Professional Development

Time

Session Title

Location

8:30-9:00

Light Breakfast

Campus Center Patio

9:00-10:15

Welcome Back to Campus: Recovering and, Reconnecting

 https://vcccd-edu.zoom.us/j/96634744643

CCCR

10:30-11:45

Academic Honesty Interventions – Making Cheating Difficult

 https://vcccd-edu.zoom.us/j/91057526181

CCCR

10:30-11:45

Demystifying PDFs for Classified Staff

 https://vcccd-edu.zoom.us/j/94144063734

LLR 126

10:30-11:45

HyFlex Training

 https://vcccd-edu.zoom.us/j/96406951077

T 114

11:45-12:30

Lunch

Campus Center Patio

12:30-1:45

Peer Online Course Review (POCR) and Course Alignment

 https://vcccd-edu.zoom.us/j/91223815769

LLR 126

12:30-1:45

Starfish Training

 https://vcccd-edu.zoom.us/j/95844931807

T 114

2:00-3:15

Protect That Data! – Cybersecurity Awareness

 https://vcccd-edu.zoom.us/j/91640619694

CCCR

2:00-3:15

Alternatives to Microsoft Software

 https://vcccd-edu.zoom.us/my/mcitd

T 114

3:30-4:45

Demystifying PDFs for Instructional Faculty

 https://vcccd-edu.zoom.us/j/95418059992

LLR 126

3:30-4:45

How to Host a Webinar

 https://vcccd-edu.zoom.us/my/mcitd

T 114

8:30-9:00

Light Breakfast

Campus Center Patio

9:00-10:15

Program Planning

https://vcccd-edu.zoom.us/j/94562711860

LLR 126

10:30-11:45

Classified Senate Meeting

https://vcccd-edu.zoom.us/j/93798178414

CCCR

10:30-11:45

Curriculum Committee

https://vcccd-edu.zoom.us/j/91253922331

T 216

10:30-11:45

Enhancing Racial and Cultural Literacy

https://vcccd-edu.zoom.us/j/98302413299

T 114

11:45-12:30

Lunch

Campus Center Patio

12:30-1:45

Academic Senate Meeting

https://vcccd-edu.zoom.us/j/91542357635

CCCR

12:30-1:45

MC Reads

https://vcccd-edu.zoom.us/j/95976965432

T 216

12:30-1:45

Building Cultural Competency for Staff

https://vcccd-edu.zoom.us/j/95092791685

T 114

2:00-3:15

Out/Ally and SafeZone Essentials

https://vcccd-edu.zoom.us/j/94107891362

CCCR

2:00-3:15

Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) and OER Basics

https://vcccd-edu.zoom.us/j/96979495671

T 216

2:00-3:15

Career Center Event: M80 Internship Program – Faculty Adviser Info Session and Orientation https://vcccd-edu.zoom.us/j/97559591431

T 114

3:30-4:45

American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Meeting (3:30-4:30)

https://vcccd-edu.zoom.us/j/93682377166?pwd=R1R4V3VwZE8wV3dmMVpEcFAxcUdRdz09

CCCR

3:30-4:45

Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) Tools and Strategies-- Beyond the Basics

https://vcccd-edu.zoom.us/j/92362993327

T 216

3:30-4:45

Sabbatical Info

https://vcccd-edu.zoom.us/j/98330883853

T 114

5:00-7:00

Adjunct Faculty Information Session

 https://www.vcccd-edu.zoom.us/j/98789592987

CCCR

8:30-9:00

Light Breakfast

Campus Center Patio

9:00-10:15

Accreditation: Why, How, Who, When

https://vcccd-edu.zoom.us/j/92913164869

CCCR

10:30-11:45

Teaching Women and Men of Color Advocates (TWMOCAs)

https://vcccd-edu.zoom.us/j/93411593719

CCCR

10:30-11:45

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)

