The Employee Express

EODA/HR Bi-Weekly Newsletter

In our last edition we kicked off the start of "Life Outside of Work" with My Pet and Me. 

Check out the submissions below!

Tune In to The Commute

The theme for our next edition will be Tune In to The Commute. Send in a photo of songs, albums, podcasts or even audiobooks that you listen to during your commute to work. Have fun and be creative! 

Lissa Bilau

Access & Accommodations Analyst

Disability Resource Center

In her role as the Access and Accommodations Analyst for the Disability Resource Center, Lissa assists faculty and staff with their policies and procedures. Lissa participates in outreach and tabling events for the DRC to assist incoming and current students. Additionally, she works with students daily on how to use their accommodations on campus.

In her nomination, it was said that, “Lissa is the first point of contact for all DRC students, parents/guardians, and faculty. She takes extra time to listen and ask good questions. She often will connect students to services beyond the DRC that can assist them with their success at CPP. Lissa has accepted being trained in almost every position at DRC - she is the DRC's "utility player"!"

Thank you, Krystal, for your 5 years 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?

"It is in my nature to be helpful so working at the DRC allows me to help students on a daily basis. I love our team and our amazing student assistants."

"I love thrift shopping and going to see live music with my husband and friends (My husband also has a band). I love spending time with my kids. Since my husband and I have a lot of children and pets between us, we like to escape to Ventura or Pioneertown and stay a weekend now and then."

"Not all students have a disability that you can see. Know about our resources at the DRC so you can refer students that need to connect with us."

Is there an employee who you believe goes above and beyond for Cal Poly Pomona?

Discover your Strengths

Principles of Supervision

Multipliers

Friday February 24

9 a.m. - Noon

Monday February 27

2 - 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday March 7

9 a.m. - Noon

The Discover Your Strengths workshop will help you discover and develop your natural strengths and talents to bring out your best self. Through engaging discussion and applicable exercises, we will focus on your signature strengths and how to best leverage them to increase your effectiveness as an individual and as a team member. 

This program is designed for managers, supervisors, and leads who are either new to supervising others or already manage a team but need a “refresher". This interactive, workshop-style course covers fundamental supervision skills. It was formerly a 2-day in-person course, but it is now online (asynchronous and synchronous) over a 2 or 3-week period. Participants must attend all 7 sessions to receive credit for the course.

In the Multiplier sessions you will be introduced to concepts that will support you with inspiring your staff and peers to stretch themselves to reach new levels of success! You will acquire skills to recognize and use untapped talent, revitalize enthusiasm, and encourage innovation. The multiplier sessions will put you on the path to become a multiplier and continue to support your growth and Cal Poly Pomona.

Unconscious Bias

Emergenetics

Crucial Conversations

Wednesday April 5

9 a.m. - Noon

Thursday April 13

9 a.m. - Noon

Tuesday April 18

Various times

Bias is a natural part of the human condition, of how the brain works. It affects how we made decisions, engage with others, and respond to situations, often limiting potential.

Discover how to notice and adjust for bias and act with courage to make real change.

Emergenetics is defined as patterns of thinking and behaving that emerge from ones genetic blueprint and life experiences. The Emerge Profile is a seven-attribute model based on questionnaire results which identifies ones energy around thinking and behaving in a certain way. The Emerge session will explore an individual’s strengths and preferences for getting work done.

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. What is a crucial conversation? A crucial conversation is a discussion where the stakes are high, opinions vary, and emotions run strong. Participants must attend all 4 sessions to receive credit for the course.

Arabian Horse Center

Tuesday March 14

Noon - 12:45 p.m.

Come join us at the historic Arabian Horse Center! Learn about the center's fascinating history from Executive Director, John Lambert, during the March Walk and Talk with a Leader! As a trainer of Arabian and Half-Arabian horses for nearly 20 years, John will share his extensive knowledge of these beautiful horses. Come learn about Cal Poly Pomona’s Arabian Breeding program, the shows and events that feature our horses, and the hands-on learning provided to our students. Don’t miss your opportunity to experience Cal Poly Pomona’s purebred Arabian Saddle Seat horses up close.

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

Do you have interesting facts about CPP? Submit them below!

Bronco Bingo

The Restaurant at Kellogg Ranch

MediaVision Open House

It's spring and time to explore campus! Encourage students to participate in Bronco Bingo to familiarize themselves with campus and win prizes this semester!

Download the bingo card and take a photo of each activity! After you complete a bingo line or cover the whole board, post on your public Instagram or Twitter and tag #BroncoBingo. Last day to participate is March 10.

The Restaurant at Kellogg Ranch is now open for Spring Semester!

RKR is a student-operated restaurant, serving both lunch and dinner. Open Tuesdays through Fridays, you can either make a reservation for lunch from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or for dinner from 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. 

Are you looking for creative ways to engage your students? Then check out MediaVision, the video department on campus!

MediaVision will be holding an open house event on Tuesday, March 21 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.! Head over to 98-B1-262 to visit the studios, take part in interactive video demos, and collaborate with fellow faculty and staff to discover innovative solutions for your classroom.

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.