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AI Literacy for Beginners

Technology & Innovation PD This in-person AI Literacy workshop provides a beginner-friendly introduction to artificial intelligence for faculty and staff. Participants will explore key concepts including Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs), how these tools work at a high level, and where they are being used in higher education. The session will also cover data privacy, ethical and responsible use, and the fundamentals of prompt engineering to help participants get clearer, more useful results. Attendees will leave with a practical foundation for understanding and thoughtfully using AI tools in their work. Organization: Professional Development. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Technology & Innovation. Categories: FLEX. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Alice Martinez, Jeffery Foulkes. Monday, February 2, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM. Library Building 313*.

Engaging Students Deep Dive

Engaging Students PD This four-day workshop invites faculty to explore strategies to deepen student engagement.  Each day will include design-time to develop classroom-ready strategies to help scaffold student independence and agency in learning.  Two days will be devoted to addressing the challenges and opportunities that AI bring to student engagement.  This is a Four-Day event!  January 26, 27 and February 2, and 3! Please RSVP at this link. Organization: Professional Development. Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/gccdeepdive. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Engaging Students. Categories: FLEX. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Tiffany Ingle. Which campus is your event taking place? Verdugo. Monday, February 2, 2026, 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM. Sierra Vista 105 - Faculty Innovation Center.

Playlab-palooza: Hands on work time!

Technology & Innovation PD PlayLab Palooza: Building  Bots for Learning/ Student Support This interactive PD introduces PlayLab as a hands-on space for designing and building course-based AI support tools (bots) that strengthen student learning, engagement, and access to help—without replacing the instructor. Faculty will explore practical use cases and begin building a bot aligned to their instructional goals, content, and student needs. **Please come prepared with digital versions of the following (depending on the bot you want to build): Course outline and/or syllabus , Key course materials (readings, assignments, rubrics, slides, modules, handouts, etc.) , One example of a task students struggle with (prompt, assignment directions, discussion post, project guidelines, etc.) , Optional: sample FAQ/student questions you frequently receive. Organization: Professional Development. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Technology & Innovation. Categories: FLEX, GLOW UP. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Sydnee Risk, Alice Martinez. Monday, February 2, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM. Library Building 313*.

AI That Actually Saves You Time

Technology & Innovation PD We often hear that AI will “save you time,” but many tools don’t live up to the hype. This hands-on workshop cuts through the noise to focus on practical AI workflows that genuinely support teaching and free up meaningful time. Participants will learn how to move beyond basic prompting to build custom AI “agents” tailored to their courses, teaching style, and preferences, using strategic prompt engineering, projects, and custom instructions. The session will demonstrate automated workflows such as generating editable Google Forms, building PowerPoint or Google Slides presentations, creating quiz banks for Kahoot, using multiple AI tools together (NotebookLM with Claude or ChatGPT), and leveraging LLMs as coding partners for Canvas, Blackboard, and other LMS platforms. Organization: Professional Development. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Technology & Innovation. Categories: FLEX. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Jeff Foulkes. Monday, February 2, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM. Library Building 313*.

Beginner Excel

Technology & Innovation PD This introductory workshop is designed to help Glendale Community College classified staff build confidence using Microsoft Excel. No prior Excel experience is required—this session starts with the basics and provides practical examples relevant to everyday campus tasks, including tracking projects, managing lists, and organizing departmental information. By the end of the workshop, attendees will leave with a strong foundation and practical tools to make Excel work for them. Organization: Professional Development. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Technology & Innovation. Categories: CPGU. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Terry Flexser. Which campus is your event taking place? Verdugo. Monday, February 2, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. San Rafael Building 312.

Intermediate Excel

Technology & Innovation PD Take your Excel skills to the next level in this practical, productivity-focused workshop designed for Glendale Community College classified staff. Building on foundational knowledge, this session introduces intermediate tools that make spreadsheets more efficient, accurate, and insightful. By the end of the session, you will feel confident applying Excel’s more powerful features to streamline daily tasks, support departmental operations, and manage data with greater ease.  . Organization: Professional Development. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Technology & Innovation. Categories: CPGU. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Terry Flexser. Which campus is your event taking place? Verdugo. Monday, February 2, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. San Rafael Building 312.

Engaging Students Deep Dive

Engaging Students PD This four-day workshop invites faculty to explore strategies to deepen student engagement.  Each day will include design-time to develop classroom-ready strategies to help scaffold student independence and agency in learning.  Two days will be devoted to addressing the challenges and opportunities that AI bring to student engagement.  This is a Four-Day event!  January 26, 27 and February 2, and 3! Please RSVP at this link. Organization: Professional Development. Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/gccdeepdive. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Engaging Students. Categories: FLEX. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Tiffany Ingle. Which campus is your event taking place? Verdugo. Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM. Sierra Vista 105 - Faculty Innovation Center.

Get to Know Pronto!

Engaging Students PD Get to Know Pronto: A Real-Time Messaging Tool for Student Communication and Belonging. Join us for an introduction to Pronto, a secure, mobile-friendly communication tool built directly into Canvas that helps instructors connect with students through real-time messaging, announcements, and group chats—making it easier to build community, improve engagement, and support student success. Organization: Professional Development. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Engaging Students. Zoom Meeting Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/89284277334. Categories: FLEX, GLOW UP. Please list External Presenter: Lauren Luker. Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM. Zoom.

Teaching the 8-Week Hybrid Format

Engaging Students PD Get Ready to Teach in the 8-Week Format, The college is increasing the number of 8-week courses! This means Asynchronous as well as Hybrid (in-person). You may have the opportunity to teach in this new format. This session will focus on the Hybrid format using the Flipped Classroom model. Come to this session to hear Beth Kronbeck's experience transitioning from 16 week in-person course to the 8-week hybrid format. And work with designer, Fabiola Torres on designing 8-week courses with your voice and vision. You'll discuss the type of high engagement, pacing, assessment, and grading practices that make the 8-week format a success for you and for students. Organization: Faculty Development. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Engaging Students. Zoom Meeting Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/3102920514?omn=82780266435. Categories: FLEX, GLOW UP. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Beth Kronbeck and Fabiola Torres. Which campus is your event taking place? Verdugo. Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM. San Rafael Building 314.

