HR News | March 2026

Welcome to the March issue of HR News!

As we move further into the spring semester, HR remains committed to supporting our faculty, staff, and student employees with the resources, guidance, and services you need to thrive. This month, we are highlighting important updates, key deadlines, professional development opportunities.

Mark your calendar for Daylight Saving Time (March 8), Spring Break (March 16 - 22), and Cesar Chavez Holiday (March 31). Be sure to take a moment to nominate a colleague or team for the 2026 Recognition of Excellence Awards, submissions due by March 6.

Thank you for the important work you do every day to serve our campus community. Please contact us if you have any questions or feedback, or want to see an upcoming event included in a future issue of HR News.

Explore HR Updates to learn about resources available to you and important employment updates:

Now Accepting Nominations for the 2026 Recognition of Excellence Awards | Due March 6
Please take this opportunity to nominate a colleague or team so that we may collectively recognize their contributions in helping make CSUN an excellent institution. All staff and faculty are eligible to make a nomination. Read more here.
Student Employee Scheduling During Spring Break | March 16 – 22
When school is not in session due to semester breaks (outside of the academic semester), continuing Student Assistants may work up to a maximum of 40 hours per week, but may not be scheduled to work overtime. Read more here.
Cesar Chavez Holiday Campus Closure | March 31
The Campus will be closed on Tuesday, March 31st in observance of César Chávez Day.
Summer & Fall 2026 Fee Waiver Priority Enrollment Period | Now Through April 24
The CSU Fee Waiver module is currently available for Summer and Fall 2026 applications. In order to ensure timely processing, please submit your application no later than April 24, 2026. Read more here.
Save the Date! 60th Annual Staff Service & Recognition of Excellence Awards Event | May 28
Each year, the University honors staff, managers and auxiliary employees on their 5, 10, 15, and other five year service increments. For more information or to view a listing of Employees Scheduled to be Recognized for their Years of Service to the University at the 2026 Event, go here.
A New Human Resources System is Coming
Human Resources is excited to share that we have begun implementing the Common Human Resources System (CHRS) at CSUN as part of Wave 5 of this project. Be on the lookout for more information in the coming months, CHRS is anticipated to go live March 2027.
Celebrating a Birthday in June? Complete the CalPERS Dependent Re-Verification Requirement | Deadline: June 1
Dependent Re-verification (DRV) is the process of re-verifying the eligibility of your spouse, domestic partner, children, stepchildren, and domestic partner children (family members) enrolled for state health and dental benefits. Read more here.
Helping You Make the Most of Your Benefits | California Casualty
CSU employees have access to special auto, home, and renters insurance offerings through California Casualty (Rehired Annuitants and FERP participants excluded). To learn more or request a personalized quote, go here.
Introducing Recupe: Physical Therapy Recovery Support for Employees Injured on the Job
Recupe is a no‑cost digital recovery program for employees injured on the job whose treatment plan includes physical therapy. Read more here.
2026 Health Plan Premiums and Voluntary Benefit Deductions
Please remember to check your pay warrant for your benefit deductions and report any discrepancies to your Benefits Representative. Read more here.
Employer-Provided Health Insurance Offer and Coverage Statements (1095-B and 1095-C) for Tax Year 2025
The State of California, via the State Controller’s Office, issued Form 1095-C to its full-time employees with information about the health coverage offered, if any, to the employee and their dependent children in February. Read more here.
Are you looking for a summary of CSU provided benefits?
You can view an overview summary of systemwide benefits to eligible employees by visiting Employee Benefits Summary.
LifeMatters - View New Online Content
Log in and check out the new features which includes "MyWellBeing" and "Togetherall." View more information about LifeMatters here.
Calm and HR Present: Struggling to Sleep? Rest Easy with Calm
Are you struggling to sleep? You’re not alone. Many people find falling or staying asleep difficult. Try one of the resources in the Calm app and take your first step to sounder sleep tonight. Read more here. Activate your free premium membership to CALM and take advantage of this benefit.
Plan your 2025-2026 year
View the Pay Calendars and Holiday Schedule available here.
Enroll in Cal Employee Connect
Sign-up for easy online access to your monthly pay, W-2 information, Direct Deposit, and Withholdings changes. Read more here.
View your Total Compensation
This includes your salary and the value of your benefit package, based on your appointment type. To see the equivalent value of your total compensation, use the Total Compensation Calculator.

Dive into this section to find campus news, events, and programs you can participate in this month.

