Administrative Workshop Series

The Administrative Development Committee has developed this year’s workshop series based on the needs assessment results received from you. Each workshop has been designed to assist you in “constructing” and refining your management and leadership skills. Participants who complete all  sessions will receive a certificate of completion.

To register, please send an email with the workshop number(s) to Leslie Carr in Professional Development at leslie.carr@canyons.edu.



Tuesday, September 28, 2010
#149F Understanding How COC’s Planning Documents Relate to Each
Other, and How to Use Them When Working on Your Department or
Program Plans
10:00am – 12:00pm
LIBR 206
Presenters: Barry Gribbons, Daylene Meuschke
Strategic Goal: Institutional Effectiveness
Want to get the most out of your planning with the most efficient use of your
limited time? We’ll go over lots of tips and details that will help you plan and
provide the leadership needed to advance your area. Planning also occurs at
the College level. We’ll talk about how your department plans can not only advance
your area, but also advance the College. Most importantly, we’ll go over
specific tips that lead to the most successful outcomes and be respectful of
your limited time.

 

Wednesday, October 27, 2010 Wednesday, December 15, 2010
#150F How to Write an Administrative Program Review
10:00am – 12:00pm 2:30 - 4:30pm
PDR #2  LIBR 206  UCEN 312
Presenters: Barry Gribbons, Daylene Meuschke
Strategic Goal: Institutional Effectiveness
Departments must complete an administrative program review every three
years with updates in years 2 and 3. This workshop will give departments practical
help to complete their program reviews, including AUOs, and develop
their programs. Join us in this workshop where we will go over the format, content,
and process for completing the online non-instructional program review.

Wednesday, November 10, 2010
#151F Developing Resources for Your Program or Department
10:00am – 12:00pm
PDR #2
Presenters: Theresa Zuzevich, Debbie Rio, Diane Stewart, Jim Schrage
Strategic Goal: Financial Stability
You have a great idea that will help your department or students, but you don’t
have money in your budget to implement the idea. What can you do? Well, the
good news is you have options! Attend this session where the presenters will
show you the tricks of the trade when it comes to locating and obtaining
grants, additional funding, resources, and support for your program or department.

 

Wednesday, December 8, 2010
#152F Building Internal Partnerships
10:00 – 11:00am 9:00 - 10:00am
Presenters: Floyd Moos, Audrey Green
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#153F Building External Partnerships
11:00am – 12:00pm  10:00 - 11:00am
UCEN 301
Presenters: Dena Maloney, Kristin Houser, Eric Harnish, Foundation
Strategic Goal: Institutional Advancement
Partnerships between College of the Canyons and businesses, government
agencies, key stakeholders, and influential individuals have been important
tools over the years in expanding the college’s ability to survive challenging
economic times. Mutually beneficial relationships have enabled College of the
Canyons to be incredibly flexible and remain on the cutting edge of providing
responsive, high-tech, relevant and worthwhile training and education to the
community it serves. At these workshop, the presenters will provide you with
insight into how to develop and maintain partnerships – internally and externally
– and explain how partnerships can help you:
• Obtain financial resources or materials
• Cultivate sponsors for college/department programs and activities
• Leverage existing resources and support to maximize efforts
• Take advantage of mutually beneficial opportunities including corporate
sponsorships, co-marketing, human resources, and corporate philanthropy
• Forge relationships with the nonprofit sector in an effort to improve the
quality of life in our community
 

Wednesday, February 16, 2011
#156SHuman Resources Roundtable for Educational Administrators
*OPEN TO ADMINISTRATORS ONLY*
10:00am – 12:00pm
UCEN 301
Presenters: Diane Fiero, Donna Voogt
Strategic Goal: Human Resources
From time to time administrators at College of the Canyons are faced with a
variety of Human Resources related issues. You may have questions regarding
the hiring process, collective bargaining agreements, how to request a new position,
employee classification, load banking, hiring and assigning adjuncts,
evaluations, leaves, benefits, employee discipline, etc. At this workshop we will
facilitate a lively discussion on the latest information from H.R. as well as answer
your specific H.R. questions. In order to customize this workshop to meet
attendee goals, participants are asked to email Donna Voogt at
donna.voogt@canyons.edu by February 7th with the questions/topics you
would like to see discussed.

