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Deaf President Now! Movie Screening

Building Belonging PD In honor of Disability Awareness Month, DSPS invites you to a special screening of Deaf President Now! the powerful documentary highlighting the historic 1988 Deaf student–led protest at Gallaudet University. The movement began when the university’s Board of Trustees selected a hearing president over qualified Deaf candidates, sparking a national call for representation and equity in higher education. Participants will gain a greater understanding of Deaf history and culture, including key concepts such as autism and the impact of systemic attitudes toward Deaf individuals. The session will also explore linguistic and cultural practices that promote accessibility and inclusion on campus. Participants will leave with a deeper appreciation for the importance of representation, equity, and authentic inclusion in institutional decision-making. Organization: Disabled Students Programs And Services. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Building Belonging. Categories: FLEX, CPGU. Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Library Building 222.

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.

Web Content Cleanup & Accessibility

Technology & Innovation PD In preparation for the new GCC website, this hands-on workshop will address the web content cleanup process and address the principles of creating accessible content on the web. Organization: Web Oversight Committee. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Technology & Innovation. Categories: FLEX, CPGU. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Patricia Chamroonrat, Frankie Strong. Which campus is your event taking place? Verdugo. Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM. San Rafael Building 312.

Latin Fitness

Engaging Students PD Get your sweat on with Ani Hovhannisyan. Join us for a high energy work out utilizing various Latin Dance moves. All levels are encouraged to attend. No Dance experience required.  . Organization: Dance. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Engaging Students. Categories: FLEX. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Ani Hovhannisyan. Which campus is your event taking place? Verdugo. Thursday, October 23, 2025, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM. Civic Auditorium 114.

DSPS Student Panel

Engaging Students PD Join DSPS students as they share their perspectives and stories and to learn what they consider to be helpful in a learning environment. Organization: Disabled Students Programs And Services. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Engaging Students. Zoom Meeting Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/84322361685. Categories: FLEX, CPGU. Which campus is your event taking place? Verdugo. Thursday, October 23, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM. Zoom.

Insights: Where Learning Happens

Data, Feedback, & Assessment PD , GCC is moving eLumen to Insights. This training will help faculty learn how to use Insights within Canvas. All faculty will have to learn how to set up learning outcome rubrics or add learning outcomes to an existing rubric.  It is helpful to be able to access Canvas on a computer during this workshop. Organization: Learning Outcome Committee. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Data, Feedback & Assessment. Zoom Meeting Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/89299531265. Categories: FLEX. Friday, October 24, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Zoom.

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.

Demystifying Counseling at GCC for Faculty and Staff

Growing Your Potential PD , Event name: Demystifying Counseling at GCC for Faculty and Staff  Description: Join the GCC Counseling Division and moderator Aisha as we learn the who and how of counseling! Our panelists Nare Garibyan, Nicholas Bravo, Molly Mercer, Paolo Banaag and Richard Cortes will share their experience counseling students at GCC including common issues, conversations they have with students about class selection, work/life balance, and transfer, as well as questions you may have for them. This event will recorded and shared afterward.  Date/Time: Monday, October 27 at 11am-12:30pm  Location: Zoom. Organization: Professional Development. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Growing Your Potential. Zoom Meeting Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/84276851474?pwd=OApoA6HR1g1mbKzNRlVFMkrVJUBQya.1&from=addon. Categories: FLEX, CPGU. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Nare Garibyan, Nicholas Bravo, Molly Mercer, Paolo Banaag and Richard Cortes. Monday, October 27, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM. Zoom.

NONCREDIT: Insights Training NCESL and NCBLS Divisions

Data, Feedback, & Assessment PD This training is designed to help faculty utilize Insights, our new assessment platform.  This particular training is designed for NCBLS and NCESL Divisions. The training will go over how to publish a Canvas shell, how to create rubrics using SLOs, and how to add SLOs to developed rubrics. Organization: Student Learning Outcomes. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Data, Feedback & Assessment. Zoom Meeting Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/83908029842. Categories: FLEX. Monday, October 27, 2025, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM. Somerset Modulars 101.

Web Content Cleanup & Accessibility

Technology & Innovation PD In preparation for the new GCC website, this hands-on workshop will address the web content cleanup process and address the principles of creating accessible content on the web. Organization: Web Oversight Committee. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Technology & Innovation. Categories: FLEX, CPGU. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Patricia Chamroonrat, Frankie Strong. Which campus is your event taking place? Verdugo. Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM. San Rafael Building 312.

