PDA Day Event Schedule
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 8:00am - 8:30am | Welcome Reception |
| 8:30am-10:00am |
Opening Program/Tauzer Lecturer (Burbank Auditorium) |
| 10:20am - 11:50am | Session I Workshops - 1.5 hour session |
| 11:50am - 12:50pm | Lunch Break (Bertolini Dining Commons) |
| 12:50pm - 2:20pm | Session 2 Workshops - 1.5 hour session |
| 2:20pm - 2:40pm | Break |
| 2:40pm - 4:10pm | Session 3 Workshops - 1.5 hour session |
| 12:50pm - 4:10pm | Session 4 Workshops - 3 hour session |
Tauzer Lecture 8:30AM-10:00AM
Spring 2024 Opening Program/Tauzer Lecture
The Transformation of the Spanish Language: A Virtual Trip Around the World
Presented by Spring 2024 Tauzer Lecturer, Dr. Araceli Osorio
Presentation on gaining an understanding of some of the amazing linguistic variations that exist in various Spanish-speaking countries. This will assist in gaining additional knowledge and an appreciation of the rich complexity of Spanish spoken in each region. (Be ready for a surprise element of commonality!)
Tauzer Lecture Recording Link: Tauzer Lecture Recording
Session 1: 10:20 AM - 11:50 AM
Session #: S1:01
Title: SRJC Voices: Respecting our Past, Grounding our Present, and Realizing our Future.
Presenters: Dr. Angélica Garcia
Description: For the past 7 months, President Garcia has listened to over 30 sessions of classified professionals, faculty, managers, and student workers who shared their responses to the following questions: "What do I need to know? What is going well? What are the challenges? Your perspective can be at a department, division, District, and/or community level." This session will include key themes that emerged from President Garcia's learnings. The information shared during this session will be shared at a District level, so please do not worry or have "FOMO" about choosing another session. This workshop will be recorded for future viewing.
Location: Lindley 138, Link to Recording
Pathway: Diversity & Demographics, Teaching, Learning & Student Support, Technology, Leadership & Management Techniques
Session #: S1:02
Title: Career Education Forum
Presenters: Brad Davis, Rachel Smith, Kim Kinahan, Megan Rhodes, Jamie Longnecker, and Jenn Cox
Description: Topics Include: Perkins & Strong Workforce Grant info & processes; Advisory committees; LAEP; Apprenticeships; Work Experience. This workshop will be recorded for future. viewing
Session #: S1:03
Title: How to do Genealogy
Presenters: Denise D. Beeson
Description: Genealogy For Beginners- How to begin your research. This course is for a student preparing to learn about their familys' ancestry. It will cover how to organize and preserve documents, using online, i.e., databases as well as offline resources and establishing a methodology to research.
Session #: S1:04
Title: FYI - PGI
Presenters: Anna Brown, Mark Anderman, Erin Sullivan, K. Frindell Teuscher
Description: Come join the PGI committee to learn about the recent updates to the Professional Growth Increment (PGI) program. We'll discuss Article 21, the menu of activities that qualify for PGI, and the application process.
Location: Lindley 203
Pathway: General Interest
Session #: S1:05
Title: Mental Health of Latinx High School and College Students
Presenters: Rafael Vazquez Guzman
Description: In this workshop, we will present updated information about the current mental health status as well as use of alcohol/drugs among Latinx high school students in Sonoma County and the efforts to provide motivation and support to minimize suicide among 12 to 25 year olds.
Location: Lindley 204
Pathway: Wellness & Safety, General Interest
Session #: S1:06
Title: The Transformation of the Spanish Language: A Virtual Trip Around the World (Post-Tauzer Lecture Discussion)
Presenters: Dr. Araceli Osorio
Description: Follow-up discussion with Dr. Araceli Osorio on her Spring PDA Tauzer Lecture, "The Transformation of the Spanish Language: A Virtual Trip Around the World."
Location: Burbank Chong Studio Theatre
Pathway: General Interest
Session #: S1:07
Title: What is Articulation and What does it mean for your Courses?
Presenters: Kate Blackwell
Description:
Transfer Credit? General Education/CalGETC? C-ID? Articulation Agreements? Program Alignment? ADT's? Transfer Agreements? ASSIST?
WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN??? If you are unsure about all of the various credit opportunities that each of our transfer courses can have and how they can work for your department, our campus, and, most importantly, our students then do not miss this opportunity.
In this conversation we will review the various layers of course credit, the steps to propose, how to navigate all of the criteria and guidelines, and how a course can meet students transfer needs. We will also review the steps for developing or revising transfer courses and touch on the overall process and timeline, both internal as well as external.