Using Universal Design for Learning in the Classroom

Engaging Students PD This scenario-based, participatory session addresses: The benefits of using Universal Design for Learning (UDL)  , How to provide clear and intentional instructions , How to approach a student about Disabled Students Programs & Services (DSPS) , What to do if a student tells you they have a disability , When to refer to the Behavior Management Team (BMT) , Join us in person or via Zoom with the links below: Tues, Feb 3 at 3:00pm-4:30pm: https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/83830974117 , Wed, Feb 4 at 9am-10:30am: https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/85422080550 , . Organization: Disabled Students Programs And Services. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Engaging Students. Categories: FLEX. Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM. Sierra Vista Building 228, Zoom.

Insights: Where Learning Happens

Data, Feedback, & Assessment PD Insights is our new assessment tool used in Canvas. This training will provide directions on setting up assessment rubrics, scoring students, and accessing your data. All faculty must be trained because, starting in spring 2026, all courses will need to be assessed using Insights.  The outcomes for this training are as follows: Implement your assessment strategy seamlessly within Canvas. , Increase engagement between students and faculty. , Access richer, more actionable data. Organization: Student Learning Outcomes. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Data, Feedback & Assessment. Zoom Meeting Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/89299531265. Categories: FLEX. Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Zoom.

Re-designing Assessment for the Age of AI: A Process-Based Approach Using Custom Chatbots

Data, Feedback, & Assessment PD Assessment and AI - Let's engage PROCESS! The rise of AI demands a fundamental shift in how we assess students: from judging the final product to coaching the learning process. But how can we do this consistently without burning out?   In this practical workshop, you will learn to harness AI as your pedagogy partner. We will move from theory to tool-building, exploring how to use custom chatbots to manage and assess the learning journey. You will get hands-on experience calibrating an AI to your grading standards and begin redesigning a rubric for one of your own assignments using a process-based framework.   You will leave with: A practical framework for process-based assessment and a customized AI tool to help you implement it in your classroom. Organization: Faculty Development. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Data, Feedback & Assessment. Zoom Meeting Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/88670169286. Categories: FLEX, GLOW UP. Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM. Zoom.

Using Universal Design for Learning in the Classroom

Engaging Students PD This scenario-based, participatory session addresses: The benefits of using Universal Design for Learning (UDL)  , How to provide clear and intentional instructions , How to approach a student about Disabled Students Programs & Services (DSPS) , What to do if a student tells you they have a disability , When to refer to the Behavior Management Team (BMT) , Join us in person or via Zoom with the links below: Tues, Feb 3 at 3:00pm-4:30pm: https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/83830974117 , Wed, Feb 4 at 9am-10:30am: https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/85422080550 , . Organization: Disabled Students Programs And Services. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Engaging Students. Categories: FLEX. Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM. Sierra Vista Building 228, Zoom.

Authentic Assignments on Social Explorer

Data, Feedback, & Assessment PD This is an interactive workshop about using Social Explorer through the GCC Library to help students understand data and geographical information systems. Erin will present how she has created assignments in public health classes which require students to integrate theoretical concepts with actual data presented in the Social Explorer maps. Using Canvas studio, students can present their own understanding and analysis of the data in an authentic way. Becka will further explain how data can be found and used in Social Explorer to create comparative maps and "stories" for course content and assignments. Organization: Library. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Data, Feedback & Assessment. Zoom Meeting Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/89563471916. Categories: FLEX, GLOW UP. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Becka Cooling, Erin Calderone. Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM. Zoom.

Cocoa Cup Pickleball Tournament

Building Belonging PD COCOA CUP Pickleball Tournament , Glendale College Faculty & Staff Pickleball Tournament, Serve. Rally. Connect. Join your colleagues for a fun, friendly Pickleball Tournament open exclusively to Glendale College faculty and staff. All skill levels are welcome—whether you’re a seasoned player or brand new to the game! Event Details, Location: Glendale College (Vaquero Gym), Date: February 4th, 6th, and 9th based on participation, Time: 11:30 am – 2:30 pm,  Who Can Participate, Full-time & part-time Faculty , Classified & Confidential Staff , Administrators , No partner? No problem! Individuals and teams are welcome.   Tournament Format, Doubles play , Round-robin followed by playoffs (based on participation) , Beginner & Intermediate-friendly brackets , Prizes & bragging rights awarded to top team!   Why Join? Friendly competition & campus camaraderie , Get active and have fun , Meet colleagues from across campus. Organization: Wellness Program. Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf77EhfsYwHZwRhnSLZ-VC54_ZYGQzrSxMMpEWakRwFzUxhQw/viewform?usp=publish-editor. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Building Belonging. Categories: FLEX. Which campus is your event taking place? Verdugo. Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM. Vaquero Athletic Complex 150 - Vaquero Gymnasium.

Teaching with Care: Trauma-Incormed Approaches for Supporting Student Success

Building Belonging PD Trauma-Informed Approaches to Help Support Student Success, This session focuses on supporting student mental health and creating trauma-informed classrooms. We will explore how chronic stress, trauma, and basic needs insecurity affect learning, attendance, and persistence for students. Faculty will be introduced to trauma-informed, equity-minded teaching principles and practical strategies that promote psychological safety, clarity, and student success while maintaining academic rigor and clear professional boundaries. Outcomes, By the end of this session, participants will be able to: Explain how mental health challenges and trauma-related stress in community college students can impact learning and engagement. , Apply at least two trauma-informed teaching strategies that can reduce barriers to learning, support student well-being, and uphold clear academic expectations. Organization: Faculty Development. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Building Belonging. Zoom Meeting Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/81773065900. Categories: FLEX. Which campus is your event taking place? Verdugo. Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM. Sierra Vista 105 - Faculty Innovation Center.

