News - February 8, 2018

Spear Phishing Training Now Available in Skillsoft via SSO

An increasing number of our campus email users are succumbing to phishing attempts. According to a recent study by the SANS Institute, 95% of all attacks on organization networks are the result of phishing. A sophisticated type of phishing called spear phishing targets a specific individual, organization or business to steal confidential information or even install malware on a targeted user’s computer. To protect yourself and the University from becoming compromised by such scams you are strongly encouraged to take advantage of CSU’s five-minute online Spear Phishing training. It is voluntary training added to your Skillsoft training profile in the View My Plan section. Skillsoft training is accessible through the Single Sign-On application.

As a quick reminder, the following recommendations can minimize your chances of falling victim to a phishing email scam:

  • Remember that CSULB and other legitimate businesses would not ask you to send confidential information via email.
  • Be cautious of phishing attempts, even from @csulb.edu email addresses.
  • Configure your inbox to filter out spam and phishing by marking them as junk each time you receive them.
  • Be cautious of unsolicited email with links to external webpages, and treat email attachments with extra caution.
  • Ensure your personally-owned computers have antivirus software installed that is regularly updated.

If you notice a suspicious email or want a second opinion on the legitimacy of an email, please forward the email immediately to alert@csulb.edu. The Division of Information Technology will take appropriate action and respond if necessary. For more information on phishing and to see examples, visit our Phishing 101 Knowledge Base page.

New Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations on Campus

CSULB is excited to announce the launch of 40 EV charging spaces on campus. The new EV chargers are located in Lots G7 and E8 along with our four existing EV charging locations in the Palo Verde South and Pyramid Parking Structures. Please note that EV charging stations in the Palo Verde South and Pyramid Parking Structures will be unavailable from February 5 to March 3 for equipment installation.

EV charging is free to all currently enrolled students, faculty on active payroll, and university staff. A reduced charging rate is available to auxiliary employees and CCPE students. A ChargePoint account is required to access the free or reduced charging rates. For full information on how to create an account and begin your charging session on campus, please visit the EV Charging website. For additional questions, please contact Sustainable Transportation at ext. 5-7433 or ride@csulb.edu.

President’s Commission on the Status of Women
Call for Nominations Deadline: March 8, 2018

The President’s Commission on the Status of Women (PCSW) will hold online elections in March to add one MPP (Management Personnel Plan), one staff member, one lecturer, and one tenured/tenure-track faculty member to the Commission. The term of office for each category is three years (June 2018 through May 2021), and meetings are from 10 a.m. to noon on the second Friday of the month during the academic year. PCSW’s mission is to ensure the University responds to the needs of women by removing inequities and by providing a supportive educational, working and social environment for all members of the campus community. Interested applicants are requested to complete and submit the Candidate Election Form to Lynisha McDuel via email (Lynisha.McDuel@csulb.edu), fax (562-985-4439) or in person at the Veterans Services Office (Foundation Building, Suite 220) by 5 p.m. on March 8, 2018.

One-on-One Retirement Guidance from Fidelity

Learn more about saving for your retirement through the CSU Fidelity TSA 403(b) plan. All employees are eligible for a free one-to-one consultation with our dedicated Fidelity Retirement Planner, Thomas Huerta. He will be on campus on Monday, February 15 and Monday, March 19. Thomas can help you enroll in the TSA plan, answer any investment questions, and assist you with rolling over prior employer’s 401(k)/403(b) plans into your Fidelity account. Schedule your appointment now by calling 1 (800) 642-7131 or by visiting getguidance.fidelity.com.

Travel Workshops This Semester: February 22, March 7 and April 19

If you are new to employee business travel at the University, process travel claims for a traveler, or just need a refresher, travel workshops are available. These classes, offered by Accounts Payable, provide an overview of campus travel procedures including policy and forms. You will leave knowing what you need to do before, during, and after your business trip to ensure a successful travel claim transaction.

There are three opportunities to attend a one-hour session: Thursday, February 22 at 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 7 at 10 a.m., or Thursday, April 19 at 2 p.m. All classes are held at the Barrett Athletic Administration Center (BAAC), Room 222. Seats for each session are limited. Please register for the travel workshop on the Financial Management Training webpage.  If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Angela Reid at ext. 5-5492 or Tammy Connors at ext. 5-2697.

Click. Learn. Grow.
February Skillsoft Spotlight: Getting Results through Personal Power

This month, check out Getting Results through Personal Power courses within the 30-minute Communication Curriculum.  There are three courses to choose from, or explore all three:

  • Personal Power and Credibility (24 minutes)
  • Building Personal Power through Influence (30 minutes)
  • Influence Others with Political Savvy (22 minutes)

A professional development plan can be created in conjunction with your ASM and appropriate administrator, which can be completed electronically through this program. Appropriate administrator approval must be obtained in advance to complete coursework during work hours.  Note: Access to these training resources is also available on the Staff HR Skillsoft training spotlight webpage. Questions? Contact SHR-Training@csulb.edu at ext. 5-1052.

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