Moorpark College is committed to Professional Development through a dialogue-rich environment supporting inspiration, motivation, and culture. Let us know if you are planning a professional development activity by sending details to
Beth Gillis-Smith, Faculty Tri-Chair, Gabby Chacon, Classified Professional Tri-Chair and Brian Burns, Professional Development Coordinator to get assistance and have event posted here.
RESOURCES
Helpful Links & Tips
- At-Risk: How do I help a Student I'm Worried About? A Faculty & Staff Resource for California Community Colleges can be found at this CCC site
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Moorpark Instructional Technology & Distance Education training information can be found at MCDE website
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Lynda.com Software Training & Tutorials can be found in MyVCCCD in the Work Life tab under My Applications.
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Shared Materials and Resources for Teaching (SMART), an archive of sabbaticals and best practices from Moorpark faculty, is located in MC Share. Login information for MC Share is located in the Faculty Quicklinks of the MyVCCCD Faculty tab.
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Teaching for Success login information can be found in the Faculty Quicklinks of the MyVCCCD Faculty tab.
- Faculty information about ACCESS and students with disabilities can be found on the ACCESS site.
CHARTER: The Professional Development Committee makes recommendations on the direction of professional development activities for full-time and part-time faculty and staff, including:
- Plan, implement, and assess fall and spring faculty professional development (Flex) activities
- Plan, implement, and assess classified staff professional development opportunities
- Coordinate, promote, and assess college-wide professional development activities in conjunction with other College departments and programs in alignment with the Educational Master Plan
- Evaluate applications and award professional development funds to faculty; funds to be considered are limited to those monies identified in the AFT Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Evaluate applications and award other funds provided to the professional development committee
Membership
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Co-Chair Dean |
Howard Davis |
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Co-Chair Classified |
Gabby Chacon |
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Co-Chair Faculty |
Elizabeth Gillis-Smith |
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PD Coordinator (no-vote) |
Brian Burns |
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Instructional Design Technologist |
Michael Ashton |
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(Alt: Tracie Bosket) |
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English, Learning & Student Life |
Tracy Tennenhouse |
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Physical Science & Career Ed |
Farisa Morales |
Dean |
tbd |
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Brian Swartz |
Student Rep |
tbd |
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Arts, Media, & Comm Studies |
Beth Megill |
Academic Senate |
Erik Reese |
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Allison Bowman |
Classified Senate |
Kelly Little |
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Counseling & Student Support |
Samantha Zaldivar |
Classified Senate |
Matthew Spinneberg |
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Pablo Diaz |
AFT Rep |
Michael Bryant |
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EATM, Life & Health Sciences |
Dalila Sankaran |
SEIU Rep |
tbd |
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Bus, Child Dev Languages, Behavioral and Social Sciences |
Perry Martin, Jr. |
Health, Athletics, Kinesiology, ACCESS, Math, Library, DE |
Katrina Topolinski |
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Rex Edwards |
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Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities
Below, please find a list of up-coming professional development opportunities.
Please check back frequently as this page will be updated with new info as it becomes available.
Have an item you’d like to add to the list? Please email the Professional Development Coordinator, Brian Burns
Professional Development Opportunities Spring 2021
March 5
SLO Open Hour
This meeting is an open office hour regarding SLOs at Moorpark to answer your specific questions about SLO language, planning assessments, and using eLumen.
Come to Friday's open First Friday SLO Office Hour
March 5, 2021
10-11 AM
Rachel Beetz Zoom Meeting room:
https://cccconfer.zoom.us/j/98215875168
March 18
CTE Professional Development Opportunity
Thursday, March 18, 10:00 - 11:00 am ASCCC Webinar: Fine Arts, Performance, and Technology
Ventura County Colleges Anti-Racism Alliance – From “Just Is” to “Justice”: The Need to Institutionalize Anti-Bias and Anti-Racist Training -- 1:30-3:00
Please join us for a presentation by colleagues in higher education across Ventura County focused on the need to institutionalize ongoing Anti-Bias and Anti-Racist Training on Thursday, March 18. Presenters will share a variety of training approaches that have been deployed at colleges and universities in Ventura County. Sponsored by the Ventura County Colleges Anti-Racism Alliance (VCCARA). Please see flyer
Register link: https://cccconfer.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEodu6opzIiHdUV9eX-YEIeSHU9pIJaFxOC
March 19
SLO Round Table 12:00-1:30pm
Struggling with SLOs?
