Cal Poly Humboldt Professional Development Newsletter - September 2024
September 3, 2024
This month inside Cal Poly Humboldt Professional Development Newsletter:
Welcome Back! - It is Autumn again, and everyone is happy to be at school again, or for the first time.
This fall we have a bunch of courses available from our Cross Campus Collaboration partners. CSU Learn has more than 70 new courses that use AI to simulate interactions between you and an artificial "person". The Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is hosting a series of very interesting workshops. The first one will be lead by Dr. Chela Chomicki. This workshop is designed to align with our ongoing efforts in developing the Institutional Anti-Racism Action Plan and advancing the objectives of the Black Student Excellence initiative.
CSU Learn Courses
- Managing the Responsible Use of AI - AI SIMULATOR - As more and more workforces try to leverage the power of artificial intelligence (AI), it is crucial for organizations to establish clear communication and strategic planning when integrating AI into daily work.
- Change Management - AI SIMULATOR - As AI begins to play a more and more significant role, the importance of adapting and embracing new technologies to maintain a competitive edge is at the forefront of many leaders' minds.
- Onboarding and Offboarding Employees - Keys to Continuity - Learn the basics of effectively onboarding new and reassigned employees, as well as offboarding departing employees.
- Dr. Chela Black Excellence Speakers Series Professional Development - Dr. Chela will be leading a DEI-focused professional development workshop designed to align with our ongoing efforts in developing the Institutional Anti-Racism Action Plan and advancing the objectives of the Black Student Excellence initiative.
- Cultivating Empathy: An Economist's Approach - Participants will have an opportunity to step back and consider the assumptions we may be making, often unconsciously, about others, and how those assumptions might manifest in our interactions, policies and practices.
- Conflict Transformation Overview - In this session, you will have the opportunity for staff and managers to learn and acquire a new lens on conflict.
- Leading with Mentor Culture - Attend this interactive workshop with Dr. Erica Aros, who researched the value of professional mentorship in higher education, and bring a culture of mentorship to your campus that honors the layers of culture and identities of those we see great potential in.
- Facilitating Challenging Conversations series: Preparing Yourself for Challenging Conversations - In this workshop, participants will be invited to engage in self-reflection (both during and after the workshop) in order to prepare to handle these conversations with compassion and equanimity.
- Weekly Dose of Mindfulness - Weekly Dose of Mindfulness is an opportunity for all CSU community members to experience guided mindfulness practices with a trained facilitator.
- Managing Multiple Priorities - How do you manage when you have a number of priorities that require your attention? Do you end the day feeling frustrated or overwhelmed because you were not able to complete your tasks?
- AI in Your Resume - Join us to understand the use of AI in the modern job market. Learn how to use AI tools to generate tailored resumes that highlight your skills and experience effectively for your job or internship search.
- Building Bridges for Authentic Communication with Psychological Safety - Through engaging breakouts and hands-on activities, you'll uncover the strategies to building stronger relationships, and fostering collaboration. This course equips you with the foundational tools to create a supportive space where everyone can feel heard, valued, and empowered to be their best selves.
- Excel Tips and Tricks - Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned Excel user, these tips and tricks can help to save time and make the most of your Excel experience. From shortcuts and formula basics to Pivot Tables, there is something for everyone in this session.
- Living to Work, Working to Live - We need to let go of the desire to achieve a perfect balance between work and family. In most cases, it is impossible and only causes more stress and guilt. However, there are things we can do to bridge the gap that exists between the two.
- Design Studio: A Blueprint for Workplace Trainings - Join our workshop to discover the Backward Design approach, a proven instructional design method. This session will guide you in the planning phase of developing workplace trainings with tangible results.
- Atomic Habits: Becoming the Architect of Your Life - In this workshop we will reflect on key guidance from the bestselling book, Atomic Habits by James Clear. The book provides practical, clear, and actionable strategies for creating systems that will aid you in breaking bad habits and in developing lasting desired habits with resilience.
Much More
- CSU's Got Talent - Procrastination - What It Is, Why We Do It, and What You Can Do About It
- Skillshops @ the Library
- Audiobook: Courage, Clarity, and Confidence: Redefine Success and the Way You Work