Professional Development Newsletter - December 2017

December 1, 2017

This month inside HSU Professional Development Newsletter:

  • Annual Mandatory Supervisor Anti-Harassment and Conflict of Interest Training Due - If you are a supervisor, in a designated position and/or are a PI, you must complete these trainings as assigned in Skillport. As a side note, it is recommended that you access and complete the online training by using Firefox. Human Resources will be sending the current overdue/pending due report to the President and Vice Presidents for distribution. We will also be sending reminder emails to Administrators and employees as well. This is intended for those who either have training assigned that is currently overdue or due to be completed by the end of the year.
  • Designing and Formatting Illustrations in Word 2016 - Enhance Word 2016 documents with decorative, professional looking illustrations using the Format and Design ribbons dedicated to Shapes, Pictures, Charts, Textboxes, WordArt and SmartArt.
  • Making Feedback a Regular Occurrence - Workplaces that incorporate feedback into daily practice enjoy more communication and fewer unpleasant surprises. This course focuses on how you integrate feedback into your routine and what you can do to promote a 'feedback culture' – whatever your role in the organization.
  • Lucidchart - Lucidchart is an online diagram application that makes it easy to sketch and share professional flowchart diagrams.
  • CSU's Got Talent - "Leader as Coach, Save Time and Solve Problems by Asking the Right Questions”, Webinar archive available.
  • Just for Fun - A Conference Call in Real Life
  • Skillpshops @ the Library
  • HSU Workshop for Avoiding Unconscious Bias in the Hiring Process - December 11 @ 2 PM
  • Upcoming Training Opportunities
  • and more!

Please visit our December 2017 Newsletter here.