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
Resolve to set yourself up for Spring 2025 success with our Winter CIL programming! This January, we are featuring sessions on employing pre-semester strategies for welcoming and inclusive courses, creating and curating no-cost classroom resources (ZTC and OER), and understanding RSI requirements for online courses (multiple sessions). Folks presenting at the Summit, or who are simply interested in enhancing their presentation and facilitation skills, should also join us for a session centered on presenting to colleagues.
* Stipends of $100 will be paid for full-time and part-time faculty for each winter session attended.
We wish you a peaceful end to the semester, a joyous holiday season, and an engaging and enriching year of professional development in 2025!
Friday, January 31th
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Presenters: Alana Krause
Intended Audience: Full-time and part-time Faculty
Location: Zoom
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Join us for a hands-on workshop designed to help faculty integrate high-quality, zero-cost library resources into their courses. Discover how to effectively utilize e-books, journal & newspaper articles, streaming media, in addition to open educational resources (OER) to enhance your curriculum at no cost to students. Learn practical strategies for embedding these resources into your Canvas courses. This workshop is an excellent opportunity to make your course content more accessible and affordable while enriching the learning experience for all students. Don't miss out on this chance to transform your teaching with valuable library resources.
Wednesday, January 29th
9:00 - 10:00 am
Presenters: Dr. Jennifer Kalfsbeek-Goetz, VPI & Michelle Veyette, Distance Education Coordinator
Intended Audience: Full-time and part-time faculty who have not attended an RSI training to date.
Location: Zoom
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This workshop will provide a comprehensive overview of the key regulations governing Regular Substantive Interaction (RSI) in distance education, with a focus on ACCJC accreditation standards and Title 5 requirements. We will begin by exploring these regulations in detail, ensuring participants understand the legal and accreditation obligations for RSI. Faculty will then discuss what has worked for them on their own RSI journey. Participants should come to the session ready to share their ideas, best practices, and engage in rich discussion and Q&A centered on RSI to ensure participants have a clear understanding of the relevant laws and regulations, effective practices, and the tools and programs available.
Monday, January 27th
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Presenters: Erin Craig & Sacha Moore
Intended Audience: All GWC employees, including those presenting at Spring 2025 Summit!
Location: Zoom
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What makes a dynamic presenter and an engaging session? Which strategies should presenters use to organize material, collaborate with colleagues, build their confidence, and manage the crowd? Learn the answers to these questions and many more at the next installment of the Inclusive Instructional Innovations (III) series: How to Present to Your Colleagues!
Please note that this session is designed for all GWC employees who present and/or facilitate or are interested in doing so. All are welcome!
Thursday, January 23rd
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Presenters: Erin Craig and Sacha Moore
Intended Audience: Full-time and part-time Faculty
Location: Zoom
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The Inclusive Instructional Innovations (III) series centers on practical strategies for creating welcoming spaces, supporting student learning, and identifying and deconstructing academic and interpersonal barriers in and beyond the classroom. Full-time and part-time faculty participants from across the campus will encounter updated techniques for fostering community, revamping syllabi, and self-reflecting with intention. This session will support faculty with tangible pre-semester strategies and policies to implement that will build an inclusive community in your future classes.
Tuesday, January 14th
1:00 - 2:00 pm
Presenters: Dr. Jennifer Kalfsbeek-Goetz, VPI
Intended Audience: Full-time and part-time faculty who have not attended an RSI training to date.
Notes: Part-time faculty paid for active attendance and participation
Location: Zoom
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This workshop will provide a comprehensive overview of the key regulations governing Regular Substantive Interaction (RSI) in distance education, with a focus on ACCJC accreditation standards and Title 5 requirements. We will begin by exploring these regulations in detail, ensuring participants understand the legal and accreditation obligations for RSI. Faculty will then discuss what has worked for them on their own RSI journey. Participants should come to the session ready to share their ideas, best practices, and engage in rich discussion and Q&A centered on RSI to ensure participants have a clear understanding of the relevant laws and regulations, effective practices, and the tools and programs available.
Wednesday, December 4th
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Presenters: Amy Thach
Location: Zoom
No sign up required!
As we are rapidly approaching the last stretch of fall semester, I remain thankful for the campus- wide attention to student learning outcome (SLO) data. If you would like 1:1 assistance in entering SLO data into Nuventive, please refer to the attached flyers for additional information. The first flyer contains the 2 upcoming workshop dates; first one is this Friday. The second flyer contains instructions for how to enter SLO data into Nuventive. As always, reach out to me if you have any questions. Thank you for assisting ORPIE in helping to make a positive impact on our students' educational experience at GWC.
