HR News Professional & Personal Programming | March 2019

We will:

• Discuss job success factors and how to develop behavioral questions that get candidates to open up and and talk more freely with you;
• Analyze traditional interview questions to determine if they're actually helping or hurting your hiring process; and 
• Explore more effective methods for gathering critical information, beyond standard skill-assessment, to identify candidates who will best help your organization achieve your goals.

Faculty & Staff – To register for this session:

1. Log into the myNorthridge Portal, in the Training/Professional Dev pagelet and Select “CSU Learn”, or visit: https://csu.sumtotal.host/Core/dash/home/Home_Northridge;
2. Select "Training Schedule” to view upcoming training on campus and select the date on the calendar for the course you which to attend;
3. Then select the course title; next select "Register;"
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.

Description: A healthy work environment promotes mutual respect and positive co-worker relationships. This workshop includes:

• Recognizing characteristics of a respectful workplace
• Promoting respect in the workplace
• Responding appropriately to disrespectful behavior 

Faculty & Staff – To register for this session:

1. Log into the myNorthridge Portal, in the Training/Professional Dev pagelet and Select “CSU Learn”, or visit: https://csu.sumtotal.host/Core/dash/home/Home_Northridge;
2. Select "Training Schedule” to view upcoming training on campus and select the date on the calendar for the course you which to attend;
3. Then select the course title; next select "Register;"
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.

Description: In this training, attendees will learn about working with Enterprise accessibility evaluation tool and generating reports. 

Recommended Attendees: Web Developers, Information Technology Specialist,  Web Content Creators, Instructional Designers, Instructional Support, Business Analyst 

Learning Objectives: 

1. How to scan web pages for accessibility issues
2. How to generate and modify reports 
3. How to schedules and revise views
4. organizing and managing scans 

Facilitated By: Cecille Avila-Robson, Resource Manager, Division of Student Affairs; Callie Juarez, Manager of Academic Resources, College of Health & Human Development, Division of Academic Affairs; Edith Winterhalter, Director of Administrative Services, Administration & Finance Division

Description: Learn how three different areas on campus develop, allocate, and manage their budgets and other resources. This overview of how budgeting is handled within these three divisions and how they interact when necessary, will provide you with useful knowledge and tips, and provide you with a greater understanding of the overall University budgeting process. 

Faculty & Staff – To register for this session:

1. Log into the myNorthridge Portal, in the Training/Professional Dev pagelet and Select “CSU Learn”, or visit: https://csu.sumtotal.host/Core/dash/home/Home_Northridge;
2. Select "Training Schedule” to view upcoming training on campus and select the date on the calendar for the course you which to attend;
3. Then select the course title; next select "Register;"
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.

Description: This training builds on PDF Tools by focusing on tags within PDF documents and accessibility edits and improvements in Acrobat Pro DC.

Recommended Attendees: Staff, Faculty, IT Specialist, Web Developers, Web Content Creators, Graphic Designers, Instructional Support, Business Analysis, Financial Personnel, Marketing Specialist, and Admin Support

Learning Objectives:

1. Demonstrate custom tags of an accessible PDF
2. Apply more features to verify accessibility of PDF

Facilitated By: Van Nguyen, Universal Design Center

Description: In our environment, “accessibility” means that people with disabilities have access – to facilities, to information and to technology.

“Universal design” takes this concept one step further, to ensure that everyone can perceive, understand, engage, navigate and interact regardless of ability or preference.  Join us to learn about all of the resources available to you through the Universal Design Center so that together, we can make the educational experience, truly accessible.

Faculty & Staff – To register for this session:

1. Log into the myNorthridge Portal, in the Training/Professional Dev pagelet and Select “CSU Learn”, or visit: https://csu.sumtotal.host/Core/dash/home/Home_Northridge;
2. Select "Training Schedule” to view upcoming training on campus and select the date on the calendar for the course you which to attend;
3. Then select the course title; next select "Register;"
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.

