Submissions due by 5 p.m. Tues., Oct. 1
Honorary Degree Nominations Now Open for 2025
Cal Poly and CSU are accepting nominations for 2025 honorary degrees, which celebrate outstanding individuals from diverse fields and backgrounds—both locally and internationally, across academic and non-academic realms. Nominees must embody the values of higher education and be distinguished in their fields. The entire Honorary Degree nomination process is confidential, including contacting a prospective nominee to discuss the possibility of a nomination or informing an individual that they have been nominated. More information on criteria and selection can be found in CSU’s Policy for awarding Honorary Degrees.
Learn more and submit your nomination here
Now Through Oct. 11
Benefits Open Enrollment
Benefits Open Enrollment is your annual opportunity to review, enroll, make changes, or cancel your health and voluntary plans effective January 2025. This includes medical, dental, vision, flexcash, dependent care reimbursement account, health care reimbursement account and voluntary offerings. Open Enrollment details are available on the Open Enrollment webpage. Attend the Benefits Open Enrollment Fair, where various plan providers will share information about rates, changes, and key features. This is your opportunity to ask questions as you make important decisions regarding your coverage.
Register for the Virtual Benefits Open Enrollment Fair Oct. 2, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
New Faculty and Staff
Dining Membership Available
Campus Dining has a new Faculty and Staff Dining Membership for the 2024-25 Academic Year. There are two membership options: the Mustang Gold Dining Membership ($350 and includes $50 bonus Dining Dollars), and the Poly Green Dining Membership ($175 includes $25 bonus Dining Dollars). Each Membership includes exclusive benefits: admission to quarterly mixers, a reusable tumbler with preloaded fills, and coffee for a penny every Wednesday at Julian’s. Purchase plans through the Money Matters tab in the Portal! Membership can be used at any Campus Dining venue, and unused Dining Dollars roll over each year.
Learn More About Dining Memberships
Returning Sept. 23
Mustang Shuttle Service
Mustang Shuttle returns for the start of the academic year beginning Monday, Sept. 23. This free campus shuttle runs from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday, with evening hours from 6 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., every day. The daytime loop runs every 30-45 minutes and offers pick-up and drop-off at seven stops, including the poultry, dairy and wine and viticulture units and Poly Canyon Village. Catching a ride on the shuttle is easy with the Mustang Shuttle app that allows users to track the location and arrival times.
Learn more about Mustang Shuttle and see the full schedule online
Fall Opportunities
New Offerings by CTLT
The fall quarter lineup of professional development offerings for campus educators (faculty and staff) from the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Technology is available on the CTLT Workshops webpage. Workshops include: Artificial Intelligence Buffet, Creating a Blended/Hybrid Course, Creating Accessible Course Materials, Team Learning Basics, Half-day Faculty Writers' Sprints, and Introduction to Equitable and Inclusive Teaching. CTLT’s workshop page includes information on Book Circles, stand-alone workshops, and additional resources.
CSU’s Got Talent Webcast
Procrastination: What It Is, Why We Do It, and What You Can Do About It
Join CSU's Got Talent on Sept. 18 with Fuschia Sirois, Ph.D., professor of social and health psychology, University of Durham, United Kingdom, for a session exploring the underlying causes of procrastination and providing actionable advice for overcoming it. Whether you struggle with procrastination in your personal life or professional environment, this presentation equips you with tools to manage and reduce procrastination effectively.
Register for the Sept. 18 webcast & Other free CSU’s Got Talent Webcasts
Learning Hub Expands Access to Students
Retiring Skillsoft for Students
We are excited to announce that students now have access to the Cal Poly Learning Hub, replacing the Skillsoft for Students platform, which will be retired Dec. 13. Please update any links to Skillsoft for Students and direct students to the Learning Hub. The Learning Hub now serves students, employees and auxiliary members, offering thousands of professional development resources, including courses, books, assessments and AI simulators on topics like technology, business, leadership and personal growth. For assistance, help locating a training and user guides, visit the Learning Hub support page and/or create a ticket.
Career Services Offers
Onboarding Guide to MustangJobs
New to MustangJobs? Career Services offers an onboarding guide for faculty and staff to assist with the registration and job posting process. The newly updated MustangJobs website provides enhanced tools for students and employers and is available to help faculty and staff advertise their on-campus student jobs, internships and Federal Work-Study (FWS) opportunities. FWS funding is available beginning the first day of fall classes, Sept. 23. Questions? The Career Services team can be reached at [email protected] or 6-2501.
Host An Event
Mustang Family Weekend Coming in November
Parent and Family Programs will host Mustang Family Weekend Nov. 1-3 and invites colleges, departments and programs to participate. Hosting an event is a great opportunity for families to meet college leadership, tour a special facility, listen to a compelling lecture, attend a reception, witness a unique demonstration and deepen their connection to Cal Poly. To sign up, complete the Mustang Family Weekend Intent to Participate form by Friday, Sept. 23. All event details will be published on the Mustang Family Weekend website. For more information, contact Parent and Family Programs at ext. 6-6799 or [email protected].