The Employee Express

EODA/HR Bi-Weekly Newsletter

Debbie Jay

Lead Transfer Credit Evaluator

In her role for the Office of Admissions, Debbie is responsible for coordinating the timely and accurate evaluation of transfer credit from other postsecondary institutions, ensuring its most efficient use toward the completion of degree requirements. 

In her nomination, it was said that: "Debbie is a lead who goes above and beyond for the Department of Admissions. When she accepted to take over the role, she learned as much as she could about the process and procedures and was very patient, professional and knowledgeable. In addition, Debbie and our management team launched the first submission form for college advisors throughout the campus to submit transfer credit errors. Due to Debbie's hard work and well organized training on transfer credit, student's transfer credit were posted before orientation and advising appointments. Advisors sent Debbie messages of appreciation because newly enrolled students were able to get adequate advising and TCR errors submitted were corrected within three days or less."

Thank you, Debbie, for your 10 months of service and all you do for Cal Poly Pomona!

What do you like most about your job?

What do you like to do when you are not working?

What is a quick tip that you want the campus to know?

"Being new to Cal Poly Pomona, I like the challenges that I have encountered with transfer credit. Also, I like the interaction within the office in which we can always count on someone to help with a project. Finally, our office finds different ways to get the staff to be engaged together such as a Book, Foodie, Office Decor, and Netflix club. Sometimes, it will make people feel that it is okay to talk among other things besides work.  "

"My favorite thing to do when I am not working is to spend time with my 2-year old son watching Blippi and Baby Shark videos on YouTube. My other passion is to take care of my succulent collections. I'm always watching videos on how to care for succulents and waiting for my plumerias to bloom. Finally, I love to find new places to eat and try new food. I have a sweet tooth, so I always look for new dessert places and boba shops."

"Teamwork is extremely crucial in my job. Without the entire effort from the Office of Admissions' staff, our Transfer Credit team would not be successful. 

Communication is a key point in helping this new team become as successful as they are. Each day, we prosper from what we learn from each other everyday."

Selling Yourself, Selling Your Ideas

Identify and Prioritize Your Savings Goals

Personal Branding: Building Your Professional Presence

Tuesday October 25

11 a.m. - Noon

Tuesday October 25

Noon - 1 p.m.

Wednesday October 26

2- 3 p.m.

Learn with colleagues across the CSU! This program gives us a unique opportunity to extend campus classes beyond campus borders and offer a new way to share professional development across the CSU! Join CSU Northridge to learn how to evaluate the needs of your audience; choose an appropriate approach; and

concisely and clearly communicate your goal(s).

Join Fidelity Panelist, Hector Ruiz, to learn about strategies and tips on prioritizing and funding your specific savings goals, like buying a new home or car, saving for a child’s college, and more.

Click on the button above to provide information to register for this training session. You will receive an email confirmation of your registration.

Learn with colleagues across the CSU! This program gives us a unique opportunity to extend campus classes beyond campus borders and offer a new way to share professional development across the CSU! Join CSU East Bay to discuss the importance of personal branding in attaining your professional presence and aspired goals.

Success as a First Generation Professional

Student Timekeeping Training

Communicating with Impact

Thursday October 27

3 - 4 p.m.

Tuesday November 1

9 a.m. - Noon

Wednesday November 2

9 - 10:30 a.m.

Learn with colleagues across the CSU! This program gives us a unique opportunity to extend campus classes beyond campus borders and offer a new way to share professional development across the CSU! Join CSU Stanislaus to learn about potential barriers and strategies to address concerns as you transition from college to career.

Payroll Services is offering a Student Timekeeping training. This training will cover the student employee time reporting process, along with the department’s roles and responsibilities. A demo will be provided in PeopleSoft HR. All timekeepers and approvers are welcome to join!

Learn with colleagues across the CSU! This program gives us a unique opportunity to extend campus classes beyond campus borders and offer a new way to share professional development across the CSU! Join CSU Channel Islands to learn about The Communication Model, Personal Communication Styles, and Listening & Non-Verbal Communication.

Book Circle: Crucial Conversations

Attendance/Absence Management Training

Wednesday November 2

1 - 2 p.m.

Friday November 4

9 a.m. - Noon

Learn with colleagues across the CSU! This program gives us a unique opportunity to extend campus classes beyond campus borders and offer a new way to share professional development across the CSU! Join CSU Chancellor's Office to gain the tools to prepare for high-stakes situations, transform anger and hurt feelings into powerful dialogue, make it safe to talk about almost anything and be persuasive, not abrasive.

This training will cover the rules and regulations pertaining to time and attendance for staff and faculty. This training session is designed to assist new timekeepers and approvers with getting accustomed to their responsibilities. However, all timekeepers and approvers are welcome to join!

Join us in giving our Bronco colleagues a warm welcome to their new roles!

Scholarship Fest Wants You

Would you like to help make Scholarship Fest a success? Volunteer to be on a committee and award scholarships to deserving students. Email [email protected] with “Volunteer for Scholarship Committee” in the subject line.

Also, spread the word to students that this year we’re awarding more millions than ever! Hundreds of CPP scholarships worth millions of dollars are waiting for them to apply.

October is Filipino-American History Month

In 2009, Congress recognized October as Filipino-American History Month. Filipino Americans are the second-largest Asian American group in the nation and the third-largest ethnic group in California.

Celebrate the cultural month by learning more about the significant role Filipinos have played in American history.

Vacation Carry Forward Maximum

Please remind your employees that will have excess vacation balances on January 1 to make arrangements to use this time prior to December 31 to avoid forfeiture of hours. To authorize an employee to have vacation carryover above the maximum, please submit a Year End Vacation Carry-Forward Request form to Payroll Services before January 31, 2023. The request must include the signed approval of the HEERA manager and the division’s VP.

Do you have CPP Human Resources questions?

Do you need to request an employee reasonable accommodation? No problem, let us know by sending us an Employee Accommodation Request (opens in new window) or by calling (909) 869-4095.