The Employee Express

EODA/HR Bi-Weekly Newsletter

Kat Pettengill

Marketing Specialist

In her role with the College of Business Administration & Singelyn Graduate School of Business, Kat creates and publishes all of the social media for the college, designs and writes communication content, contributes to the college newsletter, and collaborates with the marketing team. She also supervises the marketing student assistants and supports the development of other projects and events for the CBA..

In her nomination, it was said that, "Kat always goes above and beyond for the students they work with. She recently discovered that an international student (who is a student assistant in her department) was living off campus in an unfurnished apartment and sleeping on the floor, with 4 other international students (roommates). In one weekend she took it upon herself to fully furnished their apartment with the help of the local community and their donations of old or unneeded furniture. Desks, chairs, beds and even mattresses and food! She is also known to rescue or care for animals on campus. If there is someone or something in need, she is the first one to step up and offer her help. She also navigates her position in a true “learn by doing” CPP fashion. There is nothing she can’t do, or can’t figure out how to do, and is always willing to learn with a smile on her face. I’ve never heard her say no, she is always willing to try."

Thank you, Kat, for your 17 years of service and all you do for Cal Poly Pomona!

What do you like most about your job?

What is a quick tip that you want the campus to know?

What do you like to do when you are not working?

"I love being able to use my creativity. I enjoy crafting content, capturing moments through photos and videos for our posts and reels. I really like to write. It offers me a window into our diverse campus community. Each person carries a unique story or experience and it's fulfilling to be able to hear them and share with others."

"Managers who listen, acknowledge, and value you are pivotal to your success and happiness. With their mentorship and support and your talent and hard work, the sky is the limit."

"I love being a mom of 3 and spending time with my family (my husband also works for CPP). I love our mini "farm", gardening, drawing, painting, crafting, tattoos, music/concerts, traveling, shopping and binging a good TV series."

Is there an employee who you believe goes above and beyond for Cal Poly Pomona?

Senior Coordinator, Male Success Initiatives 

Native American Student Retention Coordinator

Application Deadline

March 23, 2024

The Senior Coordinator, Male Success Initiatives supports the goals of CSU Graduation Initiative 2025 to eliminate equity gaps for underserved students of color, specifically men of color and male students within the Asian & Pacific Islander diaspora.

First Application Review

March 25, 2024

The Native American Student Retention Coordinator will mentor, coach, and support the academic achievement and personal success of our Native American and Indigenous students.

Student Timekeeping Training

Crucial Conversations

Leading at the Speed of Trust

Tuesday April 9

9 - 10:30 a.m.

The Student Timekeeping Training is hosted by Payroll Services and will cover the student employee time reporting process, and the department’s roles and responsibilities. A demo will be provided in PeopleSoft HR. All timekeepers and approvers are welcome to join. Please note that training is required before timekeeper or approver access is granted in PeopleSoft HR.

Thursday April 11

9 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

By learning to speak and be heard, you’ll surface the best ideas, make the highest-quality decisions, and then act on your decisions with unity and commitment. What is a crucial conversation? A crucial conversation is a discussion where the stakes are high, opinions vary, and emotions run strong.

Friday April 12

1 - 4 p.m.

Leading at the Speed of Trust has been identified as the most critical competency for today’s leaders. It affects everything you are trying to accomplish as an individual contributor and a positional leader. Learn how to develop, restore, and extend trust with the team you lead.

Relationship Intelligence - Tim Scudder

Student Employment Workshop for Summer

Benefits Information Session

Tuesday April 16

10 - 11 a.m.

Tuesday April 16

9 - 11 a.m.

Tuesday April 23

9 - 11:30 a.m.

Registration is now open for the 2024 CSU’s Got Talent Webcast Series. Register today to save your spot. You don’t want to miss out on these professional development opportunities.

The Student Employment Workshop will include information on how to successfully onboard, report time, and separate positions. The training is strongly recommended for Department Student Timekeepers, Student Payroll Coordinators, and Student Payroll Approvers.

Learn an in depth understanding of benefits offered by the Cal State University. Receive step by step instructions on how to enroll and where to locate benefit information. We encourage attendance to assist in forming an educated decision on which benefit plan options are best for you as well as your retirement plan.

Join us in giving our Bronco colleagues a warm welcome to their new roles!

Volunteer to be a Commencement Ambassador

Help Finalize CPP’s Principles of Community

Demystifying the ATI/IT Review Process

The Commencement Planning Team is seeking staff to volunteer as Commencement Ambassadors for the May 17th - 20th event. You'll feel a swell of Bronco pride taking part in this inspiring celebration of our graduates and their achievements! Get details about volunteer incentives and sign up on our website!

Hear the results of the recent Principles of Community survey and help shape the final statement of our community values! Learn more and register at the Inclusive Excellence website to attend the virtual open forum on March 26.

The ATI/IT review process is provided to ensure all campus Information & Communication Technologies (ICT) are reviewed for compliance with accessibility and IT standards. With the upcoming fiscal year-end purchase deadlines, this presentation will help requestors understand the process and the information that they can provide to improve the turn-around time.

Bronco Spring Break Safety Fair

March 21 is World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD)

ACE Women's Network SoCal - Spring Event at Orange Coast College

Join us for the Bronco Spring Break Safety Fair on March 28th from 12 - 1 p.m. at University Park! At this event, you can get information and resources on safer partying tips, sexual health, consent, and more. There will be live music, activities, giveaways, and a chance to meet Billy Bronco! Visit the link above to RSVP.

March 21st was selected as WDSD to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome. This year's theme for WDSD is "End the Stereotypes." WDSD is a global awareness day where the Down syndrome community advocates for the rights, inclusion and well being of people with Down syndrome.

Join us for a unique opportunity to hear from distinguished leaders in the field of education who have paved their paths with determination, skill, and a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in challenging environments. Registration for this event is $75 and will include lunch, guided networking, and a powerful panel of women leaders.

Do you need to request an employee reasonable accommodation? No problem, let us know by sending us an Employee Accommodation Request or by calling 909-869-4095.