Classified Staff

This workshop explores the connection between the good-bad binary we have been socialized with and the structures that maintain social oppression, not only in the world around us but also within us. How might our self-perception of ourselves as “good” people actually get in the way of actualizing our best intentions? How does the good-bad binary engender fragility? Join your peers for a lively dive into some complex ideas, with ample room for discussion and reflection. 

The Tier One Platform series of the Social Justice Education Initiative is a foundational professional development opportunity for all OSU faculty, staff, and graduate students. With humor, empathy, and expertise we will engage in a self-reflective process to achieve the ambitious learning objectives for each session. The phrase "more curiosity, less judgement" is instrumental to any social justice and equity journey and is a guiding principle for these interactive workshops.

Microaggressions are deceptively complex and addressing them is never as simple as we want it to be in the moment. Using insights from the most current research and the contexts that interest you, we will explore various actions and their potential outcomes. Bring your stories, and as always, your curiosity, to this interactive and research-based opportunity to further our understanding of microaggressions and our capacity to reconcile them when they do happen.

The New OSU Supervisor Series is an orientation program for employees starting in new manager, supervisor, or lead worker roles. Designed to be completed within the first month of their new role, this orientation series equips participants with foundational knowledge about supervisory responsibilities at OSU.

Supervisor 101: in-person (Corvallis) or Zoom

• Employment Law
• Labor Agreements
• Culturally Responsive Supervision

Supervisor 102: Zoom only

To empower employees with relevant knowledge and skills, the Office of Institutional Diversity is offering a 2-hour workshop: Free Expression at OSU.

Through a variety of interactive exercises, participants will (1) deepen their knowledge of the laws and policies that guide speech activity at Oregon State University, (2) reflect on how they may balance their professional and personal values as they guide student and employee speech activity and (3) practice exploring and negotiating challenging scenarios with their peers.

This presentation is ideal for members at any stage of their careers who began their PERS covered career after August 28, 2003. Topics include membership and vesting requirements, information regarding Online Member Services and estimates, retirement eligibility, detailed information about the Individual Account Program (IAP), and member resources. This is an in-person event.
 

Thursday, November 7, 2024 | 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Memorial Union Room 104 (Journey Room), Corvallis Campus

This presentation is ideal for Tier One/Tier Two members who are within three years of PERS retirement. Topics include a step-by-step review of a PERS estimate of retirement benefits, retirement options, and retirement timelines; guidelines on completing the retirement application; an explanation of working after retirement rules; detailed information regarding the Individual Account Program (IAP); and a list of available resources. This is an in-person event.
 

When a difficult event or crisis happens, it sends shockwaves. Unpredictable critical events are
challenging for the people directly impacted, but witnessing the consequences and impact on the
news or social media can also be triggering. Even those who are not directly affected can
experience feelings of uncertainty.

Join this discussion group to talk with others about how to manage difficult emotional responses
and cope in healthy ways when experiencing a crisis on an individual or cultural level.

Mon, September 26, 9 a.m. PST

For many, seeking mental health support can feel like a mystery. How do you know when you need
it? What happens when you meet with someone? What should you expect? This webinar will walk
you through it all—addressing the most common questions people have about working with a
mental health professional and giving you a better idea of what mental health support is like.

Thurs, September 26, 12 p.m. PST

At this 1.5 hour meeting the OSU HR Support Services team gather and process new hire paperwork, take ID’s, cover benefits and opportunities associated with employment, and provide assistance with getting logged in and comfortable with OSU apps, systems, and webpages. Contact HRSupportServices@oregonstate.edu for more information.