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LHM: Short Films Screening

Building Belonging PD Latinx Heritage Month: Short Film Screening, 9/18 in SG 334, Presenter: Carley Steiner, Join GCC’s own Film and Media Arts Instructor, Carley Steiner, for an on- campus event celebrating short films. A curated series of short films by Latina/o/x Filmmakers will be screened, followed by a discussion to think critically about the storytelling techniques, cultural influences, and historical contexts. Organization: Film, Television, and Media. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Building Belonging. Categories: FLEX. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Carley Steiner. Which campus is your event taking place? Verdugo. Thursday, September 18, 2025, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM. San Gabriel Building 334*.

Accessibility & Inclusive Course Design: Accessibility Overview

Building Belonging PD Presented by: Saša Stojic-Ito, This session introduces the core principles of digital accessibility and why it matters in education. Explore key WCAG guidelines, legal and ethical implications, and how accessibility impacts student success. Organization: Professional Development. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Building Belonging. Zoom Meeting Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/89282983207. Categories: FLEX. Please list External Presenter: Saša Stojic-Ito. Friday, September 19, 2025, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM. Zoom.

Team Internship Community of Practice

Engaging Students PD The Team Internship Community of Practice (TIP CoP) will meet six times during the course of the Fall semester to engage in inquiry that will focus on how to improve the course and more fully institutionalize the Team Internship program.  The conversation will include current and future INT 51 Faculty Coaches along with past Student Interns and Peer Mentors.  Each session will focus on different topics that are relevant to the INT 51 class sessions offered this semester. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Engaging Students. Categories: FLEX. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Alice Martinez, Rae Ridgway, Cynthia Vazquez, Stephanie Yau, Karen Swett. Which campus is your event taking place? Verdugo. Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM. Sierra Vista 105 - Faculty Innovation Center.

Out of the Shadows

Building Belonging PD Event DescriptionOut of the Shadows: Lessons from DACA & the Dream Movement is a powerful workshop that explores the pivotal role of undocumented and DACA students in shaping modern social justice movements. Through storytelling and historical analysis, participants will learn how the bravery and innovation of these young leaders redefined the American imagination of what it means to be undocumented. Participant OutcomesBy attending, participants will: Gain a deeper understanding of the experiences and contributions of undocumented and DACA students. Learn practical strategies to create a more welcoming and supportive environment for these student populations. Strengthen cultural competency and advocacy skills to better serve diverse communities on campus. Explore how lessons from the Dream Movement can be applied to current efforts that advance equity, inclusion, and student success. This event is hosted by the Dream Resource Center and is open to students, staff, faculty, and… Organization: Dream Resource Center. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Building Belonging. Categories: FLEX. Please list External Presenter: Gerson Cortes Palacios and Aldo Cruz Vazquez. Thursday, September 25, 2025, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM. Sierra Vista Building 266.

LHM: Transfer Student Alumni Panel

Engaging Students PD Transfer Student Alumni Panel, Thursday, September 25th 4pm-5pm | CULTURAL DIVERSITY ZOOM: CULTURALDIVERSITYGCC, The Latinx Transfer Student Panel will focus on Almuni experiences’ on transfer and their transition to 4-year universities and intersectionality among the Latinx community. Organization: Cultural Diversity Lecture Series. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Engaging Students. Categories: FLEX. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Carla Ruiz. Thursday, September 25, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Zoom.

NCESL Tech Shareout

Technology & Innovation PD ONLY FOR NCESL Faculty, Want to see and hear about what tech your colleagues are using in their courses? Come to this session to get inspired. Time will be available to put what you learned into practice.  . Organization: E S L Noncredit Division. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Technology & Innovation. Zoom Meeting Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/87947433025. Categories: FLEX. Friday, September 26, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Zoom.

Accessibility & Inclusive Course Design: Best Practices in Content Design & Guidelines

Engaging Students PD Presented by: Saša Stojic-Ito, 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: Engaging Students. Categories: FLEX. Please list External Presenter: Saša Stojic-Ito. Friday, September 26, 2025, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM. Zoom.

