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~SAVE THE DATE~

Muscle Shoals, AL

Regional Integration for the Future:

Renewable Energy and Economic Development

When:    November 13 - 14, 2007

Where:  Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa

               800 Cox Creek Parkway South

               Florence, AL 35630

               Phone:  (866) 746-2507

Register:   Contact:  Mike Bellamente

                   Phone:   (202) 624-7809

                   E-mail:   mbellamente@nado.org

                   Web:      www.nado.org

For further information, click the link at the top of this announcement.

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Red Bay Centennial Celebration

When:  Sept 15, 2007

Click the link above for further details.

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NACOLG / Department of Aging Services

Public Hearing Notice

Northwest Alabama Council of Local Governments / Department of Aging Services is holding a Public Hearing on September 6, 2007 at the Muscle Shoals Senior Center from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M.

NACOLG staff will address the Objectives for Senior Citizens Programs and Services for Fiscal Year 2008, which starts October 1, 2007 and ends September 30, 2008.

Attendees will receive a copy of the 2008 Objectives and can provide input with questions and comments.

The Muscle Shoals Senior Center is located at the following address:

Muscle Shoals Senior Center
994 Gattman Park Drive
Muscle Shoals, Alabama 35661

For further information, phone (256) 389-0530.

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Colbert County Commission

Public Hearing Notice

The Colbert County Commission will hold a public hearing on August 2, 2007, at the Colbert County Courthouse at 10:00 a.m. The purpose of this hearing will be to discuss the submission of an application for Community Development Block Grant-Economic Development/ARC funds. Information to be presented includes the amount of grant funds available, the range of eligible activities that may be undertaken and a discussion of the proposed project for which the Colbert County Commission intends to submit an application to the State of Alabama requesting Community Development Block Grant/ARC funds.  All citizens are urged to express their views on the community’s most pressing housing and community development needs.

Individuals not attending the public hearing may send written comments to the address below.  Under provisions of the American Disabilities Act of 1990, individuals wishing to attend the public hearing with special requirements should contact Donna Llewellyn, County Administrator at (256)386-8500 at least five days prior to the date of the hearing.  Hearing impaired individuals having access to a TDD may contact us via the Alabama Relay Service at 1-800-548-2546.

Troy Woodis,

Chairman

Colbert County Commission

201 N. Main Street

Tuscumbia, AL  35674

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Register now for UNA's Online SHRMR Learning System!

You can register online at(select Human Resources), or contact our office at 256-765-4862 to register by phone.  We accept all major credit and debit cards.  We also accept company purchase orders.
 

Prepare for the PHRR and SPHRR Certification Exams!  Each year over 15,000 people use The SHRM Learning System R, either through an educational institution or on their own!  At UNA, we give can help you advance your
career online or in the classroom!

Online SHRMR Learning System
Online Course Number: 07-HR300OL
September 10 - December 7
Price: $1029.00 (includes books)
$979.00 (SHRMR Members)

About the SHRMR Learning System:

Prepare for HR certification with the SHRM Learning SystemR Course! If you've been planning to earn your Professional Human Resources (PHRR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHRR) designation now is the time to enroll in our updated and expanded Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) exam preparation course based on the SHRM Learning SystemR.  We offer this program in partnership with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). The curriculum, designed by subject matter experts, covers the 2007 HRCI Body of Knowledge and includes application exercises that develop specific competencies and decision-making skills. As a certification preparation program, it consistently beats the national pass rate.

There's never been a better time to pursue your PHRR or SPHRR designation. With our blended approach, you'll learn from printed workbooks, software, and online tools. In addition, you can earn 3.5 continuing education units
(CEUs) for completing this course. The six learning modules cover a full array of HR topics.  The SHRM Learning SystemR course provides an in-depth study of key areas in human resource management. Course materials include
six extensive print modules that correspond to the six functional areas, responsibilities, and associated knowledge defined by the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI):

--Strategic Management
Includes the role of HR in organizations, the strategic planning process, assessing the internal environment, scanning the external environment, evaluating HR's strategic contributions, ethical issues affecting organizations, and HR and the legislative and regulatory environment.

--Workforce Planning and Employment
Covers key legislation affecting employee rights, privacy and consumer protection, EEO/Affirmative Action, gender discrimination and harassment, organizational staffing requirements, job analysis and documentation, recruitment, flexible
staffing, selection and retention, organizational exit, and employee records management.

--Human Resource Development
Examines key legislation, HRD and the organization, organizational development initiatives, adult learning and motivation, training and development, talent management, developing leaders, and performance management. 

--Total Rewards
Includes key compensation legislation, total rewards and the strategic focus of the organization, compensation structure, compensation systems, introduction to benefit programs and key benefits legislation, government-mandated benefits, deferred compensation plans, health-care benefits, other nonstatutory benefits, compensation and benefits for
international employees, and evaluating the total rewards system and communicating it to employees.

--Employee and Labor Relations
Covers laws affecting employee and labor relations, employee relations and organizational culture, employee involvement strategies, measuring employee attitudes, policies, procedures, and work rules, discipline and complaint
resolution, labor relations legislation and union organizing, unfair labor practices, collective bargaining, and strikes and secondary boycotts.

