Administration & Finance Division
Quality Initiatives & Training
The Quality Initiatives and Training department focuses on Quality Improvement and Professional Development & Training for the Administration and Finance Division. The Manager of Quality Initiatives and Training, Karen Stubberfield serves as the campus Quality Improvement Facilitator, participating on system wide QI working committees that develop programs to enhance customer service and process improvement.
Quality Improvement
Cal Poly is an active member in the CSU Quality Improvement Program. Quality improvement is the concept of promoting continuous quality and productivity improvement in the California State University through support for:
- Systematic identification and transfer of best practices
- Quality enhancement strategies and frameworks
- Assessment of customer needs and satisfaction
- Process measurement and evaluation tools
- Outcomes assessment and performance measures
- Campus and/or system-wide collaboration
Karen Stubberfield, Manager for Quality Initiatives and Training, has been appointed the campus Quality Improvement Facilitator (QIF). In this role she has been given the responsibility of being the primary point of contact for all QI system-wide projects on the campus.
View CSU Quality Improvement Information
Training
AFD Training Professional Development Resources
Finance PeopleSoft Training - Contact Laurie Borello at 756-6416
Human Resources PeopleSoft Training - Contact Chris Blackburn at 756-5175
The Professional Series Program
The Professional Series Program provides professional development opportunities on campus for the Administration and Finance supervisory and management staff. The Professional Series Program encourages both new and experienced supervisors to enhance their skills with a variety of courses designed to improve individual performance and increase overall productivity. The program is optional and all participants will be approved by AFD Senior staff.
Program
- Program will contain courses selected and approved by AFD Senior Staff
- Program divided into two phases with a certificate awarded at the completion of each set of courses
- The Professional Basics Certificate will contain selected core topics
- The Professional Senior Certificate will contain advanced topics/electives based on type of positions
For more information please contact Karen Stubberfield at 756-5407 or email kstubber@calpoly.edu
CSU Training Resources
Systemwide Profesional Development Website - The Source (http://thesource.calstate.edu/)
Whether in the classroom or on-line, Systemwide Professional Development provides options for CSU employees to expand their job-related learning beyond campus offerings. Check The Source for updates and new training seminars.