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Friday January 11, 2013
#334S Counseling 010 Training
8:30am - 12:30pm
HSHL 306
FLEX Credit - 4 hours
Presenter: Diane Solomon
Strategic Goal: Institutional Effectiveness
Friday, January 18, 2013
#257S Blackboard 9.1 Parts 1, 2 & 3
9:00am - 4:00pm
BONH-106
FLEX credit - 6 hours
Presenter: John Makevich
Strategic Goal: Technological
Advancement
Blackboard Part 1 - Participants will
learn the basics of using the Blackboard Learning System. They
will learn how to request a new course, navigate the learning
environment, and change basic settings of the course.
Blackboard Part 2 - In this workshop,
participants will learn how to effectively work with discussion
boards, groups, web links, and some basic Grade Center skills.
They will also practice uploading a syllabus and course
documents.
Blackboard Part 3 - Participants will
learn how to effectively use e-mail, messages, and assessments
in Blackboard. They will write some sample exam questions and
discover how to develop a quiz from those questions. They will
also be introduced to other Internet tools and products that can
supplement the Blackboard experience.
Friday, January 18, 2013
#310S Creating Online Forms
03:00PM - 04:00PM
HSLH-304
FLEX credit – 1 hour
Presenter: Peter Hernandez
Strategic Goal: Technological Advancement
This workshop covers the basics of
how to create online forms using Adobe Acrobat Pro. Hands on
examples will be used to demonstrate how to take existing forms
created in Word and convert them into interactive digital forms
in Acrobat. The first 30 minutes will present step-by-step, easy
to follow instructions, followed by 30 minutes where
participants can ask questions and practice.
Learning Outcome:
By the end of this workshop participants will know how to create
interactive digital forms with Adobe Acrobat Pro.
Monday, January 21, 2013
#337S Section 508 Website Accessibility
2:00pm - 3:00pm
BONH 106
FLEX Credit - 1 hour
Presenter: Scott McAfee
Strategic Goal: Technological Advancement
Find out how to ensure that all
students are able to benefit from online education. Learn how to
make your web pages compliant with the federal law, known as
Section 508. Learn what the law requires, how accessibility
guidelines help our students succeed and how to make sure your
web pages are compliant.
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
#315S Classified Professionals Institute:
Perfect Timing!
10:00am—12:00pm
Room: Aliso Hall 108
FLEX credit - 2 hours
Presenter: Jeanne Kuntz
Strategic Goal: Human Resources
Does the stress of rushing all day
affect your health, ruin your mood and make you unpleasant to be
around?
How many personal and professional relationships have you
damaged by arriving late and letting people down?
Come to this session to learn how to use "cushions of time" to
create a schedule that supports you instead of
stressing you out. You will:
*Develop strategies to resist "squeeze-ins" - tasks that seem
quick but ultimately gobble up your precious time
*Identify your primary time/energy stealers and disable them
*Create calming, convenient rituals and routines to help you
flow through the day with ease
*Enjoy newfound feelings of self-respect and confidence as you
start living in "natural time"
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
#329S Military Friendly Training for Staff
12:30pm - 2:00pm
Mentry Hall 343
FLEX credit - 1.5 hours
Presenter: Shawna Williams
Strategic Goal: Teaching and Learning
Readjustment Counselor Therapist, Shawna Williams M.S.W. will
discuss the following topics:
*TBI – Traumatic Braining Injury
*PTSD – Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
*Transition from Military Life to Civilian Life
*Suicide Prevention
The training will also provide information about how to best
relate with Veteran students on campus and available resources
to support a healthy transition from military to civilian life.
Saturday, January 26, 2013
#259S Blackboard 9.1 – Parts 1, 2 and 3
8:30am – 3:00pm
BONH 106
FLEX credit – 6 hours
Presenter: John Makevich
Strategic Goal: Technological Advancement
Blackboard Part 1 - Participants will learn the basics of using
the Blackboard Learning System. They will learn how to request a
new course, navigate the learning environment, and change basic
settings of the course.
Blackboard Part 2 - In this workshop, participants will learn
how to effectively work with discussion boards, groups, web
links, and some basic Grade Center skills. They will also
practice uploading a syllabus and course documents.
Blackboard Part 3 - Participants will learn how to effectively
use e-mail, messages, and assessments in Blackboard. They will
write some sample exam questions and discover how to develop a
quiz from those questions. They will also be introduced to other
Internet tools and products that can supplement the Blackboard
experience.
Learning Outcome:
By the end of this session, participants will have learned the
basics of using the Blackboard 9.1 learning system.
Monday, January 28, 2013
#260S New Faculty Orientation (Part 1 of
2)
8:00am – 12:00pm
UCEN 326
FLEX credit – 4 hours
Facilitator: Edel Alonso
Strategic Goal: Human Resources
As a new fulltime faculty member, you will encounter many new
challenges and interesting opportunities in the coming year. To
help you become more acclimated to our campus culture, you are
invited to attend a New Faculty Orientation. The two-day
orientation is designed to help you feel comfortable in your new
position, and provide you with basic information that will
assist you as you navigate through your first year. The
orientation program provides new faculty with the opportunity to
meet other faculty and staff members in various departments on
campus, and will help you become acquainted with the college.
Learning Outcome:
By the end of the orientation, participants will have learned
about the various departments and services provided on campus
and who to contact should they have questions about those
departments and services.
Monday, January 28, 2013
#261S Meet the Faculty Development
Committee Co-Chairs
8:30 – 9:20am
Staff Dining Room
FLEX credit – 1 hour
Presenters: Lisa Hooper and Teresa Ciardi
Strategic Goal: Campus Climate
Join us for coffee and muffins as we review the vision for
faculty professional development and the new FLEX policies and
procedures.
Learning Outcome:
Participants will be able to utilize the new policies and
procedures in applications for FLEX credit.
Monday, January 28, 2013
#262S Microsoft ACCESS – Part 1 of 3 – How
to Create and Use a Database
9:00am – 12:00pm
HSLH 304
FLEX credit – 3 hours
Presenters: Melanie Lipman, Victor Jadaon
Strategic Goal: Technological Advancement
During this workshop participants will learn about Access
databases and how they can be used in the workplace. You will
learn the Access toolbar, how to create/design a database; how
to create a table and add records; and how to create and print
forms and reports.
Learning Outcome:
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to design
and create a basic database.
Monday, January 28, 2013
#263S Inspired Teaching Roundtable
9:30 – 10:50am
Staff Dining Room
FLEX credit – 1.5 hours
Facilitator: Teresa Ciardi + Faculty Panelists
Strategic Goal: Teaching & Learning
Faculty will share successful techniques for motivating
students to do their best work, to not give up, and to challenge
themselves to reach higher. Discussion will be lead by a panel
of our peers who will provide successful techniques they have
utilized as well as leading the group to new possible techniques
by building upon and/or tying together techniques that have been
proven to work in the classroom.
Learning Outcome:
Participants will leave with new teaching techniques for
inspiring students to fully utilize their potential.
Monday, January 28, 2013
#264S SHARP: Skills for Healthy Aging
Resources and Programs
9:30 – 10:20am
HSLH 230
FLEX credit – 1 hour
Presenters: Patty Robinson,
Victoria Leonard, Rhonda Hyatt, Mehgen Andrade, Orly Fisher, and
Barb Heinzel
Strategic Goal: Teaching &
Learning
The “Graying of America” is underway as Baby Boomers are
now turning 65. In fact, over 10,000 Boomers will join the ranks
of “older adult” each day of every year until 2029; and, by
2025, this cohort will make up 25% of the United States
population. The older population is also growing increasingly
diverse in race, ethnicity, education and income. This aging and
diversification carries significant national education policy
implications, requiring increased attention to preparing workers
with expertise and skills to provide care and services to older
adults. College of the Canyons will offer its new 12 unit,
one-semester SHARP (Skills for Healthy Aging Resources and
Programs) Certificate during spring semester 2013. To date, the
program boasts 50 graduates. This certificate is based on
promoting Evidence-Based Health Promotion (EBHP) among older
adults, and is especially designed for students who are:
* looking
for a new career path
* transferring to a 4-year college or
university and majoring in gerontology or emphasizing the field
of aging in disciplines like psychology, social work or
sociology
* pursuing training in health-related
fields like nursing
*
working in the area of aging services and seeking additional
knowledge, or
* caring for aging friends or family.
This one-semester certificate also
provides students with the opportunity to become a Certified
Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) Leader. This
certificate program is the first of its kind to be offered at a
community college anywhere in the nation. Lean how this
certificate can help address a critical career need.
Learning Outcome:
This presentation will explain the demographic shift known as
the “Graying of America,” and discuss how this phenomenon is
affecting the nation’s need for an educated and trained
workforce to understand the social, cultural, and medical needs
of an increasingly large older adult population.
Monday, January 28, 2013
#265S How to Incorporate Supplemental
Learning Activities Into Your Classes
10:30 – 11:20am
HSLH 232
FLEX credit – 1 hour
Presenters: Garrett Hooper, Angela Grigoryan
Strategic Goal: Teaching &
Learning
Want to learn more about how to embed Supplemental Learning
activities in your classes? Want to find out about research on
SL? This workshop will provide you with different techniques on
how to use SL and some strategies that you can use immediately
in your classes.
Learning Outcome:
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to
identify different Supplemental Learning activities and how to
embed them into their lesson plans.
Monday, January 28, 2013
#266S The COCFA Contract - What's in it
For You?
11:00 – 11:50am
HSLH 230
FLEX credit – 1 hour
Presenters: Nicole Faudree, Jose Martin, Deanna Riveira, Vince
Devlahovich, Garrett Hooper
Strategic Goal: Human Resources
In this flex workshop presenters will review the details of the
COCFA Faculty contract and field any questions that attendees
have.
Learning Outcome:
By the end of this session, participants will become familiar
with the various sections and details of the COCFA contract.
Monday, January 28, 2013
#336S English 091 FLEX Orientation
11:00am - 12:00pm
HSLH 205
FLEX Credit - 1 hour
Presenter: Juan Buriel
Strategic Goal: Institutional Effectiveness
Monday, January 28, 2013
#267S Crafting Prompts to Help Students
Produce Effective Writing Assignments
1:00 – 2:20pm
HSLH 232
FLEX credit – 1.5 hours
Presenters: Kim Gurnee, Svetlana Lynch
Strategic Goal: Teaching & Learning
This workshop offers approaches for creating effective writing
prompts that result in more focused, organized, and
well-developed student writing.
Learning Outcome:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to craft
more effective prompts for writing assignments.
Monday, January 28, 2013
#268S Breathe Before Flight or Flee Ensues
1:00 – 2:20pm
HSLH 230
FLEX credit – 1.5 hours
Presenters: Rebecca Shepherd, Mehgen Andrade
Strategic Goal: Human Resources
Who hasn’t been caught remarking about “being stressed out” or
“under a lot of stress?” We all experience stress from time to
time and understand that it impacts our well-being, but what
really IS “stress” and how can it be measured? In this FLEX
workshop, we will address these questions, and in doing so,
complete the Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS) to identify
major stressful life events and stress levels experienced within
the past year. The results of the assessment will be discussed
as well as how accurately people felt the score measured their
current stress levels. Research exploring the ways that chronic
stress impacts our psychological as well as physical well-being
will be examined as we brainstorm ways to manage stress levels
in our daily lives.
Learning Outcome:
By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to
identify common stressors, calculate their “stress” score on the
SRRS and their risk for physical disease, and compare and
contrast different methods of stress relief.
Monday, January 28, 2013
#269S What Can YOU Do About Academic
Integrity?
1:00 – 2:20pm
HSLH 235
FLEX credit – 1.5 hours
Presenters: Tom Bilbruck, Michael Joslin, John Makevich
Strategic Goal: Teaching & Learning
With more schedule options for students and more pervasive
access to technology, academic integrity can be a challenging
issue for faculty to contend with. Problems ranging from
plagiarism to criminal financial aid fraud pose a significant
institutional financial risk. Participants in this workshop will
have an opportunity to learn about the wide ranging issues with
this topic and what they can do to promote academic integrity in
both online and face-to-face courses.
Learning Outcome:
Participants will be able to discuss and describe various
academic integrity and financial aid fraud concerns that affect
both online and face-to-face courses.
Monday, January 28, 2013
#270S Emergency Preparedness
2:00 – 2:50pm
Aliso Hall 101
FLEX credit – 1 hour
Presenters: Michael Wilding, Barry Gribbons, Jim Schrage
Strategic Goal: Institutional Effectiveness
This workshop will be a building specific review of information
you need to know in the event of an emergency. Specifically, the
presenters will introduce you to topics such as evacuation
procedures, hazards specific to the building, where to shelter
in place, who to take directions from, where the fire
extinguishers, and any other unique features of the building. If
successful, such workshops will be repeated building by building
in the fall and in future FLEX sessions.
*This pilot workshop is designed for Aliso Hall/Aliso Lab
residents and those who teach in the buildings. However, anyone
is welcome to attend.
Learning Outcome:
By the end of this session, participants will know the
procedures to evacuate students and staff from Aliso Hall and
Aliso Lab in the event of an emergency.
Monday, January 28, 2013
#271S Yoga Basics
2:00 – 2:50pm
PICO 101
FLEX credit – 1 hour
Presenter: Wendy Hassenpflug
Strategic Goal: Human Resources
This yoga class explores asana (poses) including standing,
seated, twists, backbends, fundamentals of sun salutations, and
final relaxation (savasana). Poses and sequences are practiced
with alignment in mind offering practitioners the opportunity to
gain confidence, strength, and flexibility. All levels are
welcome.
Learning Outcome:
Upon completion of this class, the participants will be able to
recognize and release stress in the body, find a stronger
connection to their breath, and demonstrate an increased body
awareness.
Monday, January 28, 2013
#272S Club Advisor Roundtable
3:00 – 4:20pm
BONH 330
FLEX credit – 1.5 hours
Presenter: Teresa Ciardi, Kelly Dapp and Allison Devlin
Strategic Goal: Student Support
At this roundtable discussion, participants will share their
good and challenging experiences as a club advisor, and what
works and what doesn't for them.
Learning Outcomes: Advisors will have the opportunity to share
what it has been like for them to be a Club Advisor, while
participants will gain knowledge from each other that will
facilitate better leadership of the club.
Monday, January 28, 2013
#273S SLO Best Practices Panel Discussion
3:00 – 4:20pm
HSLH 232
FLEX credit – 1.5 hours
Presenters: Rebecca Eikey, Paul Wickline, Nicole Faudree
Strategic Goal: Institutional Effectiveness
Come learn about practices that have been working well for SLO
data tables - creating assessments, reporting results, analyzing
data, and recording dialog.
Learning Outcome:
Participants will evaluate strategies concerning outcomes and
assessment practices and develop plans to improve the collection
and reporting of assessment data within the program review.
Monday, January 28, 2013
#274S Using the Think-Aloud Strategy to
Enhance Students’ Reading Comprehension in Non-English Courses
3:00 – 4:20pm
HSLH 230
FLEX credit – 1.5 hours
Presenters: Kim Gurnee, Mary Petersen, Andrew McCutcheon
Strategic Goal: Teaching & Learning
This workshop presents a metacognitive exercise to engage
students in discipline-based readings and enhance their reading
comprehension.
Learning Outcome:
By the end of the workshop participants will be able to identify
the benefits of this metacognitive reading exercise and apply
the strategy in their classrooms.
