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Spring 2019

Flexible Calendar Schedule

Legend for color-coded theme strands: Theme #1 = Equity

Theme #2 = Who are our Students?

Theme #3 = Technology/Distance Education

Theme #4 = Best Practices/Student Success

Theme #5 = College Policies & Procedures

Theme #6 = Other Topics

2018-2019 Flex Obligation for Full-time Faculty

There is a total 30-hour obligation for tenured full-time faculty, a 40-hour

obligation for second year tenure track faculty, and a 50-hour obligation for

first year tenure track faculty (usually completed in Nexus).

There are 5 hours of Mandatory Flex each semester for a total of 10

mandatory hours per year.

Full-time “A” contract faculty may choose to complete their Flex obligation

over the entire calendar year, July 1 through June 30.

Flex credit cannot be “banked” or “made up” from one academic year to

another.

Spring 2019 Flex Obligation for Part-time “C” and “AC” Faculty

Part-time faculty have a Flex obligation that is directly related to compensation and

the number of instructional days in the semester. Flex obligation is based on the

academic calendar, more specifically to the day of the week on which classes

begin and end.

Consequently, the Flex obligation is adjusted each semester. The semester start or

end date can prevent a full 16-week semester of class meetings. Part-time Flex

obligation applies only to adjunct faculty who are teaching face-to-face, full-term

(16-week) classes (it does not apply to online, short-term or late start classes).

For Spring 2019, part-time instructors (and full-time faculty on AC contract) teaching

a semester length, face-to-face class, have a flex obligation that is equal to the

number of instructional hours taught in a week on Mondays, Fridays, Saturdays and

Sundays. In short, if you teach a full term, face-to-face class any day mentioned

here, the number of hours of your flex obligation are equal to the number of hours

you teach on those days in one week. So if you teach 3 hours on Wednesday, and

3 hours on Thursday, you only owe 3 hours.

Flex activities must be completed during the semester they are required. “C” and

“A/C” contract faculty may not bank hours and use them in a different semester.

Note: non-instructional faculty (i.e., librarians and counselors) with no unit-bearing

teaching load to not have a Flex obligation.

Fall 2018 Variable Flex

Off-Schedule Activities

Physics Subdepartment Meeting

Monday, 1/21

1:30-5:00

Physics full-time professors will meet to discuss department and

subdepartment business and begin work on the F19 and Su19

schedule.

John Rodriguez TBD

Non Credit: What's in it for students and how can I make this fit with what I am already doing?

Tuesday, 1/22

10:00am-

1:00pm

Interested in learning more about Non-Credit?

Interested in collaborating and networking with our 4CD

college partners around non-credit?

Interested in exploring this method of instruction and learning

about how it serves students?

If you answered yes, please consider joining the conversation

on January 22, 2019 from 10:00-1:00 at Diablo Valley College

where members of the 4CD and college teams will bring the

latest information about non credit and answer your questions

about the nuts of bolts of how this fits into our existing college

programs.

Mojdeh

Mehdizadeh,

Natalie

Hannum, Kelly

Schelin & Kim

Schenk

TBD

NEXUS Meeting #6: Life After NEXUS

Tuesday, 1/22

10:00am-

3:00pm

The opening Spring Phase II NEXUS orientation session is geared

toward connecting with faculty members who have

participated in college wide activities and programs that

required tenure. We will begin with the introduction of our last

community building activity through cultural artifacts then

discuss some classroom techniques before moving on to the

discussion of sabbaticals, hiring, and study abroad experiences.

Patrick Leong TBD

AB 705 PD Intensive (English)

Tuesday, 1/22

10:00am-

4:00pm

If you missed any or all of our AB 705 PD series, it's not too late to

get all the info you need in one, action-packed flex workshop!

Join us for all or part of the day, 10-4 (lunch included--seriously!)

Dorian Eidhin,

Megan Hansen

& James Wilson

TBD

to discuss the legislation, explore its impact on our students (and

our course offerings), and create some AB 705-ready

curriculum. We hope to see you there!

Learning Community Validation Team Review Session

Tuesday, 1/22

2:00pm-

4:00pm

The purpose of this session is to provide a space for Learning

Community/Cohort Program Coordinators (MESA, PACE,

Puente, and Umoja) to meet to: 1) review annual program

reviews; 2) validate each other's program reviews; 3) share

feedback and insights on program best practices; and 4)

document areas to improve the Program Review template for

interdisciplinary programs.

https://insite.4cd.edu/workshops/default.aspx

Rosa

Armendariz

TBD

Spring 2019 Optional Flex Activities

Wednesday, January 23, 2019

THEME #1: EQUITY

Equitizing Syllabus with Dr. Veronica Keiffer-Lewis

9:00am-

12:00pm

This workshop counts as Student Equity Hour training hours for

adjunct faculty participating in the SEH program.

This training seeks to further support our efforts around:

“Equitizing” course syllabi

Instructional techniques/skills on developing meaningful

connections with students from historically under-

represented backgrounds

Self-care practices in equity work, if time permits

What to bring: Digital copies of your course syllabus/syllabi

(thumb drive, email to self, OneDrive, Google Drive, DropBox,

etc.), something to write/take notes with (pen, paper, tablet,

etc.).

The training is interactive and you can use the computers to

review/revise.

Anna Sohi TBD

https://insite.4cd.edu/workshops/default.aspx

Easy Screencasting and Captioning Workflow

11:00am-

12:00pm

Screencasting is an easy way to record your computer screen

and audio simultaneously. Whether you teach online or face-

to-face, creating brief screencasts are a great instructional tool.

This workshop will present a simple workflow for creating AND

captioning a screencast so all your students can benefit!

Carrie Million TBD

LGBTQ+ 101: Best practices/inclusive classrooms to support students

1:00pm-

3:00pm

In partnership with the Student Life Office, trainers from the

Rainbow Community Center of Contra Costa County will

present faculty and staff with best practices, being inclusive

within the classroom and other spaces in which staff interact w

students on campus.

Additional information on microaggressions, inclusive

language/using pronouns, relevant policies, social emotional

support and resources will be touched on as well.

Rainbow

Community

Center (hosted

by the Student

Life Office)

TBD

What does it mean to be an Ally to undocumented students? UndocuAlly Training & Sticker program

2:00pm-

3:30pm

Undocumented students are often reluctant to share their immigration

status with college staff, faculty, and administrators in fear of

deportation and discrimination. As a result, most undocumented

students are unaware of the programs and services that may assist

them or receive incorrect information about resources that are

available to them. Part of the challenge is that immigration policies are

complex in nature and consistent training is necessary in order to stay

abreast of all the legal and political implications of assisting

undocumented students. Further, emerging concerns in the post-

election will be considered in this session.

In 2015, the DVC Dreamer’s Alliance began developing the

UndocuAlly Training and Sticker Program and we are pleased to

continue offering this training during flex week. We invite you to join us

for this interactive discussion and learn about the history, legislation,

challenges, and current/future realities of this student community.

Attendees who complete the training program will receive an

UndocuAlly sticker which can be posted around the DVC campus.

Displaying the UndocuAlly sticker conveys that there are

knowledgeable individuals on campus who are ready to listen and

offer support.

Please come join a growing body of UndocuAllies at DVC.

Alicia Brizzi &

Rosa

Armendariz

TBD

Equity-Minded Professional Development Dissertation Findings

3:00pm-

4:30pm

In the Spring 2018 semester, I launched my dissertation research

exploring the impact of equity-minded professional

development for DVC faculty. My primary research question

was the following: From a comparative perspective, how has

participation in Umoja professional development impacted

teaching pedagogy, practice, and institutional engagement

Emily Stone TBD

around equity-minded principles and practices?

The research design was a single mixed-methods case study. A

survey was created and opened to all faculty to participate.

Additionally, three focus groups were convened with 20 faculty

participating. Lastly, individual interviews were conducted with

9 faculty members.

During this Flex workshop I will share some of my findings and

recommendations for the institution.

THEME #2: Who are our Students?


9:00am-

12:00pm












etc.).


review/revise.

Anna Sohi TBD

Sociology Department Meeting

9:30am-

12:30pm

Sociology faculty will meet to discuss and plan curriculum and

events for the Spring 2019 semester. Topics such as pedagogy,

Early Intervention Research, and planning a sociology

community building event will be discussed.

Lisa Smiley-

Ratchford

TBD

LGBTQ+ 101: Best practices/inclusive classrooms to support students

1:00pm-

3:00pm

In partnership with the Student Life Office, trainers from the

Rainbow Community Center of Contra Costa County will

present faculty and staff with best practices, being inclusive

within the classroom and other spaces in which staff interact w

students on campus.

Additional information on microaggressions, inclusive

Rainbow

Community

Center (hosted

by the Student

Life Office)

TBD

language/using pronouns, relevant policies, social emotional

support and resources will be touched on as well

Incorporating College Major Exploration into Our Courses

2:00pm-

3:30pm

Many college students (20%-50%) enter their freshman year

undecided about their college major.

