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!

Join us for a session covering important updates to your benefits for the upcoming year. Whether you’re considering making a change or simply want to understand what’s new for 2027, this session will help you prepare for Open Enrollment.

Topics will include:

• What’s changing for 2027
• New health plan rates
• Your benefit options and choices
• How and when to make changes
• Important Open Enrollment dates and deadlines

Please note that all three sessions will cover the same topics.

Coffee with Development

HR Customer Service Center Temporary Closure

Come meet your University Development team for an informal conversation about the exciting work happening across campus. Learn about current initiatives, explore opportunities for collaboration, share ideas, and ask questions about the team's work, services, and impact. Whether you're simply curious or looking to connect, all faculty and staff are welcome!

Please note that the HR Customer Service Center will be temporarily closed on Monday, August 31, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. while our team participates in the President's Listening Tour. If you need assistance during this closure, please call (909) 869-3733. We will resume normal operations promptly following the event.

9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance - 25th Anniversary

Community Creative Space

Data Analytics First-Year Experience Learning Community

Join the Center for Community Engagement in honoring the 25th anniversary of September 11 through a meaningful day of service through Shoes That Fit in Upland. Volunteers will sort and prepare shoes for children in the community while honoring those who risked their lives on September 11.

Join the Office of Interdisciplinary Ethics Studies for Community Creative Space, a monthly gathering where students, faculty, staff, and Pomona community members can write, create, reflect, and build meaningful connections. Sessions will be held September 12, October 10, and November 14 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Community Innovation Hub.

We would like to invite you to participate in the Data Analytics First-Year Experience Learning Community, an opportunity for faculty and staff who teach or work with first-year students. Participants will explore student data, build skills in data analytics and Tableau, and work together to identify data-informed strategies to support our first year students. Deadline is Friday, August 28.

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!

Leading Beyond Yourself: Coaching for Impact

AI: Real or Fake

Multipliers

Thursday August 27

2 - 4 p.m.

Monday September 28

10 - 11 a.m.

Thursday October 1

10 - 11 a.m.

Whether you lead a team, mentor students, or support colleagues, intentional coaching makes a difference. Based on Franklin Covey's 6 Critical Practices for Leading a Team, this session explores effective one-on-ones and coaching conversations that build trust, develop talent, and improve performance.

Discover how to tell the difference between credible, human-created content and low-quality “AI slop.” Learn practical tips for spotting common AI-generated patterns, questioning what you see online, evaluating sources, and identifying content that may be misleading, inaccurate, or created without meaningful human thought, creativity, or oversight behind it.

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.

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.