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Moving Beyond "Studenting" Making Thinking Visible in Your Classroom

About This Series: Online synchronous workshops for faculty to discuss engagement strategies, share best practices, and learn alongside your colleagues , Each participant receives a free copy of Building Thinking Classrooms by Peter Liljedahl as our shared  text , Peer discussion and idea-sharing your experiences are part of the conversation using strategies outlined in the book , Practical strategies ready to try in your teaching , See the Full Book Building Thinking Classrooms in the GCC Library at this Library Permalink. Organization: Faculty Development. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Engaging Students. Categories: FLEX. Zoom Invite Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/86574624616. Monday, April 20, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Zoom.

CPL and Statewide Recommendations

Learn about Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) and how to review the statewide recommendations from Mapping Articulated Pathways (MAP). In this workshop we'll introduce/review what CPL is, what can count as CPL, and then how to start by comparing your own discipline courses to the statewide recommendations. We'll focus on the education and job experiences that veterans often have, as well as other working professionals who may have industry-level certifications or licenses, and then how faculty can compare the knowledge and skills from these experiences to our own Course Outlines of Record (COR)s and C-ID descriptors. If you attend in-person, bring your laptop! Organization: Curriculum & Instruction Committee. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Engaging Students. Zoom Meeting Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/88381788912. Categories: FLEX. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Erin Calderone, Bridget Bershad bbershad@glendale.edu, Paul Vera pvera@glendale. Which campus is your event taking place? Verdugo. Zoom Invite Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/88381788912. Thursday, April 23, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM. Sierra Vista Building 234, Zoom.

Language and Communication Tea: Araksya Karapetyan

Join us for the annual Language and Communication Tea. Our featured keynote speaker this year will be Araksya Karapetyan from Good LA/Fox 11 in Los Angeles. More details to come! Organization: English. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Engaging Students. Categories: FLEX, CPGU. Please list External Presenter: Araksya Karapetyan. Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Main Auditorium - Auditorium Building 100.

Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing Update

Lauren Gill, California Deputy Director, National Wildlife Federation and Celina Oliveri, Senior Environmental Scientist, California Department of Transportation will be giving a lecture on the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing and sharing their unique perspectives and experiences on the project. This lecture will also provide students with information about which professions are involved in this large project and how they can also approach and consider these professions. Organization: Science Lecture Series. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Engaging Students. Categories: FLEX. Please list External Presenter: Lauren Gill and Celina Oliveri. Zoom Invite Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/81381504800?pwd=2WpkW467c8MyWvWOlXp2rGappPZlwu.1. Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM. Zoom.

Spring Refresh: Organization & Navigatio

This Spring Refresh session on Course Organization & Navigation aligns with the California Community Colleges (CCC) OER Course Design Rubric and accessibility standards by emphasizing clear, consistent module structures, intuitive navigation, and reduced cognitive load for all learners. By organizing content into well-defined units, using consistent headers and layouts, and incorporating an introductory/orientation module with GCC-aligned templates, faculty support key rubric areas such as course design, content presentation, and learner support. Additionally, simplifying course navigation and reducing clutter enhances accessibility by making content easier to locate and interact with, particularly for students using assistive technologies. These practices reflect accessibility standards (such as WCAG) by promoting perceivable, operable, and understandable course environments, ultimately fostering a more inclusive and equitable learning experience.   . Organization: Professional Development. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Engaging Students. Categories: PD Credit Pending Approval. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Nune Dervishian. Zoom Invite Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/88095204379. Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM. Zoom.

3rd Annual CCC Counseling Conference: Counseling with Purpose: Identity, Innovation, and Equity for Every Student

We are proud to announce the 3rd Annual CA Community College Conference on Friday, May 1, 2026.   We welcome faculty, staff, administrators, and student services professionals from across the region for a day of meaningful engagement, collaboration, and learning.   This year’s theme, “Counseling with Purpose: Identity, Innovation, and Equity for Every Student,” reflects our shared commitment to supporting students through intentional and equity-centered practices.   We are also excited to share that GCC's very own Dr. Kevin Meza will serve as this year’s keynote speaker, bringing his insight and experience to help set the tone for a meaningful and inspiring day.   This year's conference will feature a variety of breakout sessions designed to provide practical strategies and insights that participants can implement on their campuses. Sessions will explore topics such as: Equity-centered counseling approaches , Innovative student support programs , Identity-affirming practices , Transfer,… Organization: Academic Counseling. Registration Link: https://www.glendale.edu/students/counseling/counselor-conference. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Engaging Students. Categories: FLEX, CPGU. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Info not available yet. Which campus is your event taking place? Verdugo. Please list External Presenter: Info Not Available Yet. Friday, May 1, 2026, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM. San Rafael Building 138 - Kreider Hall, Cimmarusti Science Center 177, Health Science Building 325, Health Science Building 326, Sierra Vista Building 223*, Sierra Vista Building 225, Student Center 212.

Student Research Symposium

, GCC is hosting our 4th-annual Research Symposium to highlight exemplary student work on May 4, 2026! Students are invited to present their work as a poster, presentation, or another visual modality. To check out the awesome presenters and topics at last year's symposium, view our webpage. Interested students who would like to present this year can complete this form by Sunday, April 5. Got questions? Contact: Heather Ramos at hramos@glendale.edu, Symposium Committee: Susie Chin, Brittany Hampton, Reid Kerr, Eva Janeckova, Heather Ramos, and Rachel Ridgway. Organization: Library, English, Science Technology Engineering Math, Visual & Performing Arts Division. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Engaging Students. Categories: FLEX, CPGU. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Student Researchers. Monday, May 4, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Student Center 212.

Moving Beyond "Studenting" Making Thinking Visible in Your Classroom

About This Series: Online synchronous workshops for faculty to discuss engagement strategies, share best practices, and learn alongside your colleagues , Each participant receives a free copy of Building Thinking Classrooms by Peter Liljedahl as our shared  text , Peer discussion and idea-sharing your experiences are part of the conversation using strategies outlined in the book , Practical strategies ready to try in your teaching , See the Full Book Building Thinking Classrooms in the GCC Library at this Library Permalink. Organization: Faculty Development. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Engaging Students. Categories: FLEX. Zoom Invite Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/86574624616. Monday, May 4, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Zoom.

Innovation Expo

This is the annual celebration of our professional learning. Share what you have learned by creating a poster and helping others connect to your learning in this open house style poster session. Organization: Professional Development. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Engaging Students. Categories: FLEX, CPGU, GLOW UP. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Various. Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM. Student Center 212.

Moving Beyond "Studenting" Making Thinking Visible in Your Classroom

About This Series: Online synchronous workshops for faculty to discuss engagement strategies, share best practices, and learn alongside your colleagues , Each participant receives a free copy of Building Thinking Classrooms by Peter Liljedahl as our shared  text , Peer discussion and idea-sharing your experiences are part of the conversation using strategies outlined in the book , Practical strategies ready to try in your teaching , See the Full Book Building Thinking Classrooms in the GCC Library at this Library Permalink. Organization: Faculty Development. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Engaging Students. Categories: FLEX. Zoom Invite Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/86574624616. Monday, May 18, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Zoom.