Faculty members across disciplines can play an important role

by embedding career exploration into existing coursework. This

workshop will offer faculty a few ideas, strategies and resources

for embedding major exploration and career development

into their courses.

Cheryl Carter TBD

What does it mean to be an Ally to undocumented students? UndocuAlly Training & Sticker program

2:00pm-

3:30pm

Undocumented students are often reluctant to share their immigration

status with college staff, faculty, and administrators in fear of

deportation and discrimination. As a result, most undocumented

students are unaware of the programs and services that may assist

them or receive incorrect information about resources that are

available to them. Part of the challenge is that immigration policies

are complex in nature and consistent training is necessary in order to

stay abreast of all the legal and political implications of assisting

undocumented students. Further, emerging concerns in the post-

election will be considered in this session.

In 2015, the DVC Dreamer’s Alliance began developing the

UndocuAlly Training and Sticker Program and we are pleased to

continue offering this training during flex week. We invite you to join us

for this interactive discussion and learn about the history, legislation,

challenges, and current/future realities of this student community.

Attendees who complete the training program will receive an

UndocuAlly sticker which can be posted around the DVC campus.

Displaying the UndocuAlly sticker conveys that there are

knowledgeable individuals on campus who are ready to listen and

offer support.

Please come join a growing body of UndocuAllies at DVC.

Alicia Brizzi &

Rosa Armendariz

TBD

THEME #3: Technology/Distance Education

Structuring Canvas for Online Classes

9:00am-

10:00am

Learn best practices for structuring content in your online

classes to best help students succeed. Build a clear and

welcoming Home Page, create a streamlined Navigation

menu, and use Modules, calendaring, and gradebook features

in ways that promote student understanding and retention.

Kat King TBD

Video Conferencing: Virtual Office Hours and More

10:00am-

11:00am

Ever wished you had a more interactive way to host online

office hours? Or wish there was an easy way to host virtual

meetings with your department or committee? Wish you could

host and record a lecture to share with students in the event of

a class cancellation like those during the fires? Learn how to

use this free, Canvas-friendly video conferencing tool. We will

cover how to create one-time or recurring events that

attendees can join through video and/or audio. Learn how to

share your screen, record and caption your meetings, and

more!

Kat King TBD

Canvas for Face-to-Face Classes

10:00am-

12:00pm

Set yourself and your students up for success with this workshop

that will cover how to use Canvas to supplement your face-to-

face classes. We’ll start with the basics: how to post your

syllabus, contact info and office hours. Next we’ll look at ways

to support student success with Announcements, Attendance,

Modules, and Canvas Gradebook. Plan to leave with tips and

materials to save yourself time and increase retention rates.

Jeanette

Peavler

TBD

Advanced Canvas Gradebook, Rubrics, & Speedgrader

11:00am-

12:00pm

This workshop is intended for those already familiar with the

basics of Canvas Gradebook, and is particularly valuable for

instructors in online courses. Pick up strategies on using

Speedgrader features and Canvas Rubrics to provide student

feedback on assignments and discussions. Learn tips for

ensuring students actually read your feedback and understand

their grades on your assignments.

Kat King TBD

Easy screencasting and captioning workflow

11:00am-

12:00pm



to-face, creating brief screencasts are a great instructional

tool. This workshop will present a simple workflow for creating

AND captioning a screencast so all your students can benefit!

Carrie Million TBD

New Teaching Methods for a Smart Classroom

12:30pm-

2:00pm

Come talk about creative ways to teach in one of the newest

"Smart Classrooms," BFL-213. This universally designed and

technologically enhanced classroom was renovated using the

Classroom Design Standards produced last year through the

guidance and input of an architectural firm as well as faculty,

staff, admin, and students across campus. Learn how to utilize 5

separate projectors, a laptop cart outfitted with HDMI cords

Dan Kiely, Kat

King & Anne

Kingsley

TBD

and 30+ computers, and fully customizable desk configurations.

Walk away with how-to instructions for utilizing this space and

curriculum ideas for creative use by faculty across the campus.

Keep them engaged: Free software, tools, and canvas tricks to keep your students engaged in

the classroom and make your life easier

1:00pm-

3:00pm

Do you ask your students to turn-off their mobile phones, switch

off their computers during lectures? Do you hate them not

really following your lecture, not responding, not learning from

your lecture as you would expect, not asking questions

because they are shy or embarrassed to ask, or, you not

knowing if they understand the lecture or not?...

Do you avoid using Canvas for exams and quizzes because of

how tedious it is to write/modify the questions? or find your

previous questions? Join us in learning about free classroom

software tools, award-winning Canvas customization, software

integration, and best practices to keep your students engaged

during lectures and ensures their success.

Please bring in a smart phone or any internet-connected

device you like so you can take part of the demonstration.

Amr Elkady TBD

New Rostering System

2:00pm-

3:00pm

Come check out the upgraded rostering system at DVC. Learn

about the new secure way to add students - and about other

perks like improved email functionality, the opportunity to

revoke add codes, and the ability to enter grades all in one

place.

Kat King & Mario

Tejada

TBD

THEME #4: Best Practices/Student Success

Do you need student workers? Federal work study provides part-time jobs for students!

9:00am-

10:30am

Hiring Student Assistants on Campus – Using Federal Work-Study

Funding

Are you in need of hiring student workers in your department

and/or program, but lack adequate funds? The Federal Work-

Study (FWS) Program provides part-time jobs for students with

financial aid need. The FWS program is funded by a federal

grant in which eligible students earn funds to assist them with

the cost of a post-secondary education. This workshop will

provide an overview of the FWS Program, the student hiring

process, and the responsibilities of staff overseeing student

workers.

Nicole Johnson TBD


9:00am-

12:00pm












etc.).


review/revise.

Anna Sohi TBD

Sociology Department Meeting

9:30am-

12:30pm

Sociology faculty will meet to discuss and plan curriculum and

events for the Spring 2019 semester. Topics such as pedagogy,

Early Intervention Research, and planning a sociology

community building event will be discussed.

Lisa Smiley-

Ratchford

TBD

The Times They Are A Changin': Welcome to the Gig Economy

10:00am-

11:00am

Drive for Uber? Rent from Airbnb or Turo? Own your own

business? Do your students? Come learn about the Gig

Eonomy, where 1 in 3 of us participates. We'll cover the reasons

behind its incredible growth, the players, the trends, and what it

means for you and your students' futures.

Mariam

Worsham

TBD

Best Practices for Instructing & Supporting First Year Students

10:00am-

11:00am

The first year of college is a critical and vulnerable time for

students. Come learn and share strategies to support new

students both in and outside of the classroom. This workshop is

designed for FYE Learning Community Instructors as well as

anyone interested in supporting the success of new college

students.

Raine Dougan TBD

Coaching Study Skills for Student Success

10:00am-

11:30am

How can we integrate essential study skills into our instruction,

and make sure that students are aware of the most effective

and efficient ways to learn and improve their skills and

knowledge? How can we do so in ways that amplify our

teaching and classroom time, without taking away from

Kris Koblik TBD

content? Come join us for a facilitated discussion on study skill

integration.

Career Education & the Grant Application Process

10:00am-

12:00pm

Learn how easy it is to apply for 2019-20 Strong Workforce

Program (SWP) and Perkins grant funding. This training will

outline the steps of completing the grant application form that

will be released in late February.

Catherine

Franco & Charlie

Shi

TBD

Easy screencasting and captioning workflow

11:00am-

12:00pm



to-face, creating brief screencasts are a great instructional

tool. This workshop will present a simple workflow for creating

AND captioning a screencast so all your students can benefit!

Carrie Million TBD

Build a Bear Workshop to Support Science Students in a Post AB705 Curriculum Landscape

11:00am-

12:30pm

AB705 will change the placement of students in math at our

college. This will impact math preparedness for students

attempting science courses with math prerequisites.

STEMovation drafted three new noncredit course proposal

outlines adaptable to specific science courses. Course 1 covers

general STEM student success skills. Course 2 covers algebra

topics present in introductory science courses. Course 3 covers

algebra topics present in science majors courses. It has been a

bear to build general outlines that will be functional to support

a variety of STEM courses while incorporating feedback from all

interested disciplines on a short development timeline. Come

help us make sure the new courses will fit your instructional

needs and brainstorm how these will be offered experimentally

to support our students as early as Fall 2019.

Ellen Beaulieu TBD

DVC Spring Literature Week Featured Reader Prep: Dominica Phetteplace

11:00am-

12:30pm

In this workshop, participants will learn about Dominica

Phetteplace, read works from her, discuss the pieces,

participate in activities about them, and learn how to integrate

them into their classes. It will be more of a roundtable

discussion. Participants will leave with handouts, resources, and

possible class activities.

