TENTATIVE Breakout Sessions Schedule- not final, check back often!
Check out our breakout sessions by clicking the yellow + signs below.
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Immigrants Are Welcome Here: Supporting Our Undocu+ Students Through Uncertain Times Presenters: Dream Resource Center Advisory Members: Marisol Moreno, Sara Nieves-Lucas, Jessie Garcia In an era of heightened immigration policy shifts and increased fear, our undocumented, mixed-status, and immigrant students face intense challenges that impact their ability to thrive academically and personally. This workshop is designed for all instructional and counseling faculty to gain a deeper understanding of the lived realities and anxieties stemming from recent federal immigration policies and raids. We'll explore practical, equity-centered tools and strategies to create inclusive classroom and counseling environments. By fostering supportive spaces, faculty can directly contribute to student retention, academic success, and overall well-being, empowering our students to persist despite external pressures. |
Room TBD. This session will not be recorded. |
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Faculty Studio Lab Open House: Explore, Connect, and Create! Presenters: The SMC DE Team: Tammara Whitaker, Ed.D. - Associate Dean, Online Services & Support, Distance Education Department, Matt Larcin, M.A. - Instructional and Universal Designer, Ashley Eutsey, M. Ed. - Senior Online Learning Services Specialist-Distance Education, Christine Miller, B.A. - Instructional Media Specialist & Willis Barton, B.A. - Online Learning Services Specialist Join us for an in-person Open House at the Faculty Studio Lab and discover how our cutting-edge technology and resources can help you elevate your online courses. This is your chance to: Connect with the DE Team – Have real-time conversations with our instructional design and multimedia technology experts to discuss your course-specific needs. See What’s New for Fall – Learn about tools and services that can save you time and improve student engagement. Book Your Fall Appointment on the Spot! – Secure your session with the DE team for
the upcoming semester before time slots are full. Tags: Distance Education, Faculty, Training: Software, apps |
Room: 3rd floor SSC, Academic Affairs Suite, S356 On campus only. This session will not be recorded.
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Recognizing Trauma and Crisis in the Classroom: strategies and resources Presenters: Julyssa Guevara, LCSW; Thaddeus Phillips, MSW Discuss recognizing students in crisis and navigating trauma related symptoms as a result of the sociopolitical climate and personal experiences. Will cover tangible steps on supporting students in crisis, resources available to those students, and how to access them. |
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2025-2028 - Student Equity Plan Progress Presenters: Llanet Martin, Silvana Carrion-Palomares This session will provide an overview of the draft 2025–2028 Student Equity Plan. As we prepare to socialize the plan and move it through the campus approval process in Fall 2025, this presentation offers an early opportunity to build campuswide awareness and gather feedback. Input from this session will help inform and strengthen the plan before it enters institutional governance review. Tags: Student experience, Equity, Good for all employee groups.
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On campus only. Room TBD. This session will not be recorded. |
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Precision Campus in Action: Hands-On Training for Classified Staff Presenters: Anne Marre Bautista (Research & Planning Analyst) and Yosief Yihunie (Senior Research Analyst) This hands-on workshop gives Classified Staff a clear, step-by-step guide to accessing student and course enrollment and outcomes data with confidence. With support from Institutional Research experts, you will: - Navigate the interface with ease - Pull the exact data you need - Save, share, and present your results Through real examples and interactive practice, you’ll walk away ready to put Precision Campus to work for you. |
On campus only. Room TBD. This session will not be recorded. |
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Slingshot- All of Your Books. None of the Hassle. Presenters: Duncan Lyle, Sam Wells, Mitch Heskel, Elease Juarez This is a new program out of the SMC Bookstore. All books and materials required by professors will be ready for students 1 week before the first day of class each semester. Students will be able to pay by using their book vouchers or cash/check/credit card. All books and materials for each course will be bundled and sold for only $32.00 per class unit (3 unit class = $96.00). |
Hyflex. Zoom link TBD. Room TBD. This session will be recorded. Check back in the weeks following Professional Development Day for the recording link! |
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The Mentor Mindset: "10-25, The Science of Motivating Young People," by David Yaeger Yaeger Presenter: Marlea Welton We often think of each generation we teach as being different in applying the correct attitude to engage students 100% in our classrooms. This recent book which came out last year is based on new cognitive research and decades of surveys, teaching, administration and observation by David Yaeger. It provides a remarkable research study which is extremely successful in crafting our teaching styles. |
On campus only. Room TBD. This session will not be recorded. |
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Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) Workshop and Q&A Tags: |
Online Only. Zoom Link TBD. This session will be recorded. Check back in the weeks following Professional Development Day for the recording link! |
