Upcoming events/training from HR and others:

SFSU SUMMER 2026:  

 

May 28, 2026 from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM – Tech Essentials for the Modern Workplace: A CSU Introduction, presented by Kerri Sorenson from CSU Long Beach (Cross Campus Collaboration - CCC - REGISTER HERE) A beginner-friendly workshop covering the most commonly used technology platforms at CSU campuses, including Office 365, Multi-Factor Authentication, phishing awareness, Single Sign-On, CSU Learn, LinkedIn Learning, Adobe AI tools, and ChatGPT. No prior experience required!

 

June - August 2026 (Multiple Offerings) - AI Tools for Higher-Ed Professionals/Staff - Register HERE

Learn some of the basics about Artificial Intelligence tools, what they are and when, why, and how to use them. Participants will apply the knowledge gained to evaluate gAI tools for relevance to professional tasks, develop effective prompts for generating outputs using gAI tools, and discuss critical issues related to ethical and responsible use of AI in the workplace.

Course Commitment: 3 weeks, 20-25 hours, online, asynchronous. Seating is limited due to high demand, so register early. Three class times are offered: 

  • June 22 – July 19, 2026 - Registration closes Thursday, June 18, 2026 12:00 pm
  • July 27 – Aug 16, 2026 - Registration closes Thursday, July 23, 2026 12:00 pm

 

June 12, 2026 from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Business Etiquette

Basic knowledge and practice of etiquette is a valuable advantage in business. Your actions will be remembered as your company’s actions. Content includes Practicing professionalism, E-mail do’s and don’ts, Proper meeting etiquette, Dressing for work, Socializing with clients or customers. Offered by Human Resources via our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) LifeMatters, RSVP for the Zoom link HERE

 

June 24, 2026 from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM - ​Building Drama-Resilience: Evidence-Based Methods for Transforming Conflict with Compassionate Accountability - REGISTER HERE - CSU's Got Talent

Drama is the mismanagement of conflict and diverts energy precious away from connection and results. Conflict, when managed properly, can provide considerable energy for positive outcomes. Drama Resilience is a person’s capacity to use conflict in productive vs. destructive ways, and can be reliably measured. This session will apply new research on the measurement of Drama Resilience, and how Compassionate Accountability can help people build their drama-resilience by applying an evidence-based method for engaging conflict in a way that affirms the value, capability, and responsibility of all parties involved. Leave with new insight for quantifying and developing drama-resilience, and a template for turning conflict into new opportunities for trust, innovation, and impact. Bonus! Try Next Element’s Compassionate Accountability Assessment and receive a Snapshot Report with your Drama Resilience Index.​

 

June 26, 2026 from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Time Matters: Building Mindset, Solutions and Habits for Success

Time management is the process of organizing and planning how to allocate your time between different tasks and activities. It allows you to organize your time intelligently so that you use it more efficiently, leading to greater productivity and reduced stress. This presentation explores four core pillars that form the foundation of strong time management. Content includes Perspective: Setting the right mindset, Planning: Structuring your time, Problem Solving: Overcoming time pitfalls and barriers, Practices: Building sustainable habits. Offered by Human Resources via our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) LifeMatters, RSVP for the Zoom link HERE

 

July 10, 2026 from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Strategic Goal Setting; Crafting your Plan to Success

Review practical goal-setting strategies, explore the difficulties in breaking old habits, and provide insights on staying motivated and committed to achieving meaningful goals. Content includes Techniques for setting clear and achievable goals, Common obstacles in overcoming old habits, Strategies for maintaining motivation and staying committed to goals. Offered by Human Resources via our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) LifeMatters, RSVP for the Zoom link HERE

 

July 17, 2026 from 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM: CalPERS Retirement Webinar with Q&A

CalPERS-eligible faculty and staff are invited to attend a 2.5-hour virtual CalPERS education class to help plan for retirement. Offered in July, September and October directly by CalPERS, this webinar is their most comprehensive class that provides a deeper understanding of your benefits as you begin to prepare for retirement. Learn how your pension is calculated, ways to increase it, and payment options available upon retirement for your beneficiary. You will also learn about the CalPERS Special Power of Attorney and employer contracted CalPERS health benefits.  RSVP HERE

 

July 24, 2026 from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Communicating Cooperatively at Work

Learn to communicate effectively by enhancing your interpersonal and assertive communication skills. Content includes Emphasizing the importance of communication in your team relationships, Successful strategies for both sending and receiving complex communications, Five levels of listening, Communicating well in problem situations. Offered by Human Resources via our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) LifeMatters, RSVP for the Zoom link HERE