The goal of this discussion is to have our Faculty walking away with a better understanding of Articulation and all of the many components that it includes and to provide further resources & tools to help with meaningful course development.
Location: Lindley 271
Pathway: Teaching Learning & Student Support
Session #: S1:08
Title: Financial Aid Updates
Presenters: Lauren Coburn, Margaret Mann, Rachael Cutcher
Description: The FAFSA has undergone a major facelift! Join us as we explore the changes and discuss how the changes will benefit our community and YOU! Join us to learn how you can support your students by understanding a bit more about financial aid.
Location: Lindley 306
Pathway: Teaching, Learning & Student Support
Session #: S1:09
Title: Sustainability Problems
Presenters: Sara Jones
Description: This talk will introduce you to some Sustainability Problems and give you ways to access these problems either through MOM or from a Word Document file. We will look at a statistics problem analyzing Air Quality Index (AQI), a finite math question on Recycling and Reuse, and a linear algebra problem on sea turtles.
Location: Lindley 211
Pathway: Diversity & Demographics, Teaching, Learning & Student Support, Technology, General Interest
Session #: S1:10
Title: Emergency Preparedness for the Workplace
Presenters: Dawn Carter
Description: This is for all persons working on any SRJC campus. Disasters, emergencies & potential emergencies will happen. There are simple actions you can take at the beginning of each semester to feel better prepared, and confident, when these situations occur. We will discuss these actions and how to empower your emergency mindset. There will be ample time for questions.
Location: Lindley 396
Pathway: Wellness & Safety
Session #: S1:11
Title: Picture Your Legacy
Presenters: J Mullineaux, Sarah Laggos, Breanne Beseda
Description: This will be a fun and interactive session to help campus colleagues identify and articulate their personal philanthropic values and interests. The session will create conversation, camaraderie, and community. Participants will acquire the tools to develop a personal giving statement to help guide and prioritize their philanthropic giving. Whether you are new to charitable giving or nearing retirement and revisiting your estate plan, this workshop is for you! We will be tapping into the right side of your brain and revealing how you aspire to be in the world. Limited to 24 participants.
Location: SRJC Foundation, Community Room (707 Elliot Avenue)
Pathway: Workplace Effectiveness & Interpersonal Skills, General Interest, Climate Change & Sustainability
Session #: S1:12
Title: Rising Scholars at SRJC
Presenters: Stacie Sather, Jessica Paisley, Hali Brenner, Matthew Domingos, Martha Pina, Jocelyn Arild, Meghan Murphy, Sonoma County Sherriff Office staff, Sonoma County Juvenile Probation staff
Description: An overview of Rising Scholars at SRJC including IGNITE, Second Chance, and Juvenile Justice program. How you can get involved and support the programs, students, and be an advocate for our currently and formally incarcerated students.
Location: Lindley 251, Zoom Link
Pathway: Diversity & Demographics, Teaching, Learning & Student Support, General Interest, Climate Change & Sustainability
Session #: S1:13
Title: How Did Precision Engineering Make Henry Ford's Assembly Line Possible?
Presenters: Dr. Susan Herring
Description: In modern society, we all count on the ability to go to the store and purchase a replacement piece when something breaks. However, this was not always the case. Precision engineering and statistical process control have effected modern society from the ability to replace a broken piece to the ability to insert a battery and know it will fit. In this talk, we will discuss the development of interchangeable parts starting in the late 1700's when Eli Whitney developed musket pieces so precisely that the pieces were interchangeable.
Location: Lindley 261
Pathway: Technology, General Interest
Session #: S1:14
Title: Hyflex Instruction: What, Why & How to Get Started
Presenters: Lauren Mitchell Nahas, Michael McKeever, Tara Jacobson
Description: This workshop will provide an introduction to Hyflex instruction, cover it's core principles and values, and provide attendees with resources and strategies to begin planning a Hyflex course. link to the DE HyFlex page
Location: Lindley 285, Zoom Link, Link to Recording
Pathway: Teaching, Learning & Student Support, Technology
Session #: S1:15
Title: SEIU Membership Meeting
Presenters: SEIU Classified Executive Council
Description: This session is for Classified Professionals. Come learn what your union is doing for you and bring questions for your union representatives.
Session #: S1:16
Title: Help Us Help You Help Them: International Student Success is a Team Sport!