Rayshell

Clapper

TBD

History Department Meeting

11:00am-

1:00pm

History department updates Melissa

Jacobson &

Mickey Huff

TBD

Anatomy Curriculum Development

11:30am-

1:00pm

If you are an anatomy instructor, or have suggestions for our

courses BIOSC-120 and BIOSC-139, we want to hear your input!

Please join us for a discussion on best practices, highlighting

important topics given the shortened calendar, lab supplies

and organization, and addressing any other issues. Come with

basic course materials, syllabus draft, problems that need to be

addressed, and ideas for the future.

Azim Khan &

Martha Dixon

TBD

Teachers Sharing Ideas

12:00pm-

1:30pm

Come one, come all—let’s talk about teaching and learning,

about what worked and what challenged us last semester,

about what we want to try and might find trying this semester…

we can’t do that without you!

Bring something that flummoxed you, something that worked

really well, and/or something you want to run by a ‘brain trust’.

That is the mark of our gathering: across subjects, teaching

modalities, and experience, we are all together in this

adventure we call teaching/learning.

Claudia

Eckelmann

TBD

New Teaching Methods for a Smart Classroom

12:30pm-

2:00pm

Come talk about creative ways to teach in one of the newest

"Smart Classrooms," BFL-213. This universally designed and

technologically enhanced classroom was renovated using the

Classroom Design Standards produced last year through the

guidance and input of an architectural firm as well as faculty,

staff, admin, and students across campus. Learn how to utilize 5

separate projectors, a laptop cart outfitted with HDMI cords

and 30+ computers, and fully customizable desk configurations.

Walk away with how-to instructions for utilizing this space and

curriculum ideas for creative use by faculty across the campus.

Dan Kiely, Kat

King & Anne

Kingsley

TBD

STEMovation Journal Club Module 4: Developing Self-Regulated Learners

1:00pm-

2:30pm

Part of the learning process is understanding your progress and

what is yet to be learned and how you as a student can make

the necessary gains. Feedback from instructors is critical in

helping students recognize their current understanding and

make progress towards their academic goals. As instructors we

have to make sometimes difficult choices in the types of

assignments we give, how we grade them, and the types of

feedback we can provide to each individual student that can

keep them on the path to success. We as instructors play a

critical role in developing the ability of our students to self-

regulate their learning and develop knowledge and habits that

will increase their scientific expertise. Join a research discussion

Ellen Beaulieu TBD

around good feedback practice and nurturing our students to

become more self-regulated learners.

Keep them engaged: Free software, tools, and canvas tricks to keep your students engaged in the

classroom and make your life easier

1:00pm-

3:00pm

Do you ask your students to turn-off their mobile phones, switch

off their computers during lectures? Do you hate them not

really following your lecture, not responding, not learning from

your lecture as you would expect, not asking questions

because they are shy or embarrassed to ask, or, you not

knowing if they understand the lecture or not?...

Do you avoid using Canvas for exams and quizzes because of

how tedious it is to write/modify the questions? or find your

previous questions? Join us in learning about free classroom

software tools, award-winning Canvas customization, software

integration, and best practices to keep your students engaged

during lectures and ensures their success.

Please bring in a smart phone or any internet-connected

device you like so you can take part of the demonstration.

Amr Elkady TBD

Dynamic Lecturing 1:30pm-

3:00pm

This flex activity kicks off a semester-long book club and

teaching project. Based on the book Dynamic Lecturing, by

Christine Harrington and Todd Zakrajsek, we will explore ways of

making our lectures more effective teaching tools. You do not

need to have read the book by the date of the first meeting.

Dynamic Lecturing is currently $12.99 for an ebook or $23.58 for

a paperback at Amazon, and is available from other sources

as well.

Here's an interview with Todd Zakrajsek where he describes the

concept and main arguments of Dynamic Lecturing:

https://teachinginhighered.com/podcast/dynamic-lecturing/

Kris Koblik TBD

Let's teach soft skills: improve employability for our students

2:00pm-

3:00pm

There is a growing gap between the expectations of employers

and how younger people conduct themselves at work. Have

you thought or heard this: “This should not be our problem to

solve! Shouldn’t they have already learned these basics from

their parents, or in school?”

Since we are not getting the students we think we want, let's be

ready for the students we get: the soft skills gap is our problem.

The good news is that we can bridge the soft skills gap, and

Claudia

Eckelmann

TBD

https://teachinginhighered.com/podcast/dynamic-lecturing/

doing so will give our students a huge advantage when they

are starting their careers.

This workshop will introduce you to model curriculum for soft

skills.

Incorporating College Major Exploration into Our Courses

2:00pm-

3:30pm

Many college students (20%-50%) enter their freshman year

undecided about their college major.

Faculty members across disciplines can play an important role

by embedding career exploration into existing coursework. This

workshop will offer faculty a few ideas, strategies and resources

for embedding major exploration and career development

into their courses.

Cheryl Carter TBD

Program needs and Learning Outcomes in Addiction Studies

4:00pm-

7:00pm

This workshop is for the adjunct faculty teaching in the DVC

ADS program. We will be discussing certification changes that

affect our curriculum, new learning outcomes for courses and

the program. Topics will also include a discussion on ways to

establish a stronger ADS student support network and student

obstacles and strategies to help students succeed in this

program.

Barbara Hewitt TBD

THEME #5: College Policies & Procedures

Evaluation Training Workshop

10:00am-

12:00pm

If you are being evaluated this semester as either a full or part-

time faculty, or if you are serving on an evaluation committee

as an evaluator, this workshop will walk you through the peer

evaluation process. There will be plenty of time for your

questions about the various aspects of the evaluation process,

and recent changes in the forms.

Jason Mayfield TBD

Career Education & the Grant Application Process

10:00am-

12:00pm

Learn how easy it is to apply for 2019-20 Strong Workforce

Program (SWP) and Perkins grant funding. This training will

outline the steps of completing the grant application form that

will be released in late February.

Catherine

Franco & Charlie

Shi

TBD

Preparing for DHB Site Visit

10:00am-

1:00pm

To prepare our clinic for the site visit from Dental Hygiene

Board. All faculty are strongly encourage to attend this

workshop.

Pamela Powers TBD

DVC Student Club Adviser Orientation/Re-fresher Training

11:00am-

12:00pm

Learn your responsibilities as a Student Club Adviser:

Advisers are an essential part of student success and retention.

In this Workshop, we will provide an overview of DVC Club

Advisers responsibilities & the important role of Club Advisers to

the success of the Clubs Program.

John

Christensen

TBD

Perfecting Your Conference Funding Application

12:00pm-

1:00pm

If you are planning on applying for professional development

conference funding this year or in the future, let us walk you

through the application and discuss how to maximize your

chances of getting funded. We will also discuss submitting

receipts and other Business Services procedures.

Kris Koblik &

Jessica Martin

TBD

Financial Aid

12:30pm-

1:00pm

Learn general information on DVC Financial Aid such as the

process the student goes through and what they can receive.

Be informed on how a student can stay in good standing for

Financial Aid and get a refresher on FAFSA updates. Also, learn

about DVC Scholarship opportunities available to students.

Nicole Johnson TBD

Accreditation Writing Kick-Off

1:00pm-

4:00pm

This meeting is for all people who have volunteered to assist

with writing the college's 2020 Institutional Self-Evaluation

Report. If you have not yet volunteered but are interested in

learning more, you should attend as well! We will cover

accreditation requirements, our plans for completing our report

and all writing teams will have time to work together.

Becky Opsata TBD

Preparing your Sabbatical Leave Proposal

2:00pm-

3:00pm

All faculty considering applying for sabbatical are strongly

encouraged to attend a workshop. You are encouraged to

obtain a handbook prior to the workshop.

Colleen Shipp &

Nicole White

TBD

THEME #6: Other Topics

Seated Stretches: Chair Yoga Poses to Relieve Workplace Tension and Stress

1:00pm-

1:30pm

Feeling stressed at work or physically tense from sitting at the

computer? Don't let the stress at work or daily sitting make you

anxious, stiff or tired! Sitting at a desk for hours on end places

unnecessary strain on the lumbar spine, overstretches the mid

to upper back, and shortens the chest and hips—leading to

neck, shoulder, and low back pain.

This anxiety-taming seated yoga routine with Lori Golden, a

certified yoga teacher and personal trainer, can be practiced

at work or anywhere with a chair to help you de-stress and

improve your flexibility.

Lori Golden TBD

Preparing your Sabbatical Leave Proposal

2:00pm-

3:00pm

All faculty considering applying for sabbatical are strongly

encouraged to attend a workshop. You are encouraged to

obtain a handbook prior to the workshop.

Colleen Shipp &

Nicole White

TBD

San Ramon Campus

New Faculty Orientation for the San Ramon Campus

4:30pm-

6:00pm

We will go over InSite, rosters, email, Canvas, technology in the

classrooms at SRC, student services at SRC, and how SRC is

structured so that new faculty know who to contact regarding

questions.

