Below is a list of upcoming workshops. Click on "Enroll" in the
left-hand column next to the workshop you are interested in. You will then be presented with
an on-line enrollment form for the specified workshop.
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SP10-729: ASK (Administrators Sharing Knowledge)
Graduation/celebration
Friday December 17, 2010 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
TBA
This is a manager/supervisor orientation and mentorship program designed to provide information, training and support to managers and supervisors with less than four years employment in these capacities at DVC.
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SP10-728: ASK (Administrators Sharing Knowledge)
Ed Code and Title 5 -- what these detailed laws mean for how we do our jobs
Friday November 19, 2010 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
TBA
This is a manager/supervisor orientation and mentorship program designed to provide information, training and support to managers and supervisors with less than four years employment in these capacities at DVC.
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SP10-727: ASK (Administrators Sharing Knowledge)
Debrief -- how are we doing so far? What are our successes and challenges
Friday October 15, 2010 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
TBA
This is a manager/supervisor orientation and mentorship program designed to provide information, training and support to managers and supervisors with less than four years employment in these capacities at DVC.
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SP10-726: ASK (Administrators Sharing Knowledge)
Positive Leadership: Hiring and supervising permanent and hourly classified staff and student workers
Friday September 17, 2010 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
TBA
This is a manager/supervisor orientation and mentorship program designed to provide information, training and support to managers and supervisors with less than four years employment in these capacities at DVC.
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SP10-725: ASK (Administrators Sharing Knowledge)
UF and faculty senate -- what you need to know about these two bodies
Friday August 20, 2010 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
TBA
This is a manager/supervisor orientation and mentorship program designed to provide information, training and support to managers and supervisors with less than four years employment in these capacities at DVC.
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SP10-724: ASK (Administrators Sharing Knowledge)
Local 1 and classified senate -- what you need to know about these two bodies
Thursday July 15, 2010 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
TBA
This is a manager/supervisor orientation and mentorship program designed to provide information, training and support to managers and supervisors with less than four years employment in these capacities at DVC.
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SP10-723: ASK (Administrators Sharing Knowledge)
Debrief - How are we doing so far? What are our successes and challenges?
Thursday June 17, 2010 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
TBA
This is a manager/supervisor orientation and mentorship program designed to provide information, training and support to managers and supervisors with less than four years employment in these capacities at DVC.
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SP10-722: ASK (Administrators Sharing Knowledge_
Shared governance, Academic and Professional Matters, and what it means
Friday May 21, 2010 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
TBA
This is a manager/supervisor orientation and mentorship program designed to provide information, training and support to managers and supervisors with less than four years employment in these capacities at DVC.
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SP10-710: Home and Asset Protection
Presented by Foundation for Personal Financial Education
Thursday May 20, 2010 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
L 151 (downstairs library classroom, near parking lot #3)
Explore different ways to protect your assets from existing/future creditors. We will review how properly insuring/titling your house and car can protect your family. We will also discuss umbrella policies and strategies to preserve your assets for your heirs. Is your spouse liable for your debts? Will LLC's, Corporations, Trusts protect your assets from liability, taxes?
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SP10-704: Teachers Sharing Ideas
Today's Theme: Looking Back, Looking Forward
Thursday May 13, 2010 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Staff Development Lounge
We are an interdisciplinary group of full and part time instructors who come together monthly to share strategies and provide support for each other. Facilitated by: Claudia Eckelmann, Kris Koblik, Lisa Orta and Jennifer Tejada.
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SP10-714: Nexus
Tuesday May 11, 2010 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM
L 151
Wrap-up followed by a graduation dinner in the Norseman.
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SP10-721: ASK (Administrators Sharing Knowledge
Budget 101 for managers: What you need to know about Datatel and other budgeting issues
Friday April 23, 2010 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
TBA
This is a manager/supervisor orientation and mentorship program designed to provide information, training and support to managers and supervisors with less than four years employment in these capacities at DVC.
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SP10-703: Teachers Sharing Ideas
Today's Theme: Recharging Our Students and Ourselves
Thursday April 15, 2010 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Staff Development Lounge
We are an interdisciplinary group of full and part time instructors who come together monthly to share strategies and provide support for each other. Facilitated by: Claudia Eckelmann, Kris Koblik, Lisa Orta and Jennifer Tejada.
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SP10-709: Retirement Planning
Presented by Foundation for Personal Financial Education
Thursday April 15, 2010 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
L 151
This class involves a thorough review of retirement planning and the obstacles that can keep us from reaching our goals. We will review the various retirements plans available to us as well as a look at whether or not we are on track for the type of retirement that we are hoping for.
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SP10-713: Nexus
Tuesday April 13, 2010 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
L 151
Best practices presented by Claudia and Read.
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SP10-742: CPRP/AED Training
Tuesday April 6, 2010 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
BFL Community Conference Room
We have partnered with American Medical Response and Contra Costa County Health Services to offer FREE Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/AED training to interested employees at all our campuses and district facilities. The three-hour course is American Heart Association approved and includes a two-year certification. We especially encourage our Safety Monitors and Community Emergency Response Team members to attend.
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SP10-741: CPR/AED Training
Tuesday April 6, 2010 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
BFL Community Conference Room
We have partnered with American Medical Response and Contra Costa County Health Services to offer FREE Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/AED training to interested employees at all our campuses and district facilities. The three-hour course is American Heart Association approved and includes a two-year certification. We especially encourage our Safety Monitors and Community Emergency Response Team members to attend.
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SP10-744: Book Group
Cutting For Stone by Abraham Verghese
Thursday April 1, 2010 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Staff Development Lounge
Join us for a conversation about Cutting for Stone. We will select our next book at the end of our meeting. Bring snacks to share.
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SP10-720: ASK (Administrators Sharing Knowledge)
Management manual -- where to find it, and what is most important in it
Friday March 26, 2010 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
TBA
This is a manager/supervisor orientation and mentorship program designed to provide information, training and support to managers and supervisors with less than four years employment in these capacities at DVC.
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SP10-702: Teachers Sharing Ideas
Today's Theme: Academic Culture
Thursday March 18, 2010 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Staff Development Lounge
We are an interdisciplinary group of full and part time instructors who come together monthly to share strategies and provide support for each other. Facilitated by: Claudia Eckelmann, Kris Koblik, Lisa Orta and Jennifer Tejada.
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SP10-708: Home Ownership & Financing
Presented by Foundation for Personal Financial Education
Thursday March 18, 2010 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
L 151 (downstairs library classroom near parking lot #3)
For most of us, our homes are the single largest investment we'll ever make. Furthermore, U.S. Tax Code heavily favors homeowners. This class will help employees understand the importance of home ownership, and provide a step-by-step map to obtaining the home of your dreams. We'll also uncover common myths associated with buying and selling a home.
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SP10-738: Transitions: Easing the Way for the Participation of African American Male Students in Higher Education
Presenter: Helen Benjamin
Wednesday March 17, 2010 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
BFL Community Conference Center
Helen Benjamin, Chancellor, has been involved in activities addressing the challenges facing African American male students enrolled in community colleges at the national level for the last three years. In this session, she will share what she has learned and discuss strategies for increasing the participation of African American male students in higher education.
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SP10-737: Leading Effective Meetings
Presenters: John Hanecak, Richard Livingston
Friday March 12, 2010 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
BFL Community Conference Center
Come learn about best meeting practices including setting an agenda, parliamentary procedures, facilitating discussion, keeping minutes, group memory, managing follow-up and other issues related to effective meetings. Lunch will be served to those who pre-register.
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SP10-712: Nexus
Tuesday March 9, 2010 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Staff Development Computer Lab
Best practices presented by Toru and Jamylle; learning styles presentation by Paul, web curriculum system for course rewrites and Title 5 by Claudia Hein and Obed Vazquez.
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SP10-739: Book Group
Thursday March 4, 2010 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Staff Development Lounge
Come join us for a discussion of The Help by Kathryn Stockett. Bring snacks to share. We will agree on our next book selection at the end of the meeting, so bring a reading suggestion if you like.
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SP10-743: Test
Presenters: Cherri Taylor
Thursday March 4, 2010 7:00 AM - 9:10 AM
AB217
Testing and learning
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SP10-719: ASK (Administrators Sharing Knowledge)
How do I find out: Who does what, how we communicate, DVC calendar and facilities use.
Friday February 26, 2010 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
ATC 113
This is a manager/supervisor orientation and mentorship program designed to provide information, training and support to managers and supervisors with less than four years employment in these capacities at DVC.