Presenters: Becky Alvarez, Chris Grant, Amanda Mansfield
Description: The International Student Program is back at SRJC! As our enrollment grows, you will likely encounter more international students in your classrooms, departments, and applicant pools. But how much do you know about what they went through to get here, or what it's like to be here on student visa? We invite our campus partners to come and learn about the international student journey, basic immigration topics, intercultural communication/adjustment issues, and campus policies and procedures as they pertain to F-1 visa students. Whether you work in academic affairs, student services, or administration and finance, international student success is a team sport!
Location: Lindley 279
Pathway: Diversity & Demographics, Teaching, Learning & Student Support, General Interest, Climate Change & Sustainability
Session 2: 12:50 PM - 2:20 PM
Session #:S2:01
Title: What are the Job Duties of a Faculty Member??
Presenters: K. Frindell Teuscher, Sean Martin, Steven Kessler, Mark Ferguson, Ivan Tircuit
Description: Come join AFA leadership as they discuss Article 17 of the AFA contract about Job Descriptions. Come learn and ask questions about what the rights and responsibilities of faculty members are.
Location: Lindley 283
Pathway: Workplace Effectiveness & Interpersonal Skills, General Interest
Session #: S2:02 - Canceled
Title: Education Curriculum Collaborative
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Description: This workshop has been canceled as of 2/1/24.
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Session #: S2:03
Title: Yoga with fitSRJC
Presenters: Maleese Warner
Description: Gentle yoga stretching and exercise. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing. Beginners welcome! Bring a mat if you have one.
Location: Analy Village 640
Pathway: Wellness & Safety
Session #: S2:04
Title: Hour of Bliss
Presenters: Dr. Felicia Darling
Description: An Hour to breathe. we can breathe into nourishing points in our body. We can meditate while focused on the breathe. Do this sitting or lying down. Experience an hour of bliss in our busy lives and carry it into your day.
Session #: S2:05
Title: From First-Gen College Students to First-Gen Professionals
Presenters: Jesus Nieto, Daisey Cardenas, Jessica Zambrano, Lucero Jimenez Ceja
Description: This workshop is tailored to hold open conversations to discuss the unique challenges faced by first-generation professionals in navigating a path towards advancement in their professional spaces. Join us in community to share knowledge, exchange experiences, and collectively support our first-gen professionals.
Location: Lindley 296
Pathway: Diversity & Demographics, Leadership & Management Techniques, Workplace Effectiveness & Interpersonal Skills
Session #: S2:06
Title: Show & Tell!: What SRJC's Speech, Debate, and Performance Team Can Do For You and Your Students
Presenters: Dr. Joshua Hamzehee and Award-Winning SRJC Students
Description: The SRJC Forensics Speech, Debate, and Performance Team has a 100 year legacy of competitive success, student growth, and SRJC representation. This panel will share what we do by showcasing some amazing student speeches and breathtaking performances, all live!
Location: Garcia 101
Pathway: Diversity & Demographics, Teaching, Learning & Student Support, Workplace Effectiveness & Interpersonal Skills
Session #: S2:07
Title: Equity in the County of Sonoma
Presenters: Alegría De La Cruz, Pilar Garibay
Description: Join the County of Sonoma in adventures in Equity; at an individual, interpersonal and institutional level.
Location: Lindley 396
Pathway: Diversity & Demographics
Session #: S2:08
Title: Curriculum and Articulation Workshop
Presenters: Ann Foster, Kate Blackwell, Josh Adams, Chas Crocker
Description: Are you currently developing a course? Are you taking care of those pesky courses due for 6-year review or revising curriculum? This Curriculum Office Hour will allow you to bring what you are working on and get answers to specific questions you may have. Come meet with our Curriculum Team and the Articulation Officer to help fill in the blanks of Curriculum Development and Revision so you can move forward in the process.
Location: Lindley 271
Pathway: Teaching, Learning & Student Support, Technology
Session #: S2:09
Title: Excel can do WHAT?!?!
Presenters: Stephanie Dirks, Guy Tillotson
Description: Excel is a great tool for managing data. In this session, we will discuss how to set up useable data, turn that information into a table, and then manipulate the information using various functions. Come join us as we take your labor intensive tasks, add a bit of Excel magic and complete them in record time!
Location: Lindley 306
Pathway: Technology
Session #: S2:10
Title: The Justice System - A Look from Inside
Presenters: Joanie Dybach
Description: The U.S. criminal justice is a multi-billion dollar government system that impacts tens of millions of people each year, most visible and most known to the public through the police.