From Weighted Averages to Meaningful Learning: An Introduction to Alternative Grading

Data, Feedback, & Assessment PD Grading and Assessment CAN Support Learning! Grading practices have an all-encompassing effect on student learning and classroom environments. In this minicourse, participants will explore the destructive impact of “traditional” (i.e. weighted-average) grading practices on student learning and success. From the ways in which traditional grading reinforces inequity to how it disrupts the instructor/student relationship, participants will look at over 100 years of literature and research to unpack what's wrong with traditional grading practices. This will be followed by a series of activities around the four pillars of alternative grading described by Clark & Talbert. The four pillars are: clearly defined learning outcomes, assessment of mastery, eventual mastery, and helpful feedback. Participants will have hands-on time working through a scaffolded implementation plan with the facilitators, and will walk away from the minicourse with an outline of their course redesign implementing alternative grading… Organization: Faculty Development. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Data, Feedback & Assessment. Zoom Meeting Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/84007484378?pwd=ZaM3o1vBuiOjyoDmgaJpbbJ7O6YgeJ.1. Categories: FLEX. Which campus is your event taking place? Verdugo. Please list External Presenter: Center For Grading Reform - Sharona Krinsky and Robert Bosely. Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Administration Building 217.

Show Me the Money: Working with the Glendale College Foundation to Support Our Shared Mission

Growing Your Potential PD Join us to explore how collaboration and philanthropy turn ideas into impact. This session will introduce you to the work of the Glendale College Foundation and highlight ways faculty and staff can partner with the Foundation to support students, programs, and institutional goals.  We will discuss partnership opportunities, how collaboration can strengthen fundraising efforts, and how we can work together to advance GCC’s mission. Organization: Glendale College Foundation. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Growing Your Potential. Zoom Meeting Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/87195132964. Categories: FLEX. Thursday, February 5, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM. Sierra Vista Building 228.

Insights: Where Learning Happens

Data, Feedback, & Assessment PD Insights is our new assessment tool used in Canvas. This training will provide directions on setting up assessment rubrics, scoring students, and accessing your data. All faculty must be trained because, starting in spring 2026, all courses will need to be assessed using Insights.  The outcomes for this training are as follows: Implement your assessment strategy seamlessly within Canvas. , Increase engagement between students and faculty. , Access richer, more actionable data. Organization: Student Learning Outcomes. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Data, Feedback & Assessment. Zoom Meeting Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/89299531265. Categories: FLEX. Thursday, February 5, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Zoom.

Building Thinking Classrooms

Engaging Students PD Building Thinking Classrooms, The buzz words of "student engagement” can be misleading at times. Students may appear to be learning by complying, taking notes, and finishing tasks but avoid the work of thinking through the material. Dr. Peter Liljedahl in Building Thinking Classrooms describes this as studenting: a performative act students use to satisfy the teacher and avoid the risk of making a mistake or trying something new. This workshop will explore this phenomenon and share some collaborative strategies to make thinking visible in the classroom. Join us to share your experiences of “studenting” and ideas on how to motivate students to engage in real intellectual work. Zoom Link. Organization: Faculty Development. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Engaging Students. Zoom Meeting Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/89897529667. Categories: FLEX. Thursday, February 5, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM. Zoom.

Data Detectives: Uncovering Stories

Data, Feedback, & Assessment PD Data Detectives, Join us for an interactive workshop that builds confidence in reading and interpreting institutional data. Through a collaborative scavenger hunt, you'll explore real GCC data—from enrollment trends to student success metrics—and practice asking critical questions about what the numbers reveal. Working in small teams, you'll rotate through stations with different visualizations and discover how data informs decision-making at GCC. No statistical background required—just curiosity! Leave with practical skills for understanding data in program review, planning, and everyday work. Organization: Research And Planning. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Data, Feedback & Assessment. Categories: FLEX. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Mike Davis, Silvana Carrión-Palomares. Which campus is your event taking place? Verdugo. Thursday, February 5, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM. Sierra Vista Building 228.

EEO Rep Training

Growing Your Potential PD EEO Rep Training (For New and Existing EEO Reps). Organization: Human Resources. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Growing Your Potential. Categories: FLEX, CPGU. Which campus is your event taking place? Verdugo. Please list External Presenter: Lisa Norman. Thursday, February 5, 2026, 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM. Administration Building 232G - Learning Center Workshop Room.

From Weighted Averages to Meaningful Learning: An Introduction to Alternative Grading

Data, Feedback, & Assessment PD Grading and Assessment CAN Support Learning! Grading practices have an all-encompassing effect on student learning and classroom environments. In this minicourse, participants will explore the destructive impact of “traditional” (i.e. weighted-average) grading practices on student learning and success. From the ways in which traditional grading reinforces inequity to how it disrupts the instructor/student relationship, participants will look at over 100 years of literature and research to unpack what's wrong with traditional grading practices. This will be followed by a series of activities around the four pillars of alternative grading described by Clark & Talbert. The four pillars are: clearly defined learning outcomes, assessment of mastery, eventual mastery, and helpful feedback. Participants will have hands-on time working through a scaffolded implementation plan with the facilitators, and will walk away from the minicourse with an outline of their course redesign implementing alternative grading… Organization: Faculty Development. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Data, Feedback & Assessment. Zoom Meeting Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/84007484378?pwd=ZaM3o1vBuiOjyoDmgaJpbbJ7O6YgeJ.1. Categories: FLEX. Which campus is your event taking place? Verdugo. Please list External Presenter: Center For Grading Reform - Sharona Krinsky and Robert Bosely. Thursday, February 5, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Administration Building 217.

Best Practices in Content Design & Guide

Building Belonging PD Accessibility Series: Best Practices in Content Design & Guidelines, The deadline for implementing the new Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) is coming in April of 2026. This session is designed to prepare faculty and classified staff with the tools necessary to make compliant content under the new guidelines. Explore how to design content that supports all learners using UDL principles and accessibility best practices. Improve clarity, readability, and remove common barriers. Organization: Professional Development. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Building Belonging. Zoom Meeting Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/89282565171. Categories: FLEX, GLOW UP. Please list External Presenter: Saša Stojic. Friday, February 6, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM. Zoom.

