HR News Professional & Personal Programming | June 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.
New Online Training Content Available In CSU Learn
From Excel to Getting started in Teams to Workplace Well-being, the following new content is available free on CSU Learn! Simply copy and paste the Course ID or Title in the CSU Learn search bar.
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Global Safety Principles: Mental Health Awareness and Stress in the Workplace
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CompTIA A+ (220-1102): Communication Techniques, Licensing, & Policy Concepts
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CSU's Got Talent | Eliminating Microaggressions: The Next Level of Inclusion | May 24
Tuesday, May 24, 2022 - 10:00am to 11:00am
Location:
https://calstate.zoom.us/j/87631465845#success
Facilitated By:
Tiffany Alvoid, Attorney, Community Organizer, and Speaker
Description:
Microaggression is a term used for brief and commonplace daily verbal, behavioral, or environmental indignities, whether intentional or unintentional, that communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative prejudicial slights and insults toward any group. This training focuses on the historical context that makes certain phrases offensive in an effort to help participants understand the unique perspective of marginalized groups . In this session, Tiffany Alvoid will discuss how this behavior manifests itself , the role you play and strategies you can implement to avoid microaggressions in your life .
About the Presenter:
Tiffany Alvoid is an attorney and an international speaker. In December 2019, she gave a TEDx Talk about microaggressions in the workplace. She earned a JD from UCLA School of Law with a concentration in Critical Race Theory.
Tiffany created his training in an effort to create awareness about how destructive microaggressions can be in the workplace. She conducts the training for teams to help create a more inclusive and productive work environment. In 2019, the Minority Bar Coalition of the San Francisco Bay Area awarded Tiffany the Unity Award because of her dedication to working in a unified manner to advance the cause of diversity in the legal profession.
In 2021, the National Bar Association awarded Tiffany the 40 Under 40 Award for using her juris doctor degree in innovative and community-impacting ways.
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.zoom.us/j/87631465845#success
You can view/download a pdf version of the following flyer here.
CSU CCC Class | Exposing Hidden Bias | May 27
Friday, May 27, 2022 - 9:00am to 10:30am
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.”
CSU CCC Class | Personal Branding - Building your Professional Presence | June 7
Tuesday, June 7, 2022 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
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.”
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:
Change at an institutional, department or even individual level is more than the business side of planning. Every bit as important is the people side of change. In this course you will learn how we as human beings experience change, and how you can navigate it successfully using the ADKAR method of change management.
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:
The SMART Goals approach utilizes behavior-based science and principles of human motivation to provide clarity, focus, and motivation to increase the probability of achieving a goal.
This “hands-on” workshop will allow participants to create meaningful and effective SMART goals in real time as we take a process-oriented, step-by-step approach to exploring the functionality of SMART goals and what makes them so effective.
Participants will utilize behavior mapping techniques and a SMART Goal Development Guide to prioritize, develop, and implement SMART goals in both personal and professional settings. Participants will be able to apply knowledge and skills developed in this workshop to personal goals, department, team and project goals, as well as to employee Individual Development Plans and performance evaluations.
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 | June 9
Thursday, June 9, 2022 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
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.”
Kaiser Permanente Presents: Men's Health | June 14
Tuesday, June 14, 2022 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Location:
Online
Preventative care includes simple but important choices every man can make for himself and his family to live a longer and healthier life. In today's webinar, you will explore what makes men’s health unique, identify strategies to maintain up-to-date screenings, and discover self-care tools. You will be invited to create a realistic action plan that will help you take positive steps towards taking control of your health.
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.
CSU CCC Class | Decisions, Decisions! Creative Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Techniques | June 16
Thursday, June 16, 2022 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
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.”
CalPERS Webinar | Leaving Your CalPERS Employer | June 16
Thursday, June 16, 2022 - 11:00am to 11:20am
Location:
Online, Pre-Registration Required
Facilitated by:
CalPERS Staff
Description:
Gain a better understanding of your options for your CalPERS contributions and benefits if you leave a CalPERS-covered employer before retirement. Join us to learn about the effects of separating from your employer.
Registration:
CSU CCC Class | Snapping the Perfect Image | June 23
Thursday, June 23, 2022 - 10:00am to 11:30am
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:
Are you curious about how to improve your photography skills? This interactive session introduces you to the basic compositional rules of photography and provides you with tips and tricks to capturing that “picture perfect” image. Attendees will need a digital camera or mobile phone (recommended) and a way to upload or email images.
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's Got Talent | A New Organizational Practice: Building a Culture of Strategic Thinkers | June 28
Tuesday, June 28, 2022 - 10:00am to 11:00am
Location:
Online
Facilitated By:
Howard Teibel, President, Teibel Education Consulting
Description:
Detailed description of presentation coming soon.
You can learn more about Howard Teibel and Teibel Education Consulting 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.zoom.us/j/87631465845#success
You can view/download a pdf version of the following flyer here.
