The Professional & Personal Development Program highlights the following discussions, training sessions, and development workshops available to you. Explore the items below for more information.
HR News Professional & Personal Programming | May 2019
Identity Theft Prevention | May 1
Location:Department of Police Services, 2nd Floor Training Room
This workshop will help you understand what identity theft is, how criminals obtain your personal information and how to detect, deter and defend yourself against victimization.
Get to Know California Casualty: Workshop with Lunch Provided | May 2
Facilitated By: Nina Ericksen, Field Marketing Manager
Description: Disaster Preparedness: Are you ready? California Casualty provides Auto & Home/Renters Insurance to CSU employees.Find out more about how to make you home and family safe with basic keys to disaster preparedness. Learn about fire prevention and the Firewise program. We’ll provide safety and resource plans to prepare you and your family for an emergency. You’ll receive home maintenance safety tips and an easy home inventory checklist. Come learn about your available benefits by joining us at this informative workshop. Lunch will be provided.
Registration Information:
- Log into the myNorthridge Portal, in the Training/Professional Dev pagelet and Select “CSU Learn”, or visit: https://csu.sumtotal.host/Core/dash/home/Home_Northridge;
- Select "Training Schedule” to view upcoming training on campus and select the date on the calendar for the course you which to attend;
- Then select the course title; next select "Register;"
- Click on the bullet next to the CSUN HR icon, and select “Submit” to enroll in this session.
Mindfulness Monday | May 6
Location: Santa Susana Hall
Our goal is to help clear your mind of all the clutter so that you can jump into your next endeavor with a greater sense of peace, focus, and clarity. Faculty, staff, and students are all welcome!
Understanding & Preventing Depression Workshop (Mental Health Month) | May 9
Location: Human Resources Training Room, Oviatt Library 16, Garden Level
Facilitated By: Dr. Ellen Contente, Life Matters
Description: Depression is a serious illness which can significantly affect a person. Learn how to help family and friends cope with this illness. Content includes: Symptoms, self-help and treatment; guide to better sleep; supporting someone with depression, and how LifeMatters® can help.
Registration Information:
Faculty & Staff – To register for this session:
Log into the myNorthridge Portal, in the Training/Professional Dev pagelet and Select “CSU Learn”, or visit: https://csu.sumtotal.host/Core/dash/home/Home_Northridge;
Select "Training Schedule” to view upcoming training on campus and select the date on the calendar for the course you which to attend;
Then select the course title; next select "Register;"
Click on the bullet next to the CSUN HR icon, and select “Submit” to enroll in this session.
If you require an accommodation to attend this program, please contact Human Resources at x5168 at least seven business days in advance of the program.
Withdraw from Session: If you need to cancel your registration, select the “Self” icon in CSU Learn. Select “Learning,” then “Registrations.” Select the box next to the session you need to cancel, and select “Cancel Registration.” In the next window, select “Confirm Cancellation.”
Return to CSUN's Professional & Personal Development Training Calendar at: http://www.csun.edu/development/training.
Mata-Tech Monday: Increase Operational Efficiencies with BOX | May 13
Location: Human Resources Training Room, Oviatt Library 16, Garden Level
Facilitated By: Bergen Muzatko, Information Technology and Karen Primm, Information Technology
Description: DocuSign allows you to have end users quickly and securely access and electronically sign document.
Join us to learn how you can easily upload and send your documents for others to sign, send reminders, or check status. We'll share an overview of the process and how some departments on campus have already begun to use DocuSign to expedite processes and increase efficiency.
Registration Information:
Faculty & Staff – To register for this session:
Log into the myNorthridge Portal, in the Training/Professional Dev pagelet and Select “CSU Learn”, or visit: https://csu.sumtotal.host/Core/dash/home/Home_Northridge;
Select "Training Schedule” to view upcoming training on campus and select the date on the calendar for the course you which to attend;
Then select the course title; next select "Register;"
Click on the bullet next to the CSUN HR icon, and select “Submit” to enroll in this session.
If you require an accommodation to attend this program, please contact Human Resources at x5168 at least seven business days in advance of the program.
Withdraw from Session: If you need to cancel your registration, select the “Self” icon in CSU Learn. Select “Learning,” then “Registrations.” Select the box next to the session you need to cancel, and select “Cancel Registration.” In the next window, select “Confirm Cancellation.”
Return to CSUN's Professional & Personal Development Training Calendar at: http://www.csun.edu/development/training.
Fidelity - One on One Consultations | May 14
Location: Extended Learning Commons, EU 106
Facilitated by: George Nofel, Dedicated Retirement Planner
To schedule a one-on-one with George Nofel please call (800) 343-0860 or register online at https://nb.fidelity.com/public/nb/default/fort.
Appointments available between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
CSU's Got Talent | Working With Difficult People Without Losing Your Mind | May 14
Location: https://calstate.adobeconnect.com/CGT
Facilitated By: Amy Cooper Hakim, Ph.D., Author & Industrial-Organizational Psychology Practitioner and Workplace Expert
If viewing online on your own, the webcast is limited to the first 200 logins (multiple viewers can sit in the same room and use one link.) Please login as a “guest” and then type in your CAMPUS/Your Full Name (i.e CSUN/Steven Spielberg). Listen to the audio via your computer speakers. Also available: join from your mobile device by downloading the Adobe Connect app!
Get Moving - Develop a Physical Activity Plan with Kaiser Permanente | May 16
Location: Human Resources Training Room, Oviatt Library 16, Garden Level
Facilitated By: Jennifer Prince, Kaiser Permanente
Description: Increasing physical activity is one of the most important things a person can do to improve overall physical and mental well-being — as well as address some health conditions. Your employees will participate in fun activities while learning practical ways to move more for better health.
Registration Information:
Faculty & Staff – To register for this session:
Log into the myNorthridge Portal, in the Training/Professional Dev pagelet and Select “CSU Learn”, or visit: https://csu.sumtotal.host/Core/dash/home/Home_Northridge;
Select "Training Schedule” to view upcoming training on campus and select the date on the calendar for the course you which to attend;
Then select the course title; next select "Register;"
Click on the bullet next to the CSUN HR icon, and select “Submit” to enroll in this session.
If you require an accommodation to attend this program, please contact Human Resources at x5168 at least seven business days in advance of the program.
Withdraw from Session: If you need to cancel your registration, select the “Self” icon in CSU Learn. Select “Learning,” then “Registrations.” Select the box next to the session you need to cancel, and select “Cancel Registration.” In the next window, select “Confirm Cancellation.”
Return to CSUN's Professional & Personal Development Training Calendar at: http://www.csun.edu/development/training.
Working Moms Brown Bag Lunch | May 21
Location: HR Training Rm, Oviatt Library 16
Facilitated By: Rosemary Martin, MHR, Sr. Employee Enrichment Specialist
Description: The Working Moms Brown Bag lunch gives CSUN's working moms a chance to gather monthly to offer support, advice, and camaraderie.
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