Monday, January 28, 2013
#275S Understanding How COC's Planning
Documents Relate to Each Other, and How to Use Them When Working
on Your Instructional/Department/Program Planning
4:30 - 5:20pm
HSLH 232
FLEX credit - 1 hour
Presenters: Daylene Meuschke and Barry Gribbons
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 to lead to the most
successful outcome and be respectful of your limited time.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
*Learn how to plan and provide the leadership needed to advance
your area.
*Learn tips to lead to the most successful outcome and be
respectful of your limited time.
Monday, January 28, 2013
#276S Distance Learning Open Office Hour
5:30 – 6:20pm
HSLH 304
FLEX credit – 1 hour
Presenter: John Makevich, Ebony Coburn
Strategic Goals: Teaching & Learning; Technological Advancement
Come on by to ask us questions about Blackboard, CCCConfer,
online and hybrid courses, or other educational technology
issues. Participants will have an opportunity to raise questions
about such topics and we’ll do our best to answer them for the
whole group.
Learning Outcome:
Participants will be able to seek answers to questions related
to online teaching and learning and will have an opportunity to
hear others’ questions and answers as well.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
#277S New Faculty Orientation (Part 2 of
2)
8:00am – 12:00pm
UCEN 326
FLEX credit – 4 hours
Facilitator: Edel Alonso
Strategic Goal: Human Resources
As a new fulltime faculty member, you will encounter many new
challenges and interesting opportunities in the coming year. To
help you become more acclimated to our campus culture, you are
invited to attend a New Faculty Orientation. The two-day
orientation is designed to help you feel comfortable in your new
position, and provide you with basic information that will
assist you as you navigate through your first year. The
orientation program provides new faculty with the opportunity to
meet other faculty and staff members in various departments on
campus, and will help you become acquainted with the college.
Learning Outcome: By the end of the orientation, participants
will have learned about the various departments and services
provided on campus and who to contact should they have questions
about those departments and services.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
#278S Academic Program Review Training
8:30 – 9:50am
HSLH 230
FLEX credit – 1.5 hours
Presenters: Barry Gribbons, Daylene Meuschke, Nicole Faudree,
Paul Wickline, Rebecca Eikey, Cindy Grandgeorge, Minghui Zhang
Strategic Goal: Institutional Effectiveness
Want some tips on how to make you program review as effective
and efficient as possible? Want to avoid pitfalls that many
people have fallen into? This session is for you. Academic
departments will be updating Year two of the three-year program
review cycle this year. This workshop will give departments
practical help to complete their program reviews, including SLOs,
budget, and interpreting the data tables. Please join us in this
workshop where we will go over tips, including format, content,
process for completing the online academic program review, and
common problems that were experienced last year.
Learning Outcome:
By the end of this session, participants will know:
• How to complete the Year 2 update tab, including updating the
student learning outcomes tables, submitting the budget for
2013/14, and interpreting the data table.
• How to identify changes made to the format from the Year 1
template.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
#282S Creating Rubrics for Meaningful
Assessment of Student Writing
8:30 – 9:50am
HSLH 232
FLEX credit – 1.5 hours
Presenters: Jennifer Hauss, Mary Petersen
Strategic Goal: Teaching & Learning
This workshop presents the rationale for using rubrics to assess
student writing and ways to develop criteria for a rubric based
on the purpose of the assignment.
Learning Outcome:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to craft
effective assessment rubrics to assist students in understanding
the expectations of writing assignments.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
#283S Microsoft ACCESS – Part 2 of 3 – How
to Query a Database
9:00am – 12:00pm
HSLH 304
FLEX credit – 3 hours
Presenters: Melanie Lipman, Victor Jadaon
Strategic Goal: Technological Advancement
During this workshop participants will learn how to create
queries and action queries; how to print query results; how to
include fields in the design grid; how to sort data in queries;
and how to create a form and report from a query.
Learning Outcome:
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to create
forms and reports from queries.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
#284S Existential Angst - True Confessions
of a Community College Instructor: Finding Intellectual and
Spiritual Health in A Confusing World
9:30 – 10:50am
HSLH 205
FLEX credit – 1.5 hours
Presenters: Chris Blakey, Andrew Jones-Cathcart
Strategic Goal: Teaching & Learning
In our modern world it is easy to become so busy and
burdened that we forget about what's going on inside. You are
invited to a group discussion on intellectual and spiritual
health.
Learning Outcome:
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to
recognize challenges to, and develop strategies for, developing
their intellectual and spiritual health.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
#285S Guided Tour of Model Blackboard 9
Courses Currently Being Used by COC On Ground and Online
Instructors
10:00 – 10:50am
HSLH 235
FLEX credit – 1 hour
Presenters: Ron Dreiling and Faculty Panelists
Strategic Goal: Teaching & Learning; Technological Advancement
Would you like to examine several of your colleagues' Blackboard
9 websites, websites used to supplement on ground classes as
well as websites used to teach 100% online classes? Faculty from
a variety of disciplines will share their websites, explain key
features, and answer questions. Participants will have an
opportunity to consider how to use Blackboard to expand the
boundaries of their on ground classes and enhance student
learning opportunities. Additionally, hybrid online model
courses and 100% online courses will be presented to further
demonstrate various design features available to faculty
teaching with Blackboard.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
* Identify design and pedagogical practices presented during the
workshop.
* Analyze strengths and weaknesses in their own on ground and/or
online course designs.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
#286S Safety Training for Science Faculty
10:00 – 11:50am
HSLH 204
FLEX credit – 2 hours
Presenter: TBD
Strategic Goal: Teaching & Learning
This session will provide participants with an overview
of science laboratory safety requirements. Topics of discussion
will include the recognition and mitigation of laboratory
hazards, the use of engineering controls, administrative
controls and personal protective equipment, working safety with
chemicals, the use of MSDSs, procedures for disposing of
hazardous chemical waste, fire safety precautions for the
laboratory, and relevant legal issues.
Learning Outcome:
By the end of this session, participants will be able
incorporate up to date lab and chemical safety into their
instruction.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
#287S Rejuvenate the Mind and Soul with
Music
11:00 – 11:50am
HSLH 230
FLEX credit – 1 hour
Presenter: Bernardo Feldman
Strategic Goal: Human Resources
Sound has the ability to access the most intricate corners of
our minds, our bodies and our spirit, in a realm that needs no
words, no visual images, to act positively upon us. In every
culture, ancient or modern, music plays a central role in the
healing and in elevating the human spirit. Because of music’s
vastness, Beethoven claimed for it to be to be a higher
discipline than philosophy. Please join composer and faculty
member Bernardo Feldman in a nourishing and musically creative
experience that will prompt you to access the ever present magic
of sound and of music in a way that will rejuvenate both, your
mind and your spirit.
Learning Outcome:
Through active listening and collective music improvisation,
participants will experience first-hand the healing benefits of
music.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
#308S Psychological Distress: How to Help
Students In Need
11:00 – 11:50am
HSLH 302
FLEX credit – 1 hour
Presenters: Michael Joslin, Tammy Castor, Colleen Reeves
Strategic Goal: Student Support
Members of the District’s Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT)
will present information about Kognito, an online suicide
intervention and prevention training program and lead a
discussion about addressing the needs of students who struggle
with mental disorders.
Learning Outcomes: By the end of this session, participants will
be able to:
• Recognize when a student is exhibiting signs of psychological
distress
• Approach and discuss your concern with a student in distress
• Make an effective referral to support services (if necessary)
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
#288S Using the Talk-to-Text Strategy to
Enhance Students’ Reading Comprehension in Non-English Courses
1:00 – 2:20pm
HSLH 235
FLEX credit – 1.5 hours
Presenters: Kim Gurnee, Mary Petersen, Andrew McCutcheon
Strategic Goal: Teaching & Learning
This workshop presents a metacognitive exercise to engage
students in discipline-based readings and enhance their reading
comprehension.
Learning Outcome:
By the end of the workshop participants will be able to identify
the benefits of this metacognitive reading exercise and apply
the strategy in their classrooms.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
#289S Learning Communities: Benefits for
Students and Faculty
1:00 – 1:50pm
HSLH 230
FLEX credit – 1 hour
Presenters: Anne Marenco, Debra Zednik, Juan Buriel
Strategic Goal: Teaching & Learning
Learning Communities are here! Come and learn why
students in learning communities have higher GPAs, are more
connected to the college and their classmates, stay in college
and have a lower dropout rate, feel closer to faculty and more
comfortable in college, and experience a higher degree of
satisfaction in their courses. Learn also how this collaboration
strategy will enhance your teaching. Join us to discover how you
can create an exciting learning community!
Learning Outcome:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
* Describe the advantages for students and faculty who
participate in a learning community.
* Explain the process for forming a learning community.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
#290S The Future of Institutional Level
SLOs - Part II: Where Do We Go From Here?
1:00 – 2:20pm
HSLH 232
FLEX credit – 1.5 hours
Presenters: Nicole Lucy, Paul Wickline, Rebecca Eikey, Audrey
Green
Strategic Goal: Institutional Effectiveness
It is time to analyze what the future of ISLOs are. This
session is part two of a two part program.
Learning Outcomes:
To determine effectiveness of current campus-wide assessment and
to evaluate other options for institutional assessment.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
#291S Curriculum Committee:
Updates to the Curriculum Process
2:00 – 3:20pm
HSLH 205
FLEX credit – 1.5 hours
Presenter: Ann Lowe
Strategic Goal: Institutional Advancement
Recent changes to Title V and new legislation are changing many
past curriculum practices. Come and see how SB 1440 and the new
repeatability and prerequisite guidelines will affect your
courses and programs.
Learning Outcome:
By the end of this presentation participants will be able to
evaluate how SB 1440 and recent Title V changes will impact
their courses and programs.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
#292S Creating Meaningful
Social Connections
2:00 – 3:20pm
HSLH 204
FLEX credit – 1.5 hours
Presenter: Pamela Williams-Paez
Strategic Goal: Teaching & Learning
In a sea of info-bombardment and our busy lives, sometimes we
find it challenging to connect to others, even when we have the
greatest modes of communication such as Facebook and Twitter.
Come join us as we explore strategies for finding ways to make
meaningful connections with others, even with the use of
technology as well a variety of creative resources available to
all of us.
Learning Outcome:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to think
about ways to make important social connections to others,
thereby enriching our lives.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
#293S Current Trends and Updates in
Treating Concussions
CANCELLED
2:30 – 3:20pm
HSLH 230
FLEX credit – 1 hour
Presenter: Chad Peters
Strategic Goal: Student Support
Over the last 10 years what we know about and how we treat
concussions has completely changed. This session will define
what constitutes a concussion, discuss the signs, symptoms, and
treatment of concussions, as well as how to accommodate a
student who has sustained a concussion. This course will also
discuss the concussion protocol that is currently used for all
of our student athletes here at COC.
Learning Outcome:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to
understand that students who have suffered from a concussion
need special accommodations until they are completely recovered.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
#294S Using Interactive Journals to
Enhance Students’ Reading Comprehension in Non-English Courses
3:30 – 4:50pm
HSLH 232
FLEX credit – 1.5 hours
Presenters: Kim Gurnee, Mary Petersen, Andrew McCutcheon
Strategic Goal: Teaching & Learning
This workshop presents a metacognitive exercise to engage
students in discipline-based readings and enhance their reading
comprehension.
Learning Outcome:
By the end of the workshop participants will be able to identify
the benefits of this metacognitive reading exercise and apply
the strategy in their classrooms.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
#295S California Department of Fair
Employment and Housing Civil Rights Clinic
3:30 – 4:20pm
HSLH 235
FLEX credit – 1 hour
Presenters: Patty Robinson and California Department of Fair
Employment and Housing Staff
Strategic Goal: Campus Climate
The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH),
the largest civil rights organization in the United States, has
launched its new Civil Rights Clinic here at College of the
Canyons. The Clinic is located in Village-101 and officially
began its operation on October 1, 2012, with five outstanding
student interns. Students are provided the opportunity to work
directly with DFEH investigators as they review actual claims
filed within California, including: locating witnesses and
scheduling interview times and dates; conducting and reporting
on non-complex interviews; reviewing and summarizing
investigation records; assisting in the preparation of
investigative reports; and, if interested, participating in
field investigations. These internships are perfect for students
interested in careers as investigators, lawyers, paralegals,
human resource managers or anyone interested in civil rights and
fair housing issues. In addition, DFEH staff members are
available to make classroom presentations regarding a multitude
of topics related to civil rights and the law. Come and find out
what educational resources are available to you and your
students!
Learning Outcome:
This presentation will introduce the role of the California
Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) as the nation’s
largest civil rights’ organization in the U.S., as well as
outline the activities and opportunities available to students
and staff through COC’s new Civil Rights Clinic.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
#296S CalSTRS Retirement Income Management
(for faculty 45 years or older)
3:00 – 4:30pm
HSLH 206
FLEX credit – 1.5 hours
Presenter: CalSTRS Counselor
Strategic Goal: Human Resources
Do you know all the factors that can affect your retirement
income? This workshop is designed for members getting ready to
retire or those already retired.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this session, participants will learn:
• Important retirement income planning concepts that will affect
retirement success.
• The four potential sources of retirement risk.
• The five steps to preserving and protecting retirement income.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
#297S CalSTRS Fundamentals (for faculty
10 – 15 years from retirement)
5:00 – 6:30pm
HSLH 206
FLEX credit – 1.5 hours
Presenter: CalSTRS Counselor
Strategic Goal: Human Resources
Beginning your retirement plan in earnest? This 1-hour session
will give you the essentials of CalSTRS membership and benefits
as the foundation of a personal financial plan.
Learning Outcome:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to develop
a retirement plan.
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
FLEX Day at the Canyon Country Campus
Join the Faculty Development Committee members and Dr. Ryan
Theule, Acting Dean of the Canyon Country Campus, for a day
filled with innovative sessions that will focus on helping you
become more revitalized and inspired! You will leave with a
renewed spirit and use what you’ve learned to create a climate
of creativity, respect, and enthusiasm in the classroom.
Please join us starting at 8:30am for coffee and muffins in room
202. The first session of the day will begin at 9:00am. Please
see the complete agenda for the day listed below.
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
#298S The Canyon Country Campus: Inspiring
Student Success and Achievement
9:00 – 9:50am
CCC 300
FLEX credit – 1 hour
Presenter: Ryan Theule
Strategic Goal: Institutional Effectiveness
This session will enhance awareness of the many changes at the
Canyon Country Campus since it opened in fall 2007. By attending
this session, you will discover the growth in instructional
programs and services to students, strides made in realizing the
projections from the Education and Facilities master plan,
strategic goals for the campus in the coming three years, and
the similarities and unique differences among students at the
Canyon Country Campus. Lastly, you will learn where the campus
is headed in the future and how it is impacting student access
and success on the eastern side of the Santa Clarita Valley.
Learning Outcomes: By the end of this session, participants will
have an increased understanding of the progress of the Canyon
Country Campus as measured by student success outcomes,
instructional resources and support services for students,
improvements to the campus teaching and learning infrastructure,
and future goals as the campus enters its sixth year of
operation.