Opening Doors to Belonging

Building Belonging PD Do you want to play with ways to build a stronger sense of belonging in our spaces?  Join Leif Hopkins, from the Math Discovery Center and Rae Ridgway from the MESA Center to explore, design, and implement fun and easy ways to make campus space more welcoming.  The focus of this workshop will be to design engaging bio's to complement existing nameplate and schedule that make our office doors our own.  We will share ideas, reflective prompts, and templates you can use to make your own. And if you think your space is already swanky enough, please come and share your spark to inspire us with your ideas. Organization: Professional Development. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Building Belonging. Categories: FLEX, CPGU. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Leif Hopkins. Which campus is your event taking place? Verdugo. Friday, February 6, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM. San Gabriel Building 262.

Cocoa Cup Pickleball Tournament

Building Belonging PD COCOA CUP Pickleball Tournament , Glendale College Faculty & Staff Pickleball Tournament, Serve. Rally. Connect. Join your colleagues for a fun, friendly Pickleball Tournament open exclusively to Glendale College faculty and staff. All skill levels are welcome—whether you’re a seasoned player or brand new to the game! Event Details, Location: Glendale College (Vaquero Gym), Date: February 4th, 6th, and 9th based on participation, Time: 11:30 am – 2:30 pm,  Who Can Participate, Full-time & part-time Faculty , Classified & Confidential Staff , Administrators , No partner? No problem! Individuals and teams are welcome.   Tournament Format, Doubles play , Round-robin followed by playoffs (based on participation) , Beginner & Intermediate-friendly brackets , Prizes & bragging rights awarded to top team!   Why Join? Friendly competition & campus camaraderie , Get active and have fun , Meet colleagues from across campus. Organization: Wellness Program. Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf77EhfsYwHZwRhnSLZ-VC54_ZYGQzrSxMMpEWakRwFzUxhQw/viewform?usp=publish-editor. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Building Belonging. Categories: FLEX. Which campus is your event taking place? Verdugo. Friday, February 6, 2026, 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM. Vaquero Athletic Complex 150 - Vaquero Gymnasium.

Insights: Where Learning Happens

Data, Feedback, & Assessment PD Insights is our new assessment tool used in Canvas. This training will provide directions on setting up assessment rubrics, scoring students, and accessing your data. All faculty must be trained because, starting in spring 2026, all courses will need to be assessed using Insights.  The outcomes for this training are as follows: Implement your assessment strategy seamlessly within Canvas. , Increase engagement between students and faculty. , Access richer, more actionable data. Organization: Student Learning Outcomes. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Data, Feedback & Assessment. Zoom Meeting Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/89299531265. Categories: FLEX. Friday, February 6, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Zoom.

Playlab-palooza: Hands on work time

Technology & Innovation PD PlayLab Palooza: Building Bots for Learning/ Student Support This interactive PD introduces PlayLab as a hands-on space for designing and building course-based AI support tools (bots) that strengthen student learning, engagement, and access to help—without replacing the instructor. Faculty will explore practical use cases and begin building a bot aligned to their instructional goals, content, and student needs. Please come prepared with digital versions of the following (depending on the bot you want to build): , Course outline and/or syllabus , Key course materials (readings, assignments, rubrics, slides, modules, handouts, etc.) , One example of a task students struggle with (prompt, assignment directions, discussion post, project guidelines, etc.) , Optional: sample FAQ/student questions you frequently receive ,  . Organization: Professional Development. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Technology & Innovation. Categories: FLEX, GLOW UP. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Alice Martinez, Sydnee Risk. Friday, February 6, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM. Library Building 313*.

HTML in Course Design in Canvas LMS

Building Belonging PD HTML in Course Design and Canvas LMS,   The deadline for implementing the new Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) is coming in April of 2026. This session is designed to prepare faculty and classified staff with the tools necessary to make compliant content under the new guidelines.   Do you know you can add your own HTML to your Canvas course? Learn how HTML impacts structure, accessibility, and user experience in Canvas, and how using semantic HTML can help you create more accessible, clear, and easy-to-navigate content. Organization: Professional Development. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Building Belonging. Zoom Meeting Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/89271760804. Categories: FLEX, GLOW UP. Please list External Presenter: Saša Stojic. Friday, February 6, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM. Zoom.

Data Detectives: Uncovering Stories

Data, Feedback, & Assessment PD Data Detectives, Join us for an interactive workshop that builds confidence in reading and interpreting institutional data. Through a collaborative scavenger hunt, you'll explore real GCC data—from enrollment trends to student success metrics—and practice asking critical questions about what the numbers reveal. Working in small teams, you'll rotate through stations with different visualizations and discover how data informs decision-making at GCC. No statistical background required—just curiosity! Leave with practical skills for understanding data in program review, planning, and everyday work. Organization: Research And Planning. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Data, Feedback & Assessment. Categories: FLEX. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Mike Davis, Silvana Carrión-Palomares. Which campus is your event taking place? Verdugo. Monday, February 9, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM. Sierra Vista Building 228.

Microsoft Outlook

Technology & Innovation PD In this microlearning workshop, participants will explore key Outlook features that support efficient communication and time management. We’ll cover best practices for organizing your inbox, using categories and rules, managing your calendar, and leveraging productivity tools and scheduling shortcuts. Attendees will leave with practical tips they can apply immediately to streamline their daily workflow and stay on top of tasks with ease. Organization: Information Technology Development, Professional Development. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Technology & Innovation. Categories: FLEX, CPGU. Monday, February 9, 2026, 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM. Library Building 113 - IT Conference Room.

