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Professional & Personal Development
The Professional & Personal Development Program highlights the following discussions, training sessions, and development workshops available to you. Explore the items below for more information.
Thursday, September 6, 2018 – 5:30 PM – 6:20 PM
Location: Police Services, 2nd Floor Training Room
Facilitated By: Stacey Nowak
Description: This workshop is designed to enhance one’s personal safety through discussions on crime prevention practices and situational awareness using one’s cognitive and physical senses to help avoid or prevent a crime from occurring. Possessing new tools that help increase one’s safety from everyday risks will also provide a greater sense of self-empowerment.
For Details and Registration Information, visit: https://www.csun.edu/police/events/maintaining-proactive-approach-personal-safety-2
Thursday, September 6, 2018 – 12:30 PM – 1:25 PM
Location: Police Services, 2nd fl Training Room
Facilitated By: Lisa Curtis
Description: 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!
For Details and Registration Information, visit: https://www.csun.edu/police/events
Monday, September 10, 2018 – 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
Location: Santa Susana Hall 108
Facilitated By: Melanie Mamakos
Description: 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!
For Details, visit: https://www.csun.edu/wellbeing/events/mindfulness-monday-910
Monday, September 10, 2018 – 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Human Resources Training Room, Oviatt Library 16, Garden Level
Facilitated By: Nikki Valadez and Heather Kennedy, Office of Human Resources
Description: We all know Outlook is a good, easy to use e-mail and calendaring system. Join us to learn about features that can take your productivity to the next level. We'll help you discover and implement robust, powerful solutions that help you focus on the emails that matter most, reach large groups with ease, and automate common practices.
For Details and Registration Information, visit: https://www.csun.edu/development/training/events/mata-tech-monday-outlook
Wednesday, September 12, 2018 – 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Human Resources Training Room, Oviatt Library 16, Garden Level
Facilitated By: Omar Marquez, Consultant and TIAA 529 College Program Manager
Description: Come and learn about ScholarShare, California's 529 College Savings Plan. Your earnings grow tax-deferred, and distributions for qualified higher education expenses are tax-free.
For Details and Registration Information, visit: https://www.csun.edu/development/training/events/saving-money-college-through-529-program-scholar-share-20180912
Wednesday, September 12, 2018 – 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Human Resources Training Room, Oviatt Library 16, Garden Level
Facilitated By:
Diana Medina, Federal Work Study Coordinator & Financial Aid Counselor
Joe Medina, Manager, Academic Personnel and Payroll Operations
Lynn Marks, Manager, Compensation & Classification
Rosemary Martin, Sr. Employee Enrichment Specialist
Description: Come learn how to help your students succeed and further develop and enhance their skills and abilities for future job opportunities. The intent of this workshop is to ensure that staff have the tools needed to mentor and provide guidance to students.
For Details and Registration Information, visit: https://www.csun.edu/development/training/events/student-mentorship-workshop-20180912
Wednesday, September 12, 2018 – 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
Location: Santa Susana Hall - Walks start in Santa Susana Hall (Brick Building by the Bookstore) and is open to all mobility levels.
Facilitated By: TBD
Description: Join us for themed walks that encompass fun facts about CSUN from food choices at CSUN to the on campus efforts to stay sustainable. Students , staff, faculty and community members of all mobility levels welcome!
For Details, visit: https://www.csun.edu/wellbeing/events/walkability-wedenesday-912
Wednesday, September 12, 2018 – 5:30 PM – 6:20 PM
Location: Redwood Hall, Room 200
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!
For Details, visit: https://www.csun.edu/development/training/events/commit-be-fit-91218
Tuesday, September 18, 2018 – 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Human Resources Training Room, Oviatt Library 16, Garden Level
Facilitated By: Mika Williamson, Director, Recruitment Services & Compensation and Lynn Marks, Manager, Classification & Compensation
Description: We will discuss the factors that are, and are not used in determining the appropriate classification, the types of reviews conducted in the classification process, potential reclassification impact(s), and classification appeal process. This session is open to both staff and managers.