- Join us in a round table session where we discuss methods we are using to collect SLO Data.
- Please bring any examples of questions and methods you use to collect SLO data.
- Informal, fun, and friendly!
Zoom Link Here!
https://cccconfer.zoom.us/j/97329574168
Hosted by Danielle Vieira
SLO Committee Co-Chair
March 22
Gaining Perspectives Workshop Series
Monday, March 22, 2021: Expression and Equity (4-6pm): CCCCONFER.ZOOM.US/J/92829715215
Info about the workshop series:
During this workshop series, Dean Monica Garcia and Dr. Katie Booth will facilitate opportunities for all members of our Division to unite in courage and level up as we work towards the shared goal of seeing justice permeate all aspects of our campus community and beyond it. We will work t to gain new perspectives on
- Culturally Intelligent Pedagogy and how to implement it into activities, assignments, and student support;
- Linguistic Prejudice and how to combat it and assess students’ spoken and written work in an asset-minded way that amplifies our students’ voices;
- Grades, Grading, and Assessment practices that prioritize and reflect equity and student success.
By reading, watching, and listening alongside expert scholars, activities, and colleagues that are also focalizing this work, we will learn in activities-based workshops together, coming together in the spirit of community and the larger goal to do the best we can to support our students and help launch educated, empowered individuals into a just local, national, and global world.
For further info and to get involved, please email Dr. Katie Booth at kbooth@vcccd.edu
March 24
Teaching Women and Men of Color Advocates (TWMOCAs)
General Assembly Meeting
1:00-2:30pm
Please see attached flyer
March 25
CTE PD Opportunities
Thursday, March 25, 8:30 - 10:00 am CTE WorkGroup Monthly Meeting
Thursday, March 25, 3:00 - 4:00 pm ASCCC Webinar: CTE Faculty Diversification
Classified Professionals Workshop
03/25/21, 2-3 pm “Better Together” with Victoria Ashford (MC Classified Professional Development Committee). Please see attached flyer
Zoom link: https://cccconfer.zoom.us/j/92604767306
For questions or further info, please contact Gabby Chacon at gchacon@vcccd.edu
March 27
Silence is Violence: Unpacking and Addressing Anti-AAPI Violence. - Free webinar Sat, March 27, 1 PM
You are invited to a FREE Zoom webinar.
When: Saturday, Mar 27, 2021 01:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Silence is Violence: Unpacking and Addressing Anti-AAPI Violence.
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/.../reg.../WN_xrS4bCoVTiSw5TQXgofQ7w
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Sponsored by The Coalition, with panelists from African American Male Education Network and Development (A2MEND), Asian Pacific Americans in Higher Education (APAHE), and California Community College Organización de Latinx Empowerment Guidance & Advocacy for Success (COLEGAS).
March 30
Classified Professional Workshop
03/30/21, 8:30-10 am Working Remote Best Practices (District Classified Professional Development Committee) (invitations already sent through Outlook calendar).
For questions or further info, please contact Gabby Chacon at gchacon@vcccd.edu
April 7
SPORTS AND CIVIL RIGHTS
On Wednesday, April 7 at 5:00 pm, MC’s Student Health Center (SHC), Athletics Department, and Associated Students will be presenting a webinar entitled “Social Justice in Sports: The Impact of Racism and Discrimination in College Sports.” Led by SHC Postdoctoral Fellow Dr. Elmer Guardado, this talk will highlight the relationship between sports and civil rights, introduce the history of student athletes and institutional oppression, and provide students with mental health resources and guidance for how they might get involved in their campus communities. Join Dr. Elmer Guardado and representatives from MC Athletics and ASMC: bit.ly/30WZVD1
April 12
Professional Development Series for Using Virtual Tools
Please join Michael Ashton as he kicks off the Professional Development Series for Using Virtual Tools. The live webinar will occur every 2 weeks, beginning April 12, 2021, from 12 pm to 1 pm.
April 13
Multicultural Day
Since Multicultural Day is an alternative day of instruction, faculty and staff are encouraged to take part in the day’s events as well!
