Summer Learning Collaborative 2025 Schedule
July 2025 Schedule- Click on Link to Register
| Session Name/ Registration Link | Session Information | Facilitator | Date/ Time/Location |
Join us in our pursuit of wellness by walking around our beautiful campus. Meet at the main entrance of Kendall Hall (time capsule area) at 8:55am as the guide will begin the walk at 9am sharp. | LaReesa Soils-Myers | Tuesday, July 8th @ 9:00 am | |
MPP 101: Supervising in a Union Environment (MPP Only)
| This course provides managers with an understanding of the unique challenges and responsibilities involved in managing represented employees within the CSU system. Topics include an overview of the legal and regulatory framework governing employee representation within the CSU; examination of the rights and responsibilities of MPP employees, represented employees, and unions, as defined in the Collective Bargaining Agreements; and guidance on the consultation process with campus HR, Labor, and Employee Relations teams. | Jim Hanlon Regina Bennett | July 8th 2025 Colusa 100B 9:30am-11:30am |
| Foundations and Future: Building Stronger Connections Across Campus(opens in new window) | Interested in building stronger connections across campus while supporting professional growth? The Foundations and Futures Mentorship Program pairs Chico State State-Side staff and MPP employees in meaningful mentoring relationships focused on career development, skill building, and cross-departmental collaboration. Through guided conversations and shared learning, the program fosters leadership and a culture of support. Join us to learn more about how mentorship can help you grow—and help others thrive. | Crystal Martinez | July 9th 2025 Colusa 100B 8:30am-9:30am |
| Connecting Work to Mission: Student Panel | For staff who do not interact with students on a daily basis, connecting their work to the mission may be challenging. Join us for a student panel discussion to learn about the Chico State student experience with a focus on the role staff members play. The hope is that staff will leave the event feeling more connected to the mission and a renewed sense of purpose for the upcoming academic year. | Moderated by Dr. Cortez | July 9th 2025, BMU 203 2-3pm |
| Collaborative Art Project (opens in new window) | Come get creative and connect with others in this fun, hands-on art session where you’ll découpage your very own ceramic coaster! We’ll provide everything you need: vintage Chico State publications, metallic pens, paint, and a variety of art supplies to help you design a unique piece that reflects your sense of community on campus. No art experience necessary. Just bring a pair of scissors. Each coaster will be sealed and finished for long-lasting use, but here’s the twist: Your finished coaster will be randomly sent to another participant, and you’ll receive one in return. Once you find out who received your art, consider meeting up for coffee to make a real world connection. Let’s celebrate community, creativity, connection, and the joy of shared experience. | Johnny Poon and Anna Olesen | July 14th, 2025 MLIB 012 10am-11:30am and 2pm-3:30pm |
| MPP 101: Classification and Compensation (MPP Only)(opens in new window) | An overview of Classification and Compensation requests. Become better familiar with the types of additional compensation available as well as the importance and many uses of a position description. | Kristen Curtis | July 15th 2025 Colusa 100B 10am-11am |
| Supervising Student Employees | Participants will learn how to set expectations for student employees as well as manage their workload, communicate attendance expectations, share what confidentiality means in campus employment, convey state university employee requirements required of student employees, and other best practices for supervising students. | Megan Odom Betina Wildhaber | July 15th 2025 Colusa 100B 1pm-2pm |
| CSU Systemwide Learning and Development: Positive Accountability: CSU Got Talent 2025(opens in new window) | Welcome to CSU's Got Talent 2025! All CSU employees — faculty, staff, and administrators — are welcome to attend these free virtual webinars hosted by Systemwide Learning & Development. Register for these events and save them to your calendar. Positive Accountability: A Team Environment Where Everyone Can Count on Each Other | July 16th 2025 10-11am ZOOM | |
| MPP 101: Onboarding New Employees (MPP Only) (opens in new window) | Managers will become familiar with the recruitment on onboarding process. Managers will learn valuable techniques for recruiting personnel who will have a positive impact to our mission and goals. You will learn: best practices for diverse hiring; best practices in onboarding staff with alignment and engagement principles in mind. | Kristen Curtis | July 16th 2025 Colusa 100B 10am-11am |
