HR News Professional & Personal Programming | May 2024

Join us for an upcoming virtual Ask Fidelity Session where your local Fidelity planner will share important updates related to your workplace savings plan and provide you with resources to stay on track to meet your financial goals.

Understanding the Basics of Social Security - Learn about key Social Security claiming ages and how your benefit is calculated, so you can better understand the choices.

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This session is offered by CSU Long Beach, participating with Northridge in a Professional & Personal Development Cross Campus Collaboration program.

Colleagues attending this session may hail from the Chancellor’s Office, Bakersfield, Channel Islands, Chico, East Bay, Fresno, Fullerton, Humboldt, Long Beach, Monterey Bay,  Pomona, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Francisco, San Luis Obispo, San Marcos, Sonoma, and Stanislaus. 

Description:

Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned Excel user, these tips and tricks can help to save time and make the most of your Excel experience. From shortcuts and formula basics to Pivot Tables, there is something for everyone in this session.

Facilitated by:

Kerri L. Sorenson

CSUN Faculty & Staff – To register for this Workshop/Session:

1. When ready, select the CSU Learn button below.
2. Log into CSU Learn with your CSUN 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.

CSU Learn

If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact L&D@ calstate.edu in advance (minimum of 72 hours is requested) and we will connect you with the workshop facilitator..

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.

To view a complete accessible listing of Spring 2024 programming, select the image below. 

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. 

Join us for an upcoming virtual Ask Fidelity Session where your local Fidelity planner will share important updates related to your workplace savings plan and provide you with resources to stay on track to meet your financial goals.

Navigating Market Volatility - Learn about the importance of having a plan and staying the course, investing best practices and common pitfalls to avoid during volatile markets. The goal is for you to establish a plan if you don’t have one, feel comfortable with your plan and know where to get help.

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This session is offered by CSU Long Beach, participating with Northridge in a Professional & Personal Development Cross Campus Collaboration program.

Colleagues attending this session may hail from the Chancellor’s Office, Bakersfield, Channel Islands, Chico, East Bay, Fresno, Fullerton, Humboldt, Long Beach, Monterey Bay,  Pomona, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Francisco, San Luis Obispo, San Marcos, Sonoma, and Stanislaus. 

Description:

Increase productivity and efficiency with Microsoft OneNote. OneNote is a digital note-taking app that provides a single place for all your meeting notes, plans, and other information. This session is an introduction level course. MS OneNote is part of the Office 365 suite.

Facilitated by:

Kerri L. Sorenson

CSUN Faculty & Staff – To register for this Workshop/Session:

1. When ready, select the CSU Learn button below.
2. Log into CSU Learn with your CSUN 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.

CSU Learn

If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact L&D@ calstate.edu in advance (minimum of 72 hours is requested) and we will connect you with the workshop facilitator..

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.

To view a complete accessible listing of Spring 2024 programming, select the image below. 

The CSUN community is urged to join this crucial suicide prevention training. This session equips you with essential tools to support loved ones and others facing suicidal thoughts.

What you'll gain:

• Insights: Understand data and trends surrounding suicide.
• Resources: Discover valuable information on support services available.
• Recognition: Learn to identify signs of suicidal thoughts in others.
• Prevention: Gain practical skills to assist and prevent suicide.

Don't wait to register! This training provides the knowledge and tools to make a difference in someone's life.

Registration:

• To receive Zoom meeting information and online materials, register now.
• Questions? Email UCS or call (818)677-2366, option 1 (CSUN main office)

Remember, you are not alone. Together we can prevent suicide.

This session is offered by Cal Poly Pomona, participating with Northridge in a Professional & Personal Development Cross Campus Collaboration program.

Colleagues attending this session may hail from the Chancellor’s Office, Bakersfield, Channel Islands, Chico, East Bay, Fresno, Fullerton, Humboldt, Long Beach, Monterey Bay,  Pomona, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Francisco, San Luis Obispo, San Marcos, Sonoma, and Stanislaus. 

Description:

The Self Coaching 101 session will explore the mental processes and paradigms that lead to personal and professional excellence. The workshop is based on the idea that a strong mindset if critical to optimal performance and will provide practical tools to allow participants to unlock their fullest potential at home and work. In addition, the session will explore the balance of achievement and fulfillment as keys to long-term success, allowing for increased emotional health and resilience, particularly in these challenging times.

Upon completion of this module, participants will be able to:

• Understand the Self-Coaching model, with particular emphasis on CTFAR self-coaching structure
• Develop effective strategies for the monitoring and correction of disempowering paradigms and thought processes, increasing personal satisfaction and performance.

