AB928: How to Meet the Legislative Mandates (Counselor Only Session)
Presenters: Heather Antunez and Dr. Yvonne Portillo 

Location: LAC 101

Session Description: AB928 requires that students with a goal of transfer will need to be placed on an ADT where one exists, unless the ADT doesn't match the student's educational goal(s). This workshop, designed specifically for counselors, will focus on the requirements of this legislation, the department process for in-reach to students, aligning course sequencing to multiple legislative requirements, and the documentation of the ADT "opt out" process.

Canvas Studio: A Hands-On Workshop
Presenter: Dr. Sheryl Hathaway 

Location: LAC 103

Session Description: Join us for an interactive session exploring Canvas Studio, a new media tool enhancing student engagement and creativity within our Canvas LMS. This workshop will provide you with practical skills to integrate video content seamlessly into your courses. Note: Canvas Studio doesn't replace CCCD Panopto (our primary video platform). Instead, the media/communication tool is an alternative platform purchased by the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office (CCCCO) California Virtual Campus-Online Education Initiative (CVC-OEI) for the entire CCC system.

What You'll Learn:

• Create and edit videos directly within Canvas
• Embed interactive elements in your videos
• Use Canvas Studio in Discussion Boards to boost student participation

What to Bring: Your own device (BYOD) with Canvas access. No additional software required.

Copyleaks Training Session
Presenter: Laina Haymes, Copyleaks Customer Success Manager

Location: LAC 109

Session Description: Copyleaks is a Plagiarism and AI detection tool that can be added to all Canvas Assignments. In this session, we are going to walk through how to enable the tool, how to interpret a Copyleaks scan report and how to use Copyleaks Analytics.

What to Bring: Your own device (BYOD).

Humanizing LGBTQ+ Experiences
Presenter: Jeanette Adame 

Location: LAC 102

Session Description: The session explores the lived experiences of LGBTQIA+ students in the California Community College system. Participants will discuss first-hand LGBTQIA+ student experiences, and the ways we can actively create a better higher education experience for students with diverse gender and sexuality identities at Golden West College.

The first-hand experiences that this session will discuss are available below before FLEX Day. Those interested in attending are encouraged to review them before attending, however, previews are not required.

Humanizing LGBTQ Experiences - Fall FLEX 2024 [PDF]

PASS Program Pilot
Presenters: Dr. Erin Craig and Ayesha Zia 

Location: LAC 104

Session Description: This session is designed to prepare our AB 1705 English and math instructors who are part of the Fall 2024 pilot for the program. Program structure, pass leader logistics, and collaborative planning time with your PASS leader will take place during this session. Although this session is designed for the faculty participating in the pilot program, it is open for all faculty who are interested in learning more about the program.

Supporting Student Success: Mental Health at GWC - Part 1
Presenter: Kyle Smith, M.S., LMFT

Location: LAC 105

Session Description: 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. This workshop aims to help you cultivate the knowledge and concrete skills to stand with our students-in-need when they are most vulnerable. We’ll cover how to spot when mental health is interfering with academics, some in-the-moment interventions, preventative measures like helpful syllabus language, and how to tell when it’s time to call in more help.

Admin Wing Update
Presenters: Rick Hicks and Stephanie Martinez 

Location: LAC 102

Session Description: Please join us for a collaborative update and review of campus facilities, GWC budget and safety. A presentation will be followed by a question-and-answer session.

Copyleaks Training Session
Presenter: Laina Haymes, Copyleaks Customer Success Manager

Location: LAC 109

Session Description: Copyleaks is a Plagiarism and AI detection tool that can be added to all Canvas Assignments. In this session, we are going to walk through how to enable the tool, how to interpret a Copyleaks scan report and how to use Copyleaks Analytics.

What to Bring: Your own device (BYOD).