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SP10-740: English Best Practices
Facilitated by Nancy Zink and Laury Fischer
Thursday February 25, 2010 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
LC 103
Creating good working relationships with our students.
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SP10-736: PeopleAdmin Training Session for Classified Staff
Friday February 19, 2010 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
BFL Community Conference Center
Employees are invited to attend a training session on how to apply for CCCCD jobs using our new employment system, PeopleAdmin. We plan to demonstrate how to:
• log-on to the system • search and apply for positions • create a password protected employment application • navigate the system • attach files
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SP10-735: PeopleAdmin Training Session for Managers
Presenters: Julie Catalano, Coleen Lento, Sophia Lever
Friday February 19, 2010 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
BFL Community Conference Center
Employees are invited to attend a training session on how to apply for CCCCD jobs using our new employment system, PeopleAdmin. We plan to demonstrate how to:
· log-on to the system · search and apply for positions · create a password protected employment application · navigate the system · attach files
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SP10-732: Basic Skills Initiative (BSI) Hybrid 118
Presenter: Neal Skapura, English and Instructional Technology
Friday February 19, 2010 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Staff Development Computer Lab
I've recently taught a hybrid English 118 course, doing so through a Basic Skills Initiative (BSI) proposal. In writing my final report, I've collected good reports, statistics, and student data at DVC and from around the state/country on teaching developmental English courses in hybrid and online formats.
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SP10- 701: Teachers Sharing Ideas
Today's Theme: Teaching Critical Thinking
Thursday February 18, 2010 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Staff Development Lounge
We are an interdisciplinary group of full and part time instructors who come together monthly to share strategies and provide support for each other. Facilitated by: Claudia Eckelmann, Kris Koblik, Lisa Orta and Jennifer Tejada.
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SP10-707: Estate Planning
Presented by Foundation for Personal Financial Education
Thursday February 18, 2010 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
L 151 (downstairs library classroom, near parking lot #3)
Learn strategies to reduce estate taxes, ways to keep your family out of Probate Court, and how to insulate your kids' assets from their future creditors. Learn why titling real estate in Joint Tenancy is WRONG if you are married and how to avoid Capital Gains Tax by CORRECTLY titling your house. Will the court allow your family to sell your house if you're incapacitated? Which is better, a Will or Living Trust?
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SP10-731: Full-time Faculty Evaluation Process
Wednesday February 17, 2010 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
L 151
Review the evaluation process, get your questions answered, and have a sneak peak at proposed changes that are coming down the road. This workshop is useful for full time faculty (both tenure track and tenured), and their evaluators (both peer evaluators and managers). We need a minimum of 10 participants in order to stage this workshop, so please enroll at the registration site.
Presenters: Glenn Appell, Lisa Orta
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SP10-734: PeopleAdmin Training Session for Classified Staff
Presenters: Julie Catalano, Coleen Lento, Sophia Lever
Thursday February 11, 2010 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
BFL Community Conference Center
Employees are invited to attend a training session on how to apply for CCCCD jobs using our new employment system, PeopleAdmin. We plan to demonstrate how to:
· log-on to the system · search and apply for positions · create a password protected employment application · navigate the system · attach files
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SP10-733: PeopleAdmin Training Session for Managers
Presenters: Julie Catalano, Coleen Lento, Sophia Lever
Thursday February 11, 2010 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
BFL Community Conference Center
Employees are invited to attend a training session on how to apply for CCCCD jobs using our new employment system, PeopleAdmin. We plan to demonstrate how to:
· log-on to the system · search and apply for positions · create a password protected employment application · navigate the system · attach files
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SP10-715: Book Group
Thursday February 11, 2010 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Staff Development Lounge
We will discuss The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson, trans. by Reg Keeland and The Beekeeper's Apprentice by Laurie King. Please bring snacks to share.
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SP10-711: Nexus
Presenters: Sarah Boland, Claudia Eckelmann, Kristen Koblik, Lisa Orta, David Reyes, Regan Ronayne, Jennifer Tejada, Danni Vilas
Tuesday February 9, 2010 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
L 151
Best practices by Lisa and Shannon, a presentation from the Teachers Sharing Ideas group, and a panel of student service providers including career & employment center, counseling, financial aid, and the transfer center.
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SP10-706: Best Practices in Positive Leadership
Workshop 2 – Achieve Higher Performance
Friday February 5, 2010 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
L 151
The second of two interactive workshops. This workshop will focus on clarifying goals, priorities, and standards of performance through the use of coaching functions.
The workshop will examine the core skills of coaching. Tutoring – encourage team members to learn grow, and develop. Mentoring – help to develop others. Confronting/challenging – establish clear performance standards and measurement criteria. Counseling – help others to determine their own course of action by recognizing, talking about, gaining insight, and solving real or perceived problems that affect performance.
Presenter: Pamela Hawkins, Business Administration
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SP10-730: Part-time Faculty Evaluation Process
Wednesday February 3, 2010 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
L 151
Learn the in's and out's of the evaluation process for part time faculty -- when and how often faculty is evaluated, how the process works, who has what responsibilities, and how the evaluation impacts future hiring status. Also get a glimpse at how the process will change in future. This workshop is recommended for both evaluatees and evaluators.
Presenters: Glenn Appell, Lisa Orta
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SP10-718: Time-saving Stuff You Should Know About the DVC Website
Tuesday February 2, 2010 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Staff Development Computer Lab
Create email lists for your students based on your WebAdvisor roster, download an Excel spreadsheet version of your class roster, get to the U drive over the Internet, use the online faculty/staff directory, explore the event calendars, search for courses, degrees, and certificates whose content matches a keyword or phrase, find and use directories and course schedules on your department¹s web pages, find your course and program SLOs, configure your iPhone to access the Web Curriculum System, and access DVC email from an iPhone or off-campus computer without using the browser-based interface. Also, contribute your suggestions for new features.
Presenter: Robert Burns
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SP10-705: Best Practices in Positive Leadership
Workshop 1 – Communication and Teamwork
Friday January 29, 2010 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
L 151
The first of two interactive workshops for leaders who wish to build workplace relationships through supportive communication. Enhanced skill in facilitation, team building and coordination is the ultimate objectives of the workshops. We will take a comprehensive look at the advantages of matrix organizations, review best practices and brainstorm workable solutions to avoid matrix organizational pitfalls including: • misaligned goals • unclear roles and responsibilities • ambiguous authority • silo-focused team members
We will discuss how to plan for effective communication by anticipating situations, selecting proper channels, and considering the receiver’s frame of reference. Further, we will explore how to reinforce key ideas, encourage feedback, and become better listeners---- all keys to effective team building.
Presenter: Pamela Hawkins, Business Administration
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SP10-717: Instructional Unit Program Review Validation Training
Wednesday January 27, 2010 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Staff Development Computer Lab
Program Review Validation Training
Presenter: Susan Lamb, Ted Wieden
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SP10-716: Instructional Unit Program Review Validation Training
Tuesday January 26, 2010 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Staff Development Computer Lab
Program Review Validation Training
Presenter: Susan Lamb, Ted Wieden
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SP10-519: CODA Accreditation Standards 4-6 plus Exhibits
Thursday January 21, 2010 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
LHS-107
Presenter: Gay Teel
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SP10-517: Evening Workshop for English Department Faculty
Wednesday January 20, 2010 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
LC-101
This workshop is designed for part-time English Department faculty who cannot attend the day-time workshops or meetings. Topics will include Assessment Evaluative Tools Student complaints SLOs Census rosters Verifying students’ enrollment New A&R policies on late adds Changes at DVC
Presenters: Ellen Kruse, Nancy Zink
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SP10-516: All-college Flex Activity: Part II—Back to the Future
Wednesday January 20, 2010 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Diablo Room
Come and participate in an all-college focus group. This session will identify the driving forces and key trends that are shaping the future of California Community Colleges and specifically DVC. We will look at critical issues including budget, enrollment caps, cuts to categorical programs, federal and state mandates, changes in demographics and the way the State determines student success. Ultimately, we will focus on suggested ways we can continue to work together to sustain those components of our mission that we most value.
Presenters: Judy Walters, Ted Weiden
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SP10-518: CODA Accreditation Standards 1-3 plus Exhibits
Wednesday January 20, 2010 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
LHS-107
Presenter: Gay Teel
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SP10-515: Fiscally Fit Seminar Series: Workshop #1
Wednesday January 20, 2010 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
LC-103
Build a solid financial future through the process of proper financial planning. Learn how to: overcome the roadblocks to financial success, create and maintain financial blueprint, cultivate daily habits to positively influence your financial fitness, develop your own action steps to financial freedom, identify cash flow traps, and put dollars back into your monthly cash flow through proper tax-planning. This is the first of a 6-part series, the rest of which will be offered as part of the Healthy Wednesday Workshops.
