#2F How to Claim Cash and Valuable Merchandise *CANCELLED - WILL BE RESCHEDULED TO A DATE LATER IN THE FALL SEMESTER
8:30 – 10:20am
HSLH 134
FLEX credit – 2 hours
Presenters: Kari Soffa, Donna Haywood, Mimi Spankroy and Colette Blanchard
No, this is not a seminar on winning sweepstakes entries. Instead, let Business Services show you how to simply and easily complete the forms needed to handle routine transactions at COC like reimbursements, purchasing, advance of funds, etc. There’s a form for every process, and a reason for every form. We’ll show you how to fill them out like a pro and make sure you get what you need faster and easier. This workshop will include an overview of the following topics:
• Budget Development: budget cycle and submitting budget transfers
• Purchasing: informal quotes, supplies/materials/equipment/furniture purchases, bid limits, contracts and purchase requisitions
• Risk Management: field trip waivers
• Business Travel: mileage in connection with business, conference attendance & other business travel, use of rental vehicles and international travel
• Memberships: requesting new memberships, renewing existing memberships and payment of invoices
• Payroll: required information to accurately process payroll, the payroll cycle for all employee classifications and completing leave slips accurately


#3F The Conflicted Teacher: Ethical Tension in the Modern Classroom
9:00 – 10:20am
HSLH 135 134
FLEX credit – 1.5 hours
Presenters: Ron Dreiling and Chris Blakey
Ethical issues arise when faculty find their educational ideals in conflict with non-classroom duties and other work-place realities. Come discuss with us the forces impacting faculty ethics. Help identify ethical dilemmas and explore strategies for addressing these concerns.


#4F Expanding Access: The Case for Open Educational Resources
10:30 – 11:50am
HSLH 204
FLEX credit – 1.5 hours
Presenters: James Glapa-Grossklag and John Makevich
New legal requirements and new technologies are changing the way faculty and students create and use content. Are you looking for options in choosing class material? Do you want to share your lecture notes, videos, and podcasts with others? Learn how the Online Educational Resources (OER) movement provides solutions, take a tour of our OER repository, and find out how you can get involved.


#5F Clickers: An Interactive Technology For The Classroom
12:00 – 12:50pm
HSLH 233
FLEX credit – 1 hour
Presenter: Bob Maxwell
What are “Student Response Systems” and how can they improve learning in my class? How can I get my students more involved in my class? This workshop showcases the use of clickers in the classroom and details the way to increase student engagement, particularly that of developmental students, by using Student Response Systems. The presentation details how to begin using the clickers and offers suggestions for best practices in using Student Response Systems.


#6F Promoting Academic Integrity in the Online Classroom
1:30 – 2:50pm
HSLH 134
FLEX credit – 1.5 hours
Presenters: James Glapa-Grossklag and panel of experienced online instructors
How can we promote academic integrity in online classes? Is it just a matter of detecting plagiarism? How do we design assessments that reduce the likelihood of cheating? Can we create an environment of academic honesty in our classes? A panel of experienced online instructors will share their experiences and insights. Time will allow for audience discussion as well.


#7F Memory, Learning, and How the Brain Works
1:30 – 2:50pm
HSLH 135
FLEX credit – 1.5 hours
Presenter: Edel Alonso
Have you ever wondered how your brain manages to remember all the things it does? As a teacher, would you like to learn how to help students employ their brains and memories more effectively? Please join Dr. Edel Alonso, chair of the Counseling Department, as she presents her research on how the brain works to learn and remember information. This workshop will demonstrate for faculty how students can prepare for class and access different types of memory to help ensure academic success.


#8F Behavioral Intervention Team
3:00 – 3:50pm
ALLB 101
FLEX credit – 1 hour
Presenters: Beverly Kemmerling and Tammy Castor
A student who once was engaged and attentive now shows up late, texts his friends during class and sometimes falls asleep during lecture. This change in behavior could be caused by: -losing his job – losing his house – being on drugs- grieving a friend’s death- running out of his psych meds-or other life crisis. This workshop introduces the Behavioral Intervention Team and informs participants about a basic process to identify and address behavioral changes before they become a threat to the campus. The Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) at College of the Canyons is a small group of professionals dedicated to addressing concerns of faculty and staff about students with problem behaviors. BIT members will provide training on how to identify early problem behaviors and how best to intervene before he/she becomes a “problem student.” Both a referral and consultation service, with referrals made on-line or by telephone, BIT will address faculty/staff concerns and help plan and implement a strategy to promote student success and campus safety
 

#9F Learning Styles and Our Classrooms *CANCELLED - WILL BE RESCHEDULED TO SPRING 2010 FLEX WEEK
3:00 – 4:20pm
HSLH 204
FLEX credit – 1.5 hours
Presenters: Brandy Janssen
Participants will become familiar with the dominant learning styles pioneered by Howard Gardner based on the theory of multiple intelligences. They will have opportunities to reflect on the instructional delivery of methods compatible with each learning style in order to appeal to a diverse student population.

