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HR News Professional & Personal Programming | September 2021

The Professional & Personal Development Program highlights the following discussions, training sessions, and development workshops available to you. Explore the items below for more information.

Understanding Your CSU Benefits - Faculty | September 8

Wednesday, September 8, 2021 - 10:00am to 11:00am

Location:

Online via Zoom; Connection details provided upon registration

This session is also offered on September 9 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. More here.

Facilitated By:

Laurie Gold-Brubaker, Human Resources

Description:

Whether you’re a new or returning faculty member, tenure track or lecturer, join us for an overview of all your available CSU benefits. This session will provide information and resources to assist you with choosing plans that make sense for you and your family. We realize that making benefit choices and navigating the details of benefit coverage can be challenging, so let us help. Note: Lecturers (AY) 6.0 units or more per semester are eligible for benefits.


Faculty – To register for this Workshop/Session:

  1. When ready, select the CSU Learn button below.
  2. Log into with your myNorthridge Portal credentials.
  3. Select the “Register” button.
  4. Click on the bullet next to the CSUN HR icon, and select “Submit” to enroll in this session.
  5. Once successfully enrolled, a confirmation email and zoom details will be provided to you.

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.”

Return to CSUN's Professional & Personal Development Training Calendar at: http://www.csun.edu/development/training.

CalPERS Webinar | Open Enrollment for CalPERS Health Benefits | September 8

Wednesday, September 8, 2021 - 11:00am to 11:20am

Location:

Online

Facilitated By:

CalPERS Representative

Description:

If you're eligible for CalPERS health benefits, learn how to prepare for Open Enrollment. Even if you're not making any changes there are things you should know. Join us as we discuss your open enrollment resources, important publications, what you can do online, and more.



Registration:

 

Understanding Your CSU Benefits - Faculty | September 9

Thursday, September 9, 2021 - 10:00am to 11:00am

Location:

Online via Zoom; Connection details provided upon registration

This session is also offered on September 8 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. More here.

Facilitated By:

Laurie Gold-Brubaker, Human Resources

Description:

Whether you’re a new or returning faculty member, tenure track or lecturer, join us for an overview of all your available CSU benefits. This session will provide information and resources to assist you with choosing plans that make sense for you and your family. We realize that making benefit choices and navigating the details of benefit coverage can be challenging, so let us help. Note: Lecturers (AY) 6.0 units or more per semester are eligible for benefits.

Personal Wellbeing


 

Faculty & Staff – To register for this Workshop/Session:

  1. When ready, select the CSU Learn button below.
  2. Log into with your myNorthridge Portal credentials.
  3. Select the “Register” button.
  4. Click on the bullet next to the CSUN HR icon, and select “Submit” to enroll in this session.
  5. Once successfully enrolled, a confirmation email and zoom details will be provided to you.

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.”

Return to CSUN's Professional & Personal Development Training Calendar at: http://www.csun.edu/development/training.

QPR/Suicide Prevention | September 13

 

September 13, 2021
12:00 - 1:30 p.m. via Zoom

Join Dr. Anne Eipe, Assistant Director/Clinical Coordinator of University Counseling Services for a 90 to 120 minute training on suicide education and prevention with the following goals and objectives: 

  • Raising awareness about suicide
  • Background information about suicide, with a focus on the college student population
  • Dispelling myths and misconceptions
  • Teaching 3 skills that can help save a life: Question, Persuade, Refer
  • Video of Role Play

Additional Fall 2021 QPR Training Dates (image only):

 

LifeMatters Webinar | Suicide Awareness | September 15

Wednesday, September 15, 2021 - 9:00am to 10:00am

Location:

Online

This session is offered at 9:00 a.m. and again at Noon.

Facilitated By:

Life Matters

Description

Suicide is a serious public health issue that affects people of all ages and situations. In this session, learn to identify early warning signs, support those at risk, and receive guidance on how to respond proactively and proficiently.

Register for the live webinar at 9 a.m. PT
Register for the live webinar at 12 p.m. PT


To access the webinars:

  • Go to www.mylifematters.com/my/webinars and follow the directions on that page. Please sign in with your company password - MATADORS
  • For live webinars, click on the link for the webinar you would like to attend and follow the registration instructions. You must register prior to the start of the webinar to attend.
  • Transcripts for non-captioned, archived webinars are available upon request.
  • If you are unable to attend the live webinar, it will be available in the WorkLife Balance Webinar archives.

Introduction to Accessibility and Universal Design | September 22

Wednesday, September 22, 2021 - 10:00am to 11:00am

Location:
Online via Zoom session

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.

Note: The accessibility training is for CSUN faculty, staff, student employees, and alumni.

QPR/Suicide Prevention | September 28

 

September 28, 2021
10:00 - 11:30 a.m. via Zoom

Join Dr. Anne Eipe, Assistant Director/Clinical Coordinator of University Counseling Services for a 90 to 120 minute training on suicide education and prevention with the following goals and objectives: 

  • Raising awareness about suicide
  • Background information about suicide, with a focus on the college student population
  • Dispelling myths and misconceptions
  • Teaching 3 skills that can help save a life: Question, Persuade, Refer
  • Video of Role Play

Additional Fall 2021 QPR Training Dates (image only):

 

CSU's Got Talent | Cultural Intelligence as the Foundation to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion | September 29

Wednesday, September 29, 2021 - 10:00am to 11:00am

Location:

Online

Facilitated By:

Dr. Sandra Upton, VP, Global Diversity Practice at Cultural Intelligence Center

Employees for Success

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.

Read the September Issue of INSIGHT Into Diversity

The September issue of INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine is now available online and for download at insightintodiversity.com. This issue features a Special Report on STEM Disciplines.

Also in this issue September 2021

  • Infographic: Report on Indicators of School Crime and Safety: 2020
  • First African American is Appointed Leader of a European University: A Q&A with William B. Harvey, EdD
  • As Virginia Colleges Begin Restitution Plans for Slavery, Widespread Reparations Remain in Question
  • STEM Disciplines
    • STEM News and Numbers
    • Evolution of Assistive Technology Presents A World of Possibilities for People with Disabilities
    • Sexual Harassment Continues to Plague Women in Science
    • The 2021 Inspiring Programs in STEM Awards

Please enjoy this issue of INSIGHT Into Diversity!