Diablo Valley College

SP12-814: CSI Steering Committee

Emily Stone

Friday May 18, 2012 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Trophy Room

The CSI Steering Committee will be meeting once a month to provide ongoing support to the mentoring program component development, as well as continued guidance and input into overall Umoja program development.

SP12-803: Nexus

Lisa Orta

Tuesday May 8, 2012 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

L-151

Student Engagement Techniques

SP12-813: CSI Steering Committee

Emily Stone

Friday April 20, 2012 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Trophy Room

The CSI Steering Committee will be meeting once a month to provide ongoing support to the mentoring program component development, as well as continued guidance and input into overall Umoja program development.

SP12-802: Nexus

Lisa Orta

Tuesday April 17, 2012 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Trophy Room/L-151

CCCCD Budget Forum (3-5 pm, Trophy Room), Student Engagement Techniques (5-6 pm, L-151)

SP12-812: CSI Steering Committee

Emily Stone

Friday March 30, 2012 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Trophy Room

The CSI Steering Committee will be meeting once a month to provide ongoing support to the mentoring program component development, as well as continued guidance and input into overall Umoja program development.

SP12-818: Financial Aid Workshop

Emily Stone

Friday March 16, 2012 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Financial Aid Office, Student Services Building

This workshop covers the overall financial aid process (from FAFSA to the receiving of checks), how students can maintain their financial aid, and the collaborative roles that counselors can play in helping financial aid students. Some of the topics discussed will include the Drop-in/Appointment process, Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements, and Maximum Time Frame, as well as a demonstration of common student scenarios. An open question-and-answer portion is also scheduled to address any additional questions and concerns.

SP-817: Financial Aid Workshop

Emily Stone

Friday March 16, 2012 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Financial Aid Office, Student Services Building

This workshop covers the overall financial aid process (from FAFSA to the receiving of checks), how students can maintain their financial aid, and the collaborative roles that counselors can play in helping financial aid students. Some of the topics discussed will include the Drop-in/Appointment process, Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements, and Maximum Time Frame, as well as a demonstration of common student scenarios. An open question-and-answer portion is also scheduled to address any additional questions and concerns.

SP12-801: Nexus

Lisa Orta

Tuesday March 13, 2012 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

L-151

Student Engagement Techniques: Tips and Strategies to Promote Holistic Learning (Kevin)

SP12-811: CSI Steering Committee

Emily Stone

Friday March 2, 2012 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

TBD

The CSI Steering Committee will be meeting once a month to provide ongoing support to the mentoring program component development, as well as continued guidance and input into overall Umoja program development.

SP12-832: Storage Options

Neal Skapura

Thursday March 1, 2012 12:40 PM - 1:10 PM

Staff Development Computer Lab

In this workshop we will look at typical web based free services to back up and share files. Specifically we will look at Dropbox, Google Docs, and You Tube for how these services can enhance websites, WebCT, and , in general, provide easy, web-based storage options.

SP12-831: Storage Options

Neal Skapura

Wednesday February 29, 2012 12:40 PM - 1:10 PM

Staff Development Computer Lab

In this workshop we will look at typical web based free services to back up and share files. Specifically we will look at Dropbox, Google Docs, and You Tube for how these services can enhance websites, WebCT, and , in general, provide easy, web-based storage options.

SP12-830: Storage Options

Neal Skapura

Tuesday February 28, 2012 12:40 PM - 1:10 PM

Staff Development Computer Lab

In this workshop we will look at typical web based free services to back up and share files. Specifically we will look at Dropbox, Google Docs, and You Tube for how these services can enhance websites, WebCT, and , in general, provide easy, web-based storage options.

SP12-829: Storage Options

Neal Skapura

Monday February 27, 2012 12:40 PM - 1:10 PM

Staff Development Computer Lab

In this workshop we will look at typical web based free services to back up and share files. Specifically we will look at Dropbox, Google Docs, and You Tube for how these services can enhance websites, WebCT, and , in general, provide easy, web-based storage options.

SP12-816: Google Voice

Mario Tejada

Thursday February 23, 2012 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Staff Development Computer Lab

Come learn how to use Google Voice for instructional and personal use. The service provides a US phone number free of charge to each user account. Inbound calls to this number are forwarded to other phone numbers of the subscriber. Received calls may be moved between configured telephones during a call. Voicemail, free text messaging, call history, conference calling, call screening, blocking of unwanted calls, and voice transcription to text of voicemail messages—are also available to users resident in the US.

SP12-815: Google Voice

Mario Tejada

Wednesday February 22, 2012 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Staff Development Computer Lab

Come learn how to use Google Voice for instructional and personal use. The service provides a US phone number free of charge to each user account. Inbound calls to this number are forwarded to other phone numbers of the subscriber. Received calls may be moved between configured telephones during a call. Voicemail, free text messaging, call history, conference calling, call screening, blocking of unwanted calls, and voice transcription to text of voicemail messages—are also available to users resident in the US.

SP12-827: YouTube Options

Neal Skapura

Wednesday February 22, 2012 12:40 PM - 1:10 PM

Staff Development Computer Lab

In this workshops we'll look at how to set up an account, upload and augment videos on youtube, how to embed them in websites like WebCT/Blackboard, or the DVC website. To download videos as a user, we'll review some browser functions and the Real Player Downloader.

SP12-826: Online Office Hours

Neal Skapura

Thursday February 16, 2012 12:40 PM - 1:10 PM

Staff Development Computer Lab

In this workshop we will look at typical methods of using technology to offer online office hours through chat features, conference software (CCC Confer), Skype, and Join.me, a computer screen-sharing program that's easy to use.

SP12-807: Peer Evaluation Training Workshop for Full and Part-time Faculty and Evaluators

Donna Wapner & Lisa Orta

Wednesday February 15, 2012 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

L-151

If you are being evaluated this semester as either a full or part-time faculty, or if you are serving on an evaluation committee as an evaluator, this workshop will walk you through the peer evaluation process. There will be plenty of time for your questions about the various aspects of the evaluation process.

SP12-825: Online Office Hours

Neal Skapura

Wednesday February 15, 2012 12:40 PM - 1:10 PM

Staff Development Computer Lab

In this workshop we will look at typical methods of using technology to offer online office hours through chat features, conference software (CCC Confer), Skype, and Join.me, a computer screen-sharing program that's easy to use.

SP12-800: Nexus

Lisa Orta

Tuesday February 14, 2012 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

L-151

Student Engagement Techniques: Tips and Strategies for Ensuring Students are Appropriately Challenged (Kathleen)

SP12-824: Online Office Hours

Neal Skapura

Tuesday February 14, 2012 12:40 PM - 1:10 PM

Staff Development Computer Lab

In this workshop we will look at typical methods of using technology to offer online office hours through chat features, conference software (CCC Confer), Skype, and Join.me, a computer screen-sharing program that's easy to use.

SP12-823: Online Office Hours

Neal Skapura

Monday February 13, 2012 12:40 PM - 1:10 PM

Staff Development Computer Lab

In this workshop we will look at typical methods of using technology to offer online office hours through chat features, conference software (CCC Confer), Skype, and Join.me, a computer screen-sharing program that's easy to use.

SP12-804: Study Abroad Program

Scott MacDougall, Matthew Powell and Michelle Krup

Friday February 10, 2012 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

LC-109

This workshop will address retraining to meet changing institutional needs including activities which promote staff awareness of evolving clientele preferences and program possibilities. The faculty selected for this year's trips, Matthew Powell and Michelle Krups will be be discussing the program curriculum and its benefits to students. We will preview the recruiting messages we hope faculty will bring to their classrooms and brainstorm what faculty can do to strengthen and grow our Study Abroad offerings.

SP12-810: CSI Steering Committee

Emily Stone

Friday February 10, 2012 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

TBD

The CSI Steering Committee will be meeting once a month to provide ongoing support to the mentoring program component development, as well as continued guidance and input into overall Umoja program development.

SP12-806: Peer Evaluation Training Workshop for Full and Part-time Instructors and Evaluators

Jeffery Michels & Donna Wapner

Thursday February 9, 2012 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

L-151

If you are being evaluated this semester as either a full or part-time faculty, or if you are serving on an evaluation committee as an evaluator, this workshop will walk you through the peer evaluation process. There will be plenty of time for your questions about the various aspects of the evaluation process.

SP12-822: WebCT Grades and Excel

Neal Skapura

Thursday February 9, 2012 12:40 PM - 1:10 PM

Staff Development Computer Lab

In this workshop we will look at how to use WebCT's Grade options, export/import to and from Excel, and create a roster by downloading data from WebCT into Excel.

SP12-808: New C-ID descriptors for Journalism

Mary Mazzocco

Wednesday February 8, 2012 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

H-101

Journalism faculty will discuss the new C-ID descriptors for our discipline and determine whether we need to revise DVC’s course outlines to meet them.

SP12-821: WebCT Grades and Excel

Neal Skapura

Wednesday February 8, 2012 12:40 PM - 1:10 PM

Staff Development Computer Lab

In this workshop we will look at how to use WebCT's Grade options, export/import to and from Excel, and create a roster by downloading data from WebCT into Excel.

SP-820: WebCT Grades and Excel

Neal Skapura

Tuesday February 7, 2012 12:40 PM - 1:10 PM

Staff Development Computer Lab

In this workshop we will look at how to use WebCT's Grade options, export/import to and from Excel, and create a roster by downloading data from WebCT into Excel.

SP12-819: WebCT Grades and Excel

Neal Skapura

Monday February 6, 2012 12:40 PM - 1:10 PM

Staff Development Computer Lab

In this workshop we will look at how to use WebCT's Grade options, export/import to and from Excel, and create a roster by downloading data from WebCT into Excel.

SP12-805: FACCC Policy Forum

United Faculty

Friday January 27, 2012 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

DVC Caffeteria

This Policy Forum on the Student Success Task Force will bring together faculty leaders from around the State, as well as California Community Colleges Vice Chancellor of Governmental Relations Marlene Garcia.

