California State University, Fullerton
EN-7: Employee Orientation

As of February 2015, 126 new employees have attended the New Employee Orientation and have been given the Sustainability presentation. During the New Employee Orientation, our new employees are welcomed and provided a wealth of information and resources. Presenters from across campus provide essential information provided by their department: Elissa Thomas - Parking and Transportation; Co Wilkins– EH&S; Melissa Dominguez – Administration & Finance IT, Employee Training Center; Michelle Tapper – Title IX Administrator; The Human Resources representatives introducing the NEO are Lori Gentles, Vice President HRDI, Juanita Arreola, Recruiter, and Melvin Alegado, Employment Manager. Beginning in the 2015 Spring Semester, the Department of Facilities Operations and Management, Engineering and Sustainability unit has implemented a new brief presentation entitled “Sustainability You Can See,” highlighting sustainability on-campus projects and programs. Information regarding office energy efficiency tips, contact information for reporting water leaks and proper waste disposal have also incorporated into the presentation. Other sustainability-related information presented by other departments at the NEO includes: Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) offers a variety of safety training to new employees intended to increase the awareness and promote the safety and health of faculty, staff and students. The environmental health and safety portion of the New Employee Orientation includes the following topics: - Safety Responsibilities; - Programs and Policies; - Chemicals and Hazards; - Emergency Preparedness; - Hazard Identification and Reporting; - Employee Training Programs. More information about EH&S Training is available at: http://rmehs.fullerton.edu/training/ Parking and Transportation offers a variety of alternative transportation options, which are highlighted to the new employees. Alternative transportation options include: -Walk and Bike -Bus -Carpool -Vanpool -Rail For more information, please visit: http://parking.fullerton.edu/transportation/facultystaff/ New Faculty Orientation is scheduled to incorporate campus sustainability information into the 2015-16 Academic Year orientation starting August 2015.