HR News Professional & Personal Programming | May 2022
The Professional & Personal Development Program highlights the following discussions, training sessions, and development workshops available to you. Explore the items below for more information.
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
Have you explored the CSU Cross Campus Collaboration Classes? This is an opportunity to engage in workshops and programs hosted by other CSU Campuses. Not all of the offerings are listed below or on the CSUN calendar, so be sure to visit the CSU-CSUN CCC website.
CSU CCC Class: Mindfulness Wellness Circle | May 4
Wednesday, May 4, 2022 - 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location:
Online via Zoom; Connection details provided upon registration
This session is offered by another CSU Campus participating with Northridge in a Professional & Personal Development Cross Campus Collaboration program.
Colleagues attending this session may hail from the Chancellor’s Office, Channel Islands, Chico, East Bay, Fresno, Humboldt, Long Beach, Monterey Bay, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Francisco, San Luis Obispo and Stanislaus.
Description:
Wellness Circle discussions will be facilitated by Dr. Urvashi Mulasi, Nutrition faculty and Director of the Dietetics program, who has studied and practiced mindfulness for many years, including with author Jon Kabat-Zinn. There will be three Wellness Circle gatherings in spring spaced one month apart, giving Wellness Circle participants time to practice the techniques learned. Topics will include: the seven foundations of mindfulness (non-judging, patience, beginner’s mind, trust, non-striving, acceptance, letting go); sitting meditation; body scan meditation practice; eating meditation practice; mindful yoga; and incorporating mindfulness on the go.
Facilitated by:
Dr. Urvashi Mulasi, Nutrition faculty and Director of the Dietetics program
Faculty & Staff – To register for this Workshop/Session:
When ready, select the CSU Learn button below.
Log into with your myNorthridge Portal credentials.
Select the “Register” button.
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.
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.”
HWB offers various programs throughout the week to help the CSUN community enhance their holistic wellbeing. All programs are free of cost and open to CSUN students, faculty, staff, and the community. We regularly host Mindfulness Mondays and Wellbeing Wednesdays, which range from meditations, nutrition workshops, yoga sessions, or other wellness-related topics.
Join us weekly Mondays and Wednesdays at 12:00PM PST on Zoom! Please request ADA accommodations for interpretation or closed-captioning 24-hours in advance.
Zoom Link Meeting ID: 881 2016 3461 Passcode: wellbeing
CSU CCC Class: Retaining Continuity when Employees Leave | May 5
Thursday, May 5, 2022 - 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Location:
Online via Zoom; Connection details provided upon registration
This session is offered by another CSU Campus participating with Northridge in a Professional & Personal Development Cross Campus Collaboration program.
Colleagues attending this session may hail from the Chancellor’s Office, Channel Islands, Chico, East Bay, Fresno, Humboldt, Long Beach, Monterey Bay, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Francisco, San Luis Obispo, and Stanislaus.
Description:
Learn the basics of retaining institutional knowledge, transfering key partnerships, appropriately acknowledging exiting employees and more.
Facilitated by:
To Be Announced
Faculty & Staff – To register for this Workshop/Session:
When ready, select the CSU Learn button below.
Log into with your myNorthridge Portal credentials.
Select the “Register” button.
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.
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.”
Online via Zoom; Connection details provided upon registration
This session is offered by another CSU Campus participating with Northridge in a Professional & Personal Development Cross Campus Collaboration program.
Colleagues attending this session may hail from the Chancellor’s Office, Channel Islands, Chico, East Bay, Fresno, Humboldt, Long Beach, Monterey Bay, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Francisco, San Luis Obispo, and Stanislaus.
Description:
TBD
Facilitated by:
Marla J Clark, Kassidy Liles Kleiner
Faculty & Staff – To register for this Workshop/Session:
When ready, select the CSU Learn button below.
Log into with your myNorthridge Portal credentials.
Select the “Register” button.
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.
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.”
HWB offers various programs throughout the week to help the CSUN community enhance their holistic wellbeing. All programs are free of cost and open to CSUN students, faculty, staff, and the community. We regularly host Mindfulness Mondays and Wellbeing Wednesdays, which range from meditations, nutrition workshops, yoga sessions, or other wellness-related topics.
Join us weekly Mondays and Wednesdays at 12:00PM PST on Zoom! Please request ADA accommodations for interpretation or closed-captioning 24-hours in advance.
Zoom Link Meeting ID: 881 2016 3461 Passcode: wellbeing
CSU CCC Class: Personal Branding - Building your Professional Presence | May 10
Tuesday, May 10, 2022 - 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location:
Online via Zoom; Connection details provided upon registration
This session is offered by another CSU Campus participating with Northridge in a Professional & Personal Development Cross Campus Collaboration program.
Colleagues attending this session may hail from the Chancellor’s Office, Channel Islands, Chico, East Bay, Fresno, Humboldt, Long Beach, Monterey Bay, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Francisco, San Luis Obispo, and Stanislaus.
Description:
What does your personal branding say about you? Join us as we discuss the importance of personal branding in attaining your professional presence and aspired goals.
Facilitated by:
To Be Announced
Faculty & Staff – To register for this Workshop/Session:
When ready, select the CSU Learn button below.