April 16
CTE Professional Development Opportunity
Friday, April 16, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm SCCRC Regional Adult Education Meeting
April 19
Gaining Perspectives Workshop Series Monday, April 19: Equity-Minded Grading Practices (4-6pm): CCCCONFER.ZOOM.US/J/96466168514
Workshop info:
During this workshop series, Dean Monica Garcia and Dr. Katie Booth will facilitate opportunities for all members of our Division to unite in courage and level up as we work towards the shared goal of seeing justice permeate all aspects of our campus community and beyond it. We will work t to gain new perspectives on
- Culturally Intelligent Pedagogy and how to implement it into activities, assignments, and student support;
- Linguistic Prejudice and how to combat it and assess students’ spoken and written work in an asset-minded way that amplifies our students’ voices;
- Grades, Grading, and Assessment practices that prioritize and reflect equity and student success.
By reading, watching, and listening alongside expert scholars, activities, and colleagues that are also focalizing this work, we will learn in activities-based workshops together, coming together in the spirit of community and the larger goal to do the best we can to support our students and help launch educated, empowered individuals into a just local, national, and global world.
For further information or questions, please email Dr. Katie Booth at kbooth@vcccd.edu
April 21
Book Discussion from Child Development Faculty
6:30-8:30pm
Anti-Racist Baby -- by Ibram X. Kendi
Please email Beth Gillis-Smith (esmith@vcccd.edu) for further info!
April 22
CTE Professional Development Opportunity
Thursday, April 22, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Virtual Contract Education Summit(Free!)
April 26-30
Black Student Success Week
Registration is now open for Black Student Success Week's daily webinar series: The Black Hour. Throughout the week, April 26-30th, The Black Hour will share insights and approaches for improving student success among Black and African American students at California’s community colleges. Webinars will be held from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. and are open to California Community College administrators, staff, faculty, practitioners, and students.
- MONDAY, APRIL 26 | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Follow the Money: Unapologetically Supporting Black Students
- TUESDAY, APRIL 27 | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
The ADT Journey for African American Students
- WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28 | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Equity and Black Representation in Higher Education Leadership
- THURSDAY, APRIL 29 | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
A Legislative Briefing: Actively Advocating for Black Student Success
- FRIDAY, APRIL 30 | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
The Cost of Freedom: “Speaking Up to Diversify the Faculty Ranks”
April 27
Professional Development (Flex) Day
Information Coming Soon!
April 28 & 29
CCC LGBTQ+ Summit
Early bird rate is $75
Apply for fee waiver by March 15
https://web.cvent.com/event/0c0d1ab6-c7b9-4d45-9389-c0027eb7b17a/summary
April 29
CTE Professional Development Opportunities
Thursday, April 29, 8:30 - 10:00 am CTE WorkGroup Monthly Meeting
Thursday, April 29 - Friday, April 30, 6:00 am - 3:00 pm ACTE Annual Hybrid Work-Based Learning Conference ($300 Register by 4/26! CTE Funding Available)
April 30
CTE Professional Development Opportunities
Friday, April 30 - Saturday, May 1 ASCCC Career Noncredit Education Institute (Links to an external site.) ($50 Register by 4/24! CTE Funding Available)
Faculty Inquiry Group (FIG) Book Discussion: bell hooks Teaching Community
11:00am-1:00pm
Everyone is welcome to join the FIG in a lively discussion of this timely and important book on pedagogical philosophy and approach.
For info and questions, please email Beth Gillis-Smith (esmith@vcccd.edu)
Zoom link:
https://cccconfer.zoom.us/j/7767770084
Free copy of the book here
May 10
Gaining Perspectives Workshop Series Monday, May 10: Summer Dreams of Equity (4-6pm): CCCCONFER.ZOOM.US/J/97097359702
Workshop series info:
During this workshop series, Dean Monica Garcia and Dr. Katie Booth will facilitate opportunities for all members of our Division to unite in courage and level up as we work towards the shared goal of seeing justice permeate all aspects of our campus community and beyond it. We will work t to gain new perspectives on
- Culturally Intelligent Pedagogy and how to implement it into activities, assignments, and student support;
- Linguistic Prejudice and how to combat it and assess students’ spoken and written work in an asset-minded way that amplifies our students’ voices;
- Grades, Grading, and Assessment practices that prioritize and reflect equity and student success.
