February 25, 2021
Register for mental health certification course
With rising concerns about mental health issues, this 8-hour certification course will provide participants with the tools they need to respond to psychiatric emergencies until professional help arrives. The course is designed to help improve people's mental health literacy.
The course is scheduled for 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. on Friday, March 12 via Zoom. Participants become certified for three years through the National Council for Behavioral Health and the training can be included on a resume. Certifications are good for two years. Registration is required. There is no cost to take the course.
Take a telework survey
Campus and Parking Services (CAPS) has teamed up with iCommute for a new Telework Assistance Program. The SANDAG iCommute Telework Assistance Program is a pilot program for San Diego region employers interested in developing, enhancing, or formalizing their long-term telework or remote working initiatives.
SANDAG is initiating this pilot as an extension to its successful iCommute Employer Program.
Telework can be viewed as a transportation alternative that allows employees to work remotely using collaborative technologies. Working remotely replaces travel to and from work, reduces the number of vehicles on the road, and reduces greenhouse gas emissions.

You can take the initial inquiry survey here regarding your telework experiences. At the end of the survey, enter to win one of several $25 gift cards, all input remains anonymous. Tomorrow is the deadline to complete the survey!
Chancellor's Virtual Forum
Thank you to everyone who attended the Chancellor's Virtual Forum on Tuesday.
The presentation by Chancellor Lynn Neault and Sahar Abushaban, Interim Vice Chancellor for Business Services, gave an update on the budget and plans for the District. You can view the recording on the Chancellor's Forum page on the District Intranet.
Sign up for Campus Safety Forums
The District is assessing its current campus safety practices and reviewing national best practices to determine the best way to secure the Grossmont and Cuyamaca College campuses. A student survey and an employee survey were conducted to determine how safe students and staff felt on the campuses and to gather input on how public safety should be handled.

Open forums are being held for students and employees to give input on campus safety needs and experiences. To ensure sufficient time for dialogue, sessions are being limited to 40 participants per forum.

To participate in one of the forums, click on the date to register on Zoom and receive a link for the meeting.
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