--Risk Management
Examines organizational risk, key legislation, safety, health, security, and privacy.

Course participants will also receive an SPHRR Preparation Book for specialized SPHRR training.

Besides being a powerful tool for PHRR or SPHRR certification preparation, this strategic course fosters professional advancement and builds confidence for managing HR challenges.

Features That Deliver:

The SHRM Learning SystemR offers a variety of study features that reinforce concepts and help students prepare for the certification exam. The SHRMR Learning System includes workbooks, software, and online tools to enhance
comprehension and retention. Achieve a competitive edge with these proven features:

1.  Periodic online updates cover significant changes in legislation and HR policies
2.  Comprehensive bank of test questions - more than 1,600 in all providing in-depth review and application of concepts. Questions are found in the workbooks and the software.
3.  Practice tests that are formatted to mimic the current HRCI exam experience
4.  An interactive case study featuring real-life scenarios to test students' ability to apply concepts learned throughout the course SPHR Preparation Book to help students take a more strategic approach, applying information across functional areas
5.  Access to the SHRM Learning SystemR Resource Center, featuring HR updates, Webcasts, test-taking tips, related links, and eFlashcards that can be printed or downloaded to a PDA

New For 2007!

--An interactive SPHRR case study that takes students through eight scenarios and 46 questions, testing their ability to apply concepts from throughout the program.
--200 new SPHRR level questions created by HR Practitioners spread throughout the system.
--Audio downloads for Webcasts available through the Online Resource Center allowing students to learn from HR experts on their commute to and from work.

Designed to Advance Your Career:

The course is designed for managers and staff in general management or human resource management positions:
--HR professionals planning to take the PHRR or SPHRR certification exam
--PHRR professionals seeking to "upgrade" their certification to SPHRR
--Certified HR professionals needing credits for PHRR/SPHRR recertification
--HR practitioners seeking professional development to advance their careers
--Experienced managers who are new to the HR field
--Other mid-level managers pursuing a career change or promotion
--Individuals needing recertification credits

The SHRMR Advantage:

SHRMR is the world's largest association devoted to human resource management, with more than 200,000 members. A leader in HR education, SHRMR has created the most complete certification preparation system available. Featuring printed materials, software, and online tools, it helps learners consistently beat the national exam pass rates.

Course Investment: 

Your course fee includes the SHRM Learning SystemR print modules, online learning software or CD ROM, access to the online Resource Center, instructor handouts, and 35 hours of instruction.

Certification Information:

Please note that to earn either the PHRR or SPHRR designation candidates are required to have at least two years of exempt-level experience in the HR field.

Computer-Based Testing:

All certification testing is computer-based and conducted at the 250 Prometric Test Centers around the country. The next testing period is December 1, 2007 - January 31, 2008. To avoid a late fee, register for your exam by October 12, 2007. For best results, schedule your certification exam for a date that is after the end of your particular class section. If you have any further questions regarding the PHRR or SPHRR exams, please visit, call HRCI at 866-898-4724, or send an e-mail to info@hrci.org.
While no single course of study guarantees success on the HRCI examinations, thousands of individuals have used the SHRM Learning SystemR to effectively prepare for the exams.  Additional fees apply for undergraduate and graduate credit; please inquire if you are interested in receiving academic credit.

How to Enroll:

1. Download and complete the UNA Application form from the UNA Continuing Studies website at.www.una.edu/conted.
2. Mail application to UNA, Office of Admissions, UNA Box 5011, Florence, AL 35632-0001, along with a $25 check, money order, or credit card information. Please be sure to mark Special Student on the application, mark the semester you plan to enroll, and list HR-CE as intended major.
3. Complete the registration form on the back of this brochure for the class you are registering for. You can register by phone at 256-765-4862, fax the registration form to 256-765-4872, or register online at www.una.edu/conted
(select Human Resources).
4. To receive undergraduate or graduate credit, transcripts from previous colleges or universities must be forwarded to UNA, Office of Admissions.

Meghan Fike
Program Coordinator
Continuing Studies & Outreach
University of North Alabama
UNA Box 5036
Florence, AL  35632-0001
Phone:  256-765-4289
Fax:  256-765-4872

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PUBLIC HEARING 2--NACOLG TRANSIT

NACOLG is applying to the Alabama Department of Transportation for a grant to provide operational and capital assistance under 49 U.S.C. Section 5307 of the Federal Transit Laws, as codified. The grant will provide financial assistance for public transportation service for the residents of the Florence Urbanizing Area during FY 2008. The amount of the grant application is $429,020. A hearing will be held on 8 August, 2007 at 2:00pm in the conference room at NACOLG, 103 Student Dr. Muscle Shoals, AL for public comment. This notice shall constitute the final program of projects for NACOLG unless the scope of the projects changes as a result of input gathered during the public hearing.

Gary Friar, Transit Director

NACOLG Transit:  256-389-0511

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The University of North Alabama and the Appalachian Regional Commission announce the 2007 Jerry Davis Award

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