By reading, watching, and listening alongside expert scholars, activities, and colleagues that are also focalizing this work, we will learn in activities-based workshops together, coming together in the spirit of community and the larger goal to do the best we can to support our students and help launch educated, empowered individuals into a just local, national, and global world.
For further information or any questions, please email Dr. Katie Booth at kbooth@vcccd.edu
June 17
CTE Professional Development Opportunity
Thursday, June 17 - Saturday, June 19 ASCCC Faculty Leadership Institute ($200 Register by 5/17! CTE Funding Available)
July 7
CTE Professional Development Opportunity
Wednesday, July 7 - Friday, July 9 ASCCC Curriculum Institute (More Info Coming Soon!)
Upcoming!
Fall Professional Development (Flex) Week
8/10/21-8/13/21
Register for OER and Ethnic Studies/Social Justice Studies - Friday, April 2, 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Register for OER and Sociology - Friday, April 2, 11:45 am - 12:45 pm
Register for OER and Physics - Friday, April 2, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Register for OER and Hospitality Management - Friday, April 9, 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Register for OER and Business - Friday, April 9, 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Register for OER and Child Development - Friday, April 9, 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Register for OER and Math - Friday, April 9, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Register for OER and Political Science - Friday, April 16, 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Register for OER and Administration of Justice - Thursday, April 22, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Register for OER and English - Friday, April 23, 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Register for OER and Chemistry - Friday, April 23, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Register for OER and Biotechnology - Friday, April 23, 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Register for OER and Communication Studies - Friday, April 23, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Register for OER and History - Friday, April 30, 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Register for OER and English as a Second Language - Friday, April 30, 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Register for OER and Spanish - Friday, April 30, 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Register for OER and Economics - Friday, April 30, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
April 27, 2021 Professional Development Day
Moorpark College
Spring Professional Development (Flex) Day
April 27, 2021
Schedule at-a-Glance
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8:30-9:45 |
Zero Textbook Cost Information |
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10:00-11:15 |
Making PDF Documents Accessible |
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11:30-12:30 |
Implementing Cultural Spaces on Campus |
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12:30-1:00 |
Lunch Break |
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1:00-2:15 |
Enhancing Teaching with Creativity |
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Rescuing Your Zoom Videos! |
Detailed Schedule:
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8:30-9:45 |
Zero Textbook Cost
Please join us for an important discussion about the Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) program and ways you can help remove or alleviate the textbook cost barrier to success. Funding and support will be available over the coming year to assist faculty in converting their courses to a Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) designation. In this session, we will review our ZTC project plans and the funding application process. Additionally, an overview of the search, integration, and adoption process will be discussed.
Facilitator: Cynthia Sheaks-McGowan |
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10:00-11:15 |
Making PDF Documents Accessible
Carve out new skills with the SHARP PDF accessibility technique and Microsoft PowerPoint. Bring your event flyers or PDF handouts to design with accessibility in mind.
Facilitator: Matthew Spinneberg |
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11:30-12:30 |
Initiative to Implement Student Cultural Spaces on Campus
The Ventura County Colleges Anti-Racism Alliance will provide an overview of research on the relationship between campus multicultural centers or similar spaces and students’ sense of belonging and retention. Best practices and lessons learned from other California Community Colleges on their implementation of multicultural centers will be introduced, as will feedback from BIPOC or other marginalized students regarding their need for communal student spaces.
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1:00-2:15 |
Enhancing Teaching with Creativity
Facilitators: Beth Megill and Clare Sadnik
Put your creativity to the test in this session focused on differentiating between creativity and problem solving as it exists in our lives and in our industries. Participants exercise their creative potential in small tasks that require big thinking. This session is focused on the nuts of bolts of thinking outside of the box and how to cultivate it in our students.
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2:20-3:35 |
Rescuing Your Zoom Videos
Your ZOOM Recordings are in danger, what can you do to save them? This session will introduce alternative video hosting platforms, explain video migration steps, and provide guidance on use-cases.
Facilitators: Tracie Bosket and Michael Ashton |