Presenter: Foundation for Personal Financial Education, Diane Woodward
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SP10-513: Google Docs
Wednesday January 20, 2010 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
ATC-113
Google Docs are very useful, web-based programs that are very similar to MS Office and these docs can be saved in many different formats (including MS Office). The advantages of using Google Docs are: they are web-based and thus easily accessible; multiple people can collaborate at the same time and their contributions are easily tracked; all docs have an automatically created url address and thus can be easily shared through email or embedded to display on a webpage like WebCT, a Bio-page, or on voyager site. To participate in creating a Google Doc, you will need an account and should go to: docs.google.com to create one.
Presenter: Neal Skapura
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SP10-514: Teachers Sharing Ideas
Wednesday January 20, 2010 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
LC-109
At this workshop we will share classroom activities we each use to set the tone for the semester. We will also share one new thing we each plan to try in Spring. Join an interdisciplinary group of full and part time instructors who come together to share strategies and provide support for each other. Monthly meetings are scheduled for Thursdays, 2-3:30 p.m. Check the registration site for dates and themes we plan to discuss.
Presenters: Claudia Eckelmann, Kris Koblik, and Jennifer Tejada
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SP10-505: Advanced Look at WebAssign for Mathematics Courses
Wednesday January 20, 2010 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Math Lab, LC-200C
Do you know the basics of using WebAssign, but want to learn more? Learn how to get the most of out WebAssign for your mathematics courses. This workshop is for advanced users. WebAssign is available for Cengage Textbooks (Math 110, 135, 121 & 124). Cengage will provide lunch from 12-1 in the mathematics conference room.
Presenter: Katrina Keating
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SP10-506: Best Practices in Biology GE Courses
Wednesday January 20, 2010 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
LHS-215
A chance for all adjunct and full-time faculty teaching general education Biology classes to discuss their courses. The discussion may include textbook choices, grading, effective use of WebCT, and new strategies to enhance student learning.
Presenters: Rick Gelinas, Catherine Machalinski
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SP10-507: Constructing Areas of Emphasis and Majors in the Social Sciences
Wednesday January 20, 2010 10:00 AM - 12:15 PM
LA-217
The workshop will work on developing areas of emphasis within the social sciences that might provide a variety of options for students interested in pursuing studies in the Social Sciences.
Presenter: Obed Vazquez
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SP10-508: Health Science Resources and Best Practices
Wednesday January 20, 2010 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
LHS-212
Resources and best practices in the fields of Health Science and Alcohol/Drug Studies will be shared. An introduction to Bioneers and the resources it offers will be included. This workshop is primarily for the Health Science Department, but faculty from other disciplines are welcome too.
Presenter: Kris Hammar
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SP10-509: Humanities/Philosophy Teaching Practices: The good, the bad and the ugly
Wednesday January 20, 2010 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
H-108
Department members are encouarged to come to this workshop to discuss best practices and share challenges they experience in the classroom.
Presenter: Ruth Miller
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SP10-510: Materials Science in the Classroom
Wednesday January 20, 2010 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
PS-201
This workshop will cover topics in materials science and nanotechnology that can be used in an introductory science class. Hands-on activities will be included.
Presenter: Jean Ruehl
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SP10-511: Smartxt -Universal Learning Design Program for the California Community Colleges
Wednesday January 20, 2010 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
SSC-216
Colleges are increasingly accountable for meeting the needs of students who are diverse in terms of disability, ethnicity, socio-economic status, age, and other factors that affect learning. How can faculty and staff address the needs of these students while maintaining the efficacy of the curriculum? Universal Learning Design (ULD) is one approach that holds promise for reaching all learners.
Presenters: Rose Desmond, Carrie Million
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SP10-512: Using Surveymonkey to assess SLOs
Wednesday January 20, 2010 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ATC-109
How to get a free account with surveymonkey.com, and use it to conduct surveys of your students, including self-assessment surveys for SLOs. Surveys can be distributed via email, using your students' email addresses in your WebAdvisor roster. Or you can add a link to your WebCT page for students to access your survey.
Presenter: Robert Burns
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SP10-504: Addressing Student Equity at DVC
Wednesday January 20, 2010 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
BFL Community Conference Room
Data will be presented on the growing achievement gaps found in our student population. The discussion will focus on: A) The development of new programs that target improving student equity on our campuses, and B) Increasing the support of current equity programs on our campuses that have sucessfully closed the student achievement gaps (i.e., Puente, EOPS, DSS). Come participate in a discussion that will help inform the direction and priorities of the Student Equity Committee at DVC in the Spring 2010.
Presenter: Mark Akiyama
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SP10-501: Developing Audio, Enhanced Audio with Images/Slides, Rolling Screen Shots as Video, and Video Conference Options
Wednesday January 20, 2010 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
ATC-113
There are many methods to develop multimedia material and I will highlight the easiest options, spending about 25 minutes on each program and then referencing web-based tutorials I’ve developed that will cover the step-by-step production of this material. We will look at Profcast because it seamlessly captures your narration of Powerpoint or Keynote slides, creating a chapter-indexed movie for easy review. Snapz Pro X will be previewed because this program records all material on your computer screen and also allows you to narrate about it. Moving on to audio and video office hour and video-conference options, we’ll look at CCC Confer and Skype (for practical usage and as a way to talk to our friends for free!). This material can easily be added to WebCT or linked from it, so consider taking the WebCT workshop as well.
Presenter: Neal Skapura
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SP10-502: English Basic Skills and ESL Supplemental Instruction Program
Wednesday January 20, 2010 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
LC-101
This workshop is for all instructors who will be working with Supplemental Instruction leaders (SI leaders) in basic skills and ESL classes. This is your chance to meet with your SI leaders, give them your syllabi and desk copies of your textbooks, and clarify your working relationship for the fall semester. We will discuss best practices for supplemental instruction and give you an opportunity to meet individually. Snacks will be provided in the morning, but please bring a bag lunch and plan on having lunch with your SI Leader(s). SI leaders ONLY from 9-10:30 am; Instructors and SI leaders from 10:30-1.
Presenters: Tamar Baskind, Keri DuLaney-Greger
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SP10-503: New and Returning Part-time Faculty Orientation
Wednesday January 20, 2010 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ATC-115
This workshop will include Robert Burns’ presentation, “Time-saving Stuff You Should Know About the DVC Website,” as well as give part-time faculty the chance to meet key administrators and student service providers, review campus logistics, and ask quesitons related to DVC policies and procedures.
Presenter: Lisa Orta
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SP10-424: Planning Meeting for Self-Paced Math Faculty
Tuesday January 19, 2010 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
LC-200B
This is a mandatory meeting for faculty teaching in the Self-Paced Math program. 3-4pm will be an orientation for new faculty; 4-5pm will consist of necessary planning and decision making for the start of the semester. New faculty must attend the whole workshop; faculty who taught SP in fall 2009 may skip the first hour if they wish.
Presenter: Karen Edwards
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SP10-422: Council of Chairs
Tuesday January 19, 2010 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
BFL Community Conference Center
Instructional deans and department chairs meeting
Presenter: Susan Lamb
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SP10-423: Student Satisfaction with Online Courses
Tuesday January 19, 2010 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
ATC-103
Discuss the results of the Fall 2009 satisfaction survey of students in online courses at DVC.
Presenter: Ben Seaberry
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SP10-419: Club Advisors' Update
Tuesday January 19, 2010 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Student Union Conference Room
This orientation is for new club advisors and fulfills the mandatory orientation requirement for all club advisors. We will discuss the policies and procedures for student clubs, advisor responsibilities, and important dates.
Presenters: Adriana Lopez, Michelle Zapata
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SP10-420: Conversation About Math 191
Tuesday January 19, 2010 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
MA 250
What should this course accomplish? Should its focus be strictly preparation for calculus? Or should it cover other things as well? The course description for math 191 lists quite a few topics to cover. Would our students be better prepared if we covered fewer topics but in greater depth?