For Details and Registration Information, visit: https://www.csun.edu/development/training/events/hr-insights-understanding-how-csuns-classification-compensation-system
Tuesday, September 18, 2018 – 12:30 PM – 1:25 PM
Location: Human Resources Training Room, Oviatt Library 16, Garden Level
Facilitated By: Rosemary Martin, MHR, Sr. Employee Enrichment Specialist, Office of Human Resources
Description: The Working Moms Brown Bag lunch gives CSUN's working moms a chance to gather monthly to offer support, advice, and build 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. The Working Moms listserv was created to streamline communication, particularly regarding a monthly Working Moms Brown Bag lunch. Anyone is welcome to subscribe to the list.
To learn more and subscribe to the list, send an email to majordomo@csun.edu and in the BODY of the email (not the SUBJECT) write “ ”. To unsubscribe to the list, send an email to majordomo@csun.edu and in the BODY of the email (not the SUBJECT) write “ ”.
Tuesday, September 18, 2018 – 12:30 PM – 1:25 PM
Location: Police Services, 2nd fl Training Room
Facilitated By: Stacey Nowak
Description: First responders are essential to the success of emergency operations – whether they are saving lives, protecting property, or providing essential services. Families of first responders may have to survive without their responder’s input on important decisions in the immediate aftermath of an emergency. Having a plan and knowing your family is prepared to cope in an emergency or disaster enables first responders to focus on the critical missions that support their community.
To learn more: https://www.csun.edu/police/events
Wednesday, September 19, 2018 - 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Location: Human Resources Training Room, Oviatt Library 16, Garden Level
Facilitated By: Sharon Eichten, Associate Vice President, Budget Planning & Management
Description: With forty years of experience at the University in various financial roles, Sharon has developed a keen and comprehensive understanding of CSUN’s budget planning process and the ins and outs of planning on both an annual and long term basis. Join Sharon for a conversation about the roles the state, CSU system and campus play in this important process. You’ll leave with a better understanding of the University’s finances, how things at the state level affect us at the campus level, and how changes can affect your department.
To learn more: https://www.csun.edu/development/training/events/understanding-intricacies-university-budgeting-FA18
Thursday, September 20, 2018 – 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Northridge Center - University Student Union
Presented By: HR Benefits Administration
Description: Stop by the Annual Benefits & Wellness Fair on Wednesday, September 20, 2018 and speak with representatives from: Health Care Providers, Savings & Retirement Planning Partners, Voluntary Plans and many CSUN departments and campus partners.
For more information and a complete list of vendors and campus partners, visit: http://www.csun.edu/benefits/2018-benefits-and-wellness-fair
Thursday, September 20, 2018 – 12:30 PM – 1:25 PM
Location: Police Services, 2nd fl Training Room
Facilitated By: Stacey Nowak
Description: This workshop will give participants an opportunity to focus on assembling personal emergency kits (including family, cars, office, and travel kits). Participants will learn best practices, essential content, maintenance plans, and how to build a kit on any budget. Sample kits will be on display for participants to get ideas and start customizing a list for immediate kit building.
For Details and Registration Information, visit: https://www.csun.edu/police/events
Monday, September 24, 2018 – 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Location: HR Training Rm, Oviatt Library 16
Facilitated By: Christine Sekas, Account Manger
Description: Group Critical Illness Insurance helps pay the expected and unexpected expenses that arise from diagnosis of a covered critical illness such as cancer (internal or invasive), heart attack or stroke. This plan also includes health screening benefits.
For Details and Registration Information, visit: https://www.csun.edu/development/training/events/aflac-csun-benefits-awareness-week
Tuesday, September 25, 2018 – 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Location: Human Resources Training Room, Oviatt Library 16, Garden Level
Facilitated By: Life Matters
Description: Come join us for an overview of Life Matters (CSUN's Employee Assistance Program) and the services that can be accessed by employees and their family members, via internet, a 24 hour telephone hotline and or face to face meetings with consultants.
For Details and Registration Information, visit: https://www.csun.edu/development/training/events/eap-orientation-life-matters-csun-benefits-awareness-week
Wednesday, September 26, 2018 – 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Location: www.mylifematters.com/my/webinars
Facilitated By: Life Matters
Description: This webinar will include the following: Destigmatizing mental illness, recognizing if you or someone you know needs help, and developing a supportive attitude. Join us on Wednesday, September 26, 2018.