FHM: Short Films Screening

Building Belonging PD Filipinx Heritage Month: Short Films Screening Thursday Oct. 2nd from 12:30pm-1:30pm in San Gabriel SG 334.  Join GCC’s own Film and Media Arts Instructor, Carley Steiner, for an on- campus event celebrating short films. A curated series of short films by Filipino/a/x Filmmakers will be screened, followed by a discussion to think critically about the storytelling techniques, cultural influences, and historical contexts. Organization: Film, Television, and Media. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Building Belonging. Categories: FLEX. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Carley Steiner. Which campus is your event taking place? Verdugo. Thursday, October 2, 2025, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM. San Gabriel Building 334*.

Team Internship Community of Practice

Engaging Students PD The Team Internship Community of Practice (TIP CoP) will meet six times during the course of the Fall semester to engage in inquiry that will focus on how to improve the course and more fully institutionalize the Team Internship program.  The conversation will include current and future INT 51 Faculty Coaches along with past Student Interns and Peer Mentors.  Each session will focus on different topics that are relevant to the INT 51 class sessions offered this semester. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Engaging Students. Categories: FLEX. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Alice Martinez, Rae Ridgway, Cynthia Vazquez, Stephanie Yau, Karen Swett. Which campus is your event taking place? Verdugo. Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM. Sierra Vista 105 - Faculty Innovation Center.

Counseling Academic Information Session

Growing Your Potential PD The Student Services Division consistently organizes Counselor Academic Info Session Trainings to enhance the professional development of our counselors. These sessions are a key component of our ongoing commitment to provide high-quality support to our students.  During these trainings, we invite a diverse group of speakers, including instructional faculty, administrators, and external experts, to present on a variety of relevant and timely topics. These presentations offer our counselors valuable insights into the latest trends, strategies, and best practices in education, student support, and career development.  By bringing together professionals from different areas of expertise, we aim to create a dynamic and collaborative learning environment that ultimately benefits our entire academic community. Organization: Academic Counseling. Registration Link: https://visionresourcecenter.foundationccc.org/. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Growing Your Potential. Categories: FLEX. Which campus is your event taking place? Verdugo. Thursday, October 9, 2025, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM. Zoom, Sierra Vista 364 - Vaquero Success Center Internal Classroom.

LHM: La Siguanaba

Building Belonging PD Teaching "La Siguanaba" in the Diaspora: A Salvadoran Educator's Perspective Thursday, October 9th | 11am-12pm | CULTURAL DIVERSITY ZOOM: CULTURALDIVERSITYGCC, Presenter: Dr. Karina Zelaya, In the Salvadoran literary tradition and in much of its cultural production, the mythic figure of the Siguanaba has been read as a symbol of national identity. In this context it became a double-edged sword and a strategic tool that manipulated by an intellectual and political elite reinforced the institution and acceptance of the idea of a homogeneous identity for the nation. Taken up by the popular sector, the Siguanaba became at the same time a symbol of resistance towards that totalizing discourse of the Salvadoran identity. This presentation shares observations about the implications of teaching the Siguanaba in translation in the diaspora.   Dr. Karina Zelaya is a Salvadoran immigrant who left her hometown of Usulután and arrived in Los Angeles, California in the early nineteen nineties. She earned an… 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. Please list External Presenter: Dr. Karina Zelaya. Thursday, October 9, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Zoom.

Accessibility & Inclusive Course Design: Content Formatting I

Technology & Innovation PD Presented by: Saša Stojic-Ito, Learn techniques for organizing text, creating accessible lists and tables, and chunking information to improve readability and assistive tech compatibility. Organization: Professional Development. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Technology & Innovation. Categories: FLEX. Please list External Presenter: Saša Stojic-Ito. Friday, October 10, 2025, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM. Zoom.

Accessibility & Inclusive Course Design: Content Formatting II

Technology & Innovation PD Presented by: Saša Stojic-Ito, Continue learning accessible formatting strategies with a focus on clean, consistent design and user-friendly layout structures. Organization: Professional Development. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Technology & Innovation. Categories: FLEX. Please list External Presenter: Saša Stojic-Ito. Friday, October 17, 2025, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM. Zoom.

