Friday Microlearning

Looking to learn about new topics quickly? Friday Microlearning sessions adopt the Microtraining model for learning about Cal Lutheran. This model combines a short timespan with an engaging and interactive format.

Sessions are guided by four principles: 
  •  Short: Sessions are 30 minutes or fewer.  
  •  Learner-centered: The facilitator should fill no more than half of the session with their own voice and generate opportunities for participants to fill the other half (or more) of the session.
  •  Interactive: Participants should have opportunities to apply the concept discussed during the session.
  •  Relevant: Participants should leave with ideas on how they might apply learning outcomes after the session.

Have an idea for a Friday Microlearning session?

Human Resources invites and nominates colleagues from across Cal Lutheran to share expertise with the campus community. If you are interested in facilitating a future Friday Microlearning session, please complete a Facilitator Nomination / Interest Form.

Upcoming Sessions

Sessions are held virtually via Zoom on Fridays from 11-11:30 a.m. For security, you must be logged into Zoom with your callutheran.edu email address.

Topic Presenter Date
Topic ADA Accommodations Presenter Lindsay Grange Date March 15th
Topic Writing Style Guide: What it is, How to Use it Presenter Mark Berry and Linda Martinez Date April 12th


Archive of Past Sessions

Looking for a previous Friday Microlearning session? We archive files for one year, in order of recent to old.

Topic Presenter Date File Downloads
Topic Writing Style Guide Presenter Mark Berry, Associate Vice President of Marketing and Communications Date April 12, 2024 File Downloads

Recording

Topic ADA Accommodations Presenter Lindsay Grange, Employee Benefits Manager Date March 15, 2024 File Downloads

Recording 

Topic Cal Lutheran's HSI Initiatives Presenter Maria Thayer, Director, HSI and DEIJB Programs Date December 8, 2023 File Downloads

Recording

Topic Cal Lutheran Travel Registry Presenter Matthew Yates, Director, Education Abroad Date December 1, 2023 File Downloads

Recording

Topic Developing and Supporting a Culture of Giving
Presenter Regina Biddings-Muro, VP for University Advancement Date November 17, 2023 File Downloads

Recording

Topic Facilities 101 Presenter Ryan Van Ommeren, Associate VP for Facilities Planning & Operations Date November 10, 2023 File Downloads

Recording

Topic How to Conduct an Interview Presenter Xialu Chen, Talent Acquisition & HR Operations Manager Date November 3, 2023 File Downloads

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Topic Cal Lutheran Marketing & Branding Presenter Mark Berry, Associate Vice President of Marketing & Communications Date October 27, 2023 File Downloads

Recording

Topic CARE Team Referrals Presenter Chris Paul, Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Residence Life  Date October 20, 2023 File Downloads

Recording

Topic Composing Interview Questions Presenter Xialu Chen, Talent Acquisition & HR Operations Manager Date October 13, 2023 File Downloads

Recording
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Topic Workers' Compensation for Managers Presenter Lindsay Grange, Benefits Manager Date October 6, 2023 File Downloads Recording
Topic Campus Ministry: Chapel Hour and More Presenter Rev. Scott Adams, Campus Pastor Date September 29, 2023 File Downloads Recording
Topic Business Office Processes & Forms, Part II
Presenter Rick Ysasi, Vice President, Administration & Finance
Geetha Huma, Executive Director of Budget & Financial Planning
Heather Shuster, Assistant Controller
Date September 22, 2023 File Downloads Recording
Topic Business Office Processes & Forms, Part I
Presenter Rick Ysasi, Vice President, Administration & Finance
Geetha Huma, Executive Director of Budget & Financial Planning
Heather Shuster, Assistant Controller
Date September 15, 2023 File Downloads Recording
Topic  Staff Senate Presenter Matthew Yates, Director, Education Abroad and President, Staff Senate Date September 8, 2023 File Downloads

Recording
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Topic Hiring Process: Screening Forms Presenter Xialu Chen, Talent Acquisition & HR Operations Manager Date August 4, 2023 File Downloads Recording
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Topic Hiring Process: Hiring Manager Overview Presenter Xialu Chen, Talent Acquisition & HR Operations Manager Date July 21, 2023 File Downloads Recording
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Topic Library Resources for Employees Presenter Rachel Smiley, Pearson Library Date July 14, 2023 File Downloads Recording
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Topic Working with Neurodiverse Populations Presenter Wendy Jimenez, Disability Support Services Date July 7, 2023 File Downloads Recording
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Topic Performance Evaluations: Final Conversations Presenter Walter Johnson, Employee Relations Manager Date June 30, 2023 File Downloads Recording
Topic Resources for LGBTQ+ Persons at Cal Lutheran Presenter Safe Zone, Counseling & Psychological Services Date June 16, 2023 File Downloads Recording
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Topic Gender-Inclusive Language Presenter Safe Zone, Counseling & Psychological Services Date June 9, 2023 File Downloads Recording
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Topic Supervisors and Workers' Compensation Presenter Lindsay Grange, Benefits Manager Date May 5, 2023 File Downloads Recording
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Topic Benefits: Open Enrollment Presenter Lindsay Grange, Benefits Manager Date April 28, 2023 File Downloads Recording
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Topic Hiring: Conducting Interviews Presenter Stephanie Walker, Talent Acquisition Specialist Date April 21, 2023 File Downloads Recording
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Topic eMAP: Creating a Hiring Proposal Presenter Xialu Chen, Talent Acquisition & HR Operations Manager Date April 14, 2023 File Downloads Recording
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Topic Benefits: Qualifying Life Events Presenter Lindsay Grange, Benefits Manager Date March 31, 2023 File Downloads Recording
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Topic eMAP: Creating a New Posting, Queues, and Applicant Tracking Presenter Xialu Chen, Talent Acquisition & HR Operations Manager Date March 24, 2023 File Downloads Recording
Topic Hiring: Application Criteria and Interview Q's Presenter Stephanie Walker, Talent Acquisition Specialist
Xialu Chen, Talent Acquisition & HR Operations Manager
Date March 17, 2023 File Downloads Recording
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Topic DEIJB: Disability Awareness Month and Employee Accommodations Presenter Lindsay Grange, Benefits Manager Date March 10, 2023 File Downloads Recording
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Topic Hiring: Forming a Hiring Advisory Committee Presenter Xialu Chen, Talent Acquisition & HR Operations Manager Date February 24, 2023 File Downloads Recording
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Topic Performance Evaluations: Identifying Professional Development Presenter Walter Johnson, Employee Relations Manager
Leigh Fine, Learning & Development Manager
Date February 17, 2023 File Downloads Recording
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Topic Performance Evaluations: Midpoint Conversations Presenter Walter Johnson, Employee Relations Manager Date February 10, 2023 File Downloads Recording
Topic Facilitation: 4 C's of Facilitating Presenter Leigh Fine, Learning & Development Manager Date February 3, 2023 File Downloads Recording
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Topic Welcome to HR Friday Microlearning! Our Learning Opportunities Presenter Leigh Fine, Learning & Development Manager Date January 27, 2023 File Downloads Recording
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