TO: Sonoma State Employees
FR: Learning and Development
Learning and Development is excited to share a dynamic Fall semester line up of professional development opportunities for Sonoma State employees! Details and registration information are listed below.
CSU Cross Campus Collaboration
Registration is now open for all fall semester CSU Cross Campus Collaboration workshops! Join colleagues from other CSU campuses to access exclusive instructor-led professional development workshops held live via zoom. Log on to the Cross Campus Collaboration (CCC) CSYou website for the full schedule as well as workshop and registration information. Questions and accommodation requests can be sent to L&D@calstate.edu.
*NEW* Empathia Workshops
Join Empathia’s facilitator led, zoom-based professional development webinars presented exclusively to Sonoma State employees. Click here to register.
Conquering Time
Thursday, September 20th at 2pm
When asked how we manage our time, many of us may reply, “Not Well.” We know that we could be managing out more effectively, but it can be difficult to identify the mistakes that we are making and to know how we can improve. Content includes:
- Accessing our personal energy cycle
- Prioritizing our to-do lists
- Managing common time wasters
- Creating New habits
Problem Solving
Wednesday, November 6th at 10am
Identifying what type of thinker you (and those around you) are can lead to quicker problem solving. Content Includes:
- How do you deal with problems?
- Systematic vs intuitive thinkers
- Steps in Problem Solving
- How to develop possible solutions
Facilitated by Jessica Coats. Jessica studied Psychology at California State, San Marcos and received her Master's from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. She has twenty years of educational and professional experience. Her work experience consists of community-based agencies that deliver highly intensive mental health and family support in homes, schools and communities.
CSU’s Got Talent
The Systemwide series continues this fall with live and interactive webcasts featuring innovative and essential training for your personal and professional success. Register for these zoom-base webinars by clicking this link. For technical questions or accommodations, contact Madeline Hsiao, Associate Production Director, at mhsiao@calstate.edu.
All workshops are scheduled from 10-11am.
September 18th Procrastination: What It Is, Why We Do It, and What You Can Do About It
Presented by Fuscia Sirois, Ph.D.
October 16th Frugal Innovation: Co-building a Better World with Less
Presented by Navi Radjou
November 13th Outsmarting Imposter Syndrome: How to Own Your Zone of Brilliance with More Confidence and Less Stress
Presented by Lizette Ojeda
CSU Learn Highlights
Google Slides Bundle
Hone your Google Slides skills with this bundle of courses in CSU Learn! Begin by taking an assessment to identify areas of improvement, or select your expertise level to learn everything from the basics of getting started to utilizing charts, graphs, and images.
Taking Effective and Professional Notes
Skilled note taking can make you more productive in business situations. Writing notes and engaging in written communication also provides an effective record to review when necessary. In this course, you'll learn tools, techniques, and grammar strategies for effective note taking in interviews and meetings. You'll also learn ways to write notes that help you learn and recall information, to make it easier to communicate to others. (19 minutes)
Student Employee Customer Service Skills
Student employees have access to CSU Learn as well! This bundle of courses focuses on helping student employees develop outstanding customer service skills in the areas of effective communication, excellence service, and addressing the varying needs of customers.
Interested in other Learning and Development opportunities offered through Sonoma State and the CSU? Find more information on professional development resources on the HR Training and Workshops website and or reach out directly to ssutraining@sonoma.edu