Team Internship Community of Practice

Engaging Students PD The Team Internship Community of Practice (TIP CoP) will meet six times during the course of the Fall semester to engage in inquiry that will focus on how to improve the course and more fully institutionalize the Team Internship program.  The conversation will include current and future INT 51 Faculty Coaches along with past Student Interns and Peer Mentors.  Each session will focus on different topics that are relevant to the INT 51 class sessions offered this semester. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Engaging Students. Categories: FLEX. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Alice Martinez, Rae Ridgway, Cynthia Vazquez, Stephanie Yau, Karen Swett. Which campus is your event taking place? Verdugo. Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM. Sierra Vista 105 - Faculty Innovation Center.

NCESL Tech Exploration Session

Technology & Innovation PD ONLY for NCESL Faculty, Did you know that you can create your own course with Ellii and integrate it into Canvas? Do you know about the new features released with our Canva for Education subscription? Are you looking for listening and reading resources? This session is divided into 4 parts: explore some options, work on an activity, ask questions, and share with colleagues. Organization: E S L Noncredit Division. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Technology & Innovation. Zoom Meeting Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/83854620481. Categories: FLEX. Friday, October 24, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Zoom.

GCC Faculty / Student Book Club

Engaging Students PD 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. The Sympathizer is a Pulitzer Prize winning novel that discusses the dark side of US transgressions in the Vietnam War and those of the civil war between North and South Vietnam, 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. Organization: English. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Engaging Students. Zoom Meeting Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/83848404862. Categories: FLEX. Friday, October 24, 2025, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM. Zoom.

Distinguished Faculty Award Lecture - Dr. Kevin Meza

Engaging Students PD Join us for a lecture from our Distinguished Faculty Award Winner, Dr. Kevin Meza. More information to come! Organization: Distinguished Faculty Award. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Engaging Students. Categories: FLEX. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Kevin Meza. Thursday, October 30, 2025, 12:20 PM – 1:30 PM. San Rafael Building 138 - Kreider Hall.

Team Internship Community of Practice

Engaging Students PD The Team Internship Community of Practice (TIP CoP) will meet six times during the course of the Fall semester to engage in inquiry that will focus on how to improve the course and more fully institutionalize the Team Internship program.  The conversation will include current and future INT 51 Faculty Coaches along with past Student Interns and Peer Mentors.  Each session will focus on different topics that are relevant to the INT 51 class sessions offered this semester. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Engaging Students. Categories: FLEX. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Alice Martinez, Rae Ridgway, Cynthia Vazquez, Stephanie Yau, Karen Swett. Which campus is your event taking place? Verdugo. Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM. Sierra Vista 105 - Faculty Innovation Center.

NCESL: AI for ESL

Technology & Innovation PD ONLY FOR NCESL FACULTY, Should you use AI in your class? Which tools are available? What can you do with them? Come to this session and leave with more than 3 activities you can use in your class. Organization: E S L Noncredit Division. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Technology & Innovation. Zoom Meeting Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/81475662452. Categories: FLEX. Friday, November 7, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Zoom.

Accessibility & Inclusive Course Design: Media & Embeddables in Content Design

Technology & Innovation PD Presented by: Saša Stojic-Ito, Explore accessible use of images, alt text, hyperlinks, icons, and emojis. Enhance engagement while maintaining accessibility. Organization: Professional Development. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Technology & Innovation. Categories: FLEX. Please list External Presenter: Saša Stojic-Ito. Friday, November 7, 2025, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM. Zoom.

Counseling Academic Information Session

Growing Your Potential PD The Student Services Division consistently organizes Counselor Academic Info Session Trainings to enhance the professional development of our counselors. These sessions are a key component of our ongoing commitment to provide high-quality support to our students.  During these trainings, we invite a diverse group of speakers, including instructional faculty, administrators, and external experts, to present on a variety of relevant and timely topics. These presentations offer our counselors valuable insights into the latest trends, strategies, and best practices in education, student support, and career development.  By bringing together professionals from different areas of expertise, we aim to create a dynamic and collaborative learning environment that ultimately benefits our entire academic community. Organization: Academic Counseling. Registration Link: https://visionresourcecenter.foundationccc.org/. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Growing Your Potential. Categories: FLEX. Which campus is your event taking place? Verdugo. Thursday, November 13, 2025, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM. Zoom, Sierra Vista 364 - Vaquero Success Center Internal Classroom.