Wednesday, December 4th
2:00 to 3:00 pm
Presenters: Dr. Jennifer Kalfsbeek:Goetz, VPI
In Person Location: LAC 307
This workshop will provide a comprehensive overview of the key regulations governing Regular Substantive Interaction (RSI) in distance education, with a focus on ACCJC accreditation standards and Title 5 requirements. We will begin by exploring these regulations in detail, ensuring participants understand the legal and accreditation obligations for RSI. Faculty will then discuss what has worked for them on their own RSI journey. Participants should come to the session ready to share their ideas, best practices, and engage in rich discussion and Q&A centered on RSI to ensure participants have a clear understanding of the relevant laws and regulations, effective practices, and the tools and programs available.
Friday, November 22nd
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Presenters: Amy Thach
Location: Zoom
No sign up required!
As we are rapidly approaching the last stretch of fall semester, I remain thankful for the campus- wide attention to student learning outcome (SLO) data. If you would like 1:1 assistance in entering SLO data into Nuventive, please refer to the attached flyers for additional information. The first flyer contains the 2 upcoming workshop dates; first one is this Friday. The second flyer contains instructions for how to enter SLO data into Nuventive. As always, reach out to me if you have any questions. Thank you for assisting ORPIE in helping to make a positive impact on our students' educational experience at GWC.
Friday, November 22nd
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Presenters: Kaori Nakama, Director of the Center for Global & Cultural Programs
Location: Zoom
This session will cover key federal regulations related to F-1 student visas and how that may come up in your interactions with international students, whether in the classroom or in other service areas. Additionally, we'll highlight the services available through the ISP to support both you and your international students in these situations.
If you have any questions about this workshop, please reach out to Kaori Nakama, knakama1@gwc.cccd.edu.
Friday, November 15th
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Presenters: Dr. Jason Sheley
Please join us for an interactive workshop that will help all faculty understand and enhance Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI) in their distance education courses. We will look at the legal definitions of RSI and discuss what counts and what does not count towards substantive interactions. We will then discuss various strategies for promoting great interaction in our Canvas shells. We will also learn how to put theory into practice and build some great activities during the session.
Thursday, November 14th
9:00 to 10:00 am
Presenters: Dr. Jennifer Kalfsbeek:Goetz, VPI
Locations: Zoom
This workshop will provide a comprehensive overview of the key regulations governing Regular Substantive Interaction (RSI) in distance education, with a focus on ACCJC accreditation standards and Title 5 requirements. We will begin by exploring these regulations in detail, ensuring participants understand the legal and accreditation obligations for RSI. Faculty will then discuss what has worked for them on their own RSI journey. Participants should come to the session ready to share their ideas, best practices, and engage in rich discussion and Q&A centered on RSI to ensure participants have a clear understanding of the relevant laws and regulations, effective practices, and the tools and programs available.
Tuesday, November 12th
5:30 to 6:30 pm
Presenters: Dr. Jennifer Kalfsbeek:Goetz, VPI
Location: Zoom
This workshop will provide a comprehensive overview of the key regulations governing Regular Substantive Interaction (RSI) in distance education, with a focus on ACCJC accreditation standards and Title 5 requirements. We will begin by exploring these regulations in detail, ensuring participants understand the legal and accreditation obligations for RSI. Faculty will then discuss what has worked for them on their own RSI journey. Participants should come to the session ready to share their ideas, best practices, and engage in rich discussion and Q&A centered on RSI to ensure participants have a clear understanding of the relevant laws and regulations, effective practices, and the tools and programs available.
Integrating Meaningful Practices to Amplify Course Teaching (IMPACT) Professional Learning Series (formally known as Canvas level 2 training)
Friday, November 8th
10 am - 12:00 pm
Presenters: Shatarupa Ray
Are you passionate about creating an inclusive classroom environment? Whether you are new to campus or a seasoned instructor, understanding accessibility is the key to inclusive instructional practices. Join us for an interactive session focusing on why accessibility matters and how accessibility differs from accommodation! We will learn about the best practices for creating accessible documents using simple techniques.
Friday, November 1st
12:00 - 2:00 pm
Presenters: Dr. Erin Craig & Sacha Moore
Location: Zoom
Unlock the full potential of your part-time faculty role with our upcoming professional development session, "Getting the Most Out of Your Part-Time Experience" at Golden West College. Learn strategies to enhance your professional profile, find meaningful opportunities, and connect with department leadership. Whether you're looking to explore committee involvement, instructional strategies, or ways to prevent burnout, this workshop will provide actionable insights and guidance from experienced faculty who have successfully transitioned to full-time positions. Prepare to grow, thrive, and set yourself up for future success!
Thursday, October 31st
1 - 2 pm
Presenters: Dr. Jennifer Kalfsbeek:Goetz, VPI
In Person Location: CJ MPR
This workshop will provide a comprehensive overview of the key regulations governing Regular Substantive Interaction (RSI) in distance education, with a focus on ACCJC accreditation standards and Title 5 requirements. We will begin by exploring these regulations in detail, ensuring participants understand the legal and accreditation obligations for RSI. Faculty will then discuss what has worked for them on their own RSI journey. Participants should come to the session ready to share their ideas, best practices, and engage in rich discussion and Q&A centered on RSI to ensure participants have a clear understanding of the relevant laws and regulations, effective practices, and the tools and programs available.
