GADER | Get Ready for Your Summer 2025 Course Part 2
For NCESL Faculty,
Thinking about participation in your remote courses? Are students not responding in class? How do you track student participation? How do you get students active and engaged? Come to this session to learn about some well-researched methods from @ONE about active and passive learning. Topics are catered to remote instruction but methods apply to in-person classes as well.
*Note - This session will involve active participation. Choose your technology so that you can participate actively throughout the workshop.
Organization: E S L Noncredit Division. Point Person Contact Name: Susanna Semerdzhyan. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Engaging Students. Zoom Meeting Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/84221302994. Categories: FLEX, GADER. Would you like this event on a calendar? TRUE.
Wednesday, April 23, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Zoom.
Faculty-Student Book Club discusses Revenge of the Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell
Revenge of the Tipping Point is a rich book that allows us to talk about the dark side of social epidemics and tipping points, several of which impact minorities and raise concerns about social inequity. The book’s themes on equity and minority issues can help faculty and students develop a greater understanding of the importance of equity in the classroom.
Faculty will have an in-depth discussion of minority experiences and themes in the book that will allow them to develop assignments and in-class discussions they can use in their classes should they decide to use the book in class. Students will get to know more faculty members while learning to engage in fun, academic literary analysis and share their insights on minority identity politics.
Participants will,
Analyze minority themes in the book, particularly regarding social engineering related to the opioid crisis, crime in Miami, teen suicide, the politics of Covid, and more.
, Connect with a community of faculty and students that fosters a…
Organization: Professional Development. Point Person Contact Name: Rosemary Kwa. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Engaging Students. Zoom Meeting Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/86872091694. Categories: FLEX. Would you like this event on a calendar? TRUE.
Wednesday, April 23, 2025, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
Zoom.
From GCC to Colorectal Surgery
BV 101,
Dr. Armen Gregorian will share his knowledge about the colorectal surgery career pathway. He will speak about his path in medicine, including the challenges and triumphs that come with pursing such a path. He will also speak about some of his cases and the importance of colorectal health.
Organization: Biology Division. Point Person Contact Name: Nare Garibyan. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Engaging Students. Please list External Presenter: Dr. Armen Gregorian. Categories: FLEX, CPGU. Would you like this event on a calendar? TRUE.
Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Buena Vista Science Center 101, Buena Vista Science Center 102 - Science Academy.
CATESOL Shareout #1
For NCESL Faculty,
Could not attend CATESOL but want to hear about all the wonderful things discussed there? Come to this session to hear from NCESL faculty who attended CATESOL 2024. .
Organization: E S L Noncredit Division. Point Person Contact Name: Susanna Semerdzhyan. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Engaging Students. Zoom Meeting Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/88204188416. Categories: FLEX. Would you like this event on a calendar? TRUE.
Friday, May 2, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Zoom.
ADHD 101
We will cover what ADHD is, how it typically manifests, strengths of individuals with the diagnosis, best teaching/classroom practices, student statements about the diagnosis and how instructors can help.
Organization: Disabled Students Programs And Services. Point Person Contact Name: Rita Zobayan. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Diana Carrillo. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Engaging Students. Zoom Meeting Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/81466872430. Categories: FLEX. Would you like this event on a calendar? TRUE. Include a few bullet points on how this PD can improve staff job performance.: We will cover what ADHD is, how it typically manifests, strengths of individuals with the diagnosis, best teaching/classroom practices, student statements about the diagnosis and how instructors can help.
Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Zoom.
GADER | Get Ready for Your Summer 2025 Course Part 3
For NCESL Faculty,
You have tracked participation and see some patterns: students leaving early, coming late, not responding. How do you address these issues? Come to this session to learn about how to address these issues in a student friendly way while setting boundaries. For in-person and remote instruction!
*Note - this workshop will involve active participation. Choose your device for engaging so that you can get the most out of the workshop.
Organization: E S L Noncredit Division. Point Person Contact Name: Susanna Semerdzhyan. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Engaging Students. Zoom Meeting Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/84221302994. Categories: FLEX, GADER. Would you like this event on a calendar? TRUE.
Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Zoom.
CATESOL Shareout #2
For NCESL Faculty,
Could not attend CATESOL but want to hear about all the wonderful things discussed there? Come to this session to hear from NCESL faculty who attended CATESOL 2024.
Organization: E S L Noncredit Division. Point Person Contact Name: Susanna Semerdzhyan. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Engaging Students. Zoom Meeting Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/88204188416. Categories: FLEX. Would you like this event on a calendar? TRUE.
Friday, May 9, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Zoom.
Student Research Symposium
<span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">GCC is hosting our 3rd-annual Research Symposium to highlight exemplary student work on May 12, 2025. Students will present original work or research conducted for any major class assignment.
Organization: Professional Development. Point Person Contact Name: Stacy Jazan. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Engaging Students. Categories: FLEX, CPGU. Would you like this event on a calendar? TRUE.
Monday, May 12, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Student Center 212, Student Center 212 Patio.
Monthly Faculty Meeting
Monthly Faculty Meeting,
This meeting is important monthly updates and information for all faculty. Part time Faculty can receive flex for attendance.
Organization: Glendale College Guild. Point Person Contact Name: Cameron Hastings. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Cameron Hastings, Richard Kamei. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Engaging Students. Zoom Meeting Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/86121551440?pwd=zaYOpQYwauebdkL0lrTv1Kv056rerH.1. Categories: FLEX. Would you like this event on a calendar? TRUE.
Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 12:20 PM – 1:30 PM.
San Rafael Building 138 - Kreider Hall, Zoom.
Learning Disabilities 101
We will cover what learning disabilities are, how they typically manifest, strengths of individuals with the diagnoses, best teaching/classroom practices, student statements about the diagnoses and how instructors can help.
Organization: Disabled Students Programs And Services. Point Person Contact Name: Rita Zobayan. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Janelle Qamaruzzaman. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Engaging Students. Zoom Meeting Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/87524892874. Categories: FLEX. Would you like this event on a calendar? TRUE. Include a few bullet points on how this PD can improve staff job performance.: We will cover what learning disabilities are, how they typically manifest, strengths of individuals with the diagnoses, best teaching/classroom practices, student statements about the diagnoses and how instructors can help.
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Zoom.
Creating an Engaging and Dynamic Learning Environment
For NCESL Faculty,
Discover the power of substitution drills, silent reading, role play, and some other practical techniques to create an engaging and dynamic learning environment.
*Note - This session is designed for active participation. You will be participating actively throughout the session. Use the technology that best allows you to interact.
Organization: E S L Noncredit Division. Point Person Contact Name: Susanna Semerdzhyan. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Edwin Fallahi. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Engaging Students. Zoom Meeting Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/87542324927. Categories: FLEX. Would you like this event on a calendar? TRUE.
Friday, May 30, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Zoom.