Policy in Action: How Local Government Works & How You Can Shape It

Engaging Students PD , Hear from Assembly Members Jessica Caloza and Nick Shultz: This panel explores how state and local governments work together on issues like housing, education, and public safety. Attendees will gain clarity on common misconceptions and better understand the balance between local control and state authority. Organization: Student Affairs. Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/GCCPolicyinAction2025. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Engaging Students. Categories: FLEX. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Talia Guiragossian and Jemma Pogosian. Please list External Presenter: Jessica Colaza & Nick Shultz. Thursday, November 13, 2025, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM. San Rafael Building 138 - Kreider Hall.

Accessibility & Inclusive Course Design: HTML in Course Design in Canvas LMS

Technology & Innovation PD Presented by: Saša Stojic-Ito, Learn how HTML impacts structure, accessibility, and user experience in Canvas. Use semantic HTML to build accessible, navigable content. Organization: Professional Development. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Technology & Innovation. Categories: FLEX. Please list External Presenter: Saša Stojic-Ito. Friday, November 14, 2025, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM. Zoom.

Team Internship Community of Practice

Engaging Students PD The Team Internship Community of Practice (TIP CoP) will meet six times during the course of the Fall semester to engage in inquiry that will focus on how to improve the course and more fully institutionalize the Team Internship program.  The conversation will include current and future INT 51 Faculty Coaches along with past Student Interns and Peer Mentors.  Each session will focus on different topics that are relevant to the INT 51 class sessions offered this semester. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Engaging Students. Categories: FLEX. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Alice Martinez, Rae Ridgway, Cynthia Vazquez, Stephanie Yau, Karen Swett. Which campus is your event taking place? Verdugo. Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM. Sierra Vista 105 - Faculty Innovation Center.

NAHM: Indigenous Short Films Screening

Building Belonging PD Native American Heritage Month: Short Films Screening, Thursday, Nov. 20. 12:30pm-1:30pm San Gabriel (SG) 334, Join GCC’s own Film and Media Arts Instructor, Carley Steiner, for an on- campus event celebrating short films. A curated series of short films by Indigenous Filmmakers will be screened, followed by a discussion to think critically about the storytelling techniques, cultural influences, and historical contexts. Organization: Film, Television, and Media. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Building Belonging. Categories: FLEX. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Carley Steiner. Which campus is your event taking place? Verdugo. Thursday, November 20, 2025, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM. San Gabriel Building 334*.

Accessibility & Inclusive Course Design: Zoom Best Practices

Technology & Innovation PD Presented by: Saša Stojic-Ito, Learn how to configure Zoom for accessibility, including captioning and inclusive facilitation strategies for virtual engagement. Organization: Professional Development. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Technology & Innovation. Categories: FLEX. Please list External Presenter: Saša Stojic-Ito. Friday, November 21, 2025, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM. Zoom.

Team Internship Community of Practice

Engaging Students PD The Team Internship Community of Practice (TIP CoP) will meet six times during the course of the Fall semester to engage in inquiry that will focus on how to improve the course and more fully institutionalize the Team Internship program.  The conversation will include current and future INT 51 Faculty Coaches along with past Student Interns and Peer Mentors.  Each session will focus on different topics that are relevant to the INT 51 class sessions offered this semester. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Engaging Students. Categories: FLEX. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Alice Martinez, Rae Ridgway, Cynthia Vazquez, Stephanie Yau, Karen Swett. Which campus is your event taking place? Verdugo. Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM. Sierra Vista 105 - Faculty Innovation Center.

Counseling Academic Information Session

Growing Your Potential PD The Student Services Division consistently organizes Counselor Academic Info Session Trainings to enhance the professional development of our counselors. These sessions are a key component of our ongoing commitment to provide high-quality support to our students.  During these trainings, we invite a diverse group of speakers, including instructional faculty, administrators, and external experts, to present on a variety of relevant and timely topics. These presentations offer our counselors valuable insights into the latest trends, strategies, and best practices in education, student support, and career development.  By bringing together professionals from different areas of expertise, we aim to create a dynamic and collaborative learning environment that ultimately benefits our entire academic community. Organization: Academic Counseling. Registration Link: https://visionresourcecenter.foundationccc.org/. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Growing Your Potential. Categories: FLEX. Which campus is your event taking place? Verdugo. Thursday, December 11, 2025, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM. Zoom, Sierra Vista 364 - Vaquero Success Center Internal Classroom.