Benefits & Training

Nov. 17 | Career steps after WSU

This session will address strategies for addressing your advisee’s questions about their transition from WSU including the job search process and the graduate school application process. Wednesday, Nov. 17, 3–4:30 p.m. Register online Interested in other training opportunities? Visit the WSU Training Website.

Nov. 18 | Business policies, procedures and records retention

This workshop discusses how to use WSU’s Business Policies and Procedures Manual, how the manual is updated and its history. Records scheduling, records retention and state records requirements are also discussed. Thursday, Nov. 18, 9–10:30 a.m. Register online Interested in other training opportunities? Visit the WSU Training Website.

Nov. 18 | Reinstatement training: Pullman new advisors

Academic deficiency and reinstatement is a process that an academic advisor plays an important role in. This workshop is taught by the Reinstatement Coordinator to walk through the academic regulations and present and overview of the process for the reinstatement office, students and academic advisors. Thursday, Nov. 18, 9–11 a.m. Register online Interested in other […]

Nov. 18 | Employee assistance program: Strategies for stress management

Special offering from the Washington State Employee Assistance Program. We all experience stress from time to time. Some of it is “good” and some, we call “bad”. Most of us could benefit from adopting effective strategies for managing the stress that comes our way. During this presentation, we will: Explore what stress is Learn how […]

Nov. 18 | Public records and records requests

As a public institution, Washington State University is obligated to produce, upon request, any records or documents it keeps of its activities. This course is designed to acquaint managers with the basics of the Public Records Law, the types of records that are public and must be produced, WSU policy relating to public records and […]

Nov. 15 | LGBTQ+ Ally Training

This course is part of the Community and Equity Certificate Program.  This interactive training is designed to give the participant an introduction to issues faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals. The training is interspersed with short video clips to illustrate specific concepts and also includes several activities that provide the participants with opportunities […]

Pre-retirement seminar: Nov. 2021

Are you considering retiring? Join a pre-retirement seminar to assist you in your planning. Topics include: Retiree Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance Enrollment Processes; Medicare and Social Security; Voluntary Employee’s Benefit Association Medical Expense Plan (VEBA MEP); Annual Leave Payment; Voluntary Investment Programs; Retirement Income, and; Retirement Supplementation for WSURP participants. These seminars are open […]

Nov. 10 | Staff Recruitment Basics

This online course is designed to give hiring managers a practical understanding of the recruitment process for Civil Service and Administrative Professional positions. It describes the legal framework for recruitment, the individual recruitment phases, and best practice tips to consider during the overall process. Wednesday, November 10, 9:30–11:00 AM Register here Interested in other training […]

Nov. 10 | Understanding the University Operating Budget

This course focuses on WSU’s planning and budgeting process. It includes identification of sources and types of funds that impact WSU’s budgets. Additionally, information regarding allocation processes and special funding categories makes this course particularly useful to those interested in advancing their understanding of financial management in the university setting. Wednesday, November 10, 10:30 AM–12:00 […]

Pre-Retirement Seminar- November 2021

Are you considering retiring? Join a pre-retirement seminar to assist you in your planning. Topics include: Retiree Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance Enrollment Processes; Medicare and Social Security; Voluntary Employee’s Benefit Association Medical Expense Plan (VEBA MEP); Annual Leave Payment; Voluntary Investment Programs; Retirement Income, and; Retirement Supplementation for WSURP participants. These seminars are open […]