Title of Classes: ACCT 321 Cost Accounting (3)
Sponsor: University Maryland University College (UMUC)
Dates: 9/14/2009 - 12/14/2009
Time: 18:30 - 21:45 (Mondays)
Location: Fort Detrick Building 1520
POC: For more information on admission, registration or advising, please contact, Cindy Seiden at 301-738-6090 or cseiden@umuc.edu.
Audience: Open to EVERYONE (whether or not they are employed by the NCI-Frederick, DOD, DHS, NIAID, etc.).
Description: Prerequisites: BMGT 110 (or at least two years of business or management experience) and ACCT 221. A study of the basic concepts of determining, setting, and analyzing costs for purposes of managerial planning and control. Emphasis is on the role of the accountant in the management of organizations and in the analysis of cost behavior, standard costing, budgeting, responsibility accounting, and costs that are relevant for making decisions. Various techniques are used to study cost and managerial accounting concepts; these may include the use of problem sets, case studies, computer applications, and other materials. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: ACCT 321 or BMGT 321. For more information on UMUC, please visit their website at www.umuc.edu

Title of Classes: ACCT 410 Accounting for Government and Not-for-Profit Organizations (3)
Sponsor: University of Maryland University College (UMUC)
Dates: 9/8/2009 - 12/15/2009
Time: 18:30-21:20 (Tuesdays)
Location: Fort Detrick Building 1520
POC: For more information on admission, registration or advising, please contact, Cindy Seiden at 301-738-6090 or cseiden@umuc.edu.
Audience: Open to EVERYONE (whether or not they are employed by the NCI-Frederick, DOD, DHS, NIAID, etc.).
Description: Prerequisite: ACCT 310. An introduction to the theory and practice of accounting and auditing as applied to governmental entities and not-for-profit organizations. Various techniques are used to study fund accounting concepts; these may include the use of problem sets, case studies, computer applications, and other materials. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: ACCT 410 or BMGT 410. For more information on UMUC, please visit their website at www.umuc.edu

Title of Classes: BMGT 364 Management and Organization Theory (3)
Sponsor: University of Maryland University College (UMUC)
Dates: 9/9/2009 - 10/26/2009
Time: 18:30-21:45 (Mondays and Wednesdays)
Location: Fort Detrick Building 1520
POC: For more information on admission, registration or advising, please contact, Cindy Seiden at 301-738-6090 or cseiden@umuc.edu.
Audience: Open to EVERYONE (whether or not they are employed by the NCI-Frederick, DOD, DHS, NIAID, etc.).
Description: Prerequisite: BMGT 110 or at least two years of business and management experience. A study of the development of theories about management and organizations. Processes and functions of management discussed include the communication process, the role of the manager as an organizer and director, the determination of goals, and the allocation of responsibilities. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: BMGT 364, TEMN 202, TEMN 300, TMGT 301, or TMGT 302. For more information on UMUC, please visit their website at www.umuc.edu.

Title of Classes: CCJS 352 Drugs and Crime (3)
Sponsor: University of Maryland University College (UMUC)
Dates: 9/8/2009 - 10/22/2009
Time: 18:30-21:30 (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
Location: Fort Detrick Building 1520
POC: For more information on admission, registration or advising, please contact, Cindy Seiden at 301-738-6090 or cseiden@umuc.edu.
Audience: Open to EVERYONE (whether or not they are employed by the NCI-Frederick, DOD, DHS, NIAID, etc.).
Description: Prerequisite: CCJS 100 or CCJS 105. An analysis of the role of criminal justice in controlling the use and abuse of drugs. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: CCJS 352 or CJUS 352. * Hybrid class which meets on-site approximately every other class session. For more information on UMUC, please visit their website at www.umuc.edu.