Integrating Meaningful Practices to Amplify Course Teaching (IMPACT) Professional Learning Series (formally known as Canvas level 2 training)
Friday, October 18th
10 am - 12 pm
Presenters: Ashley Berry
Join us for "Pre-Recorded Perfection: Structuring Your Online Lectures for Success," a hands-on experience designed to transform your online teaching! Discover how to use Camtasia's editing features to boost engagement and retention, master strategies for hooking your audience and maintaining kinetic energy and break down lengthy lectures into bite-sized segments. You'll also learn essential accessibility tips to ensure all students benefit from your content, along with resources for royalty-free visuals and music. Elevate your online lectures and create memorable learning experiences for your students.
Friday, October 18th
12 - 1 pm
Presenters: Dr. Jennifer Kalfsbeek:Goetz, VPI
Hyflex Locations: Zoom or LAC 109
This workshop will provide a comprehensive overview of the key regulations governing Regular Substantive Interaction (RSI) in distance education, with a focus on ACCJC accreditation standards and Title 5 requirements. We will begin by exploring these regulations in detail, ensuring participants understand the legal and accreditation obligations for RSI. Faculty will then discuss what has worked for them on their own RSI journey. Participants should come to the session ready to share their ideas, best practices, and engage in rich discussion and Q&A centered on RSI to ensure participants have a clear understanding of the relevant laws and regulations, effective practices, and the tools and programs available.
Thursday, October 17th
12 - 2 pm
Hyflex: Virtual or In-Person (MPR 100)
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Learn strategies that can be implemented in offices, classrooms, and the campus at large to support undocumented and mixed-status students. A focus is placed on inter-departmental collaboration with the campus dream resource liaison, and the undocumented families' needs for departments to break silos, synergize, and become UndocuReady together!
Friday, October 11th
1 - 3 pm
Presenters: Dr. Erin Craig & Sacha Moore
Location: Zoom
Unlock the power of data-driven instruction in your classroom by learning how to use real-time data to enhance instructional decisions. In this session, you’ll explore how to collect and interpret formative assessment data and immediately adjust your teaching to meet the needs of all students—those who have mastered the content, those who need more practice, and those who require additional support. Through practical tools and strategies, discover ways to make every minute in your classroom count by identifying student needs in the moment and taking timely, impactful action. Please join us!
Friday, October 4th
10 - 11:30 am
Presenters: Ruth Calcanas, Denice Koen, Dr. Carla Martinez, & Dr. Joel Powell
Location: LA 109
As election season approaches, conversations can become challenging both in and out of the classroom. Please join our panel of experienced GWC faculty and managers for a 90-minute session where they will share strategies for navigating and managing difficult conversations with empathy and skill. This session is open to all GWC employees and will provide practical tools for fostering civil dialogue, creating respectful environments, and addressing sensitive topics in professional and educational settings. Please submit your questions/scenarios for panelist discussion here.
If you have any trouble with the link, please contact Erin Craig: ecraig4@gwc.cccd.edu
Friday, September 20th
10 am - 12:00 pm
Presenters: Dr. Erin Craig & Sacha Moore
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Join us for an interactive session designed to equip GWC part-time faculty with practical strategies to make course content more engaging, both in-person and online. Whether you're teaching face-to-face or in an asynchronous environment, this workshop will provide you with tools to enhance student participation, create dynamic learning experiences, and boost overall engagement. Discover techniques that can transform your teaching and increase student success!
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
4:00 – 6:00 p.m. (participants can come as early as 3:30 for light snacks!)
The is an introductory 2-hour Safe Zone training that will educate you on how to be an active ally. Light refreshments will be served. Register in Cornerstone today – spots are limited!
Friday, May 10th
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Facilitator: Amy Thach and Uyen Tran
Location: Zoom
No sign up required!
Would you like 1:1 help entering your SLO data? Please join us to get trained and enter your course SLO data in real time. We have multiple options with different modalities throughout the semester for you to choose from. We hope to see you there!
Friday, May 3rd
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Facilitator: Jeannette Jaramillo
Location: LA 115
Unlock the essence of our college initiatives with the North Star – Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Carefully chosen in alignment with our College Mission Statement, GWC KPIs stand as benchmarks measuring the institution's effectiveness in achieving positive student outcomes. Delve into the intricacies of GWC KPIs, explore our locally crafted KPI dashboard, and understand how these indicators directly relate to you. Discover how your active involvement can contribute to the holistic support of our students!
Friday, May 3rd
9:30 – 11:00 am
Facilitator: Erin Craig & Sacha Moore
Location: Zoom
What makes a dynamic presenter and an engaging session? Which strategies should presenters use to organize material, collaborate with colleagues, build their confidence, and manage the crowd? Learn the answers to these questions and many more at the next installment of the Inclusive Instructional Innovations (III) series: How to Present to Your Colleagues!