To register and order a lunch, go to FACCC's web-page at http://www.faccc.org/Policy_Forum_2012.html

SP12-809: CSI Steering Committee

Emily Stone

Friday January 27, 2012 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

TBD

The CSI Steering Committee will be meeting once a month to provide ongoing support to the mentoring program component development, as well as continued guidance and input into overall Umoja program development.

SP12-627: Articulation with clinical calibration and paperless system in-service

Gay Teel and Pam Powers

Friday January 20, 2012 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

LHS 107

1) Provide information and discussion with DH faculty engaging in clinical calibration for student success
2) In-service with computer technologies for our paperless tracking system for SLO's and client care

SP-708: Math and Computer Science

Division Meetings

Friday January 20, 2012 6:00 AM - 7:00 AM

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SP12-703: Applied and Fine Arts

Division Meetings

Friday January 20, 2012 6:00 AM - 7:00 AM

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SP12-704: Biological and Health Sciences

Division Meetings

Friday January 20, 2012 6:00 AM - 7:00 AM

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SP12-705: Business Education

Division Meetings

Friday January 20, 2012 6:00 AM - 7:00 AM

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SP12-706: Counseling, Library and Student Services

Division Meetings

Friday January 20, 2012 6:00 AM - 7:00 AM

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SP12-707: English

Division Meetings

Friday January 20, 2012 6:00 AM - 7:00 AM

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SP12-709: Physical Education, Athletics

Division Meetings

Friday January 20, 2012 6:00 AM - 7:00 AM

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SP12-710: Physical Science and Engineering

Division Meetings

Friday January 20, 2012 6:00 AM - 7:00 AM

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SP12-711: Social Science

Division Meetings

Friday January 20, 2012 6:00 AM - 7:00 AM

(consult your division for times and locations)

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SP12-712: San Ramon Valley Center

Division Meetings

Friday January 20, 2012 6:00 AM - 7:00 AM

(consult your division for times and locations)

(consult your division for times and locations)

SP12-630: ECE and SIGN C-contract meeting

Janet Mason

Thursday January 19, 2012 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Staff Development Lounge

Bi-Annual c-contract meeting covering department, division and college news. Meeting goes until 7:00 pm.

SP12-619: ART 105 Faculty Round Table

Jane Fisher and Leo Bersamina

Thursday January 19, 2012 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

A-102

This workshop is an opportunity for instructors teaching ART 105 to share ideas about assignments and teaching strategies. Instructors are encouraged to bring examples of student work and be prepared to discuss the rubrics of their successful assignments.

SP12-620: Sharing Ideas: Nutrition Workshop

Helen DeMarco

Thursday January 19, 2012 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

ATC-110

Participants will share best practices to support student success. Feedback from SLOs will be discussed and action plans will considered. Cengage rep will present CourseMate resources for consideration in our nutrition majors courses. Also be prepared to share ideas of how activites from "Global Nutrition" from Cengage can be incorporated into courses.

SP12-621: Course Instruction Schedule Design with Spreadsheets

Garen Avanessian

Thursday January 19, 2012 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

ATC-109

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.

SP12-622: Teaching Practices - Humanities & Philosophy

Ruth Miller and Bob Abele

Thursday January 19, 2012 1:00 PM - 2:30 AM

H-108

The workshop will be a department opportunity to share teaching method ideas and challenges specific to our department's classes.

SP12-623: A Roundtable Discussion: Teaching Math as a Part-Timer

Mark Rinker

Thursday January 19, 2012 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

MA-105

Part-timers have many specific concerns, as well as the usual manifold challenges of teaching. This is a roundtable discussion about the problems of teaching math, and the problems of teaching part-time. Participants are encouraged to bring their own topics, or to just come and listen. (To encourage an atmosphere of open dialog, we ask that only part-timers attend.)

SP12-624: Part-time Faculty Hiring Workshop

James Hoffmann and Lupe Dannels

Thursday January 19, 2012 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

LC-103

This workshop will provide an overview of the Board approved part-time faculty hiring policy, including recruitment plans, job announcements, screening, equivalencies, interviewing, pool review, and the final hiring decision for part-time faculty. Faculty who will be involved in any aspect of part-time hiring must attend this workshop. Having attended the full-time hiring workshops does not satisfy this requirement for part-time hiring. Faculty must attend the part-time hiring workshop every three (3) years or the requirement can be met by taking a booster in order to participate in any aspect of part-time hiring. Note this workshop is for faculty who will be involved in the hiring process for part-time faculty, it is not designed for part-time faculty seeking employment information

SP12-626: Updating the Math Department By-Laws

Cheryl Wilcox and Tom Mowry

Thursday January 19, 2012 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Math Conference Room

The Mathematics department by-laws referring to the charges, functions, and duties of essential department committees will be reviewed and rewritten in line with the response of the department to the report of the task force in the December meeting. The proposed revisions to the by-laws will be submitted to the department at the meeting January 20, 2011.

SP12-618: Course Management System Update

Neal Skapura

Thursday January 19, 2012 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

ATC 115

At the time of this writing, the District-wide LMS group had just completed the RFP process and rubric creation. I'll provide updated information about the committees work so far and highlight some of the compelling course management systems that the District is looking at through this process.

SP12-631: Department Chair Training

Kathleen Costa, Julie Walters, Rachel Westlake, Nancy Zink

Thursday January 19, 2012 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

H-106

Training for new, used, and aspiring department chairs about what department chairs do and ways that they can do it. Bring a bag lunch and your DVC laptop, if you have one.

SP12- 702: IUPR Validation Meeting Follow-Up

Susan Lamb

Thursday January 19, 2012 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Trophy Room

This workshop is the time to finish any IUPR validations that needed IUPR alterations. Participants will address any remaining issues regarding IUPR validations and finalize all remaining validation forms.

SP12-616: Audio and Video Development for the Web

Neal Skapura

Thursday January 19, 2012 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

ATC 115

There are many methods to develop multimedia material and I will highlight the easiest options, spending about 15 minutes on each program, 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. Jing, Snapz Pro X, and Camtasia will be previewed because these programs records all material on your computer screen and also allows you to narrate about it. Moving on to audio and video office hour and videoconference options, we’ll look at 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.

SP12-617: Self-Paced Math Faculty Meeting

Lindsey Lang

Thursday January 19, 2012 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

LC 200B

SP Math faculty will meet to discuss the upcoming Spring semester.

SP12-632: Online Labs in the Math Department (formerly HBA)

Katrina Keating

Thursday January 19, 2012 10:30 AM - 12:45 PM

LC-200C (in the math lab)

The first hour will be devoted to general Online Lab questions. The remaining time will discuss ALEKS and its use for online labs. Come with questions about Online Labs (formerly HBA).

SP12-609: Mastery Learning through online assignments

Peter Willett

Thursday January 19, 2012 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

MA 107

Peter will discuss and demonstrate how online assignments can be used to develop mastery learning strategies for students in math classes. Examples will be shown in MymathLab and Webassign. But any onine assignment system can be discussed or used for mastery learning.

SP12-610: Metro Academies

Marybeth Love, PhD.

Thursday January 19, 2012 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

LC-109

Many college students begin college without a strong academic foundation while juggling many personal and financial responsibilities. The complicated process of transfer from the community college to a 4-year institution can also be a daunting process. To tackle these problems, SFSU in collaboration with community college partners has launched the Metro Academies Initiative. Metro Academies are designed to increase college completion for low-income and first-generation students by coordinating course requirements and accelerating academic development during the first two years of college. The goal for Metro students at a community college is to complete both the two-year and the four-year degrees. Preliminary results from the first cohorts show very high rates of completion.
Come here about this exciting program and learn about ways DVC can collaborate in this project.

SP12-611: Political Science Department: Considering an Honors Program

D. Mazzone, S. MacDougall, T. Blair

Thursday January 19, 2012 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

H-111

Participants will discuss department issues including the possibility of creating an Honors Program.

SP12-612: "Better City, Better Life"--World Expo Shanghai 2011, China

Charlie Shi

Thursday January 19, 2012 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

H-113

An overview of the World Expo, with photos, impressions, etc. as well as updated info about the economical miracle that is modern China.

SP12-613: Flex for Math instructors participating in the SmartxtMath pilot

Carrie Million and Rose Desmond

Thursday January 19, 2012 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

SSC 216

Intended for instructors participating in the spring 2012 SmartxtMath pilot program sponsored by the California Community Chancellor's Office. This will include an overview of the planned evaluation and data collecting process, and an opportunity to tie up any loose ends before implementation. Instructors interested in learning more about this program are encouraged to contact Carrie Million at cmillion@dvc.edu or Rose Desmond at rdesmond@dvc.edu

SP12-614: WebCT 2

Neal Skapura

Thursday January 19, 2012 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

ATC 115

This is a hands-on workshop where you’ll 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

SP12-615: Sociology/ Anthropology/ Social Science program development

Andy Barlow

Thursday January 19, 2012 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

LA217

Sociology, Anthropology and Social Science faculty will discuss program issues

SP12-601: Deans/Dept Chairs Meeting

Susan Lamb

Thursday January 19, 2012 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Trophy Room

This is a workshop to discuss issues impacting department chairs and deans:
-Participants will understand the budget situation confronting the college in the spring, and possible strategies to address it
-Participants will be aware of changes or issues impacting curriculum, accreditation, program review, Box 2A, etc, for Spring
-Participants will be aware of Spring construction issues that may impact faculty and students

SP12-602: English Basic Skills and ESL Supplemental Instruction Program

Tamar Baskind and Katy Agnost

Thursday January 19, 2012 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

LC-101

This workshop is required for all instructors who will be working with SUpplemental Instruction Leaders (SILs) 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 clarfiy your working relationship for the Spring Semester. We will discuss Best Practices for supplemental instruction, retention strategies for our Basic Skills and ESL students,a s well as give you an opportunity to meet individually with your SILs. Snacks will be provided in the morning; please bring a bag lunch and plan on having lunch with your SILs.
SI Leaders ONLY from 9-10:30 AM; Instructors and SI Leaders from 10:30-1.

