HR News Professional & Personal Programming | April 2017

In this session of You Can't Take it With You, join Tom Christopher, '90, Estate Planning Attorney for a discussion about real estate and the most common mistakes in Estate Planning.

Congratulations! You have secured your grant and are ready to carry out your work. However, there are a bunch of logistics that come into play in order for you to successfully manage your grant. 

Join us for a review of the post-award process and the resources available to you:

With this workshop, you will learn about:

• The support team and resources available to you;
• The grant administration process;
• Human resource, finance, and administrative compliance issues you may encounter;
• Strategies that will ensure a smooth process

For Details and Registration Information: http://www.csun.edu/development/training/events/post-award-workshop-successfully-manage-your-grant-and-comply-rules-and

CSUN Communication Studies Lecturer Bridget Sampson will share highlights from her popular book, Communication Secrets for Success. After 25 years of teaching at CSUN and her success as a consultant for clients such as Google, Bridget was moved to offer her most compelling lessons to the world.

Addressing a wide range of professional and personal communication contexts, Communication Secrets for Success provides something for everyone. It’s chock-full of tips and strategies that can be immediately applied to build confidence, improve relationships, and increase joy and abundance.   

For Details and Registration Information: http://www.csun.edu/development/training/events/communication-secrets-success

We will discuss the factors that are, and are not used in determining the appropriate classification, the types of reviews conducted in the classification process, potential reclassification impact(s), and classification appeal process.

Staff attending this session will gain an understanding of: the important components of an effective staff position description, a staff classification review, and in-range progression processes; 2 - and what is the connection between an accurate description, proper compensation, and effective performance management.

For Details and Registration Information: http://www.csun.edu/development/training/events/staff-understanding-how-csuns-classification-compensation-system-works-0

Lost in translation when it comes to eating healthy? Join the crowd!

In this session Registered Dietitian Ellen Bauersfeld (from the Klotz Student Health Center) will help you to decipher what is a myth vs. a reality in nutrition. Come and get your nutrition questions answered from the expert while learning how to manage being healthy with a busy lifestyle. 

For Details and Registration Information: http://www.csun.edu/development/training/events/whats-trending-nutrition-2017

Facilitated By:

Joshua Hayes, Retirement Specialist - Savingsplus

Now that retirement is right over the horizon, you'll want to know all the benefits of Savings Plus that apply to you. We'll discuss maximizing your Savings Plus deferrals in your last few years of employment, withdrawing your funds after retirement, and why you should keep your funds with Savings Plus after you retire. 

For Details and Registration Information: http://www.csun.edu/development/training/events/savings-plus-nearing-retirement-0

One of the multiple aspects that make working at a university worthwhile and constantly engaging is that our roles are always flexible. To truly offer our students and our other constituents quality service, we need to make the time to assess our practices and ensure that they effectively and efficiently work cohesively and meet our intended objectives.  Join us for a discussion of lean process management and how you can incorporate it into your area and maximize your operations effectiveness. 

For Details and Registration Information: http://www.csun.edu/development/training/events/manex-managing-at-northridge-Apr2017

Police Services is striving to provide a safe campus for all constituents. For those considering the option to carry or employ any aerosol defense spray, pepper spray, this workshop covers a basic understanding of: the legislative intent, criminal & civil liabilities, moral principles, regulating citizens’ possession & use of aerosol defense sprays; the chemical and mechanical properties; psychological & physiological effects; principles of aerosol defense first aid & decontamination & the principles for maintaining, storing & disposing of aerosol defense sprays. 

For Details and Registration Information: http://www.csun.edu/police/events/basics-pepper-spray-defense-spring

Interested in becoming a leader in an already esteemed environment? Come to the introductory training to become a Building Marshal for your campus department! The training will cover evacuation procedures, CSUN hazard-specific emergency procedures, equipment assigned to building marshals, and information about how staff can be better prepared to respond to an emergency situation on campus.

For Details and Registration Information: http://www.csun.edu/police/events/building-marshal-training-spring-session-2

In order to continuously offer engaging and relevant programming to those we serve, while purchasing goods and services for them, we need to keep our “ducks in a row.”  In this session we’ll review the various purchasing options available to you, and look at the procurement matrix; as well as the hospitality expense policy and State Trust & Lottery funding.

