PMC Faculty Development
- Cal Poly Humboldt's Immediate Access Program SuccessHi everyone, Some folks have mentioned they didn't see an email sent to All Faculty last week, so sending via myHumboldt. We wanted to share that the Cal Poly Humboldt Immediate Access (IA) program for class materials and courseware has grown substantially this Fall from last Spring’s launch. We launched last Spring, 2025, with just 3 sections. We’ve grown the program to 19 sections this Fall. Here’s an overview: Spring 2025 Sections: 3 Students: 144 Op-Out: 1, .69% rate
- Mid-Semester Feedback (MSF) ProgramWe invite all faculty to take part in the Mid-Semester Feedback (MSF) Program—an opportunity to hear directly from your students in a supportive, non-evaluative way. The feedback you receive can help you reflect on your teaching practices and support student learning success. Graduate student facilitators are available to meet you where you are—whether in person, on Zoom, or through an asynchronous option—so you can choose what works best for your course.
PMC All Campus
- Building Evacuation Drills October 2025To our campus community, During the month of October we will commence our yearly building evacuation drills which will take place throughout the week of the 13th. These drills will be fairly quick. Please leave the building as soon as the alarm begins and encourage those in your classrooms to do the same so that we may swiftly resume with your activities. If you do not see certain buildings on the schedule that is because the second half will take place the 1st week of March.
- Health Benefits Open Enrollment Events: TODAY and Sept. 30As a reminder, the CSU Benefits Open Enrollment Period ends October 10, 2025. The health and well-being of our employees is important, and we encourage you to take this time to ensure your benefits are aligned with your individual and family’s health needs. Open Enrollment is your opportunity each year to review your current benefit plan selections to ensure they continue to meet your personal and family needs. The effective date for selections made during the Open Enrollment period will be January 1, 2026.
PMC Student Affairs
- October “Tea & Talk” for Faculty and Staff – Excellence and Well-beingDear Faculty and Staff, You're invited to the October session of Tea & Talk, a monthly professional development space designed to connect, reflect, and build community. This initiative is brought to you by the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI), in collaboration with Human Resources, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Academic Personnel Services (APS), and Staff Council..
- You're Invited: Tardeada – A Celebration of Latine Heritage MonthYou're Invited: Tardeada – A Celebration of Latine Heritage Month Join us for an afternoon of community, culture, and music in honor of Latine Heritage Month! - Date: Friday, October 3 - Time: 6:00 PM - Location: D Street Community Center, Arcata, CA Hosted by: El Centro Académico Cultural de Humboldt and Equity Arcata
PMC Strategic Planning
- Strategic Enrollment Management Planning UpdateDear Colleagues,
- Mapworks Presentation AvailableA presentation which outlines findings from the past five years of our annual fall survey of first-year students. Managed through our early-alert system, MapWorks, this survey provides valuable insight into the experiences of our first-year students. Find the presentation here
PMC Research
- Funding Opportunity: Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - Foundational and Applied Science ProgramUSDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture; Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - Foundational and Applied Science Program Deadlines: Vary by individual program areas and area priorities, but generally range from Oct. 2 to Nov 6, 2025. For a complete list of program areas and priorities, visit the link below. Range of Awards: Funding varies by program area and area priority; the general funding range across programs is $10,000 - $10,000,000
- Join us for our 14th Annual PI Research Celebration!Wednesday, October 22, 4:30-7:00PM Morris Grave Museum of Art 636 F St., Eureka The Office of Research & Sponsored Programs Foundation is pleased to invite you to our annual party to celebrate Principal Investigators (PIs), their staff, student researchers, and friends of research! Join us for an evening of food, drinks, and lightning talks.
PMC Library
- Call for Applications: Graduate Studies Faculty Fellow | Spring 2026Academic Programs is pleased to invite applications for a one semester Graduate Studies Faculty Fellow position for Spring 2026. Faculty who are interested in enhancing graduate education and supporting and enriching the experience of graduate students at Cal Poly Humboldt are encouraged to apply.
- Help Cal Poly become more Bike Friendly!Please join your colleagues in helping us on the path towards a Bicycle Friendly University designation! A 'Bicycle Friendly University' encourages bicycling by providing bicycling services, offering education, providing bike parking and including bicycling in planning. Please take this brief survey to help the League of American Bicyclists evaluate our application! You do not have to be a cyclist to complete the survey!