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
#299S Rejuvenate with Nature
10:00 – 11:20am
CCC 202
FLEX credit – 1.5 hours
Presenter: Vincent Devlahovich
Strategic Goal: Human Resources
In the information overload of our 21st century
technologically-dependent society, humans have become
increasingly disconnected from nature, at our own peril. This
workshop will examine the current research that supports how
critical the relationship of man and the natural world is to our
quality of life, our health, and our relationships.
Learning Outcome: By the end of this workshop, participants will
be able to rethink the way they are living, and the benefits
they can reap by reconnecting with the natural world.
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
#300S Rejuvenate with Inner Peace
11:30 – 11:50am
CCC 300
FLEX credit – ½ hour
Presenter: John Parker
Strategic Goal: Human Resources
Learn how to relax your body and mind with meditation. Enjoy the
benefits of reduced stress, higher productivity, better health,
and increased happiness.
Learning Outcome: By the end of this session, participants will
have learned how to apply basic meditation techniques.
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
#301S The 7 Habits of Highly Fulfilled
People
1:00 – 3:00pm
CCC 300
FLEX credit – 2 hours
Presenter: Dr. Satinder Dhiman
Strategic Goal: Human Resources
Methods of Instruction: Lecture, Interactive Activities, Small
Group Work
Presenting simple processes that bring lasting fulfillment in
all aspects of life, the message of this book underscores the
vital difference between success and significance. Drawing upon
the time-tested principles of wisdom traditions from all over
the world, the “gifts” presented in this book are devoted to
leaving something behind in order to enrich one’s existence.
Illustrating that where success is external, significance is
internal, and where success aims to acquire external objects,
significance aims to harness inner qualities, this book teaches
that replacing self-centeredness with “other-centeredness”
increases a person’s contentment in the community, the
workplace, the family, and ultimately the self. Through stories,
anecdotes, powerful quotes, and highly interactive activities,
Dr. Dhiman will show you that the key to abiding fulfillment
lies in changing engrained mental models rather than fixing the
outer environment.
Learning Outcome: By the end of this session, participants will
be able to define the seven habits, and understand how to use
them to bring about fulfillment and significance in their own
lives.
Dr. Satinder Dhiman,
Ph.D., Ed.D., is Associate Dean, Chair & Director of the MBA
Program and Professor of Management at Woodbury University’s
School of Business in Burbank, California. He is a widely
published author, and holds a Ph.D. in Social
Sciences—Management orientation—from Oldendorff Graduate School,
Tilburg University, an Ed.D. from Pepperdine University’s GSEP
(Graduate School of Education and Psychology), and has completed
advanced Executive Leadership Programs at Harvard, Stanford, and
Wharton. Recipient of several teaching and professional honors,
Dr. Dhiman also won ACBSP's prestigious International Teaching
Excellence Award (2004), Steven Allen’s Award for Educational
Excellence (2006), a Life Time Achievement Award in Management
Education, IPCSI, Punjab Government, India (2008), and Excellent
Management Educator Award in 2011 and 2012, conferred by
International Punjabi Chamber for Service Industry (IPCSI).
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
#323S Human Resources – Reclassification
Roundtable
2:30 – 3:30pm
UCEN 258
Presenters: Diane Fiero and Christina Chung
Strategic Goal: Human Resources
This workshop is open to classified and confidential staff. At
this workshop, we will review
the general employee reclassification process, timelines, and
appropriate forms and documentation.
Human Resources will also be available to answer your questions
about the overall process.
In order to customize this workshop to meet your goals, you are
invited to email Christina Chung
at Christina.chung@canyons.edu by Monday, January 28, with
any questions you would like to have addressed.
Learning Outcome: By the end of this session, participants will
have learned about the employee reclassification
process, and will have had an opportunity to ask questions of
the presenters on this topic.
Thursday, January 31, 2013
#302S Relationships Matter:
The Personal Power of Networking
9:00 – 11:20am
UCEN 258
FLEX credit – 2.5 hours
Presenter: Dr. Dianne Van Hook
Strategic Goal: Leadership
“It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.”
This adage holds true today more than ever as it relates to our
personal and professional lives. In today’s uber-competitive job
market, where human interaction is minimized, and technology has
replaced personal dialog and face-to-face interaction, it’s the
individuals with connections who are successful. These
individuals have figured out how to navigate new territory, and
move forward on both personal and professional goals by
leveraging their networks.
In your professional world, networks become the fuel by which
you can get things done. Whether it’s figuring out how to move
forward on a complex, multi-dimensional project, exploring how
to turn your wild idea into reality, or connecting with students
and colleagues in a manner that inspires them to think possible
and say “I’m Possible,” relationships do matter.
In your personal life, having a diverse network can help you
persevere through personal struggles, and provides the power to
open doors to information, support and opportunities you may
have never found on your own.
Join Dr. Van Hook for an engaging workshop dedicated to:
• Understanding the importance that building relationships
has in the ability to lead the change you want to see
• Making you aware of the skills necessary to develop your own
strong network
• Creating an awareness of strategies that will help you become
part of others’ networks; supporting your contacts in their
efforts
• Helping you to overcome the fear of the unknown while really
putting yourself out there
• Discussing the power of social networking to grow your sphere
of influence
• Unleashing your networking power through successful follow up
(without appearing pushy…)
Learning Outcome:
Participants will leave this workshop with a
one-page-action plan focused on building or increasing their
network starting today!
Thursday, January 31, 2013
#303S-R Department Retreats
1:00 – 3:00pm
Please check with your Department Chair for the location of your
department’s retreat.
Flex credit: 2 hours
Presenters: Department Chairs
Strategic Goal: Institutional Effectiveness
Department Chairs will set the agenda, location and format for
the retreat. Adjunct faculty who attend and who are scheduled to
teach during the spring semester will receive two hours pay.
Learning Outcome:
Upon completion of the retreat, participants
will be able to identify the key issues the department will be
addressing during the upcoming academic year.
Wednesday, January 30th, 2013
#339S Using Technology for Public Speaking
2:00pm to 5:00pm
HSLH 206
FLEX Credit - 2 hours
Presenters: Victoria Leonard, Adam Kaminsky and Kerry Osborne
Strategic Goal: Technological Advancement
As our students become more tech savvy, instructors who have
been teaching for a long time may be unfamiliar with tools
students use, as well as the tools available for teaching more
effectively. This workshop will focus specifically on public
speaking by looking at technology from both the instructor and
student perspective. Instructors will learn how Google Drive,
Dropbox, Blackboard, Clickers, and Prezi can enhance the
teaching of public speaking.
Learning Outcome:
Participants will develop the basic skills for using Google
Drive, Dropbox, Blackboard, clickers, and Prezi
Thursday, January 31, 2013
#304S Inspiring Collaboration and
Communication with the Board of Trustees
3:30 – 4:50pm
HSLH 101
Flex credit: 1.5 hours
Presenters: Members of the SCCCD Board of Trustees
Strategic Goal: Institutional Effectiveness
The goal of this interactive FLEX session is to improve
communication and better understand what's working well and what
challenges you are experiencing, all in an effort to work
together to move the college forward in the next year. At this
session, staff will have an opportunity to let the board members
know the innovative and exciting projects, initiatives, or
community involvement you are a part of and would like to share.
In addition, the Board members invite and welcome productive
dialogue, comments, questions, concerns, challenges, ideas and
solutions from the staff participants on any topic relevant to
the College. Light refreshments will be provided.
Learning Outcome:
By the end of this session, participants will
have had an opportunity to engage in dialogue with the Board
members in an effort to understand each other’s roles.
Home
Friday, February 1, 2013
#305S Student Success Skills Symposium
8:00am – 4:00pm
UCEN 258
FLEX credit – 7.5 hours
Coordinators: S4S (Skills4Success) Committee
Strategic Goal: Student Support; Teaching & Learning
Our 5th annual S4S Spring Symposium will focus on the topic of
student engagement. Ken O'Donnell, Associate Dean at the CSU
Chancellor's Office, will serve as our keynote speaker. Similar
to previous years, we will be holding several break-out sessions
concerning the topic of student engagement that will be
facilitated by COC Faculty. Lunch will be served between the
keynote and break-out sessions.
This all-day event will include a light breakfast, keynote
speaker and lunch. Events will take place in the University
Center.
Adjunct faculty may opt to receive FLEX
pay or a $100 stipend to attend (limited to the first 25 adjunct
faculty who register).
Friday, February 1, 2013
#306S American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED
Training
8:30am – 3:00pm
EPEK 103
FLEX credit – 6 hours
Presenter: Chad Peters
Strategic Goal: Institutional Effectiveness
*LIMITED TO 20 PARTICIPANTS
This new course combines CPR, AED training and First Aid into
one 6-hour course, and teaches workplace responders and anyone
who wants to be prepared to respond to emergencies and provide
care until advanced medical care arrives. This training meets
OSHA Guidelines for First Aid Programs and combines lecture,
interactive video demonstrations featuring emergency scenarios
that are likely to occur in a variety of environments and
hands-on training to teach participants lifesaving skills.
*A one-half hour lunch break will be taken – please bring a sack
lunch and beverage.
Topics to be covered at this training session:
• First Aid: Participants learn to recognize and care for a
variety of first aid emergencies, such as burns, cuts and
scrapes, sudden illnesses, head, neck and back injuries, and
heat and cold emergencies.
• CPR Adult: Participants learn how to perform CPR and care for
breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults.
• CPR Child and Infant: Participants learn how to prevent,
recognize and respond to cardiac and breathing emergencies in
infants and children under 12.
• AED: Participants learn how to use automatic external
defibrillators.
Learning Outcome: Upon completion of this training, participants
will be certified in American Red Cross First Aid, AED, and CPR.
Friday, February 1, 2013
#307S Microsoft ACCESS – Part 3 of 3 –
Advanced ACCESS Applications
9:00am – 12:00pm
HSLH 304
FLEX credit – 3 hours
Presenters: Melanie Lipman, Victor Jadaon
Strategic Goal: Technological Advancement
During this workshop, participants will learn how to integrate
Access with Excel and Word, and define table relationships.
Learning Outcome: By the end of this workshop, participants will
be able to integrate Access with other programs
Tuesday, February 12,
2013
#343S YouTube Auto Caption and Auto
Transcription
3:30pm - 4:30pm
CCC 304
FLEX Credit - 1 hour
Presenter: Scott McAfee
Strategic Goal: Technological Advancement
Learn all about the history of YouTube and its burgeoning
AutoCaption and AutoTranscription services. Attendees will learn
about the gradual progression of auto captioning services on
YouTube; the differences between a caption file and a
transcription file; how to upload caption/transcription files to
YouTube; and a host of other tips and tricks that will make
captioning short multimedia clips (15 minutes or less) an
automated breeze.
Thursday, February 14, 2013
#313S A conversation with the Artist Jim
Jenkins: Wizard of Kinetic Sculpture
12:00pm – 1:30pm
Art Gallery (MENH 108)
FLEX credit - 1.5 hours
Presenter: Larry Hurst & Jim Jenkins
Strategic Goal: Cultural Diversity
This presentation will give
participants an up-close and personal introduction to Jim
Jenkins and his artwork. Jim Jenkins received his MFA from
Syracuse University in New York and has lead the sculpture
program at California State University, Fullerton since 1981. An
internationally known kinetic sculptor, Jim will be showing a
variety of work that is beautifully crafted and often humorous.
You can view examples of Mr. Jenkins work in the Art Gallery
from January 29 to March 7, 2013, and also online at:
www.jimjenkins.net
Thursday, February 14, 2013
#344S Section 508 Website Accessibility
3:00pm - 4:00pm
CCC 304
FLEX Credit - 1 hour
Presenter: Scott McAfee
Strategic Goal: Technological Advancement
Find out how to ensure that all students are able to
benefit from online education. Learn how to make your web pages
compliant with the federal law, known as Section 508. Learn what
the law requires, how accessibility guidelines help our students
succeed and how to make sure your web pages are compliant.
Thursday, February 14,
2013
#382S Synergy - Session 1 of 8
3:00pm - 4:30pm
X-6 Academic Affairs Conference Room (Adjacent to the Gymnasium)
FLEX Credit - 1.5 hours
Presenter: Brent Riffel
Strategic Goal: Teaching & Learning
Synergy is a learning community designed specifically to assist
new faculty and to promote success by providing a wide range of
useful information and connecting new faculty to seasoned and
compassionate members of the campus. As a learning community, it
also provides a supportive venue for you to share your concerns
and experiences with your peers.
Each session will focus on issues particularly relevant to new
faculty, including panels and discussions on the tenure process,
teaching and learning strategies, and, in our first session this
Thursday, early semester challenges and successes. Upcoming
meetings will be held on the second and fourth Thursdays of each
month.
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
#360S Skilled Teacher Certificate Program:
Module 3, Workshop 1 -- The Basis of Deeper Learning
2:00 -3:20pm
BONH 306
FLEX Credit – 1.5 hours
Presenters: Deanna Davis, Ron Dreiling, Denee Pescarmona
Strategic Goal: Teaching & Learning
A multitude of books and research reports published since the
release of A Nation at Risk in 1983 have presented ideas and
methods for the fostering of deeper learning in all areas of
education. From brain research to case studies of innovative
approaches to the writings of education professors, we hear the
same message: to achieve deeper learning, the kind that engages
the whole student and that will transfer to new situations and
form a secure foundation for future learning, students must do
more than simply memorize and recall information. Yet
traditional methods of instruction still rely heavily on these
skills.
This workshop will explain the principles of deeper learning and
engage workshop participants in discussions and model activities
that may be used to encourage deeper learning.
Learning Outcomes: By the end of this session, participants will
have learned how to:
• Analyze how ten fundamental truths about learning can help us
to develop classroom practices and pedagogies that lead to
deeper learning.
• Explain and apply the principle of activating background
knowledge.
• Explain and apply the principle of conceptual frameworks or
schemas.
Wednesday, February 20,
2013
#316S Classified Professionals Institute:
Get Organized!
10:00am—12:00pm
Aliso Hall 108
FLEX credit -
2 hours
Presenter: Meena Datta
Strategic Goal: Human Resources
Being organized isn’t as easy as it looks. Ask yourself if you
are experiencing any of the following:
Are you overstressed, overscheduled, and overwhelmed?
Do you need help designing a system that will help you become
more organized at work?
Do you want to start and end each day feeling in control and
moving forward with your task, project or to-do list?
If you answered “yes” to these questions, come to this workshop
to learn a variety of tips and resources available
to you that will help you get your office — and your life —
organized.
Wednesday, February 20,
2013
#231S Instructional Aides Confidentiality
Training
*CANCELLED
2:00pm – 3:00pm
HSLH-235
FLEX Credit - 1 hour
Presenter: Jasmine Ruys
Strategic Goal: Institutional Effectiveness
This workshop is designed to teach each Instructional Aide the
policies and regulations concerning confidentiality of student
records. Each Instructional Aide at College of the Canyons is
required to attend this mandatory orientation if they are an
aide to any instructor on campus. This workshop will cover the
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), state
and board policies regarding confidentiality of student records,
and answer any questions Instructional Aides may have regarding
the confidentiality of the records they are working with. This
orientation must be attended during the first semester in which
an Instructional Aide has been hired. It is required once to
maintain continuous employment.
As per Board Policy 5912, “Instructional Aide” refers to College
Assistants, Teacher Aides/Assistants, Instructional
Aides/Assistants, Volunteers or any other categorical personnel
title used or assigned for the assistance of faculty duties.
