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
ADA Accommodations Lindsay Grange March 15th
Writing Style Guide: What it is, How to Use it Mark Berry and Linda Martinez 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
Writing Style Guide Mark Berry, Associate Vice President of Marketing and Communications April 12, 2024

Recording

ADA Accommodations Lindsay Grange, Employee Benefits Manager March 15, 2024

Recording 

Cal Lutheran's HSI Initiatives Maria Thayer, Director, HSI and DEIJB Programs December 8, 2023

Recording

Cal Lutheran Travel Registry Matthew Yates, Director, Education Abroad December 1, 2023

Recording

Developing and Supporting a Culture of Giving
Regina Biddings-Muro, VP for University Advancement November 17, 2023

Recording

Facilities 101 Ryan Van Ommeren, Associate VP for Facilities Planning & Operations November 10, 2023

Recording

How to Conduct an Interview Xialu Chen, Talent Acquisition & HR Operations Manager November 3, 2023

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Cal Lutheran Marketing & Branding Mark Berry, Associate Vice President of Marketing & Communications October 27, 2023

Recording

CARE Team Referrals Chris Paul, Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Residence Life  October 20, 2023

Recording

Composing Interview Questions Xialu Chen, Talent Acquisition & HR Operations Manager October 13, 2023

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

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