The Employee Express
EODA/HR Bi-Weekly Newsletter
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Happy Thursday Broncos! Thank you for tuning in to another edition of The Employee Express, created specifically for our employees here at Cal Poly Pomona. The October 5th issue of our newsletter includes a new Employee Spotlight of two amazing CPP employees, the launch of our 6th Annual Halloween Fundraising Event, new EODA/HR events and CPP career opportunities, 10 employees recruited to new positions on campus, and several updates and reminders. Have a great weekend and find a way to celebrate National Do Something Nice Day! 💛
Leah Espinoza, Editor, The Employee Express
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Debbie Honjiyo
Coordinator DHH Services and Lead Realtime Captioner
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Liz Volz
Coordinator DHH Services and Lead Realtime Captioner
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In their nomination, it was said that, "these team leads have been at Cal Poly Pomona for over 28 years each and have been Lead Captioners & DHH (Deaf & Hard of Hearing) Coordinators for almost 6 years! They have made sure that 45 classes (on average/each semester) get covered with Realtime Captioning (RTC) services. That number of classes covered is equivalent to 120 classroom hours of captioning per week! Debbie and Liz also work in the classroom providing captioning (access) as well. If staff call in sick, they have managed to cover classes with only 15 hourly RTC’s. They consistently go above and beyond to assure access to DHH students and to maintain equity. Their level of commitment to their work is why our DHH students have a high graduation rate. | |
When the pandemic hit, Debbie and Liz found a way to provide this service remotely with new technology and ended up becoming popular among other CSU campuses helping them set up their technologies to transition to “virtual” learning modalities. It is because of their leadership that the DHH-RTC Services area had a smooth transition when the pandemic hit and students didn’t skip a beat with access. | |
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It is amazing to see Debbie and Liz work and how their services are rendered, almost like top secret agents in class. I wanted to highlight their service & dedication to the DHH students and to Cal Poly Pomona because their commitment to this service never gets recognized. Thank you for being a fantastic team and for your commitment to providing this important service for DHH students, staff, & faculty at CPP!" | |
Thank you, Debbie and Liz, for your 28 years of service and all you do for Cal Poly Pomona! | |
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What do you like most about your job?
Debbie and Liz: "We enjoy the variety of lecture topics and helping hard-of-hearing students achieve their educational goals."
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What is a quick tip that you want the campus to know?
Debbie and Liz: "We have worked in classes of every major, from A-Z, Anthropology to Zoology."
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What do you like to do when you are not working?
Debbie: "I enjoy following NBA games, baking, and card-making."
Liz: "Spending time with family, friends & my dogs."
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Is there an employee who you believe goes above and beyond for Cal Poly Pomona? | | |
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Calling all Broncos! Are you looking to advance your career or refer a colleague to a position at CPP? Look no further than our career opportunities website! These positions offer a unique opportunity to grow within the university and take on new challenges while leveraging your existing knowledge and experience. Let's work together to create a thriving community and advance our careers here at Cal Poly Pomona! | |
Attendance/Absence Management Training | |
Learning with a Leader: Dr. Berit Givens | |
Open Enrollment Information Session | |
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Thursday October 5
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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Thursday October 5
1 - 2 p.m.
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Thursday October 5
2 - 3:30 p.m.
| | The Attendance/Absence Management Training is hosted by Payroll Services and will cover the rules and regulations pertaining to time and attendance for staff and faculty. Please note that training is required before timekeeper or approver access is granted in PeopleSoft HR. | | The Learning with a Leader series aims to give participants an opportunity to learn more about our leaders on campus and their leadership philosophy. In this session, Dr. Berit Givens, Department Chair of Mathematics and Statistics, will share her leadership journey with us. | | Open Enrollment is your annual opportunity to review your benefits to ensure they continue to meet your personal and family needs. This session will provide updates/changes for the 2024 plan year, and answer questions about your benefits and Open Enrollment. | | |
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Benefits Information Session | |
Building Confidence in Customer Service Series | |
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Thursday October 12
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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Tuesday October 17
9 - 11:30 a.m.
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Tuesday October 17
2 - 4 p.m.
| | Crucial Conversations teaches skills for creating alignment and agreement by fostering open dialogue around high-stakes, emotional, and risky topics, for all levels of the organization. By learning to speak and be heard, you’ll surface the best ideas, make the highest-quality decisions, and then act on your decisions with unity and commitment. | | Learn an in depth understanding of benefits offered by the Cal State University. Receive step by step instructions on how to enroll and where to locate benefit information. We encourage attendance to assist in forming an educated decision on which benefit plan options are best for you as well as your retirement plan. | | This two-part session in customer service is designed to equip participants with essential skills and techniques to enhance customer service interactions. Throughout the training, participants will learn, practice, and apply customer service techniques that aim to create a more enjoyable experience for all involved parties. | |
Designing Presentations for Results | |
Attendance/Absence Management Training | |
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Thursday October 26
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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Thursday November 2
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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Thursday November 2
1 - 3 p.m.
| | You have a presentation to deliver! A goal you have is delivering a presentation that's practical and results-oriented. Is there a design approach you can follow to prepare a results-oriented presentation? Yes, there is! This workshop will cover the Backward Design approach for preparing presentations, trainings, or lessons. This session will include lecture and small group activities. | | The Attendance/Absence Management Training is hosted by Payroll Services and will cover the rules and regulations pertaining to time and attendance for staff and faculty. Please note that training is required before timekeeper or approver access is granted in PeopleSoft HR. | | The mission of a Fearless Campus is to create a supportive, inclusive, equitable and psychologically safe campus environment with a common purpose of enabling performance, commitment, and retention for all members of the campus community (leadership, faculty, staff, and students). | |
Join us in giving our Bronco colleagues a warm welcome to their new roles! | | |
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October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month | | Register today to come and support Cal Poly Pomona’s students as they present their signature PolyX experiences at the 6th Annual PolyX Showcase on Thursday, November 16, 2023, from 11:30AM-1:30PM at Ursa Major! Students will be sharing their research via poster presentations. FREE lunch will be provided to the first 200 who register! | | National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) celebrates the contributions of America's workers with disabilities past and present and showcases supportive, inclusive employment policies and practices. NDEAM recognizes the important role people with disabilities play in a diverse and inclusive American workforce. This year's theme "Advancing Access and Equity". | |
Discounted Pumpkin Festival Tickets | |
CPP Symposium on AI in the Classroom and Beyond | | Cal Poly Pomona students and employees can get discounted admission tickets for the annual Pumpkin Festival with their Bronco ID! Enjoy all the pumpkin patch, corn maze, petting farm, and much more! The festival runs from Fridays through Sundays, starting September 30 through October 29. | | Mark your calendars for the "AI in the Classroom and Beyond" in-person symposium on Friday, November 3 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the CBA. This event will provide insights into the ethical, practical, and pedagogical aspects of artificial intelligence in education. | |
Do you need to request an employee reasonable accommodation? No problem, let us know by sending us an Employee Accommodation Request or by calling 909-869-4095. | | | | |