Facilitated By: Leah C. Georges, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Graduate School, Creighton University

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!

Facilitated By: George Nofel, Dedicated Retirement Planner

Facilitated By: Rosemary Martin, Sr. Employee Enrichment Specialist

Description: The Working Moms Brown Bag lunch gives CSUN's working moms a chance to gather monthly to offer support, advice, and camaraderie.

Bring your lunch for this drop-in group and take a well-deserved hour for yourself! Feel free to share this message and invite others to the listserv. Directions are below on how to be added. If you no longer wish to receive these messages, directions are below for unsubscribing.

Description: In this introductory session you will learn about the accessibility and universal design strategies and principals necessary to create inclusive learning environments that support all students, faculty and staff alike. 

Recommended Attendees: Staff, Faculty, Executives, Financial Personnel, Marketing Specialist, Business Analyst, Admin Support, Graphic Designers, and Instructional Support.

Learning Objectives: 

1. Learn the difference between accessibility and universal design.
2. Understand the foundation principals for accessibility (4).
3. Recognize the benefits of building with accessibility in mind and incorporating universal design principals into learning material.

Facilitated By: George Nofel, Dedicated Retirement Planner

Description: This workshop will provide manageable strategies, tools, and tips that can help you get a handle on your spending and debt.  Join us for another great Fidelity workshop!

Faculty & Staff – To register for this session:

1. Log into the myNorthridge Portal, in the Training/Professional Dev pagelet and Select “CSU Learn”, or visit: https://csu.sumtotal.host/Core/dash/home/Home_Northridge;
2. Select "Training Schedule” to view upcoming training on campus and select the date on the calendar for the course you which to attend;
3. Then select the course title; next select "Register;"
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.

Facilitated By: Whitney Scott, Director, Faculty Development

Description: In this session we’ll discuss creating and fostering a healthy environment, and discuss case scenarios in a higher education environment. Whether you are addressing the concerns of one employee, or the dynamics of your team, managing conflict effectively requires thoughtful communication skills and an open and collegial environment that encourages employees to be accountable, act ethically and seek the root cause of the issue(s). Conflict is natural and if handled quickly and professionally, can result with growth and better working relations.

Registration and attendance to this session is limited to MPP administrators and Department Chairs.

Faculty & Staff – To register for this session:

1. Log into the myNorthridge Portal, in the Training/Professional Dev pagelet and Select “CSU Learn”, or visit: https://csu.sumtotal.host/Core/dash/home/Home_Northridge;
2. Select "Training Schedule” to view upcoming training on campus and select the date on the calendar for the course you which to attend;
3. Then select the course title; next select "Register;"
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.

Description: This training will cover the fundamentals of Adobe Acrobat scanned documents and Optical Character Recognition (OCR). Participants will learn to utilize the scan tool to conduct an OCR document and provide selectable text. PDF Tools is recommended before taking this session.

Recommended Attendees: Staff, Faculty, IT Specialist, Web Developers, Web Content Creators, Graphic Designers, Instructional Support, Business Analysis, Financial Personnel, Marketing Specialist, and Admin Support

Learning Objectives:

1. Adobe Text Recognition
2. Correcting Recognized Text

Description: CSUN Communication Studies Lecturer Bridget Sampson will share highlights from her popular book, Communication Secrets for Success. After 25 years of teaching at CSUN and her success as a consultant for clients such as Google, Bridget was moved to offer her most compelling lessons to the world.

Addressing a wide range of professional and personal communication contexts, Communication Secrets for Success provides something for everyone. It’s chock-full of tips and strategies that can be immediately applied to build confidence, improve relationships, and increase joy and abundance.   

There is absolutely no obligation to buy or read the book. Bridget is simply eager to share the lessons she’s most passionate about teaching with her CSUN family. Having earned her BA and MA at CSUN, this is where it all started for her and she is profoundly grateful to the many mentors and lifelong friends she has found here. Bridget will also talk briefly about the experience of writing and publishing a book for those who are interested in doing the same.