Bridgitte

Schaffer,

Jennifer

Tejada &

Mario Tejada

TBD

Spring 2019 Optional Flex Activities

Thursday, January 24, 2019

THEME #1: EQUITY


9:00am-

12:00pm












etc.).


review/revise.

Anna Sohi TBD

How To Support African-American Students in Math: What I Learned on my Sabbatical - Part 2

9:00am-

10:30am

In Part 1 of this presentation, I shared what our Umoja students

think about their math classes at DVC.

Want to know what other schools in California, New York, and

Colorado are doing to support their African-American students

in mathematics? Come find out!

Jamylle Carter TBD

Working with Students’ Personal Narratives to Create More Equitable and Inclusive Environments to

Increase Success

10:00am-

12:00pm

The personal narratives people hold and tell about themselves

impact how they react to and make meaning of life events.

These personal narratives greatly play a role in how people see

themselves as students and experience the educational system.

This training will teach faculty members how to look at student

narratives with a critical eye to help them understand what

Khrystyn

Pamintuan &

Megan Hansen

TBD

dominant ideas in society are shaping student stories and

whether these ideas are helpful or hurtful to students. We will

discuss and apply strategies to unpack student narratives

effectively. Working with student narratives in this way will assist

in understanding a student’s background more

comprehensively, create more inclusive learning environments,

and help students in “reauthoring” their narratives for increased

wellness and success.”

Get acquainted with the “Online Accessibility at DVC” website

1:00pm-2:00pm Come see a demo of the "Online Accessibility at DVC" website.

This website is your complete source for ensuring your online

content is accessible for students with disabilities, with step-by-

step tutorials, videos, and direct access to individual support.

Updated regularly!

Carrie Million TBD

Social Justice Studies

1:00pm-2:30pm DVC launched the Associate of Arts in Social Justice, an

interdisciplinary degree program housed in the Social Sciences

Division in Spring 2018. We will share the successes and

challenges encountered by the program in its first year and the

vision for the future. We will gather the college and larger

community to brainstorm on the Social Justice speaker series,

curriculum development, community engagement and

pedagogy.

Sangha Niyogi

& Albert Ponce

TBD

Creating Equitable Conditions at our Colleges

1:00pm-3:00pm In today's Community College environment we have become

hyper-focused on grading rubrics, SLO's, and class objectives.

With the increasing need to improve student equity on our

campuses- typically the topic of "best classroom practices"

quickly follows. Fundamental to this best-practices mindset is

that we can create equitable conditions for our students

through pedagogical practices. In contrast, we propose that to

have equitable college conditions, we must change something

about ourselves: We need to develop a sense of belonging,

trust, and empathy with our students. In other words, it's the

"connection" with our students that will lay the foundation for

equitable college success. Using both quantitative and

qualitative data, this workshop will explore the importance of

"connecting" with our students and provide methods to build

stronger, interpersonal relationships with them.

Ray

Faulkenberry &

Mark Akiyama

TBD

THEME #2: Who are our Students?


9:00am-

12:00pm












etc.).


review/revise.

Anna Sohi TBD

English Learning Center Study Group/Faculty Workshop

9:00am-1:00pm Welcome to Spring 2019! This workshop is designed for study-

group (SI) leaders and English faculty who teach ESL, basic skills

(English 96, 97 or 98), or select English 117/ ESL 117A SI classes. In

our meeting, we’ll review how AB705 is going to impact our ESL,

basic skills and SIL programs (and possibly more). We’ll also

focus on triumphs and challenges common to our classrooms

and study groups. Faculty and SI leaders who are working

together will also have an opportunity to meet one on one. We

look forward to kicking off the new semester with you!

Kelvyn Moran &

Rayshell

Clapper

TBD

What’s In Your Backpack? – Understanding Foster Youth’s Experience in College

10:00am-

11:00am

Come learn about START – DVC’s foster youth support program

and learn strategies on how you can support foster youth in

your class and programs. We’ve put together an overview to

help you better understand the foster care system, what many

foster youth experience while in foster care and how it impacts

their transition to adulthood and pursuit of higher education.

Mercedes,

Lezama

TBD

Guiding Pathways in STEM

10:00am-

11:30am

The STEMovation research team has began a new research

project to define the Explorers, the PreSTEM, and the College-

Ready STEM major populations at entry and investigate how

each of these populations progresses through STEM pathways

at our college. Join our data-rich discussion on current patterns

pathway patterns for these different populations and how we

as a college can increase their speed to transfer-readiness.

Ellen Beaulieu &

Kit Colwell

TBD

Working with Students’ Personal Narratives to Create More Equitable and Inclusive Environments

to Increase Success

10:00am-

12:00pm

The personal narratives people hold and tell about themselves

impact how they react to and make meaning of life events.

These personal narratives greatly play a role in how people see

themselves as students and experience the educational system.

This training will teach faculty members how to look at student

narratives with a critical eye to help them understand what

dominant ideas in society are shaping student stories and

whether these ideas are helpful or hurtful to students. We will

discuss and apply strategies to unpack student narratives

effectively. Working with student narratives in this way will assist

in understanding a student’s background more

comprehensively, create more inclusive learning environments,

and help students in “reauthoring” their narratives for increased

wellness and success.”

Khrystyn

Pamintuan &

Megan Hansen

TBD








through pedagogical practices. In contrast, we propose that to

have equitable college conditions, we must change something

about ourselves: We need to develop a sense of belonging,

trust, and empathy with our students. In other words, it's the

"connection" with our students that will lay the foundation for

equitable college success. Using both quantitative and

qualitative data, this workshop will explore the importance of

"connecting" with our students and provide methods to build

stronger, interpersonal relationships with them.

Ray

Faulkenberry &

Mark Akiyama

TBD

THEME #3: Technology/Distance Education

Video Conferencing: Virtual Office Hours and More

9:00am-

10:00am

Ever wished you had a more interactive way to host online

office hours? Or wish there was an easy way to host virtual

meetings with your department or committee? Wish you could

host and record a lecture to share with students in the event of

a class cancellation like those during the fires? Learn how to use

this free, Canvas-friendly video conferencing tool. We will cover

how to create one-time or recurring events that attendees can

join through video and/or audio. Learn how to share your

screen, record and caption your meetings, and more!

Kat King TBD

New Canvas Tools

10:00am-

11:00am

Using Canvas and wondering about its latest new features?

Come learn about Name Coach, Quizzes Next, Note Bowl and

other Canvas tools to support student success.

Kat King TBD

Meeting Regular, Effective Contact Regulations in Online Classes

11:00am-

12:00pm

Are you an online teacher wondering if you’re meeting the

requirement for regular, substantive interaction in your online

classes? Come to this workshop for a refresher on what regular,

effective contact is, and the latest and best practices for

achieving it. This course is ideal for instructors teaching online, or

those who are interested in online teaching. Get beyond the

plug-and-play!

Kat King TBD

Canvas for Face-to-Face Classes

12:00pm-

2:00pm

Set yourself and your students up for success with this workshop

that will cover how to use Canvas to supplement your face-to-

face classes. We’ll start with the basics: how to post your

syllabus, contact info and office hours. Next we’ll look at ways

to support student success with Announcements, Attendance,

Modules, and Canvas Gradebook. Plan to leave with tips and

materials to save yourself time and increase retention rates.

Jeanette

Peavler

TBD

New Rostering System

1:00pm-

2:00pm

Come check out the upgraded rostering system at DVC. Learn

about the new secure way to add students - and about other

perks like improved email functionality, the opportunity to

revoke add codes, and the ability to enter grades all in one

place.

Kat King &

Mario Tejada

TBD


1:00pm-

2:00pm

Come see a demo of the "Online Accessibility at DVC" website.

This website is your complete source for ensuring your online

content is accessible for students with disabilities, with step-by-

step tutorials, videos, and direct access to individual support.

Updated regularly!

Carrie Million TBD

Economics Dept. Meeting

1:00pm-

3:00pm

SLO analysis and possible changes to be introduced.

Canvas updates for our econ classes.

Maria Giuili TBD

CANVAS Sharing Experiences

3:00pm-

4:30pm

FA18 was the first semester for most of Art instructors to use

CANVAS as mandatory part of instruction. Everyone was

experimenting to find good balance between face-face

instruction and online instruction for studio classes. It is time to

share your experience and get everyone to be prepared to use

CANVAS effectively for SP19 instruction.

Toru Sugita TBD

THEME #4: Best Practices/Student Success

Biosc 131 Orientation

9:00am-

10:00am

A time to meet to organize/coordinate the Spring Bio 131

courses, review the lab manual, align assignments, grading

scale,field trips etc, among the Bio 131 sections. This can be

an orientation for new faculty teaching the course.

