ember 14, 2015 INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Upcoming Events: HRDI 2016 Open Enrollment...1 Save the Date: HRDI Health and Financial EXPO.....1 Cultural Diversity Competency Series.2 Digging into Diversity (FDC)....2 Webinar Wednesday...3,5 Worker s Compensation.3,5 Intro to Travel 3 Performance Evaluations...3 Staples Advantage..4 Dealing with Challenging Co-workers or Student Situations..4 CalPERS Retirement Workshop...4 P-Card Policies and Procedures.,...4 Wellness Series..5 EAP Newsletter Take a minute to visit your EAP s Newsletter and inside you will find wonderful tips and articles on topics like: Block Parties Learning to Disconnect Is Self-Care Right for your Family? Available at www.caeap.com 800.777.9376 Register for all events: - Log into the CSUF Portal - Select Training Tab or Employee Training Center Icon - Select ETC Login Link on left menu bar - Select Instructor Led Training - Select Action and Enroll - Select Register We are excited to share our new Professional and Organizational Development calendar. Please take a look inside for exciting new opportunities including the continuation of developmental series such as, the Faculty and Staff Author series, as well as the introduction of new workshops like Webinar Wednesdays. Webinar Wednesdays Would you like to grow professionally without leaving your computer? With Webinar Wednesdays, get updates on management strategies, communication techniques, and professional development tips 24/7 on-demand! Professional and Organizational Development will post new webinars for you to view at your own convenience two Wednesdays of each month. Three topics will be offered per Wednesday that will cover discussions from industry leaders and professionals through the American Management Association (AMA). Some topics covered include cultural diversity and CalPERS retirement. Read on for a list of all upcoming Webinar Wednesday workshops. Upcoming Events HRDI 2016 Open Enrollment The 2016 Open Enrollment will be held from ember 14 through October 9, 2015. This is your opportunity to review current health benefit plans and update and/or make changes for the 2016 year. Please check the HRDI Payroll/ Benefits/Retirement website for updated 2016 Health insurance rate information at HR.Fullerton.edu./ payroll-benefits/ If you have any questions, please contact the Benefits Office at (657)278-2521. Save The Date HRDI Health and Financial EXPO Roadmap to Healthy Titans! The second annual HRDI Health and Financial EXPO will be held on Thursday, Oct. 1 from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. in the Titan Student Union Pavilions A, B & C. This year s theme is Roadmap to Healthy Titans and will feature representatives from Blue Shield of California, Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, United Healthcare, EAP, CalPERS, TIAA-CREF, Valic and many more. Come join us for presentations, education, food, raffle prizes, flu shots and networking! 1
New Workshop Series Cultural Diversity Competency Series: Mikel Hogan, Ph.D., Professor Applied Anthropologist, Human Services Department, Chair The four-part Cultural Diversity Competency workshop will present and demonstrate four skills that are proactive ways of thinking about and communicating with culturally diverse people. The purpose of these four skills is to increase awareness and understanding, as well as to prevent, defuse and reduce conflicts. This model was developed by Dr. Hogan during her 25 years in the field of applied anthropology. Come join us as we discuss the first skill of Cultural Diversity Competence: Understanding culture as multilevel. We ll review the twelve categories of culture that can be applied to any situation to identify cultural dynamics at different levels: the personal, group, mainstream U.S. culture and organization culture. The series will have four sessions that will feature experiential learning, intellectual learning and references for further exploration and dialogue of specific cultural topics. Skill 1: ember 29 12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Skill 2: Tuesday, October 20 Skill 3: Tuesday, November 3 Skill 4: Tuesday, December 15 10:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. ember Workshop Series Digging into Diversity: A Lunchtime Series on Diversity and Inclusivity Michael P. Perez, Ph.D., Professor of Sociology/ Faculty Athletics Representative, CSUF Meredith Basil, Ph.D., Associate Director of Athletics/ Senior Woman Administrator, Director of Athletics Academic Services, CSUF Exploring the Multiple Marginalities of Student This presentation engages dialogue on the unique experiences of inter-collegiate student athletes, particularly the experiences of SA's of color and female SA s in terms of multiple marginalities, intersections and pressures. In doing so, the unique prospects, possibilities and contradictions of intercollegiate athletics toward the enhancement of student success will be discussed. This series is offered through the Faculty Development Center (FDC): Sign up through the calendar at http://fdc.fullerton.edu/ For questions about this series, contact Matt Englar-Carlson, Ph.D., Professor of Counseling, mattec@fullerton.edu ember 15 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. PLN 240 Register for all events: Log into the CSUF Portal Select Training Tab or Employee Training Center Icon Select ETC Login Link on left menu bar Select Instructor Led Training 2
