HR News Professional & Personal Programming | October 2016

Whether you are the traveler or the individual tasked with making travel arrangements or following up to ensure receipts and claims are finalized, this session will help faculty and staff alike make every CSUN related travel experience a more positive one.

We’ll highlight the basics of the CSU Travel Policy, and cover the fundamentals of air and auto travel, meals, hotel and lodging, conference, workshop or invitation fees, and advances and refunds - as well show you where to always find this information.  Did you know the eTravel feature in the CSUN mobile app lets users add expenses or scan receipts while on the go? Don’t be grounded, book a seat and get this year’s travel off to a smooth start.

Details and Registration Information at: http://www.csun.edu/development/training/events/making-csun%E2%80%99s-etravel-solution-your-roadmap-seamless-travel-20161005

Tired of dieting and worrying about your weight? You are not alone. It is estimated that 45 M Americans diet each year without much success.

Join Ellen Bauersfeld where participants will learn how to make realistic lifestyle changes that will promote long lasting weight loss without fad dieting.

Details and Registration Information at: http://www.csun.edu/development/training/events/overcoming-obesity-what-really-works-10062016

Enhancing the reputation and visibility of CSUN is a key institutional priority. Opportunities for students, employees and funding are enhanced by the positive visibility and reputation of the university. 

Join Jeff Noblitt and Kevin Lizarraga for a look at the launch of CSUN Rise and how departments throughout campus have effectively incorporated the message to positively impact the visibility and reputation of CSUN. Join us to learn about the tools and resources available to you to fully utilize the identity system and positioning platform as you help advance the message.

Details and Registration Information at: http://www.csun.edu/development/training/events/csun-rise-maximizing-identity-system-and-positioning-platform-fall-2016

How many times have you told yourself that you need to make health related changes but you don’t know where to start?

Join Sandra Salute, Assistant Director of Fitness and Wellness at our Student Recreation Center, for a discussion of ways to make healthier lifestyle and behavioral choices using various tools to incorporate fitness and wellness related activities into your life.

Details and Registration Information at: http://www.csun.edu/development/training/events/incorporating-healthier-behaviors-your-lifestyle-10-17-2016

Interested in learning more about LGBTQ Students and assisting in their academic success?

Join Sarina Loeb, Coordinator of the PRIDE Center and LGBTQ Initiatives for a discussion of simple tools faculty and staff can incorporate to make the classroom or department more inclusive for LGBTQ students.

Details and Registration Information at: http://www.csun.edu/development/training/events/lgbtq-z

Of all the in-demand, 21st century skills that are “must have,” an inclusive innovator’s [I2] DNA is arguably the most critical.  From how to enhance your individual creativity to putting together the “right mix,” of talent, and getting the “mix to work,” in your teams, this action-packed workshop will enhance your I2  superpowers.  Through practical, evidence-based, tips & tools you’ll learn how to convert differences into creative fuel, and inclusion into an innovation engine that produces novel solutions to your toughest problems. 

Join Raji Rhys, Chief Diversity Officer and Susan Hua, Director of the Office of Eqquity & Diversity.  You’ll leave the workshop empowered to:

• Connect-the-dots between divergent ideas in new ways that result in value-creating ideas
• Put together diverse, high-performing teams
• Engender and manage constructive conflict as a source for creativity

Details and Registration Information at: http://www.csun.edu/development/training/events/benefiting-our-differences

Join Carmen Chandler and Jorge Martin for a conversation on the richness and diversity of CSUN’s reputation. Learn which programs built our reputation and which ones are carrying us forward. Hear stories of the special relationships that alum and businesses have formed over the years. We’ll also share some of the odd facts and traditions that help connect the university to the valley and beyond.

Through this session, you will:

• Gain an understanding of our success stories and learn how to share them
• Learn what stories peak other people’s interests
• Know how to work with our Communications team to share your area’s successes.

Registration Information at: http://www.csun.edu/development/training/events/knowing-and-sharing-our-success-stories-way-csun-shines

Join Aurora Gregory, co-author of the best-selling Get Picked: Tips, Tricks and Tools for Creating an Irresistible Speaker Proposal for an afternoon of inspiration and expert advice on how to use public speaking to grow your career, build your business or move your message so you can reach your goals.  This session was planned with both faculty and staff in mind - whether you're a conference-going veteran or a newbie - you'll walk away with sound advice.

You will learn:

• How to find speaking opportunities that will be an effective platform to showcase your expertise.
• How to craft an effective speaker proposal/abstract that will raise your chances of getting picked to speak at the conference of your choice.
• How to craft an effective presentation that draws your audience in, highlights your expertise and showcases your skills and talents without boring the audience.