 

#10F The Curriculum Revision Process
9:00 – 10:20am
HSLH 134
FLEX credit – 1.5 hours
Presenter: Ann Lowe
Is it time to revise your course? Are you wondering what that really means? It’s simple once you know the guidelines! Come to this session to learn the key elements of a successful course revision. We will emphasize areas of special interest to faculty, including units, descriptions, SLO/objectives, content, assignments, and supplemental forms.


#11F Supplemental Instruction
9:00 – 9:50am
HSLH 135
FLEX credit – 1 hour
Presenters: Jose Martin and Mary Petersen
What learning skills do your students need to do well in your classes? What additional content would you like to teach your students if only you had more time? Would your students benefit from an instructor-lead workshop or a tutor working with you to support your classes? You are invited to attend this flex workshop which explains the Supplemental Instruction program and tutoring options that are available this fall. Learn how to provide students more time on task and increase their success in your courses.


#12F Beginning Microsoft ACCESS
Part 1 of 3
9:00am – 12:00pm
HSLH 303
FLEX credit – 3 hours
Instructors: Melanie Lipman and Victor Jadaon
After this 3-day workshop, you will be able to create and maintain a database; create queries, forms and reports from a database; enhance the design of a table; integrate Access with the Web and with other programs; and define table relationships.
Course Topics:
Introduction to Microsoft Access 2007
Creating, naming, and saving a Database
Creating and printing tables, forms, and reports
Defining Table Relationships
Querying a Database
Using Action Queries
Integrating Access with the Web and with Other Programs


#13F Part 2 of 3: Wednesday, August 19
9:00am – 12:00pm
FLEX credit – 3 hours
HSLH 303


#14F Part 3 of 3: Thursday, August 20
9:00am – 12:00pm
FLEX credit – 3 hours
HSLH 303


#15F Finding Online Educational Resources for your Course
10:30 – 11:20am
HSLH 135
FLEX credit -- 1 hour
Presenter: John Makevich
This workshop will introduce the participant to the world of available online resources. We will examine and learn how to use open educational resource repositories such as Connexions, Merlot, OER Commons, and of course our own digital repository at COC. In addition, the participant will learn how to access content within IntelecomOnline, a database of video content to which we subscribe.


#24F CCCConfer/Advanced Section 508
1:30 – 2:50pm
Y-107
FLEX credit – 1.5 hours
Presenters: Scott McAfee and John Makevich
Prerequisites: CCCConfer and/or Section 508: Website Accessibility
This workshop will use the CCCConfer synchronous online learning environment to demonstrate some of the more specific challenges and opportunities that can arise while providing fully-accessible content to students. Basics of CCCConfer and accessibility issues will be reviewed and more advanced Section 508 questions will be answered.
 

#51F Building Collegial Relationships
1:30 – 2:50pm
HSLH 232
FLEX credit – 1.5 hours
Presenter: Jeanne Kuntz
You are, no doubt, aware of the strong correlation between teacher well-being and a vibrant, productive classroom. However, in these difficult times, teachers often feel they are powerless to address their own needs. Our presenter, Jeanne Kuntz, has created Teacher Wellness Workshops to help teachers and school personnel incorporate wellness practices into their daily routine so they can make positive changes in manageable steps. As they create more balance in their own lives, teachers pass on these important life skills to their students. I address daily renewal (stress management), physical activity and healthy eating as antidotes to frustration and gateways to personal fulfillment.
Jeanne Kuntz is a Certified Wellness Coach who specializes in working with teachers. A retired teacher herself, Jeanne focuses on helping other educators put their health and wellbeing at the top of their priority list. By breaking down the process into manageable steps and focusing on what feels fun, she paves the way for individual breakthroughs, supported by a caring community. By the end of this session, you will learn how to:
• Reduce stress
• Maintain a positive attitude
• Become more energized by your ability to build collegial relationships and work together as a faculty team
• Move towards achieving and sustaining total well-being!


