Contact Us:
Center for Innovation and Learning
cilgwc@cccd.edu
Dr. Erin Craig, CIL and Flex Day Coordinator
ecraig4@gwc.cccd.edu
Uyen Tran, Training and Development Specialist
utran@gwc.cccd.edu
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
2:00 - 2:45 pm
Presenter: Alyssa Brown
Intended Audience: Classified Professionals
Location: Zoom
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Learn why completing an optional self-evaluation is worth your time. You might be thinking, "If it’s not required, why should I bother?" Discover the key benefits of reflecting on your own performance and how this simple process can impact both your current role and future career growth.
Notes: Not paid for part-time faculty. Not eligible for Spring Summit makeup session.
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Presenter: Kevin Foss, MFT, Founder of the California OCD and Anxiety Treatment Center
Intended Audience: All GWC employees
Location: MPR 100
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Is Social Anxiety holding you back? It is a very common type of anxiety. Join Kevin Foss, MFT, Founder of the California OCD and Anxiety Treatment Center to learn more about Social Anxiety and gain some tips on how to overcome it!
Notes: This training is sponsored by the GWC Student Health Center. Questions? Email jmoss31@gwc.cccd.edu Not paid for part-time faculty. Not eligible Spring Summit makeup session.
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
3:00 - 5:00 pm
Presenters: Jeanette Adame & Jasper Chagolla
Intended Audience: All GWC employees who has already completed Level 1 Safe Zone Training OR anyone who is a strong member or ally of the LGBTQ+ community.
Location: In Person at GWC (Room: TBD)
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This session is designed for people who have a foundational understanding of LGBTQ+ communities. If you have completed Level 1 Safe Zone Training, or have familiarity with LGBTQ+ communities, pleas join us! We will continue discussing strategies and implementation for making Golden West College a safe place for people who reflect all gender and sexuality identities.
Notes: Paid for part-time faculty. Eligible for Spring Summit makeup session
Hiring Training Series
Friday, April 18, 2025
1:30 - 2:15 pm
Presenter: Kezia Baten-Sangkay
Intended Audience: All GWC employees
Location: Zoom
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This training will equip you with the skills to navigate both virtual and in-person interviews with confidence. Learn how to effectively answer interview questions using the STAR Interview Method and demonstrate professionalism throughout the process, helping you stand out in the application pool by showcasing your unique skills and knowledge.
Notes: Not paid for part-time faculty. Not eligible for Spring Summit makeup session.
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Thursday, April 24, 2025
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Presenter: Dr. Joan Fishman, GWC Student Health Center
Intended Audience: All GWC employees
Location: Zoom
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GWC Student Health Center presents QPR Suicide Prevention Training for Faculty and Staff. Suicide is far too common. Know the warning signs and become more comfortable helping suicidal students
Notes: Not paid for part-time faculty. Eligible for Spring Summit makeup session.
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
4:00 - 5:30 pm
Presenter: Lisa Macafee
Intended Audience: All GWC employees
Location: Zoom
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This presentation will outline the complexity of LGBTQ+ intersectionality common among the autistic neurotype. For example, 15% of autistics identify as transgender and up to 70% of autistics identify as LGBTQ+! Key challenges related to autism and other neurodivergent identities (such as ADHD and PTSD) including executive function, sensory, cognitive, social, and emotional issues faced, mental and physical health comorbidities, and practical strategies and life hacks to support your students and yourself will be discussed.
Lisa Macafee is an autistic non-binary counselor at Santa Ana College who completed their PsyD with a focus on autism and gender diversity. They have two fabulous autistic kids, a supportive husband, a shy cat, and run www.AffirmingNeurodiversity.com about the challenges of being an autistic professional in the world.
Notes: This session is paid for part-time faculty and can count for Spring Summit makeup hours. Questions: email Denise Gonzalez Bon, GWC College Autism Program (CAP), dbon@gwc.cccd.edu
Friday, May 2, 2025
10:00 - 11:00 am
Presenter: C.J. Bishop and Amy Thach
Location: Zoom
No registration required – drop in at your convenience!
Your contributions to SLO data are critical in helping ORPIE positively impact the educational experience of our students at GWC. Join us and take advantage of this opportunity to simplify your SLO data entry process and make a meaningful impact! To support your efforts, we’re offering a hands-on workshop designed to help faculty enter SLO data into Nuventive with ease. If you have any questions about the workshop, feel free to reach out. We look forward to seeing you there!
Why Attend?
cSLO Workshop Flyer Spring 2025 [PDF]
Thursday, May 22, 2025
4:00 - 5:00 pm
Presenter: C.J. Bishop and Amy Thach
Location: Zoom
No registration required – drop in at your convenience!
Your contributions to SLO data are critical in helping ORPIE positively impact the educational experience of our students at GWC. Join us and take advantage of this opportunity to simplify your SLO data entry process and make a meaningful impact! To support your efforts, we’re offering a hands-on workshop designed to help faculty enter SLO data into Nuventive with ease. If you have any questions about the workshop, feel free to reach out. We look forward to seeing you there!
Why Attend?
cSLO Workshop Flyer Spring 2025 [PDF]
