APA 7 Simplified: A Practical Guide to Academic Formatting
Friday, February 27, 2026
7:00–8:30 PM (Virtual via Zoom)
Presenter:
Dr. David E. Fraser
Hosted by the Department of Public Affairs & Administration at California State University, East Bay, this updated Spring 2026 webinar provides a clear, practical walkthrough of APA 7th edition academic formatting. Now in its seventh year, the seminar features revised content and new slides reflecting common challenges faced by graduate students and faculty.
Drawing on more than two decades of teaching experience, Dr. Fraser guides participants through core elements of APA style, including paper structure, headings, in-text citations, reference lists, tables and figures, and common formatting errors. The session emphasizes practical strategies, decision rules, and templates designed to make APA compliance more efficient and less stressful.
The webinar is open to all Cal State East Bay students and faculty, as well as faculty and students from other academic institutions and members of the public. The session is especially useful for students in the MPA and MS-HCA programs, where APA is the standard academic format.
Registration
Registration is required.
The session is virtual and presented on the Zoom platform. Zoom closed captions and transcripts will be available.
This webinar will be recorded. By registering and participating, attendees consent to the recording and its use for instructional purposes, including potential sharing on educational platforms.
Registration link:
https://csueb.zoom.us/meeting/register/LbCbRt9dSpmnaYTww2DkFA
Grant Writing Seminar (Martinez, California)
Grant Writing Seminar
How to Write a Winning Grant Proposal
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Full-Day, In-Person Seminar
Location:
MRC Clubhouse
1635 Pacheco Blvd.
Martinez, CA 94553
Presenter:
Dr. David E. Fraser
Hosted by Contra Costa County District 5 Supervisor Shanelle Scales-Preston, this full-day seminar is designed for professionals from nonprofit organizations, public agencies, healthcare institutions, and faith-based organizations engaged in community service delivery.
The seminar provides a comprehensive, start-to-finish overview of the grant development process, including feasibility analysis, funder research, proposal design, program evaluation, budgeting, reporting, and ethical considerations in grant management. The session draws on real-world case examples and practical frameworks developed through decades of cross-sector leadership experience.
Registration
Advance registration is required. Space is limited.
This seminar is fully underwritten and offered at no cost to the public. Contra Costa County community based organizations and public agencies that receive county grant funding are especially encouraged to attend.
Registered participants who attend the seminar for the full day will receive a certificate of attendance from the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors.
Note: Certified Project Management Professionals (PMP) may be eligible to receive Professional Development Units (PDUs) for attending this seminar. Participants are responsible for confirming eligibility and reporting PDUs in accordance with PMI requirements.
CSU’s Got Talent! – Special Two-Part Webinar Series
Promoted into Incompetence: Why Good Workers Become Poor Leaders—and How Organizations Can Change That
Part 1: Thursday, April 30, 2026
10:00–11:00 AM PDT (Virtual)
Part 2: Thursday, May 7, 2026
10:00–11:00 AM PDT (Virtual)
Presenter:
Dr. David E. Fraser
Hosted by CSU’s Got Talent!, this special two-part webinar series is organized by Systemwide Learning & Development, Talent Development for the California State University system. Drawing on research and real-world experience across government, higher education, and the nonprofit sector, Dr. Fraser examines why technically skilled employees often struggle after being promoted into leadership roles—and what organizations can do differently.
Session One explores the structural and cultural drivers of promotion-based incompetence. Session Two focuses on practical, evidence-based solutions, including leadership readiness, mentoring pipelines, and promotion reform. The series is based on Dr. Fraser’s recently published book, Promoted into Incompetence.
Registration
This event is restricted to CSU employees only.
Participants are strongly encouraged to register for both sessions. The sessions are virtual and presented on the Zoom platform.
Registration link (please register for both dates):
https://events.zoom.us/e/view/tJ0UJQv7QyG2hBDINudLQg/purchase
Accessibility:
Zoom closed captions and transcripts will be available.
For accommodation requests, contact ldstudio@calstate.edu.
Podcast Interview: Reimagining Healthcare with Diana Cantu-Reyna, RN
On September 13, 2025, Dr. David E. Fraser was featured in a live podcast-style conversation and audience Q&A with Diana Cantu-Reyna, RN, a holistic nurse coach and trauma-informed systems educator.
This session explored the cultural, structural, and financial challenges facing professionals working in public health, healthcare administration, and nonprofit leadership — with a special focus on sustainable funding, values-based care, and burnout among mission-driven professionals.
The conversation was recorded live and has since been published as a featured episode on the Reimagining Healthcare podcast.