Thursday, February 21,
2013
#381S Celebrating the Humanities Kick Off
Event: Featuring Brian Turner
12:30 - 2:00
HSLH 101
FLEX Credit - 1.5 hours
Presenters:Jia-Yi Cheng-Levine, Rebecca Kroll, and Brian Turner
Strategic Goal: Institutional Advancement
The English Department and the Humanities Division will host a
kick-off event for this year's Celebrating the Humanities, by
featuring the award-Winning Poet & Iraq War Veteran Brian Turner
for a reading and discussion of poetry, war, and democracy.
Brian Turner is a U.S. Army veteran and author of Here, Bullet
(2005) and Phantom Noise (2010), which was short-listed for the
T.S. Eliot Prize in England. Most recently, Turner was awarded a
Fellowship in the NEA/Japan-US Friendship Commission Creative
Artist Program (2012).
Learning Outcome:
By the end of this workshop, participants will have:
* A Better understanding of solders' experience as told from the
perspective of a veteran poet,
* A Better understanding of the life after military service for
our veteran students, and
* A deeper appreciation of how arts can help channel emotional
entanglement and improve mental health.
Friday, Feb. 22, 2013
#371S Skilled Teacher Certificate Program:
Module 8, Workshop 1 -- Best Practices of Assessment
12:30 - 1:50pm
BONH 306
FLEX Credit – 1.5 hours
Presenters: Deanna Davis, Ron Dreiling, Denee Pescarmona
Strategic Goal: Teaching & Learning
This workshop focuses on the basic concepts and issues
that provide a solid foundation for the understanding of
assessment in teaching and learning. Participants will have an
opportunity to reconsider their own assessment practices in
relation to these concepts and issues. A short homework
assignment (about 45 minutes of work) will be assigned at the
end of the workshop.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
• Analyze the possible purposes of assessment.
• Delineate and examine the different types of assessment.
• Compare and contrast grading and assessment
Friday, February 22, 2013
#311S Creating Online Forms
02:30PM - 03:30PM
HSLH-304
FLEX credit – 1 hour
Presenter: Peter Hernandez
Strategic Goal: Technological Advancement
This workshop covers the basics of
how to create online forms using Adobe Acrobat Pro. Hands on
examples will be used to demonstrate how to take existing forms
created in Word and convert them into interactive digital forms
in Acrobat. The first 30 minutes will present step-by-step, easy
to follow instructions, followed by 30 minutes where
participants can ask questions and practice.
Learning Outcome:
By the end of this workshop participants will know how to create
interactive digital forms with Adobe Acrobat Pro.
Tuesday, February 26,
2013
#363S Skilled Teacher Certificate Program:
Module 4, Workshop 1 -- Different Ways of Teaching and Learning:
Multiple Intelligences Theory
2:00 -3:20pm
BONH 306
FLEX credit – 1.5 hours
Presenter: Brent Riffel
Strategic Goal: Teaching & Learning
In 1983, Howard Gardner published Frames of Mind, a book that
launched a new theory and inspired new approaches to teaching
and learning. Today, his theories are both respected and
critiqued, while other approaches to the central problem of
different learning styles and preferences have also been
developed. This workshop will provide an overview of Gardner’s
original theory as well as the newer approaches to learning
styles and preferences. The remaining two workshops will provide
examples of lesson plans that employ some of these approaches
and guide participants on how to write their own lesson plans
using them.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
• Understand how learning styles and multiple intelligences
theories apply to the community college classroom
• Apply these theories to their own classroom goals and
practices
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
#352S Harnessing the Photonic Properties
of Silicon Nanostructures for Biomaterials Applications
Mathematics, Sciences, & Engineering Division Speakers Symposium
Series (Session # 1 of 6)
7:00 - 8:00pm
BYKH-105
FLEX credit - 1 hour
Presenter: Dr. Michael Sailor, UCSD Department of Chemistry &
Biochemistry
Strategic Goal: Institutional Advancement
The Speakers Symposium Series is
designed to give students and the college community an
opportunity to meet renowned research scientists, learn about
their respective areas of expertise, and explore career options
in emerging technological fields. Each session consists of 60 to
90 minute presentations, culminating in an open forum discussion
which allows audience members to interact directly with the
distinguished guests.
For more information on this Symposium Series, including
abstracts and biographies on each of the noted speakers, go to:
http://www.canyons.edu/Divisions/MathSci/2013symposium.asp
Wednesday, February 27,
2013
#394S Using Audio/Visual Technology in the
Classroom
2:00pm – 3:00pm
HSLH 235
FLEX credit – 1 hour
Presenter: Noel Lopez
Strategic Goal: Technological Advancement
If you would like to become more proficient at using the
audio-visual equipment that is currently installed in the COC
“smart” classrooms, please join us for this workshop, where
step-by step demonstrations on how to use the equipment will
give you the information you need to make this technology work
for you!
This one-hour session will cover:
* How to use the classroom audio/visual equipment, including
projectors, document cameras, and blu-ray players.
* How to recognize and trouble-shoot some common equipment
errors, and how to get help if needed.
* Equipment that is available for check out through the Computer
Support /Audiovisual Department.
Learning Outcome:
By the end of this workshop, participants will have more
confidence in their ability to operate the classroom
audio/visual equipment and incorporate this technology into
their presentations.
Thursday, February 28, 2013
#314S Planning Your Retirement through
CalPERS
1:30 - 3:30pm
MENH 305
Presenter: Ms. Mindy Fox, CalPERS Counselor
Strategic Goal: Human Resources
For members nearing retirement, this class helps you plan and
prepare for retirement. Learn more about your CalPERS benefits
and the retirement process.
Regardless of where you are in your career, begin now to secure
your future!
At this session, the following topics will be addressed:
• Service credit
• Retirement formulas and benefit factors
• Retirement payment options
• Taxes and your retirement
• Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA)
• Retirement application process
• Working after retirement
• Online resources
Thursday, February 28,
2013
#383S Synergy - Session 2 of 8
3:00pm - 4:30pm
X-6 building
FLEX credit - 1.5 hours
Presenter: Brent Riffel
Strategic Goal: Teaching & Learning
Synergy is a learning community designed specifically to assist
new faculty and to promote success by providing a wide range of
useful information and connecting new faculty to seasoned and
compassionate members of the campus. As a learning community, it
also provides a supportive venue for you to share your concerns
and experiences with your peers.
Home
Friday, March 1, 2013
#372S Skilled Teacher Certificate Program: Module 8, Workshop 2
-- Best Practices of Assessment
12:30 - 1:50pm
BONH 306
FLEX credit – 1.5 hours
Presenter: Deanna Davis
Strategic Goal: Teaching & Learning
This workshop guides participants in
the application of the knowledge of different purposes and types
of assessment (gained during the first workshop of Module 8)
towards the creation of an individualized assessment strategy
for their courses. A short homework assignment (about 45 minutes
of work) will be assigned at the end of the workshop.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
• Evaluate the relevance and effectiveness of different purposes
and types of assessment to their discipline and their teaching
goals.
• Create a draft of an individualized “assessment strategy” that
could be used in most of their courses.
Monday, March 4th - Friday, May 3rd, 2013
#318S ITL 107: Intermediate Online Teaching and Learning
(100% Online Class)
FLEX credit - 36 hours or Salary Advancement credit
Instructors: Rick Howe
Tuition: $130
To register* visit:
www.canyons.communityext.net or call Community Education at
661.362.3300.
Participants will examine best practices in online teaching and
learning and apply current instructional technology at an
intermediate level. Topics include national standards for online
teaching, peer review processes, principles of course design,
use of multi-media, and assessment tools, as well as current
trends such as virtual reality and online content repositories.
The course provides an opportunity for
current, experienced practitioners of online teaching and
learning to create, evaluate, and help revise their own and
classmates' online classes. ITL 107 is a follow-up to the
introductory course in online teaching (ITL 106) that has been
taken by over 200 COC faculty members.
If you need more information or have
questions please contact: Ron Dreiling, Coordinator for the ITL,
at ron.dreiling@canyons.edu
*Registration for this course closes on
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
#361S Skilled Teacher Certificate Program:
Module 3, Workshop 2 -- Theory and Research on Learning: The
Role of Metacognition in Learning
2:00pm - 3:20pm
BONH 306
FLEX credit – 1.5 hours
Presenters: Deanna Davis, Ron Dreiling, Denee Pescarmona
Strategic Goal: Teaching & Learning
A strong consensus has emerged among researchers and experts on
teaching and learning: one of the most powerful teaching tools
to support learning is metacognitive instruction, which involves
directing learners’ attention to their own mental processes
while they are engaged in a learning task. Such instruction
builds crucial learning strategies and habits of thought. How
can you begin to incorporate metacognitive instruction into your
teaching so as to encourage more self-monitoring and
self-regulation in your students? This workshop will provide
information about and examples of metacognitive instruction as
well as guide participants on how to tailor metacognitive
instruction to their particular discipline.
Learning Outcomes: By the end of this session, participants will
be able to:
• Explain the role of metacognition in learning.
• Explain some tools for classroom instruction in metacognition.
• Evaluate some challenges of teaching metacognitive skills.
• Practice metacognitive reflection.
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
#405S Books and Ideas: The Whistling
Season by Ivan Doig
2:30pm - 4:00pm
LIBR 242
FLEX credit - 1.5 hours
Presenter: Sherrill Pennington
Strategic Goal: Campus Climate
Book description (amazon.com): “Can't cook but doesn't
bite." So begins the newspaper ad offering the services of an
"A-1 housekeeper, sound morals, exceptional disposition" that
draws the attention of widower Oliver Milliron in the fall of
1909. That unforgettable season deposits the ever-whistling Rose
Llewellyn and her font-of-knowledge brother, Morris Morgan, in
Marias Coulee along with a stampede of homesteaders drawn by the
promise of the Big Ditch—a gargantuan irrigation project
intended to make the Montana prairie bloom. When the schoolmarm
runs off with an itinerant preacher, Morris is pressed into
service, setting the stage for the "several kinds of
education"—none of them of the textbook variety—Morris and Rose
will bring to Oliver, his three sons, and the rambunctious
students in the region's one-room schoolhouse. A paean to a way
of life that has long since vanished, The Whistling Season is
Ivan Doig at his evocative best.
Please join us for great conversation, refreshments and FLEX
credit!
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
#197S Senate Leadership Training
Certificate Program
3:00pm - 4:00pm
BONH 330
Flex credit: 1 hour
Presenter: Dr. Edel Alonso
Strategic Goal: Leadership
Maximum Number of Participants: 25
The Academic Senate is offering a series of 5 workshops to train
faculty in Senate leadership.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this workshop series, Faculty will be able
to: List the 10+1 Senate Responsibilities as per AB 1725;
Describe the mission and function of key Senate Committees
involved in shared governance; and Apply knowledge of procedures
for program review, SLOs, accreditation standards, minimum
qualifications and equivalencies.
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
#353S "Mars Curiosity Mission"
Mathematics, Sciences, & Engineering Division Speakers
Symposium Series (Session # 2 of 6)
7:00 - 8:00pm
BYKH-105
FLEX credit - 1 hour
Presenter: Mr. Matthew Wallace, JPL
Strategic Goal: Institutional Advancement
The Speakers Symposium Series is designed to give
students and the college community an opportunity to meet
renowned research scientists, learn about their respective areas
of expertise, and explore career options in emerging
technological fields. Each session consists of 60 to 90 minute
presentations, culminating in an open forum discussion which
allows audience members to interact directly with the
distinguished guests.
For more information on this Symposium Series, including
abstracts and biographies on each of the noted speakers, go to:
http://www.canyons.edu/Divisions/MathSci/2013symposium.asp
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
#345S Section 508 Website Accessibility
1:00pm - 2:00pm
BONH 106 & via CCCConfer
FLEX credit - 1 hour
Presenter: Scott McAfee
Strategic Goal: Technological Advancement
Find out how to ensure that all students are able to benefit
from online education. Learn how to make your web pages
compliant with the federal law, known as Section 508. Learn what
the law requires, how accessibility guidelines help our students
succeed and how to make sure your web pages are compliant.
Friday, March 8, 2013
#390S My Communication Lab
9:00am - 11:00am
HSLH 230
ROOM CHANGE: HSLH 234
FLEX credit - 2 hours
Presenter: Peaerson Publishing
Strategic Goal: Teaching & Learning
Friday, March 8, 2013
#395S Using Audio/Visual Technology in the
Classroom
11:00am – 12:00pm
HSLH 235
FLEX credit – 1 hour
Presenter: Noel Lopez
Strategic Goal: Technological Advancement
If you would like to become more proficient at using the
audio-visual equipment that is currently installed in the COC
“smart” classrooms, please join us for this workshop, where
step-by step demonstrations on how to use the equipment will
give you the information and confidence you need to make this
technology work for you!
This one-hour session will cover:
* How to use the classroom audio/visual equipment, including
projectors, document cameras, and blu-ray players.
* How to recognize and trouble-shoot some common equipment
errors, and how to get help if needed.
* Equipment that is available for check out through the Computer
Support /Audiovisual Department.
Learning Outcome:
By the end of this workshop, participants will have more
confidence in their ability to operate the classroom
audio/visual equipment and incorporate this technology into
their presentations.
Friday, March 8, 2013
#373S Skilled Teacher Certificate Program:
Module 8, Workshop 3 -- Best Practices of Assessment
12:30 - 1:50pm
BONH 306
FLEX credit – 1.5 hours
Presenters: Deanna Davis, Ron Dreiling, Denee Pescarmona
Strategic Goal: Teaching & Learning
This workshop focuses on a few special problems in assessment:
how to assess higher-order thinking and problem-solving skills,
how to provide effective feedback in a timely and time-efficient
manner, and how to decide if extra credit should be part of the
instructor’s assessment strategy. Participants will evaluate how
these issues might be relevant to their own assessment strategy.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
• Evaluate ways to assess higher-order thinking and
problem-solving skills.
• Compare and contrast ways to provide students with useful
feedback as part of assessment.
• Debate the merits and demerits of including extra credit in an
assessment strategy.
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
#364S Skilled Teacher Certificate Program:
Module 4, Workshop 2 -- Different Ways of Teaching and Learning
2:00 -3:20pm
BONH 306
FLEX credit – 1.5 hours
Presenters: Brent Riffel
Strategic Goal: Teaching & Learning
For the second workshop on Different Style of Learning and
Teaching, each participant will develop a lesson plan that
incorporates some of the theories discussed in workshop one, in
particular those ideas based on Howard Gardner’s Multiple
Intelligences theory. Participants are encouraged to explore any
of the other major theories as well. At this workshop
participants will discuss each of the lesson plans drafted, and
then, in pairs and in groups, further develop and refine them
for eventual use in the classroom. As “homework” following the
second workshop, participants will implement the lesson plan (or
at least some aspect of it) in the classroom and report back to
the group their findings at the final workshop.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to
• Evaluate best practices for developing lesson plans that can
apply to a diverse range of learning styles.
• Develop classroom activities that incorporate different
learning styles.
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
#346S YouTube Auto Caption and Auto
Transcription
3:30pm - 4:30pm
CCC 304
FLEX credit - 1 hour
Presenter: Scott McAfee
Strategic Goal: Technological Advancement
Learn all about the history of YouTube and its burgeoning
AutoCaption and AutoTranscription services. Attendees will learn
about the gradual progression of auto captioning services on
YouTube; the differences between a caption file and a
transcription file; how to upload caption/transcription files to
YouTube; and a host of other tips and tricks that will make
captioning short multimedia clips (15 minutes or less) an
automated breeze.
