can help simplify your job using the reports designed to summarize the Banner data for Finance and Payroll information.
Section 1 9/14/2009     1:10 PM-3:00 PM   LA 139
Section 2 9/30/2009     10:10 AM-12:00 PM   LA 139
Section 3 10/12/2009     1:10 PM-3:00 PM   LA 139
Section 4 10/28/2009     10:10 AM-12:00 PM   LA 139
Section 5 11/16/2009     10:10 AM-12:00 PM   LA 139
Section 6 12/16/2009     10:10 AM-12:00 PM    LA 139

BUS102 - UMDW Finance and Payroll Database: Payroll

Prerequisites: NoneInstructor: UMDW Training Team
Hands-on training will be offered in 2 sections – Finance and Payroll. Both sections will be required to get access to UMDW. Online help will be introduced in the Finance section. Now available in UMDW – Payroll reports! Come find out how UMDW can help simplify your job using the reports designed to summarize the Banner data for Finance and Payroll information.
Section 1 9/16/2009     1:10 PM-2:00 PM   LA 139
Section 2 10/2/2009     9:10 AM-10:00 AM   LA 139
Section 3 10/13/2009     1:10 PM-2:00 PM   LA 139
Section 4 10/29/2009     1:10 PM-2:00 PM   LA 139
Section 5 11/17/2009     10:10 AM-11:00 AM   LA 139
Section 6 12/17/2009     10:10 AM-11:00 AM    LA 139

BUS105 - Basic Introduction to Travel Forms

Prerequisites: Review the Travel Policy at http://www.umt.edu/policies/financial/travel.htm and read the Travel Guidelines/ Procedures located on the Business Services website Travel Page at http://www.umt.edu/bussrvcs/travel.htm prior to this training.Instructor: Nicole Thompson
This training will provide new employees hands on training (HOT) on filling out the Request and Authorization to Travel form and the Travel Expense Report.
9/22/2009 2:10 PM-3:30 PM LA 139

Microsoft Office 2007

MSA1 - MS Access: Basics

Prerequisites: NoneInstructor: Bill Day
Databases help organize and automate many kinds of data and office activities. This introductory course on Microsoft Access will introduce the user to the key database concepts of basic tables, queries, forms and reports.
9/28/2009 -10/1/2009 1:10 PM-3:00 PM LA 139

MSA2 - MS Access: Intermediate

Prerequisites: MS Access 2007 - Basics class or comparable experienceInstructor: Bill Day
This class will focus on relationships among tables, and creating more complex queries, reports and forms.
11/16/2009-11/19/2009 1:10 PM-3:00 PM LA 139

MSA3 - MS Access: Advanced Queries

Prerequisites: MS Access 2007 - Basics class or comparable experience. You must be familiar with creating queries in Access to fully understand this class. Instructor: Bill Day
This class will focus on creating more complex queries using expressions.
12/3/2009 1:10 PM-2:00 PM LA 139

MSA4 - MS Access: Reports

Prerequisites: MS Access 2007 - Basics class or comparable experience. You must be familiar with creating queries in Access to fully understand this class. Instructor: Bill Day
This class will focus on reports within Access 2007. We will discover how to easily change the look of a report cosmetically as well as how actual data displays.
12/10/2009 1:10 PM-2:00 PM LA 139

MSE1 - MS Excel: Basics

Prerequisites: noneInstructor: Lorrie DeYott
In this 3-day course we will explore the Excel screen, menu bars, and toolbars plus learn how to move around in Excel. We will create and edit formulas, investigate the Paste Function feature and experiment with some preset functions. This class will help you excel at your job so come prepared to calculate!
9/14/2009 -9/16/2009 10:10 AM-12:00 PM LA 139

MSE2 - MS Excel: Charts

Prerequisites: Excel experienceInstructor: Lorrie DeYott
In this course we will cover the steps to create, modify and print a graph. We will create several charts and then edit many of the options within the chart. We will also add more information to our spreadsheet and to our chart. Come try a slice of the pie!
9/17/2009 10:10 AM-12:00 PM LA 139