Webinar Series Webinar Wednesday (Online) Topics: Harnessing the Power of Emotional Intelligence Simply Managing Becoming a Valued Player: A Toolkit for Personal and Professional Development Wednesday, ember 16th Workshop Series Understanding Workers Compensation Alisha Brown Manager, Workers Compensation & Disability Accommodations HRDI Designed to familiarize staff, managers and department chairs with workers compensation requirements and specific forms and procedures. Participants will learn: Types of injuries covered, applicable laws and available benefits. University reporting guidelines and forms. Return to work policy and procedures. Thursday, ember 17 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Intro to Travel Debbie Hagman Travel Lead Admin and Finance Designed for those new to/or unfamiliar with processing, approving, or reviewing travel documentation. Participants will learn: Policies and procedures for employee travel authorization and reimbursement. Blanket travel authorization and expense claim uses, restrictions and requirements. How to prepare employee travel forms (Travel Authorization, Blanket Travel Authorization and Travel Expense Claims). University vehicle, rental vehicle and personal vehicle driving requirements. Participants may use either Introduction to Campus Travel Procedures, or Campus Travel Procedures Refresher to fulfill the Managing Funds and Accounts Certificate requirement. Friday, ember 18 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. LH-319 Performance Evaluations Elizabeth Castello Manager, Labor Relations HRDI Designed to provide managers and department chairs with knowledge and tools necessary to effectively utilize performance evaluations in optimizing staff performance. Participants will learn: The value and role of performance evaluations as a performance management tool. How to prepare for the performance evaluation process. How to develop an evaluation that accurately reflects employee performance and motivates staff to excel. How to set effective goals. How to conduct performance evaluation meetings. Tuesday, ember 22 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Training Room 3
Staples Advantage: New Process for Ordering Supplies Designed for individuals who order supplies or supervise the process. Participants will learn how to access and navigate the system, how to shop, process orders and how to track orders. A Staples Training Representative will be presenting. Tuesday, ember 22 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Training Room Repeated: Thursday, ember 24 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. PLN-303 Dealing with Challenging Co-workers or Student Situations Sandra Rhoten Associate Dean of Students, CSUF Designed for those who may encounter students they categorize as difficult (e.g., a coworker or individual who won t listen, becomes angry or upset with a decisions, won t take no for an answer and/or may appear irrational.) Participants will: Learn strategies for preventing and responding to difficult behavior. Learn the procedures for reporting disruptive/ difficult students to Judicial Affairs and/or University Police. Learn about campus resources. Participate in a case study group exercise. CalPERS Retirement Workshop CalPERS will be presenting a workshop for California State University Fullerton employees nearing retirement. This workshop helps you plan and prepare for retirement. Attendees will learn more about CalPERS retirement benefits and the retirement process. Thursday, ember 24 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Repeated 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Training Room P-Card Policies and Procedures Michael Pruitt ebusiness Manager Contracts and Procurement, CSUF Required training for everyone using a universityissued procurement card (P-card) and/or approving P-card purchases made by others. Participants will learn: Purpose and intent of P-card purchasing authority. Cardholder and approving official fiduciary responsibilities. Types and advantages of different procurement Card Programs including the One Card, Department P-Card and Declining Balance P- Card. Prohibited and restricted transactions, policy violations and consequences. Tuesday, ember 29 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Training Room Thursday, ember 24 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. CP-730 Training Room 4
Digging into Diversity: A Lunchtime Series on Diversity and Inclusivity Ioakim Boutakidis, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Child and Adolescent Studies and HHD Associate Dean of Student Success, CSUF Unpacking White Privilege: A Personal and Theoretical Examination This talk unpacks the concept of White privilege (or majority culture privilege) using personal anecdotes situated within the scholarly research on this topic. Toward that end, Dr. Boutakidis will explore how the personal and institutional interrelate across various settings (academics, law enforcement, family and peer) and suggest personal actions that can further social justice one interaction at a time. Wellness Series Mediation Mondays Natalie Tran Mondays 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CP-730 Aromatherapy Wednesday, ember 23 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. This series is offered through the Faculty Development Center (FDC): Sign up through the calendar at http://fdc.fullerton.edu/ For questions about this series, contact Matt Englar-Carlson, Ph.D., Professor of Counseling, mattec@fullerton.edu Tuesday, ember 29 12:00 p.m.- 1:30 p.m. KHS-221 Webinar Series Webinar Wednesday (Online) Topics: How the Best Managers Create a Culture of Belief Decoding the Unwritten Rules of Executive Career Advancement (Succession Planning) The Art of Collaborative Teaming Register for all events through the portal: Log into the CSUF Portal Select Training Tab or Employee Training Center Icon Select ETC Login Link on left menu bar Select Instructor Led Training Sessions Choose the session you want to attend and select Action Select Enroll Select Register Need help with registration system? Contact: Employeetrainingcenter@fullerton.edu Wednesday, ember 30 5
ember 2015 15 Digging into Diversity (FDC), PLN - 240, 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. 16 Webinar Wednesday (online), 17 Workers Compensation,, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 18 Intro to Travel, LH-319, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 22 Staples Advantage,, 10:00 a.m. -11:30 a.m. Performance Evaluations,, 2:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 24 CalPERS Retirement Workshop, CP 700, 9:00 a.m.. 11:30 a.m.. & 1:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Dealing with Challenging Coworkers or Student Situations,, 9:00 a.m. -10:30 p.m. Staples Advantage, PLN-303, 10:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 29 Digging for Diversity (FDC), Cultural Diversity Competency Series, P-Card Policies and Procedures, KHS-221, 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m., 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. -3:30 p.m. 30 Webinar Wednesday (online), 6