Description: Learn how the SRJC Disability Cultural Center (DCC) supports students and staff.  This session will clarify how the DCC differs from DRD, explore ways to refer and collaborate, review resources offered by the DCC, and hear firsthand from students how the DCC goes beyond compliance and celebrates disability as a culture and identity.

Description: Description: Did you know that using video in your classes increases instructor presence, strengthens the instructor-student connection, and can help deter inappropriate AI use?  Join us to learn about all things video: how to use SRJC's video creation, editing and captioning tools; how to embed video in your classes; how to monitor video viewing; how to create video quizzes; and how to support student-created videos.

We recommend you download and log into the Canvas for Instructors mobile app before this workshop. Addition, this session will have hands on time and is being held in a computer lab, but bring your own laptop if you prefer that.

Description: Come learn about the Zero Textbook Cost and Open Education revolution at SRJC! Members of the Zero Textbook Cost Workgroup will discuss Open Educational Resources and other low cost options to reduce economic barriers of textbook costs for students. Textbook costs are a substantial barrier for the majority of students, confirming “textbook affordability as a redistributive justice issue and positioning OER as a potential avenue for realizing a more socially just college experience. (Jenkins et al., 2020)” 

Description: Workshop canceled by presenter.

Description: Attendees will learning about how SRJC defines institutional effectiveness, the process for identify data points in support of institutional effectiveness, and strategies for evaluating institutional effectiveness.

Description: This workshop is geared towards complete beginners in generative AI. We will cover a basic understanding of what generative AI is and why it’s generating a lot of buzz. Then, we will cover prompt engineering basics. Afterwards, we will work with prompts on various generative AI chatbots (ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, Claude, & Meta AI) to retrieve information or generate content (text, images, and video). We will finish by briefly exploring agentic AI and how to create basic custom chatbots. The goal of this workshop is to acquire generative AI and prompt engineering basics for personal and professional responsible use.

Description: Provide a basic understanding of the types of critical incidents you could encounter and strategies on how you can develop the mindset to deal with that encounter. An overview of District Polices role during a critical incident.

Description: Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming higher education — from streamlining grading and feedback to supporting student engagement, creativity, and critical thinking. This 90-minute introductory workshop is designed for faculty who are curious about how AI can enhance teaching and learning but don’t know where to begin. Participants will explore practical, ethical, and pedagogical dimensions of AI use in higher education. Through hands-on demonstrations and guided discussion, faculty will gain a foundational understanding of generative AI tools and leave with ideas for responsible, student-centered integration in their own courses.

Description: Participants will walk away from this session with more knowledge and skills about how to engage in an Empathy Circle and how to use them to support student success. As higher ed professionals, we speak at the sound of light and miss chances to truly hear each other and to feel heard. In this workshop we accomplish three goals: First, we practice mindful speaking and listening in a short Empathy Circle. Empathy Circles are part of the global empathy movement and involve a structured protocol for mindful communication. Second, we explore how to use Empathy Circles to mediate student conflict in and outside of the classroom. Hilleary Zarate will discuss a case study or two that illustrates how student conflicts and student-faculty conflicts can be mediated and resolved using Empathy Circles. Third, Felicia Darling will illustrate how to integrate Empathy Circles into classroom discussions. She’ll share how a brief Empathy Circle, a 30-second video, and the Mystery Number game helped students recognize the power of empathic communication in inquiry-based group learning—especially in mathematics.

Description: GenAI apps can empower researchers to discover topic connections and identify areas for further exploration. A new wave of research apps can help summarize sources and produce content in multiple formats, aiding in the synthesis of ideas. However, it is necessary to consider ethics and evaluate AI outputs for bias and accuracy. The presenters will focus on responsible research practices and academic integrity while exploring AI apps and tools relevant to students. The session will be organized to provide a hands-on research experience through the SRJC Libraries and offer possible research assignment design options for consideration.

Description: Per tradition, following the Tauzer Talk, attendees are invited to join in a post-lecture session designed to honor our Tauzer lecturer and keep the discussion going and ideas flowing.

Description: Canceled by Presenter

Description: This session provides an overview of SRJC’s transition from our current Student Information System (SIS) to Banner and the Bear Cub Hub. Participants will see a side-by-side comparison of the current Employee, Faculty, and Student portals and the future Bear Cub Hub experience. Attendees will have an opportunity to explore the Bear Cub Hub firsthand and will leave with a clearer understanding of where the project stands and what to expect next

Description: In this workshop, we will present information about the latest on ICE in our communities and the ways that we can all support in and outside the classroom. Students are not always participating in classes now due to fear for themselves and their families. Information will be presented on tools for support and handouts for distribution and posting.

Description: Know Your Rights! Are you a member of the LifeLong Learning Faculty? Please be informed of the contract that is in place with the District.

Description: This session is for Classified Professionals. Come learn what your union is doing for you and bring questions for your union representatives.

Description: Have you thought about going to Mexico? This session offers practical tips and insights to help you prepare and travel with confidence. We’ll cover essential topics such as travel planning, basic communication, cultural etiquette, health and safety considerations, and how to navigate transportation, money, and local customs. Whether you’re heading there for vacation, a cultural visit, or professional reasons, you’ll leave with helpful information to make your trip smoother and more enjoyable.

Description: Community colleges are more essential than ever — and the expectations are higher. This session highlights how SRJC Forward (formerly Guided Pathways) is moving from building structures to strengthening student outcomes. We’ll review progress on program maps and Academic/Career Exploration Pathways, revisit our framework and design principles, and engage in a hands-on activity applying them to a real student case. We’ll close by exploring the “next chapter” of this work and what it means for our college.

Description: Unlock powerful opportunities for differentiated instruction and Project-Based Learning in the language acquisition classroom. While focused on EMLS, this workshop is open to all educators interested in the implementation of AI for classroom applications. We will explore leveraging Google Workspace (Gemini, Notebook, Storybook), PlayLab, Suno, and API integrations, empowering students to use these tools to adapt to a variety of learning styles. We will also examine how these new technologies can assist us in course design—generating quizzes and custom HTML for Canvas pages that create scaffolded content, making information easier for students to process. Participants will leave with strategies to foster student-centered learning through guided classroom activities using 21st-century communication tools.

Description: This workshop is specifically designed for faculty in the Counseling department who will be using CRM Advise and Degree Works as their new ed planning system. 

Description: Building on the Thematic Learning Opportunity, this workshop will be focused on touring campus services and curriculum updates.

Description: This workshop will promote the use of brain-based teaching strategies to improve student classroom performance. Specifically, how and why line dancing can help students in their in class writing assignments.

Participants will learn three popular line dances: the electric slide, the bar song and miles on it.

Participants will also learn how to teach their students how to dance.

Finally, participants will understand the science of movement and higher cognitive function.