MSE3 - MS Excel: Formulas

MSE4 - MS Excel: Macros

Prerequisites: Excel experienceInstructor: Lorrie DeYott
Do you find yourself repeating the exact same steps over and over and over? Find out how you can put all of those steps into one efficient macro that you can repeat with a mouse click. We will create, edit and run several macros. Come simplify your job!
9/24/2009 10:10 AM-12:00 PM LA 139

MSE5 - MS Excel: Pivot Tables

Prerequisites: Excel experienceInstructor: Lorrie DeYott
A PivotTable report is an interactive table that you can use to quickly summarize large amounts of data. In a grade book quickly see how many A’s you have. In your checkbook you easily view your expense categories and associated amounts. Come to this class and turn your view around!
9/25/2009 10:10 AM-12:00 PM LA 139

MSO1 - MS Outlook: Part I

Prerequisites: NoneInstructor: Jace Laakso
In this two day class, we will look at the Outlook Inbox and Contacts. When you leave this class you should be able to create folders, distribution lists and rules to help you manage your email. We will change the view and look at a variety of printing methods that fit your needs. In addition, we will delve into the many details that you can store in Contacts and ways to manage, print and sort them. We will also look at ways to utilize your Contacts with MS Word.
10/29/2009-10/30/2009 10:10 AM-12:00 PM LA 139

MSO2 - MS Outlook: Part II

Prerequisites: MS Outlook Part I or comparable experienceInstructor: Jace Laakso
In Outlook Part II we will look at the Outlook Calendar and Tasks features. After attending this two-day class, you should be able to create recurring appointments as well as invite other Outlook users to meetings. We will look at a variety of views for your screen and for printing to fit a variety of needs. We’ll also look at how Tasks are created, maintained and utilized.
11/12/2009-11/13/2009 10:10 AM-12:00 PM LA 139

MSPP1 - MS PowerPoint: Basics

Prerequisites: NoneInstructor: Jace Laakso
This hands-on course will teach you how to create your own PowerPoint Presentations. The first day covers simple presentations, adding elements that stand out, what looks good and what works for your audience. We’ll cover themes, slide show, animations/transitions and the basic rules for successful presentation. The second day we’ll cover, video and audio files, smart art and how to put it all together. We will cover basic menus & tool bars, the mysterious Office Button, Tabs and how to navigate through them. We’ll look at basic animation, inserting audio and video files.
10/19/2009-10/20/2009 10:10 AM-12:00 PM LA 139

MSPP2 - MS PowerPoint: Intermediate

Prerequisites: MS PowerPoint Basics or comparable experienceInstructor: Jace Laakso
In this PowerPoint class we’ll learn techniques such as using Invisible Notes, creating custom slide layouts, using video & audio clips from YouTube, sound effects with slide transitions, custom animations and effects, and slide timing. Since this will be hands on, you’ll have plenty of time to practice and create a great presentation. If you have a presentation you need to create or want to enhance one you have already created, please bring it with you
12/2/2009 -12/3/2009 10:10 AM-12:00 PM LA 139

MSW1 - Using Mail Merge in MS Word

Prerequisites: Word experienceInstructor: Kathy Garramone
Learn how to use mail merge in MS Word 2007 to produce envelopes and labels for mass mailings. We will also take a look at personalizing form letters and e-mail messages.
9/29/2009 10:10 AM-12:00 PM LA 139

MSW3 - Creating Forms in MS Word: Part I

Prerequisites: Word experienceInstructor: Kathy Garramone
Join us as we get a jump-start on our MS Word 2007 documents by creating a form that other people call fill out on their computers. In this introductory course, we will look at creating a simple form using the forms legacy tool, a feature carried over from Word 2003. We will also look at how to protect a form, which restricts formatting and editing to your specifications. We will also go to Microsoft’s website and look at available resources and templates for creating forms.
11/12/2009 1:10 PM-2:30 PM LA 139