https://vcccd-edu.zoom.us/j/92994469796

T 114

11:45-12:30

Lunch

Campus Center Patio

12:30-1:45

Guided Pathways

https://vcccd-edu.zoom.us/j/98701941429

CCCR

12:30-1:45

Develop Your Personal Brand to Meet All Your Goals with Katy Goshtasbi

https://vcccd-edu.zoom.us/j/99907802381   

T 216

12:30-1:45

Addressing Sensitive Topics in the Classroom

https://vcccd-edu.zoom.us/j/98180718759

T 114

2:00-3:15

Equitizing the Curriculum

https://vcccd-edu.zoom.us/j/92424245775

CCCR

2:00-3:15

Creativity and Teaching

https://vcccd-edu.zoom.us/j/97908364056

T 216

2:00-3:15

Tenure Committee Training

https://vcccd-edu.zoom.us/j/93150702939

T 114

3:30-4:45

Returning to Campus Procedures

https://vcccd-edu.zoom.us/j/97533701741

CCCR

Tuesday August 10, 2021

Time

Session Information

8:30-9:00

Light Breakfast

Campus Center Patio

9:00-10:15

Returning to Campus: Healing and Community Building

Worried you’ve lost your social skills (or your comfort returning to “hard pants”)?  Don’t worry—you aren’t alone.  Join MC Student Health Center staff Dr. Elmer Guardado, Psychologist and Allison Barton, Coordinator to get some tips on a healthful return to campus and in-person collaboration with colleagues.  We can’t wait to see you!

Facilitators: Allison Case Barton and Elmer Guardado

Campus Center Conference Room (CCCR)

Zoom Link:  https://www.vcccd-edu.zoom.us/j/96634744643

10:30-11:45

Academic Honesty Interventions – Making Cheating Difficult

Some consider stopping cheating online an impossible task. It's not. This session focuses on different tools and techniques that empower faculty in their courses and help them provide assessment tools making it difficult for students to cheat. Learn how to tackle cheating using different methodologies and tools.

Facilitator: Loay Alnaji

Campus Center Conference Room (CCCR)
Zoom Link: https://www.vcccd-edu.zoom.us/j/91057526181   

10:30-11:45

Demystifying PDFs for Classified Professionals

A discussion and walkthrough of the PDF format. We will cover a break-down of PDF documents, PDF tools, accessibility requirements and PDFs containing form fields. This session will be especially focused on usage for Classified Professionals. 

Facilitators: Matthew Spinneberg and Alexander Rock Fredell

LLR 126

Zoom Link:  https://www.vcccd-edu.zoom.us/j/94144063734

10:30-11:45

HyFlex Training for Classrooms

Please join us to learn more about our fun and exciting new instructional tools that will enable us to better serve our students. HyFlex is a new instructional mode allowing us to offer flexible options for our students to participate in live on-ground class sessions even when unable to come to campus in person.

Facilitator: Tiffany Pawluk

T 114

Zoom Link: https://www.vcccd-edu.zoom.us/j/96406951077

11:45-12:30

Lunch

Campus Center Patio

12:30-1:45

Peer Online Course Review (POCR) and Course Alignment

We will discuss the role of POCR on our campus, the POCR process that has been established, and the projected timelines for course reviews.

Facilitator: Anasheh Gharabighi

LLR 126

Zoom Link: https://www.vcccd-edu.zoom.us/j/91223815769

12:30-1:45

Starfish Training

Starfish Connect is an online tool that makes it quick and easy to provide support and feedback for your students.  You can refer students to campus services, share a concern with a student or recognize great behavior.  After this training, faculty will be able to utilize the basic features of Starfish to efficiently connect students to services and support.

Facilitators: Nathan Bowen, Elizabeth Gillis-Smith, Priscilla Mora, Tiffany Pawluk, and Claudia Sitlington

T 114

Zoom Link: https://www.vcccd-edu.zoom.us/j/95844931807

2:00-3:15

Protect That Data! – Cybersecurity Awareness

Did you know that we block millions of threats to Moorpark College’s systems every month?  Protecting College data is critical and is everyone’s responsibility.  This session will give you many of the tools to help safeguard College and personal data against hackers.