Presenter: Dave Johnson
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SP10-421: Foundations For College Success: The Basic Skills Statewide Initiative
Tuesday January 19, 2010 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
LC-101
Since the 2005-2006 academic year, the Academic Senate for California Community College and the State Chancellor's Office worked together to address the needs of Basic Skills students. Foundations for College Success sponsored and funded activities at DVC that integrate student services and instruction to enable students to be successful in courses and to improve their ability to persist through course sequences. Participants of this workship will: become knowledgeable about the statewide Basic Skills Initiative and DVC’S FCS efforts, recognize the students who comprise the targeted population, review data as it relates to basic skills, and learn about the use of clickers in the classroom.
Presenters: Lupe Dannels, Patrick Leong
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SP10-418: Online Teaching Strategies
Tuesday January 19, 2010 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
ATC-113
With 170+ online sections offered in Fall ’09, distance education has found its place here at DVC. If you’re new to this style of teaching, want to find out about DVC support services, new developments in pedagogy and technology, or would like to “talk shop,” then please join in for a discussion about reading and writing strategies for online teaching. Current articles about distance education and web-based resources will be available.
Presenter: Neal Skapura
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SP10-416: Music and Poetry: Where the War Lives
Tuesday January 19, 2010 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
LA-207
Musical presentation of poetry from And Aeneas Stares Into Her Helmet, a book of poems by Tiffany Higgins. Accompanied by guitar by Moises Nascimento, the book asks: “Where does the war live in us?”
Presenter: Tiffany Higgins
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SP10-417: Where a student's plan to Transfer meets their Career
Tuesday January 19, 2010 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
LC-101
This overview of Transfer / Career & Employment Center services will provide you with knowledge of additional services when referring students to our centers. We will also highlight some of our key services that can be integrated into your classrooms.
Presenters: Sarah Boland, Regan Ronayne
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SP10-425: English Department Program Review Validation Team
Tuesday January 19, 2010 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
LC-109
Members of the English department program review validation team will meet for three hours to assess the program reviews assigned to us.
Presenter: Heidi Goen-Salter
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SP10-426: CODA Review/Student Tracking/SLOs
Tuesday January 19, 2010 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
LHS-107
Presenter: Gay Teel
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SP10-407: Art of the Visual
Tuesday January 19, 2010 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
LC-103
We will use art and other visual media to develop and refine descriptive writing skills.
Presenter: Kathleen Redmond
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SP10-408: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia
Tuesday January 19, 2010 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
LHS-212
These two illnesses are mysterious and often co-exist. Come learn about the definitions, possible causes, and a new scientific discovery. DVC students and faculty with CF/MS will share experiences
Presenters: Kellie Conde, Kris Hammar, Mary Beth Hartshorn
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SP10-409: Global Warming Scenarios for Teaching
Tuesday January 19, 2010 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ATC-107
Scenarios for Ecology, Economics, Business and Finance
Presenter: Kevin Shambrook
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SP10-410: Instructional Unit Program Review Validation Training
Tuesday January 19, 2010 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
BFL 107-109
10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Drop-in training held every 30 minutes; 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m., & 11:30 a.m.) 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. (Working Session) Presenters: Susan Lamb, Kim Schenk, Ted Wieden
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SP10-411: Introduction to WebAssign for Mathematics Courses
Tuesday January 19, 2010 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Math Lab,
LC-200C
Have you wanted to learn WebAssign for your mathematics courses? Then join me for a presentation on the basic in’s and out’s of WebAssign. This workshop is for beginning users. WebAssign is available for Cengage Textbooks (Math 110, 135, 121 & 124) Cengage will provide lunch from 12-1 in the mathematics conference room.
Presenter: Katrina Keating
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SP10-412: New Club Advisors' Orientation
Tuesday January 19, 2010 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Student Union Conference Room
This orientation is for new club advisors and fulfills the mandatory orientation requirement for all club advisors. We will discuss the policies and procedures for student clubs, advisor responsibilities, and important dates.
Presenters: Adriana Lopez, Michelle Zapata
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SP10-413: Teaching Math Part-time, A Roundtable Discussion
Tuesday January 19, 2010 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
MA-250
How do you explain logarithms? What do you do when a student leaves class in tears? Has any calculus student ever understood the notion of a limit? This is an open, honest discussion about teaching mathematics as a part-timer.
Presenter: Mark Rinker
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SP10-414: Time-saving Stuff You Should Know About the DVC Website
Tuesday January 19, 2010 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
ATC-109
Create email lists for your students based on your WebAdvisor roster, download an Excel spreadsheet version of your class roster, get to the U drive over the Internet, use the online faculty/staff directory, explore the event calendars, search for courses, degrees, and certificates whose content matches a keyword or phrase, find and use directories and course schedules on your department¹s web pages, find your course and program SLOs, configure your iPhone to access the Web Curriculum System, and access DVC email from an iPhone or off-campus computer without using the browser-based interface. Also, contribute your suggestions for new features.
Presenter: Robert Burns
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SP10-415: WebCT Overview Part 2
Tuesday January 19, 2010 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ATC-113
This is a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn to add and organize files in content modules and learn to use the quiz and gradebook tools. Please request an account ahead of time so that you’ll be able to participate in this hands-on workshop: http://www.dvc.edu/technology/webctrequest.htm
Presenter: Neal Skapura
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SP10-406: Data served on a platter
Tuesday January 19, 2010 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
ATC-115
Don't know where to look to gather statistics (success/retention rates, productivity) for the courses you taught? Not sure about what the numbers in your program review tables mean? Their implications? How can you tell the data is correct? Curious about the demographic make-up of DVC's student population? This workshop will answer those questions and show you how to navigate the Research website to obtain data and locate documents.
Presenters: Mohamed Eisa, Eng Saw
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SP10-402: DSS in the Classroom, Students with Disabilities, and Budgets -- Oh My!
Tuesday January 19, 2010 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
SSC-216
From triplicate to digital and much more. We will talk about streamlining DSS in the wake of budget cuts, enhancing communication with you and your class, and moving from enabling to empowering -- just what is our role? Help us take the "DIS" out of disability. Bring Q's!
Presenters: Kellie Conde, Lisa Martin
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SP10-403: EOPS Orientation: What has worked and how can we improve?
Tuesday January 19, 2010 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
LC-110
This workshop is designed for DVC community members who have participated in the EOPS Orientation as a presenter or guest speaker. Those who would like to provide input into the structure and design of the EOPS orientation are also welcome to attend. We will discuss the current orientation model and brainstorm ideas to improve the orientation in the future.
Presenters: Raine Dougan, Lindsay Kong, Paula Stanfield, Emily Stone
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SP10-404: Nexus: Tenure Track Faculty
Tuesday January 19, 2010 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
L-151
Robert Burns will present information about Student Learning Outcomes, we will have a walking tour of our work areas, and we will have time to talk about classroom instruction . Be sure to bring your syllabi for courses you will teach in Spring. Lunch will be served.
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SP10-405: Reading Apprenticeship: Improving Our Students' Academic Literacy
Tuesday January 19, 2010 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
BFL Community Conference Room
Do you have students in your classes who don't read well? Learn how to make changes in your classroom practices to help your students improve their academic literacy by using Reading Apprenticeship, a nationally acclaimed pedagogical approach designed for all faculty [i.e. "content-area" faculty, CTE faculty, English, and ESL faculty]. Reading Apprenticeship improves our teaching by training us how to help our students become more confident, engaged, and critical readers. This workshop is sponsored by the DVC's Foundations for College Success Committee, the Basic Skills Statewide Initiative. (Limited to 50 Participants)
Presenters: Walter Masuda, Ellen Smith
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SP10-401: WebCT Overview Part 1
Tuesday January 19, 2010 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
ATC-113
This is a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn to use the communication suite (discussion, mail, chat), add and organize files, and review typical ways in which these tools are used in face-to-face and online class settings. Please request an account ahead of time so that you’ll be able to participate in this hands-on workshop: http://www.dvc.edu/technology/webctrequest.htm
Presenter: Neal Skapura
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FA09-342: The Road to 508 Compliance
Improving access to electronic and information technology to all Americans with disabilities
Wednesday January 13, 2010 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
L 151 (downstairs library classroom, next to parking lot #3)
Learn more about the tools and resources to assist in meeting your obligations regarding accessible electronic and information technology (E & IT) under Section 508. Topics include: differences between accessibility and accommodation, what Section 508 standards require, what electronic equipment is covered, best practices for compliance with California state low, and creating an "atmosphere of access."
