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This Financial Literacy Workshop Series (FLWS) was designed by ���鴫ý's Professional Development Committee (PDC) and Office of Student Equity (OSE) in community with our partners/sponsors to bring financial literacy, education, and planning opportunities to our ���鴫ý employees. These 45-60 minute, 12:00P.M. Tuesday sessions are free, and covers a range of financial topics to support employees and their families’ financial wellbeing.

Special Event Workshop:
8/15, 12:00-1:00PM (Independent Flex Day): Estate Planning (Patelco Credit Union)
We welcome Patelco Credit Union and expert speaker John Erik Fraker, JD, LLM who will teach how Estate planning can help you avoid probate, promote family harmony, and protect your family legacy for generations to come.

Fall 2024 Workshop Series:
All workshops are from 12:00-1:00P.M. on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays (with one exception) of September through December 2024. 
Select all the workshops you plan to attend.

• 9/3: Beginning Investing/On the Road to Riches (Patelco Credit Union)
  Are you a beginner at investing? IT can be overwhelming with all the options, good and bad, and then confidently choose one. Learn some basic investing information: risk, returns, stocks, mutual funds and more.
• 9/17: Taking control of your workplace retirement benefits (Ameriprise Financial Services)
  During this complimentary session we’ll discuss why your future financial security and your retirement lifestyle depend on how you save and invest. We’ll address key questions that drive the retirement planning process, make sure you understand your company retirement benefits and we’ll offer some simple steps you can take to control your financial situation.
• 10/1: All About Credit (Patelco Credit Union)
  Credit Bureaus, Credit Scores, Credit Reports, it can all be confusing! Join us to learn about why it is important to have good credit, what affects your credit and how to establish or build good credit.
• 10/29 (5th Tuesday): Protect your financial information in the digital world (Ameriprise Financial Services)
  The digital landscape is always changing, and financial platforms are no different. Sharing information online can be scary, but when done safely, it can increase efficiencies and improve your experience. During this session we will discuss how to communicate and share information securely, how to set up your financial goals and track progress, and how to utilize Ameriprise Financials’ online security measures.
• 11/5: 403B Retirement Planning (Patelco Credit Union) To be rescheduled
  You have been contributing to your 403B but wonder will this be enough when I retire? When can I withdraw? Can I have other retirement accounts. How much should I save? If I leave my job, what happens to my 403B? Join us and get your questions answered.
• 11/19: How to navigate volatile markets (Ameriprise Financial Services)
  Markets go up and down all the time. But volatility doesn’t just refer to market losses; periods of big gains can be part of that fluctuation too. Join us as we discuss the factors that contribute to market volatility, how it behaves, and strategies you can follow to help you more confidently navigate through volatile markets.
• 12/3: Inflation (Patelco Credit Union)
  Inflation defined is a general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money. Well prices have definitely increased so our dollar buys less. Learn about inflation and learn some tips on surviving with elevated costs.
• 12/17: How an estate plan helps put you in control (Ameriprise Financial Services)
  Learn about estate planning strategies that can help you leave a meaningful legacy for the people, organizations and causes you love. We’ll discuss the basic components and benefits of an estate plan, who should be involved in the process and how your advisor can help you get started.

Available Zoom recordings from past sessions:
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CCC | Equitable Hiring Practices Curriculum (Training)
Equitable hiring supports student success. Every stage in the hiring process is an opportunity to increase the diversity of faculty, staff and administrators. Divided into three stages, pre-hiring, hiring and post-hiring, the EEO Hiring Curriculum reviews equitable hiring practices designed to increase the diversity of professionals across the campus. Concrete examples, scenarios and directed reflections are provided to help you adopt and adapt these practices to fit your needs.  NOTE: You must complete this entire curriculum in sequential order to receive a certificate of completion. 

CCC | Equity-Centered Counseling Foundations
By focusing on the core skills necessary for effective counseling, we can create an including and supportive environment for all students. The “Equity-Centered Counseling Curriculum” reviews the foundations of equity-centered counseling as well as what you need to know about equitable placement and strategies for counseling different populations.  

CCC EEO Plan Data Analyses Curriculum (Training)
The EEO Plans are a critical tool in identifying actions colleges can take to increase meaningful inclusion, accessibility, and equity in outcomes for individuals from diverse communities. The EEO Plan Data Analyses guide us in identifying where to focus our time and resources to have the greatest positive impact in achieving our mission to provide high-quality educational experiences for our diverse student communities.

The training has been designed for EEO committee members, human resources professionals, screening committee members, executive managers, and other individuals involved in developing, implementing, or revising recruitment, screening, hiring, professional development, retention, and other employment processes which impact workforce diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.  

���鴫ý strives to foster an atmosphere of inclusivity and accessibility where individuals feel understood, valued, supported, and connected to the campus community. Acknowledging the unique backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and aspirations of our college community can develop more inclusive and equitable approaches. Let’s humanize together!

We will focus on equity-minded workshops that cover key topics such as cultivating empathy, personalized learning, community building, communication, and accessibility and will aim to provide practical insights and strategies for faculty, classified professionals, and administrators to create equitable, inclusive, and student-centered environments.

One Flex strand was identified to support these efforts, which is important for the success of the College in meeting the needs of our students by assisting in further enhancing student achievement and providing additional innovation opportunities for all. It is a goal of ���鴫ý’s Education Master Plan (EMP), which serves as the College’s long-range strategic blueprint for all institutional planning and program development from 2018-2025.

INSTITUTIONALIZE EQUITY (IE): Institutionalizing equity requires intentional adoption of evidence-based, equity advancing policies and practices to provide support and resources to disproportionately impacted student and employee groups. Please reference the . 

Consider how to address diversity, inclusivity, equity, and belonging in the following areas: 

• Promote culturally responsive communication 

• Improve accessibility 

• Gender and race-conscious evaluation 

• Design of institutional practices and systems, critical self-reflection, culturally relevant and inclusive pedagogy 

• Diversification of recruitment, retention, and hiring practices