Cocoa Cup Pickleball Tournament

Building Belonging PD COCOA CUP Pickleball Tournament , Glendale College Faculty & Staff Pickleball Tournament, Serve. Rally. Connect. Join your colleagues for a fun, friendly Pickleball Tournament open exclusively to Glendale College faculty and staff. All skill levels are welcome—whether you’re a seasoned player or brand new to the game! Event Details, Location: Glendale College (Vaquero Gym), Date: February 4th, 6th, and 9th based on participation, Time: 11:30 am – 2:30 pm,  Who Can Participate, Full-time & part-time Faculty , Classified & Confidential Staff , Administrators , No partner? No problem! Individuals and teams are welcome.   Tournament Format, Doubles play , Round-robin followed by playoffs (based on participation) , Beginner & Intermediate-friendly brackets , Prizes & bragging rights awarded to top team!   Why Join? Friendly competition & campus camaraderie , Get active and have fun , Meet colleagues from across campus. Organization: Wellness Program. Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf77EhfsYwHZwRhnSLZ-VC54_ZYGQzrSxMMpEWakRwFzUxhQw/viewform?usp=publish-editor. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Building Belonging. Categories: FLEX. Which campus is your event taking place? Verdugo. Monday, February 9, 2026, 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM. Vaquero Athletic Complex 150 - Vaquero Gymnasium.

Adobe Sign: Streamline Digital Paperwork

Technology & Innovation PD In this hands-on microlearning session, participants will learn how to create, send, and manage electronic signatures using Adobe Sign. We’ll explore essential features such as preparing documents for signature, tracking signer progress, using templates, and ensuring compliance with campus workflows. Whether you're new to e-signatures or looking to optimize your current process, this workshop will equip you with the skills to simplify document approvals and save valuable time. Organization: Information Technology Development. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Technology & Innovation. Categories: FLEX. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Michael Dioquino, Lauren Lampietti. Monday, February 9, 2026, 11:45 AM – 12:30 PM. Library Building 113 - IT Conference Room.

Incorporating DEIA in STEM Course Outlines

Engaging Students PD This presentation will examine how incorporating DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility) principles in STEM Course Outlines of Records (CORs) can help improve the success of underrepresented, underserved STEM-majoring students at GCC. Participants will answer these questions: Who are these impacted GCC students in STEM majors? , What is a Course Outline of Record (COR)? , What does the state want to see in a COR? , What is DEIA? , Where/How can I incorporate DEIA principles in a STEM COR? , Am I already incorporating DEIA principles in my classroom, but the state doesn’t know it yet? , How do I put what I am doing (or want to do) in my classroom in the COR? , Where do I go for more help with DEIA principles and STEM CORs? Organization: Curriculum & Instruction Committee. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Engaging Students. Categories: FLEX. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Alexandra Evans. Which campus is your event taking place? Verdugo. Monday, February 9, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM. Administration Building 232G - Learning Center Workshop Room.

Teaching the 8-Week Hybrid Format

Engaging Students PD Get Ready to Teach in the 8-Week Format, The college is increasing the number of 8-week courses! This means Asynchronous as well as Hybrid (in-person). You may have the opportunity to teach in this new format. This session will focus on the Hybrid format using the Flipped Classroom model. Come to this session to hear Beth Kronbeck's experience transitioning from 16 week in-person course to the 8-week hybrid format. And work with designer, Fabiola Torres on designing 8-week courses with your voice and vision. You'll discuss the type of high engagement, pacing, assessment, and grading practices that make the 8-week format a success for you and for students. Organization: Faculty Development. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Engaging Students. Zoom Meeting Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/3102920514?omn=82780266435. Categories: FLEX, GLOW UP. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Beth Kronbeck and Fabiola Torres. Which campus is your event taking place? Verdugo. Monday, February 9, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM. Sierra Vista 105 - Faculty Innovation Center.

Microsoft Outlook

Technology & Innovation PD In this microlearning workshop, participants will explore key Outlook features that support efficient communication and time management. We’ll cover best practices for organizing your inbox, using categories and rules, managing your calendar, and leveraging productivity tools and scheduling shortcuts. Attendees will leave with practical tips they can apply immediately to streamline their daily workflow and stay on top of tasks with ease. Organization: Information Technology Development, Professional Development. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Technology & Innovation. Categories: FLEX, CPGU. Monday, February 9, 2026, 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM. Library Building 113 - IT Conference Room.

Adobe Sign: Streamline Digital Paperwork

Technology & Innovation PD In this hands-on microlearning session, participants will learn how to create, send, and manage electronic signatures using Adobe Sign. We’ll explore essential features such as preparing documents for signature, tracking signer progress, using templates, and ensuring compliance with campus workflows. Whether you're new to e-signatures or looking to optimize your current process, this workshop will equip you with the skills to simplify document approvals and save valuable time. Organization: Information Technology Development. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Technology & Innovation. Categories: FLEX. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Michael Dioquino, Lauren Lampietti. Monday, February 9, 2026, 3:45 PM – 4:30 PM. Library Building 113 - IT Conference Room.

Perusall 2.0: Beyond Annotation

Engaging Students PD This Perusall 2.0 session builds on the introductory onboarding workshop and focuses on using more advanced features to design engaging and equitable reading experiences. Participants will explore review-based assignments, including peer review, advanced assignment settings and scoring, and how to create effective prompt-based assignments. The session will also highlight additional Perusall features and settings based on participant interest, with time to address questions and specific use cases. Faculty will leave with practical strategies for refining Perusall assignments and using its tools more intentionally to support student engagement and learning. . Organization: Professional Development. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Engaging Students. Zoom Meeting Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/85786657372. Categories: FLEX, GLOW UP. Please list External Presenter: Nolan Quella. Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM. Zoom.

Microsoft Outlook

Technology & Innovation PD In this microlearning workshop, participants will explore key Outlook features that support efficient communication and time management. We’ll cover best practices for organizing your inbox, using categories and rules, managing your calendar, and leveraging productivity tools and scheduling shortcuts. Attendees will leave with practical tips they can apply immediately to streamline their daily workflow and stay on top of tasks with ease. Organization: Information Technology Development, Professional Development. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Technology & Innovation. Categories: FLEX, CPGU. Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM. Library Building 113 - IT Conference Room.