Outcomes: Participants in this workshop will:

• Better understand the overall procurement process
• Have a better understanding of the policies that govern hospitality expenses
• Understand the competitive bid process and thresholds.

For Details and Registration Information: http://www.csun.edu/development/training/events/understanding-csuns-procurement-policy

Come try out a fun, relaxing, meditative and easy-to-learn form of drawing – Zentangle. You bring the lunch and we will provide the paper and patterns. Don't forget to grab a find tip black marker or felt tip pen if you have one. We’ll have some extras, too. No art experience or talent required! Don’t you want to try it? 

For Details and Information: http://www.csun.edu/development/training/events/working-moms-brown-bag-lunch-zentangle

Raising the visibility and reputation of the University doesn’t rest with one office, and doesn’t stop with the launch of a new platform – it takes each and every one of us reaching out and making connections to truly rise. Our valley neighbors, alumni, and area organizations present potential in partnership to let the region shine. 

Through this session, you will:

• more easily recognize opportunities to cultivate relationships;
• have a greater understanding of the focus and workings of University Advancement; and,
• potentially reap future benefits from the time you invest in making connections.

For Details and Registration Information: http://www.csun.edu/development/training/events/matador-country-building-relationships-our-valley-neighbors

As our captivating series on health and wellness comes to a close the Marilyn Magaram Center will cover what is Community Supported Agriculture and how can you be a part of it! In addition, learn how to shop smart, with a pop up grocery store tour! 

For Details and Registration Information: http://www.csun.edu/development/training/events/mmc-creative-cooking-and-wellness-series-programseries-completion

Presenting Part 1 of this two-part workshop Police Services aims to familiarize staff with the range of university resources available and how to activate those resources when responding to a variety of behaviors that may cause concern within your department.  A case study format will be utilized to provide discussion about the key elements necessary when dealing with distressing, disruptive and threatening behaviors.

For Details and Registration Information: http://www.csun.edu/police/events/workplace-violencesurviving-active-shooter-incident-part-i-session-2

We've all experienced or have heard stories about people who become ill while traveling or have brought back "a bug" with them. Please join Dr. James Merrin from the Klotz Student Health Center, who will share tips on preparing for a healthy trip and the travel resources and services available to staff.

For Details and Registration Information: http://www.csun.edu/development/training/events/safer-international-travels-preparation-immunizations-staying-well

Facilitated by: Christel A. Whittier, Dedicated Retirement Planner

Come and Invest in your future and plans for after retirement between 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

For Details and Registration Information: http://www.csun.edu/development/training/events/fidelity-investments-one-one-consultations-04242017

Come and learn about ScholarShare California's 529 College Savings Plan. Earnings grow tax-deferred, and distributions for qualified higher education expenses are tax-free. California State employees can make automatic payroll deductions, and the money can be used at accredited colleges, vocational-technical schools, in-state or out of state, including eligible foreign institutions. Lunch will be provided.

For Details and Registration Information: http://www.csun.edu/development/training/events/saving-money-college-through-529-program-scholar-share-0

Enhancing the reputation and image of CSUN is our top priority. Thus flows into gaining fantastic opportunities for our students and employees, which can also gain us funding. In order for that to occur we need each employee to embrace the university identity platform, clarity on the roles, and responsibilities and practices of marketing and communications at CSUN.

For Details and Registration Information: http://www.csun.edu/development/training/events/csun-rise-maximizing-identity-system-and-positioning-platform-spring-0

Presented by: Anne Glavin, Chief of Police, Department of Police Services and
Kristina de la Vega, Associate Vice President, Human Resource

With the rise in activity and awareness on public shootings across the country their has been an increased number of concern regarding individual safety from the CSUN community. Part II of this workshop deals with the worst case scenario of having an active shooter on campus. Followed by a compelling video and discussion on the survival mindset and realistic situations.

For Details and Registration Information: http://www.csun.edu/police/events/workplace-violencesurviving-active-shooter-incident-part-ii-session-2