Please note that this session is designed for all GWC employees who present and/or facilitate or are interested in doing so. All are welcome!
Wednesday, May 1st
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Facilitator: Amy Thach and Uyen Tran
Location: Language Arts, Room 207 or Zoom
No sign up required!
Would you like 1:1 help entering your SLO data? Please join us to get trained and enter your course SLO data in real time. We have multiple options with different modalities throughout the semester for you to choose from. We hope to see you there!
Friday, April 19th
9 - 11:30 am
Facilitator: Denise Bon
Location: Language Arts, 115
Autism Ally II-An interactive workshop designed for faculty who have prior knowledge of autism and/or have attended Autism Ally in the past. We will be focusing on real scenarios from your GWC classrooms, brainstorming solutions & developing a toolkit to help your autistic students thrive. There will be a student panel starting promptly at 9:30. Please, arrive at 9am for coffee and breakfast.
Friday, April 12th
1:00 – 3:00 pm
Facilitator: Erin Craig & Sacha Moore
Location: Zoom
Elevate your grading and evaluation practices with the next comprehensive Inclusive Instructional Innovation Series training on Grading, Evaluation, and Rubrics, meticulously crafted for both full-time and part-time faculty. Discover the art of designing effective rubrics that streamline assessment methods and processes while promoting transparency and consistency in grading. Explore a multitude of methods for grading and evaluation that align with the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), ensuring accessibility and inclusivity for all learners. Learn best practices tailored to support students with Disabilities Support Programs and Services (DSPS), fostering an environment of equity and academic excellence. Please join us to engage in interactive discussions, hands-on activities, and collaborative learning opportunities aimed at refining your assessment strategies and enhancing student success across diverse learning contexts.
Friday, April 12th
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Facilitator: Amy Thach and Uyen Tran
Location: Zoom
No sign up required!
Would you like 1:1 help entering your SLO data? Please join us to get trained and enter your course SLO data in real time. We have multiple options with different modalities throughout the semester for you to choose from. We hope to see you there!
Friday, April 5th
1:00 - 2:30 pm
Facilitator: Erin Craig & Sacha Moore
Location: Zoom
Please join us on Friday, April 5th from 1:00 - 2:30 pm for our next Inclusive Instructional Innovations Sessions: Your UDL Lesson Plan Makeover. This 90-minute interactive session will build upon our previous session: UDL for Lesson Planning, to support both full and part-time faculty in updating their lessons to be universally designed. We will explore the transformative power of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles by directly applying the concepts to a current lesson plan while giving and getting peer feedback. Don't miss this opportunity to collaborate with peers, reinvigorate your lessons and unlock new avenues for student success
Note: Please bring a current lesson you would like to makeover!
Wednesday, April 3rd
4:00 - 5:00 pm
Facilitator: Amy Thach and Uyen Tran
Location: Language Arts, Room 207
No sign up required!
Would you like 1:1 help entering your SLO data? Please join us to get trained and enter your course SLO data in real time. We have multiple options with different modalities throughout the semester for you to choose from. We hope to see you there!
Tuesday, March 19th
12:30 – 1:30 pm
Facilitator: Uyen Tran
Location: Fine Arts, 203
Elevate Your Excel Expertise Workshop!
Unlock the Power of Excel with our Exclusive Workshop on Lookup Functions and Pivot Tables!
Master Lookups: Dive deep into VLOOKUP and INDEX-MATCH to effortlessly retrieve and analyze data.
Pivot Table Perfection: Learn to transform raw data into actionable insights with Pivot Tables. Slice, dice, and visualize your information like never before!
Hands-On Learning: Engage in interactive sessions with expert instructors. Practice real-world scenarios and build confidence in your Excel skills.
Boost Your Productivity: Streamline your data analysis processes and make informed decisions faster than ever.
Friday, March 15th
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Facilitator: Lauren Davis Sosenko
Location: Math Science, 213
Friday, March 8th
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Facilitator: Erin Craig & Sacha Moore
Location: Zoom
Calling ALL faculty! Join our comprehensive training session, "Getting the Most Out of Your Lesson and Unit Plans," tailored for part-time faculty, tenure-track educators, faculty evaluators, and anyone who wants to learn effective lesson plan strategies. This session is a combination of our Inclusive Instructional Innovation Series and Part-time Faculty Toolkit strand. Delve into the transformative principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) as the guiding framework, equipping you with strategies to cater to the diverse needs of learners. In this session, you will learn how to adeptly implement UDL principles across various teaching modalities, ensuring inclusivity and engagement in every classroom setting. Gain fresh insights into crafting effective lesson plans that not only enhance student learning outcomes but also prepare you confidently for evaluation processes.