Save the Date for CSUN Giving Day March 3-5
As CSUN employees, we have an opportunity to celebrate the impact that philanthropic support can have on our students every day during CSUN's biggest campaign of the year. Check out all the ways you can support CSUN on Giving Day. Read more here.
Children's Swim Lessons at the SRC | Register by March 9
Parents, set your children up for life by enrolling them in weekly 25-minute swim lessons! For just $50, your child will be equipped with the important skills of knowing how to confidently breathe and move through the water. Meanwhile, you’ll get peace of mind that they can play safely. Read more here.
CSUBUY P2P
P2P is a platform for the procurement and payment of all goods and services except travel and reimbursements to employees and students. P2P is a comprehensive procurement platform designed to optimize the entire procure-to-pay process, ensuring seamless and efficient transactions from sourcing to payment within the CSU system. Read more here.
Matty's Closet
Matty’s Closet is more than just a resource—it’s a community effort. Consider donating acceptable workplace-ready clothes to Matty's Closet. Read more here.
Premier America Credit Union
Open a checking account that works as hard as you do from the Official Credit Union of CSUN. Between classes, meetings, and everything in between, you need banking that keeps up the pace. From grabbing coffee with a co-worker to paying for your share of lunch, we make managing your money simple, so you can focus on what matters this semester. Learn more here.
Winter 2026 T-CARE Newsletter
The CSUN Center for Teaching and Learning is proud to publish the newest edition of T-CARE (Teachers Connecting to Advance Retention and Empowerment). T-CARE is a peer-reviewed national newsletter designed to offer practical tips for pre- and in-service educators. Interested in writing for T-CARE? The guidelines for being a T-CARE author are on the T-CARE website as well! Read current and past publications here.
Call for Submissions for the Summer 2026 Issues of T-CARE
The CSUN Center for Teaching and Learning is actively seeking submissions for the next issue of T-CARE. Share your practical strategies, helpful resources, and educational insights in this open topic call for submissions! Please email all submissions to ctl@csun.edu. You can find the guidelines for being a T-CARE author and check out T-CARE articles from the past here.
Save the date for CTL’s Education on the Edge Speaker Series Event | April 7
The Center for Teaching and Learning in the Michael D. Eisner College of Education is hosting an upcoming Education on the Edge Speaker Series event on the topic of simulation in education, featuring Dr. Ashley Ireland of Loyola Marymount University. All Education on the Edge events are free thanks to the generous sponsorship from SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, but an RSVP is required to allow for proper planning. Please visit the CTL website to access the registration page, email ctl@csun.edu with any questions.
CSUN RTM Department Community Course | Winter 2026
Sign up for RTM's High Ropes Challenge and other community course offerings. View dates and times here.
CSUN RTM Department Open Course Day | Spring 2026
Sign up for RTM's Open Course Day. View dates and times here.

The Professional & Personal Development Program provides online discussions, training workshops, and development sessions available to all Faculty and Staff. Highlights this month include:

