The Employee Express
EODA/HR Bi-Weekly Newsletter
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One Team Award Nominations Open!
We are excited to announce that the One Team Award nomination period is officially open! This program, recognizing cross-departmental and cross-divisional teams — large and small — will return this year, with the nomination period for the second annual One Team Award running through Monday, June 6. University President Soraya M. Coley will announce the winner at Fall Convocation on Monday, August 22. We look forward to seeing your submission!
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Stephanie is the Senior Marketing Communications Specialist in Strategic Communications and has been with CPP for four years. She manages university-wide marketing communications (marcomm) efforts and campaigns. One of her most notable projects has been Scholarship Fest, which last year received an Award of Excellence from the LA Chapter of Public Relations Society of America. She also helps campus partners communicate in ways that inspire communities to take action. She was a wonderful collaborative partner in the creation of this newsletter, The Employee Express! If your shop would like some help, don't hesitate to reach out to her. Thank you for all you do, Stephanie! | |
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What do you like most about your job?
"I love working with Strategic Communications. I love being on a team with so much heart and talent that's striving to engage, inform and inspire."
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What is a quick tip that you want the campus to know?
"SMART goals are key. Start with what you want to achieve and what you want your communities to do. Then, choose tactics to try to achieve that, and don't forget to measure the outcomes to improve future efforts."
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What do you like to do when you are not working?
"I love hanging out with my honey and my dog Molly. During the pandemic, the amazing produce at the Farm Store inspired me to learn how to cook. Sharing delicious food with family and friends is the best."
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Mind and Heart Lab's Weekly Meditation | |
Laughter is the Best Medicine | |
Lights, Camera, Staff Appreciation | |
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Thursday May 19 and 26
Noon to 12:50 p.m.
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Thursday May 19
2 to 3 p.m.
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May 23 to 26
Various Times
| | The Mind and Heart Lab offers free weekly meditation group sessions every Thursday at noon led by Venerable Sophon or an associate Monk from the Dhammakaya International Meditation Center (DIMC). The session will be held in person at The Mind and Heart Lab / Building 41 Room 11 or virtually at the link above. | | |
Do you often feel bogged down? Stressed?
Remember when we were kids and there was a time every day just to play together and have fun?
Put down your pen; get up from your computer and discover once again the de-stressing value of laughter and play.
| | Staff Council is delighted to announce Staff Appreciation Week (SAW), back with in-person events for the first time in two years. You are invited to enjoy various “red carpet” workshops throughout the week such as DIY flower arrangements, cooking demonstrations, as well as the culminating luncheon on Thursday, May 26. | |
Make the Most of Your Retirement Savings | |
Absence Management Training | |
Student Timekeeping Training | |
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Tuesday May 31
Noon to 1 p.m.
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Wednesday June 1
9 a.m. to Noon
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Tuesday June 7
9 a.m. to Noon
| | If you want to save more for retirement, learn how to maximize your retirement savings, ways to save for retirement beyond your workplace savings plan, and steps you can take today to get prepared for retirement. | | This training will cover the rules and regulations pertaining to time and attendance for staff and faculty and is designed to assist new timekeepers and approvers with getting accustomed to their responsibilities. All timekeepers and approvers are welcome to join! | | 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! | |
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New HR Customer Service Request Form
The HR Customer Service Center (CSC) is transitioning general inquiries to ServiceNow beginning Wednesday, June 1.
In order to enrich the HR customer service experience for the campus community, EODA/HR Operations has been working on an Employee Services portal. This platform will provide both internal and external customers the opportunity to submit and track their requests to our departments.
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Student Paychecks
Student paycheck pick-up will occur on Friday, May 20. Paycheck coordinators must pick-up student checks at the Cashier’s Office windows 2 or 4 from 11 a.m. to noon. It is important to arrive between that window because the Cashier's Office will close at noo that day.
Paychecks must be made available on Friday, May 20. Please inform your students on where and what time they can pick-up their checks from your office. Departments/colleges may mail checks to students at their request. You may ask your students to provide a pre-paid envelope with their mailing address.
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CELEBRATING OUR GRADUATES | |
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Ariana Ramos Herrera
Student Employment Specialist
Payroll and Benefits
BA in Psychology
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Vivian Ornelas
Student Assistant
EODA/HR Ops Internship Program
BS, Business Administration (Mgmt. & HR); Minor in Computer Information Systems
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What is your favorite CPP memory?
When I was offered an employment position right after finishing my last final. It was rewarding to know that the institution I poured so much time and effort into recognized that and was now willing to let me put those skills I learned to work.
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What is your favorite CPP memory?
My favorite memory at CPP is studying for finals at Einstein Bagels with my friends. We were all so stressed but having so much fun at the same time.
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Monika Brands
Fee Waiver Coordinator
Benefits
MBA
What is your favorite CPP memory?
Having the opportunity to graduate in the same College of Business commencement ceremony with my valedictorian brother, Andrew Brands!
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John I. Gungon
Lead, Talent Acquisition Specialist
MBA
What is your favorite CPP memory?
My favorite memory at CPP was helping to create Innovation Weekend for students during the pandemic in lieu of study abroad.
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Stephany Soria
Lead, HRIS Business Analyst
MBA
Advice for employees looking to go back to school.
You can do it! The hardest part about anything is starting, once you’ve started, you’ll realize it wasn’t as difficult as it appeared to be.
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May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
In the mid-1970’s former Capitol Hill staff, Jeanie Jew, shared her idea for Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month with NY Congressman Frank Horton. Jeanie was concerned about the lack of recognition given to Asian/Pacific Americans and thought about ways to promote public awareness of the contributions of Asian/Pacific Americans.
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Direct Deposit Posting Date for May Payday
The Direct Deposit posting date for May Payday is Wednesday, June 1. Paycheck Coordinators must pick-up and distribute physical checks on Tuesday, May 31.
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Federal Work Study Pay
The Federal Work Study will receive their checks on Wednesday, June 15, with student/positive payday.
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Memorial Day Holiday
Memorial Day Holiday will be observed on Monday, May 30. University offices and departments will be closed.
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When do allotments for Federal Work Study students end?
Allotments for Spring 2022 Federal Work Study ends on Tuesday, May 31. If you have a student employee being paid by their spring allotment during the month of May, their academic year 2021/2022 agreement will remain active through Tuesday, May 31.
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What if a student wants to resign from their Federal work study position before the semester ends?
If a student employee plans to or does resign prior to Tuesday, May 31, notify the Federal Work Study Program Specialist, Lupe Linares, at glinares@cpp.edu as soon as possible to ensure timely processing and approval.
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When do student employees receive their final pay for the semester?
Student Employees will receive their final checks on Friday, May 20.
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Have more 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. | | | | |
