HR News Campus Updates | February 2018

Recognize a colleague or colleagues who exhibit the Matador Spirit and help elevate CSUN  - Make a Nomination Today!

The 52nd Annual Staff Service and Recognition of Excellence Awards Event which willl take place Wednesday, May 2, 2018, provides us the opportunity, through the Recognition of Excellence Awards, to recognize both staff members and teams for outstanding efforts made over the course of the calendar year. Those awards are the:

• Presidential Award
• Award of Merit
• Alumni Award
• Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Award
• CSUN Leadership Award, and the
• Jolene Koester Team Award

Descriptions and eligibility criteria as well as links to the nomination forms, area available at: https://www.csun.edu/enrichment/staff-service-awards

Nominations must be received by Noon, Thursday, March 15, 2018.

Join us as we celebrate the rich cultural heritage of the Black Diaspora.

The U.S. Department of State has replaced their “Travel Warnings and Alerts” site with a simplified Travel Advisory for each country at Levels 1-4 standard designation:

• Level 1 – Exercise Normal Precautions
• Level 2 – Exercise Increased Caution
• Level 3 – Reconsider Travel
• Level 4 – Do Not Travel

Per the New U.S. Department of State Travel Warning/Advisory Site Summary provided by System-wide Risk Management, Level 3 requires the President’s approval and Level 4 requires additional approval of the Chancellor.  Please keep in mind that, in addition to the State Department’s travel advisory, we will still use the CSURMA High Hazardous and War Risk Countries list to determine the required approval.  That is, in situations where there is a conflict between the State Department’s Travel Advisory and the CSURMA list, whichever has the higher degree of caution would determine the approval. 

In addition, if a country has multiple levels of travel advisories (e.g., Mexico is a Level 2 country overall, but has 5 states that have Level 4 designations), the highest travel advisory level would determine the approval needed for that travel.

The Summary will be available on the the Risk Management website; travelers are also free to contact our Risk Manager (Lisa Telles) x 2079 and Insurance Specialist (Cyndi Paull) x 6830 for any questions.

Back by popular demand: Join us every Friday through February 23, 2018 for a $6.99 all you care to eat lunch at Geronimo's and Bamboo Terrace! 

10K A Day is an inspiring 10,000 steps-a-day journey designed to help you move more, and have fun as you visit fascinating places along virtual routes. By wearing a tracking device that automatically records your steps online, you will boost your energy and improve your health as you enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle.

Human Resources has partnered with Kaiser Permanente and 10K-A-Day to bring you a fun and easy step challenge to start the New Year off on the right foot! Register NOW! The Challenge begins February 5. All faculty and staff are invited to register — on your own or as a team of four to five. 

To learn more and to register, visit: https://csunhealthymatadors.10kaday.com/#what

Interested in gaining more confidence and developing your leadership and communication skills in a no-pressure atmosphere? We have established a CSUN Toastmasters chapter open to all CSUN staff and faculty. If you are interested in learning more, and would like to be part of this dynamic group, come to a meeting and observe. We normally meet twice a month at Noon.  For additional information, please feel free to contact Rosemary Martin at Rosemary.Martin@csun.edu.

Toastmasters’ mission is to provide its members with a positive and supportive learning environment where participants can practice delivering speeches and fulfilling leadership roles, which can in turn foster self-confidence and personal growth. Your participation in a Toastmasters club can lead you to conducting effective meetings, guiding successful team collaborations, and enhancing your listening and speaking abilities.

Join us Wednesday, February 7 (Oviatt 16) and Thursday, February 22, 2018 (Whitsett Room) from Noon  to 1 PM!

The Spring 2018 Faculty & Staff Series includes six home events on campus. For attending five of the six designated games, participants will receive a CSUN Under Armour Pull-over or sweatshirt. CSUN Faculty and Staff members will receive complimentary admission to each game and are invited to bring up to three additional guests.

All CSUN Faculty and Staff members are eligible to participate by checking in at each game using their CSUN ID. The Athletics Department will have a separate check-in area for participants at each venue in order to track attendance. Premium giveaway items may also be made available for each game, as applicable, at the Faculty & Staff Series check-in table.

For more information regarding the CSUN Faculty & Staff Series, please contact Associate Athletics Director for Marketing, Branding and Fan Development Dawn Ellerbe at dawn.ellerbe@csun.edu or by calling (818) 677-3215.

Please join us for your Valentine’s Day celebration. We’re offering a delightful lunch buffet on Wednesday, February 14th from 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Call us today at 818.677.2076 to reserve your table!

All CSUN faculty and staff are invited to our special open house just for you. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. We look forward to seeing you there.

The LifeMattters' webinar for February (LIVE) is Wednesday, February 21, 2018, 9:00 – 10:00 AM, or 12:00 - 1:00 PM

This webinar content includes: Aging challenges, common care issues, and possible solutions.

• Go to www.mylifematters.com/my/webinars and follow the directions on that page. Please sign in with your company password, select "Services" and then scroll down to "Webinars."
• For live webinars, click on the link for the webinar you would like to attend and follow the registration instructions. You must register prior to the start of the webinar to attend.
• Transcripts for non-captioned, archived webinars are available upon request.

Also, available as a pre-recorded webinar is:

Fundamentals of Mindfulness
Content includes: Learning to consciously work with your stress, challenges and demands.
Available as a pre–recorded webinar

The Spring 2018 Faculty & Staff Series includes six home events on campus. For attending five of the six designated games, participants will receive a CSUN Under Armour Pull-over or sweatshirt. CSUN Faculty and Staff members will receive complimentary admission to each game and are invited to bring up to three additional guests.

All CSUN Faculty and Staff members are eligible to participate by checking in at each game using their CSUN ID. The Athletics Department will have a separate check-in area for participants at each venue in order to track attendance. Premium giveaway items may also be made available for each game, as applicable, at the Faculty & Staff Series check-in table.

For more information regarding the CSUN Faculty & Staff Series, please contact Associate Athletics Director for Marketing, Branding and Fan Development Dawn Ellerbe at dawn.ellerbe@csun.edu or by calling (818) 677-3215.