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
#397S Body Mind Wellness Seminar Series:
Healthy Relationships
2:30pm – 3:30pm
HSLH 203
FLEX credit – 1 hour
Presenter: Lori Bauer, MFT, SCV Child & Family Center
Strategic Goal: Teaching & Learning
For more information go to www.canyons.edu/BMW.
Thursday, March 14, 2013
#332S Instructional Aides Confidentiality
Training
10:00am – 11:00am
MENH-343
FLEX credit - 1 hour
Presenter: Jasmine Ruys
Strategic Goal: Institutional Effectiveness
This workshop is designed to teach each Instructional
Aide the policies and regulations concerning confidentiality of
student records. Each Instructional Aide at College of the
Canyons is required to attend this mandatory orientation if they
are an aide to any instructor on campus. This workshop will
cover the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA),
state and board policies regarding confidentiality of student
records, and answer any questions Instructional Aides may have
regarding the confidentiality of the records they are working
with. This orientation must be attended during the first
semester in which an Instructional Aide has been hired. It is
required once to maintain continuous employment.
As per Board Policy 5912, “Instructional Aide” refers to College
Assistants, Teacher Aides/Assistants, Instructional
Aides/Assistants, Volunteers or any other categorical personnel
title used or assigned for the assistance of faculty duties.
Thursday, March 14, 2013
#347S Section 508 Website Accessibility
3:00pm - 4:00pm
CCC 304
FLEX credit - 1 hour
Presenter: Scott McAfee
Strategic Goal: Technological Advancement
Find out how to ensure that all students are able to
benefit from online education. Learn how to make your web pages
compliant with the federal law, known as Section 508. Learn what
the law requires, how accessibility guidelines help our students
succeed and how to make sure your web pages are compliant.
Thursday, March 14, 2013
#384S Synergy - Session 3 of 8
3:00pm - 4:30pm
X-6 building
FLEX credit - 1.5 hours
Presenter: Brent Riffel
Strategic Goal: Teaching & Learning
Synergy is a learning community designed specifically to
assist new faculty and to promote success by providing a wide
range of useful information and connecting new faculty to
seasoned and compassionate members of the campus. As a learning
community, it also provides a supportive venue for you to share
your concerns and experiences with your peers.
Friday, March 15, 2013
#438S Math FIG (Faculty Inquiry Group -
Mtng 1 of 3)
9:30 - 10:30am
MENH 240
FLEX credit -- 1 hour
Coordinator: Brandon Hilst
Strategic Goal: Teaching & Learning
The Math Department has formed a Faculty Inquiry Group to
discuss strategies and methodologies of teaching the content of
Math 060 and 070.
Purpose and Goals:
With the advent of our Math 075 course, the focus of the Math
060-070 sequence has changed. Whereas the Math 060-070 sequence
was once intended as a broader preparation for students taking
any higher-level mathematics course, its focus is now much more
specific as preparation for the calculus sequence. While this
has no ultimate effect on the core curriculum of 060 and 070, it
has changed the reasoning behind our approach to explaining
concepts the way we do. We will discuss the content that already
exists for these courses and how it should be presented to
students to develop the mathematical reasoning skills they will
eventually use in calculus. Participants will share their
teaching strategies and the motivations behind those strategies.
Ultimately, our goal will be to gain a common understanding of
what our approach to core topics should be so that all of our
students will share a more uniform progression through the Math
060-070 course sequence.
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
#396S Using Audio/Visual Technology in the Classroom
12:30pm – 1:30pm
HSLH 134
FLEX credit – 1 hour
Presenter: Noel Lopez
Strategic Goal: Technological Advancement
If you would like to become more
proficient at using the audio-visual equipment that is currently
installed in the COC “smart” classrooms, please join us for this
workshop, where step-by step demonstrations on how to use the
equipment will give you the information and confidence you need
to make this technology work for you!
This one-hour session will cover:
* How to use the classroom audio/visual equipment, including
projectors, document cameras, and blu-ray players.
* How to recognize and trouble-shoot some common equipment
errors, and how to get help if needed.
* Equipment that is available for check out through the Computer
Support /Audiovisual Department.
Learning Outcome:
By the end of this workshop, participants will have more
confidence in their ability to operate the classroom
audio/visual equipment and incorporate this technology into
their presentations.
Tuesday, March 19, 2013*
#362S Skilled Teacher Certificate Program:
Module 3, Workshop 3 -- Theory and Research on Learning:
Developing Independent Learners
*CANCELLED &
Rescheduled for April 16, 2013
2:00 -3:20pm
BONH 306
FLEX credit – 1.5 hours
Presenter: Cindy Stephens
Strategic Goal: Teaching & Learning
The third workshop in Module 3 focuses on how we can
create independent learning in our community college students.
It will explore ways in which faculty can create an environment
that helps to build the necessary skills to becoming an
independent learner. Participants will be guided to identify the
cognitive and relationship skills necessary to foster
independence in learners.
Learning Outcome:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
• Identify and apply the cognitive and relationship skills
necessary in fostering independent learners.
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
#348S Section 508 Website Accessibility
3:00pm - 4:00pm
CCC 304
FLEX credit - 1 hour
Presenter: Scott McAfee
Strategic Goal: Technological Advancement
Find out how to ensure that all students are able to
benefit from online education. Learn how to make your web pages
compliant with the federal law, known as Section 508. Learn what
the law requires, how accessibility guidelines help our students
succeed and how to make sure your web pages are compliant.
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
#317S Classified Professionals Institute:
Tips, Tools and Templates That Will Help You Successfully Manage
Your Project List
10:00am—12:00pm
BONH 106 (Tech Center)
FLEX credit - 2 hours
Presenter: Ted Mayeshiba
Strategic Goal: Human Resources
Is this your situation? You are constantly faced with many
deadlines, multiple projects, and tasks, all of which have top
priority.
Then, just when you think things are moving forward smoothly, a
crisis erupts, priorities change and the scramble is on. In the
midst of this hectic activity, your daily work must still be
completed. If this sounds familiar, then this workshop is for
you!
You’ll learn tips, techniques, and strategies for getting more
accomplished faster and more effectively. You will gain vital
new
skills to maximize your on-the-job effectiveness and check off
every item on your to-do list!
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
#398S Body Mind Wellness Seminar Series:
Healthy Eating “Plant-Powered Eating for Optimal Health“
12:30pm – 1:30pm
HSLH 203
FLEX credit – 1 hour
Presenter: Sharon Palmer, RD, Author of The Plant Powered Diet
Strategic Goal: Teaching & Learning
For more information go to
www.canyons.edu/BMW.
Friday, March 22, 2013
#434S Mathematical Ideas
11:00am – 12:00pm
MENH 240
FLEX credit – 1 hour
Strategic Goal: Teaching & Learning
These seminars are informal and open to all faculty and
staff interested in exploring anything related to mathematics,
including teaching techniques, current developments or the
history of mathematics. Any faculty members from other
departments are invited to talk about what they would like their
students to learn in a math class. For additional information,
or if you would like to present or moderate a discussion, or if
you have an idea for a topic, please contact James Gilmore at
james.gilmore@canyons.edu, or at ext. 5914
Monday, March 25, 2013
#430S Introduction to Lecture Capture
10:00am - 11:00am
3:00 - 4:00pm
LTLC-160
FLEX credit - 1 hour
Presenter: Joe Lanthier
Strategic Goal: Technological Advancement
With the opening of the new TLC, faculty now have an important
new tool to capture their classroom lecture. The Lecture Capture
classroom is equipped with a state-of-the-art camera and
recording system that allows a faculty member to record a
lecture as it happens or pre-record supplemental materials for a
class. The information can then be uploaded for distribution via
your website, Blackboard course, or simply emailed out as a link
to your students. Join Joe Lanthier as he provides you with the
information and skills you will need to effectively use this new
technology.
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
#399S Body Mind Wellness Seminar Series:
Healthy Sex
12:30pm – 1:30pm
HSLH 203
FLEX credit – 1 hour
Presenters: Audrey Burgdorfer, RN, COC Student Health & Wellness
Center & Katie Coleman, COC Sociology
Strategic Goal: Teaching & Learning
For more information go to www.canyons.edu/BMW.
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
#365S Skilled Teacher Certificate Program:
Module 4, Workshop 3 -- Different Ways of Teaching and Learning
2:00 -3:20pm
BONH 306
FLEX credit – 1.5 hours
Presenter: Brent Riffel
Strategic Goal: Teaching & Learning
In the final workshop on Different Style of Learning and
Teaching, each participant will develop effective assessments
that incorporate concepts discussed in prior workshops in this
series, particularly those ideas based on Howard Gardner’s
Multiple Intelligences theory. Participants will also begin to
craft a final portfolio of our work on multiple intelligences
and learning styles, and discuss as a group how they plan to
implement, or have already have implemented, these techniques
and assessments in our classrooms, as well as what effect (or
anticipated effect) they might have.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
• Develop a broad set of formative and summative assessments
based on different learning styles.
• Craft and share a peer-reviewed portfolio of classroom
activities and assessments developed throughout the module.
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
#354S "The Sun and Global Climate Change"
Mathematics, Sciences, & Engineering Division Speakers
Symposium Series (Session # 3 of 6)
7:00 - 8:00pm
BYKH-105
FLEX credit - 1 hour
Presenter: Dr. Dan Lubin, UCSD Scipps Institution of
Oceanography
Strategic Goal: Institutional Advancement
The Speakers Symposium Series is designed to give
students and the college community an opportunity to meet
renowned research scientists, learn about their respective areas
of expertise, and explore career options in emerging
technological fields. Each session consists of 60 to 90 minute
presentations, culminating in an open forum discussion which
allows audience members to interact directly with the
distinguished guests.
For more information on this Symposium Series, including
abstracts and biographies on each of the noted speakers, go to:
http://www.canyons.edu/Divisions/MathSci/2013symposium.asp
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
#431S Introduction to Lecture Capture
10:00am - 11:00am
LTLC-160
FLEX credit - 1 hour
Presenter: Joe Lanthier
Strategic Goal: Technological Advancement
With the opening of the new TLC, faculty now have an
important new tool to capture their classroom lecture. The
Lecture Capture classroom is equipped with a state-of-the-art
camera and recording system that allows a faculty member to
record a lecture as it happens or pre-record supplemental
materials for a class. The information can then be uploaded for
distribution via your website, Blackboard course, or simply
emailed out as a link to your students. Join Joe Lanthier as he
provides you with the information and skills you will need to
effectively use this new technology.
Thursday, March 28,
2013
#385S Synergy - Session 4 of 8
3:00pm - 4:30pm
X-6 building
FLEX credit - 1.5 hours
Presenter: Brent Riffel
Strategic Goal: Teaching & Learning
Synergy is a learning community designed specifically to assist
new faculty and to promote success by providing a wide range of
useful information and connecting new faculty to seasoned and
compassionate members of the campus. As a learning community, it
also provides a supportive venue for you to share your concerns
and experiences with your peers.
Friday, March 29, 2013
#312S Creating Online Forms
12:30PM - 01:30PM
HSLH-304
FLEX credit – 1 hour
Presenter: Peter Hernandez
Strategic Goal: Technological Advancement
This workshop covers the basics of how to create online
forms using Adobe Acrobat Pro. Hands on examples will be used to
demonstrate how to take existing forms created in Word and
convert them into interactive digital forms in Acrobat. The
first 30 minutes will present step-by-step, easy to follow
instructions, followed by 30 minutes where participants can ask
questions and practice.
Learning Outcome:
By the end of this workshop participants will know how to create
interactive digital forms with Adobe Acrobat Pro.
Friday, March 29, 2013
#367S Skilled Teacher Certificate Program:
Module 6, Workshop 1 -- Teaching with Technology-- "Flipping" the Classroom
12:30 - 1:50pm
BONH 306
FLEX credit – 1.5 hours
Presenter: John Makevich
Strategic Goal: Teaching & Learning
This workshop will introduce participants to the practice
of using video to deliver instruction within a hybrid (or
blended) learning format. We will explore current research
behind this strategy, examine some of the methods for planning
an instructional video, and briefly introduce effective uses of
the face-to-face component of the learning experience for
students. In addition, participants will have an opportunity to
utilize a storyboard to sketch out a rough draft for an
instructional video concept to be used in their course(s).
Learning outcomes:
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
• Identify key elements of instructional video that serve to
engage the viewer.
• Consider the benefits and challenges of using instructional
video as opposed to classroom delivery of instruction.
• Develop a plan for an instructional video using a storyboard.
Friday, March 29, 2013
#368S Skilled Teacher Certificate Program:
Module 6, Workshop 2 -- Teaching with Technology -- The
Classroom of the Future
2:00 -3:20pm
BONH 306
FLEX credit – 1.5 hours
Presenter: John Makevich
Strategic Goal: Teaching & Learning
This workshop, the second part of Module 6, will provide
an introduction to some emerging technologies that will likely
shape the way we teach our students for years to come.
Participants will consider how and when technology is beneficial
to student learning and will be encouraged to maintain an open
mind to disruptive changes in education. We will engage in
discussions about the impacts of technology in the classroom, at
an institutional level, and even higher levels of organization
(state, national, global). Those in attendance will be
challenged to brainstorm and collectively build the classroom of
the future.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
• Evaluate potential benefits of emerging technologies for
student learning.
• Examine some cause and effect relationships between advancing
technology and disruptive changes in education.
• Envision the classroom space a generation ahead.
Saturday, March 30, 2013
#391S Blackboard 9.1 Parts 1, 2 & 3
9:00am - 3:30pm
BONH-106
FLEX credit - 6 hours
Presenter: John Makevich
Strategic Goal: Technological Advancement
Blackboard Part 1 - Participants will learn the basics of
using the Blackboard Learning System. They will learn how to
request a new course, navigate the learning environment, and
change basic settings of the course.
Blackboard Part 2 - In this workshop, participants will
learn how to effectively work with discussion boards, groups,
web links, and some basic Grade Center skills. They will also
practice uploading a syllabus and course documents.
Blackboard Part 3 - Participants will learn how to
effectively use e-mail, messages, and assessments in Blackboard.
They will write some sample exam questions and discover how to
develop a quiz from those questions. They will also be
introduced to other Internet tools and products that can
supplement the Blackboard experience.
Register in one or more workshops by sending an e-mail to Chloe
McGinley at
chloe.mcginley@canyons.edu,
or by calling ext. 5104. Please note that, while
pre-registration is preferable, walk-in's are also welcome! Just
make sure to sign in on the workshop's roster in order to
receive FLEX credit for attending.
Thank you!
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Tuesday, April 2, 2013
#425S How to Back Up Your Computer
10:00am – 11:00am
BONH 106
FLEX credit - 1 hour
Presenter: Brian Weston
Strategic Goal: Technological Advancement
During this workshop you will learn how to effectively backup your Windows XP, Vista, or Windows 7 computer to an external hard drive\ USB travel device drive using Windows Backup Wizard.
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
#400S Body Mind Wellness Seminar Series: Healthy Thinking
12:30pm – 1:30pm
HSLH 203
FLEX credit – 1 hour
Presenter: Garrett Hooper, COC Counseling
Strategic Goal: Teaching & Learning
Healthy thinking is rooted in how we respond to events in our life. In this workshop we will examine the role each of us plays in creating health and wellness in our lives, one thought at a time.