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FA09-322: CERT 3-day Training (1/12, 13, 14)
Tuesday January 12, 2010 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Trophy Room
The 4CD Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) basic course is a 24-hour program that meets nationwide FEMA standards. The course teaches a variety of the skills necessary to help keep individuals and their family members, neighbors, or co-workers prepared and safe during emergencies or disasters. CERT training includes instruction in: Emergency Preparedness Fire Safety Light Search and Rescue Disaster Medical Operations (Triage and First Aid) Disaster Psychology Incident Command System (ICS) Terrorism Self-Protection Campus-Specific Training
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FA09-335: Program Review Validation Training
Friday December 11, 2009 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ATC 113
Program Review Validation Training
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FA09-344: Program Review Validation Training
Thursday December 10, 2009 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
ATC 113
THis is a 30-minute drop-in training that starts on the hour and half-hour.
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FA09-346: Book Group
Thursday December 10, 2009 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Staff Development Lounge
We will talk about our first book, The Story of Edgar Sawtelle, and select our next one.
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FA09-320: Ergonomics
Ergonomics in a Computer-Based World
Wednesday December 9, 2009 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Staff Development Computer Lab
By the end of this ergonomics presentation participants will be able to define ergonomics and its benefits, identify parts of the body most likely to be injured an office environment, identify work activities that can lead to an injury, list examples of ergonomic principles that reduce risk of injury, how to recognize and report signs and symptoms of injury early, and self-care techniques that will prevent ergonomic-related injuries.
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FA09-311: Nexus Meeting
Nexus Meeting
Tuesday December 8, 2009 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Library computer classroom
Nexus Meeting: Presentations of the DVC library by Florence Espiritu and Instructional Technology by Neal Skapura
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FA09-345: English Best Practices
Tuesday December 8, 2009 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
LC 101
Using and teaching Pop Culture in the English classroom.
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FA09-343: Program Review Validation Training
Wednesday December 2, 2009 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
ATC 115
This is a 30-minute drop-in training that starts on the hour and half-hour.
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FA09-333: WebCT Basics
Wednesday December 2, 2009 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
SRVC
Neal Skapura will present WebCT basics.
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FA09-302: Expanding Your Horizon- Math, Science, and Technology Conference for Girls- Meeting
Carla Rosas, Financial Aid
Wednesday November 25, 2009 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
BFL CCR
Expanding Your Horizons (EYH) is a hands-on, interactive conference specifically designed for middle school girls to increase their interest in Math, Science, and Technology. It is a great opportunity for young women to meet and interact with positive role models who have chosen a career in these fields.
This meeting is intended to organize and plan for the conference scheduled for Saturday, March 6, 2010 at DVC- Pleasant Hill and is open to all.
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FA09-341: Reclassification Training Workshop
Facilitated by Jeff Basham
Friday November 20, 2009 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Community Conference Room
In accordance with Article 17.5 of the Public Employees Union, Local 1 Collective Bargaining Agreement, the District Office Human Resources Department is holding Reclassification Training Workshops from November 19- 20, 2009 for any Local 1 employee that may apply for a job reclassification. Employees who plan to apply must attend one of the workshops to be considered for a reclassification request this academic year (2009- 2010). Please contact Mike West, Local One College Unit President at (925) 335-5582 or Sophia Lever, District Office Human Resources Department at (925)229-1000, x1298, if you have any questions regarding the workshop.
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FA09-310: Nexus Meeting
Tuesday November 17, 2009 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
L151
Nexus Meeting -- Best Practices by Kristy, Shelly and Paul, presentation by Patrick Leong on basic skills and using clickers in the classroom.
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FA09-334: Program Review Validation Training
Friday November 13, 2009 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
ATC 113
Program Review Validation Training
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FA09-339: Program Review Workshop
Program Review
Friday November 13, 2009 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ATC-113
Program Review
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FA09-337: Book Group
Thursday November 12, 2009 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Staff Development Lounge
Come share good books and good conversation with colleagues.
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FA09-347: Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Workshop for Managers and Supervisors-DVC
Sponsored by DW Staff Development Committee and facilitated by Marleen Sacks, Attorney from AALLR
Wednesday November 11, 2009 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
DVC; BF&L Community Conference Room
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: This training workshop is required of all managers and supervisors pursuant to AB 1825. Included in the presentation will be discussion of how to identify sexual harassment and the laws prohibiting sexual harassment. The presentation will also cover the rights of the parties (accused and accuser), categories of individuals who can file complaints (e.g., students, faculty, classified, non-classified, the public and administrators), liability issues, and how to investigate such complaints.
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FA09-340: Accreditation Show & Tell
Tuesday November 10, 2009 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Student Union Conference Room
Accreditation Show & Tell to Associated Students of Diablo Valley College
Presenters: Ted Wieden, Accreditation Liaison Officer
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FA09-329: Sabbatical Leave Application Workshop
Friday November 6, 2009 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
MA 251
This is an informational workshop for faculty members applying for sabbatical leaves for 2010-2011.
You are encouraged to obtain an application packet prior to the workshop. Sabbatical leave application packets are available electronically on the U:drive under ‘sabbatical application’, or from Jeanie Dewhurst, jdewhurst@dvc.edu Presenters: Tina Levy and Karen Long
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FA09-328: Friday Fieldtrip -- Wax Museum
Friday November 6, 2009 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
DVC Art Gallery
A collection of new work by DVC faculty Fran Brown and Joy Broom features mixed media artwork that uses encaustic, or hot wax painting, which involves using heated beeswax to which colored pigments are added. The liquid or paste is then applied to a surface. Metal tools and special brushes can be used to shape the paint before it cools, or heated metal tools can be used to manipulate the wax once it has cooled onto the surface. Each artist approaches the application of encaustic painting differently. Fran Brown's work has a very painterly abstract quality while Joy Broom's work incorporates repurposed and found objects.
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FA09-338: Program Review Workshop
Program Review
Friday November 6, 2009 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
ATC-113
Program Review
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FA09-330: ELLIS Software
Information and Training Session
Friday November 6, 2009 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Staff Development Computer Lab
Katy Agnost will present ELLIS Academic, a complete suite of multimedia software available in the Learning Center. This software is designed to teach learners of varying ages and levels to speak and understand English. The ELLIS curriculum combines graphic, full-motion video, digitized sound and voice recording, animation and support for 60+ native languages in a comprehensive and user-friendly environment.
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FA09-319: Stress Management
Resiliency in Action
Wednesday November 4, 2009 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Staff Development Conference Room
When it seems that “the job” is what an unsatisfying life is all about, chances are it's not about the job; it's about our personal abilities to cope, thrive, and own up to our responsibilities. No matter the economic conditions or other high stress situations affecting us, our role is to take care of our health. Resiliency is generally defined as strength in the midst of change and stressful life events; the ability to spring back from and successfully adapt to adversity. This training provides participants with the opportunity to assess their individual qualities that facilitate resiliency and to determine how these qualities can best be applied to current life problems and stressors.
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FA09-332: English Best Practices
Critical Thinking in English 123
Tuesday November 3, 2009 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
LC 101
Come to a round table discussion to hear how the critical thinking component has changed the course and hear how some 123 instructors have tailored their courses to meet this new course objective.
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FA09-331: Program Review Workshop
Friday October 30, 2009 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
ATC-113
Program Review
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FA09-317: Teachers Sharing Ideas
Monday October 26, 2009 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Staff Development Conference Room
Modeled after the Classroom Research Network and the Great Teacher's Seminar, instructors from all disciplines will come together monthly to talk about our successes in the classroom as well as our challenges. We will share strategies that work for us and provide support for each other. Please come with an idea/strategy that is working for you, and a challenge you are experiencing. Facilitated by: Claudia Eckelmann, Lisa Orta and Jennifer Tejada.
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FA09-315: CalPERS 457 Deferred Compensation Program
Individual Appointments
Friday October 23, 2009 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Staff Development Conference Room
The individual appointment can cover: • Review of one’s account • Discuss the basics of the 457 program • Enrolling in the plan • Look into transfers or rollovers.
To schedule an individual appointment call Donald White at 888-713-8244 ext. 4 or send him an email at Donald.White@us.ing.com.
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FA09-314: CalPERS 457 Deferred Compensation Program
Individual Appointments
Thursday October 22, 2009 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Staff Development Conference Room
The individual appointment can cover: • Review of one’s account • Discuss the basics of the 457 program • Enrolling in the plan • Look into transfers or rollovers.
To schedule an individual appointment call Donald White at 888-713-8244 ext. 4 or send him an email at Donald.White@us.ing.com.