Participants: All GWC employees
Friday, November 3rd
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Math Science 155
Facilitator: Dr. Judy Cheng & Kyle Smith
The mental health needs of our students have never been more important. Often, faculty and staff are the first people to whom students display or disclose their symptoms. These encounters can be overwhelming especially when our desire to help is greater than our capacity to help. The need to keep things running smoothly for hundreds of other students in our offices and classrooms, unclear expectations from many directions, and our own mental health needs can make it difficult to feel at ease when confronted by a student in crisis. This series of workshops aims to help you cultivate the knowledge and skills to stand with our students-in-need when they are most vulnerable.
As a participant in these workshops, you can learn to identify the different ways our students' mental health can appear in correspondence and on-campus conduct. Armed with this information you can judge how best to respond to these students to keep them safe and keep you on track toward your goals for your classroom or office. Beyond that, you will have the opportunity to develop an understanding of the limits of your role as a member of staff or faculty, and when it is time to call in additional support. Finally, this workshop will impart specific strategies like useful syllabus language, model responses to common issues, and a framework through which you can be there for our students while avoiding being too burnt-out to be there for yourself.
Friday, November 3rd
12:30 am – 1:30 pm
Location: Center for Innovation and Learning, Student Union 201
No Sign Up Required
Participants: Instructional wing
Friday, November 17th
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Math Science 155
Facilitator: Dr. Judy Cheng & Kyle Smith
Participants: Student Services wing, Administrative Services wing, President’s wing
Friday, November 17th
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: Math Science 155
Facilitator: Dr. Judy Cheng & Kyle Smith
The mental health needs of our students have never been more important. Often, faculty and staff are the first people to whom students display or disclose their symptoms. These encounters can be overwhelming especially when our desire to help is greater than our capacity to help. The need to keep things running smoothly for hundreds of other students in our offices and classrooms, unclear expectations from many directions, and our own mental health needs can make it difficult to feel at ease when confronted by a student in crisis. This series of workshops aims to help you cultivate the knowledge and skills to stand with our students-in-need when they are most vulnerable.
As a participant in these workshops, you can learn to identify the different ways our students' mental health can appear in correspondence and on-campus conduct. Armed with this information you can judge how best to respond to these students to keep them safe and keep you on track toward your goals for your classroom or office. Beyond that, you will have the opportunity to develop an understanding of the limits of your role as a member of staff or faculty, and when it is time to call in additional support. Finally, this workshop will impart specific strategies like useful syllabus language, model responses to common issues, and a framework through which you can be there for our students while avoiding being too burnt-out to be there for yourself.
Friday, October 27th
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Zoom
Please note: This is only open to 2023-24 Data Coaches
Friday, October 27th
1:00 - 2:30 pm
Location: Center for Innovation and Learning, Student Union, 201
Facilitator:
Friday, October 27th
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Location: Zoom
Facilitator: Doreen Fioretto & Dr. Lauren Sosenko
This session will focus on the logistical aspects of Dual Enrollment, starting with the partnership between GWC and the high school. It will include the following: FERPA concerns, site specific concerns (technology, classrooms, contacts, staff absences, student vetting, etc.) and more. You will be prepared to successfully navigate the Dual Enrollment environment at the high schools after this session.
Thursday, October 19th
3:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: Center for Innovation and Learning, Student Union, 201
Facilitator: Monica Jovanovich and Gary Kirby
Sign Up: Not required
In this CCI-themed CIL session, faculty will receive personalized help on their curriculum in person. A CCI co-chair will be on hand to help answer questions about your curriculum, offer tips on navigating CurricUNET, or give an overview of important curriculum-related updates and state legislation.
Friday, October 20th
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Zoom
Facilitator: Ruth Calcanas, Erin Craig, Sacha Moore
As part of the Golden West College Hispanic Heritage Month, this workshop will dive into evidence-based strategies designed to empower educators in establishing an inclusive and supportive learning environment for Latina/o/x students. Participants will gain valuable insights, practical techniques, and culturally relevant approaches to enhance engagement, retention, and overall academic success.
Thursday, October 12th
12:00 - 1:15 pm
Location: MPR, Room 100
Facilitator: Kay Nguyen
Sign Up: Not required
Please join us for a collaborative session to look at readily available data for course scheduling. Attendees are encouraged to share thoughts and ideas related to modality, timing, and scheduling details that support student learning and success. This session is open to all employees!
Monday, October 9th
1:00 - 2:30 pm
Location: Forum 1
Sign Up: Not required
Please join us for a follow up session with our leadership panelists from flex day. This in person session will include questions that were previously submitted for flex day (but were not answered), as well as questions asked in real time.
Friday, October 6th
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
You’re invited to a GWC “live” virtual event about How to Make Your Canvas Course Accessible. In partnership with DSPS, DEAC, IR and the VPI, guest speakers, technology demonstrations, and a student lightning panel will be hosted by Online Instruction. Don’t miss out, bring a friend and register here for the event!
