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About the series

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RESPONDING TO A NEED

In the spirit of CSUN's pledge to live a Culture of Caring, the Office of Human Resources is sponsoring a special workshop series that addresses the financial and emotional concerns of faculty and staff that have been, or fear they will be, impacted by the current economy. The series of eight workshops includes educational seminars and workshops, financial planning presentations, budgeting tools, problem-solving strategies, financial resources, and de-stressing techniques. 

Join us for any or all of the workshops; registration information follows each session's description.

PERSONAL FINANCE

Tom McCarron, Vice President for Administration and Finance and
William Jennings, Dean, College of Business and Economics
September 16, 2009
2:00 - 3:30 pm
Presentation Room, Oviatt Library

Vice President McCarron and Dean Jennings will discuss ways to identify and take control of your personal finances.  Join us for this informative session and learn practical ways to reduce expenses, choose investments, manage credit and debt, and save for the future.  This session offers sound guidance and resources for both rethinking and reworking your game plan for today’s economy.

Workshop Goals and Objectives

• To learn about your FICO score and how it can affect your life.
• To understand the difference between “good” debt and “bad” debt.
• To be clear about the definition of “financial investments”.
• To know whether you will be ready to retire financially when you’re ready to retire chronologically.

Tom McCarron, Vice President for Administration and Finance and Chief Financial Officer, serves as a member of the CSUN Foundation Board of Directors and the CSU Investment Committee. Prior to his appointment, he was President and Executive Director of The University Corporation and North Campus Development Corporation. He holds an MBA from Pepperdine University.

William Jennings, Dean of the College of Business and Economics and Professor of Finance, serves on the board of directors for several profit and non-profit entities and also serves on the investment committee of the CSUN Foundation.  He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from UCLA.

To register for PERSONAL FINANCE, please click on the following:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=kfifdcFw2ZQFlvA_2fSvKtVg_3d_3d

 

PAYING FOR COLLEGE WHEN MONEY IS TIGHT

Lili Vidal, Director of Financial Aid
October 7, 2009
1:00 - 2:00 pm
Presentation Room, Oviatt Library

Join us for this pragmatic session designed to inform you of the many support services available to you and your children when it comes to paying for college.

 Workshop Goals and Objectives

• To understand that college is an investment – scholarship donors, the federal government and the state government all do!
• To learn about strategies for paying for college for yourself or a dependent. These include scholarships, grants and the Fee Waiver program.

Lili came to CSUN in 1986 as the Scholarship Coordinator and moved up the ranks to become Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships in 2007. Lili has served in many leadership positions in California Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (CASFAA) and has been a frequent presenter at state and national conferences.  All three of Lilli’s children have attended CSU Northridge.  She can speak to this topic from both a professional and personal level.

 To register for PAYING FOR COLLEGE WHEN MONEY IS TIGHT, please click on the following:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=w8s3l47nQhEckbvm03KE9g_3d_3d

 

Finding Humanity During Difficult Times:
The Ethics of Philanthropy

Kirk Hyde, Entrepreneur and Philanthropist
Cancelled Monday, November 16, 2009

Please watch here for announcement of a new date in 2010

2:00 – 3:00 pm
Presentation Room, Oviatt Library
The current economy has made it difficult for some of us to take care of ourselves, much less think about caring for others.  And yet, that is what we do… it is who we are.  Philanthropy is unique to the western world, a phenomenon that may be likened to “manna for the soul”.  It is one of the most humanizing elements of our society; one that is not only necessary, but has the added benefit of making us feel good -- about ourselves and those we help. 
Workshop Goals and Objectives

• To gain a better understanding of what motivates us to give. 
• To have a brief look at one man’s philanthropic journey.

Mr. Hyde is currently the president of the Hyde Family Foundation. He is also the general partner of the KPC Limited Investment Partnership and the Hyde Family Partnership.  He was formerly the president and CEO of Kirk Plastic from 1975 to 2006. Kirk Plastic was the country’s leading manufacturer of high value credit and debit transaction cards.  In 1996, he sold his company and profits from the sale enabled Kirk to devote more time and money to his philanthropic pursuits. 
For the past 20-plus years, Mr. Hyde has served on numerous non-profit boards. He was chairman of the local American Red Cross chapter from 2001 to 2003 and has served on their board of directors for twenty years. 
Mr. Hyde graduated from the University of Southern California with a Bachelor’s of Science in business.

To register for FINDING HUMANITY…, please click here: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=F9CrWDZtSixp2rGR_2fcUSLQ_3d_3d

 

Real Estate Finance: A New Ball game

Ira Cohen, CEO, The Mortgage House, Inc
January 27, 2010
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Presentation Room, Oviatt Library
The roller-coaster real estate market has many homeowners as well as those who want to be homeowners, confused and hesitant. This presentation will address critical issues regarding home purchase and refinance options.  Participants will receive a folder with detailed copies of the presentation, loan financing samples and other useful information.
Workshop Goals and Objectives

• To learn about loan products that are currently available and strategies for increasing your chances of qualifying for maximum home financing.
• To become familiar with the new appraisal and disclosure laws that protect the home buyer.
• To know when the right time to buy or refinance might be, and how to tell whether your lender has your best interests in mind.

Ira Cohen began his mortgage banking career at ARCS Mortgage, Inc., in 1978 after graduation from Brandeis University.  ARCS Mortgage was a subsidiary of The Bank of New York.  By 1984, Ira was Vice President of Production for the nationwide mortgage lender.  Subsequently he was promoted to Executive Vice President in charge of national production as well as public relations and advertising.  After 17 years with ARCS, The Bank of York exited the mortgage industry.  He then co-founded The Mortgage House, Inc. in 1995.  Today The Mortgage House, Inc. has over 100 employees and is one of the largest independently owned direct mortgage lenders.

