Professional development and wellness and activity classes are offered this spring and all year around. Visit the calendar for course details and registration.

Navigating Fresno State

Pulling Reports on GradesFirst
Tuesday, April 6, 2 - 2:50 p.m., Library 3212
Let’s wrap up the semester! Interested in learning more about the reports you can run in GradesFirst? We will discuss what reports may be helpful for you while advising students and see how you can run them on GradesFirst.

Leadership Skills for Managers & Department Chairs

Dr. Bob Cipriano speaks worldwide on the topics of collegiality, civility and managing conflict. He served as a department chair for 28 years and is the author of Facilitating a Collegial Department in Higher Education: Strategies for Success and A Toolkit for Department Chair. (The following sessions will both be led by Dr. Cipriano.)

Facilitating a Collegial Department & University
Tuesday, April 4, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Library 2134
This workshop will explore collegiality and civility and provide tips and strategies to promote collegiality in departments and across the University.

Managing Conflict Within the Department
Wednesday, April 5, 9:00 am - 4:00 p.m., Library 2134
Discover the positive and negative effects of conflict, how to communicate with an angry person, the specific role and responsibilities of academic leaders, how to prepare for a meeting with a difficult person, the myths and realities of anger, and ways to prevent conflict.

Enhancing Your Technical Skills

Google Drive
Thursday, April 6, 10:30 am - 12:00 p.m., Library 2134
Friday, April 7, 10:00 - 11:30 am, Library 2134
Learn one of the many great programs Google has to offer with Google Drive. Keep your documents and spreadsheets in one place, accessible on any device, and easily share with colleagues to collaborate.

Music
Friday, April 7, 1:30 - 3:30 pm, DISCOVERe Hub
There are a number of apps you can use to stream and listen to music. Learn how to best use Spotify and Pandora to create individualized stations and playlists so you can enjoy the music you love anytime!

Developing A Healthy U

QPR Testing
Tuesday, April 4, 10 - 11:30 a.m., Library 2206
Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for college students between the ages of 18 and 24, but it is 100% preventable. These workshops will teach you to recognize and respond to the warning signs of suicide.

Starting a Walking Program
Wednesday, April 5, 12:15 - 12:45 p.m., Library 2206
Are you a busy student/ staff looking for an easy way to be more active? Attend our mini-workshop and learn how to start a walking program for fitness and better health. This workshop will cover health benefits of walking, determining fitness goals, tracking steps with a pedometer, and hydration and safety.

Winning With A Healthy Lifestyle
Fridays, Family Food Science 105, Noon - 12:50 pm
Winning With a Healthy Lifestyle is an eleven-week program designed to assist you with figuring out your basic nutrition, fitness and health needs. You are invited to attend weekly fifty minute sessions where nutrition and dietetic students, under the supervision of a Registered Dietitian, will help you track your daily food intake and exercise while assisting you with setting realistic and attainable goals. Weekly topics will include: Eating While Dining Out, How Much Should I Weigh, What are My Short and Long Term Goals and How to Eat Mindfully. Remember, each step you take for yourself leads you closer to health.

• April 7 - What Drives your Food Choices?
• April 21- Wildly Delicious and Nutritious Cooking Techniques
• April 28 - Meal Planning with MyPlate
• May 5 - Self Appreciation

Employee Activity Classes

• Circuit Training
  Monday, 12:10 - 12:50 p.m., ED10
  Wednesday, 12:10 - 12:50 p.m., ED360
• Pilates
  Tuesday, 12:10 - 12:40 p.m., Library 2134
  Thursday, 12:10 - 12:40 p.m., Library 2134
• Yoga
  Monday, 12:10 - 12:50 p.m., ED140

See the calendar for more details and registration.