 

Wednesday, February 23, 2011
#154S Mentoring: Creating a Legacy That Will Last Long After You Are
Done Leading
10:00am – 12:00pm
UCEN 301
Presenters: Diane Stewart, Laura Biery (City of Santa Clarita)
Strategic Goal: Human Resources
“Whether you have a natural gift for interacting positively with people or you
have to really work at it, you are capable of mentoring others and lifting them
to a higher level. You can help them develop a road map for success and go on
the journey with you as long as you keep growing as a person and a leader.”
John Maxwell, Mentoring 101

Mentoring programs provide a valuable opportunity for the development of relationships
that help others reach their personal and professional goals. At this
workshop, the presenters will define mentoring, discuss and provide examples
of the importance and value of mentoring, and explain the roles and expectations
of mentors and mentees.
 

Wednesday, March 30, 2011
#155S Human Resources Roundtable for Classified Administrators
*OPEN TO ADMINISTRATORS ONLY*
10:00am – 12:00pm
UCEN 301
Presenters: Diane Fiero, Donna Voogt
Strategic Goal: Human Resources
From time to time, administrators at College of the Canyons are faced with a
variety of Human Resources related issues. You may have questions regarding
the hiring process, collective bargaining agreements, how to request a new position,
employee classification, evaluations, leaves, benefits, employee discipline,
etc. At this workshop we will facilitate a lively discussion on the latest
information from H.R. as well as answer your specific H.R. questions. In order to
customize this workshop to meet attendee goals, participants are asked to
email Donna Voogt at donna.voogt@canyons.edu by March 21st with the questions/
topics you would like to see discussed.
 

Wednesday, April 27, 2011
#157S Understanding Risk Management and Liability Issues
10:00am – 12:00pm
LIBR 206
Presenters: Sharlene Coleal, Jon Aasted
Strategic Goal: Institutional Advancement
At this workshop, the presenters will provide valuable information to help you
understand the concepts of risk management and liability. They will explain
how risk management incidents should be handled and communicated as well
as demonstrate how administrators can successfully navigate the various laws
and regulations that affect us as a public agency and as agents engaging in activities
on behalf of the college. They will discuss the procedures involved in organizing
campus activities and off-campus trips.

 

Wednesday, May 25, 2011
#158S Communicating Performance Expectations to Your Staff
10:00am – 12:00pm
LIBR 206
Presenters: Jasmine Ruys, Jim Temple, John McElwain
Strategic Goal: Human Resources
Have you ever heard someone say about their job, “How could I know what
they wanted me to do? They never told me.” Employees—the new and the experienced—
need to know what is expected of them to get the job done. If you
are having performance issues with your employees, chances are they don’t
know or understand what you’re expecting from them. How can you truly expect
employees to perform if you haven’t conveyed any clear expectations?
When you set expectations and communicate to your employees, you most
likely will see them perform at higher levels. And higher-performing employees
will help you achieve greater successes. At this session, the presenters will
identify basic techniques that will help you more efficiently and consistently set
and communicate employee expectations.

 

Wednesday, June 29, 2011
#159S Influencing Others Through the Art of Negotiation
10:00am – 12:00pm
UCEN 301
Presenters: Sharlene Coleal, Jon Aasted, John McElwain
Strategic Goal: Human Resources
Everybody negotiates all the time, at work, at home, and as a consumer. For
some it seems easy, but others view the process of negotiating and influencing
others as a source of conflict to be resisted and avoided if possible. Attend this
workshop where the presenters will show you how to successfully negotiate
and influence others in a variety of situations, including with the media, vendors,
colleagues, and businesses, to achieve a win-win outcome.