SP12-603: WebCT 1

Neal Skapura

Thursday January 19, 2012 9:00 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

SP12-604: Preventing and responding to incidents of academic dishonesty and classroom disruption

Bill Oye, Dean of Student Life

Thursday January 19, 2012 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

LC-110

A roundtable discussion of strategies found to be effective at preventing incidents, and a review of legal issues and college procedures for response.

SP12-605: Cloud computing: file and data sharing

Axel Duwe

Thursday January 19, 2012 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

LHS 206

This workshop is designed primarily for those teaching microbiology, although faculty teaching other subjects will get something out of it, too. We will go over how to store files in the cloud to share with other faculty, as well as using Evernote to clip and organize web-based information.

SP12-606: New Self-Paced Math Faculty Orientation

Lindsey Lang

Thursday January 19, 2012 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

LC 200B

Faculty members who are new to the SP program will be oriented to the policies and procedures of Self-Paced math.

SP12-607: Full-time Faculty Hiring Workshop

James Hoffmann and Lupe Dannels

Thursday January 19, 2012 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

LC-103

This workshop will provide an overview of the Board approved full-time faculty hiring policy, including recruitment plans, job announcements, screening, equivalencies, interviewing, pool review, and the final hiring decision for full-time faculty. Faculty who will be involved in any aspect of full-time hiring including writing the recruitment plan, writing job announcements and job descriptions, writing supplemental questions, participating on the paper screening committee and participating on the interview committee must attend this workshop. Having attended the part-time hiring workshops does not satisfy this requirement for full-time hiring. Faculty must attend the full-time hiring workshop every three (3) years or the requirement can be met by taking a booster in order to participate in any aspect of full-time hiring. Note this workshop is for faculty who will be involved in the hiring process for full-time faculty, it is not designed for part-time faculty seeking employment information.

SP12-608: Part-time Faculty Orientation

Lisa Orta

Thursday January 19, 2012 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

ATC-107

Are you new to DVC or returning after some time away (over Winter Break maybe)? This is your chance to meet key administrators and student service providers, review campus logistics, and ask questions related to college policies and procedures. In addition, you will learn some great time saving secrets about the DVC website.

SP12-600: Electronic Gradebook

Garen Avanessian

Thursday January 19, 2012 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

ATC-109

Use of a spreadsheet will help maintain accurate record of student work and calculate term grade on a computer. Participants will learn grade book setup, score entry, weighting and grade assignment. Setup methods for SLO results will be discussed

SP12-625: Economics Sub-Area Workshop

Bruce Koller

Thursday January 19, 2012 1:00 AM - 4:00 PM

H-117

We will discuss our SLO results from Fall 2011, share best practices for improving student success and narrowing the achievement gap, work on our IUPR goals for this year, and discuss our goals for next year.

SP12-629: Sharing teaching resources in Addiction Studies

Barbara Hewitt

Wednesday January 18, 2012 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM

LHS 210

This workshop will be for professionals in addiction counseling as well as faculty teaching in the DVC program. Participants will be asked to share one classroom (or group) activity they have used.

SP12-512: Report Back

Mark Akiyama, Lisa Orta

Wednesday January 18, 2012 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Forum

Learn about retention intervention strategies your colleagues plan to use in Spring. Subject matter groups will report out to the large group.
Next steps:
• Incorporate retention intervention strategies into Spring course planning
• Strategize how the success of this intervention will be measured
• Organize/participate in inquiry groups to investigate the design, implementation and outcome of an intervention
• Measure the success of the intervention strategy
• Make a plan for continuous improvement
• Incorporate successful retention interventions into SLO process.

SP12-501: Applied and Fine Arts & Journalism

Bret Peppo, Michelle Krup

Wednesday January 18, 2012 11:45 AM - 1:45 PM

H-113

In this session, participants will identify retention intervention strategies that faculty have used or would like to try, commit in small or large groups (cohorts) to incorporating one strategy in Spring course planning, and identify possible indicators of success. Lunch will be provided to those who pre-register

SP12-502: Biology & Chemistry

Axel Duwe, Tish Young

Wednesday January 18, 2012 11:45 AM - 1:45 PM

BFL-102

In this session, participants will identify retention intervention strategies that faculty have used or would like to try, commit in small or large groups (cohorts) to incorporating one strategy in Spring course planning, and identify possible indicators of success. Lunch will be provided to those who pre-register.

SP12-503: Business & Culinary Arts

Claudia Eckelmann

Wednesday January 18, 2012 11:45 AM - 1:45 PM

BFL-111

In this session, participants will identify retention intervention strategies that faculty have used or would like to try, commit in small or large groups (cohorts) to incorporating one strategy in Spring course planning, and identify possible indicators of success. Lunch will be provided to those who pre-register.

SP12-504: Counseling & Support Services

Maria Dorado

Wednesday January 18, 2012 11:45 AM - 1:45 PM

BFL-112

In this session, participants will identify retention intervention strategies that faculty have used or would like to try, commit in small or large groups (cohorts) to incorporating one strategy in Spring course planning, and identify possible indicators of success. Lunch will be provided to those who pre-register.

SP12-505: English

Katy Agnost, Tom Barber, Keri DuLaney-Greger

Wednesday January 18, 2012 11:45 AM - 1:45 PM

LC-101

In this session, participants will identify retention intervention strategies that faculty have used or would like to try, commit in small or large groups (cohorts) to incorporating one strategy in Spring course planning, and identify possible indicators of success. Lunch will be provided to those who pre-register.

SP12-506: Humanities, Philosophy, Art History & BCA

Kris Koblik

Wednesday January 18, 2012 11:45 AM - 1:45 AM

BFL-104

In this session, participants will identify retention intervention strategies that faculty have used or would like to try, commit in small or large groups (cohorts) to incorporating one strategy in Spring course planning, and identify possible indicators of success. Lunch will be provided to those who pre-register.

SP12-507: Library Services

Marva DeLoach, Florence Espiritu

Wednesday January 18, 2012 11:45 AM - 1:45 PM

LC-109

In this session, participants will identify retention intervention strategies that faculty have used or would like to try, commit in small or large groups (cohorts) to incorporating one strategy in Spring course planning, and identify possible indicators of success. Lunch will be provided to those who pre-register.

SP12-508: Math & Computer Sciences/CIS

Cheryl Martucci, Cheryl Wilcox

Wednesday January 18, 2012 11:45 AM - 1:45 PM

BFL-105

In this session, participants will identify retention intervention strategies that faculty have used or would like to try, commit in small or large groups (cohorts) to incorporating one strategy in Spring course planning, and identify possible indicators of success. Lunch will be provided to those who pre-register.

SP12-509: Physical Education

Kimberly Valmore

Wednesday January 18, 2012 11:45 AM - 1:45 PM

BFL-209

In this session, participants will identify retention intervention strategies that faculty have used or would like to try, commit in small or large groups (cohorts) to incorporating one strategy in Spring course planning, and identify possible indicators of success. Lunch will be provided to those who pre-register.

SP12-510: Physical Science & Engineering

Binita Sinha

Wednesday January 18, 2012 11:45 AM - 1:45 PM

H-111

In this session, participants will identify retention intervention strategies that faculty have used or would like to try, commit in small or large groups (cohorts) to incorporating one strategy in Spring course planning, and identify possible indicators of success. Lunch will be provided to those who pre-register.

SP12-511: Social Science, Health Science

Mark Akiyama, Andy Barlow

Wednesday January 18, 2012 11:45 AM - 1:45 PM

H-108

In this session, participants will identify retention intervention strategies that faculty have used or would like to try, commit in small or large groups (cohorts) to incorporating one strategy in Spring course planning, and identify possible indicators of success. Lunch will be provided to those who pre-register.

SP12-500: A Note to Educators who Dream and Hope

Shawn Ginwright, Associate Professor of Education in the Africana Studies Department and Senior Research Associate for the Cesar Chavez Institute for Public Policy at San Francisco State University

Wednesday January 18, 2012 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Forum (DVC Pleasant Hill, downstairs library auditorium near parking lot #3)

Author of Black Youth Rising: Activism & Radical Healing in Urban America, Shawn Ginwright is a leading national expert on African American youth, youth activism, and youth development. This keynote will begin a college-wide Flex activity focused on retention interventions. Subject matter break out sessions will follow. An agenda for the remainder of the day will be available at the Forum.

FA11-418: College Success Inquiry Project

Emily Stone, Paula Stanfield, Matthew Powell, and Lindsay Kong

Friday December 16, 2011 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

BFL

At this monthly meeting, we will continue to discuss how we want to move forward with the four recommendations that emerged from the College Success Inquiry Project last year. Sub-groups will continue to work on the implementation of our recommendations.

FA11-501: Hiring Workshop

Lupe Dannels, James Hoffman

Wednesday December 14, 2011 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

BFL Conference Center

This workshop will provide an overview of the Board approved full-time faculty hiring policy, including recruitment plans, job announcements, screening, equivalencies, interviewing, pool review, and the final hiring decision for full-time faculty. Faculty who will be involved in any aspect of full-time hiring including writing the recruitment plan, writing job announcements and job descriptions, writing supplemental questions, participating on the paper screening committee and participating on the interview committee must attend this workshop. Having attended the part-time hiring workshops does not satisfy this requirement for full-time hiring. Faculty must attend the full-time hiring workshop every three (3) years or the requirement can be met by taking a booster in order to participate in any aspect of full-time hiring. Note this workshop is for faculty who will be involved in the hiring process for full-time faculty, it is not designed for part-time faculty seeking employment information.

