Breakout Sessions
Check out our breakout sessions
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Student/teacher conflict resolution workshop Presenter: Megan Gillespie, SMC Adjunct Professor & Workshop leader Most conflict is either, a misunderstanding/miscommunication, humans having large emotions, or human ego taking precedent over commonality. In this workshop teachers walk away with tools for student conflict resolution where individuals feel understood, and options/expectations are clear. Please come prepared with examples of conflict. Tags: Faculty |
HSS 104 This session was HyFlex. View recording of Student/teacher conflict resolution workshop Session was recorded. |
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How to run a meeting: An insider’s point of view. Presenters: Cindy Ordaz What is a motion? What are Robert’s Rules of Order? What is our role as Classified Professionals in shared governance? Learn the basics of parliamentary rules, the brown act and tips on running or participating a meeting or shared governance committee. Tags: Classified Professionals |
HSS 151 This session will be HyFlex. |
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Careers in the classroom: Ways to integrate industry partnerships, mentorships, and portfolio through project-based learning. Presenters: IxD faculty Nicole Chan, Luke Johnson, and Maxim Safioulline SMC’s IxD program has partnered with several well-known corporations such as Red Bull, Activision, and Hulu to give students hands-on experiences with real life projects. These collaborations help students add professional experience and skills to their resumes and projects to their portfolios. In this interactive workshop IxD faculty will share their process for embedding industry engagement as well as career preparation into their courses. They will also share tactics, lessons learned, and resources for those looking infuse career development into their curriculum. Tags: Pedagogy, Faculty |
HSS 263 This session was HyFlex. |
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DSPS services and proctoring process Presenters: Nathalie Laille - DSPS Coordinator, Denise Henninger - DSPS Manager, Carla Alvarado - DSPS Specialist In this workshop, the Center for Students with Disabilities ( also known as DSPS) will present an overview of student accommodations and services. An emphasis will be placed on proctoring services and the process for a faculty member to submit an exam and students to schedule a proctoring appointment. The workshop will conclude with a walk-through of our proctoring room for those who are attending in person. Tags: Faculty |
BUS 144 This session was HyFlex with the exception of the walk-through of the proctoring room, which was only available on-campus. View recording of DSPS services and proctoring process Session was recorded. |
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What is it about bathrooms? The politics of restroom access and the LGBTQ+ experience. Presenters: Steph Anderson, PhD and Yamissette Westerband, MA, MSW, PhD Having access to public restrooms is a basic human right and need. For LGBTQ+ students, navigating gender segregated bathrooms can significantly impede their educational experience and success. In this presentation we’ll discuss the history, politics, and current political landscape impacting access to gender segregated and all gender restrooms. We’ll go into details discussing the actions SMC is taking around creating gender inclusive restrooms on our campus. We’ll provide details about how SMC is working to create more gender inclusive restrooms on our campus and how you can be an ally. Tags: SMC updates, Classified Professionals, Faculty, Administrators |
SCI 159 This session will not be recorded, but will be repeated multiple times throughout the semester. |
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SMC's Strategic Enrollment Management Plan and YOU Presenters: Teresita Rodriguez, Vice President of Enrollment Development; Michael Tuitasi, Vice President of Student Affairs; Jason Beardsley, Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs; Esau Tovar, Dean of Enrollment Services; Pressian Nicolov, Dean of International Education Jose Hernandez, Associate Dean of Outreach, Onboarding & Student Engagement Tracie Hunter, Associate Dean of Financial Aid & Scholarships This workshop will present an overview of key Goals & Strategies outlined in the 2022-2027 Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) Plan including enrollment data, enrollment goals, challenges & opportunities, and current action items. Participants will leave with concrete action items that they can employ to assist the enrollment recovery efforts. We encourage you to review the plan at www.smc.edu/SEM prior to the session. Tags: SMC updates, Classified Professionals, Faculty, Administrators |
HSS 165 This session was on campus only. This session was not recorded. |
