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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. Toolkit topics include:
- Accessibility
- COVID-19
- Developing Your Best Professional Self
- Difficult Conversations
- Email Communication, Grammar & Writing
- Innovation
- Leadership Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Mindful Meeting Meditations
- Principles of Community
- Returning to the Workplace
- 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. and 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays
Learn how to navigate OU Campus and post text, photos, graphics and tables to your campus websites. Trainings are one-on-one, please register on CSU Learn to reserve your spot and submit a ticket to request training: fresnostate.edu/websupport.
DocuSign Bulk Send, Conditional Routing and PowerForms
9 – 10 a.m. Thursdays
Create templates with conditional routing to streamline 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.
Data Warehouse
2 – 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, 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.
Introduction to Zoom
10 – 11 a.m. Thursdays
Everything you want to know about Zoom but you couldn't get on Zoom to figure out how to ask.
Virtual Learning
Fresno State Campus Spotlight: Research & Graduate Studies
11:30 a.m. – Noon Monday, Sept. 21, Zoom
The Division of Research and Graduate Studies is the one-stop shop for graduate students. Our office is responsible for assisting students, staff and faculty navigate the journey to the completion of the graduate degree. Learn more about the services and staff that make this department run on a daily basis.
How to Prepare & Support Students for Online Learning
11 a.m. – Noon Tuesday, Sept. 22, Zoom
This online workshop will prepare students for the online learning environment. Topics covered include:
- How To Be Successful In An Online Class
- Technical Requirements
- Developing An Effective Study Space
- Test Taking Strategies
- Communicating Online With Instructor & Classmates
Day of Giving Strategies for Social Media
10 – 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, Zoom
Social media is an important tool to help us raise awareness and generate excitement for this signature fundraising event. In this presentation, we’ll review successful posts from past campaigns, gain inspiration from other universities, and discuss paid advertising strategies with Asheline Beeson.
Helping Our Teams Survive and Thrive While Working Remotely
3 – 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, Zoom
Let’s explore some of the major challenges and opportunities of leading our teams through times of crisis. What’s working, what’s not, how do we embrace what is uniquely virtual and support our teams with the right balance of empathy, accountability, communications and feedback. Come ready to share tools, tips and best practices.
Please note, this series is only for managers and department chairs. Watch for an additional offering of a similar workshop next month that will be open to all employees.
Government Relations 101
10 – 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, Zoom
Join us for a Q & A with Larry Salinas, executive director of Governmental Relations. Larry will provide an overview of his role, share a who’s who in local, state and federal government and discuss advocacy in a COVID world. This is the first in a series of government relations sessions planned for this fall.
Lessons for Our Leaders with Jim Watson, Fresno State Chief of Police
10 – 10:45 a.m. Friday, Sept. 25, Zoom
Grab a cup of coffee and join us via zoom to get to know our campus leaders. We will explore highlights from their leadership journey, lessons they have learned along the way, how they are navigating during this time and some fun facts. Bring your questions. This session will feature a conversation with Jim Watson, Chief of Police.
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