The Employee Express

EODA/HR Bi-Weekly Newsletter

Val Otto

Administrative Analyst/Specialist

In her role as the Administrative Analyst/Specialist, Val supports the Academic Senate by planning, implementing, monitoring, and reporting all administrative responsibilities of the Academic Senate Office. She provides continuity in all operations of the Academic Senate Office in the face of changing Senate leadership on an annual basis.

In her nomination, it was said that, “Val exemplifies expert-level knowledge of university governance, leadership, academic and faculty policies and procedures. The Senate Analyst position is a complex role, but Val genuinely thrives and continues to excel year after year. All members of the Academic Senate past and present, thank Val Otto for her tireless service and strong dedication to the betterment of University governance."

Thank you, Val, for your 9 years of service and all you do for Cal Poly Pomona!

What do you like most about your job?



"I enjoy working with the faculty involved in the Academic Senate. I also enjoy doing the research requested of me, digging into the archives looking at old policies and the updates that have been made to them."

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

"The Academic Senate is the body that provides joint decision-making and consultation between administration and faculty. Any time someone refers to an academic policy, the Academic Senate was involved with vetting that policy and in some small way I contributed to that."

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

"I have various interests when not working - I like to walk the dog, hike, and sometimes do nothing but binge-watch a show. I am always trying to learn new things, currently, I am trying to learn to crotchet, which is easier said than done."

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

Save the date for the 2023 Staff Appreciation Week (SAW) from Tuesday May 30th to Friday June 2nd! Staff Council is delighted to invite all CPP staff to participate in Staff Appreciation Week festivities. SAW 2023 will commence with a kick-off luncheon on Tuesday, May 30th at Centerpointe followed by various workshops offered to CPP staff throughout the week.

Thank you to Cal Poly Pomona Enterprise for supporting our efforts this year and providing staff appreciation perks which will be available at various CPP Dining retail locations. Stay tuned for more details!

Calling all Broncos! Are you looking to advance your career? 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.

See something that a colleague would be great at? We encourage you to refer other qualified candidates to these positions. By doing so, you can help build a strong, talented community here at Cal Poly Pomona. Let's work together to create a thriving community and advance our careers here at Cal Poly Pomona! Don't wait - visit our website today and see where your career can take you.

Our CARE Center is growing and hiring for 2 new roles! The CARE Center serves as a first-stop location for any student seeking assistance with basic needs and wellbeing services. These positions will manage student cases, create action plans for students, triage concerns, and make appropriate referrals to campus resources to support the wellness and success of students of concern. We're seeking student services professionals who are committed to creating a culture of care where all students have the tools and resources to achieve their personal and academic goals. Don't miss out, apply today!

7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Various Days

1 - 5 p.m.

Franklin Covey’s 7 Habits helps employees apply timeless principles of effectiveness to improve interpersonal communication, take initiative, establish greater trust, strengthen relationships, increase influence, and balance key priorities. This course is a three part session that will take place on May 10, May 17 and May 31. Participants must attend all three sessions to receive credit.

Benefits Information Session

Tuesday May 16

9 - 11:30 a.m.

The benefits information sessions are for new hire and newly eligible faculty/lecturers.

The session will explain benefit eligibility, enrollment opportunities, deadlines, and an explanation of the health, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible benefits, and other CSU related benefits.

Career Center

Tuesday May 16

Noon - 12:45 p.m.

Come one, come all, to the final Walk and Talk with a Leader of the 22’-23’ academic year. Director Tracee Passeggi takes us on a tour through the new and improved Career Center. Learn about the new Clothing Closet with Basic Needs, providing students with professional outfits to help them look and feel confident. Tracee will teach us about the career readiness initiative, and how it connects to President Coley’s strategic plan. The revamped Career Center shares a space with the Care Center, making it a one-stop shop for students.

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

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.

Click the button below to sign up!

Asian, Pacific Islander, Desi American Heritage Month

Jewish-American Heritage Month

APIDA heritage month seeks to recognize the achievements and contributions of individuals within the APIDA community. We recommend celebrating APIDA Heritage Month by watching documentaries about APIDA histories and checking out the list of events CPP is hosting to celebrate APIDA Heritage Month.

Jewish American Heritage Month honors Jewish Americans and their contributions to the United States. If you’ve never celebrated Jewish American Heritage Month before, consider participating by visiting a Jewish museum or a site of historical interest. Please visit the Library of Congress website to learn more and participate in virtual events.

Older Americans Month

Faculty & Staff Summer Conference

May 2023 marks the 60th anniversary of Older Americans Month. This diversity month celebrates Americans over age 65 and acknowledges their contributions to society. Fun fact, according to the Administration for Community Living, in 2020, 10.6 million (19.4%) of Americans age 65, and older were in the labor force (working or actively seeking work). Please visit the U.S. Census Bureau to learn more about key statistics relating to older Americans.

Join us this summer as the Office of Academic Innovation hosts a summer conference welcoming faculty and staff from both Cal Poly Pomona and all interested faculty and staff from Southern California. This conference will consist of three tracks on Pathways to the Future: Exploring the Intersection of Learning, Work, and Community. The Office of Academic Innovation and the NSF INVEST grant will cover the registration costs for all Cal Poly Pomona faculty and staff with promo code “CPP2023”.

New EODA/HR Forms in ServiceNow

EODA/HR Operations is launching two new forms in ServiceNow to centralize our documentation and improve the submission process for the end user.

By integrating our forms into ServiceNow, it allows our team to track submission and streamline the workflow process.

Student Resignation Form

Please complete the Student Resignation form when a student assistant’s resignation or termination date has been determined. This form should be submitted at least a week prior to the student's last day worked so that Payroll can issue the students final paycheck.

Correction to Working Title Form

Please complete the Correction to Working Title form only if the working title for a Staff or MPP was not updated based on a previously submitted employee action change (e.g., IRP, Reclass, Reassignment, Recruitment, Other).

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.