» Welcome to the Cultural Essentials Series

The Chapman Cultural Essentials Series (CES) is four unique workshops focused on Leadership, Care, Service, and Relationships, where you will learn how to shape, influence, and enhance your employee experience and create an environment where we all engage, achieve, and belong.

Each workshop is approximately four hours long.
Enrolling in the Influential Leadership workshop first is recommended but not required before attending the other three workshops.
Participants don’t need to enroll in all four workshops at once to start the series.
Before enrolling, please confirm your participation with your supervisors.
Enrollment is open for supervisors of staff, supervisors of administrators, and all regular staff and administrators.
Upon completion of the series, participants will receive a certificate of achievement via LMS365 and CES name badge via email for their Outlook signature.
Participants who complete the series within 12 months may select from an exclusive CES travel mug or notebook.

Frequently Asked Questions

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The workshops will be held in the HR Training Room, DeMille Hall #130. Rinker campus workshops will be scheduled based on classroom availability.

Workshops begin promptly at 8:30 am at the Orange campus. Workshop start time at Rinker is at 12:30 pm. Out of respect for your fellow learners, we ask that you arrive early to get situated and ready to participate by the start of the workshop.

Each workshop has two 5 to 10-minute breaks.

You will not need your laptop during the workshop. However, to ensure you can access the online workshop assessment, we ask that you bring your cell phone for this purpose but refrain from using it at any other point when the workshop is in session.

Participants will move around during the workshops, so bring only the essentials and your cell phone to complete the workshop assessment. We will provide a light breakfast and all other needed materials.

Due to the highly interactive nature of the workshop, we ask that you set aside time to attend the entire workshop to get credit.

Due to limited space and to accommodate waitlisted employees, please unenroll if you cannot attend as soon as you become aware, ideally by five business days before your workshop. If you need assistance unenrolling, please refer to the Enroll/Unenroll Tutorial link on the Cultural Essentials Series website.

You will be placed on a waiting list in the learning management system and will be automatically enrolled in the workshop if a seat opens for the date you selected. You will also receive an email confirmation and an Outlook invitation to the workshop.

We recommend that you complete the series within 365 days. However, you may complete the workshop at your pace based on your availability.

The Cultural Essentials Series is open to supervisors of staff, supervisors of administrators, and all regular staff and administrators.

The workshops are offered in person only due to the highly interactive nature of the workshop design.

Due to the highly interactive nature of the workshops, a minimum of 10 participants is required. If the minimum isn’t reached, the workshop will be canceled, and registrants will be notified. You can then enroll for the same workshop on another available date.

We strongly encourage you to complete the entire Cultural Essentials Series, as it is an excellent opportunity to develop your professional skills, network with other employees on campus and be an integral part of enhancing the employee experience at the university.

You will use LMS365 to enroll/unenroll in the workshops. It is part of the Microsoft 365 suite.

To enroll from your desktop, use the ENROLL NOW link on the Cultural Essentials Series website. For assistance, visit the Enroll/Unenroll Tutorial link on the Cultural Essentials Series website.
You may also use the LMS365 app to enroll/unenroll. Visit the Iinstall the LMS365 MMobile App section to install it on your iPhone or Android.
Please contact servicedesk@chapman.edu for technical assistance with using LMS365.

Nancy

Executive Director of the Fish Interfaith Center

"I am so very pleased that Human Resources is offering the Cultural Essentials Series. I have found each one increasingly helpful. I am hoping that the rest of my team can take the series together so that we can bring what we have learned into our staff meetings, ensuring that the workshops have a lasting impact."

Adena

Manager of Student Success, Fowler School of Engineering

"Participating in the Cultural Essentials Series training was truly a transformative experience. The curriculum was thoughtfully designed, covering topics essential for understanding and appreciating others. It has equipped me with the important skills and knowledge that I will continue to use in my professional endeavors."

Barron

Director of Client Services

"The Leadership workshop reminds us that everyone has the power to be an influential leader, mentor, colleague, and friend.  Working together in a small cohort of like-minded individuals is crucial to building confidence and an important first step toward an engaging experience in building a community here at Chapman." 

Rachael

Director of University Events

"I participated in the Leadership Workshop and truly enjoyed the experience. It is rare to have dedicated time to connect with colleagues across campus and discuss leadership values while strengthening friendships. A big thank you to the Leadership Development team for their hard work in producing this workshop!"

Rosie

Director of Accounts Payable

"The Leadership Development workshop was very engaging, equips leaders with essential skills and techniques you need to look at challenges from a different perspective. It also allowed me to work with various employees in different departments, which promoted cohesiveness, teamwork, and sense of belonging."

Adey

Director of Purchasing

"The Genuine, Individualized Care workshop is arguably one of the best sessions I have taken during my (almost) four decades at CU. I believe all CU staff members should take this. Indeed, my outlook on the "work-life balance" would have been plausibly impacted, and I probably would have performed much better at work and in life in general."

» Welcome to the Cultural Essentials Series

CES Test Group

Inagural Group

Frequently Asked Questions

Where will the workshops be located?

What time do I need to arrive at the workshop?

Are there breaks during the workshops?

Can I bring my laptop and mobile phone to the workshops?

What do I need to bring to the workshops?

Is it okay to attend part of the workshop, or must I stay for the entire session?

What do I need to do if I cannot attend the workshop I registered for?

I want to register for a workshop that is already full. What happens now?

How much time do I get to complete the four workshops in the series?

Who is eligible to participate in the Cultural Essentials Series?

Will these workshops be offered online?

Is there a minimum number of participants required to have the workshop?

Do I have to commit to completing all workshops?

What software will I use to enroll/unenroll in the workshops?

Testimonials

Enroll/Unenroll Tutorial

Upload the CES Badge to Outlook

Cultural Essentials Series Workshops

Install LMS365