Ray Goralka TBD

Dental Assisting Spring Department Meeting

9:00am-

11:00am

This workshop will focus on the policies and procedures of the

dental assisting program and calibration of faculty for the

Spring semester.

Colleen Shipp TBD

COMSC 101 Fresh Ideas

9:00am-

12:00pm

Let's get together and discuss what is working, what needs

improvement, and what is new that everyone is doing. Faculty

teaching COMSC 101-Computer literacy is encouraged to

attend and all other faculty interested in contribution to the

discussion is welcome.

Cheryl Martucci TBD

Horticulture Spring 2019

9:00am-

12:00pm

Unit spring planning and review.

Bethallyn Black TBD


9:00am-

12:00pm





Instructional techniques/skills on developing

meaningful connections with students from historically

under-represented backgrounds




Anna Sohi TBD


etc.).


review/revise.

Psychology Full-Time Faculty Spring Organizing Meeting

9:00am-

12:00pm

We will do course planning, Area directional planning, and

divide tasks for the Spring semester.

Lee Rode, Mark

Akiyama, Bill

Oye, Carmen

McNeil, Chris

Capozzo, Daniel

Catterson,

Rochelle

Burnaford &

Taylor Oliver

TBD

English Learning Center Study Group/Faculty Workshop

9:00am-1:00pm Welcome to Spring 2019! This workshop is designed for study-

group (SI) leaders and English faculty who teach ESL, basic

skills (English 96, 97 or 98), or select English 117/ ESL 117A SI

classes. In our meeting, we’ll review how AB705 is going to

impact our ESL, basic skills and SIL programs (and possibly

more). We’ll also focus on triumphs and challenges common

to our classrooms and study groups. Faculty and SI leaders

who are working together will also have an opportunity to

meet one on one. We look forward to kicking off the new

semester with you!

Kelvyn Moran &

Rayshell

Clapper

TBD

Verbal De-escalation Training

9:00am-4:00pm Just as teaching is a skill, school crisis prevention and intervention is a

skill.

Managing challenging behavior in students is a skill. The key to that?

Giving staff the behavior management skills they wish they had

BEFORE they entered the education field. The skills they can learn

now. The skills that work for preventing, managing, and debriefing

challenging behaviors.

Educators across North America and around the world use CPI to

build their prevention and de-escalation skills. From general ed

teachers, special ed teachers, behavior interventionists, and

transportation staff to counselors, security staff, support staff, and

administrators — Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® training helps ALL staff

get a better handle on student behaviors.

The result? 95% of educators who use CPI report improving their de-

escalation skills and overall school safety. With training, all staff have

the skills to de-escalate and prevent. With training, all staff get a

better understanding of why behaviors occur, and which intervention

to use and when.

Steve Webber

from CCCSIG

TBD

https://www.crisisprevention.com/What-We-Do/Nonviolent-Crisis-Intervention

https://www.techvalidate.com/product-research/crisis-prevention-institute/facts/E97-BB9-B2F


Note: This is an interactive, all day workshop during which lunch will

be provided by the Professional Development Program. It is limited to

20 participants on a first-come first served basis. Pre-registration is

required.

Biology Education Journal Club

10:00am-

11:00am

This is the first in an ongoing, monthly journal club that will

focus on discussing recently published articles regarding

biology undergraduate education. Participants will take turns

choosing a paper, presenting the main ideas and providing

some discussion questions for the group.

Emily Fox TBD

Re-Framing What the Library Can Do For You

11:00am-

12:30pm

Learn how to build essential information literacy skills into your

assignments and make use of "overlooked" sources and

personal learning networks through collaboration with library

faculty toward meeting your students where they are. Please

bring assignments and/or ideas that you can work with in the

flex.

Emily Moss,

Daniel Kiely,

Amelie Brown &

Margaret

Brown-Salazar

TBD

A Book for Elementary Modern Physics.

11:30am-

12:30pm

In this workshop, I will discuss the book I wrote for one of our

general education physics courses, PHYS-113: Elementary

Modern Physics. Chapters of this book may be useful in

teaching other physics courses, as well.

Joseph Krivicich TBD

Self-paced Math Faculty Meeting

11:30am-

1:30pm

Meeting for faculty who are teaching Self-paced Math in Fall

2019. We will be discussing start-of-semester matters and best

practices to prepare for the new term.

Jane Brecha TBD

How can Starfish help with student success?

12:00pm-

1:00pm

Student success is a moving target. Students need different

kinds of encouragement at different times. The challenge is

knowing which students are facing which obstacles and

sharing that information with key people on campus who can

intervene and help.

Starfish is an “early alert” communication tool that will help the

DVC community identify students who need additional

support in real time and connect students with critical

resources.

Carissa Urbalejo

& Beth

Hauscarriague

TBD

1. What is Starfish?

2. Why is this important for student success?

3. How does it work and what are the key features?

4. What is your role as faculty and/or staff?

5. What are the next steps to engage with Starfish?

Guiding Group Learning in CHEM 120

12:00pm-

1:30pm

Do you notice your CHEM 120 students struggle to put

together concepts to solve problems? Do you wish you had

more opportunities and examples of effective group work

workshops that teach concept and promote collaborative

problem solving? Join us for a conversation on building

effective workshops and facilitating group learning in CHEM

120 complete with shared successful (and some unsuccessful)

models!

Ellen Beaulieu TBD

Communication Studies - Springing Forward

12:00pm-

3:00pm

This session will provide an update on our many new programs

and also discuss the important topics of the day.

John Hanecak,

Patrick Moe,

Shannon

Padilla, Robert

Hawkins &

Adam Perry

TBD

Dental Programs Spring Calibration meeting

12:00pm-

4:00pm

This workshop will focus on the policies and procedures of the

dental programs and calibration of faculty for the Spring

semester.

TBD TBD


1:00pm-2:00pm Come see a demo of the "Online Accessibility at DVC"

website. This website is your complete source for ensuring your

online content is accessible for students with disabilities, with

step-by-step tutorials, videos, and direct access to individual

support. Updated regularly!

Carrie Million TBD

Tutoring and Student Success

1:00pm-2:30pm Students are more likely to go to tutoring because of a faculty

recommendation. And students who use tutoring are more

likely to be successful. However, many students who need

extra support are not accessing tutoring services. Come find

out what services are available at DVC, how you can help

students access tutoring, and how you can modify teaching

strategies to encourage tutoring support.

Katy Agnost TBD

Social Justice Studies

1:00pm-2:30pm DVC launched the Associate of Arts in Social Justice, an

interdisciplinary degree program housed in the Social

Sciences Division in Spring 2018. We will share the successes

and challenges encountered by the program in its first year

and the vision for the future. We will gather the college and

larger community to brainstorm on the Social Justice speaker

series, curriculum development, community engagement and

pedagogy.

Sangha Niyogi

& Albert Ponce

TBD

Economics Dept. Meeting

1:00pm-3:00pm SLO analysis and possible changes to be introduced.

Canvas updates for our econ classes.

Maria Giuili TBD

CCCD Counseling and Guided Pathways

1:00pm-3:00pm Counseling faculty will meet to share guided pathway

progress at each college and find possible intersection of

practices and/or needed areas for further exploration.

Lupe Dannels TBD








through pedagogical practices. In contrast, we propose that

to have equitable college conditions, we must change

something about ourselves: We need to develop a sense of

belonging, trust, and empathy with our students. In other

words, it's the "connection" with our students that will lay the

foundation for equitable college success. Using both

quantitative and qualitative data, this workshop will explore

the importance of "connecting" with our students and provide

methods to build stronger, interpersonal relationships with

them.

Ray

Faulkenberry &

Mark Akiyama

TBD

Using Statway materials for Math 142 (and 42!)

1:30pm-2:30pm Are you interested in using Statway's proven active learning

materials? Would you like to increase student success?

Decrease or eliminate equity gaps? Starting in the fall *all*

instructors can choose to use Statway materials for Math 142

or Math 42.

Read Vanderbilt

& Clint Ryan

TBD

I will provide information about the materials, show sample

lessons and take questions.

I also look for your guidance: I will be teaching 142 using

Statway materials for the first time in the spring, and will

explore any questions or concerns that you have and report

back.

ECE Full-time Faculty Meeting

2:30pm-5:30pm ECE full-time work and education session

Janet Mason,

Paul Pitner,

Alayne Stieglitz,

Sue Handy &

Deya Hill

TBD

CANVAS Sharing Experiences

3:00pm-4:30pm FA18 was the first semester for most of Art instructors to use

CANVAS as mandatory part of instruction. Everyone was

experimenting to find good balance between face-face

instruction and online instruction for studio classes. It is time to

share your experience and get everyone to be prepared to

use CANVAS effectively for SP19 instruction.