#25F Admissions & Records 101
5:30 – 6:50pm
CANYON COUNTRY CAMPUS – ROOM 301
FLEX credit – 1.5 hours
Presenters: Jasmine Ruys, Linda Rios, Ryan Theule
This workshop will provide a guided tour of the services provided to faculty by the Admissions and Records department. Included in this session will be an overview of MyCanyons, the program that provides faculty the ability to turn in grades, drop students, email their rosters to themselves and so much more online.
 

#1F New Employee Orientation
8:30am – 12:00pm
Private Dining Room #1
FLEX credit – 3.5 hours
Coordinator: Leslie Carr
New Employee Orientation is designed to make new employees feel comfortable in their new position, and provide them with basic information that will assist them in their daily tasks. The orientation program provides new employees the opportunity to meet faculty and staff members in various departments on campus, and helps them become acquainted with the college.

*The Chancellor’s New Employee Luncheon will take place immediately following the orientation in Private Dining Room #2 from 12:00 – 1:30pm. The luncheon is open to new employees only.

 

#16F What Do Students Want and Need from a Teacher, and How Can We Provide It?
9:00 - 10:15am
Cafeteria  HSLH 233
FLEX credit – 1.5 hours
Presenter: Russell Richardson
All teachers have expectations of their students. Conversely, students surely have expectations of us. What are these expectations and in what ways should they affect our teaching practices?


#50F A Closer Look at COC Students
10:30 – 11:45am
Cafeteria  HSLH 233
FLEX credit – 1.5 hours
Presenters: Deanna Davis
The Faculty Development Committee surveyed some students to get more information about their views of teachers and learning. The results of those surveys provide some specific feedback to us as we attempt to refine and strengthen our teaching practices to help all students learn and achieve their goals.


#13F Beginning Microsoft ACCESS
Part 2 of 3
9:00am – 12:00pm
HSLH 303
FLEX credit – 3 hours
Presenters: Melanie Lipman and Victor Jadaon


#18F Producing Online Academic Content for your Course
11:00 – 11:50am
HSLH 204
FLEX credit -- 1 hour
Presenter: John Makevich
This workshop is intended for those who are interested in developing online academic materials to use with their courses, but feel limited in time and resources. We will engage in discussion to shape your vision of how the content will come together at the end and will develop strategies and resources to get the job done. This is intended as a planning session, and attendees are strongly encouraged to attend other media development and online repository workshops as a follow-up


#17F Behavioral Intervention Team
1:00 – 1:50pm
HSLH 204
FLEX credit – 1 hour
Presenters: Beverly Kemmerling and Tammy Castor
A student who once was engaged and attentive now shows up late, texts his friends during class and sometimes falls asleep during lecture. This change in behavior could be caused by: -losing his job – losing his house – being on drugs- grieving a friend’s death- running out of his psych meds-or other life crisis. This workshop introduces the Behavioral Intervention Team and informs participants about a basic process to identify and address behavioral changes before they become a threat to the campus. The Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) at College of the Canyons is a small group of professionals dedicated to addressing concerns of faculty and staff about students with problem behaviors. BIT members will provide training on how to identify early problem behaviors and how best to intervene before he/she becomes a “problem student.” Both a referral and consultation service, with referrals made on-line or by telephone, BIT will address faculty/staff concerns and help plan and implement a strategy to promote student success and campus safety.

 

#48F Advanced Podcasting and Vodcasting
1:30 – 3:30pm
Y-107
FLEX credit - 2 hours
Instructor: John Makevich
Strategic Goal: Technological Advancement
This workshop is a continuation of the topics introduced in the Introduction to Podcasting and Vodcasting workshop. Participants will produce a podcast/vodcast series of content. As well, they will implement some of the methods for delivery of this content, including but not limited to the development of script code to link the material to iTunes. This session will also be somewhat customized to work around the specific needs of the faculty in attendance.


#28F How to Prevent and Address Student Conduct Violations
2:00 – 2:50pm
HSLH 204
FLEX credit – 1 hour
Presenter: Michael Joslin
This presentation will address the issue of violations of the Student Conduct Code and how we as educators can take a proactive role with regard to preventing violations from occurring in the first place. The process for handling alleged violations of student conduct will be covered, as will frequently asked questions about the process.