Title of Classes: HMLS 302 Introduction to Homeland Security (3)
Sponsor: University of Maryland University College (UMUC)
Dates: 10/27/2009 - 12/17/2009
Time: 18:30-21:20 (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
Location: Fort Detrick Building 1520
POC: For more information on admission, registration or advising, please contact, Cindy Seiden at 301-738-6090 or cseiden@umuc.edu.
Audience: Open to EVERYONE (whether or not they are employed by the NCI-Frederick, DOD, DHS, NIAID, etc.).
Description: An introduction to the public- and private-sector dimensions of the theory and practice of homeland security at national, regional, state, and local levels. An overview of the administrative, legislative, and operational elements of homeland security programs and processes (including a review of homeland security history, policies, and programs) is provided. Topics include the threat of terrorism and countermeasures, including intelligence, investigation, and policy that support U.S. homeland security objectives. * Hybrid class which meets on-site approximately every other class session. For more information on UMUC, please visit their website at www.umuc.edu.

Title of Classes: HRMN 365 Conflict Management in Organizations (3)
Sponsor: University of Maryland University College (UMUC)
Dates: 9/10/2009 - 12/17/2009
Time: 18:30-21:30 (Thursdays)
Location: Fort Detrick Building 1520
POC: For more information on admission, registration or advising, please contact, Cindy Seiden at 301-738-6090 or cseiden@umuc.edu.
Audience: Open to EVERYONE (whether or not they are employed by the NCI-Frederick, DOD, DHS, NIAID, etc.).
Description: An introduction to processes observed in and management of conflict within organizations. Topics include general models of conflict, methods of managing conflict, and issues related to disagreements in organizational contexts. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: BMGT 398X, HRMN 365, or MGMT 398X. For more information on UMUC, please visit their website at www.umuc.edu.

Title of Classes: Regulatory Issues in Biotechnology
Sponsor: UMBC
Dates: 9/3/2009 - 12/10/2009
Time: 6:30-8:45pm (Thursdays)
Location: Building 549
POC: UMBC Training Centers - (443) 543-5400
Audience: Open to ALL
Description: Overview: This course provides an in-depth study of the regulatory framework required to achieve approval of new products derived through biotechnology. The course will include class lectures and short research projects. Discussion of current reference articles and case studies will also be included. A final exam and project papers will be required for credit students. Lecture Topics: -Introduction to the Regulatory Approval Process; Overview of the FDA -Investigational New Drug Application (IND); Summary of regulations and guidelines -Introduction of cGMP's/principles of validation -Introduction to QA/QC principles -Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) compliance -Pre-clinical testing for biotechnology products; safety and toxicology -Clinical stages, design of clinical trials and protocols, evaluation of clinical data -Regulatory Filings: Biological License Application (BLA) -Pre-approval inspections -Team Biologics -International regulatory status for biotechnology products; WHO, Japan, and the EC/CPMP application -International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) update -Regulatory considerations for gene therapy and transgenic products Who should attend: Biotechnology,professionals/biochemicalengineers, Industrial and government researchers, Faculty and graduate students (engineering, chemistry, biology and pharmacy), Entrepreneurs, lawyers, patent attorneys with interests in biotechnology, Architects and engineers, Regulatory affairs professionals, Quality control/quality assurance professionals

Title of Classes: Effective Oral Presentations - Session 1
Dates: 10/20/2009 - 10/20/2009
Time: 9:00 a.m. - noon
Location: Conference Room, Bldg 426
POC: Sukanya Bora
Audience: Open to all Government and Contractor employees at NCI-Frederick
Description: Learn to present with confidence, poise and conviction by attending this interactive and informative course. This two half day course will focus on basic yet important strategies such as audience analysis and setting presentation parameters; developing and organizing presentation content; preparing in advance to reduce stress and speaker anxiety; learning the purpose of visual aids and support materials and handling questions from the audience professionally. By making actual presentations and incorporating key strategies and solutions, participants will learn the art of communicating clearly and presenting effectively. Must attend both days. Facilitator: Ken Michaels, Kathy Green & Sukanya Bora