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FA09-313: CalPERS 457 Deferred Compensation Program
Presentation on CalPERS 457 Deferred Compensation Program
Thursday October 22, 2009 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Staff Development Conference Room
The presentation will: • Review the Tax Incentives • Discuses the new fund line up • Benefits of the CalPERS 457 Program
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FA09-321: Emergency Preparedness
Wednesday October 14, 2009 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
L-151
If a natural disaster occurred right now, would you be prepared? Would you and your family know how to cope with the after-effects of an earthquake, a pandemic, or flood? The things you do today could help determine whether or not you or your family members survive California's next disaster. Learn how to prepare for emergencies. Learn how to protect yourself and your family members from harm. Learn how you can help your family and community cope with and recover from a disaster. Begin preparing today--for tomorrow may be too late!
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FA09-309: Nexus Meeting
Tuesday October 13, 2009 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
L 151
Nexus Meeting: Best Practices by Jane and Sara, presentations from EOPS, DSS, and English tutoring.
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FA09-327: Accreditation Show & Tell
Accreditation October 15th Show Cause Report: How it fits, how it flows, how DVC is moving forward
Wednesday October 7, 2009 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
BFL Community Conference Room
The DVC family of faculty, professional staff, students, and administrators came together over the past 7 months and created responses to seven accreditation recommendations. This workshop will demonstrate how it all works and will help set the stage for the follow-up work that will continue to move us forward.
Presenters: Ted Wieden, Accreditation Liaison Officer, and Judy Walters, President
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FA09-326: Accreditation Show & Tell
Accreditation October 15th Show Cause Report: How it fits, how it flows, how DVC is moving forward
Friday October 2, 2009 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
BFL Community Conference Room
The DVC family of faculty, professional staff, students, and administrators came together over the past 7 months and created responses to seven accreditation recommendations. This workshop will demonstrate how it all works and will help set the stage for the follow-up work that will continue to move us forward.
Presenters: Ted Wieden, Accreditation Liaison Officer, and Judy Walters, President
(Feel free to bring your lunch)
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FA09-325: Visiting Artist: Christa Assad
Thursday October 1, 2009 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
DVC Ceramics Department: Room A-206
Christa brings to her teaching a flavorful blend of life lessons, traditional and contemporary ceramic techniques. Her work is primarily utilitarian, and incorporates industrial design ideas along with geometric minimalism. (Pizza Potluck @ 5-7 p.m. & Slide Lecture @ 7:00 p.m.)
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FA09-324: Visiting Artist: Christa Assad
Wednesday September 30, 2009 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
DVC Ceramics Department: Room A-206
Christa brings to her teaching a flavorful blend of life lessons, traditional and contemporary ceramic techniques. Her work is primarily utilitarian, and incorporates industrial design ideas along with geometric minimalism. (Pizza Potluck @ 5-7 p.m. & Slide Lecture @ 7:00 p.m.)
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FA09-316: Teachers Sharing Ideas
Monday September 28, 2009 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Staff Development Conference Room
Modeled after the Classroom Research Network and the Great Teacher's Seminar, instructors from all disciplines will come together monthly to talk about our successes in the classroom as well as our challenges. We will share strategies that work for us and provide support for each other. Please come with an idea/strategy that is working for you, and a challenge you are experiencing. Facilitated by: Claudia Eckelmann, Lisa Orta and Jennifer Tejada.
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FA09-348: WOMBA Reading
Thursday September 24, 2009 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Trophy Room
Word of Mouth Bay Area is a group of traditionally published women writers. Novelists, poets, playwrights, non-fiction writers and memoirists, we are also columnists, bloggers, journalists. We've been "picked" by Booksense, Barnes and Noble, The New York Times and The San Francisco Chronicle. We've been translated into at least twenty-five languages.
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FA09-301: Expanding Your Horizon- Math, Science, and Technology Conference for Girls- Kick off Meeting
Carla Rosas, Financial Aid
Wednesday September 23, 2009 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
BFL CCR
Expanding Your Horizons (EYH) is a hands-on, interactive conference specifically designed for middle school girls to increase their interest in Math, Science, and Technology. It is a great opportunity for young women to meet and interact with positive role models who have chosen a career in these fields.
This meeting is intended to organize and plan for the conference scheduled for Saturday, March 6, 2010 at DVC- Pleasant Hill and is open to all.
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FA09-307: Purchase Requisition Workshop
Valorie Gale, Director of Purchasing, District Office
Friday September 18, 2009 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Staff Development Computer Lab
This workshop will be an orientation to the district purchase requisition process. In addition to general information, examples of questions that will be answered include: Are purchase orders required for transactions over $1,000 or over $100? What are appropriate uses of a procurement card and what is not allowed? Bring your questions. There will be access to datatel on the lab computers.
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FA09-306: Full-time Faculty Evaluation Process Workshop
Glenn Appell, UF VP
Donna Wapner, Faculty Senate
Thursday September 17, 2009 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
L151
Get updated on the current evaluation process for full time faculty. This workshop is useful for full time faculty (both tenure track and tenured), and their evaluators (both peer evaluators and managers). Review the process, get your questions answered, and have a sneak peak at proposed changes that are coming down the road. We need a minimum of 10 participants in order to stage this workshop, so please enroll at the registration site.
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FA09-308: Nexus Meeting
Tuesday September 15, 2009 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
L151
Nexus Meeting: Best Practices by Mauricio and Carrie, UF Contract & Tenure Track Evaluation Process by Glenn Appell
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FA09-304: Part time Faculty Evaluation Process Workshop
Tuesday September 1, 2009 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
L 151 (downstairs library classroom near parking-lot #3)
Learn the in's and out's of the evaluation process for part time faculty -- when and how often faculty is evaluated, how the process works, who has what responsibilities, how the evaluation impacts future hiring status.
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FA09-305: English 118 Textbook Overview
Thursday August 27, 2009 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
LA 112
Learn how other colleges describe the 118 level, what texts are typically used in the class, and what composition books say about useful reading material. Also get a glimpse of Toni's textbook.
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FA09-300: WebCT Overview
Neal Skapura, Instructional Technology, DVC
Tuesday August 25, 2009 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
ATC 115
This is a hands-on workshop where you'll learn to use the communication suite (discussion, mail, chat), add and organize files, and review typical ways in which these tools are used in face-to-face and online class settings. Please request an account ahead of time so that you'll be able to participate in this hands-on workshop:
http://www.dvc.edu/org/departments/instructional-technology/webct/course-request.htm
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FA09-303: Microbiology FLEX Activity-New Labs and Procedural Review
Karen Gard, Biological Science, DVC
Friday August 21, 2009 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
LHS 206
Labs and Procedural Review
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Foundations for College Success Poster Session Workshop #301
Krista Johns, Dean of Business and English, DVC
Friday August 14, 2009 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Trophy Room
Hosted by the Foundations for College Success committee, this workshop is a reception and poster session honoring effective practices in the classroom and in student support. Come and spend time with individuals who have developed creative approaches for student success—either in the classroom or in the student service environment (or in another part of the campus environment). Munch on snacks as you wander through the displays; talk with colleagues about ideas you can apply in your area.
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The Big Reveal: Accreditation Update Workshop #218
Thursday August 13, 2009 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
BFL CCR
This college-wide session will present a summary of accreditation efforts to date. This is a chance for all of us to learn about how we are going to function as a college -- how the work will flow, how program review will be linked to resource allocation, the governance structure, institutional effectiveness, and plans for continuous improvement. Presenters will report on our progress on SLO's, course curriculum, program review, college-wide planning, institutional planning and evaluation, decision making roles and collaboration.
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Google Docs Workshop #217
Neal Skapura, Instructional Technology, DVC
Thursday August 13, 2009 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
ATC 115
Google Docs are useful, web-based programs that are very similar to MS Office. These docs can be saved in many different formats (including MS Office). Some advantages of using Google Docs are that they are web-based and thus easily accessible, multiple people can collaborate at the same time, their contributions are easily tracked, and all docs have an automatically created url address and can thus be easily shared through email or embedded to display on a webpage like WebCT, a Bio-page, or on a voyager site. To participate in creating a Google Doc, you will need an account. Go to: docs.google.com to create one.
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Bloodborne Pathogens Workshop #214
Susan Patterson, CCCSIG
Thursday August 13, 2009 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ATC 116
In this workshop participants will learn about HBV, HCV and HIV, Exposure Control Plans, reducing exposure and transmission, work practice and engineering controls, PPE, and housekeeping. This presentation is customized for a general school employee audience, custodians, food service and transportation employees.
