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 2020
CSU Launches New Learning Bundles Available In CSU Learn
The CSU Learning & Development team and the Professional Development Community of Practice are continuing their efforts to curate content as requested by campus partners and are happy to announce new learning bundles. These are now available to everyone through CSU Learn (SumTotal).
Open an accessible version of the following learning bundles flyer with direct links here, or explore all of CSU Learn here.
Visual Guided Meditation | May 4th
Monday, May 4, 2020 - 12:00 p.m. to 12:40 p.m.
Location:
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!
Mata-Tech Monday | Creating Accessible Flyers & Infographics | Postponed
Check the schedule for Fall programming
Location:
Facilitated By:
Van Thi Nguyen, Instructional Media Access Consultant, Universal Design Center
Description:
Attendees will learn why accessibility needs to be considered when developing infographics/flyer and steps to be taken to ensure they are accessible. The first session is an introduction of the best practices for creating accessible infographic/flyer content using Acrobat Pro DC. PDF Tools is recommended before taking this session. The second session is an introduction to the best practices for creating and/or posting accessible infographic/flyer content through Web-One.
Recommended Attendees: Staff, Faculty, Executives, Financial Personnel, Marketing Specialist, Business Analyst, Admin Support, Graphic Designers, and Instructional Support.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of creating accessible infographic/flyer content.
- Comprehend the best practices to implement when designing infographic/flyer.
Faculty & Staff – To register for this Workshop/Session:
- When ready, select the CSU Learn button below.
- Log into with your myNorthridge Portal credentials.
- Select the “Register” button.
- 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.
CalPERS Webinar | Early Career Basics | May 13th
Wednesday, May 13, 2020 - 10:30 a.m. to 11:20 a.m.
Location:Facilitated by:
CalPERS
Description:
The earlier you develop an understanding of your benefits, the more prepared you will be to make sound decisions. Attend our CalPERS Members – Early Career Basics webinar where you will learn about your benefits, the different sources of retirement income, and the tools and resources available to you as you move through your career.
Fidelity - One on One Consultations | May 15th
Friday, May 15, 2020 - 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location:
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.
Fundamentals of Mental Health | LifeMatters Webinar | May 20
Wednesday, May 20, 2020, 9:00 a.m. or 12:00 p.m.
Location: www.mylifematters.com/my/webinars
Facilitated By:
Life Matters
Description:
This webinar will include the following: Mindless eating habits are not easy to change. Learn the benefits of paying attention to the experience of eating and drinking.
You have two options to participate: 9 a.m. Pacific and 12 p.m. Pacific.
To access the webinars:
- Go to www.mylifematters.com/my/webinars and follow the directions on that page. Please sign in with your company password - MATADORS
- 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.
CSU's Got Talent | Leveraging Positivity: Bolstering Capacity When Difficult Conversations, Tense Moments, and Unwelcome Change Loom | May 28th
Thursday, May 28, 2020 - 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Location:
Facilitated By:
Dr. Maria Sirois, Psy.D., Positive Psychologist, International Consultant, and Author
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
Fidelity - One on One Consultations May 28th
Thursday, May 28, 2020 - 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location:
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.