Title of Classes: Effective Oral Presentations - Session 2
Dates: 10/27/2009 - 10/27/2009
Time: 9:00 a.m. - noon
Location: Cafe Room, Bldg 549
POC: Sukanya Bora
Audience: Open to all Government and Contractor employees at NCI-Frederick
Description: Learn to present with confidence, poise and conviction by attending this interactive and informative course. This two half day course will focus on basic yet important strategies such as audience analysis and setting presentation parameters; developing and organizing presentation content; preparing in advance to reduce stress and speaker anxiety; learning the purpose of visual aids and support materials and handling questions from the audience professionally. By making actual presentations and incorporating key strategies and solutions, participants will learn the art of communicating clearly and presenting effectively. Must attend both days. Facilitators: Ken Michaels, Kathy Green & Sukanya Bora

Title of Classes: How to Write Effective Policies and Procedures
Dates: 10/1/2009 - 10/1/2009
Time: 12:00 p.m. -1:00 p.m.
Location: Training Room, bldg 426
POC: Sukanya Bora
Audience: Open to all SAIC-Frederick Inc. employees only.
Description: Do you have the tools you need to write an effective policy or procedure? Where does your assignment fit in the “documentation pyramidâ€�? What are the “best practicesâ€� in writing an effective policy or procedure?  Which templates do you need to use? What’s the process for writing and submitting your policy or procedure? Learn and find out the answers to some of the above questions at this informative session. Facilitators: Andrea Gnuschke, Maritta Grau and Steve Harshman

Title of Classes: Interpersonal Influence- The Power of Assertive Communication
Dates: 11/6/2009 - 11/6/2009
Time: 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
Location: Conference room B,Bldg 549
POC: Sukanya Bora
Audience: Open to all Government and Contractor employees at NCI-Frederick
Description: Help yourself become an effective communication by using influence wisely. This workshop brings out the importance and benefits of assertive communication. Assertive behavior is a natural style that is nothing more than being direct , honest and respectful while interacting with others. Assertive communicators express their feelings, choose how they will act, speak up for their rights when it is appropriate, maintain high self—esteem and self-confidence, disagree when they think is important , and carry out plans to modify their own behavior and asking others to change their offensive behaviors. This workshop will help you to discuss and understand four distinct behavioral styles; examine and practice the three step model for scripting assertive messages and develop awareness of body language signals. Facilitator: Sukanya Bora

Title of Classes: Learning to Listen
Dates: 9/29/2009 - 9/29/2009
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Conference Room B, Bldg 549
POC: Sukanya Bora
Audience:  Open to all staff, including Government and Contractor Employees
Description: Learning to Listen is an assessment tool that measures listening skills. Statistics show that people remember only half of what they hear. Focusing on concrete behaviors, not preferences, allows us to immediately take action on our listening strengths and weaknesses. As participants, you will determine your effectiveness as a listener in three dimensions; explore the visible and invisible aspects of listening and how they affect interaction and discover practical ways to improve your listening performance.

Title of Classes: Presenting Science the Write Way: Strategies for Scientific Publication - Session 1
Dates: 11/16/2009 - 11/16/2009
Time: 9:00 a.m. -noon
Location: Conference Room, Bldg 426
POC: Sukanya Bora
Audience: Open to all Government and Contractor employees at NCI-Frederick)
Description: You have notebooks filled with data, figures, charts, graphs, and tables chock-full of paper information. What do you do with it all? How do you get it into presentable form? If publishing seems overwhelming, this is just the course for you! In this course, you will learn how to work with collaborators; divide responsibilities for writing the paper; select the best data for the paper; aim your writing to fit the parts of the scientific presentation ( poster or paper) ; prepare the manuscript for journal submission; handle reviewer comments, and; revise the paper. This course is specially designed for post-docs and fellows with relatively limited publishing experience. Must attend all three sessions. Facilitators: Tim Veenstra, Ph.D., Ken Michaels, Maritta Grau, Nancy Parrish, Kathy Green & Ashley Devine