 

July 31, 2026 from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Being a Champion; Strategies for Getting Ahead

Career advancement begins long before the opportunity for promotion comes along. If you desire to get ahead in the workplace, focus on becoming an invaluable contributor to the organization. Content includes Qualities of a workplace champion, Building trust and relationships, Managing emotions, Demonstrating professionalism. Offered by Human Resources via our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) LifeMatters, RSVP for the Zoom link HERE

 

August 7, 2026 from 11AM - 12PM: Using your Employee Tuition Reduction/Fee Waiver benefit

Human Resources will host a presentation on the CSU Employee Tuition Reduction/Fee Waiver (Website) program on Friday, August 7th from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. via Zoom. This employee benefit provides an opportunity for eligible employees or their dependents to take classes at any CSU campus at a reduced rate. For employees, this can help with career development, undergraduate or graduate degrees. RVSP HERE

 

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DID YOU KNOW (from Human Resources):

Access your PayStubs, W2's and change your tax withholdings anytime using Cal Employee Connect

As a California State University (CSU) employee, you are paid through the California State Controller's Office. By using their website (https://cecpilot.sco.ca.gov/), you can download your pay stub or W2. To get started, register a new account on their website . Please refer to the User’s Guide for detailed instructions, as you'll need some information from your HR Self-Service portal on our Gateway to access your data.  For further questions, please feel free to contact the Payroll Representative for your area.

 

Find the help you may need anytime, via your EAP (therapy, financial consulting, references and more)

Did you know your Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers you (eight) 8 free visits with a local therapist, as well as a bunch of other ways to support you personally? Kickstart your personal wellness by taking advantage of this free benefit. Each person in your family who lives with you is also eligible for their own. Issues brewing at home? Teen angst? Parenting support? Addiction concerns? Depression, anxiety? Let your EAP benefit help you meet with a professional licensed provider. Options available by phone, virtual and in-person. Call (800) 367-7474 or access services on the website (https://hr.sfsu.edu/employee-assistance-program-eap), Password: sfsu.

Additionally, EAP offers more for you and your family such as unlimited work/life resources, referrals for childcare/eldercare, financial consulting for loan and debt management, legal consulting and lots of other support. Use these free services to get what you need, anytime. 

 

Connect with our campus employees via our Employee Resource Groups! 

Our Employee Resource Groups can help you find like-minded colleagues across campus who share common interests: join the Alumni Assoc., Black Faculty & Staff Assoc., LGBTQ Faculty/Staff/Allies, Parents Club, Chinese American Faculty & Staff Assoc., Staff Council, Raza Faculty & Staff Assoc., Fit Plus and more! Find them all here: https://hr.sfsu.edu/employee-resource-groups,

 

Nearing retirement? Turning 65 soon? Attend a Medicare Seminar (for CalPERS-eligible employees)

Kaiser Permanente is offering a webinar for CalPERS-eligible employees and retirees. You don’t need to be a Kaiser member to access these seminars. You'll learn how Medicare works: Parts A, B, C, and D, how to know if you are eligible, when to enroll in Medicare or switch plans. If you’re about to retire you’ll also learn about how your coverage can change when you retire and what to do if you plan to keep working after age 65. A question and answer session will be held at the end. A Kaiser Permanente consultant will conduct the webinar. This is open to employees/retirees with any CalPERS health carrier. Please register for workshops here (link) After registration, you will receive an email with log-in information. All webinars are recorded and you will receive a copy to watch on-demand.

 

Looking for Professional Development?

Check the Professional Development website here: https://hr.sfsu.edu/professional-development 

 

Keep Learning! How to use your Employee Fee Waiver

Take classes in-person or online at any CSU campus using your Employee Fee Waiver. You or your dependent can take up to two classes per semester. How-to presentations are offered 2 - 3 times a year, but you can find the information you need anytime on our webpage here: https://hr.sfsu.edu/employee-fee-waiver-tuition-reduction-program  

 

Keep Learning with OLLI for those 50+ 

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at SF State is an active community of peers age 50 and up engaged in learning through classes, interest groups and events. Stimulating and provocative six-week courses and short Mini Courses provide personal and social enrichment, taught by current and retired professors and other experts. Find more OLLI info here: https://olli.sfsu.edu/ 

 

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TRAINING AVAILABLE FROM OUR CAMPUS PARTNERS:

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SFSU Compliance Training Program under Section 504 and Title II        