Location: Lindley 204
Pathway: Diversity & Demographics, Teaching, Learning & Student Support, General Interest
Session #: S2:11
Title: Harm Reduction and Narcan Training
Presenters: Jessica Paisley, Meghan Murphy, Students for Recovery
Description: We will share with the campus community what harm reduction is, and some of the local resources they and their students can utilize, talk about Narcan, the opioid epidemic in Sonoma County, and train everyone on how to use Narcan.
Location: Lindley 206, Zoom Link
Pathway: Diversity & Demographics, Teaching, Learning & Student Support, Wellness & Safety, General Interest
Session #: S2:12
Title: New Quizzes with Automated SLOs
Presenters: Smita Avasthi, Lauren Nahas, Rachel Spaeth
Description: Discover how you can use New Quizzes to connect SLOs to specific questions. The auto-graded quizzes will also collect SLO data without additional reporting.
Location: Lindley 141
Pathway: Teaching, Learning & Student Support
Session 3: 2:40 PM - 4:10 PM
Session #: S3:01
Title: Aikido as Self-Reflection and Humility
Presenters: Ginny Breeland, Pete Breeland
Description: The sincere practice of Aikido takes the practitioner far beyond mere physical improvement and self-defense. Aikido helps reestablish the mind and body connection that brings back balance, joyful freedom, and added confidence in life. In Ginny Breeland's words, Aikido trains us always keep ourselves in check and reexamine exactly what we might think we know.Therefore, the practice of Aikido strengthens the soul through lifelong learning, constant and continuous refinement (Kaizen), balance, joy, metacognition, and modesty. Come and join us for a practice of Aikido which will focus on creating self-reflection and humility.
Location: Analy Village 645
Pathway: Wellness & Safety, General Interest
Session #: S3:02
Title: AI & Authentic Assessment: Towards a Coherent Approach
Presenters: Lauren Mitchell Nahas, Lisa Beach
Description: This workshop will discuss authentic assessment strategies designed to discourage AI-based plagiarism, policies and strategies to address the role of AI in the college classroom, and EdTech tools that are helpful in this context. The overall objective is to discuss ideas and offer examples that faculty can implement to address AI-generated content. Link to the DE AI Resources page , Link to the demonstration Canvas shell, A La Carte Resources
Location: Lindley 285, Zoom Link, Link to Recording
Pathway: Teaching, Learning & Student Support, Technology
Session #: S3:03
Title: Walking Tour of Departments and SRJC Historical Informational/ (Caring Campus)
Presenters: Debbie Weatherly, Steve Morris, Linda Jay, Kyle Wallstrum, and Araceli Vazquez
Description: Join an open, informative conversation with someone who has been on the inside for 50 years.
Location: (Weather Permitting) Meet in front of Burbank Auditorium by the Cork Tree
Pathway: Teaching, Learning & Student Support, Workplace Effectiveness & Interpersonal Skills, General Interest
Session #: S3:04
Title: Chair Yoga (optional mat)
Presenters: Dr. Felicia Darling
Description: Strengthen, lengthen, and stabilize in this gentle Chair Yoga class on zoom. Do poses sitting on a chair or standing with chair for support. The cool down can be done on the chair or on a mat. Build strength, length, and stability during this slow, breathing-aligned Yoga session. Please use a dining, folding or office chair. You may also use a cushion, rolled blanket/towel, and strap and block if you have them.
Session #: S3:05
Title: Spring Vision Board
Presenters: Lynn Ellerbrock
Description: Let your creativity flow and create a spring vision board. Envision the future you want, put it on paper, and make it your reality! A dream board or vision board is a collage of images, pictures, and affirmations of one's dreams and desires, designed to serve as a source of inspiration and motivation. In this workshop, we will be gluing cut-out pictures and words from magazines onto poster boards. There will be an opportunity to share our boards at the end, if you feel comfortable doing so. Vision boards help us gain self-awareness and self-reflect on what is important to us. They can help us imagine what a positive future could look like. Imagining a positive future is a helpful way to increase positive emotions and optimism. And positive emotions often create opportunities and increase the chances of success. Whether this is something you wholeheartedly believe, are completely skeptical about, or just want to play with scissors and glue, come check it out! At the very least, it will help build community in a relaxing atmosphere.
Location: Lindley 296
Pathway: Wellness & Safety, Workplace Effectiveness & Interpersonal Skills, General Interest
Session #: S3:06
Title: Spring SLO workshop
Presenters: Smita Avasthi, Emily Schmidt
Description: Have you been asked to complete an SLO this spring? If so, this workshop is for you. We will help you tie your SLOs to your assignments so you can collect the data you need.