PMC ITS
- Update - time: PeopleSoft Finance (CFS) Upgrade - Weekend of 4/25An earlier message had an incorrect end time. PeopleSoft Finance (CFS) system will undergo an upgrade over the weekend of April 25, 2025, beginning at 5 PM and will be unavailable until April 28, 2025 9 AM. Following the upgrade, you'll notice a refreshed look and enhanced search functionality.
- Green & Gold Virtual FridaysDear colleagues, Humboldt State’s Campus Traditions Committee is continuing Green & Gold Virtual Fridays beginning August 28. Students, staff and faculty are encouraged to take a photo of themselves wearing green and gold or HSU apparel on Fridays then post to social media using #HumboldtState. One lucky winner will receive a prize to be mailed. Here is a Green and Gold HSU flag Zoom background that folks can use on Fridays.
PMC GI 2025
- Strategic Enrollment Management Planning UpdateDear Colleagues,
- Mapworks Presentation AvailableA presentation which outlines findings from the past five years of our annual fall survey of first-year students. Managed through our early-alert system, MapWorks, this survey provides valuable insight into the experiences of our first-year students. Find the presentation here
PMC CPS
- Mid-Semester Feedback (MSF) ProgramWe invite all faculty to take part in the Mid-Semester Feedback (MSF) Program—an opportunity to hear directly from your students in a supportive, non-evaluative way. The feedback you receive can help you reflect on your teaching practices and support student learning success. Graduate student facilitators are available to meet you where you are—whether in person, on Zoom, or through an asynchronous option—so you can choose what works best for your course.
- Call for Applications: Graduate Studies Faculty Fellow | Spring 2026Academic Programs is pleased to invite applications for a one semester Graduate Studies Faculty Fellow position for Spring 2026. Faculty who are interested in enhancing graduate education and supporting and enriching the experience of graduate students at Cal Poly Humboldt are encouraged to apply.
PMC CNRS
- Certificate for Online Instruction AcademyYou are invited to participate in the Certificate for Online Instruction Academy, a six-week, fully asynchronous program designed for educators who have already taught online courses at least twice and want to further enhance their skills. From October 6 – November 16, 2025, participants will engage in ~5–7 hours per week of structured, experiential learning guided by the Center for Teaching & Learning Quality Learning & Teaching (QLT) Team.
- Office of Research & Sponsored Programs Summer 2025 NewsletterBeginning in AY 25–26, the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs will publish two newsletters per year, one in both Fall and Spring, rather than four. Our newsletters will continue to feature research news, faculty achievements, project highlights, and funding opportunities. Moving forward, procedural updates, policy changes, and office news will be shared through Axios HQ, a new email platform we’ll use alongside our research portal to ensure more timely updates.
PMC CEEGE
- Feedback Requested! Credit for Prior Learning PolicyDear campus community,
- Online Geospatial Certificate Program - new cohort starts this summer!The Online Geospatial Certificate Program at Cal Poly Humboldt provides foundational concepts and methods in GIS, Remote Sensing, and Cartography that are transferable and relevant across disciplines and industries.
PMC CAHSS
- Help Cal Poly Humboldt become more Bike Friendly! Take this SurveyPlease join your colleagues in helping us on the path towards a Bicycle Friendly University designation! A 'Bicycle Friendly University' encourages bicycling by providing bicycling services, offering education, providing bike parking and including bicycling in planning. Please take this brief survey to help the League of American Bicyclists evaluate our application! You do not have to be a cyclist to complete the survey!
- Mid-Semester Feedback ProgramWe invite all faculty to participate in the Mid-Semester Feedback (MSF) Program, a non-evaluative opportunity to hear from your students and inform your teaching and their learning success. Our graduate student facilitators will meet where you are - in person, via Zoom, and/or an asynchronous option to offer the most flexibility.
PMC Athletics
- Eighty Lumberjacks Named to the 2021-22 CCAA All-Academic TeamARCATA, Calif.---- Eighty Cal Poly Humboldt Lumberjack student-athletes were named to the 2021-22 California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Academic Team, as announced by the conference office this morning. These 80 students represent more than half of the students who participated in a CCAA sport this past year at Humboldt.