LifeMatters Resources
- Compassion Fatigue - Compassion fatigue occurs when someone takes on so much of the stress and suffering of those around them that they struggle to build or maintain their own resilience.
- The Power of Resilience - A resilient person is able to adapt in the face of adversity and bounce back from challenging experiences
LifeMatters | View Live and On-Demand Webinars in the Month of March 2026
Check out the live and On-Demand Webinars for March through LifeMatters. Read more here.
Institute for Community Health and Wellbeing Offers Two Mindfulness‑Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Classes
- Winter 2026: Online MBSR Class - Mondays through April 13, from 4:30-7 p.m. Register here.
- Spring 2026: In Person MBSR Class - Tuesdays, April 14 - June 2, from 5-7:30 p.m. Register here.
Learning Lab Series: How Do I Say That? - CSU CCC | March 2
Have a tricky conversation you'd like to handle well? This three-part "How Do I Say That?" series explores practical communication tools to navigate challenging discussions, raise concerns, and steer conflict. Read more here.
Flyers & Infographics Accessibility | March 3
This session introduces best practices for designing accessible flyers and infographics. Read more here.
CalPERS Benefits Education Event | March 4-5
CBEEs are free events that help you understand your retirement and CalPERS health benefits at any stage of your career. Through interactive classes and access to Ask the Experts, you’ll gain the information and tools you need to make informed decisions and plan your retirement with confidence. Read more here.
CSU Ask Fidelity: Making Your Money Work as Hard as You Do | March 4
Join us for an upcoming virtual Ask Fidelity Session where your local Fidelity planner will share important updates related to your workplace savings plan and provide you with resources to stay on track to meet your financial goals. Read more here.
Canva vs PowerPoint Design | March 5
This session explores the differences between Canva and Microsoft PowerPoint in creating accessible flyers and infographics. Read more here.
Blue Shield: Weight Loss Wisdom: What Actually Works and What Doesn't | March 5
This wellness webinar delivers clear, science-backed insights into what truly supports lasting weight loss and what often sabotages it. Read more here.
QPR Suicide Prevention Awareness Training | March 6
Presented by University Counseling Services, QPR (Question Persuade Refer) is designed to teach three steps anyone can learn to help prevent suicide and respond to someone in crisis. Register here.
Kaiser Permanente 2026 Medicare Workshop | March 10
Nearing Retirement? Turning 65? Join Kaiser Permanente for an informative and easy-to-follow webinar with live Q&A at end. Read more here.
HR Insights | Understanding the CSU Fee Waiver & Reduction Program Benefit | March 11
Are you interested in furthering your educational goals or transferring the CSU Fee Waiver & Reduction Program benefit to an eligible family member? If so, you will want to attend this session so you can maximize this wonderful benefit to help achieve educational goals. Read more here.
Broadcast Email Training Session | March 11
Attend a Broadcast Email Training Session with SCBM to learn how to plan and build effective mass emails using the university’s email platform, Emma. Register here.
From Reaction to Intention: Choosing Growth Over Concession Part I - CSU CCC | March 11
A two-part, interactive workshop inspired by the work of Natalia Peart, PhD, author of Future Proofed (#1 Amazon bestseller in 5 categories). Read more here.
CSU Ask Fidelity: Get to Know Your Retirement Plan (Get Started and Save for the Future You) | March 11
Join us for an upcoming virtual Ask Fidelity Session where your local Fidelity planner will share important updates related to your workplace savings plan and provide you with resources to stay on track to meet your financial goals. Read more here.
Learning Labs Series: How Do I Say That? - CSU CCC | March 16
Have a tricky conversation you’d like to handle well? This three-part “How Do I Say That?” series explores practical communication tools to navigate challenging discussions, raise concerns, and steer conflict. Read more here.
March Web Accessibility Platform: PopeTech | March 17
This workshop will walk you through the PopeTech platform starting with your dashboard report. Read more here.
From Reaction to Intention: Choosing Growth Over Concession Part II - CSU CCC | March 18
A two-part, interactive workshop inspired by the work of Natalia Peart, PhD, author of Future Proofed (#1 Amazon bestseller in 5 categories). Read more here.
Accessibility for Academic Support Staff | March 18
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has been updated with new requirements for course materials. This workshop for staff in academic departments will help you help your faculty prepare. Read more here.
CSU Ask Fidelity: How Consolidating Accounts Could Help You Save Time and Money | March 18
Join us for an upcoming virtual Ask Fidelity Session where your local Fidelity planner will share important updates related to your workplace savings plan and provide you with resources to stay on track to meet your financial goals. Read more here.
2026 Kaiser Permanente Thrive Thursday Webinar Series - Chair Yoga | March 19
This class will help you feel like you’ve had a mini retreat. Practice restorative chair yoga right at your workspace to stretch and lengthen the spine, increase blood flow, and release muscle tension. Read more here.
Blue Shield: The Sleep Advantage: Boost Focus, Mood, and Productivity | March 19
In this session, we will explain how sleep directly impacts cognitive function, emotional resilience, decision-making, and overall well-being. Read more here.
Keeping Your Brain Healthy | March 24
Learn tips and techniques to enhance brain health. Read more here.
Screen Readers & Accessibility Testing Tools | March 24
In this training, attendees will learn about accessibility testing tools and methods to ensure websites meet web accessibility requirements and standards. Read more here.
Fidelity Financial Webinar: Health Care in Retirement | March 24
Get a picture of health care costs in retirement and how to plan for them. Read more here.
Word Accessibility | March 25
This training will cover the fundamentals of creating accessible documents using Microsoft Word. Read more here.
Three-Step PDF Accessibility for Faculty | March 26
This workshop will walk faculty through a three-step approach using a new pair of software tools. Read more here.
Matador AI Connect | March 27
Connect with students, faculty, and staff at this campus-wide collaboration event featuring presentations, panels, and workshops focused on responsible AI use in teaching, learning, research, and campus operations. Read more here.

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