 

 

#78F Coffee on the Side
2:45-4:00pm
LIBR-206
FLEX credit - 1.5 hours
Presenter: Rick Howe
Strategic Goal: Campus Climate
It is important to find ways to stay connected and to support each other as a learning community here at COC. The Coffee on the Side series will help to facilitate this much needed community building while allowing us to share ideas and improve our teaching. The Coffee on the Side seminar series provides an arena for interdisciplinary discussions and the exchange of ideas. After a formal thirty minute presentation on the topic by the guest presenter, discussion is opened to all participants.
 

#53F How to Create a Classroom Community
3:00 – 4:20pm
HSLH 232
FLEX credit – 1.5 hours
Presenters: Bianca Philippi and Vincent Devlahovich
Creating a classroom community means far more than simply putting students together in groups and expecting them to work together. A classroom community that focuses on the learner, creates a safe place for learning, encourages the exchange and sharing of ideas, and fosters cooperation among the students is the ideal atmosphere that supports the efficient and effective delivery of curriculum content to students. At this session, the presenters will discuss how to create a classroom community that effectively engages students and promotes active learning by:

• Defining the role of the classroom (the actual room)
• Discussing how to develop a learning community whether you teach in person or online
• Sharing concrete strategies and techniques faculty can use in the classroom, and discuss how it applies to all disciplines
• Engaging in discussion and sharing of what’s currently working and not working in the classroom
• Looking at our students from a multi-generational perspective, and discuss how to best serve each of those generations in the classroom


#26F Admissions & Records 101
5:30 – 6:50pm
LIBR 206  PDR #2
FLEX credit – 1.5 hours
Presenters: Jasmine Ruys, Linda Rios, Ryan Theule
This workshop will provide a guided tour of the services provided to faculty by the Admissions and Records department. Included in this session will be an overview of MyCanyons, the program that provides faculty the ability to turn in grades, drop students, email their rosters to themselves and so much more online.

 

#19F Leadership is an Attitude – If you want to do something, you’ll find a way.
9:00 – 11:30am
HSLH 235
FLEX credit – 2.5 hours
Presenter: Dianne Van Hook
The opportunity to jump into a new leadership position can create a lot of questions. You may already know what those questions are, but there are others you may not have thought of. Join Chancellor Dr. Dianne Van Hook for an example-filled and enlightening workshop that will help you navigate the challenges of leadership opportunities and make the most of them while avoiding common mistakes. Learn –
• How to choose what to join or lead.
• How to say no to all the requests.
• Where does your leadership style fit in?
• How can we all avoid duplication of effort?
• How you lead by following – sustaining what works
• Top 5 things that make a successful leader
• What are the five critical mistakes you can avoid?
• COC Stories – What people didn’t know when they started and how they learned
• How to get on-the-job training right here at COC


#14F Beginning Microsoft ACCESS
Part 3 of 3
9:00am – 12:00pm
HSLH 303
FLEX credit – 3 hours
Presenters: Melanie Lipman and Victor Jadaon



#20F Q&A with the Board of Trustees
12:00 – 1:50pm
ALLB 113
FLEX credit – 2 hours
Bring your lunch and chat with members of the SCCCD Board of Trustees. Your questions and comments are encouraged and welcomed. Beverages and dessert will be provided.


#29F Supplemental Instruction
1:00 – 1:50pm
HSLH 135
FLEX credit – 1 hour
Presenters: Jose Martin and Mary Petersen
What learning skills do your students need to do well in your classes? What additional content would you like to teach your students if only you had more time? Would your students benefit from an instructor-lead workshop or a tutor working with you to support your classes? You are invited to attend this flex workshop which explains the Supplemental Instruction program and tutoring options that are available this fall. Learn how to provide students more time on task and increase their success in your courses.


#30F Producing Online Academic Content for your Course
2:00 – 2:50pm
HSLH 204
FLEX credit -- 1 hour
Presenter: John Makevich
This workshop is intended for those who are interested in developing online academic materials to use with their courses, but feel limited in time and resources. We will engage in discussion to shape your vision of how the content will come together at the end and will develop strategies and resources to get the job done. This is intended as a planning session, and attendees are strongly encouraged to attend other media development and online repository workshops as a follow-up.


#21F Department Retreats
3:00 – 5:00pm
Please contact your Department Chair for the location
FLEX credit – 2 hours
Department Chairs will set the agenda, location and format for the retreat. Adjunct faculty who attend and who are scheduled to teach during the fall semester will receive two hours pay.