NotebookLM for Teaching & Learning

Technology & Innovation PD NotebookLM for Teaching & Learning This interactive PD introduces NotebookLM as a practical tool for improving reading, comprehension, study support, and lesson planning. Faculty will practice building AI-supported learning resources directly from their course texts—while maintaining academic rigor and instructor control. Please come prepared with digital versions of: Course outline/syllabus , 1 journal article and/or 1 textbook chapter (PDF preferred) , Or other instructional material you currently use (handouts, readings, slide deck notes, lab instructions, assignments, videos, etc.). Organization: Professional Development. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Technology & Innovation. Categories: FLEX. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Alice Martinez. Which campus is your event taking place? Verdugo. Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM. Sierra Vista 105 - Faculty Innovation Center.

Adobe Sign: Streamline Digital Paperwork

Technology & Innovation PD In this hands-on microlearning session, participants will learn how to create, send, and manage electronic signatures using Adobe Sign. We’ll explore essential features such as preparing documents for signature, tracking signer progress, using templates, and ensuring compliance with campus workflows. Whether you're new to e-signatures or looking to optimize your current process, this workshop will equip you with the skills to simplify document approvals and save valuable time. Organization: Information Technology Development. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Technology & Innovation. Categories: FLEX. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Michael Dioquino, Lauren Lampietti. Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 11:45 AM – 12:30 PM. Library Building 113 - IT Conference Room.

Re-designing Assessment for the Age of AI: A Process-Based Approach Using Custom Chatbots

Data, Feedback, & Assessment PD Assessment and AI - Let's engage PROCESS! The rise of AI demands a fundamental shift in how we assess students: from judging the final product to coaching the learning process. But how can we do this consistently without burning out?   In this practical workshop, you will learn to harness AI as your pedagogy partner. We will move from theory to tool-building, exploring how to use custom chatbots to manage and assess the learning journey. You will get hands-on experience calibrating an AI to your grading standards and begin redesigning a rubric for one of your own assignments using a process-based framework.   You will leave with: A practical framework for process-based assessment and a customized AI tool to help you implement it in your classroom. Organization: Faculty Development. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Data, Feedback & Assessment. Zoom Meeting Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/87016321471. Categories: FLEX, GLOW UP. Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM. Zoom.

Pronto for Advance Users: Updates

Engaging Students PD Level Up with Pronto: Advanced Tools & Strategies for Engagement : Already familiar with the basics of Pronto? Take your communication game to the next level in this advanced training session. We'll explore powerful features and real-world strategies to help you drive student engagement, manage courses efficiently, and meet compliance goals. In this 60-minute session, we’ll cover:   - How to use the Course Management Tool to organize and streamline course communications - RSI (Regular and Substantive Interaction) Reporting, how to track and demonstrate meaningful instructor-student engagement - A look at newly released features, including polling and more - Creative use cases from faculty and staff for improving student connection and retention   This session is ideal for instructors, support staff, and administrators who want to make the most of Pronto’s full capabilities. Bring your questions, and get inspired by how others are using Pronto to foster collaboration and success! Organization: Professional Development. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Engaging Students. Categories: FLEX, GLOW UP. Please list External Presenter: Lauren Luker. Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Zoom.

Show Me the Money: Working with the Glendale College Foundation to Support Our Shared Mission

Growing Your Potential PD Join us to explore how collaboration and philanthropy turn ideas into impact. This session will introduce you to the work of the Glendale College Foundation and highlight ways faculty and staff can partner with the Foundation to support students, programs, and institutional goals.  We will discuss partnership opportunities, how collaboration can strengthen fundraising efforts, and how we can work together to advance GCC’s mission. Organization: Glendale College Foundation. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Growing Your Potential. Zoom Meeting Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/87195132964. Categories: FLEX. Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Zoom.

Microsoft Outlook

Technology & Innovation PD In this microlearning workshop, participants will explore key Outlook features that support efficient communication and time management. We’ll cover best practices for organizing your inbox, using categories and rules, managing your calendar, and leveraging productivity tools and scheduling shortcuts. Attendees will leave with practical tips they can apply immediately to streamline their daily workflow and stay on top of tasks with ease. Organization: Information Technology Development, Professional Development. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Technology & Innovation. Categories: FLEX, CPGU. Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM. Library Building 113 - IT Conference Room.

Adobe Sign: Streamline Digital Paperwork

Technology & Innovation PD In this hands-on microlearning session, participants will learn how to create, send, and manage electronic signatures using Adobe Sign. We’ll explore essential features such as preparing documents for signature, tracking signer progress, using templates, and ensuring compliance with campus workflows. Whether you're new to e-signatures or looking to optimize your current process, this workshop will equip you with the skills to simplify document approvals and save valuable time. Organization: Information Technology Development. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Technology & Innovation. Categories: FLEX. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Michael Dioquino, Lauren Lampietti. Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 3:45 PM – 4:30 PM. Library Building 113 - IT Conference Room.

Insights: Where Learning Happens

Data, Feedback, & Assessment PD Insights is our new assessment tool used in Canvas. This training will provide directions on setting up assessment rubrics, scoring students, and accessing your data. All faculty must be trained because, starting in spring 2026, all courses will need to be assessed using Insights.  The outcomes for this training are as follows: Implement your assessment strategy seamlessly within Canvas. , Increase engagement between students and faculty. , Access richer, more actionable data. Organization: Student Learning Outcomes. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Data, Feedback & Assessment. Zoom Meeting Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/89299531265. Categories: FLEX. Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Zoom.

The AI Ready Educator

Growing Your Potential PD The AI Ready Educator: Seven essential skills for CCC faculty This webinar helps community college faculty shift from departmental silos to seeing themselves as innovative educators who serve diverse learners. Discover seven essential skills to stay relevant—strategic thinking, human connection, and creativity—while technology handles execution. Leave inspired and ready to adapt your strengths for the future of teaching.  . Organization: Professional Development. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Growing Your Potential. Zoom Meeting Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/8182403940. Categories: FLEX, GLOW UP. Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM. Zoom.