Toru Sugita TBD

ECE and SIGN SPRING C-CONTRACT MEETING

6:00pm-7:30pm C-contract meeting for all ECE faculty and SIGN instructors. Janet Mason,

Alayne Stieglitz,

Paul Pitner,

Deya Hill & Sue

Handy

TBD

THEME #5: College Policies & Procedures

Combined Faculty Hiring Workshop

9:00am-11:00am This combined faculty hiring workshop will provide an overview

of the Board approved hiring policy for both full-time and part-

time faculty. This includes information for recruitment plans, job

announcements, screening, equivalencies, interviewing, pool

review, and the final hiring decision. Anyone who will be

involved in hiring full-time or part-time faculty including writing

the recruitment plan, writing job announcements and job

descriptions, writing supplemental questions, participating on

the paper screening committee and participating on the

interview committee must have current certification. This

combined hiring workshop will extend certifications in both full-

time and part-time hiring practices for two (2) years.

Note: This workshop is designed to train full-time faculty in

James

Hoffmann, Lupe

Dannels &

Jennifer Tejada

TBD

proper hiring practices for full-time faculty. It is NOT designed

for part-time faculty seeking employment information.

Kinesiology, Athletics & Dance Meeting

10:00am-

12:00pm

Faculty members will obtain knowledge pertinent to the spring

semester that will assist them in their teaching.

Faculty members will participate in discussions to improve our

KAD course schedule.

Jackie

Ponciano-Babb

TBD

Political Science Area Meeting

10:00am-

12:00pm

Gearing up for Program Review, SLOs, Title V rewrites. Discussion

of majors, student success, pathways, retention, transfer.

Dorrie Mazzone

& Albert Ponce

TBD

Title 5 Workshop

10:00am-

12:00pm

Workshop designed to assist with Title 5 revisions for 2019 and

new curriculum development (courses/programs) for 2020.

Lesley Agostino,

Kim Schenk U&

Claudia Hein

TBD

How can Starfish help with student success?

12:00pm-1:00pm Student success is a moving target. Students need different

kinds of encouragement at different times. The challenge is

knowing which students are facing which obstacles and

sharing that information with key people on campus who can

intervene and help.

Starfish is an “early alert” communication tool that will help the

DVC community identify students who need additional support

in real time and connect students with critical resources.

1. What is Starfish?

2. Why is this important for student success?

3. How does it work and what are the key features?

4. What is your role as faculty and/or staff?

5. What are the next steps to engage with Starfish?

Carissa Urbalejo

& Beth

Hauscarriague

TBD

Evaluation Training Workshop

12:00pm-2:00pm If you are being evaluated this semester as either a full or part-

time faculty, or if you are serving on an evaluation committee

as an evaluator, this workshop will walk you through the peer

evaluation process. There will be plenty of time for your

questions about the various aspects of the evaluation process,

and recent changes in the forms.

Jason Mayfield TBD

Foreign Language Department Meeting

12:00pm-2:00pm The Foreign Language Department will meet to review new

college policies and procedures and discuss teaching

strategies and SLO results.

Naomi Nezuka TBD

DVC Academic Senate Council Meeting

12:00pm-2:00pm The DVC Academic Senate Council will hold its first meeting of

the Spring 2019 semester. An agenda will be posted in

advance.

Beth McBrien TBD

Chemistry Department Meeting

12:30pm-2:30pm Initial meeting of full-time faculty in chemistry department

aimed at planning for administrative details of Spring semester

and scheduling of courses for Summer and Fall.

Joseph Hickey TBD

DVC Student Club Adviser Orientation/Re-fresher Training

1:00pm-2:00pm Learn your responsibilities as a Student Club Adviser:

Advisers are an essential part of student success and retention.

In this Workshop, we will provide an overview of DVC Club

Advisers responsibilities & the important role of Club Advisers to

the success of the Clubs Program.

John

Christensen

TBD

Art Department Meeting

1:00pm-3:00pm Going over logistics and College/Department updates,

including evaluation, enrollment, etc.

Toru Sugita TBD

What is Accreditation and Why Should I Care?

2:00pm-3:00pm The college is beginning work on its 2020 Self-Evaluation Report

for the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior

Colleges. Come to this meeting to learn about the importance

of accreditation, the process we are using at the college to

prepare our report, and to learn about how you can help us

with the project if you want!

Becky Opsata TBD

ECE Full-time Faculty Meeting

2:30pm-5:30pm ECE full-time work and education session

Janet Mason,

Paul Pitner,

Alayne Stieglitz,

Sue Handy &

Deya Hill

TBD

ECE and SIGN SPRING C-CONTRACT MEETING

6:00pm-7:30pm C-contract meeting for all ECE faculty and SIGN instructors. Janet Mason,

Alayne Stieglitz,

Paul Pitner,

Deya Hill & Sue

Handy

TBD

THEME #6: Other Topics

Verbal De-escalation Training

9:00am-4:00pm Just as teaching is a skill, school crisis prevention and intervention is a

skill.

Managing challenging behavior in students is a skill. The key to that?

Giving staff the behavior management skills they wish they had

BEFORE they entered the education field. The skills they can learn

now. The skills that work for preventing, managing, and debriefing

challenging behaviors.

Educators across North America and around the world use CPI to

build their prevention and de-escalation skills. From general ed

teachers, special ed teachers, behavior interventionists, and

transportation staff to counselors, security staff, support staff, and

administrators — Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® training helps ALL staff

get a better handle on student behaviors.

The result? 95% of educators who use CPI report improving their de-

escalation skills and overall school safety. With training, all staff have

the skills to de-escalate and prevent. With training, all staff get a

better understanding of why behaviors occur, and which intervention

to use and when.

Note: This is an interactive, all day workshop during which lunch will

be provided by the Professional Development Program. It is limited to

20 participants on a first-come first served basis. Pre-registration is

required.

Steve Webber

from CCCSIG

TBD

What is Accreditation and Why Should I Care?

2:00pm-3:00pm The college is beginning work on its 2020 Self-Evaluation Report

for the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior

Colleges. Come to this meeting to learn about the importance

of accreditation, the process we are using at the college to

prepare our report, and to learn about how you can help us

with the project if you want!

Becky Opsata TBD

https://www.crisisprevention.com/What-We-Do/Nonviolent-Crisis-Intervention



San Ramon Campus

SRC Anatomy & Physiology Meeting

10:00am-

11:30am

Beginning of the semester meeting for anatomy and physiology

instructors at SRC to meet together. Goals of the meeting

include meeting with lab staff to review procedures, update on

new A and P lab, review of course outlines, assessment of

needs, and sharing new ideas for boosting student success in

both anatomy and physiology.

Bridgitte

Schaffer,

Jennifer

Tejada &

Mario Tejada

TBD

Spring 2019 Mandatory Flex Day Activities

Friday, January 25, 2019 All-College Activity

9:00am-

12:00pm

Refreshments from 8:30am-9:00am. Programming to follow.

More details coming soon!

Susan Lamb TBD

Social Science Division Spring Meeting

12:00pm-

2:30pm

The Spring Division meeting for the Social Sciences will include

updates on division activities, procedures and academic

programs. A conversation on Meta Majors in Social Sciences

and Pathways is planned.

Obed Vazquez TBD

Joint Math/ComSci & Business Divisions Meeting

12:30pm-

2:00pm

This is the Spring 2019 kickoff event for the Math/CS and

Business

divisions. The meeting is a potluck event for the Business,

Computer Science, Culinary Arts and Math departments to

get together, go over announcements for the new semester

and review the divisions' and college's policies and

procedures.

Despina

Prapavessi

TBD

Counseling Department Meeting

12:30pm-

2:30pm

Spring planning for full-time counseling faculty. Christie

Jamshidnejad,

Mike Gonzales

& Sheila Lau

TBD

English Department Meeting

12:30pm-

2:30pm

Meeting for English Department faculty. This semester, agenda

items include enrollment update; overview of departmental

committees/decision-making processes; orientation on the

new for Spring 2019 online roster management tool; AB-705

Workgroup presentation/discussion on Guided Self-Placement

tool development (component of online multiple measures

placement); and a presentation from library staff on available

resources and support.

Alan Haslam TBD

Physical, Biological & Health Sciences Division Meetings

12:30pm-

2:30pm

Both divisions of the sciences will meet together for

announcements and updates for the upcoming semester.

Joe Gorga TBD

SRC Division Retreat

1:00pm-3:00pm Division retreat for all FT faculty at SRC.

Kenyetta Tribble TBD

AFA Division Meeting

1:00pm-3:00pm AFA Division Meeting

Guided Pathways discussion, Best practices for 16 week

calendar, department announcements.

Potluck begins at 12:30pm.

Toni Fannin TBD

Library Division Meeting

2:00pm-3:30pm Library faculty and dean will discuss upcoming priorities for the

SP2019 semester.

Rick Robison TBD

CS Department Meeting

2:00pm-5:00pm We will be discussing internal departmental issues regarding

SLO, faculty evaluations, faculty responsibilities, student

success and Summer and Fall 19 schedules.