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Seasons of Change: Equipping Today’s Leadership to Empower Tomorrow’s Legacy. Presenter: Arianne J. Toves, MPA. Arianne Toves is an Educational Trainer working to equip, empower and educate individuals and organizations on the principles and practices of Behavioral Change Management and Organizational Leadership. More details about Arianne Toves below. Description: How do we navigate through seasons of change and times of transition? What do we do when change happens too quickly and threatens the collapse of what we worked so hard to build? And what do we do when there’s resistance to change, yet change is inevitable? Learning to lead through seasons of change requires a strength based approach that recognizes the talents and sacrifices of builders, while preparing ourselves for the inevitable growth of new and diverse leadership More about Arianne Toves: Arianne has worked within the Mental Health and Educational fields as a Counselor and Certificated Teacher and most recently stepped into a role within the 988 National Suicide and Prevention Hotline. Arianne holds an Associate of Communications degree, Bachelors of Psychology and a Masters of Public Administration from USC, along with a Single Subject Teaching Credential and is a Certified Mental Health Counselor. Arianne is the proud mother of three children and resides in Clovis, CA where she spends her free time watching her youngest son play competitive men’s volleyball and volunteers within the community. Tags: Classified Professionals |
HSS 105 This session was on campus only. This session was not recorded. |
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The international student experience at SMC Presenters: Pressian Nicolov, Dean of International Education; Lindsay Poland, International Student Services Specialist; Jeremy Lange, International Student Services Specialist International students are an invaluable part of the SMC community, enhancing the college through their diverse cultural knowledge, wide-ranging interests and skills, and dynamic campus engagement. However, these students also face some unique challenges to success. In this presentation, International Education Center (IEC) staff and students will discuss international student experiences, barriers to success, and what the IEC and the broader SMC community, including faculty, can do to help this vital student population thrive at our school. Tags: Student experience, Classified Professionals, Faculty, Administrators |
BUS 144 This session was HyFlex. |
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Your role in building a respectful workplace: From rules to reality Presenters: Sherri Lee-Lewis, Vice President, Human Resources; Mitch Heskel, Dean, Education Enterprises; Dionne Carter, Dean Academic Affairs; Alison Brown, Coordinator, Center for Wellness and Wellbeing Join us for this brand new practical and interactive workshop where a panel of experts will discuss best practices and answer questions. And where we will provide you with tools on how to:
Tags: Classified Professionals, Faculty, Administrators |
This session was on Zoom only. |
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Breathwork for focus & relaxation. Presenter: Mark Tomasic, MFA, Certified XPT Breath Coach Enhance your well-being through simple breathing techniques that engage the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems. The goal of this session is for you to deeply relax, reduce anxiety, increase energy, and boost mental focus. Techniques learned are transferable to your classroom, office, and personal life. Tags: Wellness, Classified Professionals, Faculty, Administrators |
HSS 105 This session was on-campus only. This session was not recorded. |
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Student Success Teams: An equity-minded and community-based model for Black and Latinx student success Presenters: Student Success Team Leads include: D. Washington, D. Blye, G. Davis Del Piccolo, G. Brookins, M. Moreno, Y. Ortega, R. Shaw , J. Anderson, R. Romo, E. Elam, J. Cue, J. Garcia, P. Lantz, N. Cárdenas, A. Garcia, A. Montes de Vegas Join us for an introduction to the mission and goals of the Student Success Teams (formerly known as the Student Care Teams). In this informational session, you will meet the instructional faculty and counseling leads for your area of interest and learn about opportunities to support SMC's 2023-2024 first-time-in-college Black and Latinx students. Tags: Equity, SMC updates, Faculty |
This session will be on Zoom only. Session will also be recorded and available for later viewing. |
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International Ed post Covid: Reimagining study abroad Presenters: Delphine Broccard & Denise Kinsella One of SMC’s Institutional Learning Outcomes is for students to “respect the inter-relatedness of global human environment, engage diverse peoples [and] acknowledge the significances of their daily actions relative to broader issues and events.” Since its inception, the Global Citizenship Committee has dedicated itself to broadening students’ perspectives through study abroad programs. By attending this workshop, you will learn about the Global Citizenship Committee's efforts to rebuild its faculty-led study abroad programs after a 3-year hiatus and how you can be involved. Tags: SMC updates, Student experience, Faculty |
HSS 151 This session will be HyFlex. View recording of International Ed post Covid: Reimagining study abroad workshop Session will also be recorded and available for later viewing. |
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Unleashing the power of social media: Intentional strategies to meet student needs Presenter: Abigail Orosz, International Student Services Specialist Join this interactive workshop where we'll explore how to harness the potential of social media platforms to better serve our diverse student community. Learn new strategies to empower your department with practical, results-oriented social media strategies as we share what's worked for us at the International Education Center. Let's embrace the digital age together and create a stronger, more student-centered community at SMC! Tags: Technology, Social Media, Classified Professionals, Faculty, Administrators |