Beginner Excel

Technology & Innovation PD This introductory workshop is designed to help Glendale Community College classified staff build confidence using Microsoft Excel. No prior Excel experience is required—this session starts with the basics and provides practical examples relevant to everyday campus tasks, including tracking projects, managing lists, and organizing departmental information. By the end of the workshop, attendees will leave with a strong foundation and practical tools to make Excel work for them. Organization: Professional Development. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Technology & Innovation. Categories: CPGU. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Terry Flexser. Which campus is your event taking place? Verdugo. Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM. Library Building 313*.

Intermediate Excel

Technology & Innovation PD Take your Excel skills to the next level in this practical, productivity-focused workshop designed for Glendale Community College classified staff. Building on foundational knowledge, this session introduces intermediate tools that make spreadsheets more efficient, accurate, and insightful. By the end of the session, you will feel confident applying Excel’s more powerful features to streamline daily tasks, support departmental operations, and manage data with greater ease.  . Organization: Professional Development. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Technology & Innovation. Categories: CPGU. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Terry Flexser. Which campus is your event taking place? Verdugo. Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Library Building 313*.

Insights: Where Learning Happens

Data, Feedback, & Assessment PD Insights is our new assessment tool used in Canvas. This training will provide directions on setting up assessment rubrics, scoring students, and accessing your data. All faculty must be trained because, starting in spring 2026, all courses will need to be assessed using Insights.  The outcomes for this training are as follows: Implement your assessment strategy seamlessly within Canvas. , Increase engagement between students and faculty. , Access richer, more actionable data. Organization: Student Learning Outcomes. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Data, Feedback & Assessment. Zoom Meeting Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/89299531265. Categories: FLEX. Thursday, February 12, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Zoom.

Playlab-palooza: Hands on work time

Technology & Innovation PD PlayLab Palooza: Building Bots for Learning/ Student Support This interactive PD introduces PlayLab as a hands-on space for designing and building course-based AI support tools (bots) that strengthen student learning, engagement, and access to help—without replacing the instructor. Faculty will explore practical use cases and begin building a bot aligned to their instructional goals, content, and student needs. Please come prepared with digital versions of the following (depending on the bot you want to build): , Course outline and/or syllabus , Key course materials (readings, assignments, rubrics, slides, modules, handouts, etc.) , One example of a task students struggle with (prompt, assignment directions, discussion post, project guidelines, etc.) , Optional: sample FAQ/student questions you frequently receive ,  . Organization: Professional Development. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Technology & Innovation. Categories: FLEX, GLOW UP. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Alice Martinez, Sydnee Risk. Thursday, February 12, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM. Library Building 313*.

What improves student Interactions?

Engaging Students PD What improves student interactions?  We are teachers. We want to interact with students like superstars and we want to support student interactions with peers. It's easy to get discouraged when things don't go perfectly the first time. Karen Swett will help us explore ways to support teacher-student and student-student interactions after spending her sabbatical on this topic. . Organization: Faculty Development. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Engaging Students. Categories: FLEX. Which campus is your event taking place? Verdugo. Thursday, February 12, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM. Sierra Vista Building 228.

CourseCraft Deep Dive

Technology & Innovation PD Take your Canvas course to the next level with step-by-step guidance. This workshop walks you through redesigning a homepage or module using AI tools to save time and create a more engaging student experience—while also applying Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles and ADA accessibility best practices to ensure your course is inclusive, usable, and accessible for all learners. Organization: Professional Development. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Technology & Innovation. Zoom Meeting Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/88631550526. Categories: FLEX, GLOW UP. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: fabiola Torress. Thursday, February 12, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM. Zoom.

Black History 101 Mobile Museum

Building Belonging PD , Black History 101 Mobile Museum, Thursday, February 19th | 10am-3pm | Student Center 212, 12:30pm-1:30pm-Special presentation by Dr. el-Hakim (attend for 1 hour of FLEX credit), Dr. Kahlid el-Hakim presents more than 30 years of Black History 101 Mobile Museum. Dr. el-Hakim has comprised the museum with over 15,000 original artifacts, spanning the painful era of the trans-Atlantic slave trade to the vibrant culture of hip hop. Join us between 10am-3pm to check out the curated artifacts and for a special presentation by Dr. el-Hakim from 12:30pm-1:30pm. . Organization: Cultural Diversity Lecture Series. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Building Belonging. Categories: FLEX, CPGU. Please list External Presenter: Dr. Khalid el-Hakim. Thursday, February 19, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM. Student Center 212.

Gregor Mendel and the Origin of Genetics

Engaging Students PD Part of the 2nd Annual GCC Mendel Day. In February and March 1865, Gregor Mendel, an Augustinian friar living in what is now the city of Brno in the Czech Republic, presented the results of plant hybridization experiments and his theoretical interpretation of them to the local natural science society. His presentation was published in the society’s journal the following year. No one at the time, including Mendel, understood how groundbreaking his discoveries were. Although his publication was cited 16 times before 1900 (including citations in two books that Darwin owned), no one recognized its significance until the year 1900 when three botanists independently conducted similar experiments and came to the same conclusions regarding the principles of inheritance. From that time forward, Mendel became known as the founder of genetics; his theory is now known as “Mendelian genetics.” Almost immediately, Mendel’s work became embroiled in controversies that have risen and fallen over the past 126 years but have ne… Organization: Science Lecture Series. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Engaging Students. Categories: PD Credit Pending Approval. Which campus is your event taking place? Verdugo. Please list External Presenter: Dr. Daniel J. Fairbanks. Thursday, February 19, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM. Buena Vista Science Center 101.

A Conversation with the Stars - Planetarium Presentation

Growing Your Potential PD , , A fun evening, with a chance to converse with a professional astronomy about their area of expertise.  While this event is free, space is limited, so registration is required.  Please register at brown paper tickets. Organization: Planetarium. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Growing Your Potential. Categories: FLEX. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Faculty and staff. Please list External Presenter: Not yet known. Friday, February 20, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Cimmarusti Science Center 257*.