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Lawsuits and Dissent: Defending Higher Education During a Time of Lawless Federal Actions Presenter: Robert M. Myers, Campus Counsel Federal immigration enforcement, demands to eliminate DEI, and bans on transgender participation in sports are some of the issues confronting higher education institutions. This workshop will survey recent federal actions and outline tools to defend the rule of law. Tags: All employee groups |
On campus only. Room TBD. This session will not be recorded. |
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Grant Writing 101: Understanding the Basics Presenters: Tracy Beidleman, Director of Grants and Nane Zadouri, Project Manager, Grants Join the Grants Office as we provide an overview of successful grant writing tips, researching funding sources and avoiding some common grant development mistakes. We will share details of the internal SMC grant approval process to begin your grant development journey and touch on grant guidelines and federal administrative requirements. |
Hyflex. Room TBD. Zoom link TBD. This session will be recorded. Check back in the weeks following Professional Development Day for the recording link! |
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Infobase Learning Cloud: Strategies for Dynamic Student Engagement Presenter: Alberto Romero, SMC Librarian Learning Cloud (Infobase): Available 24/7 from campus or home, Infobase Learning Cloud creates flexible learning opportunities that make it easy for learners to embrace technology and develop academic skills for success at school, at work, and in life. It's featured as a new database. Please note that our institution's authentication is required to access this database. |
On campus only. Room TBD. This session will not be recorded. |
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Burnout Prevention Presenter: Danilo Donoso This is an informative presentation to help reduce symptoms of burnout |
On campus only. Room TBD. This session will not be recorded. |
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When Does a Job Change become a Classification Issue? Presenter: Carol Long, Director of the Personnel Commission; Amy Gurjian, Classification and Compensation Manager Current and upcoming fiscal challenges are raising concerns from classified staff about potential changes to their job. When are changes in job duties considered significant enough to warrant classification changes, and potentially changes in salary? Personnel Commission staff will provide an overview of basic classification principles, and address the impact of both temporary and permanent job changes. |
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Learn How to Enhance Your LinkedIn Profile Presenters: Destiny Johnson and Esmeralda Martinez The presenters will share tips and strategies to enhance your LinkedIn profile. |
Hyflex. Zoom link TBD. Room TBD. This session will not be recorded. |
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Yes, SMC has a bachelor's degree Presenters: Di Xu, Orhan Basick, Marcus Thomas SMC’s only bachelor degree will soon be 10 years old. IxD alumni and current students talk about the impact of earning a bachelor’s degree at SMC. |
Hyflex. Zoom link TBD. Room TBD. This session will be recorded. Check back in the weeks following Professional Development Day for the recording link! |
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Recorded on November 21, 2024
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Title: Understanding Administrative Regulations and their impact in the Classroom Presenters: Beatriz Magallon, chair of the Academic Senate Student Affairs Committee and Vicenta Arrizon, EdD from the Counseling Department Description: This workshop covers how Administrative Regulations (AR's) impact your work in the classroom! This workshop addresses a wide range of AR's including grade notations, accommodations, and student disciplinary matters. There was also be discussion of policies and procedures regarding enrollment, financial aid, student petitions, and any other related faculty matters. Enhance your skills and knowledge regarding these matters to better support students.
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| Recorded on October 30, 2024 |
Title: The Equity-Minded Syllabus Presenters: Kat Trần Olvey, Briana Brickley and Steph Anderson from the Academic Senate Equity and Diversity Committee. Description: In this workshop, they explored how to transform your syllabus into a tool that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). They reviewed DEI fundamentals and the importance of equity-minded approaches, while offering practical strategies for making your syllabus more inclusive. Through hands-on activities, discussions, and a panel Q&A, participants gain a deeper understanding of how your syllabus can support student success. Rather than slides, the presenters used this website during their presentation. This website has all of the syllabus links included so that you can participate in the activities discussed in the workshop. Use the menu on the left-side of the website to follow along with their presentation. View The Equity-Minded Syllabus workshop(opens in new window) Note: The recording missed the first few minutes of the workshop where the group norms were established. The recording starts during the definition of terms. You can find the Group Norms and full information on DEI Fundamentals and Terms in the links on the left-side panel of the website linked above. The recording was paused during the breakout room syllabus discussion. |
| Recorded on September 19, 2024 |
Title: Academic Senate & You Presenters: Senate President Jamar London & Dr. Vicenta Arrizon, Academic Senate President-Elect Description: Watch this session to learn about the Academic Senate, its role and functions, what it can do for you and your professional development. Get involved! This event was recorded. View Academic Senate & You (opens in new window)
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