Specialized Learning

Project Café

For information on Project Café training, see the Financial Management Systems Replacement Initiative web site at http://cafe.northwestern.edu/ or contact the Helpline at (847) 491-4357.

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Faculty and Staff Information System (FASIS)

Access to the Faculty and Staff Information System (FASIS) allows a user to view online a chronological history of position data, an employee’s personal details, benefits information, and payroll records. The following classes are offered for FASIS: Lookup Training (required for new users), Query Reporting, Deployed Funding, Temp Employee Administration, Faculty and Staff eRecruit, eDevelopment, Position Data/Appointment Forms, and more.

For information, contact Chris Tondini, (847) 467-3080, email: tondini@northwestern.edu

For class details, click here

NOTE: Staff must enroll themselves for FASIS classes on Self Service at https://nuhr.northwestern.edu. Go to the Learning and Development folder, click on Request Training Enrollment and then click Search by Course Code. Type in HRS and hit Search. All scheduled courses for FASIS will be listed.

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Office for Research

Office for Research training is available in the following five topics:

• Animal Subjects Research
• Grants Management & Research Administration
• Human Subjects Research
• Research Safety
• Responsible Conduct of Research

Visit http://www.research.northwestern.edu/training/ for more information.

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Student Enterprise System (SES)

The Student Enterprise System (SES) stores admissions, financial aid, student loan, student records, and student account information electronically for all applicants and students. The information is used by different departments for many purposes.

web site: http://www.it.northwestern.edu/SES/
SES Help Desk: (847) 467-7272
e-mail: ses@northwestern.edu

Maria Munoz, Student Records: (847) 467-6861,
e-mail: m-munoz@northwestern.edu

Jody Reeme, SES: (847) 467-2266,
e-mail: j-reeme@northwestern.edu
SES fax: (847) 491-3887

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University Services

University Services supports the educational and research objectives of Northwestern by providing cost-efficient services and goods and transaction processing. Brief introductions to select programs are given at new employee orientations. For more detailed information, periodic classes (and individual training upon request) are offered by:

--Purchasing Resource Services (policy/procedures, iBuyNU, Preferred Vendors, Supplier Diversity program, Surplus Property Exchange, etc.),

--Lab Stores and Services program (stockrooms, online ordering and program specifics),

--Mail Services (regulations and options, FedEx and UPS training),

--Printing and Duplicating Services (online order training),

--Trademark Licensing (proper use of trademarks, licensed vendors, etc),

--Travel Services (online reservation training),

--Computer Recycling program (equipment accepted and program specifics)

--Equipment Maintenance Program (equipment covered and program specifics).

Contact us by phone: (847) 491-7569

Contact us by email: uservices@northwestern.edu/

Go to our web site: http://www.univsvcs.northwestern.edu/

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Work/Life

The Work/Life, Child, and Family Resources Office sponsors free workshops that address a variety of family concerns. These informal lunchtime sessions provide faculty, staff, and their family's access to relevant work and life balance topics from experts in the field.

More information is available at: http://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/childcare/index.html

Or contact us by phone: Phyllis Ellis (847)-467-1460 or Lori Anne Henderson (847)-491-3612

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Financial Planning

The Human Resources Benefits division sponsors a series of financial planning workshops to help employees protect their income throughout a lifetime.

For schedules and descriptions of courses and the procedure for registration, visit the Benefits division web site: http://www.northwesterm.edu/hr/benefits/

If you have questions, please contact the Benefits Division.
By phone: (847) 491-7513
By email: benefits@northwestern.edu

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Sexual Harassment Prevention Office

The Sexual Harassment Prevention Office carries through Northwestern University’s commitment to providing its students, faculty, and staff with a working and learning environment free from sexual harassment and discrimination. Its director leads a high-energy, interactive training session for units, teams, or departments about the University’s policies, how to identify subtle forms of discrimination and harassment, and what to do if they occur.

Please see www.northwestern.edu/sexual-harassment for more information about the University's sexual harassment policy and available training, or contact the office directly at sexual-harassment@northwestern.edu.