Caterina

Pentcheva

TBD

Physical Sciences Department Meeting

2:30pm-3:30pm Share information among different sub-departments of

department. Discuss course additions and changes. Discuss

John Rodriguez TBD

experiences of new semester format. Discuss other news not

readily available to non-chair faculty.

Biology Department Meeting

2:30pm-4:30pm Department members will become informed about matters

including but not limited to: campus/committee work, hiring,

budget and scheduling, and other faculty obligations and

responsibilities

John Freytag TBD

English Division Meeting

2:45pm-4:00pm The English Division Meeting will include updates on division

activities, processes and procedures (e.g. rosters, census, etc.),

and academic programs.

Obed Vazquez TBD

Music Department Meeting

3:30pm-5:30pm Discussion of spring Music Department events.

Bret Peppo &

Nick Vasallo

TBD

Applied & Fine Arts Division Approved Flex Activities

Curriculum development

Course revision

Articulation

Orienting part-time faculty

Developing a departmental student

assessment process

Meeting with colleagues from other

colleges

Coordinating courses with those of other

departments

Developing supplementary materials of

courses

Developing alternative teaching

strategies

Upgrading computer programs that are

used in instruction

Visiting feeder high schools for

articulation

Ongoing evaluation of courses,

programs, procedures, and materials

(other than required Program Review)

Departmental in-service activity related

to new procedures and technology

Compiling course-related

bibliographies, reading list, etc.

Recruitment of new students

Student advising

Upgrading and modifying equipment

used for instruction

Editing video materials for classroom use

Reviewing textbooks and other

materials for possible adoption

Designing new field trips

Revising and improving lab exercises

Conducting meetings with feeder

school teachers to compare programs

Preparing long-range departmental

goals

Evaluating retention experience and

strategies

Preparing display materials for

classrooms

Cataloging reference materials

Visiting commercial and industrial

settings

Developing and updating brochures

and other public relations materials

Follow up on students completing a

program

Recruiting part-time faculty

Defining a common content for multiple

course sections

Reviewing software for possible use in

instruction

Developing and/or revising test

materials

Meeting with advisory committees (Ref

to 5/8/95 Memorandum to Div/Dep

Chairs)

Developing departmental guidelines

and bylaws

Developing a guest speaker list

Reviewing and updating library holdings

in a subject area

Developing instructional goals for

specific programs

Biological & Health Sciences Division

Approved Flex Activities


Course revision

Articulation



assessment process


colleges


departments

Developing supplementary materials for

courses


strategies


used in instruction


articulation


procedures, and materials (other than

required Program Review)



Compiling courses-related

bibliographies, reading lists, etc


Student advisement



Editing video material for classroom use







Preparing long-range departmental

goals


strategies

Preparing display materials for

classrooms


Visiting commercial and industrial

settings

Developing and updating brochures


Follow-up on students completing a

program


Defining a common content for multiple

section courses


instruction

Developing and/or revising test

materials and procedures

Meeting with advisory committees (Ref.

to 5/8/95 Memorandum to

Div/Department Chairs)

Developing departmental guidelines

and by-laws


Reviewing and updating library holding

in a subject area

Developing instructional goals for

specific programs

May 8, 1995

Business Division Approved Flex Activities

See your division dean if you have any questions about specific activities.

Curriculum development (all courses)

Course revision

Orienting part-time faculty (Forms and

Policies Booklet)


assessment process


colleges


departments


courses


strategies


used in instruction


articulation


procedures, and materials (other than

required Program Review)













strategies

Preparing display materials for classrooms

Visiting business settings

Developing and updating brochures and other

public relations materials

Follow-up students completing a program


Defining a common content for multiple-

section courses


instruction

Developing and/or revising test materials and

procedures

Meeting with advisory committees (Ref. to

5/8/95 Memorandum to Div/Dep Chairs)

Developing departmental guidelines and by-

laws


Developing instructional goals for specific

programs

Departmental Committee meetings

Revising course outlines (all courses)

Teaching strategies and tactics (all courses)

Preparation for courses being taught for the

first time

Development of supplementary material (all

course)

Retreat in January or August

Student advising

Preparing long range division/departmental

goals

Attend professional meetings

Counseling/DSPS/Library Division Approved Flex Activities


Review career and educational source

materials

Advising on curricular strategies and

program development

Basic Skills classroom visitations

Visitations to off-campus programs

Orientating part-time faculty


colleges


departments

Upgrading and modifying equipment and

computer programs used for counseling

Reviewing textbooks, software and other

supplemental materials for possible

adoption

Conducting conferences on campus for

high school personnel, other colleges and

the community

Preparing long-range departmental or

division goals

Evaluating retention experiences and

strategies

Course revision


Visiting feeder high schools for articulation

Developing and updating brochures,

display materials and other public

relations materials


Developing and/or revising test materials

and procedures

Developing departmental guidelines and

by-laws

Developing instructional goals for specific

programs


strategies

Computer/technology training

Departmental in-service activity related to

new procedures and technology


Attending professional meetings,

conferences, retreats and workshops

relevant to professional development

Additional Flex-approved activities for

Counseling Department:

Developing computer software for counselor use

Extended articulation meetings

Expanding Counseling Department service

delivery system

Coordination of Transfer Day activities

Counseling during open registration time period

Developing alternative counseling strategies

Additional Flex-approved for Disabled Student

Programs & Services (DSPS):

Developing departmental student assessment

process

Ongoing evaluation of courses, procedures and

materials (other that program review)

Departmental in-service activity related to new

procedures and technology


Follow-up on student completing a program

(testing process)

Departmental Committee meetings

Preparation for courses being taught the first time

and/or on-line

LD advising during regular Flex

Additional Flex-approved activities for Librarians:

Consultation with instructors re: collection

development, research assignments, orientations,

and other matters concerning Information

Competency and library instruction

Developing library curriculum teaching strategies

and course outline revisions

Developing and revising library bibliographies,

handouts, assignments, and assessments tools

Visiting other libraries and meeting with other

colleagues from other sites

English Division Approved Flex Activities


Articulation

1. Attending meetings for intra-district

articulation

2. Attending meetings for inter-district

segmental articulation

3. Conducting meetings with feeder school

teachers to compare programs and

develop strategies

4. Coordinating courses with those of other

disciplines

5. Visiting commercial and industrial settings

Assessment Testing

6. Developing, administrating, and

evaluating assessment tests

Committee Meetings

7. Meeting with advisory committees

8. Meeting with colleagues from other

institutions

9. Meeting with colleagues to discuss

teaching techniques (‘Best Practices’)

Instructional Materials

10. Cataloging reference materials

11. Compiling course related bibliographies,

reading lists, etc.

12. Developing and/or revising test

materials and procedures

13. Developing and updating brochures


14. Developing supplementary materials for

courses

15. Editing audio-visual materials for

classroom use

16. Preparing display materials for

classrooms

17. Reviewing and updating library holdings

18. Reviewing textbooks and other


19. Revising and improving lab exercises

and materials

New Technology

20. Attending departmental in-service

activities related to new procedures and

technology

21. Reviewing software for possible use in

instruction

22. Upgrading computer programs that are

used in instruction

23. Upgrading or modifying equipment


Professional Activities and Development

24. Developing, revising, and implementing

recruitment plans for full-time and part-time

faculty

25. Participating in orientation, mentoring,

and in-service for part-time faculty

26. Recruiting new students and new

faculty

27. Developing departmental guidelines

and bylaws

Program and Curriculum Development

28. Defining common content and

objectives for multiple section courses

29. Designing new field trips

30. Developing guest speaker list

31. Developing course curriculum

32. Developing instructional goals for

specific programs

33. Evaluating courses, programs,

procedures, and materials

34. Preparing long-range departmental

goals

35. Revising course outlines

36. Updating and revising course syllabi and

class assignments

Retention, Student Success

37. Evaluating retention experience and

strategies

38. Following up on students

complementing a program

Math and Computer Science Division

Approved Flex Activities See your division dean if you have any questions about specific activities.

Articulation

1. Attending meetings for intra-district articulation

2. Attending meetings for inter-district segmental articulation

3. Conducting meetings with feeder school teachers to compare programs and develop

strategies

4. Coordinating courses with those of other disciplines

5. Visiting commercial and industrial settings where math concepts are applied

Assessment Testing

6. Developing, administrating, and evaluating assessment tests

Committee Meetings

7. Meeting with advisory committees

8. Meeting with colleagues from other institutions

9. Meeting with colleagues to discuss teaching techniques (‘Best Practices’)

Instructional Materials

10. Compiling and/or cataloguing reference materials

11. Compiling course related supplemental handouts, bibliographies, reading lists, etc.

12. Developing and/or revising exam materials and procedures

13. Reviewing/revising online course materials

14. Developing supplementary materials for courses

15. Editing audio-visual materials for classroom use

16. Preparing display materials for classrooms

17. Reviewing and updating library holdings

18. Reviewing textbooks and other materials for possible adoption

19. Revising and improving lab materials and handouts

New Technology

20. Attending departmental in-service activities related to new procedures and technology

21. Reviewing software for possible use in instruction

22. Upgrading computer programs that are used for instruction

23. Upgrading or modifying equipment used for instruction

24. Upgrading or modifying departmental or instructional webpages

Professional Activities and Professional Development

24. Developing, revising, and implementing recruitment plans for full-time and part-time

faculty

25. Participating in orientation, mentoring, and in-service for part-time faculty and new full-

time faculty.