Title of Classes: Presenting Science the Write Way: Strategies for Scientific Publication -Session 3
Dates: 11/20/2009 - 11/20/2009
Time: 9:00 a.m. - noon
Location: Conference room, bldg 426
POC: Sukanya Bora
Audience: Open to all Government and Contractor employees at NCI-Frederick
Description: You have notebooks filled with data, figures, charts, graphs, and tables chock-full of paper information. What do you do with it all? How do you get it into presentable form? If publishing seems overwhelming, this is just the course for you! In this course, you will learn how to work with collaborators; divide responsibilities for writing the paper; select the best data for the paper; aim your writing to fit the parts of the scientific presentation ( poster or paper) ; prepare the manuscript for journal submission; handle reviewer comments, and; revise the paper. This course is specially designed for post-docs and fellows with relatively limited publishing experience. Must attend all three sessions. Facilitators: Tim Veenstra, Ph.D., Ken Michaels, Maritta Grau, Nancy Parrish, Kathy Green & Ashley Devine

Title of Classes: Presenting Science the Write Way: Strategies for Scientific Publication-Session 2
Dates: 11/18/2009 - 11/18/2009
Time: 9:00 a.m. - noon
Location: Conference Room, Bldg 426
POC: Sukanya Bora
Audience: Open to all Government and Contractor employees at NCI-Frederick
Description: You have notebooks filled with data, figures, charts, graphs, and tables chock-full of paper information. What do you do with it all? How do you get it into presentable form? If publishing seems overwhelming, this is just the course for you! In this course, you will learn how to work with collaborators; divide responsibilities for writing the paper; select the best data for the paper; aim your writing to fit the parts of the scientific presentation ( poster or paper) ; prepare the manuscript for journal submission; handle reviewer comments, and; revise the paper. This course is specially designed for post-docs and fellows with relatively limited publishing experience. Must attend all three sessions. Facilitators: Tim Veenstra, Ph.D., Ken Michaels, Maritta Grau, Nancy Parrish, Kathy Green & Ashley Devine

Title of Classes: Effective Writing Series: Business Writing - Paperwork Made Easy
Dates: 10/29/2009 - 10/29/2009
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Training Room, Bldg 426
POC: Sukanya Bora
Audience: Open to all Government and Contractor employees at NCI-Frederick
Description: How often do you have to write memos, summaries of meetings, letters, reports, or other business-oriented documents? Do you sometimes find yourself proofing such documents for someone else? Whether you’re a scientist or an administrative support person, you’ll be able to use these tips on effective business writing, from recommendations on ways to jump-start your writing to effective word choice, organization, and proofing.

Title of Classes: Effective Writing Series: Editing and Proofreading - Doing a Double-Take
Dates: 12/10/2009 - 12/10/2009
Time: 12:00p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Training Room, Bldg 426
POC: Sukanya Bora
Audience: Open to all Government and Contractor employees at NCI-Frederick
Description: What’s the best way to start your sentences? How can you cut that letter down to one page? Are Spell Check and Grammar Check really useful? Get tips on how to edit and proofread so that you write with better clarity and brevity. Facilitators: Scientific Publications, Graphics & Media (SPGM) staff

Title of Classes: Effective Writing Series: E-Mail Effectiveness and Etiquette
Dates: 10/15/2009 - 10/15/2009
Time: 12:00 p.m. -1:00 p.m.
Location: Training Room, Bldg 426
POC: Sukanya Bora
Audience: Open to all Government and Contractor employees at NCI-Frederick
Description: Why bother with a subject line? How long should your message be? What does BCC mean? Should you call or send an e-mail? Get some tips on how to communicate effectively with electronic mail. Facilitators: Scientific Publications, Graphics & Media (SPGM) staff

Title of Classes: Effective Writing Series: Persuasive Business Writing - Reading between the Words
Dates: 11/12/2009 - 11/12/2009
Time: 12:00 p.m. -1:00 p.m.
Location: Training Room, Bldg 426
POC: Sukanya Bora
Audience: Open to all Government and Contractor employees at NCI-Frederick
Description: How can you persuade the powers-that-be to grant your request? What to do you need and why and how much? How can you convince your boss that what you need is doable? What’s the best way to write a letter of recommendation? Learn how to win over your reader through persuasive language. Facilitators: Scientific Publications, Graphics & Media (SPGM) staff