| EAP Course | Coping With Grief and Loss Knowing and recognizing the symptoms of grief are the first steps toward feeling good again. Learn about grief, including common reactions and symptoms. Content includes:
| Jody Strong | July 16th 2025 Coping with Grief and Loss- @ 12pm PST |
| Getting Started with ChatGPT Edu: Access, Features, and Foundational Prompting(opens in new window) | Join us for an interactive, practical workshop designed for staff, whether you’re new to ChatGPT Edu or looking to build on your foundational knowledge. This session will guide you through logging in and using ChatGPT Edu on various platforms, highlighting key features, and providing hands-on practice in crafting precise, professional prompts tailored to real staff tasks and needs. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have experience applying these skills to your own work and a clear idea of where to find campus-specific AI resources and support materials for continued learning and development. | Chris Tauchman | July 16th Colusa 100B 1-2pm |
| MPP 101: Leaves, Accommodations & Employee Wellness (MPP Only) (opens in new window) | This course equips managers with the knowledge to support employee work/life balance through leaves, accommodations, and wellness resources. Participants will learn to identify campus resources, recognize early signs of employee needs, and guide employees to benefits support options. Additionally, they will develop action plans to deepen their understanding of laws, policies, and resources, fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace environment. | Jody Strong Holly Hunt | July 17th 2025 Colusa 100B 11am-12:30pm |
| What To Do, What To Say: Immigration Information and Resources | What should you do if immigration enforcement shows up on campus? If you’ve ever found yourself unsure of how to respond, you’re not alone. This session offers staff a welcoming, judgment-free space to ask questions, explore real scenarios, and gain clarity on Chico State’s protocols and available resources. Whether you're looking for concrete guidance or simply want to feel more prepared, this session is designed to help you respond with Respect, Empathy, and Integrity—our shared campus values. | Dr. Morales | July 23rd 2025 Kendall Hall 207 10am-11am |
| Adobe Express 101: How to Use Chico State Branded Templates(opens in new window) | Need to make an on-brand flyer, presentation or social media graphic? We’vemade a suite of templates within Adobe Express that you can start from! In this hour-long webinar, you’ll learn the basics of what you can do with Adobe Express and how to access and customize files using Chico State branded templates. All faculty, staff and students may use this web-based app for no charge, through the University’s Adobe Enterprise license. The tutor will be demonstrating on-screen, so you won’t need to have your account setup yet for this webinar. Questions will be welcome throughout the tutorial. Please note that we will be recording this session so that others may watch and learn at a later time. | Rose Duncan | July 23rd 2025 TEAMS 10am-11am |
| Learning How to Use the Community Agreements | At Chico State, we are committed to creating a community built on Respect, Empathy, and Integrity, the Three Pillars of our Community Agreements. Now, we invite YOU to be a part of something truly special! Join us for an interactive and inspiring conversation using Restorative Circles—a powerful way to share perspectives, listen deeply, and strengthen our connections as a campus community. | Dr. Maleta Wilson | July 24th 2025 Colusa100A 1pm-2pm |
| Principles of Supervision | Principles of Supervision is a CSU systemwide learning program designed for managers and supervisors who are either new to supervising others or already manage a team, but need a refresher. Normally offered in multiple sessions, totaling approx. 20 hours, this mini session has been condensed to 2 hours, and covers two essential sections of the series – Managing Performance and Motivation & Engagement. In this session, participants will learn how to set performance standards and use a personalized approach to motivate employees. | Amanda Dubner and Kevin Soukup | July 23rd 2025 Kendall Hall 207 1pm-3pm |
| Campus Walks(opens in new window) | Join us in our pursuit of wellness by walking around our beautiful campus. Meet at the main entrance of Kendall Hall (time capsule area) at 8:55am as the guide will begin the walk at 9am sharp. | LaReesa Soils-Myers | Tuesday, July 29th @ 9:00 am LAST ONE: Tuesday, August 12th @9:00 am |