MSW4 - Creating Forms in MS Word: Part II

Prerequisites: Creating Forms Part I or prior experience creating forms in WordInstructor: Kathy Garramone
In Part II of creating forms in MS Word 2007, we will take a closer look at form creation using a template and adding content controls, including text boxes, date pickers, and drop-down lists.
11/18/2009 1:10 PM-2:30 PM LA 139

Miscellaneous

MISC101 - Ways to Connect with Your UM Alumni

Prerequisites: noneInstructor: Crystal Wood
This informational course will discuss ways that your department can connect with your alumni. Topics to be covered include how alumni records are maintained, USPS mailings, website links and online networks.
Section 1 10/7/2009 1:10 PM-2:30 PM LA 139
Section 2 12/2/2009 1:10 PM-2:30 PM LA 139

MISC120 - Technology Orientation for Employees

Prerequisites: noneInstructor: IT staff
Effective and safe use of technology is critical to performing most jobs on campus. This introductory course provides an overview of many of the computing systems at UM, how to access them and best practices for using various technologies. The course will also cover critical technology-related policies and security measures. The course is designed for new faculty and staff, but any employee is welcome to attend.
Section 1 9/18/2009     10:10 AM-12:00 PM   LA 139
Section 2 10/16/2009     10:10 AM-12:00 PM   LA 139
Section 3 11/20/2009     10:10 AM-12:00 PM   LA 139
Section 4 12/18/2009     10:10 AM-12:00 PM    LA 139

Operational Efficiency

OE101 - Task Management Tools

Prerequisites: NoneInstructor: Jessica Carter
(NOTE: SECTION 1 IS FULL. PLEASE REGISER FOR SECTION 2.) Discover task management tools that can help streamline your day or manage a complex project. Each tool introduced in the course is free, easy to use, and can help you become more organized and efficient.
Section 1 10/7/2009 10:10 AM-11:00 AM LA 139
Section 2 10/7/2009 11:10 AM-12:00 AM LA 139

OE201 - Staying Organized with Outlook

Prerequisites: noneInstructor: Jessica Carter
(NOTE: SECTION 1 IS FULL. PLEASE REGISTER FOR SECTION 2.) Discover how to use Outlook as a way to stay organized. Topics include folder management and using Drafts, Calendar, and Tasks. It is recommended that you are already familiar and comfortable with Outlook before registering for this course. Part of the Operational Efficiency course series.
Section 1 10/14/2009 2:10 PM-3:00 PM LA 139
Section 2 10/14/2009 3:10 PM-4:00 PM LA 139

OE301 - Writing E-mails: Top Ten Tips

Prerequisites: noneInstructor: Jessica Carter
Discover 10 quick tips for writing clear, professional, and effective e-mail messages. Most of the tips are helpful for other forms of written communication, too. Part of the Operational Efficiency course series.
Section 1 10/21/2009 10:10 AM-11:00 AM LA 139

OE401 - Save Time with Templates

Prerequisites: noneInstructor: Jessica Carter
(NOTE: SECTION 1 IS FULL. PLEASE REGISTER FOR SECTION 2.) Templates can save time and help you maintain consistency in your communication. Learn how to find, create, and use them in Word. Part of the Operational Efficiency course series.
Section 1 10/28/2009 2:10 PM-3:00 PM LA 139
Section 2 10/28/2009 3:10 PM-4:00 PM LA 139

Web Tools

ITWeb101 - Cascade Content Management System for the Web (CMS)

Prerequisites: NoneInstructor: Janet Sedgley
Our campus web world has changed a bit. Central IT is now using our nifty new content management system – Cascade Server (from Hannon Hill) to create web pages and maintain campus web sites. Cascade makes editing and keeping your web pages up to date almost a breeze. Come learn how to utilize this free campus-provided system on your web sites.
Section 1 9/9/2009 1     1:10 PM-3:00 PM   LA 139
Section 2 10/8/2009     9:10 AM-11:00 AM   LA 139
Section 3 11/5/2009     1:10 PM-3:00 PM   LA 139
Section 4 11/30/2009     1:10 PM-3:00 PM    LA 139