Location: Lindley 141
Pathway: Teaching, Learning & Student Support
Session 4: 12:50 PM - 4:10 PM
Session #: S4:01
Title: Hazardous Materials Spill Response
Presenters: Jordan Lankford, Doug Kuula
Description: This workshop will be covering what defines a chemical spill, how to identify what the hazardous material is, and how to neutralize the spill and clean it up, including PPE and best practices. We will also discuss who to contact and where to find the contact information; how to use our SDS Management system; what happens when someone is exposed to a hazardous material; and where emergency eyewash/shower stations are located.
Location: Kunde 201
Pathway: Wellness & Safety, Workplace Effectiveness & Interpersonal Skills
Session #: S4:02
Title: National Schools of Music Accreditation Process for SRJC Music
Presenters: Mark Anderman, Jody Benecke
Description: The SRJC Music Department will host a discussion for current SRJC Music Faculty with an invited representative of the NASM organization. The SRJC Music faculty will learn about the steps needed to earn accreditation through NASM and set goals for what that accreditation might achieve for the Music program at SRJC.
Location: Lindley 171
Pathway: Teaching, Learning & Student Support, Leadership & Management Techniques, General Interest
Session #: S4:03
Title: JumpStart Ed Plan Workshop Training
Presenters: Amanda Greene, Filomena Avila, Roberto Alvarado, Geoff Navarro, Liz Giron
Description: We are replacing our Coun 270's with a new JumpStart Onboarding process. This meeting will allow us to train faculty and staff within the Counseling Department and Outreach (in A&R) on the new Ed Plan Workshop and JumpStart Onboarding Process.
Session #: S4:04
Title: CPR First Aid
Presenters: Chris Lorange
Description: Basic skills in CPR and First Aid and AED (certificate not included).
Location: Kunde 103
Pathway: Wellness & Safety, General Interest
Session #: S4:05
Title: Exploring Shone Farm and Discovering Collaborations
Presenters: Johnny Campbell, Shawn Brumbaugh
Description: Come explore the SRJC's Shone Farm! Faculty will guide you through the farm to see the forest, vineyards, vegetables, pastures, facilities and more. This event will allow you to not only learn more about the SRJC's farm, but it will help you discover new ways to connect and collaborate with other faculty and even develop ideas on how to use Shone as a living laboratory for classes in any discipline. Meeting Time & Location: We will meet -- RAIN or SHINE ! -- at the Farm (7450 Steve Olson Ln) in front of main Pavilion at 1 PM. If you would like to carpool to Shone Farm from SRJC, we will meet in the Bech parking lot adjacent to Lark Hall at 12:30. What to Bring: Appropriate clothing and footwear for hiking the farm and forest. Trails will be muddy and may require navigating down wood debris due to the recent storm. Drinking water and snacks are also recommended.
Location: Shone Farm Pavillion, Classroom 1
Pathway: Teaching, Learning & Student Support, Wellness & Safety
Session #: S4:06
Title: Culturally Responsive Higher Education Curriculum
Presenters: Dr. LeeAnne McNulty, Rick Rantz
Description: Learn how to use the Culturally Responsive Higher Education Curriculum Assessment Tool, an evidence-based instrument that can be utilized by faculty members to determine the extent to which their curriculum is culturally responsive. Results can be used to strengthen or modify existing curriculum or to develop new curriculum.
Session #: S4:07
Title: Critical Incident Mindset
Presenters: Brandon Fleetwood
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.
Location: Kunde 101
Pathway: Wellness & Safety, General Interest
Session #: S4:08 - Cancelled
Title: SRJC Petaluma's Cultivating Community: Embracing Cultural Humility (Part One)
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Description: This workshop has been cancelled as of 2/9/24.
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PRE-RECORDED WORKSHOP: AVAILABLE ALL DAY
PRE:01
Title: Prevention of Sexual Harassment and Abusive Conduct
Presenters: Keenan
Description: All faculty members are required to successfully complete one (1) hour of sexual harassment and abusive conduct prevention training every two (2) years, available online on Professional Development Activities (PDA) days via the employee training portal, which may count as one and a half (1.5) hours toward the flex obligation. Faculty who choose to complete this flex obligation during Spring 2023 PDA will not be eligible to receive pay at the base hourly rate for this requirement. Associate faculty are assigned the training on the day preceding the first pay date of the semester and must complete the training by the semester flex deadline in which the training is assigned. Contract faculty are assigned the training by the first contract day of the fall semester and must complete the training by the spring flex deadline in the academic year in which the training is assigned.
Location: Online
Pathway: Diversity & Demographics, Leadership & Management Techniques, General Interest