Facilitator: Dan McMichael

Campus Center Conference Room (CCCR)

Zoom Link: https://www.vcccd-edu.zoom.us/j/91640619694

2:00-3:15

Alternatives to Microsoft Software

Description:

Applications like Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are among the most popular Office Productivity applications in the world.  As a result, there is a common expectation that student deliverables like presentations and papers must be completed using this specific software suite.  However, what happens when a student is faced with the decision of paying for expensive software (even with a student discount) or buying groceries?  This session will introduce other office productivity suites and demonstrate how to provide alternative pathways for course work that is normally completed using Microsoft Office programs.  This session also demonstrates how to apply criteria E1: Technology of the Peralta Equity Rubric.

Objectives:

Within this session, participants will learn how to:

• Discuss the variety of computer devices students use to connect to and engage in classes with.
• Identify alternatives to Microsoft Office applications and that devices they run on.
• Develop “universal” instructions describing how students can complete assignments using software applications of their choice.
• Explain how assignments completed using MS Office alternatives can be submitted in an MS Office Format.

Facilitator: Michael Ashton

T 114

Zoom Link: https://www.vcccd-edu.zoom.us/my/mcitd

3:30-4:45

Demystifying PDFs for Instructional Faculty

A discussion and walkthrough of the PDF format. We will cover a break-down of PDF documents, PDF tools, accessibility requirements and PDFs containing form fields. This session will be especially focused on usage by instructional faculty.

Facilitators: Matthew Spinneberg and Alexander Rock Fredell

LLR 126

Zoom Link: https://www.vcccd-edu.zoom.us/j/95418059992

3:30-4:45

How to Host a Webinar

Description:

Throughout the pandemic, webinars became an essential platform to maintain regular campus events while working remotely.  Through webinars, our community has been able to communicate information via regular campus updates, showcase student achievements and performances, welcome special guest speakers, and celebrate diversity through multicultural events.  Additionally, the webinar platform offers a high degree of security against “Zoom Bombing” compared to the more common meeting format.  Because of this versatility, demand for this resource remains high which is why Moorpark College is now offering training to both Staff and Faculty to become proficient in hosting their own webinar events.

Objectives:

Within this session, participants will learn how to:

• Describe the difference between a webinar and meeting
• Differentiate between Hosts, Panelists, and Attendees
• Ensure accessibility in all Webinar media and features
• Start, Record, and End a webinar
• Moderate interactive features (Q&A, Chat, and Raise Hand)

Facilitator: Michael Ashton

T 114

Zoom Link: https://www.vcccd-edu.zoom.us/my/mcitd

Wednesday August 11, 2021

Time

Session Information

8:30-9:00

Light Breakfast

Campus Center Patio

9:00-10:15

Program Planning

Facilitators: Oleg Bespalov, Kim Waters, Rocio Avina Cervantes

Please join our Program Planning leads for important information regarding the program planning process.

LLR 126

Zoom Link: https://www.vcccd-edu.zoom.us/j/94562711860

10:30-11:45

Classified Senate Meeting

All Classified Senate members are invited to take part in this important informational session facilitated by the Classified Senate Board Members. 

Facilitator: Linda Resendiz

CCCR

Zoom Link: https://vcccd-edu.zoom.us/j/93798178414

10:30-11:45

Curriculum Committee Meeting

Please join the Curriculum Committee Co-Chairs for an informative session on upcoming curriculum matters. Members of this year’s Curriculum Committee are required to attend; Department Chairs and academic administrators are encouraged to attend

Facilitators: Mary Rees, Letrisha Mai and Scarlet Relle

T 216

Zoom Link: https://vcccd-edu.zoom.us/j/91253922331

10:30-11:45

Enhancing Racial and Cultural Literacy

Please join English Professors Sona Dombourian and Michael Bryant to explore the following: 

• Are we unwittingly infusing our own presumptions about race and ethnicity into our teaching?