SFSU is required to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided equal access to programs, services, activities, and physical spaces, both academic and non-academic. Resources and reporting options are publicly available on SFSU’s website and are regularly shared in employee and student training.  Human Resources’ Employee Accommodations office works in collaboration with Disability Programs and Resource Center (DPRC) to ensure compliance and support employees and students in navigating accommodation and access needs. For the full August 2025 Memo, find it HERE

We highly recommend the following trainings:

COMPLIANCE SHORT: Accommodating Disabilities

COMPLIANCE SHORT: Accommodating Disabilities 2

COMPLIANCE SHORT: Non-disability Accommodations

CSU-Serving Students with Disabilities: Introduction

Partnering with Services for Students with Disabilities Offices for Student Success

Introduction to disability and accessibility

Introduction to Web Accessibility

 

Accessible Document Training from the CSU:

This training course is available to all CSU employees, and it provides the core fundamentals for creating accessible Word and PowerPoint documents as well as some high-level best practices in regards to PDF documents. An optional Excel module has been added to the course. What you need to know about this course:

  • It consists of four self-paced online modules. ​Each module has a series of sections that include quizzes and an open book exam.
  • Time dedication required is between 2 to 4 hours per module and participants have a total of 180 business days (minus holidays) to complete all modules.
  • After successfully completing the course, a certificate of completion will be sent to the participant.

View the recorded WebAIM Course Kickoff Session​ (48:53 mins) to get a full description of the course. Find the training here: https://csyou.calstate.edu/Projects-Initiatives/ATI/Pages/CSUCO-Access-Doc-Training.aspx 

 

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Trainings

 

Active Threat Training

The San Francisco State University Police Department provides Active Threat Training to the campus community to better prepare our community in case of an active threat/shooter situation. Please refer to resources found on their website here (link). For more information about the training please contact: upd@sfsu.edu.

 

CPR/First Aid/AED training (all day)

The Environment, Health, and Safety Department at SFSU provides First Aid, CPR, and AED training to the campus community 3-4 times yearly.  First Aid/CPR/AED course trains participants to provide first aid, CPR, and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in a safe, timely, and effective manner. First Aid, CPR, and AED training is designed for anyone with little or no medical training or anyone who wants to be prepared for an emergency in any setting. Contact EHS @ sfehs@sfsu.edu for more information.

 

Stop the Bleed training

STOP the Bleed Training Learn techniques to help STOP THE BLEED (StB) in a bleeding emergency before professional emergency responders arrive. This could help save a life! This training session is being hosted by OES. Contact OES @ oes@sfsu.edu for more information or to schedule a training session.

 

Evacuation Chair training

Evacuation Chair Training is conducted by the SFSU Environment, Health, and Safety Department on a monthly as-needed basis to the campus community. Evac Chairs (Evacuation Chairs) is a universal evacuation solution for a smooth stairwell descent during an emergency. Designed to evacuate the disabled, elderly, pregnant, children, injured, blind, Epileptic, or the mobility impaired. Contact EHS @ sfehs@sfsu.edu for more information or to schedule a training session.

 

Financial Services Training Resources 

Financial Services offers training on various platforms, as needed for access to job-related specific tasks. Find them here (link)  

 

Information Technology Resources

Find links and tutorials for most campus software here: (LINK)

 

Watch Gator Games on campus!

Support our student teams by attending a free home game on campus. Look through the Gator Athletics website here: GatorSports. You can also check out the calendar and sort by your favorite sport, and choose Home to find games played on campus. Check out the Gator SPorts calendar here: GoGators website

 

Free-cycling office items on campus 

Join the campus ReUse listserv and recycle some of those office items taking up space or no longer needed so another department can benefit. It’s budget-friendly and sustainable! To join the listserv directly, email reuse-request@lists.sfsu.edu. To find all the interesting listservs across campus, check the SF State Distribution list website:  https://lists.sfsu.edu/sympa 

 

The Sutro Library 

The Sutro Library (the State Library’s San Francisco branch) is located at the top floor of the J. Paul Leonard Library.  It holds the original collection of Adolph Sutro (1830–1898), California businessman and San Francisco mayor. The library has a large collection of publications and items dating from the 13th to the 21st centuries as well as one of the largest genealogy collections in the U.S.  Adolph Sutro’s heirs donated his collection to the California State Library in 1913 with the requirement that the collection stay within the city of San Francisco. After operating in various locations for nearly a century, the Sutro Library moved to a permanent home at San Francisco State University in 2012. Check their website here: https://www.library.ca.gov/sutro/

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