You have two options to participate: 9 AM Pacific and 12 PM Pacific
Wednesday, September 26, 2018 – 2:00 PM – 3:30 P
Location: Human Resources Training Room, Oviatt Library 16, Garden Level
Facilitated By: Life Matters, Employee Assistance Program
Description: Provides an overview of all Empathia EAP services and explains the process for making performance-based referrals. Describes the complementary roles of management and Employee Assistance in helping employees remediate problem performance. Management skills coaching and support also available.
For Details and Registration Information, visit: https://www.csun.edu/development/training/events/manager-exchange-eap-orientation-fo-managers
Wednesday, September 26, 2018 – 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Location: Human Resources Training Room, Oviatt Library 16, Garden Level
Facilitated By: Nina Ericksen, Field Marketing Manager
Description: Disaster Preparedness: Are you ready? California Casualty provides Auto & Home/Renters Insurance to CSU employees. Find out more about how to make you home and family safe with basic keys to disaster preparedness. Learn about fire prevention and the Firewise program. We’ll provide safety and resource plans to prepare you and your family for an emergency. You’ll receive home maintenance safety tips and an easy home inventory checklist.
For Details and Registration Information, visit: https://www.csun.edu/development/training/events/california-casualty-csun-benefits-awareness-week
Thursday, September 27, 2018 – 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Location: Human Resources Training Room, Oviatt Library 16, Garden Level
Facilitated By: Steve Woods, Assistant Director, University Cash Services
Description: So long as cash is King, there are procedures to adhere to when handling cash and cash equivalency. If you handle payment transactions, there are CSU/CSUN guidelines you must follow to protect the University. This course is a great follow-up to Navigating the Audit Trail workshop.
For Details and Registration Information, visit: https://www.csun.edu/development/training/events/cash-handling-training-FA18
Thursday, September 27, 2018 – 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Location: Human Resources Training Room, Oviatt Library 16, Garden Level
Facilitated By: Sara A. Heisler, MetLife Enrollment Specialist
Description: Reduce the cost of legal services with MetLaw. There are many times when you may need the services of an attorney for personal matters, including when you’re purchasing a home, drafting a will, or dealing with elder care or debt issues.Come learn about your available benefits by joining us at this informative workshop.
For Details and Registration Information, visit: https://www.csun.edu/development/training/events/metlegal-csun-benefits-awareness-week
Friday, September 28, 2018 – 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Extended University Commons, EU 106
Facilitated by: George Nofel, Dedicated Retirement Planner
To schedule a one-on-one Appointment between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM with George Nofel please call (800) 343-0860 or register online at https://nb.fidelity.com/public/nb/default/fort.
Friday, September 28, 2018 – 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Location: Human Resources Training Room, Oviatt Library 16, Garden Level
Facilitated By: Marni Crume, National Accounts Consultant
Description: The CSU provides Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), and Long Term Disability (LTD) to eligible employees. Some additional components of the plan contain travel assistance, portability of insurance, funeral arrangements, identify theft prevention and estate planning. Come learn about your available benefits by joining us at this informative workshop.
For Details and Registration Information, visit: https://www.csun.edu/development/training/events/standard-life-insurance-and-long-term-disability
Sunday, September 30, 2018 – 1:00 PM
Location: CSUN Soccer Field
Presented By: CSUN Athletics
Reminder: Check GoMatadors.com for schedule (date/time) updates!
Description: The Fall 2018 Faculty & Staff Series includes six home events on campus. For attending four of the six designated games, participants will receive a CSUN Under Armour Pull over or sweatshirt. CSUN Faculty and Staff members will receive complimentary admission to each game and are invited to bring up to three additional guests. All CSUN Faculty and Staff members are eligible to participate by checking in at each game using their CSUN ID. The Athletics Department will have a separate check-in area for participants at each venue in order to track attendance. Premium giveaway items may also be made available for each game, as applicable, at the Faculty & Staff Series check-in table while supplies last.
For Details and Registration Information, visit: https://www.csun.edu/development/training/events/matador-athletics-faculty-and-staff-appreciation-series-csun-womens-0