ITWeb102 - Using Cascading Style Sheets to Update your Website

Prerequisites: noneInstructor: Karl Fite/Nick Shontz
We will be discussing and demonstrating how to update the Styles on your site. We will be discussing in the context of the Cascade Content Management System and will be covering typography, spacing and other look and feel elements we will spend little time on layout with the assumption that the layout is handled by the CMS Template.
9/10/2009 2:10 PM-3:00 PM LA 139

Web120 - Maven 2.0 and Scheduling Online, Summer Wintersession, and Off-Campus Courses

Prerequisites: noneInstructor: Jessica Carter
All courses managed by Extended Learning Services (XLS) – including online, Summer, Wintersession, and off-campus courses – will be scheduled using the web tool Maven 2.0. If you are responsible for scheduling your department’s courses, you must attend this training to obtain an account. Please note: current Maven users must retake the training to learn the new version.
Section 1 10/2/2009     10:10 AM-11:30 AM   LA 139
Section 2 10/2/2009     2:10 PM-3:30 PM   LA 139
Section 3 10/1/2009     3:10 PM-4:30 PM   LA 139
Section 4 10/1/2009     10:10 AM-11:30 AM   LA 139

Additional Resources

Banner Finance Query

Several key Banner Finance forms enable faculty and staff responsible for monitoring financial activity of an Index Code to query on available budgeted balances, current fund balances, and detail transaction activity. Banner Finance query training manuals are available for download at the Banner Support Website. For specific instruction on Banner Finance query forms, please contact your fund accountant.

Banner Invoice Entry and Query

For additional information for Banner Finance users who are responsible for paying vendor bills for their department, an online training video is available at the Training link on the Business Services website.

Banner Student Query

Several key Banner Student forms enable advisors and academic staff to query a students major, class schedule, academic history, grades, and advising PIN number. Banner Student query training manuals are available for download at the Banner Support website. NOTE: The Registrar's Office will provide assistance with Banner Student query forms on an "as-needed" basis only. For more information, please call the Registrar's Office at 243-2412.

Travel at The University of Montana

The UM Travel Guidelines provides information about UM travel policies, forms and procedures. The Guidelines are located online at the Business Services website. For additional information, contact the Travel Desk at 243-2113.

Note about CyberBear for Faculty and Advisors

CyberBear provides an easy and friendly way for faculty and advisors to access student information that is stored in the Banner system – all via the web! No Banner account is necessary. All you need is a CyberBear User ID and PIN. It's so easy, training really isn't necessary. For more information, log-in to CyberBear and click on "CyberBear Instructions " in the Faculty and Advisor Resources section.

For additional information about a specific class, please contact the instructor:

Bill Day	bill.day@umontana.edu
Brenda Avery	brenda.avery@umontana.edu
Crystal Wood	crystal.wood@umontana.edu
Jace Laakso	jace.laakso@umontana.edu
Janet Sedgley	janet.sedgley@umontana.edu
Jessica Carter	jessica.carter@umontana.edu
John Wills	john.wills@umontana.edu
Karl Fite	karl.fite@umontana.edu
Kathy Garramone	kathy.garramone@umontana.edu
Lorrie DeYott	lorrie.deyott@umontana.edu
Marlene Zentz	marlene.zentz@umontana.edu
Mary Engstrom	mary.engstrom@umontana.edu
Nick Shontz	nick.shontz@umontana.edu
Nicole Thompson	nicole.thompson@mso.umt.edu
Robert Squires	robert.squires@umontana.edu
Shelley Hiniker	shelley.hiniker@umontana.edu
Tara Scott	tara.scott@umontana.edu

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