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DVC’s New Website Overview and Development
Workshop #215
Neal Skapura, Instructional Technology, DVC
Thursday August 13, 2009 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ATC 115
DVC has moved to a new website system. In this workshop you will see the typical functions to edit a page and the method for editing and updating a page within a website. For this workshop to be useful please email Jeanette Peavler at jpeavler@dvc.edu to request an account.
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English-Library 2.0: New Ways of Collaborating Workshop#216
Andy Kivel, Library, DVC
Thursday August 13, 2009 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
L202 (Library)
English instructors and librarians both have secret lovers….BOOKS! All the more reason for us to spend time together: Spend an exciting two hours learning about the library’s newest research tools and exploring new ways of collaborating. Learn about EBSCO, our newest journal database, LibGuides, our web 2.0 research guides, and the newest edition of the MLA. This will be followed by time for conversation about ways the library and English Dept. can work together. More details to come.
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Club Advisors’ Update Workshop# 211
Yvonne Canada, Senor Academic/Student Services Manager, SRC
Thursday August 13, 2009 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Lc 103
This session is for returning club advisors and fulfills the mandatory orientation requirement for all club advisors. We will discuss updates to the policies and procedures for student clubs, review the advisor responsibilities, and review important dates.
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DVC Technology Master Plan 2009-2013 Workshop #213
Ben Seaberry, Executive Dean, IT&S, Mark Steidel, Music, DVC
Thursday August 13, 2009 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ATC 103
This workshop will present an introduction to the new DVC Technology Master Plan goals, strategies, action items, and ongoing planning cycles.
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Speech Area ReFlexivitiy Workshop #212
Becky Opsata, Patrick Moe, John Hanecak, Speech, DVC
Thursday August 13, 2009 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
PAC 106
This workshop will be for all full and part-time instructors in the speech area. We will discuss our student learning objectives and best practices we use to try and achieve them.
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Creating Your Best Life – Taking Care of YOU! Workshop# 203
Paula Stanfield, EOPS Counselor, DVC
Thursday August 13, 2009 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
ATC 116
Workshop Description: As educators, we often give and give until we are depleted, and do not have the time or energy to care for ourselves. Do you ever wonder why you do not workout consistently; eat healthy; relax so that you feel less stress; or have more balance in your life? Maybe you want to write a book, but never have time for it; or travel somewhere but keep putting it off. The list is endless! We often sabotage our good intentions, and stay mired in ways of being that no longer serve us. In this workshop you will explore what is actually sabotaging you from doing what you say you want to do, and learn tools to break the cycle and create your best life. Bring a journal, pen, and a curious and open mind to this workshop.
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Deans and Department Chairs Meeting Workshop #205
Susan Lamb
Thursday August 13, 2009 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Trophy Room
Deans and Department Chairs meeting
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English Basic Skills and ESL
Supplemental Instruction Program
Workshop #210
Julie Roemer, ESL, Heidi Goen-Salter, English Lab, DVC
Thursday August 13, 2009 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
LC 101
This workshop is for all instructors who will be working with Supplemental Instruction leaders (SI leaders) in basic skills and ESL classes. This is your chance to meet with your SI leaders, give them your syllabi and desk copies of your textbooks, and clarify your working relationship for the fall semester. We will discuss best practices for supplemental instruction and give you an opportunity to meet individually. Snacks will be provided in the morning, but please bring a bag lunch and plan on having lunch with your SI Leader(s). SI leaders ONLY from 9-10:30am; instructors and SI leaders from 10:30-1.
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Faculty Senate Council Workshop #209
Laurie Lema, Faculty Senate President, DVC
Thursday August 13, 2009 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
BFL CCR
This workshop will provide training for the DVC Faculty Senate Council. Participants will learn the fundamentals of shared governance, division representation, and meeting participation. In addition to training, the Faculty Senate will hold its first meeting of the year. Council members will review and discuss senate agenda items for the upcoming year. The meeting is open to all faculty and staff. An agenda will be posted in advance.
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Math Classes’ New Hours-By-Arrangement
Workshop #207
Peter Willett, Jane Brecha, Math, DVC
Thursday August 13, 2009 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ATC 109
This workshop will explain the new format for the hours-by-arrangement that are required with math classes level 135 and below, and how teachers of these classes are required to provide students’ results for these hours. In addition, Peter will explain how an instructor might create their own assignments to meet the requirements, or use the Aleks assignments he created for the math department to help instructors meet the requirements.
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New and Returning Part-time Faculty Orientation Workshop #208
Lisa Orta, Nexus & Staff Development Coordinator, DVC
Thursday August 13, 2009 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Student Union Conference Center
Come meet key administrators and faculty and student service providers. Learn how to navigate the DVC campus with regard to key services -- duplicating, book center, library services, tutoring, disabled student services, instructional technology, staff development and more. Get your parking pass and faculty identification card on the spot. Drinks and snacks provided.
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New Club Advisors’ Orientation
Workshop# 202
Yvonne Canada, Senior Academic/Student Services Manager, SRVC
Thursday August 13, 2009 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
LC 103
This orientation is for new club advisors and fulfills the mandatory orientation requirement for all club advisors. We will discuss the policies and procedures for student clubs, advisor responsibilities, and important dates.
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Plan Your Instruction Schedule with a Spreadsheet
Workshop #206
Garen Avanessian, Engineering, DVC
Thursday August 13, 2009 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
AB 217
Using a spreadsheet to design the course instruction schedule will save a lot of time at the beginning of semester. Retyping dates are unnecessary; moving and rearranging of instruction material can be done quickly and accurately.
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Smartxt-Universal Learning Design Program Workshop #204
Rose Desmond, Alternate Media Specialist, Carrie Laird, LD specialist, DVC
Thursday August 13, 2009 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
SSC 216
This workshop will present Universal Learning Design (ULD) as one approach for the California Community Colleges that holds promise for meeting the needs of students who are diverse in terms of disability, ethnicity, socio-economic status, age, and other factors that affect learning. We will consider ways faculty and staff can use ULD to address the needs of all students while maintaining the efficacy of the curriculum.
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Developing Audio, Enhanced Audio with Images/Slides, Rolling Screen Shots as Video, and Video Conference Options Workshop #201
Neal Skapura, Instructional Technology, DVC
Thursday August 13, 2009 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
AB 217
There are many methods to develop multimedia material and I will highlight the easiest options, spending about 25 minutes on each program and then referencing web-based tutorials I’ve developed that will cover the step-by-step production of this material. We will look at Profcast because it seamlessly captures your narration of Powerpoint or Keynote slides, creating a chapter-indexed movie for easy review. Snapz Pro X will be previewed because this program records all material on your computer screen and also allows you to narrate about it. Moving on to audio and video office hour and video-conference options, we’ll look at CCC Confer and Skype (for practical usage and as a way to talk to our friends for free!). This material can easily be added to WebCT or linked from it, so consider taking the WebCT workshop as well.
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Clickers In the Classroom Workshop #116
Jenny Freidenreich, Math, DVC
Wednesday August 12, 2009 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
MA 104
Want to liven up your classroom or your regular meetings/presentations? Clickers are here! This demo will give you endless ideas for how to use the "classroom response systems." Come away with a million ideas and an exciting new approach to teaching!
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Managing Classroom Disruption and Academic Dishonesty Workshop #117
Bill Oye, Dean of Student Life, DVC
Wednesday August 12, 2009 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
ATC 114
This roundtable informal discussion among colleagues will consider effective strategies for preventing incidents of academic dishonesty and classroom disruption and how we can support one another and our students when incidents occur. Discussion of campus policies and legal issues will be addressed as needed.
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SLOs a Go Go Workshop #118
Judy Foster, Institutional Effectiveness Coordinator, Robert Burns, Computer Science; Hilton Carter, Dental Technology; Isabel Izquierdo, Foreign Languages; Brian McGlynn, Culinary Arts; Binita Sinha, Geography; DVC
Wednesday August 12, 2009 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
AB 217
If you can remember anything about the sixties, then you weren't really there." — Paul Kantner, Jefferson Airplane
If you attend this workshop, you will be “there” and you will remember the useful tips, ideas, and resource materials shared. Need some help with completing program and course SLOs cycles? updating information in eSLOs? Coming up with practical action plans? Work with faculty SLO committee members in small groups or on a one-to-one basis. You will leave the workshop feeling groovy about your accomplishments. Don’t drop out . . . drop in!