For more information on this workshop series, go to www.canyons.edu/BMW.
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
#366S Skilled Teacher Certificate Program: Module 5, Workshop 1 -- Connecting Students with Learning
2:00 -3:20pm
BONH 306
FLEX credit – 1.5 hours
Presenter: Brent Riffel
Strategic Goal: Teaching & Learning
As teachers, we are passionate about learning, but do our students always bring passion or even minimal interest to the task of learning? And if they do not, how can we create a classroom structure and atmosphere that foster a genuine interest in learning? This workshop, the first in a two-workshop module, will present some concepts and techniques to help you connect your students to the exciting and rewarding aspects of learning.
Learning Outcomes: By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
• Analyze current research on student engagement and motivation, as well as common barriers to engagement.
• Examine and discuss specific classroom exercises and techniques aimed at enhancing motivation and engagement.
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
#439S Math 060-070 FIG (Faculty Inquiry Group) - 2 of 3
2:30pm - 4:00pm
BONH 307
FLEX credit -- 1 hour
Coordinator: Brandon Hilst
Strategic Goal: Teaching & Learning
The Math Department has formed a Faculty Inquiry Group to
discuss strategies and methodologies of teaching the content of
Math 060 and 070.
Purpose and Goals:
With the advent of our Math 075 course, the focus of the Math
060-070 sequence has changed. Whereas the Math 060-070 sequence
was once intended as a broader preparation for students taking
any higher-level mathematics course, its focus is now much more
specific as preparation for the calculus sequence. While this
has no ultimate effect on the core curriculum of 060 and 070, it
has changed the reasoning behind our approach to explaining
concepts the way we do. We will discuss the content that already
exists for these courses and how it should be presented to
students to develop the mathematical reasoning skills they will
eventually use in calculus. Participants will share their
teaching strategies and the motivations behind those strategies.
Ultimately, our goal will be to gain a common understanding of
what our approach to core topics should be so that all of our
students will share a more uniform progression through the Math
060-070 course sequence.
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
#198S Senate Leadership Training Certificate Program
3:00pm - 4:00pm
BONH 330
Flex credit: 1 hour
Presenter: Dr. Edel Alonso
Strategic Goal: Leadership
Maximum Number of Participants: 25
The Academic Senate is offering a series of 5 workshops to train faculty in Senate leadership.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this workshop series, Faculty will be able to: List the 10+1 Senate Responsibilities as per AB 1725; Describe the mission and function of key Senate Committees involved in shared governance; and Apply knowledge of procedures for program review, SLOs, accreditation standards, minimum qualifications and equivalencies.
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
#349S YouTube Auto Caption and Auto Transcription
3:00pm - 4:00pm
CCC 304 & via CCCConfer
FLEX credit - 1 hour
Presenter: Scott McAfee
Strategic Goal: Technological Advancement
Learn all about the history of YouTube and its burgeoning AutoCaption and AutoTranscription services. Attendees will learn about the gradual progression of auto captioning services on YouTube; the differences between a caption file and a transcription file; how to upload caption/transcription files to YouTube; and a host of other tips and tricks that will make captioning short multimedia clips (15 minutes or less) an automated breeze.
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
#443S Envisioning Resilience: A Discussion with Acceleration Students
12:30pm - 1:50pm
LIBR 206
FLEX credit - 1.5 hours
Presenters: Juan Buriel and Mary Petersen
Strategic Goal: Student Support
This panel will consist of COC students sharing personal experiences and strategies related to meeting challenges and building resilience in the accelerated world we live in. Students are members of our Acceleration program and represent a range of cultural and social situations and backgrounds. Faculty will learn about the strategies and practices students employ to promote personal growth and build resilience in the face of complex challenges. They will also gain a better appreciation of the demands and expectations placed on today's students in and out of school.
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
#333S Instructional Aides Confidentiality Training
6:00pm – 7:00pm
HSLH-203
FLEX credit - 1 hour
Presenter: Jasmine Ruys
Strategic Goal: Institutional Effectiveness
This workshop is designed to teach each Instructional Aide the policies and regulations concerning confidentiality of student records. Each Instructional Aide at College of the Canyons is required to attend this mandatory orientation if they are an aide to any instructor on campus. This workshop will cover the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), state and board policies regarding confidentiality of student records, and answer any questions Instructional Aides may have regarding the confidentiality of the records they are working with. This orientation must be attended during the first semester in which an Instructional Aide has been hired. It is required once to maintain continuous employment.
As per Board Policy 5912, “Instructional Aide” refers to College Assistants, Teacher Aides/Assistants, Instructional Aides/Assistants, Volunteers or any other categorical personnel title used or assigned for the assistance of faculty duties.
Thursday, April 11, 2013
#448S A Conversation with the Artist Dinah Sargent: Fabric Paintings
12:00pm – 1:30pm
Art Gallery (MENH 108)
FLEX credit: 1.5 hours
Presenter: Larry Hurst & Dinah Sargent
Strategic Goal: Cultural Diversity
This workshop will give participants a chance to meet local painter and ‘narrative quilt maker’ Dinah Sargeant whose work - spanning the last 20 years, with a particular emphasis on the artist’s passion for creating hand painted/collaged narrative quilts and dolls - will be displayed at the College of the Canyons Art Gallery beginning Saturday, March 23, through Thursday, April 25. Sargeant earned her Master of Arts in painting from Chico State University in 1975. However, her work as a quilt and doll maker — which stemmed from her experiences both painting and sewing alongside her mother — didn’t begin until later in her career.
“When I view Dinah’s quilt work, I see paintings first,” said Larry Hurst, director of the COC art gallery. “But closer inspection reveals the intricate stitching and collage treatment of the surfaces. Meanwhile, her dolls act as three-dimensional figures derived from those paintings.
For more information about the College of the Canyons Art Gallery or the exhibition “Fabric Painting” please visit www.canyons.edu/artgallery. For additional information about the artist visit www.dinahsargeant.com.
Thursday, April 11, 2013
#386S Synergy - Session 5 of 8
3:00pm - 4:30pm
X-6 building
FLEX credit - 1.5 hours
Presenter: Brent Riffel
Strategic Goal: Teaching & Learning
Synergy is a learning community designed specifically to assist new faculty and to promote success by providing a wide range of useful information and connecting new faculty to seasoned and compassionate members of the campus. As a learning community, it also provides a supportive venue for you to share your concerns and experiences with your peers.
Friday, April 12, 2013
#473S Introduction to Lecture Capture
10:00am - 11:00am
LTLC-160
FLEX credit - 1 hour
Presenter: Joseph Lanthier
Strategic Goal: Technological Advancement
With the opening of the new TLC, faculty now have an
important new tool to capture their classroom lecture. The
Lecture Capture classroom is equipped with a state-of-the-art
camera and recording system that allows a faculty member to
record a lecture as it happens or pre-record supplemental
materials for a class. The information can then be uploaded for
distribution via your website, Blackboard course, or simply
emailed out as a link to your students. Join Joe Lanthier as he
provides you with the information and skills you will need to
effectively use this new technology.
Monday, April 15, 2013
#481S Get to know the iPad at Work
2:00pm - 3:00pm
BONH 106
FLEX credit - 1 hour
Presenter: Mauricio Escobar
Strategic Goal: Technological Advancement
If you use an iPad, or would like to learn more about how to use
this product, consider attending this workshop! Participants will learn easy ways to
capitalize on all that an iPad has to offer for business use.
This workshop will cover how to use your iPad in conjunction
with your computer and social networking sites, for connecting
with clients or employees, and for presentations and spreadsheets.
You will earn about useful features, settings, and applications,
and how to access Microsoft Office and iWork files, organize and
manage documents, and annotate PDFs from anywhere using your
iPad.
Learning Outcome:
By the end of this workshop participants will better realize the
full potential of the iPad for business use, and leave with
skills they can use right away to improve the functionality of
their iPads in the workplace.
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
#483S Presentation for Book of the Year
11:00am - 12:20pm
MENH 343
FLEX credit - 1.5 hours
Presenter: Dr. Kimberly Robertson (Guest speaker, Community
Outreach Coordinator
Strategic Goal: Cultural Diversity
This is the first presentation in our
Book of the Year series for the book The Round House. In her
presentation " The Violence Against Women Act" Dr. Robertson
will speak about American Indian law and policy as it relates to
violence against Native women in reservation settings.
Learning Outcome:
Participants will be able to
1. Define American Indian law as it relates to violence against
Native American women.
2. Identify policies that relate to violence against Native
American women.
3. Relate information in the presentation to the book The Round
House.
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
#401S Body Mind Wellness Seminar Series: Healthy Physical Activity “SNAC’s Plant-Powered Fitness Walk”
11:45am – 1:30pm
Start at Honor Grove
FLEX credit – 1.5 hours
Strategic Goal: Campus Climate
Get moving while learning about (and tasting) healthy plant-based recipes and exercises that can fit into anyone’s busy schedule!
Meet at the Honor Grove at 11:45 a.m., where you'll learn some fast and effective strength exercises. Then, you'll be guided on a 1 mile walking route through 5 of COC’s beautiful Gardens. Along the way, you'll learn about healthy plant foods, collect plant-based recipes, and at the end get some FREE food samples and a reusable SNAC water bottle!!!
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
#422S Skilled Teacher Certificate Program: Module 9, Workshop 1 -- Best Practices of Active and Collaborative Learning
2:00 -3:20pm
BONH 306
FLEX credit – 1.5 hours
Presenter: Adam Kempler
Strategic Goal: Teaching & Learning
This workshop focuses on the basic concepts and issues that comprise a solid foundation for the understanding of collaborative and active learning, including an analysis of research supporting it. Participants will have an opportunity to engage in active and collaborative learning and consider the extent to which they engage their students in active and collaborative learning. A short homework assignment will be assigned at the end of this workshop.
Learning Outcomes: By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
• Analyze the purposes of active and collaborative learning.
• Evaluate the quantity and quality of active and collaborative learning in their own teaching.
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
#468S Skilled Teacher Certificate Program Module 3, Workshop 3 -- Theory and Research on Learning: Developing Independent Learners
2:00 -3:20pm
HSLH 232
FLEX credit – 1.5 hours
Presenter: Cindy Stephens
Strategic Goal: Teaching & Learning
The third workshop in Module 3 focuses on how we can create independent learning in our community college students. It will explore ways in which faculty can create an environment that helps to build the necessary skills to becoming an independent learner. Participants will be guided to identify the cognitive and relationship skills necessary to foster independence in learners.
Learning Outcome:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
• Identify and apply the cognitive and relationship skills necessary in fostering independent learners.
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
#458S Instructional Aides Confidentiality Training
4:00pm – 5:00pm
HSLH-203
FLEX credit - 1 hour
Presenter: Jasmine Ruys
Strategic Goal: Institutional Effectiveness
This workshop is designed to teach each Instructional Aide the policies and regulations concerning confidentiality of student records. Each Instructional Aide at College of the Canyons is required to attend this mandatory orientation if they are an aide to any instructor on campus. This workshop will cover the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), state and board policies regarding confidentiality of student records, and answer any questions Instructional Aides may have regarding the confidentiality of the records they are working with. This orientation must be attended during the first semester in which an Instructional Aide has been hired. It is required once to maintain continuous employment.
As per Board Policy 5912, “Instructional Aide” refers to College Assistants, Teacher Aides/Assistants, Instructional Aides/Assistants, Volunteers or any other categorical personnel title used or assigned for the assistance of faculty duties.
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
#355S "Fossil Treasures of Santa Clarita Valley"
Mathematics, Sciences, & Engineering Division Speakers Symposium Series (4 of 6)
7:00 - 8:00pm
BYKH-105
FLEX credit - 1 hour
Presenter: Dr. Richard Squires, CSUN Department of Geological Sciences
Strategic Goal: Institutional Advancement
The Speakers Symposium Series is designed to give students and the college community an opportunity to meet renowned research scientists, learn about their respective areas of expertise, and explore career options in emerging technological fields. Each session consists of 60 to 90 minute presentations, culminating in an open forum discussion which allows audience members to interact directly with the distinguished guests.
For more information on this Symposium Series, including abstracts and biographies on each of the noted speakers, go to: http://www.canyons.edu/Divisions/MathSci/2013symposium.asp
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
#500S Scholarly Presentation- The US in the Middle East: A Century of Friendship and Hostility
6:00pm - 7:00pm
PAC
FLEX credit - 1.5 hours
Presenter: Dr. Ali Akbar Mahdi
Strategic Goal: Teaching & Learning
College of the Canyons professor, activist and scholar Dr. Ali Akbar Mahdi will present a sociological analysis of the decades long history of political challenges, regional crises and ongoing hostilities, during the spring 2013 Scholarly Presentation “The U.S. in the Middle East: A Century of Friendship and Hostility.”
The presentation will begin with a geographical explanation of the region being discussed, as well a brief overview of the United States’ historical background with several key Middle Eastern nations. Mahdi will then discuss several of the most current, and politically relevant, issues facing the U.S. in the region today, including some of the altering points of view and criticisms other nations point to concerning contradictions of the current U.S. foreign policy in the region. “It is clear that the United States has had to deal with numerous regional crises, contradictory demands from allies, and difficult challenges from forces opposed to our presence in the region,” Mahdi said. “As a result, the U.S. engagement in the Middle East has become much more tasking than ever imagined. So today we find ourselves in a very difficult situation.” The presentation will be held on the main stage of the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at 6:00pm. A Faculty Reception will follow at 7:00pm.
Thursday, April 18, 2013
#484S TEDX
9:00am - 2:00pm
MENH 305(sold out) & MENH 343*
FLEX credit - 5 hours
Presenters: Jia-Yi Cheng, Chelley Maple, Garrett Hooper
Strategic Goal: Institutional Advancement
This student-led conference is focused on the topic of connectivity specifically how connected communities can increase the well-being of individuals, and as a result, improve global welfare.
Learning Outcome:
Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to demonstrate the interconnectivity between technological innovations, story-telling, and human interaction.
*For more information about this event, the speakers and how to register to attend the session in MENH 343, and the Logix Lounge Hour to meet the speakers where light snacks and drinks will be served in Mentry 309, please go to www.TEDxCollegeoftheCanyons.com
Please note: Registration is required to participate. There will be not ticket sales at the door on the day of the event. Registration will close at 5pm on Tuesday, April 16th.
Thursday, April 18, 2013
#350S Section 508 Website Accessibility
3:00pm - 4:00pm
CCC 304 & via CCCConfer
FLEX credit - 1 hour
Presenter: Scott McAfee
Strategic Goal: Technological Advancement
Find out how to ensure that all students are able to benefit from online education. Learn how to make your web pages compliant with the federal law, known as Section 508. Learn what the law requires, how accessibility guidelines help our students succeed and how to make sure your web pages are compliant.
Thursday, April 18, 2013
#393S The Rich History of Unionism in the United States
3:00pm - 4:30pm
HSLH 230
FLEX credit - 1.5 hours
Presenters: Vincent Devlahovich & Jose Martin
Strategic Goal: Institutional Advancement
The accomplishments of organized labor and unionism in the U.S. in the 20th century created one of the strongest middle class in human history. This workshop will examine and illuminate the central role these accomplishments played in our cultural, social, political, and economic evolution as our country became the envy and empire of the modern world.