FA11-403: Teachers Sharing Ideas

Claudia Eckelmann and Kris Koblik

Tuesday December 13, 2011 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

LC-103

Come join this group of inspiring, inquisitive interdisciplinary faculty. Share best practices, good ideas and questions about instruction in a relaxed, collaborative atmosphere. Each meeting is centered on a theme that is sent out to faculty in advance by the facilitators -- check your email for reminders.

FA11-491: Intro to the Insite Portal

Daniel Abbott

Friday December 9, 2011 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

ATC-109

Intro to the Insite Portal

FA11-489: Cheers Not Tears

CCCSIG (Contra Costa County Schools Insurance Group)

Thursday December 8, 2011 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Staff Development Lounge

Do you find that rather than feeling jolly and care-free, the holiday season leaves you feeling stressed and overwhelmed? For many, the holidays bring these unwelcome guests, and it’s no wonder. In an effort to pull off a Hallmark holiday, you may find yourself facing an overwhelming array of demands—work, parties, shopping, baking, cleaning, caring for elderly parents or kids on school break, and scores of other chores. Find out why this phenomenon has become all too common, and learn how you can eliminate the stress and enjoy the holidays as they were meant to be enjoyed!

FA11-442: Nexus

Lisa Orta

Tuesday December 6, 2011 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

L-151

Student Engagement Techniques: Tips and Strategies for Building Community (Mary)

Reclassification Training Workshop-DVC

Faciliated by Sheila Forsberg

Tuesday December 6, 2011 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Trophy Room

In accordance with Article 17.5 in the Local One Collective Bargaining Agreement, the District Human Resources Department is offering Reclassification Training workshops for any Local One employee who plans to apply for a position reclassification. Interested employees must attend a workshop offered at any of our campuses in order to be considered for a reclassification this academic year (2011-2012).

FA11-454: IUPR Validation Day

Friday December 2, 2011 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Diablo Room (cafeteria) ATC 109/113

IUPR Validation Day

FA11-435: Brown Bag Lecture - Stress Relief Hypnosis

Catherine Walters

Thursday December 1, 2011 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Student Union Conference Room 204

Stress Relief Hypnosis

FA11-453: IUPR Validation Training

Wednesday November 30, 2011 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

ATC-115

Instructional Unit Program Review Validation Training

FA11-417: College Success Inquiry Project

Emily Stone, Paula Stanfield, Matthew Powell, and Lindsay Kong

Friday November 18, 2011 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

BFL

At this monthly meeting, we will continue to discuss how we want to move forward with the four recommendations that emerged from the College Success Inquiry Project last year. Sub-groups will continue to work on the implementation of our recommendations.

FA11-498: Backing Up and Web-based Access to Files

Neal Skapura

Thursday November 17, 2011 12:40 PM - 1:10 PM

Staff Development Computer Lab

Beyond WebCT and hard-drive backups, DropBox (cloud-based) and Pogo Plug (product) are useful if you want to have access to and a back-up of your files. Whether it's work or personal content, both products are useful.

FA11-434: Brown Bag Lecture - Cultural Competency: Who am I? Who are you?

Lisa Orta

Thursday November 17, 2011 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Student Union Conference Room 204

Participate in a "crossing the line" exercise that will help us understand our own identity contingencies and use that self reflection to help us achieve to our fullest potential.

FA11-488: Be Wise About Portion Size

CCCSIG (Contra Costa County Schools Insurance Group)

Thursday November 17, 2011 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Staff Development Lounge

This training introduces participants to the food label, shows them how to identify the key components found on a food label, and provides them with the opportunity to analyze a variety of food products using the information displayed on the product’s label.

FA11-500:Curriculum Design for Math 110E

Lindsey Lang

Wednesday November 16, 2011 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Math Conference Room

Instructors will discuss curriculum options for the upcoming Math 110E: Elementary Algebra with Study Skills in SP12

FA11-497: Backing Up and Web-based Access to Files

Neal Skapura

Wednesday November 16, 2011 12:40 PM - 1:10 PM

Staff Development Computer Lab

Beyond WebCT and hard-drive backups, DropBox (cloud-based) and Pogo Plug (product) are useful if you want to have access to and a back-up of your files. Whether it's work or personal content, both products are useful.

FA11-496: Backing Up and Web-based Access to Files

Neal Skapura

Tuesday November 15, 2011 12:40 PM - 1:10 PM

Staff Development Computer Lab

Beyond WebCT and hard-drive backups, DropBox (cloud-based) and Pogo Plug (product) are useful if you want to have access to and a back-up of your files. Whether it's work or personal content, both products are useful.

FA11-487: The Online Penalty: Latino Student Outcomes in Online Classes

Ray Kaupp, Cabrillo College

Tuesday November 15, 2011 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

L-151 (downstairs library classroom, near parkinglot #3)

This presentation presents results from a mixed-methods study about the impact of online instruction on the Latino-white achievement gap, including Latino students' perspectives. A quantitative analysis of over 4 million California community college student records revealed an "online penalty" that is most dramatic for Latinos. Interviews with Latino students explored sociocultural issues related to online instructional programs.

FA11-495: Backing Up and Web-based Access to Files

Neal Skapura

Monday November 14, 2011 12:40 PM - 1:10 PM

Staff Development Computer Lab

Beyond WebCT and hard-drive backups, DropBox (cloud-based) and Pogo Plug (product) are useful if you want to have access to and a back-up of your files. Whether it's work or personal content, both products are useful.

FA11-494: Mac Maintenance and Backup Options

Neal Skapura

Thursday November 10, 2011 12:40 PM - 1:10 PM

Staff Development Computer Lab

In this workshop we'll look at typical methods to back up the Mac (Time Machine, Carbon Copy Cloner, iCloud), how to make a disk image with password protection, some signs of drive failure - and why it's a good idea to have a back-up strategy - and how to make a bootable drive (a copy of your entire system) which you can use to replace the one that failed.

FA11-432: Brown Bag Lecture - Health Topic

Kaiser

Thursday November 10, 2011 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Student Union Conference Room 204

Health Topic

FA11-433: Brown Bag Lecture - Veterans Day Tribute

Thursday November 10, 2011 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Student Union Conference Room 204

Veterans Day Tribute

FA11-452: IUPR Validation Training

Thursday November 10, 2011 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

ATC-112

Instructional Unit Program Review Validation Training

FA11-499: Innovative Practices.

Adam Bessie and Jason Carrick and Tom Barber

Wednesday November 9, 2011 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

LC-110

You won't believe your eyes when Jason Carrick shows how he uses video games to teach rhetoric; you'll gasp in amazement as Tom Barber unveils the thesis-less essay; and you'll yawn curiously as Adam Bessie demonstrates that metaphors matter - especially in basic skills.

Bring your innovative practices also!

FA11-451: IUPR Validation Training

Wednesday November 9, 2011 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

ATC-115

Instructional Unit Program Review Validation Training

FA11-493: Mac Maintenance and Backup Options

Neal Skapura

Wednesday November 9, 2011 12:40 PM - 1:10 PM

Staff Development Computer Lab

In this workshop we'll look at typical methods to back up the Mac (Time Machine, Carbon Copy Cloner, iCloud), how to make a disk image with password protection, some signs of drive failure - and why it's a good idea to have a back-up strategy - and how to make a bootable drive (a copy of your entire system) which you can use to replace the one that failed.

FA11-441: Nexus

Lisa Orta

Tuesday November 8, 2011 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

L-151

Student Engagement Techniques: Tips and Strategies for Promoting Active Learning (Mohamed)

FA11-402: Teachers Sharing Ideas

Claudia Eckelmann and Kris Koblik

Tuesday November 8, 2011 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

LC-103

Come join this group of inspiring, inquisitive interdisciplinary faculty. Share best practices, good ideas and questions about instruction in a relaxed, collaborative atmosphere. Each meeting is centered on a theme that is sent out to faculty in advance by the facilitators -- check your email for reminders.

FA11-482: The Decline of the Middle Class In America

Panel discussion moderated by DVC President Peter Garcia including DVC professors Mohomed Eisa, Business, Andy Barlow and Lisa Smiley-Ratchford, Sociology, and Joe Valentine, Director of Contra Costa County Employment and Human Services

Tuesday November 8, 2011 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Trophy Room

Come learn about census data, globalization and the crisis of the American middle class, and the crisis and middle class families from a panel of DVC Business and Sociology instructors, and the director of Contra Costa County Employment and Human Services.

FA11-492: Mac Maintenance and Backup Options

Neal Skapura

Monday November 7, 2011 12:40 PM - 1:10 PM

Staff Development Computer Lab

In this workshop we'll look at typical methods to back up the Mac (Time Machine, Carbon Copy Cloner, iCloud), how to make a disk image with password protection, some signs of drive failure - and why it's a good idea to have a back-up strategy - and how to make a bootable drive (a copy of your entire system) which you can use to replace the one that failed.

FA11-502: IUPR Validation Training

Friday November 4, 2011 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Trophy Room

IUPR Validation Training

FA11-486: Idea-mapping

Neal Skapura

Thursday November 3, 2011 12:30 PM - 1:10 PM

Staff Development Computer Lab

In this workshop, we'll look at two programs (MindNode and Bubbl.us) that demostrate how to map/brainstorm ideas. Both programs allow for export (jpeg, tiff, pdf) of the maps and can be further edited and inserted into presetations, documents, and websites.

FA11-463: Not in Our Town: Light in the Darkness

Whistling Vivaldi Phase 2: Lisa Orta

Wednesday November 2, 2011 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM

BFL

This documentary tells the story of residents of a Long Island village taking action after a local immigrant is killed in a hate crime attack by seven teenagers. While starkly revealing the trauma of hate, the film provides a blueprint for people who want to do something before intolerance turns to violence.