• How can we recognize our own limitations (experiential or educational) as we teach students to become aware of their own in an increasingly multicultural world?

• How can all academic disciplines address and promote cultural and racial literacy?

• How can unintended meanings hinder academic discourse and lead to misunderstandings about students' heritages and identities?

• How can we address the ways popular culture and traditional institutions of learning promote cultural ignorance even as they aim to elucidate?

Facilitators: Sona Dombourian and Michael Bryant

T 114

Zoom Link: https://vcccd-edu.zoom.us/j/98302413299

11:45-12:30

Lunch

Campus Center Patio

12:30-1:45

Academic Senate Planning

An Academic Senate Council planning session allows all faculty to suggest and prioritize items of academic and professional concern as an overview for the coming year’s business.  As well as discussion of the Academic Senate’s goals, the meeting will include a brief overview of participatory governance at Moorpark College, including an explanation of the faculty purview in the “10+1” in order to ground the Council’s work throughout the year.  Brown Act regulations will be discussed with particular attention to current suspensions that will soon end.  In addition, a Robert’s Rules primer will help provide background knowledge for Senate and Standing Committee members to be active participants.

Attendees: All faculty are invited including past, present, and future representatives on the Academic Senate Council, faculty co-chairs of our participatory governance committees, along with all full and part-time faculty wanting to contribute to the work of the Academic Senate and those benefiting from the basics of how meetings are conducted. 

Facilitator: Erik Reese

Campus Center Conference Room (CCCR)

Zoom Link: https://vcccd-edu.zoom.us/j/91542357635

12:30-1:45

MC Reads

Please join us to learn more about the reading groups that comprise the MC Reads project to enhance understanding and action on social and racial justice at Moorpark College.

In advance of the session, participants are invited to read the article “The Pandemic Made Me a Better Teacher”  by Thrity Umrigar.

Facilitators: Beth Gillis-Smith, Tracy Tennenhouse

T 216

Zoom Link: https://vcccd-edu.zoom.us/j/95976965432

12:30-1:45

Building Cultural Competency for Staff

This dialogue will explore the research and theory behind the importance of developing cultural competence in the classroom and student services settings. We will give participants useful strategies to implement so that we may better serve all of our students.  And it will be fun—so join us!

Facilitators: Deb Brackley, Allison Barton, Priscilla Mora

T 114

Zoom Link: https://vcccd-edu.zoom.us/j/95092791685

2:00-3:15

Out/Ally and SafeZone Essentials

Join us to learn a few basics about supporting students from the LGBTQ+ community in the classroom or student services areas.  This is a mini-version of the SAFEZONE ally training we hope all attendees will consider taking later this fall.

Facilitators: Jasmine Betka, Matthew Morgan, and Dena Stevens

Campus Center Conference Room (CCCR)

Zoom Link: https://vcccd-edu.zoom.us/j/94107891362

2:00-3:15

Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) & OER Basics 

Participants are invited to learn more about the Zero Textbook Cost program and its advantages for students and faculty. The session will include an overview of Creative Commons licenses, reference attributions, strategies for locating high-quality open education resources (OER), a demonstration by Danielle Kaprelian of our Library’s new textbook data base, Bibliu, and examples of different approaches to achieving a ZTC course designation. The session will conclude with information on funding opportunities for faculty to develop ZTC courses this year.  

Facilitator: Cynthia Sheaks-McGowan

T 216

Zoom Link: https://vcccd-edu.zoom.us/j/96979495671

2:00-3:15

Career Center Event: M80 Internship Program – Faculty Adviser Info Session and Orientation

Hello esteemed faculty – Please join us for this virtual session to learn about our premier internship program at Moorpark College. Learn how you can participate as an adviser for MC students in this contracted position. This session will include a brief program description, followed by the steps to apply, and we will conclude with the required training session to be activated as a new faculty adviser. This presentation will also serve as a refresher course for current faculty advisers who’ve requested this service.