Learning Outcome:
The attendees will be able to describe some of the key events that shaped the union movement in America.
Friday, April 19, 2013
#427S New Construction
10:00am - 11:00am
TLC-160
FLEX credit - 1 hour
Presenters: Will Karrat & Jason Munoz
Learn about new construction projects, how buildings get built, and the bid process. This is the second in a series of four presentations offered by the Facilities Department during March, April & May, 2013.
Learning Outcome: By the end of this workshop series, participants will have gained a better, more comprehensive understanding of the Facilities Department and their main areas of responsibility.
Friday, April 19, 2013
#477S Blogs, Wikis, and Journals in Blackboard
10:00am - 11:00am
BONH-106
FLEX credit - 1 hour
Presenter: Ebony Coburn
Strategic Goal: Technological Advancement
This workshop will cover how to make a blog, wiki, or journal using Blackboard9.
Learning Outcome: Participants in this workshop will be able to create a blog, wiki, or journal, and identify examples of how these tools can be used in higher education
Friday, April 19, 2013
#446S Overview of the New Customer Service Academy: Soft Skills Training
11:00am - 12:00pm
HSLH 235
FLEX credit - 1 hour
Presenter: Bob Maxwell
Strategic Goal: Teaching & Learning
Employers are increasingly looking for "soft skills" when hiring new employees. These soft skills include the ability to communicate effectively, connect with customers and co-workers, be positive, work well with others, solve problems, adapt to change, act responsibly and ethically, manage time effectively, work under pressure, and handle conflict. The new Customer Service Academy is designed to help participants understand the importance of these soft skills and to learn how to model them through hands-on activities. Come to this workshop to hear Professor Bob Maxwell provide an overview of this new 10-part credit class series to learn more about the Customer Service Academy curriculum and how you and/or your students can benefit from this training.
*Each class is .5 units and those who complete all ten modules will receive a certificate from College of the Canyons and earn 5 units of college credit.
**Please note that since these modules are offered as credit classes, participants will need to follow the regular college procedures for registering for credit classes.
Friday, April 19, 2013
#497S Movie Screening: "Least Among Saints"
6:00pm - 8:30pm
MENH 305
FLEX credit: 2.5 hours
Presenters: Martin Papazian (The film's Director & Producer), and panel of representatives from the Vet Center, the Student Health and Wellness Center, as well as a Veteran student
Strategic Goal: Student Support
Hailed by critics as “authentically moving,” “life-affirming” and “emotionally uplifting,” writer/director Martin Papazian’s award-winning film “Least Among Saints” tells the story of veteran Anthony Hayward, who returns home from war to find his marriage broken and his future uncertain.
Just when it appears that Hayward is at the end of his rope, he receives an unexpected request from his troubled 10-year-old neighbor, Wade. Unable to turn the young boy away, Hayward soon finds himself on a quest to help find Wade’s missing father -- along with one last shot at self-redemption.
A question and answer session will follow the movie screening, with the goal of raising awareness for veteran's issues and the Veterans resources available.
Pick up your free tickets at The Veteran Center on the Valencia Building X-9. Tickets are limited first come first serve
*This film is intended for mature audiences.*
"Least Among Saints" trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlZOfXTFrrg
Saturday, April 20, 2013
#493S ASL Workshop for Beginners
10:00am – 2:00pm
Honor Grove - Play Day Booth and the Honor Grove "Auditorium"
FLEX credit: Up to 4 hours
Presenters: Brittany Applen, Deborah SIson and Advanced ASL Students
The ASL Department and Club will have a booth at the Week of the Young Child Play Day. Stop by the booth in the Honor Grove and we will direct you through the bottom of Bonelli Hall to the Auditorium seating area on the other side. Workshops will be ongoing throughout the day and will cover a variety of signs for various settings and topics. Basic greetings, introductions and the Manual Alphabet will be taught to all participants. In addition, we will focus on topics such as food signs, animal signs, colors, activity signs and more. We will have students available to teach a variety of age groups from infant to adult. Stop by and receive Flex credit for the length of your participation. Faculty will also be available talk with campus staff and faculty about Deaf Culture and how you can best provide access to communication to Deaf students enrolled in your classes.
Monday, April 22, 2013
#351S Section 508 Website Accessibility
2:00pm - 3:00pm
BONH 106
FLEX credit - 1 hour
Presenter: Scott McAfee
Strategic Goal: Technological Advancement
Find out how to ensure that all students are able to benefit from online education. Learn how to make your web pages compliant with the federal law, known as Section 508. Learn what the law requires, how accessibility guidelines help our students succeed and how to make sure your web pages are compliant.
Monday, April 22, 2013
#476S Introduction to Prezi
4:00pm - 5:00pm
BONH-106
FLEX credit - 1 hour
Presenter: John Makevich
Strategic Goal: Technological Advancement
PowerPoint has long been the tool of choice for creating presentations. Unfortunately, the linear structure of PowerPoint presentations doesn’t work for all topics. Enter Prezi. Prezi is an online tool that allows the developer to create presentations in the form of a map, of sorts. This allows for more options in the organization of the content and its delivery. Participants at this workshop will learn the basics of using Prezi and will brainstorm some effective uses of the tool for a classroom lecture or business presentation.
Monday, April 22, 2013
#494S DEAF 101: Hazards, Bloopers, and More!
6:00pm – 7:30pm
Mentry Hall 343
FLEX credit: 1.5 HOURS
Moderator: Patricia Ivankovic
Panelists:
Spencer Montan, Matt Reinig, Lisa McNicoll & Jayne Calucag
Strategic Goal: Cultural Diversity
Have you ever wondered about the challenges Deaf and Hard of Hearing people face on a day-to-day basis in a hearing world? Are you often unsure about how Deaf people will respond to certain events? Do hearing people feel awkward or unsure about approaching Deaf and Hard of Hearing people? This two-hour event will provide the audience with an insight into the Deaf Culture by providing factual information in a humorous setting through storytelling, skits and more by Deaf individuals as they share their personal experiences.
This event is ideal for those who have little to no experience with individuals who are deaf and hard-of-hearing to those who are learning sign language and the culture and for those who just want to have an evening of a laughs!
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
#369S Skilled Teacher Certificate Program: Module 7, Workshop 1 -- Student Engagement and Motivation
2:00 -3:20pm
BONH 306
FLEX credit – 1.5 hours
Presenters: Deanna Davis, Ron Dreiling, Denee Pescarmona
Strategic Goal: Teaching & Learning
Module 7 will provide participants with an overview of the concepts and theory surrounding student engagement and motivation, as well as what the latest research tells us about how to enhance critical thinking in the classroom. The first workshop focuses on specific ways to design writing assignments that will foster motivation and engagement, while adhering to learning outcomes, and maintaining the same grading workload. In workshop two, participants will explore specific student engagement techniques and active learning exercises designed to promote engaged, thoughtful discussion and class lectures.
Learning outcomes:
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
• Analyze what the body of research on active learning and engagement suggests about how students become engaged in course materials and ideas.
• Evaluate possible applications of theories about critical thinking and student engagement to the improvement of their assignments and assessments.
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
#433S Books & Ideas: Three Weeks in December, by Audrey Schulman
2:30pm - 4:00pm
LIBR 242
FLEX credit - 1.5 hours
Presenters: Jan Keller and Diane Ayres
Strategic Goal: Cultural Diversity
In 1899 Jeremy, a young engineer, leaves a small town in Maine to oversee the construction of a railroad across East Africa. In charge of hundreds of Indian laborers, he soon finds himself the reluctant hunter of two lions that are killing his men in almost nightly attacks on their camp. Plagued by fear, wracked with malaria and alienated by a secret he can tell no one, he takes increasing solace in the company of the African who helps him hunt. In 2000 Max, an American ethnobotonist, travels to Rwanda in search of an obscure vine that could become a lifesaving pharmaceutical. Stationed in the mountains, she closely shadows a family of gorillas, the last of their group to survive the encroachment of local poachers. Max bears a striking gift for understanding the ape's non-verbal communication, but their precarious solidarity is threatened as a violent rebel group from the nearby Congo draws close.
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
#495S “Through Deaf Eyes”
3:00pm - 5:30pm
HSLH 101
FLEX credit: 2.5 hours
Presenter: Brittany Applen and Deborah Sison
College of the Canyons’ American Sign Language Department Faculty will be hosting a screening of Through Deaf Eyes, “a two-hour HDTV documentary that explores 200 years of Deaf life in America. The film includes interviews with prominent members of the Deaf community, including actress Marlee Matlin and Gallaudet University president emeritus I. King Jordan.
Interwoven throughout the film are six short documentaries produced by Deaf media artists and filmmakers. Poignant, sometimes humorous, these commissioned stories bring a personalized sense of Deaf life in America to the film. Through first person accounts and the film as a whole, THROUGH DEAF EYES tells the story of conflicts, prejudice and affirmation that ultimately reaches the heart of what it means to be human.”
Discussion to follow.
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
#435S Mathematical Ideas
4:00pm – 5:00pm
MENH 240
FLEX credit – 1 hour
Strategic Goal: Teaching & Learning
These seminars are informal and open to all faculty and staff interested in exploring anything related to mathematics, including teaching techniques, current developments or the history of mathematics. Any faculty members from other departments are invited to talk about what they would like their students to learn in a math class. For additional information, or if you would like to present or moderate a discussion, or if you have an idea for a topic, please contact James Gilmore at james.gilmore@canyons.edu, or at ext. 5914
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
#356S "Reward, Interrupted: Inhibitory Control and its Relevance to Addictions"
Mathematics, Sciences, & Engineering Division Speakers Symposium Series (5 of 6)
7:00 - 8:00pm
BYKH-105
FLEX credit - 1 hour
Presenter: Dr. J. David Jentsch, UCLA Department of Psychology
Strategic Goal: Institutional Advancement
The Speakers Symposium Series is designed to give students and the college community an opportunity to meet renowned research scientists, learn about their respective areas of expertise, and explore career options in emerging technological fields. Each session consists of 60 to 90 minute presentations, culminating in an open forum discussion which allows audience members to interact directly with the distinguished guests.
For more information on this Symposium Series, including abstracts and biographies on each of the noted speakers, go to: http://www.canyons.edu/Divisions/MathSci/2013symposium.asp
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
#402S Body Mind Wellness Seminar Series: Healthy Money Management ---CANCELLED
12:30pm – 1:30pm
MENH 353
FLEX credit – 1 hour
Presenter: Gayane Jerome, CSUN Financial Literacy Program Developer
Strategic Goal: Teaching & Learning
For more information go to www.canyons.edu/BMW. Thursday, April 25, 2013
#319S Classified Professionals Institute: Meetings! Meetings! and More Meetings!
9:30am - 11:30am
MENH 343 FLEX credit - 2 hours
Presenters: Jasmine Ruys & Daylene Meuschke
Strategic Goal: Human Resources
Are the meetings you attend going off track, taking too much time, or not accomplishing what you need to have accomplished?
If you find yourself constantly frustrated by sitting in meetings that seem to go nowhere, this workshop is for you! The presenters
will share with you proven strategies that you can use to help make the meetings you attend or lead be more effective, efficient, and
productive. Thursday, April 25, 2013
#387S Synergy - Session 6 of 8
3:00pm - 4:30pm
X-6 building
FLEX credit - 1.5 hours
Presenter: Brent Riffel
Strategic Goal: Teaching & Learning
Synergy is a learning community designed specifically to assist new faculty and to promote success by providing a wide range of useful information and connecting new faculty to seasoned and compassionate members of the campus. As a learning community, it also provides a supportive venue for you to share your concerns and experiences with your peers. Thursday, April 25
#496S Deaf Blind: A Panel Discussion
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Mentry Hall 343 FLEX credit: 2 hours
Presenters: Terry Breckner, Judy Se, Scott and Sharon Siegal, and Kathleen Potter
Moderator: Lisa McNicoll
Deaf Blind adults will participate in this discussion that will cover causes of Deaf Blindness, the Culture and community, and the daily lives of Deaf-Blind individuals. We will also look at methods of communication, with most participants utilizing tactile signing and ASL.
Friday, April 26, 2013
#392S Blackboard 9.1 Parts 1, 2 & 3
9:00am - 3:30pm
BONH-106
FLEX credit - 6 hours
Presenter: John Makevich
Strategic Goal: Technological Advancement
Blackboard Part 1 - Participants will learn the basics of using the Blackboard Learning System. They will learn how to request a new course, navigate the learning environment, and change basic settings of the course.
Blackboard Part 2 - In this workshop, participants will learn how to effectively work with discussion boards, groups, web links, and some basic Grade Center skills. They will also practice uploading a syllabus and course documents.
Blackboard Part 3 - Participants will learn how to effectively use e-mail, messages, and assessments in Blackboard. They will write some sample exam questions and discover how to develop a quiz from those questions. They will also be introduced to other Internet tools and products that can supplement the Blackboard experience.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
#423S Skilled Teacher Certificate Program: Module 9
Workshop 2-- Best Practices of Active and Collaborative Learning
2:00 -3:20pm
BONH 306
FLEX credit – 1.5 hours
Presenters: Adam Kempler
Strategic Goal: Teaching & Learning
This workshop focuses on the basic concepts and issues that comprise a solid foundation for implementing active and collaborative learning. Participants will have an opportunity to reconsider their own active and collaborative learning practices in relation to these concepts and issues. A short homework assignment will be assigned at the end of this workshop.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to
• Analyze their own teaching style.
• Examine the teacher role before, during, and after active and collaborative learning.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
#507S Movie screening: Argo
3:00pm - 5:30pm
Hasley 101
FLEX credit - 2.5 hours
Presenter: Anne Marenco
Strategic Goal: Teaching & Learning
Attendees will be able to apply sociological concepts to the movie.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
#357S "Fundamental Research to Commercial Products: Applications of Olefin Metathesis Catalysts"
Mathematics, Sciences, & Engineering Division Speakers Symposium Series (Final presentation, 6 of 6)
7:00 - 8:00pm
Performing Arts Center
FLEX credit - 1 to 1.5 hours*
Presenter: Dr. Robert Grubbs, Nobel Laureate (2005) in Chemistry, California Institute of Technology Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Strategic Goal: Institutional Advancement
The Speakers Symposium Series is designed to give students and the college community an opportunity to meet renowned research scientists, learn about their respective areas of expertise, and explore career options in emerging technological fields. Each session consists of 60 to 90* minute presentations, culminating in an open forum discussion which allows audience members to interact directly with the distinguished guests.
For more information on this Symposium Series, including abstracts and biographies on each of the noted speakers, go to: http://www.canyons.edu/Divisions/MathSci/2013symposium.asp
Register in one or more workshops by sending an e-mail to Chloe
McGinley at
chloe.mcginley@canyons.edu,
or by calling ext. 5104. Please note that, while
pre-registration is preferable, walk-in's are also welcome! Just
make sure to sign in on the workshop's roster in order to
receive FLEX credit for attending.
Thank you!
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Wednesday, May 1, 2013
# 508S The 7th Annual LAW DAY - Realizing the Dream:
Equality for All
12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
Aliso Hall 108
FLEX credit - 1 hour
Presenters include: Civil Rights Clinic; Law school admissions
counselor; Award winning Forensics Team; and the History Club.