FA11-485: Idea Mapping Software

Neal Skapura

Wednesday November 2, 2011 12:40 PM - 1:10 PM

Staff Development Computer Lab

In this workshop, we'll look at two programs (MindNode and Bubbl.us) that demostrate how to map/brainstorm ideas. Both programs allow for export (jpeg, tiff, pdf) of the maps and can be further edited and inserted into presetations, documents, and websites.

FA11-484: Idea Mapping Software

Neal Skapura

Tuesday November 1, 2011 12:40 PM - 1:10 PM

Staaff Development Computer Lab

In this workshop, we'll look at two programs (MindNode and Bubbl.us) that demostrate how to map/brainstorm ideas. Both programs allow for export (jpeg, tiff, pdf) of the maps and can be further edited and inserted into presetations, documents, and websites.

FA11-462: Not in Our Town: Light in the Darkness

Whistling Vivaldi Phase 2: Lisa Orta

Tuesday November 1, 2011 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM

BFL

This documentary tells the story of residents of a Long Island village taking action after a local immigrant is killed in a hate crime attack by seven teenagers. While starkly revealing the trauma of hate, the film provides a blueprint for people who want to do something before intolerance turns to violence.

FA11-483: Idea Mapping

Neal Skapura

Monday October 31, 2011 12:40 PM - 1:10 PM

Staff Development Computer Lab

In this workshop, we'll look at two programs (MindNode and Bubbl.us) that demostrate how to map/brainstorm ideas. Both programs allow for export (jpeg, tiff, pdf) of the maps and can be further edited and inserted into presetations, documents, and websites.

FA11-450: IUPR Training

Friday October 28, 2011 8:30 AM - 10:00 PM

ATC-115

Instructional Unit Program Review training

FA11-480: CSI Program Model

Emily Stone, Ellen Kruse, John Thomas, and Rachel Westalke

Thursday October 27, 2011 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

BFL

The goal of this workshop is to have the framework for a program model to recommend for pilot/implementation in the Fall 2012 to support the achievement of African American students at DVC. We will flesh out ideas generated at two earlier October workshops.

FA11-478: YouTube Options

Neal Skapura

Thursday October 27, 2011 12:40 PM - 1:10 PM

Staff Development Computer Lab

In this workshops we'll look at how to set up an account, upload and augment videos on youtube, how to embed them in websites like WebCT/Blackboard, or the DVC website. To download videos as a user, we'll review some browser functions and the Real Player Downloader.

FA11-431: Brown Bag Lecture - Health Topic

Kaiser

Thursday October 27, 2011 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Student Union Conference Room 204

Health Topic

FA11-449: IUPR Training

Wednesday October 26, 2011 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

ATC-115

Instructional Unit Program Review training

FA11-479: CSI Program Model

Emily Stone, Ellen Kruse, John Thomas, and Rachel Westalke

Wednesday October 26, 2011 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

L-151

The goal of this workshop is to have the framework for a program model to recommend for pilot/implementation in the Fall 2012 to support the achievement of African American students at DVC. We will flesh out ideas generated at two earlier October workshops.

FA11-477: YouTube Option

Neal Skapura

Wednesday October 26, 2011 12:40 PM - 1:10 PM

Staff Development Computer Lab

In this workshops we'll look at how to set up an account, upload and augment videos on youtube, how to embed them in websites like WebCT/Blackboard, or the DVC website. To download videos as a user, we'll review some browser functions and the Real Player Downloader.

FA11-476: YouTube Options

Neal Skapura

Tuesday October 25, 2011 12:40 PM - 1:10 PM

Staff Development Computer Lab

In this workshops we'll look at how to set up an account, upload and augment videos on youtube, how to embed them in websites like WebCT/Blackboard, or the DVC website. To download videos as a user, we'll review some browser functions and the Real Player Downloader.

FA11-475: YouTube Options

Neal Skapura

Monday October 24, 2011 12:40 PM - 1:10 PM

Staff Development Computer Lab

In this workshops we'll look at how to set up an account, upload and augment videos on youtube, how to embed them in websites like WebCT/Blackboard, or the DVC website. To download videos as a user, we'll review some browser functions and the Real Player Downloader.

FA11-416: College Success Inquiry Project

Emily Stone, Paula Stanfield, Matthew Powell, and Lindsay Kong

Friday October 21, 2011 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

BFL

At this monthly meeting, we will continue to discuss how we want to move forward with the four recommendations that emerged from the College Success Inquiry Project last year. Sub-groups will continue to work on the implementation of our recommendations.

FA11-474: Online Office Hours

Neal Skapura

Thursday October 20, 2011 12:40 PM - 1:10 PM

Staff Development Computer Lab

In this workshop we will look at typical methods of using technology to offer office hours through chat features, CCC Confer, Skype, and WebCT/Blackboard.

FA11-430: Brown Bag Lecture - Domestic Violence

STAND

Thursday October 20, 2011 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Student Union Conference Room 204

Domestic Violence

FA11-503: Book Group

Thursday October 20, 2011 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Staff Development

Book Group

FA11-473: Online Office Hours

Neal Skapura

Wednesday October 19, 2011 12:40 PM - 1:10 PM

Staff Development Computer Lab

In this workshop we will look at typical methods of using technology to offer office hours through chat features, CCC Confer, Skype, and WebCT/Blackboard.

FA11-461: Not in Our Town: When Hate Happens Here

Whistling Vivaldi Phase 2: Lisa Orta

Wednesday October 19, 2011 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM

Trophy Room

This hour-long documentary looks at five Northern California communities dealing with deadly hate violence over a five-year period. Together, the stories reveal that whether the motivation is racism, anti-Semitism, gender or sexual orientation, hate is the same. But community members are finding innovative ways to respond when hate happens here.

FA11-456: New Library Tools and Resources

Daniel Keily

Tuesday October 18, 2011 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

E-160 (SRC)

The library has developed new online tools for delivering research instruction. Come learn how you can embed library research guides, eBooks, articles, tutorials, and instructional videos into your online and face-to-face courses. Come for a demonstration and a conversation about how the library can provide online research support for you and your students.

New online resources-- NoodleTools (citation manager) and ebrary (over 23,000 new ebooks!)-- will be introduced as well.

FA11-472: Online Office Hours

Neal Skapura

Tuesday October 18, 2011 12:40 PM - 1:10 PM

Staff Development Computer Lab

In this workshop we will look at typical methods of using technology to offer office hours through chat features, CCC Confer, Skype, and WebCT/Blackboard.

FA11-459: What is missing in your students' computer skills?

Cheryl Martucci

Tuesday October 18, 2011 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Staff Development Computer Lab

Computer Science wants to be sure students are learning the computer skills YOU require for your courses. Come "show and tell" computer science instructors the skills, on the PC and MAC, your students need to know so that you can concentrate your efforts on the subject(s) you know best. Let's work together to facilitate student success.

FA11-481: ESL or Basic Skills Best Practices

Keri DuLaney-Greger

Monday October 17, 2011 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

LA-116

Please bring assignment handouts (about 10 copies) and snacks to share if you like. So far, Adam Bessie (English 98), Katy Agnost (English 98), Michael Klieman (ESL 98A), and Ann Lehr (ESL 88 and 76) are bringing assignments.

FA11-471: Online Office Hours

Neal Skapura

Monday October 17, 2011 12:40 PM - 1:10 PM

Staff Development Computer Lab

In this workshop we will look at typical methods of using technology to offer office hours through chat features, CCC Confer, Skype, and WebCT/Blackboard.

FA11-448: IUPR Training

Friday October 14, 2011 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

ATC-115

Instructional Unit Program Review training

FA11-470: Storage Options

Neal Skapura

Thursday October 13, 2011 12:40 PM - 1:10 PM

Staff Development Computer Lab

In this workshop we will look at typical web based free services to back up and share files. Specifically we will look at Dropbox, Google Docs, and You Tube for how these services can enhance websites, WebCT, and , in general, provide easy, web-based storage options.

FA11-429: Brown Bag Lecture - Relationships

Aaron Feldman

Thursday October 13, 2011 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Student Union Conference Room

Relationships

FA11-447: IUPR Training

Thursday October 13, 2011 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

ATC-112

Instructional Unit Program Review training

FA11-458: What is missing in your students' computer skills?

Cheryl Martucci

Wednesday October 12, 2011 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Staff Development Computer Lab

Computer Science wants to be sure students are learning the computer skills YOU require for your courses. Come "show and tell" computer science instructors the skills, on the PC and MAC, your students need to know so that you can concentrate your efforts on the subject(s) you know best. Let's work together to facilitate student success.

FA11-469: Storage Options

Neal Skapura

Wednesday October 12, 2011 12:40 PM - 1:10 PM

Staff Development Computer Lab

In this workshop we will look at typical web based free services to back up and share files. Specifically we will look at Dropbox, Google Docs, and You Tube for how these services can enhance websites, WebCT, and , in general, provide easy, web-based storage options.

FA11-455: New Library Tools and Resources

Daniel Keily

Wednesday October 12, 2011 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

L-202 (Pleasant Hill campus)

The library has developed new online tools for delivering research instruction. Come learn how you can embed library research guides, eBooks, articles, tutorials, and instructional videos into your online and face-to-face courses. Come for a demonstration and a conversation about how the library can provide online research support for you and your students.

New online resources-- NoodleTools (citation manager) and ebrary (over 23,000 new ebooks!)-- will be introduced as well.

FA11-440: Nexus

Lisa Orta, Obed Vazquez, Stacey Shears

Tuesday October 11, 2011 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

L-151

Disability Student Services, Curriculum, and Student Engagement Techniques: Tips and Strategies for Fostering Motivation (Yvonne)

FA11-401: Teachers Sharing Ideas -- Stereotype Threat

Claudia Eckelmann and Kris Koblik

Tuesday October 11, 2011 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

LC-108

Come join this group of inspiring, inquisitive interdisciplinary faculty. Share best practices, good ideas and questions about instruction in a relaxed, collaborative atmosphere. Each meeting is centered on a theme that is sent out to faculty in advance by the facilitators -- check your email for reminders.

