Professional Development Programs is offering more than 20 new programs. Many of these seminars are part of a series of certification programs you can earn to advance your knowledge and career. Subject areas include leadership, management development, communication, influence, service excellence, interpersonal skills, and performance development. Course descriptions and session dates are listed on the Professional Development Programs website at http://www-admn.csun.edu/hrs/training/index.html.

Additionally, we are offering New Hire Orientation on the second Wednesday of every month that will be open to newly hired as well as previously hired employees. Topics that are discussed to better acquaint you to the university include university overview, benefits, payroll, professional development, university resources, entertainment discounts, and much more. Come find out what CSUN has to offer you by attending the New Hire Orientation - even if you're not new. Don't miss out on these valuable university benefits.

In addition to recognizing loyal and dedicated service over extended periods of time in May at the Service Recognition function, the university will also be recognizing individuals and teams for outstanding accomplishments in support of unit and/or university goals. These awards are intended for staff and administrators. To make a nomination, please go to http://www-admn.csun.edu/hrs/comp/awards/index.htm where you will find nomination forms and selection criteria.

The CSUN Office of University Counseling Services offers short-term counseling (usually 1-3 sessions) for all CSUN faculty, staff, and administrators. The focus of this short-term contact is to provide support, clarify issues, and assist in finding an appropriate referral to professionals in the community. To make an appointment please call Extension 2366 (TTY users call Extension 7834). Evening hours are provided until 7 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during the spring and fall semesters.

Faculty requesting an educational level change should contact their Department Chair/Dean's office to request the change. Upon verification of the degree, the Department/Dean's office will notify Human Resources by email to rgershon@csun.edu to make the change.

The purpose of Form 672 Time and Attendance Report is to "certify" that the listed employees are entitled to payment for the pay period noted on the form.  The department is asked to review the form and write in any changes needed to accurately report eligibility for payment.  The listing is to include the employee name, timebase, and class code (PeopleSoft equivalent term "job code").

The state′s purpose of the form is explained by the text in the gray box on the top of the form:

"I certify under penalty of perjury that I am duly authorized by the herein named state agency to make this report and certification, that this report correctly reflects the attendance of all employees of this reporting unit for the pay period indicated and that all employees listed herein are entitled to payment for the time reported herein.  All persons listed herein have taken and filed the oaths required by law."

Corrections or notations to the form should include the following status changes incurred during the designated pay period:

• Separation of employment
• Docks
• Leaves of absence
• Change in timebase or class code (PeopleSoft equivalent term "job code")
• Name change
• New employee (blank forms are available upon request to attach to the preprinted forms to add employees if more space is needed)

Two signatures are required from the department for certification.  The two signatures lines are located at the top and right of the form.  The Attendance Clerk is the individual who initially reviews and updates the form.  The Certifying Officer is the departmental authorizing signature.

A completed and accurate Form 672 informs Payroll Administration of necessary information to verify appropriate transactions have been made to pay employees correctly. Internal and external audits are performed periodically checking for the completeness and accuracy of these reports.

If you have further questions about the Form 672 Time and Attendance Report and/or how to complete it, please contact your Payroll Specialist at x2314. 

The following TSA companies are no longer accepting new sales, however, they will continue to accept salary deferrals from existing participants:

Do you have questions or concerns regarding areas such as:

• Management rights and responsibilities
• Employee rights and responsibilities
• The grievance process
• Employee performance evaluations
• The disciplinary process
• Discrimination and harassment
• Working hours andattendance/absenteeism
• Workers' Compensation
• Conflict of Interest
• Release Time
• Probationary employment issues/permanent status

Why wait until these issues become unmanageable? Employee Relations staff members are available for consultation anytime, preferably before something becomes an issue. Like they say...an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

For further information contact Bob Foldesi, Assistant Vice President for Human Resources, at extension 2118 or by email at rfoldesi@csun.edu.