Strategic Goal: Teaching &
Learning
Please join the Law Club for the 7th
Annual Law Day! Workshop Attendees will learn about the
Department of Fair Employment and the Housing’s Civil Rights
Clinc on campus. They will also learn tips for applying to law
school; the the history of the civil rights case Loving v.
Virginia; and finally a Forensic team member will give an
award-winning speech about friends. Representatives from the
Civil Rights Clinic and Law School Admissions Counselor will be
on hand to answer questions! There will be free food for
attendees!
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
#403S Body Mind Wellness Seminar Series:
Healthy Sleep
2:30pm – 3:30pm
HSLH 203
FLEX credit – 1 hour
Presenters: Rhonda Hyatt & Sheri Barke
Strategic Goal: Teaching & Learning
For more information go to
www.canyons.edu/BMW.
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
#370S Skilled Teacher Certificate Program:
Module 7, Workshop 2 -- Student Engagement and Motivation -
Greater Engagement During Discussion and Lecture
2:00pm - 3:20pm
BONH 306
FLEX credit – 1.5 hours
Presenters: Deanna Davis, Ron Dreiling, Denee Pescarmona
Strategic Goal: Teaching & Learning
In Module 7’s workshop two,
participants will explore specific student engagement techniques
and active learning exercises designed to promote engaged,
thoughtful discussion and class lectures.
Learning outcomes:
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
• Apply theories about critical thinking and student engagement
to the creation of meaningful, pedagogically sound classroom
exercises and assessments.
• Develop their own strategies to promote student motivation
active learning in lectures, discussion, and online forums.
Tuesday,
May 7, 2013
#438S Math FIG (Faculty Inquiry Group -
Mtng 3 of 3)
2:30 - 4:0pm
BONH 307
FLEX credit -- 1 hour
Coordinator: Brandon Hilst
Strategic Goal: Teaching & Learning
The Math Department has formed a Faculty Inquiry Group to
discuss strategies and methodologies of teaching the content of
Math 060 and 070.
Purpose and Goals:
With the advent of our Math 075 course, the focus of the Math
060-070 sequence has changed. Whereas the Math 060-070 sequence
was once intended as a broader preparation for students taking
any higher-level mathematics course, its focus is now much more
specific as preparation for the calculus sequence. While this
has no ultimate effect on the core curriculum of 060 and 070, it
has changed the reasoning behind our approach to explaining
concepts the way we do. We will discuss the content that already
exists for these courses and how it should be presented to
students to develop the mathematical reasoning skills they will
eventually use in calculus. Participants will share their
teaching strategies and the motivations behind those strategies.
Ultimately, our goal will be to gain a common understanding of
what our approach to core topics should be so that all of our
students will share a more uniform progression through the Math
060-070 course sequence.
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
#199S Senate Leadership Training
Certificate Program
3:00pm - 4:00pm
BONH 330
Flex credit: 1 hour
Presenter: Dr. Edel Alonso
Strategic Goal: Leadership
Maximum Number of Participants: 25
The Academic Senate is offering a series of 5 workshops to train
faculty in Senate leadership.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this workshop series, Faculty will be able
to: List the 10+1 Senate Responsibilities as per AB 1725;
Describe the mission and function of key Senate Committees
involved in shared governance; and Apply knowledge of procedures
for program review, SLOs, accreditation standards, minimum
qualifications and equivalencies.
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
#478S Synchronous Online Communication
using CCCConfer
10:00am - 11:00am
BONH-106
FLEX credit - 1 hour
Presenter: John Makevich
Strategic Goal: Technological Advancement
Participants will be introduced to a web conferencing
solution for faculty, staff, and students to provide a space for
live interaction and communication; will learn how to use
CCCConfer within Blackboard; and will become familiar with the
steps to take to schedule a session of their own.
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
#404S Body Mind Wellness Seminar Series:
Healthy Coping
11:30pm – 12:30pm
MENH 353
FLEX credit – 1 hour
Presenter: Darlene Mininni, PhD, MPH, Author The Emotional
Toolkit
Strategic Goal: Teaching & Learning
For more information go to
www.canyons.edu/BMW.
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
#459S Instructional Aides Confidentiality
Training
1:00pm – 2:00pm
HSLH-203
FLEX credit - 1 hour
Presenter: Jasmine Ruys
Strategic Goal: Institutional Effectiveness
This workshop is designed to teach each Instructional
Aide the policies and regulations concerning confidentiality of
student records. Each Instructional Aide at College of the
Canyons is required to attend this mandatory orientation if they
are an aide to any instructor on campus. This workshop will
cover the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA),
state and board policies regarding confidentiality of student
records, and answer any questions Instructional Aides may have
regarding the confidentiality of the records they are working
with.
This orientation must be attended during
the first semester in which an Instructional Aide has been
hired. It is required once to maintain continuous employment. As
per Board Policy 5912, “Instructional Aide” refers to College
Assistants, Teacher Aides/Assistants, Instructional
Aides/Assistants, Volunteers or any other categorical personnel
title used or assigned for the assistance of faculty duties.
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
#482S Recognizing Mental Illness in the
Classroom: Parents and Teachers as Allies
1:00pm - 3:00 pm
EPEK-103
FLEX credit - 2 hours
Presenters: Patty Robinson, Moderator
Joy Takahashi, Lynn Conrad, and Jeff Fox (NAMI Representatives)
Strategic Goal: Student Support
Parents and Teachers as Allies (PTAA.) is presented by
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), San Fernando Valley.
PTAA is an in-service mental health education program for school
professionals. It is designed for teachers, administrators,
school health professionals and parents. This two-hour
in-service program focuses on helping school professionals and
families better understand the early warning signs of mental
illnesses and how best to intervene so that those in need of
mental health treatment are linked with services. It also covers
how schools can best communicate any mental health related
concerns with those families.
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
#516S LBGQT Issues and Stigma
3:00 - 5:00pm
Aliso Hall 104
Presenter: Rosanna Santos, MFT
FLEX credit -- 2 hours
Strategic Goal: Cultural Diversity
Rosanna Santos will be presenting on the issues faced by the
Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay, Queer, Transitional population. The
stigma attached and destigmatization will be discussed.
Thursday, May 9, 2013
#388S Synergy - Session 7 of 8
3:00pm - 4:30pm
X-6 building
FLEX credit - 1.5 hours
Presenter: Brent Riffel
Strategic Goal: Teaching & Learning
Synergy is a learning community designed specifically to assist
new faculty and to promote success by providing a wide range of
useful information and connecting new faculty to seasoned and
compassionate members of the campus. As a learning community, it
also provides a supportive venue for you to share your concerns
and experiences with your peers.
Friday, May 10, 2013
#503S WorkKeys and KeyTrain: Benefits for
Educators and Students
8:00am - 9:30am
MENH 343
FLEX credit - 1.5 hours
Presenter: Tony Garife, State Program Manager ACT Workforce
Development Division
Strategic Goal: Institutional Advancement
WorkKeys, a nationally recognized job skills assessment, and
KeyTrain, a self-paced, online remediation program tied to
WorkKeys, are now available for instructors, students, and
job-seekers to use at COC. Come hear a representative from the
developer of these programs, ACT, talk about how they are being
used to improve student success around the country.
Learning Outcome
Attendees will: 1) Understand how these tools are being used in
high schools and colleges nationally to improve student college
and career readiness; 2) Be able to identify arenas in which
these tools might be used in the Hart District and at COC to
improve student success.
Friday, May 10, 2013
Rescheduled for Friday,
May 24, 2013
#429S How to Meet a Celebrity on
Campus! Aka: The Civic Center
10:00am - 11:00am
MENH 240
FLEX credit - 1 hour
Presenters: Robin Williams, Rick Lopez & Jason Munoz
This session will cover the functions of the Civic
Center, filming on campus, the facilities request form and
requests for room set-ups. This is the third in a series of four
presentations offered by the Facilities Department during March,
April & May, 2013.
Learning Outcome: By the end of this workshop series,
participants will have gained a better, more comprehensive
understanding of the Facilities Department and their main areas
of responsibility.
Friday, May 10, 2013
#479S Blogs, Wikis, and Journals in
Blackboard
10:00am - 11:00am
BONH-106
FLEX credit - 1 hour
Presenter: Ebony Coburn
Strategic Goal: Technological Advancement
This workshop will cover how to make a blog, wiki, or
journal using Blackboard 9.
Learning Outcome: Participants in this workshop will be able to
create a blog, wiki, or journal, and identify examples of how
these tools can be used in higher education
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
#424S Skilled Teacher Certificate Program:
Module 9,
Workshop 3 -- Best
Practices of Active and Collaborative Learning
2:00 -3:20pm
BONH 306
FLEX credit – 1.5 hours
Presenters: Adam Kempler
Strategic Goal: Teaching & Learning
Active and
Collaborative Learning Techniques
This
workshop focuses on the basic concepts and issues that comprise
a solid foundation for the integration of specific active and
collaborative learning techniques into one’s teaching style.
Participants will have an opportunity to compare techniques in
order to determine the ones most potentially useful for their
discipline and courses.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this
workshop, participants will be able to
• Analyze and
evaluate active and collaborative learning techniques.
• Compare and
contrast various types of active and collaborative learning
techniques.
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
#515S History Lecture Series: A Tribute to
Teddy Roosevelt
3:45pm - 5:15pm
Hasley 101
FLEX credit - 1.5 hours
Presenter: Sherrill Pennington
Strategic Goal: Teaching & Learning
In a retinue of presidents that has included gunslingers
like Andrew Jackson, affable actors like Ronald Reagan, and
near-mythic founders like George Washington, Theodore Roosevelt
stands out for his intellect, bluster, and environmental
consciousness. The History Lecture Series continues on May 14th
with a presentation and film on the young Teddy Roosevelt and
his championship of our national parks. You'll learn about his
early days as a naturalist, hunting, stuffing (!), and sketching
wild birds along the Nile. You'll revel in the warm bonds of a
Knickerbocker family that hiked, rowed, swam, and sailed its way
around the world, and a young boy born to luxury, who
nevertheless found no easy relief from asthma attacks. You'll
also explore the policy directives which protected the wild
beauty of national treasures like Yellowstone.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
#480S Distance Learning Open Office Hour
3:30pm - 4:30pm
CCC 304
FLEX credit - 1 hour
Presenter: John Makevich
Come on by to ask questions about Blackboard, CCCConfer,
online and hybrid courses, or other educational technology
issues.
Participants will be able to seek answers to questions related
to online teaching and learning and will have an opportunity to
hear others’ questions and answers as well.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
#460S Instructional Aides Confidentiality
Training
6:00pm – 7:00pm
HSLH-203
FLEX credit - 1 hour
Presenter: Jasmine Ruys
Strategic Goal: Institutional Effectiveness
This workshop is designed to teach each Instructional
Aide the policies and regulations concerning confidentiality of
student records. Each Instructional Aide at College of the
Canyons is required to attend this mandatory orientation if they
are an aide to any instructor on campus. This workshop will
cover the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA),
state and board policies regarding confidentiality of student
records, and answer any questions Instructional Aides may have
regarding the confidentiality of the records they are working
with.
This orientation must be attended during
the first semester in which an Instructional Aide has been
hired. It is required once to maintain continuous employment. As
per Board Policy 5912, “Instructional Aide” refers to College
Assistants, Teacher Aides/Assistants, Instructional
Aides/Assistants, Volunteers or any other categorical personnel
title used or assigned for the assistance of faculty duties.
Friday, May 24, 2013
#429S How to Meet a Celebrity on Campus! Aka: The Civic Center
10:00am - 10:30am
MENH 240
FLEX credit – 0.5 hours
Presenters: Robin Williams, Rick Lopez & Jason Munoz
This session will cover the functions of the Civic Center,
filming on campus, the facilities request form and requests for
room set-ups. This is the third in a series of four
presentations offered by the Facilities Department during March,
April & May, 2013.
Learning Outcome: By the end of this workshop series,
participants will have gained a better, more comprehensive
understanding of the Facilities Department and their main areas
of responsibility.
Friday, May 17, 2013
- Rescheduled for
Friday, May 24, 2013
#428S
Heating & Air
10:30am - 11:00am
MENH 240
FLEX credit – 0.5 hours
Presenters: Carl Ebaugh & Jason Munoz
This
session will cover the heating and air systems, and include a
tour of the Cogen Plant. This is the fourth and final
presentation in a workshop series offered by the Facilities
Department during Spring, 2013.
Learning Outcome: By the end of this workshop series,
participants will have gained a better, more comprehensive
understanding of the Facilities Department and their main areas
of responsibility.
Thursday, May 23, 2013
- Rescheduled for
Friday, May 24, 2013
#389S Synergy - Session 8 of 8 -
Graduation day for Synergy Participants
3:00pm - 4:30pm
X-6 building
FLEX credit - 1.5 hours
Presenter: Brent Riffel
Strategic Goal: Teaching & Learning
Synergy is a learning community
designed specifically to assist new faculty and to promote
success by providing a wide range of useful information and
connecting new faculty to seasoned and compassionate members of
the campus. As a learning community, it also provides a
supportive venue for you to share your concerns and experiences
with your peers.
Friday, May 24, 2013
#436S Mathematical Ideas
11:00am – 12:00pm
MENH-240
FLEX credit – 1 hour
Strategic Goal: Teaching & Learning
These seminars are informal and open
to all faculty and staff interested in exploring anything
related to mathematics, including teaching techniques, current
developments or the history of mathematics. Any faculty members
from other departments are invited to talk about what they would
like their students to learn in a math class. For additional
information, or if you would like to present or moderate a
discussion, or if you have an idea for a topic, please contact
James Gilmore at james.gilmore@canyons.edu, or at ext. 5914
Friday, May 24, 2013
#498S Visit LACMA! The Los Angeles County
Museum of Art
2:00 - 6:00pm
LACMA is located at 5905 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, CA
90036
FLEX credit -- 4 hours
Presenters: Mark Daybell and Kevin Jenkins
Strategic Goal: Cultural Diversity
All employees are invited to attend a
guided tour of contemporary artwork at the Los Angeles County
Museum of Art (LACMA) on Friday, May 24th, from 2:00 – 6:00pm.
Meet COC faculty, artists and
designers Mark Daybell and Kevin Jenkins for a guided tour of
LACMA and surrounding grounds. The tour will start with the
monumental sculpture Levitated Mass by land artist Michael
Heizer (free to the public) and continue with sculptures and
installations by artists Bruce Nauman, Donald Judd, and Chris
Burden (tickets required but free to Los Angeles residents
entering after 3:00pm). Participants are encouraged to stay
after to explore more of the museum and/or live music. View
information on the Levitated Mass exhibit online at
http://www.lacma.org/art/exhibition/levitated-mass .
FLEX credit available. Participants will be responsible for
their own transportation and any museum entry fees.
*If you would like to attend, please email
Leslie Carr at leslie.carr@canyons.edu to RSVP. A travel
authorization form is required and due to Leslie Carr NO LATER
than Tuesday, April 30th.
*Classified and confidential staff please obtain supervisor
approval.
Register in one or more of the above workshops by sending an e-mail to Chloe
McGinley at
chloe.mcginley@canyons.edu,
or by calling ext. 5104.
Note: While
pre-registration is preferable in order for the workshop
presenter to adequately prepare presentation materials and
ensure sufficient seating, walk-in's are still welcome! Please just
make sure to sign in on the workshop's roster in order to
receive FLEX credit for attending.
Thank you!
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