Sonoma State University

Spring 2026 Employee Learning and Development Opportunities

Monday, March 16, 2026, 1:00pm

TO: Sonoma State Employees
FR: Learning and Development 

Learning and Development is pleased to offer a variety of professional development opportunities this spring! See below for details and registration information on system-wide programs such as the Cross Campus Collaboration initiative and CSU’s Got Talent, as well as exciting information on our new campus professional development resource, LinkedIn Learning!

Empathia Workshops
Join Empathia’s facilitator led, zoom-based professional development webinars offered exclusively to Sonoma State employees. Click here to register.

Managing Multiple Priorities
Tuesday, April 7th 11am-12pm
How do you manage when you have a number of priorities that require your attention? Do you end the day feeling frustrated or overwhelmed because you were not able to complete your tasks?
Content includes:

  • Planning your day
  • Prioritizing tasks
  • Organizational tips
  • Managing workload stress

Key conversations
Wednesday, May 6th 2-3pm
A key conversation is a discussion between two or more people where the stakes are high, opinions vary and emotions run strong. These conversations- when handled poorly or ignored- may lead to strained relationships and poor results. 
Content includes:

  • Common causes of conflict
  • Benefits and examples of key conversations
  • Planning for the interaction
  • Specific steps for conducting the conversation

Cross Campus Collaboration
Registration opens March 16th for April CSU Cross Campus Collaboration professional development workshops! Join colleagues from other CSU campuses to access exclusive instructor-led professional development workshops held live via zoom. Log on to the Cross Campus Collaboration (CCC) CSYou website for the full schedule and workshop information and registration. Questions and accommodation requests can be sent to L&[email protected].

CSU’s Got Talent Webcasts
The CSU systemwide professional development series continues with engaging, interactive webcasts featuring experts in leadership, communication, and workplace effectiveness. More information, including registration, can be found on the CSYou’s Got Talent website. For technical questions or accommodations, contact Madeline Hsiao, Associate Production Director, at [email protected].

All workshops are scheduled from 10-11am. 
 
March 24th
Student Spotlight on Climate Action
Featuring CSU students, each representing their unique region of California

April 30th
Part 1: Promoted into Incompetence: Why Good Workers Become Poor Leaders—And How Organizations Can Change That
Presented by Dr. David E. Fraser at Cal State East Bay

May 7th
Part 2: Promoted into Incompetence: Why Good Workers Become Poor Leaders—And How Organizations Can Change That
Presented by Dr. David E. Fraser at Cal State East Bay

LinkedIn Learning
Sonoma State University is excited to announce the launch of LinkedIn Learning, a professional development resource that will be available to our entire campus community!

LinkedIn Learning, regarded as the premier online education platform, provides high-quality, on-demand courses designed to build practical, job-relevant skills. This week students, staff, faculty and managers will be invited to activate a LinkedIn Learning account and gain access to more than 24,000 online courses. The platform offers flexible options to support your growth, whether you are strengthening core competencies, preparing for new responsibilities, exploring emerging technologies, or pursuing a professional goal.

Additional information, including frequently asked questions about privacy, account activation, and platform features, is available here https://hr.sonoma.edu/training/linkedin-learning.

Interested in other Learning and Development opportunities offered through Sonoma State and the CSU? Find more information on professional development resources on the HR Training and Workshops website or reach out directly to [email protected].