Friday, October 6th
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Zoom
Facilitator: Jeanette Adame, Sacha Moore, Erin Craig
According to the CDC, the number of reported LGBTQIA+ students in higher education increased from 11% in 2015 to 26% in 2021. Evidence from multiple measures supports that these students experience higher rates of metal health issues and food and housing insecurity. As such, supporting LGBTQIA+ student success can provide the foundation for retention and persistence rates among this population. This session will cover foundational information about LGBTQIA+ populations and best practices for creating inclusive instructional spaces. Those who do not have any prior training about this population, and those who have some foundational knowledge, including those who attended the Flex Day session on this topic, are both encouraged to join.
Friday, September 29th
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Zoom
Please note: This is only open to 2023-24 Data Coaches
Tuesday, September 26th
Morning (specific info forthcoming)
Part 1: Campus Drill
Part 12: Police & Fire Active Shooter Drill and Debrief
*More specific info is forthcoming!.
Tuesday September 19th
4:15 - 5:00 pm
Location: Zoom: https://cccd-edu.zoom.us/j/4951061571
Facilitator: Erin Craig
Sign Up: Not required
Come join us for an informal session at the CIL for faculty to share and learn different ways to give formative feedback to students in their classes. If you have ideas to share or are completely out of ideas, this session is for you!
Thursday, September 21st
3:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: Center for Innovation and Learning, Student Union, 201
Facilitator: Monica Jovanovich and Gary Kirby
Sign Up: Not required
In this CCI-themed CIL session, faculty will receive personalized help on their curriculum in person. A CCI co-chair will be on hand to help answer questions about your curriculum, offer tips on navigating CurricUNET, or give an overview of important curriculum-related updates and state legislation.
Friday, April 28th
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
This III session is a collaborative effort between the CIL and DSPS centered on increasing student access. Please join us to learn policies, strategies, and accommodations to support access and success for our diverse learners at GWC. You will leave this session with current terminology, practices, and support systems to put into practice now!
Tuesday, March 7th
2:00 - 3:00 pm
No registration is necessary
Zoom link: https://cccd-edu.zoom.us/j/4951061571
Have you heard about “Ungrading” in higher education and curious what is it? Ungrading has long been associated with the idea of purposefully eliminating or minimizing the use of points or letters to assess student work. The focus of ungrading is to provide extensive feedback to students and then jointly (students and instructors) come to a consensus as to what the grade should be (Blum, 2017; Stommel, 2017). Let’s talk about the benefits and barriers of this controversial practice. Please join us!
Wednesday, March 8th
10:00 - 11:30 am
Location: Zoom
Facilitator: Jim Allen, Defined Contribution Benefits Specialist, California State Teachers’ Retirement System
Sign Up: Click here to register via Cornerstone
Understanding your CalSTRS benefits is important as you approach retirement. Register today for one or more of these webinars that will help you decide if it’s a good time for you to retire, the decisions you’ll need to make, what to expect in retirement, and how to protect your income once you’re retired.
Friday, March 10th
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sign Up: Please click here to register via Cornerstone
The CIL’s next Inclusive Instructional Innovation Session will focus on Authentic Assessments. In this session, we will discuss and share ways to check for understanding for in person and remote classes as well as concrete methods to differentiate formative and summative assessments. We look forward to seeing you there!
Friday, March 10th
1:00 - 2:30 pm
Location: Zoom
Facilitator: Jim Allen, Defined Contribution Benefits Specialist, California State Teachers’ Retirement System
Sign Up: Please click here to register via Cornerstone
Understanding your CalSTRS benefits is important as you approach retirement. Register today for one or more of these webinars that will help you decide if it’s a good time for you to retire, the decisions you’ll need to make, what to expect in retirement, and how to protect your income once you’re retired.
Tuesday, March 14th
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location: Zoom
Facilitator: Dr. Fishman
Sign Up: Please click here to register via Cornerstone
GWC Student Health Center presents Faculty and Staff QPR Suicide Prevention Training for Fall Semester. It is online and free! Suicide is far too common. Know the warning signs and become more comfortable helping suicidal students.
Wednesday, March 15th
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Location: Zoom
Facilitator: Monica Jovanovich
Details coming soon!
Friday, February 10th
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Facilitator: Erin Craig and Sacha Moore
Sign Up: Please click here to register via Cornerstone
GWC’s Inclusive Instructional Innovation (III) February session will build upon previously delivered pre-semester inclusive strategies and introduce the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework. UDL guides the design of learning goals, materials, methods, and assessments as well as policies surrounding these curricular elementals with the diversity of learners at the forefront. Our collaborative session will focus on inclusive methods and strategies to support faculty in creating diverse learning experiences centered of students’ uniqueness, voice, and choice. You can attend this III session even if you missed our first one, please join us!