- Kinsey Laine Named First Ever Head Coach of Cal Poly Humboldt Women’s Triathlon ProgramCal Poly Humboldt Executive Director for Athletics and Campus Recreation Cooper Jones has announced the hiring of Kinsey Laine as the head coach of the Lumberjack Women’s Triathlon program. Laine will be the first head coach of the Jacks women’s triathlon team. She comes to Humboldt from Colorado Mesa University, where she has been the Head Triathlon and Assistant Swim Coach since January 2021.
PMC Advancement
- Office of Research & Sponsored Programs Spring 2025 NewsletterThe Office of Research publishes four newsletters during the academic year; fall, winter, spring, and summer. These newsletters are used to highlight new awards, share what improvements our office is currently working on, update our researchers on any important changes that may affect their projects, and keep the campus community up to date with relevant grant news. For the convenience of our PI's, we've archived our past issues, available here.
- Monthly Listening Circles for Faculty and Staff – Starting Thursday, September 5, 2024, 11 am - 12 pmDear Faculty and Staff, RSVP here for the first monthly listening circle for faculty and staff. When: Starting Thursday, September 5, 2024, from 11 am - 12 pm Where: In person at the Library Fishbowl, Library 209, and virtually via this Zoom link.
PMC Admin Affairs
- October “Tea & Talk” for Faculty and Staff – Excellence and Well-beingDear Faculty and Staff, You're invited to the October session of Tea & Talk, a monthly professional development space designed to connect, reflect, and build community. This initiative is brought to you by the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI), in collaboration with Human Resources, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Academic Personnel Services (APS), and Staff Council..
- You're Invited: Tardeada – A Celebration of Latine Heritage MonthYou're Invited: Tardeada – A Celebration of Latine Heritage Month Join us for an afternoon of community, culture, and music in honor of Latine Heritage Month! - Date: Friday, October 3 - Time: 6:00 PM - Location: D Street Community Center, Arcata, CA Hosted by: El Centro Académico Cultural de Humboldt and Equity Arcata
PMC Academic Affairs
- October “Tea & Talk” for Faculty and Staff – Excellence and Well-beingDear Faculty and Staff, You're invited to the October session of Tea & Talk, a monthly professional development space designed to connect, reflect, and build community. This initiative is brought to you by the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI), in collaboration with Human Resources, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Academic Personnel Services (APS), and Staff Council..
- Cal Poly Humboldt's Immediate Access Program SuccessHi everyone, Some folks have mentioned they didn't see an email sent to All Faculty last week, so sending via myHumboldt. We wanted to share that the Cal Poly Humboldt Immediate Access (IA) program for class materials and courseware has grown substantially this Fall from last Spring’s launch. We launched last Spring, 2025, with just 3 sections. We’ve grown the program to 19 sections this Fall. Here’s an overview: Spring 2025 Sections: 3 Students: 144 Op-Out: 1, .69% rate
What's Happening
- Graduate School FairLibrary 209 - Library Fishbowl, Library 202A - Authors Hall Tuesday, September 30, 2025, 10am – 2pm The Career Development Center will host its annual Graduate School Fair, inviting graduate schools from throughout the country to participate in sharing with Cal Poly Humboldt students grad school opportunities. Event Title: Graduate School Fair Organization: CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER Responsible Person at Event Name: Ann Johnson-Cruz Responsible Person at Event Email (e.g. ces@humboldt.edu): acj1@humboldt.edu
- Green and Gold DaysUniversity Upper Quad, University Lower Quad Thursday, October 2, 2025, 12 – 1pm Join us as we kick off Lumberjack Weekend with a special Green and Gold Day. Wear your school colors or merch for special giveaways. Organization: GUTSWURRAK STUDENT ACTIVITIES CENTER, Cal Poly Humboldt Presents Responsible Person at Event Name: Amanda Please provide amperage needed and type of equipment to be used.: Will stay within the DB range. Will have a DJ play from 12 - 1pm. What time will the Amplified sound occur (Start and Finish)?: 12pm - 1pm Responsible Person at Event Email (e.g. ces@humboldt.edu): sac@humboldt.edu