Title of Classes:  Promoting a Healthy Lifestyle: How to Make the Most of your Life
Dates: 10/7/2009 - 10/7/2009
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: 
POC: Sukanya Bora
Audience: Open to all Government and Contractor employees at NCI-Frederick
Description: A healthy lifestyle requires balancing many interrelated factors, not merely consuming an apple a day. When this balance is achieved, body, mind and spirit all work in harmony and function at optimum levels. This can be difficult because elements of a healthy lifestyle are diverse and distinct. This seminar will review the primary factors for balanced health, while encouraging individuals to review what is healthy and unhealthy within their own lives to promote lifestyle change.

Title of Classes: Addressing Stress, Positive Assertiveness and Anger in the Workplace
Dates: 9/9/2009 - 9/9/2009
Time: 12:00 p.m -1:00 p.m
Location: Cafe Room, Bldg 549
POC: Sukanya Bora
Audience: Open to all Government and Contractor employees at NCI-Frederick
Description: Unhealthy levels of stress are quite common is today’s past paced world, particularly in the workplace. These heightened levels of stress often lead to intense frustration and anger, in addition to negative health consequences. Many of us confuse primary behavior styles of passive, aggressive and assertive actions and believe that it is unacceptable to behave assertively. However, implementing positive assertiveness in our lives can help us gain control of our stress and anger, in turn promoting healthy workplace interactions. This training will help participants recognize and improve stress levels and incorporate positive assertiveness to better manage anger in the workplace..

Title of Classes: Building a Respectful Workplace: Promoting Positive Interactions using Effective Communication
Dates: 9/23/2009 - 9/23/2009
Time: 12:00 p.m. -1:00 p.m.
Location: Training Room, Bldg 426
POC: Sukanya Bora
Audience: Open to all Government and Contractor employees at NCI-Frederick
Description: This seminar offers an expanded view of conflict management and diversity to explore the many difference between people and ways of promoting respect within a diverse workforce. Personality, work style, race, age and gender are just a few of the ways people differ from one another. When differences are not encouraged and accepted, conflict situations arise, interfering with a respectful workplace. With diverse differences, we have both the opportunity for misunderstandings yet also the opportunity for increasing interaction leading to success. This seminar offers tangible ways to promote a respectful workplace through addressing conflict.

Title of Classes: Coping with the Holidays: How to manage Stress during Festive Season
Dates: 12/2/2009 - 12/2/2009
Time: 12:00 p.m.- 1:00 p.m.
Location: Conference Room A, Bldg 549
POC: Sukanya Bora
Audience: Open to all Government and Contractor employees at NCI-Frederick
Description: Despite the excite and energy that comes with the end of the calendar year, the holiday season often brings stress to many of us, for a variety of reasons. Whether through unreasonable expectations, unmet goals from years past or simply adding to already busy schedules, holidays can generate pressure, tension and stress for both individuals and families. This session assists participants in recognizing sources of holiday stress and tension. Once recognized, these stresses can be minimized through development of strategies to promote joyful holiday season.

Title of Classes: Protecting Yourself Against Identity Theft
Dates: 10/21/2009 - 10/21/2009
Time: 12:00 p.m. -1:00 p.m.
Location: Conference Room A, Bldg 549
POC: 
Audience: Open to all Government and Contractor employees at NCI-Frederick
Description: Technology advances over the past 20 years have advanced our society in ways never imagined possible. Despite all of the innovation, technology has also inspired a new wave of crime, including identity theft. Incidences of identity theft and fraud continue to rise rapidly in the United States, and these crimes not only cause monetary losses and suffering for victims but are also expensive and time consuming to address. There are steps one can take to minimize the risk of identity theft. This training will highlight precautionary measures in addition to key facts and protection essentials.

