HR News Professional & Personal Programming | August 2024
The Professional & Personal Development Program highlights the following discussions, training sessions, and development workshops available to you. Explore the items below for more information.
Cross Campus Collaboration Classes for Fall 2024, which begin in September, will be available for registration in late August. Please check back.
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.
Explore CSU Professional Development Bundles in CSU Learn
The Chancellor's Office of Systemwide Learning & Development has bundled some of the most effective instructional videos, and books on similar topics to help make polishing your skills or learning new ones, even easier.
Log into CSU Learn, select Library, then CSU's Professional Development, under Topics. From Communication Best Practices, to DEI, to Listening, to Problem Solving and Decision Making, the search work has been done for you.
Cal State Tech Connect: AI In July Closing Session | July 31
GenAI and the Future(s) for Higher Educations & Closing Remarks July 31, 2024, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
In this panel, we will hear from three leaders in higher education who are shaping the vision and direction of generative AI (GenAI) at their institutions. They will share their insights on how GenAI can transform teaching, learning, research, and administration, as well as the opportunities and challenges they face in implementing and scaling GenAI initiatives.
The event will be moderated by Kate Miffitt, CSU Chancellor's Office Senior Director of Innovation, Digital Experience and Access and the panelists include:
Brian Basgen, CIO of Emerson College
Dr. Lorna Gonzalez, Assistant Vice President for Digital Learning, CSU Channel Islands
Dr. Sasha Sidorkin, Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, Sacramento State
CSU Ask Fidelity: Finding an Investment Style to Fit Your Needs | August 7
Wednesday, August 7, 2024 - 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location: On-line, Preregistration required
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.
Finding an Investment Style to Fit Your Needs - Managing for retirement isn’t easy, but Fidelity is here to help. Learn about different ways Fidelity can help you manage your retirement savings.
Healthy Living with Blue Shield: Boost Your Immunity | August 8
Thursday, August 8, 2024 - 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location:Online, Preregistration Required
Description:
Stay healthy during cold and flu season with our expert tips. Learn how to naturally enhance your immunity through nutrition, habits, and hygiene practices.
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.
CalPERS Webinar: Medicare and Your CalPERS Health Benefits | August 14
Wednesday, August 14 - 11:00 a.m. to 11:20 a.m.
Location: Online, Pre-Registration Required
Description:
Have you ever wondered how Medicare impacts your CalPERS health benefits? Join us in this informative video where we'll cover the different parts of Medicare along with how and when to coordinate with your CalPERS health benefits.
Facilitated By:
Presented by CalPERS Staff
Join us:
CSU Ask Fidelity: Understanding Roth Contributions in Your Workplace Savings Plan | August 14
Wednesday, August 14, 2024 - 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location:
On-line, Preregistration required
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 Roth Contributions in Your Workplace Savings Plan - In this workshop, you’ll learn about the Roth contribution option, which may be available in your workplace savings plan
2024 Thrive Thursday: Moving from Burnout to Brilliance | August 15
Thursday, August 15, 2024 - 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location:
Online, Pre-Registration Required
Finding a healthy pace at work and at home is more important than ever to avoid burnout. Discover how workplace culture, connection, practicing compassion and taking small steps to practice self care can reduce burnout and help increase motivation, feel purposeful, passion-driven and engaged.
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.
Healthy Living with Blue Shield: Integrative Health Trends | August 22
Thursday, August 22, 2024 - 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location:Online, Preregistration Required
Description:
Join our integrative health webinar to learn practical tips for disease prevention and achieve balance in physical, mental, and emotional well-being through traditional and alternative practices.
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.
Fidelity Financial Webinar: Fundamentals of Retirement Planning | August 27
Tuesday, June 25, 2024 - 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location:
Online: Connection information provided upon registration
Description:
This workshop will help you understand different Social Security claiming strategies and take the next step to create your retirement income plan.
Facilitator:
Fidelity Financial Services Representative
Canvas Setup Clinic for New Faculty | August 22
Thursday, August 22, 2024 - 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Location:
Online
Get hands-on assistance with CSUN’s Instructional Technologists to do a check up on your Canvas courses. Refine your course and make sure you’re ready to start the semester with success! Activities in this clinic may include:
Add a video welcome message to your course
Ensuring your students will be able to access your Canvas course
Checking assignment and quiz due dates
Uploading a current class syllabus
Checking your course for Broken Links
Add Zoom to your Canvas course
Canvas Setup Clinic for All Faculty | August 22
Thursday, August 22, 2024 - 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location:
Online
Get hands-on assistance with CSUN’s Instructional Technologists to do a check up on your Canvas courses. Refine your course and make sure you’re ready to start the semester with success! Activities in this clinic may include:
Add a video welcome message to your course
Ensuring your students will be able to access your Canvas course
Checking assignment and quiz due dates
Uploading a current class syllabus
Checking your course for Broken Links
Add Zoom to your Canvas course
Canvas Basics | August 22
Thursday, August 22, 2024 - 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Get hands-on assistance with CSUN’s Instructional Technologists to do a check up on your Canvas courses. Refine your course and make sure you’re ready to start the semester with success! Activities in this clinic may include:
Add a video welcome message to your course
Ensuring your students will be able to access your Canvas course