FA11-464: Collecting Wisdom: Faculty and Student Service Providers Round Table

Whistling Vivaldi Phase 2: Lisa Orta

Tuesday October 11, 2011 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

BFL

We will talk about the impact reading Whistling Vivaldi has had on our practice. We will also brainstorm professional development needs related to our continuing work to narrow the achievement gap.

FA11-466: Possible HBA/Online Labs restructuring options

Despina Prapavessi

Monday October 10, 2011 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

MA 250

We will meet to evaluate the math lab tutoring program, develop instructional goals and examine the effectiveness/ need/instructional value of the Hours by Arrangement for our courses math 135 and the questions of online delivery of labs for such courses.

FA11-467: Storage Options

Neal Skapura

Monday October 10, 2011 12:40 PM - 1:10 PM

Staff Development Computer Lab

In this workshop we will look at typical web based free services to back up and share files. Specifically we will look at Dropbox, Google Docs, and You Tube for how these services can enhance websites, WebCT, and , in general, provide easy, web-based storage options.

FA11-437: Bridging the Gap - From Ideas to Implementation (College Success Inquiry (CSI) Project - Phase 2

Ellen Kruse; Emily Stone; John Thomas; Rachel Westlake

Thursday October 6, 2011 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

LC-101

CSI is aimed at transforming the Achievement of African American students at DVC. This workshop is for those interested in innovative teaching and dynamic student services, and who would like to help create a new program model that would support the success of African American students.

FA11-428: Brown Bag Lecture - National Coming Out Day

DVC Queer Straight Alliance Club

Thursday October 6, 2011 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Student Union Conference Room 204

National Coming Out Day

FA11-436: Bridging the Gap - From Ideas to Implementation (College Success Inquiry (CSI) Project - Phase 2

Ellen Kruse; Emily Stone; John Thomas; Rachel Westlake

Wednesday October 5, 2011 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Trophy Room

CSI is aimed at transforming the Achievement of African American students at DVC. This workshop is for those interested in innovative teaching and dynamic student services, and who would like to help create a new program model that would support the success of African American students.

FA11-446: IUPR Training

Wednesday October 5, 2011 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

ATC-115

Instructional Unit Program Review training

FA11-460: Not in Our Town: When Hate Happens Here

Whistling Vivaldi Phase 2: Lisa Orta

Tuesday October 4, 2011 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM

Trophy Room

This hour-long documentary looks at five Northern California communities dealing with deadly hate violence over a five-year period. Together, the stories reveal that whether the motivation is racism, anti-Semitism, gender or sexual orientation, hate is the same. But community members are finding innovative ways to respond when hate happens here.

FA11-415: College Success Inquiry Project

Emily Stone, Paula Stanfield, Matthew Powell, and Lindsay Kong

Friday September 30, 2011 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

BFL

At this monthly meeting, we will continue to discuss how we want to move forward with the four recommendations that emerged from the College Success Inquiry Project last year. Sub-groups will continue to work on the implementation of our recommendations.

FA11-465: English Department Discussion about Sustainable Practices

Adam Bessie

Thursday September 29, 2011 2:15 PM - 3:45 PM

LC

The classroom part of teaching takes a lot of energy ... and it generates an enormous amount of paperwork. How do you do your work, and do it well, without burning out? Come share your experiences and sustainability measures -- theories, rules of thumb, and more.

FA11-445: Google Docs

Neal Skapura

Thursday September 29, 2011 12:40 PM - 1:10 PM

Staff Development Computer Lab

Google Docs

FA11-427: Brown Bag Lecture - Scholarship Information

Leslie Mills, DVC Scholarship Office

Thursday September 29, 2011 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Student Union Conference Room 204

Scholarship Information

FA11-444: Google Docs

Neal Skapura

Wednesday September 28, 2011 12:40 PM - 1:10 PM

Staff Development Computer Lab

Google Docs

FA11-443: Google Docs

Neal Skapura

Tuesday September 27, 2011 12:40 PM - 1:10 PM

Staff Development Computer Lab

Google Docs

FA11-426: Brown Bag Lecture - Sleep to Be Fit

Dr. Bruce Presnick

Thursday September 22, 2011 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Student Union Conference Room 204

Sleep to Be Fit

FA11-405: Peer Evaluation Process Training for Full and Part-time Faculty and Evaluators

Glenn Appell and Donna Wapner

Thursday September 15, 2011 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

L-151 -- this is a downstairs library classroom with its own external door; park in Lot 3

If you are being evaluated this semester as either a full or part-time faculty, or if you are serving on an evaluation committee as an evaluator, this workshop will walk you through the peer evaluation process. There will be plenty of time for your questions about the various aspects of the evaluation process.

FA11-419: Book Group

Lisa Orta

Thursday September 15, 2011 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Staff Development Lounge

Join our monthly book group for informal and stimulating conversation. We select our next book at each meeting, so come with recommendations. Bring your lunch and snacks to share.

FA11-425: Brown Bag Lecture - Constitution Day: Freedom of Speech

Bill Oye

Thursday September 15, 2011 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Student Union Conference Room 204

Constitution Day: Freedom of Speech

FA11-422: Skype for: Guest Lecturers, Interviews, Sharing Documents, and Talking to Friends! (12:40-1:10)

Neal Skapura

Wednesday September 14, 2011 12:40 PM - 1:10 PM

Staff Development Computer Lab

Skype for: Guest Lecturers, Interviews, Sharing Documents, and Talking to Friends! (12:40-1:10)

FA11-439: Nexus

Lisa Orta & Glenn Appell

Tuesday September 13, 2011 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

L-151

Student Engagement Techniques: Part One (Lisa); UF contract, evaluation process (Glenn)

FA11-400: Teachers Sharing Ideas

Claudia Eckelmann and Kris Koblik

Tuesday September 13, 2011 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

LC-103

Come join this group of inspiring, inquisitive interdisciplinary faculty. Share best practices, good ideas and questions about instruction in a relaxed, collaborative atmosphere. Each meeting is centered on a theme that is sent out to faculty in advance by the facilitators -- check your email for reminders.
This month, we are in for a special treat: our colleague Nancy Miller (Life Sciences) will share her experience from her participation in a week-long course on active learning techniques at SFSU. The focus: engage your students and get them talking and thinking!

FA11-421: Skype for: Guest Lecturers, Interviews, Sharing Documents, and Talking to Friends! (12:40-1:10)

Neal Skapura

Tuesday September 13, 2011 12:40 PM - 1:10 PM

Staff Development Lounge

Skype for: Guest Lecturers, Interviews, Sharing Documents, and Talking to Friends! (12:40-1:10)

FA11-420: Skype for: Guest Lecturers, Interviews, Sharing Documents, and Talking to Friends! (12:40-1:10)

Neal Skapura

Monday September 12, 2011 12:40 PM - 1:10 PM

Staff Development Computer Lab

Skype for: Guest Lecturers, Interviews, Sharing Documents, and Talking to Friends!

FA11-414: WebCT for Downloading Rosters into Excel and Recording Grades (12:40-1:10 pm)

Neal Skapura

Thursday September 8, 2011 12:40 PM - 1:10 PM

Staff Development Computer Lab

WebCT for Downloading Rosters into Excel and Recording Grades (12:40-1:10 pm)

FA11-424: Brown Bag Lecture - Many Roads to Success for African Americans

Paula Stanfield

Thursday September 8, 2011 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Student Union Conference Room 204

Meet African American staff, faculty and managers as they tell their stories of overcoming barriers to success.

FA11-413: WebCT for Downloading Rosters into Excel and Recording Grades (12:40-1:10 pm)

Neal Skapura

Wednesday September 7, 2011 12:40 PM - 1:10 PM

Staff Development Computer Lab

WebCT for Downloading Rosters into Excel and Recording Grades (12:40-1:10 pm)

FA11-412: WebCT for Downloading Rosters into Excel and Recording Grades (12:40-1:10 pm)

Neal Skapura

Tuesday September 6, 2011 12:40 PM - 1:10 PM

Staff Development Computer Lab

WebCT for Downloading Rosters into Excel and Recording Grades (12:40-1:10 pm)

FA11-411: WebCT and File Upload/Organization (12:40-1:10 pm)

Neal Skapura

Thursday September 1, 2011 12:40 PM - 1:10 PM

Staff Development Computer Lab

WebCT and File Upload/Organization (12:40-1:10 pm)

FA11-423: Brown Bag Lecture - Personal and Vehicle Safety

Chad Wehrmeister, Police Services

Thursday September 1, 2011 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Student Union Conference Room 204

Personal and Vehicle Safety

FA11-404: Peer Evaluation Process Training for Full and Part-time faculty and Evaluators

Glenn Appell and Donna Wapner

Wednesday August 31, 2011 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

L-151 -- this is a downstairs library classroom with its own external door; park in Lot 3

If you are being evaluated this semester as either a full or part-time faculty, or if you are serving on an evaluation committee as an evaluator, this workshop will walk you through the peer evaluation process. There will be plenty of time for your questions about the various aspects of the evaluation process.

FA11-410: WebCT and File Upload/Organization (12:40-1:10 pm)

Neal Skapura

Wednesday August 31, 2011 12:40 PM - 1:10 PM

Staff Development Computer Lab

WebCT and File Upload/Organization (12:40-1:10 pm)

FA11-409: WebCT and File Upload/Organization (12:40-1:10 pm)

Neal Skapura

Tuesday August 30, 2011 12:40 PM - 1:10 PM

Staff Development Computer Lab

WebCT and File Upload/Organization (12:40-1:10 pm)

FA11-408: WebCT and File Upload/Organization (12:40-1:10 pm)

Neal Skapura

Monday August 29, 2011 12:40 PM - 1:10 PM

Staff Development Computer Lab

WebCT and File Upload/Organization (12:40-1:10 pm)

FA11-407: College Success Inquiry Project

Emily Stone, Paula Stanfield, Matthew Powell, and Lindsay Kong

Friday August 26, 2011 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

BFL

At this meeting, we will discuss how we want to move forward with the four recommendations that emerged from the College Success Inquiry Project last year. The plan is to continue to meet on a once monthly basis, and for sub-groups to identify to work on the implementation of our recommendations.