Curriculum Workshop
Presenters: Jennifer Bailly, Nicole Diamond, Gary Kirby, and Charissa McCord 

Location: LAC 107

Session Description: Have questions about curriculum or have curriculum revisions to submit? Bring your laptops and attend our curriculum working session. A brief presentation on legislative updates and campus priorities for curriculum will be followed by an open Q&A and time to work on curriculum revisions.

Data Coach STEM Inquiry Findings
Presenters: Dr. Kay Dutz, Maryam Khakbazan, and Dr. Shawn Taylor 

Location: LAC 103

Session Description: Have you heard about the GWC Data Coaching Program and are curious to learn more about what data coaches do? Please join us for this 60-minute session where three 2023-24 data coaches share their inquiry projects and findings in STEM. Participants will also engage in rich discussion centered on inquiry methods, findings, next steps, and ways to get involved.

Starfish: Increasing Student Success, Engagement, and Retention. (Counselor Only Session)
Presenters: Heather Antunez, Dr. Yvonne Portillo, and Gisela Verduzco

Location: LAC 101

Session Description: In order to increase retention and student engagement, the campus will implement Starfish with a team of Faculty, Counselors, and Student Success coaches to help case manage students. This workshop will guide Counselors through the Starfish platform, understand "flags" and referrals, and help create a standard for workshop topics for success coaches.

Supporting Student Success: Mental Health at GWC - Part 2
Presenter: Kyle Smith, M.S., LMFT 

Location: LAC 105

Session Description: This is the hands-on companion for Supporting Student Success: Mental Health at GWC Part 1. Here, we will break into groups and tackle vignettes allowing you to apply the principles covered in part 1. We'll also dive deeper into how to support students in crisis, and give some course structure tips that might save you some headaches in the coming semester.

What to do with a KPI Indicator?
Presenter: Jeannette Jaramillo 

Location: LAC 104

Session Description: 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!

Introducing the GWC Branding Guide
Presenter: Andrea Rangno 

Location: LAC 106

Session Description: This session will introduce you to Golden West College's official Branding Guide, including information about graphic standards, requesting marketing services, and a style guide. If you ever create your own marketing content, or frequently request marketing services, this session is for you!

Meet and Greet + Q&A with new VPI Jen
Presenter: Dr. Jen Kalfsbeek-Goetz 

Location: LAC 103

Session Description: Interested in getting to know our new Vice President of Instruction? In this session, Jennifer “Jen” Kalfsbeek-Goetz (pron: callfs-beck gets) will share a bit about herself and will open the session up to Q&A with attendees. All questions are welcomed! 😊 This is your opportunity to connect with and ask questions of our new VPI!

MyCoast Portal Update
Presenter: Subba Mungi 

Location: LAC 104

Session Description: A modern and personalized MyCoast Portal was launched on June 3, 2024. With an innovative card-based interface the new MyCoast dashboard brings essential tools and resources together in one place, making the MyCoast experience as seamless as possible for students, faculty, and staff.

Schools First
Presenter: Liz Shatzel

Location: LAC 101

Session Description: Learn what retirement savings plan options are available to you. Gain a basic understanding of your pension (CalSTRS/CalPERS) and why it is important to have additional savings. Have the opportunity to enroll in a 403b/457b. Take advantage of the opportunity to explore how to better prepare yourself for the future!

Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Students
Presenters: Dr. Carla Martinez and Dr. Christina Ryan Rodriguez

Location: LAC 102

Session Description: Come learn how you can support pregnant and parenting students on campus. In this session, participants will learn about campus resources and initiatives that support pregnant and parenting students such as priority registration, basic needs, lactation support, Title IX, and more. The session will also provide strategies for supporting pregnant and parenting students in the classroom.

What does Academic Senate do? What can Senate do for you?
Presenters: Damien Jordan and Pete Bouzar 

Location: LAC 105

Session Description: Come to this session to learn about how the Academic Senate supports faculty in academic and professional matters working with the College Exec Team in participatory governance.

Join us for an overview of the work of the Academic Senate with concrete examples from the last couple of years, followed by a presentation of the goals for 2024/2025 and open Q&A session.