Enhance Your Communication Skills with Our New AI Simulator
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Practice and perfect your communication skills in various professional scenarios using CSULearn's AI Simulator tool! The AI Simulator provides realistic, interactive practice sessions for developing essential communication skills. Whether you're looking to improve in customer service, leadership, or specific managerial tasks like performance reviews, this tool offers a personalized learning experience for all users. 

Here are a few scenarios you can log in and practice now:

• Leading through Change
• Customer Service - Refund Request
• Making Time for Wellness through Delegation
• Handling Difficult Conversations with Grace
• Lead the Team - Leadership Influence

CSULearn's AI Simulator has multiple scenarios that you can engage with. If we haven't listed a tailored scenario you are searching for, click here to view more available simulations to find the perfect fit for your training needs.

SJSU Staff Council Election Announcement
Calling all SJSU staff members! Are you passionate about making a difference on campus? Do you want to champion initiatives that benefit your colleagues and create a positive work environment? The SJSU Staff Council is looking for enthusiastic individuals to join its ranks!  They are dedicated to promoting staff well-being, professional development, and recognition on campus.

The Following Positions are OPEN and need to be filled:

• Chair - Preside over all meetings of the Staff Council
• Vice Chair - Serve as chair in the absence of the chair
• Communications Specialist - Prepare and distribute all meeting minutes and manage website and social media accounts
• Treasurer - Be responsible for all monies acquired by the Staff Council
• Social Organizer - Review requests for social activities, schedule and manage events
• Staff Awards Liaison - Organize and systematize the annual staff award process

Theyre currently accepting nominations for the next term (July 1, 2024  June 30, 2026).  Think you have what it takes, or know someone who does? Nominate yourself or a colleague no later than May 31, 2024. 

Lets work together to build a better SJSU! For more information or to nominate someone, contact us at staff-council-executive-committee-group@sjsu.edu.

Spread the word! Tell your colleagues about the Staff Council and all the great things theyve accomplished.

If you have any questions, please reach out to staff-council-executive-committee-group@sjsu.edu.

Facilitators Wanted for Training Tuesday Series
Join us in shaping professional development at SJSU! Are you passionate about sharing expertise and helping others grow? We're thrilled to announce Training Tuesday Sessions, empowering staff and faculty through monthly sessions on skill-building and knowledge sharing.

Volunteer to share your knowledge in project management, communication strategies, different software, or any field. We seek enthusiastic facilitators to lead engaging workshops and discussions.

Make a meaningful impact on colleagues' professional development by sharing insights, strategies, and best practices to help others thrive.

How to Get Involved:
Express interest by filling out our form. Be a catalyst for change in our community. Join us by volunteering your time and expertise to grow our professional development at SJSU!

SIGN UP NOW

Many training classes across the CSU that were previously offered only in person are now offered virtually and open to other campuses. This gives SJSU employees a much larger selection of professional development opportunities to choose from, and allows more collaboration from campus-to-campus. We are excited to be part of this unique opportunity and look forward to learning from our fellow CSUs!

• Subject Matter Experts & Course Design 
• Thursday, May 30 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm - Register Now

• Success as a 1st Gen Professional
  • Wednesday, June 5 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm - Register Now

• Building Trust in the Workplace
  
  • Tuesday, June 11 - 2:30pm - 3:30pm - Register Now

Visit Cross-Campus Collaboration (SJSUOne login required) to view future course offerings and registration instructions.

Happy Learning!

Upcoming SJSU Alumni Events

Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess: 5 Simple Scientifically Proven Steps to Reduce Anxiety, Stress and Toxic Thinking

• Tuesday, June 4 - 12:00pm - Register Now

"No" Problem: Strategies to Stop Saying Yes at Work When You Want to Say No

• Thursday, June 13 - 9:00am - Register Now

Fidelity

Retirement Basics

• TODAY: Tuesday, May 28 - 12:00pm - Register Now

Top Things to Do Before You Retire

• Wednesday, June 5 - 12:00pm - Register Now

Provident Credit Union

Smart Option Student Loan Program Overview

• Wednesday, June 5 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm - Register Now

Home Buying Webinar

• Tuesday, June 13 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm - Register Now

Star One Credit Union

Drive Away Happy: Car Buying Decisions

• Wednesday, June 5 - 5:00pm - 6:15pm - Register Now

Patelco Credit Union

Missed Some Previous Webinars?
It's not too late to catch up on previous webinars that you might have missed. These webinars cover various topics such as: estate planning, fraud prevention, understanding your social security and investing.  Review Previous Webinars.

Savings Plus

Please note, Savings Plus is only available to faculty and staff on the state side, not those in auxiliary organizations.

To stay up to date on UP processes, procedures, general announcements and more, please subscribe to one of our google groups:

• UP Processes Group - Join this group to learn about operational processes and procedures, attend the UP Processes monthly forums, and more.
• CHRS Recruiting User Group - Join this group to get updates about CHRS Recruiting (PageUp).

In addition, make sure to sign up for the UP News & Announcements blog to receive additional updates.

Visit UP Professional Development