Math and Computer Science Division (continued)

26. Acting as an official advisor for a DVC student club

27. Recruiting new students and new faculty

28. Developing departmental guidelines and bylaws

29. Visiting classes taught by colleagues to provide feedback and obtain new ideas

Program and Curriculum Development

30. Defining common content and objectives for multiple section courses

31. Designing new field trips

32. Developing course curriculum

33. Developing instructional goals for specific programs

34. Evaluating courses, programs, procedures, and materials

35. Preparing long-range departmental goals

36. Revising course outlines

37. Updating and revising course syllabi and class assignments

38. Developing, evaluating, updating, modifying, or refining SLO’s for courses, degrees, and

programs.

Retention, Student Success

39. Evaluating retention experience and strategies

40. Following up on students complementing a program

Website Development

Developing, updating, or modifying the department/division or other webpages on the

DVC website

Developing, updating, or modifying faculty webpages

Other

41. During Flex week the department faculty may participate in the following activities to

insure a smooth beginning to the semester:

a) prerequisite appeals

b) schedule changes

c) orientation of new staff

d) completion of logistical tasks necessary for the efficient running

of the department during the semester

Kinesiology, Athletics & Dance Division Approved Flex Activities


1. Articulation activities

2. Assessment of department

performance relative to department

and college goals.

3. By-laws revision

4. Compile course-related

bibliographies reading lists, etc.

5. Conduct meetings with feeder

school teachers and coaches to

enhance programs

6. Coordinate courses with other

departments

7. Course revision

8. Create or review audio-visual

materials for instructional use

9. Curriculum development

10. Define common content for multiple

section courses

11. Department in-service activities

related to new procedures, programs,

technology

12. Department in-service activities to

meet changing institutional needs and

goals

13. Design administrative strategies to

enhance staff effectiveness/program

quality

14. Design field trips

15. Develop/revise written department

guidelines as needed

16. Develop and/or revise test materials

and protocol

17. Develop and update brochures and

other public relations material

18. Develop grant proposals

19. Develop instruction innovations

20. Develop improved course materials

21. Develop improved student

assessments

22. Evaluate retention experience and

strategies

23. Fund raising activities

24. Gratuitous service instruction

25. In-service training for certification

and employment preparation programs

26. Meet with private sector as

appropriate to initiate/maintain

cooperative programs

27. Meet with colleagues from other

colleges

28. Meet with fitness and sport experts

from the community

30. Orientation of new faculty

31. Participate in professional clinics,

conferences, meetings and workshops

32. Prepare department goals and

plans

33. Prepare display materials for

teaching areas

34. Recruitment of staff

35. Recruitment of students

36. Retreat in August or January

37. Review and update library holdings

38. Review and update course

materials and textbooks

39. Review computer hardware and

software for possible instructional use

40. Review equipment for possible

instructional use

41. Review facilities for possible

modification/enhancement of existing

facilities

42. Student advising

43. Student follow-up

44. Student survey (revise, analyze,

develop recommendations)

45. Upgrade teaching facilities

46. Visit college, commercial and

industrial settings

Physical Science & Engineering Division Approved Flex Activities


Architecture, Construction, Engineering,

Engineering Technology

Articulation with 4-year colleges and

universities

Articulation with high schools


Construct and/or design new demonstration

equipment



new procedures or technologies

Designing field trips, which may include

visiting the site

Developing and/or updating advertising

materials for programs or department

Engineering summer camp planning and/or

preparation and/or participation

Facilities planning for new equipment

Facilities planning for remodeling project

High school student recruitment

New faculty orientation

Participating at regular college FLEX

activities

Part-time faculty recruiting, advising, training

and/or orientation

Preparation for a new course

Preparation of instructional materials,

including experiments demonstrations, or

audio-visual

Preparation of materials for labs

Program advisory committee meetings

Reviewing computer software for possible

use in classes

Revising laboratory experiments

Revision of course outlines and catalog

revisions

Self-study of new classroom-use software

Student advising

Student club mentorship

Student design project mentorship

Taking any college level course

Training: Computer software and/or

hardware and/or general lab equipment

Visit industry to develop field trips, develop

student job opportunities, obtain financial

assistance or donations, and learn from

industry experts

Visiting or communicating with other

college programs and faculty

Workforce development

Writing new laboratory exercises

Chemistry

Review Textbooks

Course Revision

Class Preparation

Class Research

Computer Work (Learning about the

computers that we have in the department,

evaluating software packages and

researching possible software for purchase).

Revising laboratory

Writing new laboratory exercises

Preparation of new instructional materials for

lecture

Repair demonstration equipment

Construct new demonstration equipment

Repair scientific instruments


Department workshop or retreat:

Admission testing

Articulation problems

Teaching philosophies

Safety and first-aid

Textbook evaluation

Future staffing

Applied topics such as: Atomic

absorption, solar energy, etc..

Former student follow-up study

Current student statistical study

New faculty orientation

Physical Science & Engineering

Division (Continued)

Physical Science


Course revision

Articulation




assessment process

Meeting with colleagues from other colleges

Coordinating courses with those from other

departments


courses

Developing alternative teaching strategies


used in instruction


Evaluation of courses, programs, procedures

and materials


new procedures and technology

Student advising

Upgrading and modifying equipment used

for instruction


Collecting rock samples or photographs for

classroom use

Reviewing textbooks and other materials for

possible adoption

Designing new field trips, field trip

reconnaissance


Conducting meetings with feeder school

teachers to compare programs

Preparing long-range departmental goals

Organizing, labeling samples for instruction

Developing/revising test material and

procedures

Developing departmental guidelines and

by-laws

Reviewing and updating library holdings

Attending, participating in technical

meetings

Developing grant proposals

Program review

Department Computer Planning

Software Review

Computer Demo

Organize Experiments for Syllabus

Rewrite and Rework Position Plots (Astro)

Social Science Division Approved Flex Activities Curriculum development

Course revision

Articulation


Developing a departmental student assessment process

Meeting with colleagues from other colleges

Coordinating courses with those of other departments

Developing supplementary materials for courses


Upgrading computer programs that are used in instruction

Visiting feeder high schools for articulations

Evaluation of courses, programs, procedures and technology

Departmental in-service activity related to new procedures and technology

Compiling course related bibliographies, reading lists, etc.


Student advising

Upgrading or modifying equipment used for instruction

Editing video materials for classroom use

Recruitment textbooks and other materials for possible adoption


Revising and improving lab

San Ramon Campus Division Approved Flex Activities Curriculum development

Course revision

Coordinating courses with those of other departments

Preparing courses being taught for the first time

Ongoing evaluation of courses, procedures and materials (other than required by

program review)

Developing supplementary materials for courses


Upgrading computer programs used for instruction

Reviewing software for possible use in instruction

Upgrading and modifying equipment used for instruction


Compiling course-related reading lists, bibliographies, etc.

Preparing display materials for classrooms, including experiments, demonstrations and

audio-visual material

Reviewing textbooks and other materials for possible adoption

Designing new fieldtrips, field trip reconnaissance

Developing or revising lab exercises

Collecting samples for use in lab

Articulation


San Ramon Campus Division Approved Flex Activities continued


Coordinating and participating in Transfer Day activities

Developing, revising and implementing recruitment plans for part-time and full-time

faculty

Preparing long-range department goals

Developing department bylaws and guidelines

Orienting new part-time faculty

Orienting new full-time faculty

Reviewing part-time faculty syllabi

Develop student job opportunities: part-time, co-op and full-time

Grant writing and fund-raising for programs

Developing, recruiting and coordinating guest speakers

Reviewing and updating library holdings in a subject area

Developing alternative counseling strategies

Division/ department retreats and workshops

Training new technicians

Developing computer software

Facilities planning for new building, remodeling or new equipment

Repair of scientific instruments

Designing or preparing statistical study or survey for students, faculty, staff and

administrators

Design administrative strategies to enhance effectiveness/ program quality

Gratuitous service instruction

Representing the college as a guest speaker or lecturer for feeder schools/ community

organizations

Meet with discipline experts in the community

Conducting conferences on campus for high school personnel, other colleges and the

community

Department in-service activity related to new procedures or technology

Department in-service activity to meet changing institutional needs and goals

Any flex activity approved by the department of someone’s discipline

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