Facilitator: Raul Torres Ambriz

T 114

Zoom Link: https://vcccd-edu.zoom.us/j/97559591431

3:30-4:30

American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Meeting

AFT 1828 Union Meeting: Negotiations information session. Meet the Chief Negotiator, learn about the team, and bring your negotiations priorities.

Facilitator: Hugo Hernandez

CCCR

Zoom Link: 

https://vcccd-edu.zoom.us/j/93682377166?pwd=R1R4V3VwZE8wV3dmMVpEcFAxcUdRdz09

3:30-4:45

Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) & OER Tools and Strategies - Beyond the Basics 

Faculty are initially attracted to using open education and zero-cost resources in their courses because they are freely accessible for students, but they later discover that open education offers additional benefits. This session will address the ways that OER can support equitable representation in course materials and how open pedagogy practices promote student engagement. Plus, Danielle Kaprelian will provide a brief overview of the Library’s Leganto tool for curating course resources and we will discuss strategies for providing print versions of OER texts. The session will conclude with information on funding opportunities for faculty to develop ZTC courses this year. 

Facilitator: Cindy Sheaks-McGowan

T 216

Zoom Link: https://vcccd-edu.zoom.us/j/92362993327

3:30-4:45

Sabbatical Information Session

Considering a sabbatical for the 21/22 school year or beyond? Please join us to learn more about this wonderful opportunity. This session will include an overview of the sabbatical application and highlight the technical review stage of the process.  Past sabbatical recipients will share their fascinating stories and experiences.

Facilitator Tiffany Pawluk

T 114

Zoom Link: https://vcccd-edu.zoom.us/j/98330883853

5:00-7:00

Adjunct Faculty Information Session

Adjuncts, this one’s for you!

Whether you are a new or current part-time instructor, you are welcome!

Come network with follow adjunct instructors and campus leadership while we enjoy a meal together (or you can join via Zoom) and discuss useful topics such as:

• Campus resources for instructors
• Opportunities for campus involvement
• Professional development
• Key student support services

Please RSVP here

Facilitator: Brian Burns

Campus Center Conference Room (CCCR)

Zoom Link: https://www.vcccd-edu.zoom.us/j/98789592987

Thursday August 12,  2021

Time

Session Information

8:30-9:00

Light Breakfast

Campus Center Patio

9:00-10:15

Accreditation: Why, How, Who, When

Our students’ degrees and certificates are valid because we are an accredited institution. As all campus stakeholders contribute to our learning community, you are invited to learn how you can be involved in our accreditation process and positively impact the future of our college in this vital discussion of the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges Institutional Self Evaluation Report (ACCJC ISER)

Facilitators: Oleg Bespalov, Priscilla Mora, Mary Rees, Erik Reese, Linda Resendiz

Campus Center Conference Room (CCCR)

Zoom Link: https://vcccd-edu.zoom.us/j/92913164869

10:30-11:45

Teaching Women and Men of Color Advocates (TWMOCAs) General Meeting

Please join our cross-disciplinary team as we work to close the equity gap and increase the campus' efforts to develop a sense of belonging in support of students of color at Moorpark College. The TWMOCAs, Teaching Women and Men of Color Advocates, aim to help Moorpark and all of its stakeholders become more culturally competent.

We support causes, proposals, and efforts of groups and individuals activity aimed at supporting our women and men of color. We are seeking further involvement from all Moorpark College faculty and staff to join the TWMOCAs in our efforts toward ushering a new era of student success and equity. We believe everyone should be a TWMOCA and we look forward to seeing you there!

TWMOCAs Core Members:

    Perry Martin Jr.
    Felix Masci
    Cynthia Barnett-Shelby
    Ranford Hopkins
    Tamarra Coleman
    Johnny Conley
    Tim Lumas
    Patricia Colman
    Jenna Patronete
    Shannon Macias
    Michael Ashton
    Rachel Messinger
    Veronique Boucquey

Campus Center Conference Room (CCCR)

Zoom Link: https://vcccd-edu.zoom.us/j/93411593719

10:30-11:45

 Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)

Everyone is welcome to this important discussion and update about Student Learning Outcomes.