Title of Classes: The Sandwich Generation – Managing Multiple Generations
Dates: 11/18/2009 - 11/18/2009
Time: 12:00 p.m. -1:00 p.m.
Location: Conference Room, Bldg 426
POC: 
Audience: Open to all Government and Contractor employees at NCI-Frederick
Description: Nearly 10 million adults are now raising kids or supporting an adult child while giving a financial hand to an aging parent. Many factors weigh into why people are felling ‘sandwiched’ by the responsibility of providing for multiple generations. To compound this issue, eldercare industry is not well equipped to meet the demand for affordable care. As the aging community grows, the demands of the sandwich generation will remain and be felt by generations to come. This session will help caregivers understand the challenges of being in a sandwich generation and how to care for themselves so that they can better care for their loved ones. It will also review coping strategies and skills to manage providing care to multiple generations

Title of Classes: Time Management : Create More Time in Your Life for Things that Matter Most
Dates: 11/4/2009 - 11/4/2009
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Conference Room A, Bldg 549
POC: 
Audience: Open to all Government and Contractor employees at NCI-Frederick
Description: In today’s hectic, fast paced world, effective time management is an essential skill needed to manage countless daily tasks in our lives. Many of us believe that we manage our time efficiently yet are unaware of simple, helpful techniques that could improve our routines. This seminar offers new ways of understanding the concept of time, introduces diverse strategies for making, discuss the value of planning and assist participants with improving daily routines

Title of Classes: Colleague to Colleague: Bringing Out the Best in All of Us Through
Dates: 10/28/2009 - 10/28/2009
Time: 8:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
Location: Cafe Room, Bldg 549
POC: Sukanya Bora
Audience: Open to all Government and Contractor employees at NCI-Frederick.
Description: We all want to do our best job possible in all of our responsibilities but are not equally skilled in all areas. So why not harness our collective expertise by utilizing constructive feedback? Constructive feedback is a tool to provide valuable input among colleagues with the goal of improvement. This highly interactive workshop discusses the philosophy, skills and challenges of giving and receiving constructive feedback and provides opportunities to practice the full skill set required for optimal use of this valuable tool. Facilitator: Barbara van der Schalie

Title of Classes: Creative Problem Solving
Dates: 10/7/2009 - 10/7/2009
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Training Room, Bldg 426
POC: Sukanya Bora
Audience: Open to all Government and Contractor employees at NCI-Frederick
Description: Learn to generate ideas through the creative problem solving technique of brainstorming in a group setting. An overview of the method and conceptual rules will be presented. Emphasis will be on applying these concepts through group exercises. The group will be presented with a problem and encouraged to generate and identify suitable solutions for it. Facilitator: Timothy Rowe

Title of Classes: Employee Performance Review
Dates: 11/18/2009 - 11/18/2009
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Conference Room A, Bldg 549
POC: Sukanya Bora
Audience: Only open to SAIC-Frederick staff.
Description: This course is designed to provide you with an overview of the SAIC-Frederick performance management program and to familiarize yourself with the forms/process. We will discuss various components of our program including: theoretical aspects of performance management, performance evaluation and self assessment forms, establishment of goals and objectives and the merit process and timeline. This will serve as a forum for you to ask specific questions related to this topic. This course is only for non-managerial staff. Facilitator: Retha Parsons

Title of Classes: Managing Conflict Constructively
Dates: 9/10/2009 - 9/10/2009
Time: 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
Location: Cafe Room, Bldg 549
POC: Sukanya Bora
Audience: Open to all Government and Contractor employees at NCI-Frederick
Description: Conflict is a universal part of human interactions. When individuals come together in teams, their personal differences in values and attitudes can often contribute to conflict. Conflict and opposing points of view are part of the workplace and of life; you can’t change that. But you can surely change the way you react and manage conflict when it occurs. This workshop will help you identify your preferred conflict handling style; gain insight into the five different modes of handling conflict effectively; see the role of communication in conflict and provide you a forum to discuss the key steps to handling conflict constructively. Facilitator: Sukanya Bora