Registration for this event will open soon; watch this site and your in box for information.

Sharing IN NON-FINANCIAL WAYS:
Opportunities for Personal Growth in Tough Times

Mark Stevens, Ph.D., Director, University Counseling Services and
Lauren Nile, Esq., Manager, Professional Development
February 10, 2010
12:00 – 2:00 pm
Presentation Room, Oviatt Library
Adversity can be a bitter pill, but it can also be the catalyst that changes lives for the better.  When times are tough, trivialities that once seemed vitally important lose their allure and we find ourselves face to face with those things that really matter in life:  honor, trust, generosity, community…  Yes, adversity is tough, but it’s also an opportunity to look beyond ourselves and embrace the world.  
Workshop Goals and Objectives

• To expand participants’ awareness of the opportunity for personal growth during tough economic times by engaging in acts of planned and spontaneous generosity even though one feels financially “squeezed”. 
• To heighten participants’ ability to access their potential to be generous and graceful during times of financial stress.

Dr. Mark Stevens is a licensed clinical psychologist. He specializes in psychotherapy with men, stress reduction and sports psychology. Along with colleagues from the University of Southern California, he is the developer of Experience Confidence and Enjoyment of Learning programs (ExCEL) at CSUN. 
For seventeen years prior to coming to CSUN, Lauren Nile worked as a keynote speaker and independent consultant and trainer specializing in providing assistance to employers in a number of areas including leadership, team building, communication, cultural competence, conflict resolution and Equal Employment Opportunity.  Lauren holds a B. A. degree in Philosophy from The University of New Orleans, an M. A. degree in Philosophy from The University of Connecticut, and holds a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from Cornell University's School of Law. 

Registration for this event will open soon; watch this site and your in box for information.

 

How to Reduce Debt

Dauna Bohlken, California Savings Plus 457/401(k) Program
March 10, 2010
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Presentation Room, Oviatt Library
This session offers guidance on recognizing the signs of having too much debt.  Learn the true cost to having debt and how it affects your financial future.  Discover four key ways to use credit wisely and learn why it’s important to put money aside for retirement.

Workshop Goals and Objectives

• To learn how to keep debt under control
• To learn how to free up money in order to save more for your retirement

Registration for this event will open soon; watch this site and your in box for information.

MONEY AND MOODS

Debra Rozanski, Ph.D., Employee Assistance Program Coordinator
April 22, 2010
1:00 - 2:30 p.m. 
Presentation Room, Oviatt Library

Money is the stuff that life is made of… or so they say.  Money affects nearly everything we do; it affects our dreams, our lifestyle … our plans for the future.  Concerns about money and financial security are a growing source of anxiety and depression.  It is not unusual for anxiety or depression to have a significant impact on personal relationships, physical wellbeing and job performance.  When money is tight, it can affect all aspects of our lives. 
The way in which we deal with adversity is the key to successfully navigating this economic storm.  Although we can’t control the economy, in this workshop we will explore how we can control how we think and feel about it. 

Workshop Goals and Objectives

• To learn about resiliency and tools that can help you get through tough times.
• To learn how to recognize and deal with thoughts that may be distorted or counter-productive when it comes to getting through difficult times.
• To learn how to prevent irrational worries about money from affecting your relationships.

Dr. Rozanski has been working in the field of mental health since 1978, initially as a Licensed Marriage, Family and Child Therapist, and later as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist.  She has been a CSUN employee since 2001, starting out with the Center on Disabilities as a counselor.  In 2008, she transferred to the Office of Human Resources where she currently oversees the Employee Assistance Program.  Dr. Rozanski’s areas of specialization are crisis intervention, rapid assessment and critical incident stress management. 

Registration for this event will open soon; watch this site and your in box for information.

 

Talking with your Kids About Money During Hard Times

Mark Stevens, Ph.D., Director, University Counseling Services - CSUN
May 5, 2010
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Presentation Room, Oviatt Library
Talking about money is a skill set that is underdeveloped for many of us.  Often, we have not had role models to rely on as a source of guidance.  Intense feelings of stress, shame and fear of disappointment can create unhealthy communication patterns with our children around issues of money.  This workshop is designed to provide practical tips on how to talk about money with children of all ages in a way that provides clear, non-fear-producing dialogue between parent and child.
 Workshop Goals and Objectives

• To increase your awareness of your own fears and reluctance about discussing money issues with your children.
• To provide opportunities for “practice conversations” with your children.
• To learn how to gauge the level of readiness your children have in regards to understanding issues of money.

Dr. Mark Stevens is a licensed clinical psychologist. He specializes in psychotherapy with men, stress reduction and sports psychology. Along with colleagues from the University of Southern California, he is the developer of Experience Confidence and Enjoyment of Learning programs (ExCEL) at CSUN. 

Registration for this event will open soon; watch this site and your in box for information.

 

Questions regarding this special HR series? Please contact:

Laurie Gold-Brubaker
Manager, Benefits Administration
Office of Human Resources
(818) 677-3809
laurie.gold-brubaker@csun.edu

or

Debra Rozanski, Ph.D.
Coordinator, Employee Assistance Program
Office of Human Resources
(818) 677- 2861
debra.rozanski@csun.edu

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

      

 

 

 

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