Faculty & Staff – To register for this session:

1. Log into the myNorthridge Portal, in the Training/Professional Dev pagelet and Select “CSU Learn”, or visit: https://csu.sumtotal.host/Core/dash/home/Home_Northridge;
2. Select "Training Schedule” to view upcoming training on campus and select the date on the calendar for the course you which to attend;
3. Then select the course title; next select "Register;"
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.

Description: The SRC offers several “Lunch Time Express” group exercise classes to all faculty and staff. These classes are free and do not require an SRC membership to participate. Come join SRC members on your lunch break every Monday through Wednesday from 10:30 am-2:30 pm  this Spring semester (1/22/2019-5/19/2019) to pursue your wellness goals. This program is offered as part of the CSUN HR Professional Development program. Check out the schedule of available classes marked with the CSUN sun icon here: http://www.csun.edu/src/classes/print.

How to Register for a Group Exercise Class Online:

STEP 1

Log in to your MINDBODY account with your chosen username and password on the SRC MINDBODY Online Portal.
Note: If you do not have a MINDBODY account, you will need to create an account on the SRC MINDBODY Online Portal and purchase a "SRC COMPLIMENTARY SERVICES" package for $0.00 before being able to sign-up for any classes. This package only needs to be purchased once through the lifetime of the account.

STEP 2

Choose a class from the schedule and click the “Sign Up Now” button. Online registration opens one day in advance and will close 10 minutes prior to the class start time. Only in-person registration will be accepted from that point at the Total Training Zone desk.

STEP 3

Pick up a GX class pass at the Total Training Zone desk as early as one hour before prior to your class start time to claim your registered spot.

Note: Failure to claim your pass 10 minutes prior to the class start time will result in you automatically forfeiting your registered spot and you will be required to wait in the stand-by line for potential remaining availability.

Facilitated By: Dr. Kim Henige, Department of Kinesiology & Shabnam Islam, M.S. - Department of Kinesiology

Description: Commit to Be Fit (CTBF) is a free fitness program for CSUN staff/faculty/students and community members. The program is led by CSUN Kinesiology students under the supervision of CSUN Kinesiology faculty.

The workouts consist of cutting edge and scientifically sound functional cardiovascular and resistance training aimed to get you in shape and help you FEEL YOUR BEST! CTBF is designed for all fitness levels and will expand your limits of strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, and cardiovascular health. Learn how to do activities in new ways—move more quickly, think faster, do what you never thought possible! Improved fitness improves your quality of life and makes your world bigger.

The program is offered four times per week during the fall and spring semesters and twice a week in the summer. In the fall and spring semesters, both semi-private* and group exercise options are available. In the summer, only the group option is offered.

Spring 2019 Schedule

• Orientation* (optional, but encouraged): Thu 1/31 from 5:30-6 p.m. in RE 200
• Pre-Screening & Fitness Testing (required**): Mon 2/4 or Tue 2/5(choose one) from 5:30-6:20 p.m. in RE 200
• Exercise Program: Mon through Thu from 5:30-6:20 p.m. in RE 200 beginning Wed 2/6 and continuing through Thu 5/2. 

*For those who would like semi-private training, all required paperwork must be received on or before the orientation date (1/31).

 How often should you attend? You may attend as few as one and as many as four times per week. As you would expect, better results occur with more frequent and consistent workouts.

REQUIRED PAPERWORK

Each semester, participants must complete paperwork prior to participation. Download, complete, and bring the following forms to your first session. If you forget, don’t worry … we will have copies on hand of all of the forms.

Description: Get your Zen on each Monday, as a different facilitator guides you to a clearer mind. Increase your peace, focus, and clarity with this completely free program of mindfulness and meditation. Faculty, staff, and students are all welcome!