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Teachers Sharing Ideas Workshop #119
Jennifer Tejada, Speech, SRVC; Claudia Eckelmann, Business, DVC
Wednesday August 12, 2009 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
L 151
Come learn about classroom assessment techniques, activities and strategies aimed at student (and teacher) success. We will share what we do that works and challenges we face in the semester ahead. This is a multi-disciplinary group; much of what we will discuss is related to Classroom Assessment Techniques: a Handbook for College Teachers, by Thomas Angelo and K. Cross. Copies of the book will be available for check-out. Participants are invited to join optional subsequent monthly meetings throughout Fall 2009.
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Introducing the New Behavioral Health AS degree Workshop #115
Barbara Hewitt, Kristen Colchico, Health Sciences, DVC
Wednesday August 12, 2009 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
LHS 210
This workshop will present the new behavioral health degree through DVC health sciences. Topics will include: what is behavioral health, how can students use this degree, and ways to market.
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Reading and Writing Strategies for Online Classes
Workshop #114
Neal Skapura, DVC Instructional Technology
Wednesday August 12, 2009 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
ATC 115
With 170+ online sections offered in Fall 09, distance education has found its place here at DVC. If you’re new to this style of teaching, want to find out about DVC support services, new developments in pedagogy and technology, or would like to “talk shop,” then please join us for a discussion about reading and writing strategies for online teaching. Current articles about distance education and web-based resources will be available.
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Modern Physics for General Education
Workshop #113
Joseph Krivicich, Physics, DVC
Wednesday August 12, 2009 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
PS 121
This workshop is for physics instructors teaching modern physics. A set of exercises for general education students will be discussed. These exercises are part of workbook on modern physics which can be used independently of the entire workbook. These exercises could also be used in more advanced classes which cover modern physics as a conceptual introduction.
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Counseling Center Open House Workshop #226
Raine Dougan,Counselor; Merv Maruyama,Counselor, DVC
Wednesday August 12, 2009 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Counseling Center Lounge
Join us for a tour of the Counseling Center and an overview of Counseling resources! Learn how the Counseling Department supports student success through various services: - Orientation- we’ll explain the current classes and services that help new students transition to DVC. - Career Counseling- we’ll provide an overview of counseling services to help students select majors and careers. - Personal Counseling- we’ll describe services to assist students in crisis as well as students experiencing general life stress and challenges. We’ll also explain how faculty members can refer students in need of personal counseling. - Transfer Counseling- we’ll demystify and give you an overview of the transfer process. - Specialty Counseling Areas: we’ll introduce Counselors connected to the EOPS, DSS, Athletics, Puente, International & Veterans programs, and give an overview of special services in these areas. There will be plenty of time for Q&A, and we welcome your questions and feedback.
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DVC Garden Tour Workshop #110
Karen Talbot, Adaptive Horticulture, DVC
Wednesday August 12, 2009 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Garden (Next to the Warehouse)
Enjoy a tour of the DVC Garden. Bring your gardening questions. Learn how to use the garden in teaching across the curriculum.
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Keys for Meeting the Needs of African American students on Your Campus Workshop #126
Marika Hinds
Ujima Program Coordinator
Wednesday August 12, 2009 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
L 151
This 60-minute audio conference will help faculty develop and improve services to African American students by addressing:
* Specific Student Services that Enhance African American Student Success * Tools for Engaging & Supporting African American Students on Your Campus * Campus Outreach & Counseling Programs for Campus Wide Partnership * Keys for Recruiting & Retaining African American Students * Student Services, Counseling & Academic Advisement Essentials
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Out With the Old and In With the New Workshop #121 (By appointment -- at your leisure)
Andy Kivel, Library, DVC
Wednesday August 12, 2009 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Library
Please email Andy Kivel (akivel@dvc.edu) in advance to schedule your one-on-one session with a librarian.
Your subject expertise is needed! Come help Library faculty weed out-of-date books from our collection. Advise us on titles to remove, retain, or suggest new titles to be added in your discipline. Help us build our collection to best serve you and your student’s needs. And if that’s not enough, spend some time with a librarian to brainstorm ideas for creating new or enhancing existing research assignments. Or, get an introduction and practice with one of our online resources! Please email Andy Kivel (akivel@dvc.edu) in advance to schedule your one-on-one session with a librarian.
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Planning For Retirement: Your Risk Profile and Inflation Workshop #111
Kevin Shambrook, Physics, DVC
Wednesday August 12, 2009 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ATC 109
This workshop will present the key factors in planning for retirement. It will not describe the STRS or PERS retirement programs, which are covered elsewhere, but will address supplemental savings (such as 403(b), or buying a house) required for peace of mind. Participants will engage in quizzes to illustrate the difficulty of assessing risk tolerance, and participate in discussions of appropriate risk – for example it is not appropriate to “never leave your house” to keep risk to a minimum. We will not predict what inflation will be – or how long a person will live – but we will discuss prudent strategies to mitigate uncertainty.
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WebCT Overvew Part 2 Workshop #109
Neal Skapura, Instructional Technology, DVC
Wednesday August 12, 2009 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ATC 115
This is a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn to add and organize files in content modules and learn to use the quiz and gradebook tools. Please request an account ahead of time so that you’ll be able to participate in this hands-on workshop: http://www.dvc.edu/technology/webctrequest.htm
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What the Marketing Office Can Do to Support You
Workshop #108
Chrisanne Knox, Director of Marketing & Communications, Leslie Leong, Computer and Networking Specialist, Judy Klein Flynn, Media Design Specialist, Sharrie Bettencourt, Media Design Specialist, DVC
Wednesday August 12, 2009 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
ATC 116
An overview of what Marketing Services can do to support you, your department, your program, or your area.
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Department Structure and Biology Department By-Laws Workshop#125
Rick Gelinas,Biology,DVC
Wednesday August 12, 2009 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
LHS 215
A discussion of the department structure at SRC and the main campus as well as a discussion of the Biology Department By-Laws.
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Electronic Gradebook I Workshop #105
Garen Avanessian, Engineering, DVC
Wednesday August 12, 2009 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ATC 113
This workshop will cover the use of a spreadsheet that will help maintain accurate records of student work and calculate term grades on a computer. Participants will learn grade book setup, score entry, weighting, and grade assignment.
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New Tenure Track Faculty Orientation
Workshop #107
Lisa Orta, Nexus & Staff Development Coordinator, DVC
Wednesday August 12, 2009 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
LC 109
In this workshop newly hired full-time faculty will meet each other and talk about logistical and pedagogical concerns for the beginning of the semester. A box lunch will be provided.
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SLOs a Go Go Workshop #104
Judy Foster, Institutional Effectiveness Coordinator; Robert Burns, Computer Science; Hilton Carter, Dental Technology; Isabel Izquierdo, Foreign Languages; Brian McGlynn, Culinary Arts; Binita Sinha, Geography; DVC
Wednesday August 12, 2009 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
AB 217
If you can remember anything about the sixties, then you weren't really there." — Paul Kantner, Jefferson Airplane
If you attend this workshop, you will be “there” and you will remember the useful tips, ideas, and resource materials shared. Need some help with completing program and course SLOs cycles? updating eSLOs information? Coming up with practical action plans? Work with faculty SLO committee members in small groups or on a one-to-one basis. You will leave the workshop feeling groovy about your accomplishments. Don’t drop out . . . drop in!
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New Environmental Science Program Workshop #102
Joe Valdez, Construction, Tom Chatagnier, Electrical,
Tish Young, Chemistry, DVC
Wednesday August 12, 2009 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
ET 108
This workshop will inform faculty of the new Environmental Science program. Are you interested in having your existing courses be part of this new transfer program? Come and hear what is being proposed and has been developed so far.
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Spreadsheet Basics Workshop #101
Garen Avanessian, Engineering, DVC
Wednesday August 12, 2009 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
ATC 113
This workshop will present a fast paced review of spreadsheet basics to prepare participants for the 9-12 and 1-3 workshops on the electronic grade book.
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WebCT Overview: Part 1 Workshop #103
Neal Skapura, Instructional Technology, DVC
Wednesday August 12, 2009 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
ATC 115
This is a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn to use the communication suite (discussion, mail, chat), add and organize files, and review typical ways in which these tools are used in face-to-face and online class settings. Please request an account ahead of time so that you’ll be able to participate in this hands-on workshop: http://www.dvc.edu/technology/webctrequest.htm
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Orientation for Self-Paced Math Faculty and Staff Workshop #127
Karen Edwards
Tuesday August 11, 2009 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
LC 200B
This orientation is to prepare faculty and staff in the Self-Paced Math program for our newly revised program.
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