Overall Rating Gold - expired
Overall Score 69.28
Liaison Katie Koscielak
Submission Date April 21, 2017
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Cal Poly Humboldt
EN-9: Staff Professional Development

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.50 / 2.00 Colleen Mullery
Senior Associate Vice President Faculty Affairs and Human Resources
Human Resources and Academic Personnel Services
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Does the institution make available professional development and training opportunities in sustainability to all staff at least once per year?:
Yes

Does the institution wish to pursue Part 2 of this credit (the rate of employee participation in sustainability professional development and training)?:
Yes

Estimated percentage of regular staff (full-time and part-time) that participates annually in sustainability professional development and training that is either provided or supported by the institution (0, 1-24%, 25-49%, 50-74%, 75% or more):
25-49%

A brief description of any internal sustainability professional development and training opportunities that the institution makes available to staff:

Recognizing that individuals deserve relevant, comprehensive and effective training opportunities, the Human Resources Department at Humboldt State University is dedicated to providing meaningful programs that address the evolving needs of our employees.

All staff and faculty members have access to Skillport, the State University-wide Learning management System. Through Skillport, users have access to thousands of online courses, Instructor-led training courses, books, and other resources. Many of these courses provide knowledge to acquire certifications in various fields.

Skillport offers the following courses on the topic of sustainability, in order of perceived relevance:
1. Introduction to Green Business & Sustainability
2. Green Business: Implementing Sustainability Strategies
3. Green Business: Planning Sustainability Strategies
4. Workplace Management: Corporate Social Responsibility
5. Final Exam: Leading & Implementing Sustainable Green Business Strategies

These courses will be highlighted in the April 2017 Professional Development Newsletter for staff and faculty at HSU. Human Resources has seen significant uptake in courses advertised in this newsletter.


A brief description of any external professional development and training opportunities in sustainability that are supported by the institution(e.g. through payment, reimbursement, or subsidy):

Many employees are sent to take courses and training opportunities outside the University Campus. These opportunities may be provided by other CSU Campuses or private parties.


Estimated percentage of regular staff (full-time and part-time) for which sustainability is included in performance reviews (0, 1-24%, 25-49%, 50-74%, 75% or more) :
1-24%

The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
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