HR News Professional & Personal Programming | April 2022
The Professional & Personal Development Program highlights the following discussions, training sessions, and development workshops available to you. Explore the items below for more information.
Be sure to check out the Training Resource links to the right to view additional training opportunities offered by Information Technology and the Universal Design Center
Have you explored the CSU Cross Campus Collaboration Classes? This is an opportunity to engage in workshops and programs hosted by other CSU Campuses. Not all of the offerings are listed below or on the CSUN calendar, so be sure to visit the CSU-CSUN CCC website.
Identifying, Preventing & Responding to Fraud | April 5
Tuesday, April 5, 2022 - 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Location:
Online via Zoom; Connection details provided upon registration
Facilitated By:
Howard Lutwak, Director of Internal Audit
Description:
Fraud occurs even in the college and university environment. In this course you will gain an understanding of the types of fraud that occur at colleges and universities. Many of our campuses have been victims of fraud from internal and external perpetrators. While the internet and computers have made some aspects of our work easier, they have also opened up new methods, such as phishing, for fraudsters to exploit. You will be presented with several case studies of actual frauds and will learn what led to the fraud and how it could have been prevented. Learning
Objectives: After completing this course, you will be able to:
1. Identify various types of fraud 2. Understand common fraud schemes in the university environment 3. Spot behavior patterns that might indicate pressure to commit fraud 4. Implement controls that can reduce the occurrence of fraud 5. Take appropriate action if fraud is suspected
This session is offered by CSUN as part of a Professional & Personal Development Cross Campus Collaboration program.
Colleagues attending this session may hail from the Chancellor’s Office, Channel Islands, Chico, East Bay, Fresno, Humboldt, Long Beach, Monterey Bay, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Francisco, San Luis Obispo, and Stanislaus.
Faculty & Staff – To register for this Workshop/Session:
1. When ready, select the CSU Learn button below.
2. Log into with your myNorthridge Portal credentials.
3. Select the “Register” button.
4. 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.”
Knowing how to assist your family, friends, students or colleagues may be difficult without the necessary tools. Join us for this training as we provide you with insightful suicide data and trends, useful resource information, tips for recognizing signs of suicidal thoughts in others and ways to help prevent suicide.Register for this training to receive the Zoom meeting information and online training materials information. Please email us if you have any questions regarding this training or contact our main office at (818)677-2366, option 1.
CalPERS Webinar | Your myCalPERS Account for Retirees, Beneficiaries and Survivors | April 13
Wednesday, April 13, 2022 - 11:00 a.m. to 11:20 a.m.
Location:
Online, Pre-Registration Required
Facilitated by:
CalPERS Staff
Description:
Discover the many features in your myCalPERS account. We'll show you where to find your retirement check and tax statements, how to make changes to your contact information or direct deposit, change your lump sum beneficiaries, and much more.
Registration:
CSU Cross Campus Collaboration: SMART Goals | April 14
Thursday, April 14, 2022 - 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Location:
Online via Zoom; Connection details provided upon registration
Facilitated By:
TBD
Description:
The SMART Goals approach utilizes behavior-based science and principles of human motivation to provide clarity, focus, and motivation to increase the probability of achieving a goal.
This “hands-on” workshop will allow participants to create meaningful and effective SMART goals in real time as we take a process-oriented, step-by-step approach to exploring the functionality of SMART goals and what makes them so effective.
Participants will utilize behavior mapping techniques and a SMART Goal Development Guide to prioritize, develop, and implement SMART goals in both personal and professional settings. Participants will be able to apply knowledge and skills developed in this workshop to personal goals, department, team and project goals, as well as to employee Individual Development Plans and performance evaluations.
Registration:
This session is offered by CSUN as part of a Professional & Personal Development Cross Campus Collaboration program.
Colleagues attending this session may hail from the Chancellor’s Office, Channel Islands, Chico, East Bay, Fresno, Humboldt, Long Beach, Monterey Bay, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Francisco, San Luis Obispo, and Stanislaus.
CSU's Got Talent | Thriving in the Future of Work: Hybrid Working and Team Management | April 20
Wednesday, April 20, 2022 - 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Location:
Online
Facilitated By:
Dr. Tracy Brower, Author, and Principal, Applied Research + Consulting, Steelcase
Description:
Detailed presentation description coming soon.
You can learn more about Dr. Tracy Brower, her books, blog, and past articles and books here.
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! To view, visit: https://calstate.adobeconnect.com/CGT
CSU Cross Campus Collaboration: How to Electrify Your Drive - The Switch to an Electric Car | April 21
Thursday, April 21, 2022 - 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location:
Online via Zoom; Connection details provided upon registration
Facilitated By:
TBD
Description:
Have you been thinking about driving electric, but still have questions? How will I charge? How far can I go? How expensive is it? Will I miss stopping at the gas station? (Spoiler Alert: Nope!)
Join us to learn more about:
What electric vehicle options are on the market
How to plan for your driving needs
How to use charging stations
And more!
Registration:
This session is offered by CSUN as part of a Professional & Personal Development Cross Campus Collaboration program.
Colleagues attending this session may hail from the Chancellor’s Office, Channel Islands, Chico, East Bay, Fresno, Humboldt, Long Beach, Monterey Bay, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Francisco, San Luis Obispo, and Stanislaus.
