Meeting local needs for training, technical assistance, and research in transportation

THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS TRANSPORTATION CENTER

The University of Kansas Transportation Center (KUTC) conducts, coordinates, and promotes transportation training, technology transfer, and research to the State of Kansas and the surrounding region.

The KUTC is a multi-disciplinary center of the University of Kansas operating since 1977, managing technology transfer and research programs. Primary areas of interest are highway engineering and maintenance, traffic engineering and safety, transportation workforce development, and community transit. The Center’s three primary programs are Kansas LTAP, Kansas RTAP, and the Kansas Local Field Liaison Program.


Approved Trainer Program

1

The Kansas RTAP Approved Trainer Workshop is required for Kansas Approved RTAP Trainers and trainers with approved applications who are in the process of becoming trainers.

Asphalt Road and Street Maintenance

2

This course brings Kansas road and street crews information on maintaining Kansas low-volume paved roads and asphalt-treated wearing surfaces.

Asset Management and Cost Accounting

3

Improve skills in developing project budgetary and tracking expenditures

Bridge 101

4

The objective of this training is to provide the participant with the tools to improve their knowledge of bridge types, basic terminology, bridge components, and bridge inspections.

Bridge Maintenance

5

How to spot and fix common bridge problems

Budgeting and Finance

6

This course defines the role of the county commission as financial policymakers and related roles of citizens, other elected officials, and staff.

City Government 101

7

This workshop offers front-line employees a practical primer on county/city government to enhance understanding of what influences and shapes their day-to-day jobs.

Communication Skills for Effective Supervision

8

This course covers communication basics, things to avoid, best practices, and how to communicate during difficult conversations.

Concrete Road and Street Maintenance

9

This course presents the practices of designing, constructing, and rehabilitating concrete pavements

Conflict Resolution

10

STOP Method | Personality Types | Shift T Empathy Exercise | Four D's of Disconnect | BATNA | Four Step Process

County Government 101

11

This workshop offers front-line employees a practical primer on county/city government to enhance understanding of what influences and shapes their day-to-day jobs.

Culvert Inspections

12

Discuss the importance of culvert inspections

Culvert Management

13

The objective is to enable participants to plan a good culvert replacement project that enhances roadway safety that is also good for the environment.

Culverts and Drainage

14

Information will be provided on the types of culvert products available, including the pros and cons of the various products, and proper installation techniques.

Defensive Driving and Emergency Procedures

15

This course presents coaching points and defensive driving techniques that are helpful in keeping drivers safe on the roadway

Defensive Driving and Passenger Assistance

16

This course presents coaching points and defensive driving techniques that are helpful in keeping drivers safe on the roadway

Effective Community and Media Communication

17

Effective community and media communication can rally support, calm a nervous public, provide much-needed information, encourage cooperative behaviors, and help save lives.

Effective Management of Intergovernmental Relations

18

This course will focus on the intergovernmental relations found among them and the myriad issues that accompany the day-to-day operations that affect the overall efficiency of our system.

Foundations in Customer Service

19

Application and refinement of basic communication skills to typical customer service situations.

Fundamentals of Leadership

20

In this course, participants will examine concepts of leadership development, enhance awareness of leadership strengths and limitations, and identify sources of influence and authority

Fundamentals of Supervision

21

Examine the roles, responsibilities, and tasks of the supervisor's job

Gravel Road and Street Maintenance

22

Provide basic information on engineering matters | Discuss best maintenance practices

Guardrail Maintenance and Repair

23

This workshop will look at design principles but is not intended to provide participants with the knowledge to design or evaluate the need for guardrail.

Kansas Transit Manager Training - Virtual

24

This training was designed to assist new public transportation managers in navigating the policies, procedures, and scope of managing a public or specialized transportation agency in the state of Kansas.

Legal Aspects of Management

25

This workshop will help supervisors navigate the most current legal provisions associated with the public sector workplace and translate them into plain-English guidelines.

Legal, Permitting, and Regulatory Processes

26

Understand the necessity of regulatory permits & identify which regulatory permits are required for your projects.

Making Safer Roads

27

This class will cover the basics of utilizing crash data to make safer roads and improve intersections.

Managing Employee Performance

28

This course will provide information on how to increase motivation and employee engagement, types of training methods, how to set clear goals and expectations, and how to provide formal and informal feedback.

MUTCD for Technicians

29

This one-day course provides an introductory overview of the MUTCD, with emphasis on MUTCD applications related to work zones (temporary signing).

Overview of Human Resource Management

30

This course is designed to give you an overview of the key elements of human resource management

Overview of Engineering Functions in Public Works

31

Review relevant statutes and discuss liability issues. | Consider procedures and penalties.

Problem Solving for Effective Supervision

32

Supervisors will learn skills to tackle the tough problems that present themselves in a dynamic workplace.

Project Planning and Management

33

This workshop will provide information on project planning and management processes

Providing Employee Safety

34

This workshop focuses on affirmative measures that can be implemented by a supervisor to prevent and if necessary, respond to workplace accidents and injury.

Public Works I and II

35

Emergency management | Job costing | Public works budgeting

Risk and Liability Issues

36

This workshop will provide crew members and supervisors with a basic understanding of tort liability and risk management

RTAP Communication Skills

40

We communicate every day, but are we effective communicators? This course covers communication basics, things to avoid, best practices, and how to communicate during difficult conversations. Class participation is required.

RTAP Conflict Resolution

41

This course will provide participants with strategies and tools to help manage conflict in their lives. The course will include sections on: Managing Self, Understanding Others, Adding to your Toolbox, and Practice of your real-world scenarios.

RTAP Enhancing Cooperative Relationships

42

This session will focus on how a supervisor can reduce discordant notes and bring about greater harmony among employees.

RTAP Foundations in Customer Service

43

Excellent customer service is the ability to consistently exceed the expectations of the customer. In this course, participants will leave with tools and skills to provide excellent customer service.

RTAP Managing Employee Performance

44

This course will provide information on how to increase motivation and employee engagement, types of training methods, how to set clear goals and expectations, and how to provide formal and informal feedback.

RTAP Problem Solving for Effective Relationships

45

In this class supervisors will learn skills to tackle the tough problems that present themselves in a dynamic workplace.

Snow and Ice Control

48

Discuss how to get the most out of snow removal equipment

Supervisor's Role in Enhancing Cooperative Work Relationships

49

Examine interpersonal behaviors that can detract from or contribute to cooperative relationships

Welding

51

Welding Basics | MIG | Thermal Lance

Workplace Jobsite and Equipment Safety

52

This workshop will provide comprehensive instruction in the workplace, job site, and equipment safety on topics specific to Kansas road, bridge, and highway staff.

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