Facilitators: Oleg Bespalov, Rachel Beetz, Ruth Bennington

T 114

Zoom Link: https://vcccd-edu.zoom.us/j/92994469796

11:45-12:30

Lunch

Campus Center Patio

12:30-1:45

Guided Pathways

Come be a part of the discussion to learn how Moorpark College is designing student support via Guided Pathways.  A review of the work that has been done and an overview on the many new elements designed to support students will be shared. New programs such as MyPATH, Program Mapper, Degreeworks Ed Plan templates are just a few of the new tools designed to help students enter and stay on their path. We will also share some of the work Success Teams began last year and have discussion on goals for this year.

Facilitator: Traci Allen

Campus Center Conference Room (CCCR)

Zoom Link: https://vcccd-edu.zoom.us/j/98701941429

12:30-1:45

Develop Your Personal Brand to Meet All Your Goals with Katy Goshtasbi

Our personal brands make us unique as humans. They also create an environment where conflict reigns and diversity is lacking if the personal brand distinctions are not clarified and harnessed well. When done well, the results are a thriving and happy work environment, easy self-promotion, collaborative work environment, maximum efficiency and better relationships.

This workshop is especially geared for classified professional career development.  Please see the attached flyer for further information!

Facilitator: Gabby Chacon

T 216

Zoom Link: https://vcccd-edu.zoom.us/j/99907802381

12:30-1:45

Addressing Sensitive Topics in the Classroom

With heightened attention on social and political issues and increasing polarization within our communities, managing sensitive topics in the classroom can be particularly difficult. In this session, the panelists will present tips and strategies for navigating challenging topics, as well as handling potentially contentious interactions that arise. In addition to instructional faculty and administrators, members of the Behavior Assessment and Care Team (BAC) will share supportive measures available to faculty and students.

Facilitators: Monica Garcia, Priscilla Mora, Roland Petrello

T 114

Zoom Link: https://vcccd-edu.zoom.us/j/98180718759

2:00-3:15

Equitizing the Curriculum

This session will feature five faculty members from different disciplines (history, math, physics, psychology, and English) who participated in the Curriculum Summit this summer.  They will share their experiences and their new "equitized curriculum." We will also discuss future opportunities and resources for faculty.

Facilitators: Tamarra Coleman

Campus Center Conference Room (CCCR)

Zoom Link: https://vcccd-edu.zoom.us/j/92424245775

2:00-3:15

Creativity and Teaching

Session 3: Employing Creativity

Overview: This third session on cultivating creativity across Moorpark Curriculum focuses on the art of crafting meaningful creative assignments in your field that are also ‘assessable'. Bring a topic to the session and leave with a concrete lesson plan that can function in your curriculum to grow your student success through a creative praxis. Learn best practices for assessing your student’s creativity in formative and summative learning activities.

Facilitators: Beth Megill and Clare Sadnik

T 216

Zoom Link: https://vcccd-edu.zoom.us/j/97908364056

2:00-3:15

Tenure Committee Training

This joint presentation by management, AFT, and the Academic Senate will lay out the required processes and suggest additional guidelines for successful tenure review of our new full-time faculty.  Attendees will learn all the necessary information about the tenure review process – and please bring your questions for this unique opportunity to hear from all with a role in the tenure review process. 

Attendees: All faculty and management who are currently members of tenure review committees or who might become members

Facilitators: Hugo Hernandez, Mary Rees, Erik Reese

T 114

Zoom Link: https://vcccd-edu.zoom.us/j/93150702939

3:30-4:45

Return to Campus Procedures

Please join us for an important discussion of campus safety procedures for the Fall 2021 term.

Facilitator: John Everlove

Campus Center Conference Room (CCCR)

Zoom Link: https://vcccd-edu.zoom.us/j/97533701741