Black History Month Trivia

Building Belonging PD , BLACK HISTORY MONTH TRIVIA, Monday, February 23RD | 5pm - 6pm | ZOOM: CULTURALDIVERSITYGCC, This Celebration of Black History trivia event shares knowledge, inspires pride, and brings us together to learn and have fun. During this event, the group will enjoy several rounds of custom trivia focused on Black figures in pop culture, science, engineering, sports, history and more, plus general knowledge and matching famous quotes. Top 3 winners earn a prize! Organization: Cultural Diversity Lecture Series. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Building Belonging. Zoom Meeting Link (if applicable): https://cccconfer.zoom.us/my/culturaldiversitygcc. Categories: FLEX, CPGU. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Aisha Conner-Gaten. Monday, February 23, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Zoom.

Black Mental Health Matters

Engaging Students PD , Black Mental Health Matters, Thursday, February 24th | 12pm-2pm | Buena Vista (BV) 101, Knowing that Black humans in North America face unique and specific barriers to mental wellness, this workshop provides a place for them to be seen and heard, both collectively and individually. Equipping participants with tools to help heal and thrive, using creative practices to center and uplift. All are welcome but please note that this event Is meant to center Black voices. Organization: Cultural Diversity Lecture Series. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Engaging Students. Categories: FLEX, CPGU. Please list External Presenter: Tamika Lewis. Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Buena Vista Science Center 101.

BHM: The Journey of Capoeira Angola

Growing Your Potential PD Rhythm of Resistance: The Journey of Capoeira Angola Date: Wednesday, February 25th Time: 12:30pm-2pm Location: Sierra Nevada Mod Theater Event Description: More than just a dance, Capoeira Angola is a practice of resilience. Charles Williams join us for a deep dive into the diaspora that shaped this tradition and a look at how its rhythmic movement fosters community healing. The session concludes with a live demonstration and a teach-in where you can learn the fundamental movements of Capoeira Angola. Facilitator: Charles Williams is a Emmy Award winning producer, author, psychologist, dedicated Capoeira Angola practitioner, and founder of Solsinmotion, a holistic integrative therapy and healing platform. Through his performances, workshops, and community events, Charles shares Capoeira Angola as a living expression of ancestral wisdom and creative freedom. And as a PhD candidate their research investigates how Capoeira Angola can serve as a transformative practice for individuals recovering from… Organization: Cultural Diversity Lecture Series. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Growing Your Potential. Categories: PD Credit Pending Approval. Which campus is your event taking place? Garfield. Please list External Presenter: Charles Williams. Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM. Sierra Nevada Gym 104*.

UNDOCU-Advocate Training - HyFlex

Building Belonging PD Discover actionable strategies to support Undocumented and Mixed-Status students across offices, classrooms, and the broader campus community. This session will emphasize the importance of interdepartmental collaboration to better serve undocumented students. Participants will explore how departments can move beyond silos, foster synergy, and collectively work toward becoming UndocuReady Together. Organization: Dream Resource Center, Multicultural & Community Engagement. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Building Belonging. Categories: FLEX, CPGU. Please list External Presenter: UndocuScholars LLC. Thursday, February 26, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Student Center 212.

What we have learned from student grade appeals

Data, Feedback, & Assessment PD Student Voice: What we have learned from student grade appeals   Since 2018, I have served as a member of GCC’s Judicial Board and for the last four years as its Chair. In addition to determining whether a student has violated the Standards of Student Conduct and recommending disciplinary action, the Judicial Board, under Administrative Regulation 5530, provides students with a means to formally appeal their grade.   At the end of every hearing, the Judicial Board panel (two students, three faculty members, and one administrator) deliberates and decides whether to accept or reject the grade appeal. During these deliberations, discussion and recommendations arise regarding what faculty could have done differently to avoid this specific grade appeal. There is currently no formal process for where these recommendations can go.   This session will present what faculty can do preventatively and informally to resolve grade disputes with students. Participants will also get a brief description of how the… Organization: Judicial Board, Faculty Development. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Data, Feedback & Assessment. Zoom Meeting Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/83171347391. Categories: FLEX. Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM. Zoom.

First-Friday Adjunct Lounge

Growing Your Potential PD During this First-Friday Adjunct Lounge in February, we will discuss the importance of health and wellness as a primary priority I our lives, some specific ways/practices to promote health and wellness, and we will hear about specific health and wellness opportunities available to you, at GCC. At the end of this meeting, GCC adjunct faculty will have options to practice wellness and learn about wellness activities available at GCC. Organization: Adjunct Faculty. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Growing Your Potential. Zoom Meeting Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/86590838473. Categories: FLEX. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Jason Plourde, George Tatevossian. Friday, March 6, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Zoom.

Faculty Meeting

Building Belonging PD Faculty meeting: Required for full time faculty.  FLEX is available for adjunct faculty. Organization: Academic Senate. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Building Belonging. Zoom Meeting Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/3903645817?pwd=dkk3ZWJMZVI2ek56aUZtVzg4SEViZz09&omn=83837411896 Meeting ID: 390 364 5817 Passcode: GCC. Categories: FLEX. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Cameron Hastings. Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 12:20 PM – 1:30 PM. San Rafael Building 138 - Kreider Hall.

A Conversation with the Stars - Planetarium Presentation

Growing Your Potential PD , , A fun evening, with a chance to converse with a professional astronomy about their area of expertise.  While this event is free, space is limited, so registration is required.  Please register at brown paper tickets. Organization: Planetarium. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Growing Your Potential. Categories: FLEX. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Faculty and staff. Please list External Presenter: Not yet known. Friday, March 20, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Cimmarusti Science Center 257*.

A Conversation with the Stars - Planetarium Presentation

Growing Your Potential PD , , A fun evening, with a chance to converse with a professional astronomy about their area of expertise.  While this event is free, space is limited, so registration is required.  Please register at brown paper tickets. Organization: Planetarium. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Growing Your Potential. Categories: FLEX. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Faculty and staff. Please list External Presenter: Not yet known. Thursday, April 23, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Cimmarusti Science Center 257*.