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Online Toolkits

The Office of Organizational Excellence has put together a number of toolkits to support you and your professional development with a variety of courses from CSU Learn, LinkedIn Learning modules and articles. Toolkit topics include:

• COVID-19
• Developing Your Best Professional Self
• Difficult Conversations
• Leadership Skills
• Microsoft Office
• Mindful Meeting Meditations
• Principles of Community
• Technology Resources
• Tools for Managers
• Tools for Student Assistants
• Working Virtually
• Work/Life Balance

Toolkits can be found in the "Online Resources" section of the Organizational Excellence webpage.

Make sure to register through CSU Learn to receive the Zoom links and have the course added to your calendar.

Enhancing Your Technical Skills

OU Campus
9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Mondays
1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays
Learn how to navigate OU Campus and post text, photos, graphics, and tables to your campus websites. Trainings are 1-on-1, please register on CSU Learn to reserve your spot and submit a ticket to request training: fresnostate.edu/websupport.

Introduction to DocuSign
9 – 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, June 16
9 – 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, June 23
9 – 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, June 30
Learn how to navigate DocuSign to send documents for signature and manage workflows to each recipient. DocuSign is a suite of services to help in obtaining electronic signatures and managing digital transactions.

Introduction to Zoom
10 – 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 17, Zoom
Everything you want to know about Zoom but you couldn't get on Zoom to figure out how to ask!

DocuSign Templates, PowerForms, and Bulk Send
9 – 9:45 a.m. Thursday, June 18
9 – 9:45 a.m. Thursday, June 25
Create templates to provide streamlined processes. Distribute a link to a PowerForm to capture signatures and data from an on-demand form. Easily send the same documents for signature to a large number of receipts using bulk send. DocuSign is a suite of services to help in obtaining electronic signatures and managing digital transactions.

Zooming In (Advanced Zoom)
10 – 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 24, Zoom
In this session we will go in depth on using Zoom features like Breakout Rooms, Virtual Cameras, and Managing Webinars. We will also explore using Zoom in conjunction with Google Apps.

Virtual Learning

Understanding & Overcoming Implicit Bias in Higher Education and the Workplace (CSU’s Got Talent webcast)
10 – 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 16
While most people in the United States sincerely reject prejudice and discrimination, many of us exhibit patterns of unwitting bias in our thoughts, feelings, and actions – and displays of explicit intergroup hostility and division are increasingly visible as well. This interactive session will explore the social, cultural, and psychological origins of intergroup biases, and the most problematic effects such biases can have in higher education and the workplace. We will also explore strategies that individuals and institutions of higher learning can employ to combat prejudice, stereotyping and discrimination.

Deception Detection
10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 17, Zoom
Join Dr. Daniel Bernard, executive director of Continuing and Global Education, for an engaging conversation and practical tips on Detecting Deception. This presentation will include an overview of how to detect deceptive communication, including nonverbal indicators, communication patterns, and common misconceptions.

Winning With A Healthy Lifestyle – Summer Edition
1 – 2 p.m. Wednesdays, Zoom
In partnership with Dr. Lisa Herzig, a series of online learnings will be available weekly through CSU Learn, and then discussed in further detail in this group.

Data Warehouse
8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Friday, June 19, Zoom
CSU's Finance Data Warehouse contains a series of dashboards and tabs to generate reports, including financial reporting and transaction inquiry. Learn how to utilize this software and review transaction data for easier reporting and budget tracking.

Working At Home Ergonomics
10 – 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 24, Zoom
Join Lisa Kao and Tracey Garza for tips and tricks to effectively set up your home workstation to support your body and mind to perform at your best. Learn what you can use around your house to transform your workstation into an area that is comfortable and supportive.

Creative Centerpieces, Event Décor and More
1 – 2 p.m. Thursday, June 25, Zoom
In this webinar, learn simple tips and tricks to make your next event look and feel like a million dollars — while keeping everything on a budget. Amanda Banks and Jessica Medina will share different types of centerpieces and decorations, and where to find them at the best prices.

Mindful Moments
2 – 3 p.m. Friday, June 26, Zoom
Take a few minutes at the end of a busy week to focus on the present moment and regroup moving into the weekend. Led by Katie Williamson, this time will focus on gratitude, reflection and a guided meditation.

Coffee & Connect with Colleagues
10 – 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 30, Zoom
Grab your coffee and connect virtually with colleagues. We will begin with sharing celebrations and things going well, support through challenges, and participate in a mindfulness activity together. If you have been missing connecting with your Fresno State colleagues, this is a great opportunity to take a mid-morning pause and reconnect.