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Athletics and Recreation

The fitness and recreation staff is committed to offering a vast array of programs and services that meet the health and fitness needs of the university community. The Group Fitness program offers a wide variety of group exercise classes (yoga, pilates, spinning, strength, aqua) that are based on the latest fitness trends and research findings, taught by experienced, certified instructors and designed for all ages, fitness levels and abilities. Through our Health and Fitness Services you can evaluate your current fitness level and nutrition habits, determine the effectiveness of your current exercise program and get the information you need to achieve a healthier lifestyle. If you would like professional guidance to help you maximize the benefits of your fitness program, Personal Trainers are available to help design safe, effective exercise programs based on your personal goals and interests. After a vigorous workout or a stressful day, you can enjoy the many benefits of our Massage Therapy services. Under the direction of highly qualified fitness professionals, Primetime Fitness is a supervised program of regular exercise designed to help active older adults work toward their optimal level of health, fitness and quality of life. The entire university community is invited to take the fitness challenge, with the Million Step Activity Challenge; an exciting new and all-encompassing activity program for all ages, fitness levels, abilities and interests.

NU FitRec with its wide variety of programs and services, is an ideal resource for your lifelong journey to optimal health and well-being! Call (847) 491-4303 for more information or visit www.fitrec.northwestern.edu

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Clinical Research Education

The Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Sciences (NUCATS) Institute offers a variety of educational opportunities for faculty and staff who are interested in learning more about clinical research, including:

Graduate Certificate in Clinical Research and Regulatory Administration: Advance your career in clinical research with a graduate certificate in Clinical Research and Regulatory Administration. The four-course program focuses on the key concepts of clinical research and allows professionals to focus in one of two areas: regulatory affairs and administration or clinical trials design and conduct. To find out more, visit: www.scs.northwestern.edu/grad/crra

Pathways in Clinical Research: CRC Basic Training -- A Practical Introduction to the Clinical Research Coordinator Role -- This three-day, intensive course is offered to coordinators who need a fast, thorough introduction to clinical research trial conduct. http://www.nucats.northwestern.edu/education/CRPT/CRC Basic/index.html

NUCATS Online: The NUCATS Online web site is dedicated to distance education for research professionals. NUCATS Online is designed to deliver continuing education, including accredited CME and CE programming, to research professionals within the Northwestern University community and beyond. NUCATS Online is uniquely available to both the Northwestern University community and the general public. To view our current offerings and register with NUCATS Online please visit: http://www.nucats.northwestern.edu/education/online/index.html

Navigating the Clinical Research Maze at Northwestern University -- This free seminar introduces the various departments and offices of Northwestern that approve or facilitate clinical research studies. Key contact information and the required procedures and forms for each office are highlighted.

Clinical Research Advisory Board Lecture Series -- Free monthly lectures are presented by the various departments involved in clinical research at Northwestern and the surrounding community. A great resource for anyone interested in clinical research.

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American English Pronunciation Coaching/Training

• Improve the accuracy of your pronunciation of individual sounds and difficult words.
• Improve skills such as rhythm, stress, and intonation which make speech sound more natural and comprehensible.
• Practice language needed in your job for tasks such as giving presentations and speaking in meetings.
• Feel more comfortable when speaking, and enjoy being understood the first time.

Other types of English as a Second Language training, such as ESL writing, are available as well. 

Visit http://elcschicagoland.com or contact Kim Hitchcock at (773) 844-7357 or kim@elcschicagoland.com.

Special Pricing for Northwestern Faculty and Staff:

$95/hr with a $125 minimum for each visit.
Additionall 10% discount for NU
Parking charges apply.

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Becoming Mainstream: American Culture & Advanced Communication Skills

A comprehensive Webex-based live course that systematically enhances international students and scholars' oral proficiency in class discussions, daily workplace communications and professional occasions such as job interviews. Core curriculum covers:

•  30 one-on-one pronunciation coaching exercises;
•  30 one-on-one timed drills on speaking succinctly and to the point;
•  500+ American idioms, each in an example sentence;
•  15 practical American culture topics (30 articles);
•  14 practical communication do's, don'ts and how-to subjects.

Students join the interactive sessions online in small groups . Sessions are led by native English speaker teachers and recorded for review.

44 hours total live session time (2 hours / week). Unlimited access to recorded class sessions and other learning resources.

Price: $1,400. Group pricing available.

Visit http://www.geotranslearning.com . Contact Dr. Diana Hu at (847) 282-4112 or diana.hu@geotranslearning.com

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