HSS 104 This session was HyFlex. View recording of Unleashing the power of social media workshop |
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Artificial intelligence: a librarian's perspective Presenter: Bren Antrim, Library Chair Coming from a faculty librarian's viewpoint, this workshop will explore the current, rapidly-changing AI landscape, including background, definitions, examples of how AI is used in the wider world, and some of the ways AI impacts our students and our teaching. Tags: AI, Pedagogy, Faculty, |
HSS 263 This session was HyFlex. View recording of Artificial intelligence: A librarian's perspective workshop |
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Two 30-minute workshops will be combined. How to read your paycheck. Presenter: Ian Fraser __________ Understanding leave of absence Presenter: Lugina Rogers Understanding the leave of absence process. What are leave? Why do I need to know about leaves? What do I do if I need to take a leave? Tags: Classified Professionals, Faculty, Administrators |
This session was on Zoom only. View recording of How to read your paycheck & Understanding leave of absence workshops |
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Navigate Your Way to GPS - A Hands On Workshop to Help You Get Resources to Your Students Presenters: Greg Brookins, Lori Williams Learn to use SMC's exciting student-centered tool called SMC GPS, or SMC Gateway to Persistence and Success. The purpose of SMC GPS is to connect your student with a network - professors, counselors, staff, and other resources who are working to support them on their road to success. This is workshop is for those who would like to set up GPS for the first time, to raise items early alert items (flags, kudos, referrals), to prepare their first GPS Progress Survey, to set up Office Hours, Appointments, or to help a student obtain a loaner Chromebook. Tags: Faculty |
SCI 159 This session will be HyFlex. |
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Professionalism 101: Business Practices for Today’s Diverse Workforce. Presenter: Arianne J. Toves, MPA. Arianne Toves is an Educational Trainer working to equip, empower and educate individuals and organizations on the principles and practices of Behavioral Change Management and Organizational Leadership. More details about Arianne Toves below. Description: Today’s workforce has the unique makeup of interconnecting four generations: Baby Boomers, GenX’ers, Millennials, and GenZ’ers. Each generation comes with their own lived experiences, sets of social norms and varied values systems. Working with such a diverse cultural landscape can be a recipe for conflict without understanding the differences, and shared goals each generation brings to the workplace. How can we better understand ourselves and those we work with to minimize conflict and build collaborative cooperation? Come learn the principles of Professionalism 101 and tools to apply them within your own unique work environment. More about Arianne Toves: Arianne has worked within the Mental Health and Educational fields as a Counselor and Certificated Teacher and most recently stepped into a role within the 988 National Suicide and Prevention Hotline. Arianne holds an Associate of Communications degree, Bachelors of Psychology and a Masters of Public Administration from USC, along with a Single Subject Teaching Credential and is a Certified Mental Health Counselor. Arianne is the proud mother of three children and resides in Clovis, CA where she spends her free time watching her youngest son play competitive men’s volleyball and volunteers within the community. Tags: Classified Professionals |
HSS 165 This session will be on-campus only and was not recorded. |
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Title: SB 1343 – Mandated sexual harassment prevention training for non-supervisors (1 ½ hour) Presenters: Human Resources This session is for non-supervisors such as faculty, department chairs, classified staff, seasonal and temporary employees. This interactive session will cover sexual harassment, unlawful discrimination, abusive conduct, and Title IX. It also addresses emerging issues, and your rights in the workplace! Completing this session satisfies California state mandate that all employees complete this training at least once every two years. SMC’s current two-year compliance cycle is 2023/2024. This is a great time to use this is opportunity to fulfill your legal obligation and to ask questions. Please note: * You must be present for the whole time to meet your obligation at SMC * A certificate of completion will be sent to you after completing the course Tags: Training, Classified Professionals, Faculty |
This session will be on Zoom only and was not recorded. |
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Energize & relax Presenters: Katelyn Qualey A balancing yoga session that will be accessible for all! We'll move, breathe and feel good in this light-hearted practice. Tags: Wellness, Classified Professionals, Faculty, Administrators |
CPC 304/308 This session will be on-campus only and was not recorded. |