FA11-406: English Department Title 5 Revisathon

Jeannie Chiu

Thursday August 25, 2011 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Staff Development

English faculty will be working together on revising the course outlines which are due this year.

FA11-311: ECE and Sign Language C-contract Meeting

Janet Mason, Joan Symonds, Deya Brashears, and Paul Pitner

Thursday August 11, 2011 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Staff Dev. Lounge

Part-time Instructor Meeting

FA11-300: DVC Mandatory Flex Meeting

Thursday August 11, 2011 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

TBA

Mandatory Flex Activity

FA11-214: Resources for Addiction Studies Professionals

Barbara Hewitt

Wednesday August 10, 2011 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Trophy Room

This workshop will provide an opportunity for teachers, counselors, and professionals in Addiction counseling to share teaching resources and strategies to help our students succeed.

FA11-213: Quick and Easy Overview of Blackboard Coursesites - WebTutor Epacks

Alice Park and Neal Skapura

Wednesday August 10, 2011 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

ATC-115

Learn how quick and easy it is to populate an empty Blackboard shell using and epack (WebTutor) for textbook specific, preloaded content, such as PowerPoints, videos, test banks, and more! Within this workshop you'll see what content looks like and how to interact with the WebTutor content - customizable, pre-loaded content from Cengage Learning. This will be an interactive, open-question workshop!

FA11-217: Supporting Student Success

Nancy Zink and Patrick Leong

Wednesday August 10, 2011 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

ATC-109

Get an introduction to Pearson's MySkillsLab software. Learn how to use this resource to strengthen your students' study skills, reading skills, and writing skills.

During this hands on workshop, you will go online to try out the software activities as well as see how they have been used in the classroom. You will also have the opportunity to evaluate other pieces of the software: online tutoring option and source check software.

FA11-218: Math 192 In-Class Worktext and Video Podcasts

Patty Leitner

Wednesday August 10, 2011 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

MA 101

This workshop will explain how to use my In-Class Worktext, a series of 192 overhead lectures that have been created in a discovery-method format, in Math 192. Partial class notes are provided to the student in their booklet, but they fill in blanks as we “discover” concepts during class. I’ll also show you the video podcasts that go along with the critical topics in 192.

FA11-212: Math HBA Labs Using WebCT

Karen Edwards

Wednesday August 10, 2011 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

LC200-C

HBA labs are required in all basic skills and developmental ed courses in the Mathematics Department. The presenter has a sabbatical in 2011-2012 to develop HBA lab assignments on WebCT that will be free, engaging and pedagogically beneficial to students. The first hour of the workshop will be a presentation of WebCT labs developed for a pilot class in Spring 2011. In particular, the presenter is hoping to receive feedback from math faculty regarding what to emphasize in future labs. The second hour of the workshop will train interested instructors in everything they need to know on WebCT to use the labs in their class, including how to design their own lab questions if they wish.

FA11-208: Blackboard 9.1

Neal Skapura

Wednesday August 10, 2011 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

ATC-115

In this workshop we will look at how to upload and organize files, create links, and compare these/other basic features with WebCT. While a transition timeline has not been established for WebCT yet, pending district-wide discussions, Blackboard’s CourseSites is a compelling service to look at because the site allows faculty to create and use 5 courses for free. If interested in using this site within the workshop, please create an accoun at: https://www.coursesites.com/webapps/Bb-sites-course-creation-BBLEARN/pages/index.html

FA11-209: Health Science Resources for Student Success

Kris Hammar

Wednesday August 10, 2011 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

LHS-212

Members of the Health Science Department will gather to share resources and learning strategies to use in the classroom designed specificially to enhance student success.

FA11-210: Political Science: Student Success Flex Workshop

Dorrie Mazzone and Scott MacDougall

Wednesday August 10, 2011 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

LC-103

Participants will discuss common issues and concerns regarding student success and narrowing the achievement gap. We will share best practices and identify professional development needs that may promote student success.

FA11-211: Sharing Ideas: Nutrition Adjunct Workshop

Helen DeMarco

Wednesday August 10, 2011 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

LHS-223

Participants will share best practices to support student success and narrow achievement gap. Information from conferences will be presented. Also be prepared to share ideas of how activities from "Global Nutrition" from Cengage can be incorporated into courses.

FA11-207: Online Teaching Strategies for Retention and Student Success

Neal Skapura

Wednesday August 10, 2011 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

ATC-115

Reviewing current research in distance education, I'll highlight strategies to create a well-structured course. We'll also look at DVC support services, issues related to accreditation, new developments in pedagogy and technology, and “talk shop,” about how to work with the distance ed. population.

FA11-116: New Math Class 150S and What It's About

Jenny Freidenreich and Despina Prapavessi

Wednesday August 10, 2011 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

MA-108

How do we help more students get through our required basic skills sequence, Math 110 and Math 120? Shortening the pipeline to create success in transfer-level statistics is the goal for this new course. Despina and Jenny will discuss the course and its content and pedagogy.

FA11-205: DSS accommodations in the classroom: What you may encounter this semester and in the future.

Patricia Herrera and DSS staff

Wednesday August 10, 2011 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

H-108

This workshop will provide an overview of the types of accommodations DSS students are provided and how they relate to the classroom.
Topics to include;
• DSS Program Overview
• Notetakers (sit-in vs. enrolled, announcements for),
• Alternate Media (RapidText, fm systems, tape recorders for lecture),
• ASL Interpreters
• Testing Accommodations (proctor form overview, online class/test accommodations, negotiated accommodations),
• Mobility Services (transportation, modified desks, reserved chairs, aisle access)

Also learn:
• How to refer a student to our program.
• The fundamentals of the Right to Privacy law and how to handle student confidentiality.
• How to mention our program/services in your syllabus.

FA11-206: Speech Area Re-Flexivity

Becky Opsata, John Hanecak, Patrick Moe and Shannon Padilla

Wednesday August 10, 2011 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

PAC-106

Discussion of student learning in SPCH 120, Public Speaking

FA11-202: Library Services and the Achievement Gap

Andy Kivel

Wednesday August 10, 2011 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

L-218

Library faculty and staff will review recent material on closing the achievement gap generated on campus in 2010-11 and discuss ways the library might respond to these findings.

FA11-203: The Future of HBA in the Mathematics Department

Katrina Keating

Wednesday August 10, 2011 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

MA-250

Hours by arrangement is changing in the mathematics department. Come join the discussion about the path it should take.

FA11-204: Learning Center Supplemental Instruction Leaders and Basic Skills/ESL Teachers Best Practices

Keri DuLaney-Greger and Tamar Baskind

Wednesday August 10, 2011 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

LC-101

In this workshop, SI Leaders and Instructors will share best practices for their study groups and classes.

FA11-200: Economics Area Workshop

Bruce Koller

Wednesday August 10, 2011 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

LA-213

We will discuss and share best practices regarding our Student Learning Outcomes, achievement gap data, student success data, and our upcoming comprehensive program review.

FA11-201:Narrowing the Achievement Gap: Next Steps Towards Equity at DVC

Mark Akiyama and Lisa Orta

Wednesday August 10, 2011 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Trophy Room

Phase 2 of the Whistling Vivaldi Project begins with this session: we will discuss cultural competency and include ways we can use our understanding of our own identity contingencies to help us work with each other and with students. The workshop includes hands-on exercises for teaching cultural competency and strategies for narrowing the achievement gap. Bring your lunch.

FA11-127: Tweet, Text, Facebook and More! Using Social Media at DVC

Chrisanne Knox

Tuesday August 9, 2011 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

ATC-113

Whether you are swimming deep in the waters of social media, just dipping your big toe in, or not even on the beach, this workshop will help you learn more about social media and Diablo Valley College. We will share with each other what is already being done with social media in the classroom, and throughout the college, and discuss how we can all work together to strengthen our connections with students through a more united network of social media.

Come learn how everyone can get involved in the social media craze to engage our students and to make DVC feel like a smaller, friendlier place!

FA11-128: Teaching Comp with Graphic Novels

Dore' Ripley

Tuesday August 9, 2011 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

LC-103

Showing how graphic novels can facilitate composition skills by encouraging critical thinking.

FA11-121: College Success Inquiry - Transforming the Achievement of African American Students: 2011-12 Planning and Implementation

Lindsay Kong, Matthew Powell, Emily Stone, Paula Stanfield

Tuesday August 9, 2011 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Trophy Room

The CSI has decided to focus on four areas moving forward in 2011-12: Mentoring Program for African American students, Campus-Wide Continuing Education (professional development), African American Student Union (Black Student Union), and Long-Term Planning/Program Development. Students and the campus need your help and participation! If you are interested in learning more about these areas and how you might get involved, please come join us for this Flex activity

FA11-122: New online tools for library instruction

Daniel Kiely

Tuesday August 9, 2011 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

L-202

The library has developed new online tools for delivering research instruction. Come learn how you can embed library research guides, tutorials, and instructional videos into your online and face-to-face courses. Your students can receive information literacy instruction through the DVC library’s online research guides. Research guides or LibGuides are customizable online guides that can be created for broad topics such as Careers or Business Company Information or for individual research assignments. Come for a demonstration and a conversation about how the library can provide online research support for you and your students.

New online resources-- NoodleTools (citation manager) and ebrary (over 23,000 new ebooks!)-- will be introduced as well.

FA11-123: ASSOCIATE DEGREES AT DVC: Where are we?