Facilitated by:

Jesus Francisco Avalos

CSUN Faculty & Staff – To register for this Workshop/Session:

1. When ready, select the CSU Learn button below.
2. Log into CSU Learn with your CSUN 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.

CSU Learn

If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact L&D@ calstate.edu in advance (minimum of 72 hours is requested) and we will connect you with the workshop facilitator..

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.

To view a complete accessible listing of Spring 2024 programming, select the image below. 

Facilitated By:

Elatia Abate, Futurist and Business Strategist, Founder of The Future of Now

Description:

Elatia Abate will present on Society Strategy Self: Your Impact on the Future of Work.  Detailed information coming soon.

Register Here to Join

You can view/download a pdf version of the following flyer here. 

This session is offered by CSU Stanislaus, participating with Northridge in a Professional & Personal Development Cross Campus Collaboration program.

Colleagues attending this session may hail from the Chancellor’s Office, Bakersfield, Channel Islands, Chico, East Bay, Fresno, Fullerton, Humboldt, Long Beach, Monterey Bay,  Pomona, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Francisco, San Luis Obispo, San Marcos, Sonoma, and Stanislaus. 

Description:

The transition from student to professional can be difficult if you don’t already have a support network. Join us to learn about potential barriers and strategies to address concerns as you transition from college to career. This session might be most beneficial for those recently switching from a student to staff opportunity in higher education or other industries.

Facilitated by:

Evelyn C Ramos

CSUN Faculty & Staff – To register for this Workshop/Session:

1. When ready, select the CSU Learn button below.
2. Log into CSU Learn with your CSUN 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.

CSU Learn

If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact L&D@ calstate.edu in advance (minimum of 72 hours is requested) and we will connect you with the workshop facilitator..

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.

To view a complete accessible listing of Spring 2024 programming, select the image below. 

Join us for an upcoming virtual Ask Fidelity Session where your local Fidelity planner will share important updates related to your workplace savings plan and provide you with resources to stay on track to meet your financial goals.

Understanding Your Retirement Plan - Learn how it works, from contributions to investment options, so you can make the most of this important benefit.

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Emotions affect how you see yourself, the world and how you deal with stress.  Emotions can also affect you physically.  In today's webinar, you will learn strategies to help you tune into your emotions and identify self-care practices for managing your mood and stress in a positive way.  You will be invited to create a realistic action plan, using your personal strengths to improve your emotional well-being.

Presented by Kaiser Permanente in partnership with CSUN Benefits Administration. You do not need to be a Kaiser Permanente member to participate in this program.

Join Us, Register Here:

You can view a pdf of the image below here.

Description:

In this Building Your Financial Foundation workshop, you’ll learn about the power of saving and the different types of accounts, including your workplace savings plan, you can take advantage of to save for your future.

Facilitator:

Fidelity Financial Services Representative

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Can’t make it to an event?

• Call 877-CSU-3699 (877-278-3699) or visit www.fidelity.com/schedule to schedule a one-on-one consultation with a registered Fidelity representative.
• Visit the Fidelity Webcast Hub for practical conversations to help you live well financially, today and tomorrow.

This session is offered by Humboldt State University, participating with Northridge in a Professional & Personal Development Cross Campus Collaboration program.

Colleagues attending this session may hail from the Chancellor’s Office, Bakersfield, Channel Islands, Chico, East Bay, Fresno, Fullerton, Humboldt, Long Beach, Monterey Bay,  Pomona, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Francisco, San Luis Obispo, San Marcos, Sonoma, and Stanislaus. 

Description:

You are a subject matter expert, SME, and need to create a course. How would you start? Do you need a script? Do you need help from an instructional designer? How do you share information with that person? All of this will be answered in this presentation.

Facilitated by:

Alfredo S. Corral

CSUN Faculty & Staff – To register for this Workshop/Session:

1. When ready, select the CSU Learn button below.
2. Log into CSU Learn with your CSUN 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.

CSU Learn

If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact L&D@ calstate.edu in advance (minimum of 72 hours is requested) and we will connect you with the workshop facilitator..

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.

To view a complete accessible listing of Spring 2024 programming, select the image below. 

Facilitated by:

Nicole Stepanian- NBC-HWC, CIHC

Carlos Parra

Join us:

Participation is open to all CSUN employees; however, only CalPERS members (regardless of health plan enrollment) can earn rewards by attending webinars.

Register

Blue Shield of California is excited to announce the return of wellness webinars for 2024 with a brand-new lineup of topics, including a few interactive cooking demonstrations.

They have also brought back their popular incentive programs! Last year, attendees received rewards such as gift cards, jump ropes, and charcuterie sets. 

We look forward to seeing you at an upcoming wellness webinar! Webinars are available live or on-demand afterward.

You can view the line-up and find more information here.