6/12/2024, 11am-12pm
https://www.bbb.org/article/news-releases/30309-are-you-financially-healthy

This Financial Literacy Workshop Series was designed by CCSF's Professional Development Committee (PDC) and Office of Student Equity (OSE) in community with our partners/sponsors, Patelco Credit Union and Ameriprise Financial Services, to bring financial literacy, education, and planning opportunities to our CCSF employees. Each session covers a different financial topic to support employees and their families’ financial wellbeing.

These sessions are free and held virtually twice a month on 1st & 3rd Tuesdays at 5:00pm, beginning February 6, 2024. Workshops are listed below. REGISTER today!

REGISTER for any of the following workshops:

• February 6: Smart Moves to Pay off Debt (Patelco Credit Union)
  Have you noticed that your credit card balances are creeping up? According to CNBC, many Americans are supplementing their income with debt. This interactive webinar will walk you through different strategies to pay off credit card debt. Join us as we will share sample action plans to put you on a path to lowering debt.
• February 20: Why a Roth IRA? Valuable tips to help you reach your goals (Ameriprise Financial Services)
  This seminar outlines factors to consider before a Roth conversion. Help clients and prospects decide if a Roth IRA is right for them by focusing on the value of balancing taxable income with tax-free retirement income. 
• March 5: Tax Basics (Patelco Credit Union)
  Let’s face it - taxes are complicated. Take some confusion out of tax time as we break down the basics. Learn how to file a Federal tax return and calculate your tax liability, along with the options available if you owe and the collection process for unpaid taxes.  
• March 19: Getting to know the basics: Understanding your finances (Ameriprise Financial Services)
  This introduction to financial basics will discuss the importance of goal setting and financial planning; touch on the basics of budgeting, managing debt and credit, investing and saving; and talk about establishing good habits for the future. 
• April 2: Saving Strategies (Patelco Credit Union)
  Saving money is much easier with a goal in mind. This workshop shows you how to choose the right goals for you, and overcome barriers to achieving them. Participants will learn about savings strategies and tactics, to be a successful saver.  
• April 16: How to Navigate Volatile Markets (Ameriprise Financial Services)
  This full-length seminar highlights the factors that contribute to market volatility, how the markets behave, and strategies for navigating volatile markets.
• May 7: Creative ways to use your Home Equity (Patelco Credit Union)
  There are numerous benefits to owning your own home. Not only does it provide you with a place to live, but you can also often use the accumulated equity for many money smart purposes. Borrowing further against your home is a serious financial decision and should only be done after careful research and consideration. This session will discuss the pros and cons of borrowing against your equity and also review the different ways you can do so.
• May 21: Put your Paycheck to Work (Ameriprise Financial Services)
  This seminar will examine how to make the most out of your paycheck. Learn ways to uncover “hidden” compensation opportunities, maximize available benefits and effectively manage income. 

Past sessions during spring 2024:

• Thursday, January 11, 2024 - Independent Flex Day
  • 10-11am, Ameriprise Financial Services
    Retiring on your terms (Zoom) Read more and register here
  • 12-1:30pm, Patelco Credit Union
    Trust/Estate Planning (hybrid) Read more and register here 

Available Zoom recordings from past sessions:
VRC Playlist - 2023-24 Financial Literacy Workshop Series (Patelco & Ameriprise)

*Check the VRC Events Calendar for all available, up-to-date activities.*

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. Register here  

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.  Register here  

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.  Read more here  

Faculty, Classified Professionals, and Administrators strive 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 welcome equity-minded workshops that cover key topics such as cultivating empathy, personalized learning, community building, communication, and accessibility. How are you centering the student experience in your work at the college? Share your and/or your department’s practices and tools to inform how we can further connect and support our students. These workshops 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 CCSF’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 definitions here. 

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