We are excited you have joined the Penguin Nation! We know you’ll bring valuable skills and perspective to our college community. The NEST program is designed to help our newest penguins make a smooth and successful transition to Clark College. Below are some helpful resources:

• New Employee Success Training Handbook
• Get to know your team and the college
• Work with your supervisor on department specifics
• Complete your new employee trainings in Higher Ed Works
• Attend New Employee Orientation
• If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Human Resources at hr@clark.edu or stop by Baird, 133.

Welcome to the Penguin Nation! We value you as an important member of our Clark College community and want to help provide you with the information to be successful in your new role. This will be a virtual online orientation through Zoom. Information on upcoming orientation dates can be found on our "Upcoming Events" training calendar.

We will cover:

• Introduction to Clark College and resources to help you be successful in your new role
• Talent/Professional Development opportunities
• Benefits
• Safety and Security
• IT
• and more!

If you are a new employee, we encourage you to attend orientation.

*New Employee Orientation is intended for administrative, classified, part-time hourly, temporary and exempt positions (this orientation is not meant faculty – as faculty have their respective orientation).

As we continue our remote work, consider our virtual presence and the importance for the entire college and aim to implement accessibility into your work. 

• Accessibility Made Easy, a Canvas resource to support staff in creating accessible content: https://clarkcollege.instructure.com/courses/1839992. The content is easy to follow accessibility steps and resources. Topics cover commonly used tools: Microsoft Outlook 2016, Microsoft Word 2016, Microsoft PPT 2016, and Adobe Acrobat DC for PDFs. Thank you to Tre Sandlin, Instructional Accessibility Specialist and Megan Jasurda, Director of Disability Access Center. 
• Accessible Word Docs, a training that provides basic accessibility foundations practiced in Microsoft Word. The following are offered in virtual Zoom format:
• SBCTC's Library of Accessibility Resources: https://sbctc.instructure.com/courses/1578604/
• Accessibility Micro Courses via SBCTC (continuous self-paced):
• Disability Awareness, an onboarding resource

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a free, confidential program created to promote the health, safety and well-being of public employees. More than 86,000 public employees have access to EAP services to help them address work and life concerns. When you’re ready to get help, we’re here for you.

Visit Clark College's EAP page to learn more or email HR@clark.edu. 

• EAP webinars
  Learn about all that EAP offers:
  
  • Live EAP webinar, Wednesday, January 12, 10-10:30 a.m.
  • Future EAP webinars
  • EAP webinars on-demand
  • EAP on-demand webinars: understanding and managing the stress in your life
  • EAP on-demand webinars: adapt to the many changes at work and home connected to COVID
  • EAP on-demand webinars: create psychological safety to support the team you supervise
  • Additional EAP webinars
  
  
• Visit the EAP website for additional resources for employees and supervisors. Subscribe to their monthly newsletters. 

Learn how EAP can assist you and your household members. Call EAP today, 360-407-9490 or toll-free at 877-313-4455.

LinkedIn Learning is available to Clark College faculty and staff.

Unlock access to 10,000+ on-demand courses to help you learn more and achieve success. LinkedIn Learning provides access to:

• Quality Content.  Taught by experts in your field (35+ new courses a week).
• Personalized Curation. Get course recommendations based on the most in-demand skills for your unique role.
• On your schedule. Available anytime, anywhere.

Whether you’re reviewing bite-sized content for 15 minutes during your commute or watching a full playlist - you can truly access LinkedIn Learning courses anytime, anywhere.

We encourage you to take advantage of LinkedIn Learning and experience learning tailored for you, at your own pace.

Currently, there are thirteen (13) available LinkedIn licenses available for a three-week rotation.
Sign-up for a LinkedIn License by contacting vbural@clark.edu or hr@clark.edu.
*Please note, a LinkedIn account is not needed to gain access to LinkedIn Learning. There is no charge to the employee or department.

Equity in Hiring

Equity in Hiring is a required training to be completed every two years for folks who serve on a Clark College screening committee. Offered monthly.
TLC schedule calendar

View your Professional Development Dashboard to see when you last attended Equity in Hiring.

Power, Privilege, and Inequity (PPI) and Equitable Decision Making (EDM)

Clark College’s Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Department works hard to provide relevant and impactful trainings around diversity and equity topics. The Power, Privilege and Inequity Training policy was updated to reflect RCW 28B.10.145: Diversity, equity, inclusion and antiracism – Professional Development. Trainings that qualifying for Power, Privilege, and Inequity credit are marked with “PPI” and trainings eligible for Equitable Decision Making credit are marked with “EDM.” All Clark College employees (faculty and staff) are required to complete one (1) Power, Privilege, and Inequity training (PPI) and one (1) EDM training per year.
View the Upcoming Events calendar to view the training schedule:
TLC schedule calendar

For questions, email diversity@clark.edu.

Getting Ready for Retirement webinars:

Saturday, April 4th at 9 a.m. - Retirement Webinar
Saturday, April 18th at 9 a.m. - Retirement Webinar