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CSU’s Got Talent Online Webcast Training: The New Future of Work: Building It, Not Waiting for It – Wednesday, November 16

Join us as guest expert Dr. Jenna Butler, Applied Research Scientist at Microsoft, award winning engineer and researcher in the field of developer productivity and well-being, presents “The New Future of Work: Building It, Not Waiting for It” on Wednesday, November 16 from 10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. PT.

The last two and a half years have caused dramatic shifts in the way we work, and we are currently settling into a “new normal.” We must ask ourselves — what do we want that new normal to be? We have the opportunity to create the new future of work instead of passively letting it appear over time. To that end, we are studying everything from individual productivity in the work place, to team dynamics, to organizational behavior and societal implications to understand the impact different ways of working have and to ensure we create a better future. Come learn what we know so far about remote and hybrid work, impacts across cultures and genders, and what changes you can make to build an inclusive, productive future of work.

Click here to join the webcast training.

Questions: Contact Jennifer Wicks, Executive Producer, at jwicks@calstate.edu or 562-951-4525 prior to webcast day.

This webcast will take place Wednesday, November 16, 2022 from 10:00am – 11:00am. All CSU Faculty & Staff are invited to attend this free webcast.

Please note: this session will be on Zoom (not Adobe Connect).

DID YOU MISS IT? You are welcome to view all of our previous recordings on the learning portal, CSU Learn.

Registration for Principles of Supervision Now Open

Course Description
Principles of Supervision – for leaders with supervisory responsibilities

  • Designed for managers, supervisors and leads who are new to supervising others or just need a refresher
  • This online, workshop-style course is offered via 7 interactive modules with asynchronous and synchronous components over a 4-week period
  • Topics cover fundamental skills such as directing and delegating work, performance management, providing feedback and team engagement
  • Participants will use this Learning Guide during the live classes

Participation Commitments

  • Your commitment to attend all seven live, online classes. We understand that sometimes plans change unexpectedly and you may need to miss a class. If that happens, it is your responsibility to catch up on content before the next class.
  • Complete the assigned pre-learning modules prior to the class session and be prepared to access your Learning Guide during class time. Failure to complete the pre-learning modules will result in incompletion of the course.
  • Class will start promptly at 9:30 AM. Please log-in as early as needed to ensure audio and video connection are properly working the day of your training.
  • The classes are very interactive. To ensure everyone gets the most value out of the program, all participants will be expected to actively take part via audio, video, and chat throughout the course.

Class Schedule

The schedule below shows the time you are required to be live, online. There are two and a half hours of dedicated class time for each module. In addition to the class time, there are assignments that must be completed independently by each learner. These pre-learning modules can be taken at your own pace but must be completed before the next class session. Please estimate approximately 20-40 minutes of additional work to complete each of these self-paced modules.

Course Fee: $350

Registration is limited and will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis. Please reach out to the course facilitator, Andrea King, with any questions you may have!

REGISTER NOW!

Did You Miss California Casualty at the Employee Benefits and Services Fair?

Written by: Amanda Keidel, Field Marketing Manager, California Casualty

Don’t delay, now you can get a quote online in just minutes!

The CSU Auto & Home Insurance Program provided by California Casualty is offering a two-month holiday skip-payment option that is perfect for this time of year! With an average savings of $554 per year, each policy includes CSU employee specific benefits, free ID Theft Protection, Pet Injury Coverage and Exclusive rates.

Click here to obtain your quote online or Call 833-989-3583 to get started!

CSU’s Got Talent Online Webcast Training: Unleashing Your Greatness: 5 Keys to Being Extraordinary – Wednesday, October 19

Don’t miss this special training, as guest expert Buhle Dlamini, international speaker, award-winning entrepreneur and author, presents “Unleashing Your Greatness: 5 Keys to Being Extraordinary” on Wednesday, October 19 from 10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. PT.

Greatness is not only reserved for a few. Individuals and teams who focus on these specific keys can unleash their greatness. Buhle Dlamini shares ways to set a higher standard for success and performance, helping to turn your values into behaviors that drive your culture. This session will equip you to cultivate an attitude that leads to success and growth, and give you the needed momentum to re-imagine the future.

Click here to join the webcast training.

Questions: Contact Jennifer Wicks, Executive Producer, at jwicks@calstate.edu or 562-951-4525 prior to webcast day.

This webcast will take place Wednesday, October 19, 2022 from 10:00am – 11:00am. All CSU Faculty & Staff are invited to attend this free webcast.

No Registration Required. Please note: this session will be on Zoom (not Adobe Connect).

DID YOU MISS IT? You are welcome to view all of our previous recordings on the learning portal, CSU Learn.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program – Deadline Today!

As a CSU employee, please be aware that you may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)—a federal program created for those in public service jobs which offers employees of (1) government, not-for- profit organizations and (2) private not-for-profit organizations that provide certain public services the opportunity to have their federal loan balances forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments.

The California State University is a qualified employer for the PSLF program and many full-time CSU employees may therefore be eligible to certify employment and receive credit for payments made toward forgiveness. This program has been available to qualified individuals since 2007. However, for a limited period of time, borrowers may receive credit for past repayments that would not otherwise qualify for PSLF.

The Department of Education (DOE) announced a set of actions that temporarily expands the types of repayments that can be counted towards loan forgiveness and will help more people take advantage of the PSLF program including a time-limited waiver so that student borrowers can count payments from all federal loan programs or repayment plans toward forgiveness. The waiver will run through October 31, 2022 and can be accessed through the online PSLF Help Tool.

It is recommended that employees submit their PSLF employer certification no later than today, Friday, October 7, 2022, to ensure timely processing of your request so you can meet the DOE’s October 31 deadline.

Employees can find more details on StudentAid.gov/pslfwaiver.