News - May 4, 2017

Employee Forms Now Available in CSULB Single Sign-On (SSO)

Access to commonly used employee business forms from one convenient location is now available from a new icon within the campus Single Sign-On service (SSO) called “Forms.”

This new service will appear in SSO for all employees, which will allow you to search for a form by keyword, department, or the alphabetical list to find the exact forms you need. Give it a try!

The 2016-17 Internal Budget Document (IBD) Now Available

The 2016-17 Internal Budget Document (IBD) is now available. This document contains detailed General Fund budget allocations and salary data for budgeted positions as well as budget overviews for the College of Continuing and Professional Education, Housing, Student Health Center Facility Fee, Parking and Lottery funds.

Due to budget constraints and in the interest of sustainability, we no longer print and distribute hard copies of the IBD. However, three copies of the entire document are available to view at the University Library Reserve desk. The printed Internal Budget contains division and department budget information and allocations as well as individual position and salary information. The division summary pages and department budget allocations from the document are posted on the university website.

Parking During 2017 Commencement
Tuesday, May 23 through Friday, May 26

2017 Commencement will take place Tuesday, May 23 through Friday, May 26. Over the course of the 11 Commencement ceremonies, our campus hosts more than 10,000 graduating students and tens of thousands of their family members and friends. With this many people and vehicles coming and going, campus traffic and parking will certainly be affected.

University Police and Parking Services have determined that there will be sufficient parking on campus during Commencement; however, at impacted times the available spaces will be in the outer lots and parking structures. Recognizing that our normal routines and activities will be disrupted, we ask that every member of the campus community plan ahead and consider ways to minimize the impact of traffic volume and parking congestion on campus, and especially around the Commencement/Central Quad venue. Carpooling, biking, taking the bus, and packing a lunch are some ways to reduce traffic and parking while welcoming our guests.

Please note these important changes to parking during the four days of Commencement:

  • Lot 7 will be designated for accessible parking (ADA placards), with a limited number of employee spaces available.
  • Lot 6 will be designated for overflow accessible parking with a limited number of employee spaces available.
  • Lot 5 will be designated for essential Commencement vendors and volunteers with a limited number of employee spaces available.
  • Lots 8 and 8A will be reserved for high profile guests, including trustees and media. Minimal employee parking will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
  • Lot 17 will be open for employee parking but Commencement guests may park there as well.
  • Lot 14B and C will be closed for the installation of solar panels beginning May 15.

The changes to parking in Lots 5, 6, 7 and 14B and C will shift parking to Lot 17, the outer lots, and the parking structures during Commencement week. Please see the campus map for lot locations.

Departments and colleges hosting their own celebrations and ceremonies during Commencement should take these changes into account when planning events.

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May Skillsoft Spotlight: Business Writing and Grammar Tips

“I never made a mistake in grammar but one in my life
and as soon as I done it I seen it.” – Carl Sandburg

Need assistance with business writing? Wondering which word works? Check out these resources on Skillsoft.

Troublesome Words and Phrases: Common Usage Mistakes in Writing is a 29-minute course for anyone who wants to refresh or refine their basic business grammar skills for any kind of business writing, from e-mail and memos to reports and presentations. You’ll identify the correct use of words from similar sounding word pairs, recognize the correct way to use words with similar but not identical meanings, recognize the correct usage of commonly misused verbs, identify the correct way to use commonly misused terms and recognize the appropriate preposition to use, and identify the correct way to use words in given examples.

Essential Grammar: A Write It Well Guide will help you master skills such as:

  • writing grammatically correct sentences
  • using the right forms of pronouns and verbs
  • distinguishing between commonly confused words
  • knowing when and where to use punctuation marks

Another good resource is: Business Grammar, Style & Usage: A Desk Reference for Articulate & Polished Business Writing & Speaking. This book focuses on topics such as often misused punctuation and spelling, misused terms, developing a writing style, and top 10 rules for writing and speaking in an articulate manner. The book also covers the proper ways to write a cover letter, memo, speech, executive summary, article, report, and even the do's and don'ts of email.

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.

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

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