The Employee Express

EODA/HR Bi-Weekly Newsletter

Welcome to this edition of The Employee Express! Here’s a quick look at what’s inside:

If you have content you'd like to share - whether it’s an event, achievement, or important information for our CPP community - feel free to submit your content to the Newsletter Content Submission Form. Enjoy reading, and thank you for all that you do!

As Concert Specialist and Publicist for the Music Department, Dalia Puentes brings creativity, warmth, and professionalism to every concert and event she manages. She oversees the planning, promotion, and execution of all departmental performances - coordinating event logistics, scheduling rehearsals, managing ticketing and front-of-house operations, and leading a talented team of student assistants. Dalia also directs the department’s publicity efforts by designing and distributing promotional materials, managing social media and the weekly newsletter, submitting events to campus and community outlets, and ensuring consistent, engaging branding across all platforms.

In her nomination, a colleague shared:

“Dalia consistently goes above and beyond in her role, embodying our Principles of Community through her dedication, creativity, and collaborative spirit. Her creativity and attention to detail brighten up our department, bringing warmth and professionalism to every event and interaction. She is a joy to work with and a huge asset to our department, uplifting everyone around her with her positive energy and thoughtful contributions. Whether coordinating music events, supporting student engagement, or communicating with grace, she makes a positive impact every day.”

Thank you, Dalia, for your 2 years of service and for the creativity, care, and enthusiasm you bring to the Music Department and the Cal Poly Pomona community!

What do you like most about your job?

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

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

"My favorite part is getting to exercise my creativity when designing the various posters, flyers, and social media posts for the 25+ events we have a semester. I also like that I get to work on such a beautiful campus. When I need a break, it's nice to be able to step outside and take a walk around so many trees."

"Music events are open to everyone! Come and experience one of our amazing performances that our student musicians work so hard to present! Mariachi, Jazz, Classical, Black Music Showcase - we have something for all music tastes!"

"I enjoy being out in nature - usually hiking one of the many paths at Bonelli Regional Park in San Dimas - with my husband, my dog (Bonelli), and my 2 birds (Benito & Yoshi)."

Do you know someone who shines at Cal Poly Pomona? Nominate a colleague who goes above and beyond, embodies our Principles of Community, and makes a positive impact every day. Let’s celebrate the exceptional team members who inspire us all!

Get Ready for CHRS!

Exciting changes are coming! Cal Poly Pomona will launch the Common Human Resources System (CHRS) on March 23, 2026 (Note: This is an update from the original launch date of March 16, 2026). This modernized version of PeopleSoft will streamline HR processes across the CSU. Stay informed through upcoming webinars, The Employee Express, and the CHRS website for updates, timelines, and resources.

Walk and Talk to the Kellogg Manor

Wednesday December 17

12 - 1 p.m.

Step back in time with us on a guided tour of the historic Cal Poly Pomona Manor House - built in 1926 and once home to W.K. Kellogg. Enjoy its Spanish-style charm, hilltop views, and rich history. Space is limited, so please register only if you can attend.

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

Employee Affinity Groups (EAG) bring together Cal Poly Pomona employees who share common identities, interests, or goals. The purpose is to foster belonging, connection, and collaboration across campus. These employee-led groups create spaces for support, networking, and professional growth and help make CPP an even more inclusive and engaged community. If you are interested in joining an existing group or starting a new one, visit our Employee Affinity Group website.

Exploring Interest: Peer Grief Support Group for Faculty and Staff

Grief touches everyone, yet few workplaces offer a space to process loss together. Our campus is exploring the formation of an Employee Affinity Group: Peer Grief Support Group - a confidential and compassionate setting for faculty and staff to share experiences of loss and mutual support.

Facilitated by a certified grief support specialist with extensive experience leading grief groups, this peer-based space will focus on connection, reflection, and shared healing. Meetings may be held monthly during U-Hour.

If you are interested in participating or learning more, please contact Diana Saldana by emailing desaldana@cpp.edu or calling (909) 869-2209.

2026 Office of Academic Innovation Winter Institute

Annual Compliance Training Reminder

Manor House Winter Festival & Market

The Office of Academic Innovation invites Cal Poly Pomona faculty and staff to attend the 2026 Winter Institute: Cultivating Partnerships for Inclusive Academic Excellence. This two-day event will highlight the Kellogg Honors College as a model for collaboration, inclusive mentorship and student success. Register by Friday, Dec. 12 at to join the conversation and earn a digital badge recognizing your commitment to inclusive excellence.

All employees must complete required compliance trainings by December 31, 2025. Courses include CSU Discrimination, Harassment & Retaliation Prevention (Non-Supervisors/Supervisors), Gender Equity & Title IX, CSU Workplace Violence Prevention, Injury & Illness Prevention Program, and Avoiding Conflicts of Interest.

Log in to CPP Learning to review your assigned trainings and track your progress. Need help? Email cpplearning@cpp.edu.

Step into the holiday spirit at the Manor House Winter Festival! Enjoy free hot chocolate, popcorn, and seasonal treats while touring one of Cal Poly Pomona’s most historic landmarks. Shop Bronco-made gifts from campus programs, support the Poly Pantry with canned food donations, sponsor Thanksgiving meals for students, and contribute to the Rose Float and Staff Council Toy Drive. Celebrate the season, support student success, and experience the warmth of the Bronco community - all in one festive afternoon.

Personal Care and Sock Drive For Sherman Indian High School

Celebrating the Fall Harvest

2025 Physical Search for Human Remains and Native American Items

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, CPP Tribal Relations is collecting alcohol-free personal care items, school supplies, blankets, and socks for students at Sherman Indian High School in Riverside. Donations are accepted Nov. 3-18, 9 a.m. -4 p.m. at the Student Services Building East, Native American Student Center (26-105), or during the Harvest Dinner on Nov. 18, 6-9 p.m. in the BSC Ursa Major.

Celebrate the season at the Annual Native Harvest Dinner on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, from 6-9 p.m. in the Bronco Student Center - Ursa Major. Enjoy Native American foods, music, games, dancing, and special guests. Donations of school and hygiene supplies for students at Sherman Indian High School in Riverside are welcome. The event is free, but registration is required.

In the President’s message sent November 4, 2025, all employees are required to physically inspect all areas under their control or management for any human remains or Native American cultural items and report findings by December 1, 2025, using the online Physical Survey for Human Remains and Native American Cultural Items Results Form. This effort ensures compliance with NAGPRA and CalNAGPRA.

Attendance/Absence Management Training

Student Timekeeper/Time Approver Training

If you haven't participated in Absence Management Training before, please register and take a look at this new self-paced training. 

• Timekeeper Training for Staff & Faculty
• Time Approver Training for Staff & Faculty
• Paycheck Coordinator Training

This training is required before timekeeper or approver access can be granted in PeopleSoft HR.

If you haven't participated in Student Timekeeping Training before, please register and take a look at this new self-paced training. 

• Timekeeper Training for Student Employees
• Time Approver Training for Student Employees

This training is required before timekeeper or approver access can be granted in PeopleSoft HR.