Log into with your myNorthridge Portal credentials.
Select the “Register” button.
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.
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.”
CalPERS Webinar: Your Online Service Retirement Application | May 11
Wednesday, May 11, 2022 - 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Facilitated by:
CalPERS Staff
Description:
Skip the stamp or office visit by applying for your service retirement online. Follow along while we show you how to submit your application in your myCalPERS account.
Registration:
CSU CCC Class: Decisions, Decisions! Creative Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Techniques | May 12
Thursday, May 12, 2022 - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location:
Online via Zoom; Connection details provided upon registration
This session is offered by another CSU Campus participating with Northridge in a Professional & Personal Development Cross Campus Collaboration program.
Colleagues attending this session may hail from the Chancellor’s Office, Channel Islands, Chico, East Bay, Fresno, Humboldt, Long Beach, Monterey Bay, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Francisco, San Luis Obispo, and Stanislaus.
Description:
In this workshop you will learn and apply creative thinking techniques to problems, learn and practice a method of Problem Solving which can be applied to nearly any situation, and learn four styles of effective Decision Making and match them to appropriate situations.
Facilitated by:
To Be Announced
Faculty & Staff – To register for this Workshop/Session:
When ready, select the CSU Learn button below.
Log into with your myNorthridge Portal credentials.
Select the “Register” button.
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.
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.”
CSU CCC Class: Positive Psychology-The Happiness Advantage | May 12
Thursday, May 12, 2022 - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location:
Online via Zoom; Connection details provided upon registration
This session is offered by another CSU Campus participating with Northridge in a Professional & Personal Development Cross Campus Collaboration program.
Colleagues attending this session may hail from the Chancellor’s Office, Channel Islands, Chico, East Bay, Fresno, Humboldt, Long Beach, Monterey Bay, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Francisco, San Luis Obispo, and Stanislaus.
Description:
Research has shown that happiness and positivity lead to success. During this workshop we will answer the question of “what fuels success?” If we work hard, become successful then we will be happy; however, the formula is backwards. If we choose happiness, the brain works better, and we become successful.
Join this engaging and interactive learning experience on how positive psychology can lead to personal and professional success. We will explore the happiness advantage principles that can help shift our mindset through positive psychology.
Facilitated by:
To Be Announced
Faculty & Staff – To register for this Workshop/Session:
When ready, select the CSU Learn button below.
Log into with your myNorthridge Portal credentials.
Select the “Register” button.
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.
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.”
CSU CCC Class: The Value of Making Values Valuable for You and Your Team | May 12
Thursday, May 12, 2022 - 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location:
Online via Zoom; Connection details provided upon registration
This session is offered by another CSU Campus participating with Northridge in a Professional & Personal Development Cross Campus Collaboration program.
Colleagues attending this session may hail from the Chancellor’s Office, Channel Islands, Chico, East Bay, Fresno, Humboldt, Long Beach, Monterey Bay, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Francisco, San Luis Obispo, and Stanislaus.
Description:
Values are basic fundamental beliefs that guide our attitudes and actions. Understanding and communicating our values effectively are the foundation of successful relationships and organizations. In this workshop, participants will develop a set of core personal values as well as an action plan to utilize those values to communicate effectively, resolve conflict, and build teams.
Facilitated by:
To Be Announced
Faculty & Staff – To register for this Workshop/Session:
When ready, select the CSU Learn button below.
Log into with your myNorthridge Portal credentials.
Select the “Register” button.
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.
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.”
University Counseling Services presents Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR): Suicide Prevention Training for Faculty and Staff with Dr. Anne Eipe. [background: two hands stretched out towards one another as a sign of support and offering of help.]
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.
CSU's Got Talent | Eliminating Microaggressions: The Next Level of Inclusion | May 24
Tuesday, May 24, 2022 - 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Facilitated By:
Tiffany Alvoid, Attorney, Community Organizer, and Speaker
Description:
Detailed description of presentation coming soon.
You can learn more about Ms. Alvoid or watch her most recent Ted Talk here.
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! To view, visit: https://calstate.adobeconnect.com/CGT
You can view/download a pdf version of the following flyer here.
CSU CCC Class: Exposing Hidden Bias | May 27
Friday, May 27, 2022 - 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Location:
Online via Zoom; Connection details provided upon registration
This session is offered by another CSU Campus participating with Northridge in a Professional & Personal Development Cross Campus Collaboration program.
Colleagues attending this session may hail from the Chancellor’s Office, Channel Islands, Chico, East Bay, Fresno, Humboldt, Long Beach, Monterey Bay, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Francisco, San Luis Obispo, and Stanislaus.
Description:
Join us for an important discussion that brings attention to the unconscious biases we all possess and provides some strategies for overcoming its impact in our work and relationships. Come learn about diversity & inclusion, how to recognize areas where unconscious bias may surface, identify strategies for avoiding bias, and learn of resources available for additional learning and involvement.
Facilitated by:
To Be Announced
Faculty & Staff – To register for this Workshop/Session:
When ready, select the CSU Learn button below.
Log into with your myNorthridge Portal credentials.
Select the “Register” button.
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.
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.”
