News - September 14, 2017

Open Enrollment

Open Enrollment is here! Learn more about your benefits and Open Enrollment by attending our upcoming educational events:

• Open Enrollment Benefits Fair – Join us on Tuesday, September 19 from 12 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the third floor patio of Brotman Hall to meet with representatives from our benefits carriers and our campus Benefits Team.
• Benefits Informational Sessions – Choose from either Friday, September 22 at 9:00 a.m. or Tuesday, September 26 at 1:00 p.m. in Barrett Athletic Administration Center (BAAC) Room 223. During these meetings, we will provide a review of our benefits and highlight the changes occurring this open enrollment period. Following the approximately one hour presentation, representatives from our Benefits Team will be on hand to assist you with completing forms or to respond to your questions. Please feel free to contact our Benefits Team with any questions by visiting us in Brotman Hall 344, calling ext. 5-2381, or emailing benefits@csulb.edu.

Data Security Breach at Equifax and What to Do

As recently reported in the media, cyber criminals have successfully gained access to sensitive information at Equifax, one of the three major credit-reporting firms in the nation.

Equifax and other credit bureaus collect personal and financial data for millions of consumers and businesses worldwide. For further information about the data breach, visit the Federal Trade Commission Equifax Data Breach web page.

This security compromise will likely result in increased email phishing attempts designed to trick us into divulging university or personal email credentials (i.e., login IDs and passwords). We urge you to be cautious, and never click unknown links in emails you receive. Never provide your personal or financial information to anyone who solicits this information by phone or email. Please visit the campus phishing reports page to confirm current known phishing attempts. You may also forward suspicious email to alert@csulb.edu.

Student Success Center Groundbreaking Ceremony
Friday, September 29, 2017

Please join the campus for the Construction Groundbreaking Ceremony of the new Student Success Center (PH2 Renovation) on Friday, September 29, 2017 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the exterior quad located between the PH2 and PH1 buildings.

The Peterson Hall 2 Renovation Project will provide a “Student Success Center,” a consolidated home for multiple campus organizations that primarily help disadvantaged and struggling students stay in school and attain their degrees. The renovation project will also provide new academic labs and studio spaces for various programs. An existing exterior area on the south side of the building will be turned into a thriving outdoor plaza with abundant seating and Wi-Fi. The building will also have a new student lounge on the second floor with a view of the adjacent quad. The project will result in a seismically safe, ADA compliant, and air-conditioned facility. While all major systems of the building will be replaced the shell of the building will be maintained to reduce waste. This renovation will achieve US Green Building Council’s prestigious LEED Gold certification for its sustainable design elements.

Please join us to celebrate this exciting event. Please direct any inquiries regarding this event to Design and Construction Services, ext. 5-4175. Light refreshments will be served.

Insurance and Risk Management 101 Workshop
Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Are you responsible for event planning, hiring vendors, consultants or independent contractors?  If so, you are encouraged to attend “Insurance and Risk Management 101” offered by the Risk Management office. This workshop provides an overview of CSULB insurance requirements, required insurance documents, and risk identification and assessment. Information and resources will be provided on-site.

The one-hour workshop is Wednesday, September 27 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. in Barrett Athletic Administration Center (BAAC) Room 222. Seating is limited.  If you would like to participate, register on the Financial Management Training webpage.

The next training session will be offered in Winter 2017. If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Felissa Waynick at ext. 5-2396.

Introducing the Faculty Research Experience and Expertise (FREE) Database

Through a collaborative effort of the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) and the Division of Information Technology, the new CSULB Faculty Research Experience and Expertise (FREE) Database is now available to the campus community.

The FREE database is a web-based information system that makes it easy for faculty, staff, students and the general public to search or browse faculty research interests and expertise. The FREE database will showcase the wide array of our faculty research expertise, foster research collaborations, and increase the public’s accessibility to our in-house experts. It will also help the campus community and the general public understand the research activities and projects conducted by our faculty. The database will enable business, industry, government, and media representatives to locate our researchers, assist our students in their search for faculty research mentors, and facilitate the connection with potential research sponsors.

To use the FREE database, visit /FREE. For further information, please contact ORSP at ext. 5-8147 or send an email to ORSP.

Thank you to all who helped preview the FREE database and provided comments and suggestions.

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September Skillsoft Spotlight: Leadership Boost

Need a boost in your leadership toolkit? Check out these resources for anyone who wants to increase their understanding of developing the leadership attributes of self-assessment, motivation, messaging, effective communication, and inspiration.

People are inspired when they trust their leaders and are mobilized by common goals. When you strive for inspirational leadership, you demonstrate credibility and create a community with a shared vision. In this 30-minute course, Becoming an Inspirational Leader, you'll learn about the characteristics people look for in an inspiring leader, the traits and behaviors inspirational leaders exemplify and about the role of clear, credible, and persuasive messages in inspirational leadership.

Knowing how to self-assess your leadership skills and competencies is important if you want to chart your development and plan your future growth as a leader. In this 25-minute course, Assessing Your Own Leadership Performance, you'll learn about techniques leaders can use to carry out a self-assessment, such as reflective journaling, surveys and checklists, and 360-degree feedback.

In Permission to Speak Freely: How the Best Leaders Cultivate a Culture of Candor, the authors provide tools for leaders to encourage employees and embed trust and openness into the foundation of their organizational culture. They describe how candid communication enhances innovation, ownership, engagement, and performance. Don’t miss Chapter 8: Assume Positive Intent. This book is also available in an audio version that you can download (these two assets have different links).

A professional development plan can be created in conjunction with your ASM and appropriate administrator, which can be completed electronically through this program. Appropriate administrator approval must be obtained in advance to complete coursework during work hours.

Access to these training resources is available on the Staff HR Skillsoft training spotlight webpage. Questions? Contact SHR-Training@csulb.edu, ext. 5-1052.

RAD Women’s Self Defense Class – October 3, 5, 10 and 12

RAD is a nationwide safety program hosted by University Police that empowers women by teaching realistic self-defense techniques through a comprehensive 12-hour course. A high level of fitness is not required to participate, but dynamic physical simulations take place on a voluntary basis. It is necessary to attend all four classes in order to graduate. Cost is $10 for CSULB students, faculty, staff, or alumni, and $25 for non-affiliates. The class is held in Barrett Athletic Administration Center (BAAC) Room 223, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. To register, visit RAD Women’s Self-Defense Class. Any questions, please contact Allyson Joy at ext. 5-4896.

Nominate a Distinguished Alumnus/a – Deadline Monday, November 6

You know what a great institution Cal State Long Beach is by the people it develops – successful alumni making a profound difference in our communities, in their chosen fields of expertise, and at their alma mater. The Distinguished Alumni is the highest award bestowed by the Alumni Association. Deadline to submit a nomination is Monday, November 6.

Some past recipients include Nevada Supreme Court Justice Michael Douglas, health and fitness expert Denise Austin, former Disney Imagineer Tony Baxter, Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck, Lindora President Cynthia Stamper Graff, and founders of P2S Engineering Kevin and Kent Peterson.

For more information, check out the criteria and selection process, 2018 Distinguished Alumni nomination form (fillable PDF), and review the 2017 Distinguished Alumni recipients.