Kate Wothe and Merv Maruyama

Tuesday August 9, 2011 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Counseling Center

An update for counseling faculty in understanding the latest changes and options for General Education requirements for the Associate degrees at DVC. Also included will be a review of the most current Associate degree majors available at DVC and best practices in advising students regarding degree options and catalog rights. All are welcome, adjunct counseling faculty are encouraged to attend.

FA11-124: Electronic Gradebook 2

Garen Avanessian

Tuesday August 9, 2011 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Staff Dev. Lab

Continuation of the morning session. Topics include: calculation of averages and standard deviations; tracking of class progress; tracking of student performance; grading on a curve; creating HTML file for web viewing, grouping assignments for SLO reporting, etc.

FA11-125: Nexus: Tenure Track Faculty Orientation

Lisa Orta and Glenn Appell

Tuesday August 9, 2011 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

LC-101

This is a required session for first year tenure track faculty.

FA11-126: Fall FLEX Program SLO-Fest

Lindsey Lang and Mario Tejada

Tuesday August 9, 2011 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

ATC-115

Come anytime to this drop-in session for help on your program SLOs! Every year, new work has to be done on your program SLOs, and the SLO committee is here to help. We will have instructions for what needs to be done for each degree and certificate offered at DVC, and committee members will be available to assist you through the process. Faculty are invited to stop by anytime during the three hour window and work on their program SLOs - come when you can, leave when you're done!

FA11-129: Geographers Sharing Ideas

Binita Sinha and Ted Wieden

Tuesday August 9, 2011 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

PS-265

Faculty from Geography and Spatial Technologies will share their best practices for teaching physical geography, geography lab, GIS, Remote Sensing, and GPS.

FA11-131: The Future of Tutoring at DVC - Is It Time For a Master Plan?

Ted Walker, Christine Worsley and Martha Laham

Tuesday August 9, 2011 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

LC-109

The TAC will present its recent work exploring best practices in tutoring at other campuses as well as our own campus and the results of a recent survey of students who receive tutoring services. We will then begin dialog concerning the possibility of creating a Tutoring Master Plan for DVC.

FA11-133: WebAssign Essentials

Katrina Keating

Tuesday August 9, 2011 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Math Lab: LC200C

This workshop will be a hands-on demonstration of the online course management system WebAssign. This workshop is open to any instructor using this system. There will be a Cengage rep on hand, so bring your tough questions.

Participants are invited to lunch at noon, compliments of Cengage Learning.

FA11-120: Like Minds: Increasing Awareness, Discussion & Collaboration on the Achievement Gap

Mark Akiyama and Rudolf Rose

Tuesday August 9, 2011 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Trophy Room

This workshop's main goal is to continue the discussion of improving collaboration and communication between equity/basic skills groups. The session will begin with a brief update on the progress of equity/basic skill projects focusing on narrow the achievement gap; Second, a discussion on how to improve communication and collaboration between groups (e.g., FCS; PUENTE; ACE; CSI; CUE); Third, identifying specific goals/activities that can increase awareness and effectiveness of equity/basic skills projects to the greater campus community.

FA11-119: Overview of Audio and Video Development for Lectures, Tutorials, and Websites

Neal Skapura

Tuesday August 9, 2011 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

ATC-115

There are many methods to develop multimedia material and I will highlight the easiest options, spending about 15 minutes on each program, 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. Jing, Snapz Pro X, and Camtasia will be previewed because these programs records all material on your computer screen and also allows you to narrate about it. Moving on to audio and video office hour and videoconference options, we’ll look at 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.

FA11-106: Let's Talk Funding

Kim Schenk

Tuesday August 9, 2011 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

ATC-107

What sources of revenues are available for our programs and what does it take to get our hands on them? Contract education, fee based classes, grants and allocations and private donor contributions are all alternative sources of funding. Attend this interactive session to discover the funds and processes available to supplement our dwindling budgets.

FA11-117: Teachers Sharing Ideas

Claudia Eckelmann and Kris Koblik

Tuesday August 9, 2011 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

LC-103

Join an interdisciplinary group of full and part time instructors who come together to share strategies and provide support for each other. Modeled after the Great Teachers seminars, we will share classroom activities we each use that work, and challenges we are looking to resolve.
We will continue our teachers’ community by getting together for monthly meetings in the spring semester. Check the registration site for dates and themes we plan to discuss.

FA11-118: How can a Smartpen improve your math instruction, a digital recorder help students review your lectures, and a digital reader help students strategically study? And, how can students train teachers in all these tools?

Rose Desmond and Stacey Kayden

Tuesday August 9, 2011 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

SSC-216

Faculty will learn about the Smartxt Universal Learning program offered at DVC. The program is overseen by Alternate Media Specialist, Rose Desmond, but is run by students. Faculty will learn about our different multi-sensory digital tools, how each can be adapted to specific disciplines, best practices for math instructors, and how our student mentors are assisting instructors and students with using these tools. Faculty will be invited to participate with our program following the presentation http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRqi5Um0unA

FA11-130: Student Services: What's different for 2011-12

Nicola Place and other Student Services Managers

Tuesday August 9, 2011 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

H-108

Student Services managers will provide an update on changes to services and programs, particularly those impacted by the new budget.

FA11-115: New Club Advisor Training

Bill Oye

Tuesday August 9, 2011 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Student Union

Any college employee interested in advising a student club must participate in this session. We will review the basics of club advising, relevant policies and procedures, forms and answer your questions

FA11-111: How the DVC Marketing and Communications Office can help you promote your programs and services.

Chrisanne Knox and staff

Tuesday August 9, 2011 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

ATC-113

The Marketing Office will share templates, tools and ideas to help interested faculty, staff and managers maximize the exposure of their programs and services to both students and to the community we serve.

FA11-112: College-Wide Planning : Do We Need 9 Plans?

Emily Stone

Tuesday August 9, 2011 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Trophy Room

Please come join a discussion with Institutional Planning Committee (IPC) members and the leads of college-wide plans to discuss best planning strategies for DVC.

IPC intends to move the college in a direction where planning is meaningful, consequential, data-based, and linked to unit level program reviews.

We need your participation in this important endeavor!

FA11-113: Out With the Old and In With the New @ Your Library

DVC Librarians

Tuesday August 9, 2011 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Library

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!

FA11-114: Implementation of the Mathematics HBA Requirement Using Online Homework Systems

Katrina Keating

Tuesday August 9, 2011 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Math Lab: LC-200C

This workshop will discuss how to implement the Mathematics hours-by-arrangement Requirement using online homework systems, including MyMathLab, WebAssign, WebCT and ALEKS.

FA11-110: WebCT Overview Part 2

Neal Skapura

Tuesday August 9, 2011 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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

FA11-103: Preventing and addressing incidents of academic dishonesty and disruption

Bill Oye, Dean of Student Life

Tuesday August 9, 2011 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Student Union

Roundtable discussion of trends we are seeing in class and sharing effective strategies for response

FA11-104: Reaching all students through the Universal Learning Project

Carrie Million and Rose Desmond

Tuesday August 9, 2011 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

SSC-216

Come learn about an innovative approach to learning using multisensory digital textbooks embedded with instructor’s learning strategies, sponsored by the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office. Using Kurzweil 3000 text-to-speech software, we're creating an interactive environment for students to increase their comprehension and learn study strategies that are transferrable across the curriculum.

FA11-105: Deans & Department Chairs Meeting

Susan Lamb

Tuesday August 9, 2011 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

H-105

This is a workshop to discuss issues impacting department chairs and deans:
-Participants will understand the budget situation confronting the college in the upcoming school year, and possible strategies to address it.
-Participants will be aware of changes or issues impacting curriculum, accreditation, program review, Box 2A, etc.

FA11-107: New and Returning Part-time Faculty Orientation

Lisa Orta

Tuesday August 9, 2011 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

ATC-109

Are you new to DVC or returning after some time away (over summer break), even? This is your chance to meet key administrators and student service providers, review campus logistics, and ask questions related to college policies and procedures. In addition, you will learn some great time saving secrets about the DVC website including how to create email lists for your students based on your Web Advisor roster, download an Excel spreadsheet version of your class roster, get to the U drive over the Internet, find your course and program SLO's, and so much more.

FA11-108: Electronic Gradebook 1

Garen Avanessian

Tuesday August 9, 2011 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Staff Dev. Lab

Use of a spreadsheet will help maintain accurate record of student work and calculate term grade on a computer. Participants will learn grade book setup, score entry, weighting and grade assignment. Setup methods for SLO results will be discussed.

FA11-109: Faculty Senate Meeting

Laurie Lema

Tuesday August 9, 2011 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

LC-101

Faculty Senate Council will hold its first meeting of the 2011-2012 academic year. An agenda will be posted in advance. Training will be provided for the DVC Faculty Senate Council. Participants will learn the fundamentals of participatory governance, division representation, and meeting protocol.

FA11-132: Using the new open-source text for Math-075

Cheryl Wilcox and Jane Brecha

Tuesday August 9, 2011 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Math Lab: LC200-C

During the first hour we’ll help with setting up your course WebCT. During the second hour we’ll discuss some features of the text and some classroom strategies based on last semester’s experiences.

FA11-100: Spreadsheet Basics

Garen Avanessian

Tuesday August 9, 2011 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Staff Dev. Lab

A fast paced review of spreadsheet basics to prepare participants for the 9-12 and the 1-3 workshops on electronic grade book

FA11-101: WebCT Overview Part 1

Neal Skapura

Tuesday August 9, 2011 8:00 AM - 9:30 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

FA11-102: Fall SLO Committee Retreat

Lindsey Lang, Mario Tejada

Tuesday August 9, 2011 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

MA Conf Room

The SLO Committee will meet to organize their work for the upcoming semester, including setting timelines for tasks that need to be completed and drafting communications that need to be delivered during Division meetings at the end of the week.