Thursday, February 23rd
8:30 - 3:00 pm
Flex Day information will be posted on the Spring 2023 Flex Day Website soon.
Friday, February 24th
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Facilitator: Dr. Fishman
Sign Up: Please click here to register via Cornerstone
GWC Student Health Center presents Faculty and Staff QPR Suicide Prevention Training for Fall Semester. It is online and free! Suicide is far too common. Know the warning signs and become more comfortable helping suicidal students.
Tuesday, February 28th
2:30 - 3:30 pm
Facilitator: Erin Craig
Zoom Link: https://cccd-edu.zoom.us/j/4951061571
No sign up required
This informal discussion lunch and learn session is open to all GWC employees who are interested in discussing the upcoming AB 1705 changes, GWC's current progress with AB 705, as well as strategies, challenges, and practices.
Thursday, November 3rd
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Facilitator: Jason Sheley
Location: Math Science 116 and Zoom
Audience: Faculty and managers
No Sign Up Required
Are you interested in learning more about courses taught in a “Hyflex” modality at GWC? Hyflex classes are conducted in a traditional classroom on campus and simultaneously streamed online for students. Students in the course have the option to attend in class or remotely each day.We will discuss the structure of Hyflex, advantages and challenges of teaching in this modality as well as hear from students currently learning in this environment. In the spirit of Hyflex, our session will be in-person and on zoom simultaneously.
Friday, November 4th
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Audience: Limited to participants
Friday, November 4th
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Facilitator: Erin Craig and Sacha Moore
Location: Zoom
Audience: Full and part-time faculty
No Sign Up Required
The Inclusive Instructional Innovations (III) series centers on practical strategies for creating welcoming spaces, supporting student learning, and identifying and deconstructing academic and interpersonal barriers in and beyond the classroom. Full-time and part-time faculty participants from across the campus will encounter updated techniques for fostering community, revamping syllabi, and self-reflecting with intention. Our first of four sessions will support faculty with tangible pre-semester strategies and policies to implement that will build an inclusive community in your future classes.
Tuesday, November 8th
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Zoom
Audience: All employees
Please click here to register.
Wednesday, November 16th
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Facilitator: Jason Harper
Location: Zoom
Audience: All employees
Please click here to register
In education, we encounter a wide range of people with different cultures and norms. Even the most skilled and experienced professional will face new challenges in cross-cultural communication. Cultural differences in communication can lead to misinterpretations that fuel conflict. This interactive workshop will discuss communication methods and behaviors through the lens of different cultural characteristics and give you tips to mitigate those misinterpretations in the joint search of the best working environment for faculty/staff and the best learning environment for students.
Friday, November 18
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Facilitator: Dr. Andrew Le
Location: Zoom
Audience: All employees
Making healthy lifestyle changes can be challenging, but there are many tips to help prepare you for success. Creating healthy habits can lead to a longer, happier life. Join Andrew Le, D.O., C.A.Q.S.M. as he discusses tips on creating healthy habits that will make a positive impact on your health today, tomorrow, and beyond.
Friday, November 18
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Math Science 117
Audience: Limited to participants
Friday, November 18
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Math Science 116
Audience: Limited to participants
Friday, November 18
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Zoom
Audience: Limited to participants
Monday, October 3rd
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Facilitator: Dr. Joan Moss
Location: https://cccd-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtd-ihrj4oGNIUo-Q5zW6d1Y7dayJJz8Cr
Audience: All GWC employees
S ign up here to register via Cornerstone.
GWC Student Health Center presents Faculty and Staff QPR Suicide Prevention Training for Fall Semester. It is online and free! Suicide is far too common. Know the warning signs and become more comfortable helping suicidal students.
Thursday, October 6th
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Facilitator: Diana Retes
Location: https://cccd-edu.zoom.us/my/gwcpresoffice
Audience: All GWC employees
No sign up required
Need to attend a conference, workshop, and/or seminar and don’t know how to request approval? Join to learn about the approval and reimbursement process for employee travel!
Friday, October 7th
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Facilitator: Linda Stroman
Location: https://cccd-edu.zoom.us/j/98004424692
Audience: All GWC employees
Sign up here to register via Cornerstone.
Wednesday, October 12th
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Location: https://cccd-edu.zoom.us/j/98004424692
Audience: All GWC Employees
Friday, October 14th
9:00 - 11:00 am
Audience: Participation limited to academy members
Friday, October 14th
11:00 - 12:00 pm
Facilitator: Therese Grande and Dennis Nañez
Location: https://cccd-edu.zoom.us/j/82953364517
Audience: Faculty, Classified Professionals, and Managers/Administrators
Research shows that students who are involved and engaged outside of the classroom are more likely to succeed and persist inside the classroom. Student Clubs & Organizations are an incredible opportunity for our students to find that engagement, and Club Advisors play a key role in supporting these communities on campus. Join us for an info session to learn more about the benefits of serving as a Club Advisor.