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New Faculty Institute meet & greet: Sneak preview to overcoming common challenges as new faculty Presenters: New Faculty Committeeand past New Faculty Institute participants(joined by the EpiCenter Faculty Leads). Light refreshments will also be provided by Academic Senate. This workshop is an opportunity for new faculty to converse with existing faculty (and past New Faculty Institute participants) about how they overcame common challenges during their first year at SMC. Come to say hello, or feel free to come with questions and course materials (such as current syllabi). This active workshop is a chance to ask questions, gather answers, receive feedback, and/or learn more about how the New Faculty Institute (hosted by the Academic Senate's New Faculty Committee) can support you during this year. Here are just a few topics that faculty will be prepared to address: Work-Life Balance, Teaching/Creating a New Course, Juggling Five Courses, Tenure Track Process/Materials, Transitioning from Part-Time to Full-Time, Building a Classroom Community, Getting to Know Your Students, Fostering a Classroom Culture That is Equity-Centered (Starting with your Syllabi). Tags: New Faculty Institute, Faculty |
Join us in the EpiCenter The EpiCenter is located in the Media Center building on Pearl Street, (formerly the Center for Teaching Excellence). You can also join online. This session was not recorded. |
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The Pan African Alliance NCORE debrief Presenters: Jermaine Junius, Ph.D., LCSW; Kristin Ross, VP of the Pan African Alliance The Pan African Alliance executive leadership will host an NCORE debrief to discuss equity issues at SMC that impact Black employees and students. This discussion will draw on workshop/conference sessions attended and will be a safe space exclusively open to SMC Pan African Alliance members only. NCORE conference attendance is NOT a pre-requisite for session attendance. Tags: Exclusively open to SMC Pan African Alliance members only. |
HSS 105 This session will be on-campus only and was not recorded. |
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Did you know? Services for you at the SMC Library! Presenters: Roxana Cruz, Librarian; Luz Badillo, Librarian; Evelyn Chantani, Librarian; Joe Metzger, Library Assistant The SMC Library is not only for students. Learn about the library services and resources that are available to support you as staff, faculty, and managers. Tags: Classified Professionals, Faculty, Administrators |
HSS 104 This session will be on-campus only and was not recorded. |
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Invisible Injuries: Imposter Syndrome and Compassion Fatigue. Presenter: Arianne J. Toves, MPA. Arianne Toves is an Educational Trainer working to equip, empower and educate individuals and organizations on the principles and practices of Behavioral Change Management and Organizational Leadership. More details about Arianne Toves below. Description: Compassion Fatigue occurs when someone in a caregiving/support role begins to suffer burn-out as a direct result of over-caring for the complex needs of others. Our confidence can shift with our accomplishments, and the responsibilities we carry can become overwhelming. Studies show being satisfied at work leads to feelings of personal fulfillment and professional contentment. Come learn how to manage the roles and responsibilities you have within the framework of Interdependence, and why the Imposter Syndrome can sabotage your satisfaction and lead to Compassion Fatigue. More about Arianne Toves: Arianne has worked within the Mental Health and Educational fields as a Counselor and Certificated Teacher and most recently stepped into a role within the 988 National Suicide and Prevention Hotline. Arianne holds an Associate of Communications degree, Bachelors of Psychology and a Masters of Public Administration from USC, along with a Single Subject Teaching Credential and is a Certified Mental Health Counselor. Arianne is the proud mother of three children and resides in Clovis, CA where she spends her free time watching her youngest son play competitive men’s volleyball and volunteers within the community. Tags: Classified Professionals |
HSS 165 This session will be on-campus only and was not recorded. |
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ChatGPT Workshop Presenter: Keith Graziadei A discussion of all things related to ChatGPT. This session was a conversation and dialogue where faculty gathered to share their experiences with ChatGPT. Tags: Faculty |
This session was recorded on June 2, 2023. |
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SMC--How the Sausage is Made! What Adjuncts need to know about the Academic Senate, Faculty Association and Administration Presenters: Catherine Matheson & Marianne Borgardt Come to this Zoom presentation to learn more about how these important entities affect you, your students and the functioning of the college. Gain a better understanding of how SMC is evolving and hear about the possibilities for getting involved beyond the classroom. Tags: Adjunct Faculty |
View What Adjuncts need to know about the Academic Senate, Faculty Association and Administration This session was recorded on March 16, 2023. |
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Healthy boundaries and how to set them Presenter: Emily Hernandez, EASE Everyone can use some guidance, coaching and knowledge on how to set healthy boundaries. This is with EASE and their partner CALM. |
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Increasing student engagement with Pronto Presenter: Pronto CSR, Sydney Dustson Are you in need of a better way to communicate with your students? Learn how to increase student engagement using Pronto, a chat tool integrated right into Canvas. Pronto makes it easy to communicate with your students, allows students to communicate and collaborate with each other, and satisfies our RSI requirements while creating a safe, inclusive, and equitable community for us all. |
View Increasing student engagement with Pronto You will need to login to Canvas for this link to work. |