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Professional Development
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Fall 2009 FLEX ~
August 17 - 20, 2009
Opening Day 2009 ~ August 21, 2009
Spring 2010 FLEX ~ January 29 -
February 5
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Fall
FLEX
2009 Program
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Friday, August 14
#22F American Red Cross CPR
9:00am 1:00pm
EPEK 101
FLEX credit 4 hours
Instructor: Chad Peters
*Limited to 20 participants
The American Red Cross CPR program is designed to give you the
training you need to respond in an emergency situation with skills
that can save a life. This hands-on skills training will prepare you
to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults.
Participants who pass the written and skills tests will receive an
American Red Cross certificate good for one year.
*Please wear comfortable clothing and bring your own lunch or snack
and beverage.
#23F American Red Cross CPR
Review and Challenge Course
2:30 3:30pm
EPEK 101
FLEX credit 1 hour
Instructor: Chad Peters
*PRE-REQUISITE: MUST HAVE CURRENT, VALID CPR
CERTIFICATION
*Limited to 15 participants
This course is limited to those who are currently
certified in CPR and would like to renew their certification. The
course will consist of a brief review of the information and skills
encompassed in the CPR Course, followed by a practical and written
exam to verify the knowledge and skills were retained. The American
Red Cross CPR certificate expires annually.
#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. Theres a form
for every process, and a reason for every form. Well 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 friends
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? Its 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.
Wednesday,
August 19, 2009
#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 Chancellors 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 friends
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 whats 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, youll 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 didnt 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.
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ONGOING FLEX
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July 1, 2009- June 30, 2010 |
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#58F Individual FLEX Project
FLEX credit - up to 20.5 hours per year
An individual/group project proposal form must be submitted to the Professional
Development office and approved prior to beginning the project. To receive FLEX
credit, a project must be submitted by June 30, 2010. Proposal forms are
available on the Professional Development website, located at: http://www.canyons.edu/offices/pd/Forms/individual_flex_project_proposalStart.asp
#65F Understanding the Needs of Older
Adults (Online)
FLEX credit - 15 hours for part 1 and 15 hours for part 2
Facilitator: A. Marenco
This two-part 100% online course is designed to be a self-paced class for those
interested in teaching classes in the College of the Canyons Older Adult
Community Education Program. The time commitment for each part is 15 hours.
The course focuses on the biological, psychological, and sociological challenges
of aging. To register, please send an email to Leslie Carr at leslie.carr@canyons.edu.
This course is facilitated by Anne Marenco, Professor and Chair of Sociology.
Fifteen hours of FLEX credit will be given upon completion of each part.
#64F Online Library Resources
Ongoing Watch for email announcements for dates and times
Library 206
FLEX credit - 1.5 hours
Presenter: R. Karlin
#59F Microsoft Program Training (CDs)
FLEX credit 2 hours per CD
Self-paced training is available on CDs Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced
on Microsoft FrontPage, Word, Excel, Access and Outlook. Please see Maureen
Gallagher in Computer Support Services to check out a CD.
#52F Adjunct Evaluation
3 hours each/6 max per year
#54F HITE Projects
FLEX credit - 1 hour each/5 max per year
#55F Conferences Outside Working Hours
FLEX credit - 12 hours max per year
#56F Individual Computer Tutoring
Scheduled tutoring sessions in your own work area, on your own computer are
available. To schedule an appointment, please send an email to Leslie Carr at
leslie.carr@canyons.edu. Please be sure to indicate the program or software you
would like to receive tutoring on.
FLEX credit - 3 hours max per year
#57F Individual Web Page Tutoring
FLEX credit 2 hours max per year
Michael Gunther from Computer Support Services will be available by appointment
for tutoring sessions throughout the year. He is available to assist individuals
on specific topics related to web page development. When requesting a tutoring
session, please indicate your desired topic. To make an appointment, please send
an email to Leslie Carr at leslie.carr@canyons.edu.
Prerequisite: Individuals must have completed a two-hour FrontPage workshop
prior to meeting with Mr. Gunther.
#60F FLEX Exchange Program
FLEX credit - 12 hours max per year
Full time faculty may choose to participate in the FLEX activities of regional
community colleges (Antelope Valley, Moorpark, Ventura, Los Angeles Mission,
etc.) for FLEX credit at COC. Please obtain an attendance verification form from
the Professional Development office prior to attending.
#61F New Faculty Mentor Program
FLEX credit - 8 hours sem/16 hours max per year
Newly hired fulltime faculty can have the benefit of having a friend in the
business at COC. Mentors can help newcomers work on professional projects,
develop curriculum or they can be simply a source of guidance and information,
all in a non-evaluative manner.
To sign up to be a mentor, please contact Fred DAstoli at campus extension 3710
or at fred.dastoli@canyons.edu. Eight hours of FLEX credit per semester will be
given to mentors.
#62F Mentor Program for New Online
Faculty
FLEX credit - 8 hours sem/16 hours max per year
The Mentor Program for New Online Faculty is designed to provide additional
support to instructors during the first semester or two of online teaching. The
program will pair new online instructors with instructors who are experienced
with online teaching in order to provide feedback on course design and offer
ongoing encouragement and advice. Mentors will earn 8 hours of FLEX credit per
semester, with a maximum of 16 hours per academic year. New online instructors
can request a mentor by contacting James Glapa-Grossklag at
james.glapa-grossklag@canyons.edu. If you are an experienced online instructor
and would like to become a mentor, please contact James Glapa-Grossklag.
#63F Mentor Program for Noncredit
Faculty
FLEX credit - 6 hours sem/12 hours max per year
The Mentor Program for Noncredit Faculty is designed to provide additional
support to noncredit instructors who are interested in improving their teaching
skills. The program will pair noncredit instructors with others who are
experienced teachers in order to provide feedback on course design as well as
ongoing encouragement and advice. Some participants may desire feedback and
advice regarding general teaching strategies, while other participants may be
interested in issues specific to noncredit teaching, such as managing
multi-level classes, open entry/open exit classes, and off-campus teaching. The
primary purposes of this program are to encourage reflection and discussion of
noncredit pedagogy and to provide moral support for noncredit instructors.
Qualifications for Mentors
-Fulltime faculty members who have expertise in active learning, assessment
techniques or working with nontraditional student populations
--Completion of the one-hour Noncredit Faculty Mentor Training session
FLEX credit
Mentors will earn 6 hours of FLEX credit per semester, with a maximum of 12
hours per academic year. The time requirements for mentors are as follows:
· Attend a mentor training session prior to mentoring a noncredit
instructor (1 hour)
· Meet with the new instructor prior to the class being offered to
provide feedback on course design (1 hour)
· Meet with the new instructor (formally and informally) throughout the
semester to provide ongoing support (4 hours)
Procedure
Noncredit instructors can request a mentor by contacting Jose Martin via email
at jose.martin@canyons.edu.
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