Friday October 14th
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Facilitator: RP Group and GWC Data Coaching Leads
Location: Zoom:
Audience: Participation limited to 2022-23 Data Coaches
2022-23 GWC data coaches will continue their equity training on metrics, subgroups, and the inquiry process.
Wednesday, October 19th
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Location: https://cccd-edu.zoom.us/j/82953364517
Audience: All GWC Employees
Friday, October 21st
10:00 - 11:30 am
Facilitator: Jason Harper
Location: https://cccd-edu.zoom.us/j/82953364517
Audience: Faculty, Classified Professionals, and Managers/Administrators
Please click here to register via Cornerstone
In the workplace and as educators, it is important to understand our seemingly innocuous words can affect our colleagues and students. Over the years, students and employees have expressed concerns regarding negative encounters they experience in the classroom and workplace. This training will discuss the concept of microaggressions, how they affect the recipient, and how to take steps to adjust our language to become more inclusive.
Wednesday, October 26th
2:00 - 3:00 pm
Facilitator: Erin Craig
Location: https://cccd-edu.zoom.us/j/4951061571
Audience: Full time and part time faculty
Learn more about a faculty-driven new program through the CIL: GWC Faculty Inquiry Groups (FIGs). FIGs give participants the opportunity to :
If you would like to learn more about FIGs and ways to get involved, please join us!
Friday, October 28th
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Audience: Participation limited to academy members
Friday, October 28th
11:00 am -12:00 pm
Location: https://cccd-edu.zoom.us/j/98004424692
Audience: All GWC Employees
Friday, October 28th
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Audience: Participation limited to academy members
Friday, October 28th
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Facilitator: Betty Rodriguez
Location: https://cccd-edu.zoom.us/j/4951061571
Sign up not required
Faculty: we know you have questions about out your load sheet, LHE, paychecks, pay dates, overload pay, and more! Betty Rodriguez will lead this session to help faculty understand the details, schedules, and everything else related to your load sheet and pay. Please bring your load sheet, a paystub, and questions!
Friday, September 9th
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Facilitators: RP Group and GWC Data Coaching Leads
Location: Zoom
Participation limited to 2022-23 Data Coaches.
No sign up required
2022-23 GWC data coaches will continue their training on data terminology and create a shared understanding on critical terms and concepts related to racial equity data.
Wednesday, September 14th
1:30 - 2:15 pm
Facilitator: Dr. Erin Craig
Location: Zoom: https://cccd-edu.zoom.us/j/4951061571
No sign up required, open to all!
This informal session will consist of strategies, discussion, and collaborative talk centered on concrete ways to intervene and support students just in time for the first summative assessment, paper, or project. Please bring your own lunch.
Friday, September 23rd
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Facilitators: Dr. Alyssa Brown and Dr. Erin Craig
Location: TBD
Audience: Participation limited to newly hired full time faculty.
No sign up required
Welcome and GWC Introduction from President McGrath: President McGrath will welcome the new faculty, share the vision 2030 for our campus, goals, and the GWC community.
Full Time Faculty Housekeeping: Faculty will receive, discuss, and act on the many details required for full time faculty members at GWC. This includes dates, processes, LHE, load sheets, how to calculate, how to submit textbooks
Learning Objectives, Lesson Plans, Unit Plans: Great teaching is centered on targeted and deliberate learning objectives for students, lesson plans, and overall unit organization. Faculty will be supported in writing objectives and refining their current and future unit and lesson plans to optimize student learning and teaching.
Friday, September 23rd
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Facilitators: Damien Jordan and Pete Bouzar
Location: TBD
Audience: Participation limited to Leadership Academy 2.0 participants.
No sign up required
How to Run a Meeting, Campus Committee Structure: Participants will delve into the GWC committees’ purpose and structure as well as the new changes for 2022-23. Protocols for leading a committee meeting will be explained and discussed, then participants will practice and model these practices.
Tuesday, September 27th
11:30 - 12:15 pm
Facilitator: Dr. Erin Craig
Location: CIL Student Union 201
Audience: Full time and part time faculty
No sign up required, open to all!
This informal session will include participants sharing and learning strategies and activities they use in class to promote student collaboration, engagement, and learn. Please bring your own lunch join us!
Wednesday September 28th
11:00 - 12:00 pm
Location: Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87077768005
Audience: All GWC employees
Sign up here to register via Cornerstone.
Open to All
Friday September 30th
10:00 - 11:30 am
Facilitator: Jason Harper
Location: Zoom
Audience: All GWC employees
Sign up here to register via Cornerstone.
Stereotypes and unconscious bias are the result, in part, of the human brain's need to categorize and store a vast amount of information. While everyone has unconscious biases, it can create problems when they surface in the workplace. Through implicit bias training, employees see how unconscious biases can distort decision making, and the learn what they can do to avoid make snap judgements about people that can affect relationships and productivity.