Governance 101

Growing Your Potential PD This presentation offers an Overview of policies at GCC that support shared governance.   Constituent leaders of the Academic Senate, CSEA, and Guild share what their organization is about; the role of representatives; how to get involved; importance of getting involved; where to find information; who to contact.   Explanation of 'governance' committees which follow the guidelines in Admin. Reg. 2511: Governance Document. And tools and resources - where to find information on our webpages.  . Organization: Governance. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Growing Your Potential. Categories: FLEX, CPGU. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Richard Kamei, Nonah Maffit, Cameron Hastings. Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM. Administration Building 217.

Patrice: The Movie

Building Belonging PD From the producers: "A documentary about the next phase of marriage equality: disability. Patrice has finally found the love of her life, Garry, who is also disabled. They want nothing more than to get married, but if they do - or even if they just move in together - the government benefits they need to survive would be cut. Despite the scrutiny they’re under, they decide to plan a commitment ceremony that could risk their entire future. Patrice’s present-day battles are informed by her past. With long-time friend, director Ted Passon, Patrice recreates scenes from her life imbued with her art and her uniquely tragicomic joie de vivre. Starring a cast of children, with Patrice playing herself at every age, we see the struggles Patrice endured to get the house, the job, and the life that she’s now fighting to keep." This highly acclaimed documentary sheds light into the everyday and bigger picture struggles of people with disabilities while also highlighting their successes. After the documentary, we… Organization: Disabled Students Programs And Services. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Building Belonging. Categories: FLEX, CPGU. Which campus is your event taking place? Verdugo. Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Library Building 205, Library Building 220, Library Building 222.

Distinguished Faculty Award Lecture - Maximize Your Talents And Soar With Your Strengths with Dr. Kevin Meza

Growing Your Potential PD Join Dr. Kevin A. Meza, Distinguished Faculty Award Winner, as he draws from his journeys in travel, sociology, psychology, higher education, and decades of work with thousands of students. Through personal triumphs and tragedies, Dr. Meza reminds us that each of us is born with unique gifts and talents—and it is our responsibility to cultivate them in ourselves and in those we guide. . Organization: Distinguished Faculty Award. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Growing Your Potential. Zoom Meeting Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/84846829601. Categories: FLEX, CPGU. 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.

Myofascial Workshop

Engaging Students PD Join Chelsea Asman of the Dance Department in a myofascial workshop this Fall. Asman will guide participants through foam rolling and breathing exercises to help release stress and tension. Mats and foam rollers will be available. Open to all levels.  . Organization: Dance. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Engaging Students. Categories: FLEX. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Chelsea Asman. Which campus is your event taking place? Verdugo. Thursday, October 30, 2025, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM. Civic Auditorium 114.

Plan and Advertise with 25Live!

Technology & Innovation PD Tired of sending countless emails trying to get people to come to your events? Did you know that 25Live can be used to not only reserve rooms but also to advertise to campus calendars and emails? Join us for a hands-on workshop where you will learn to use 25Live to its full potential, whether you are creating an event for the whole campus or a specific group. This workshop is designed for 25Live users with basic knowledge of the system, though all levels are welcome to attend. (If you are new to 25Live and want to have user access, please email mmalandr@glendale.edu before the workshop so your access can be set up.). Organization: Professional Development. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Technology & Innovation. Categories: FLEX, CPGU. Which campus is your event taking place? Verdugo. Thursday, October 30, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM. San Rafael Building 312.

ASCCC Data Workshop Series: Building Data Literacy for Equity-Minded Decision Making

Data, Feedback, & Assessment PD You are invited to participate in the ASCCC Data Workshop Series: Building Data Literacy for Equity-Minded Decision Making, a three-part, hands-on series designed to empower faculty to use data as a catalyst for meaningful change. Over the series of three interactive two-hour sessions, participants will build the skills to understand and interpret key data sources, apply an equity lens to uncover opportunity gaps, and transform numbers into actionable insights that inform curriculum, instruction, and institutional planning. With engaging discussions, practical activities, and real-world applications, this series is a chance to strengthen your capacity as a faculty leader and foster a culture of data-informed equity across your campus. Join for one or all of the sessions!   Find out more and register at the links below. Data Literacy Webinar Series ASCCC Page,   Building a Shared Understanding of Data Literacy- Date/time: Friday, October 17, 2025 from 10:00am to 12:00pm, Zoom Registration  … Organization: Research And Planning, Professional Development. Registration Link: https://www.asccc.org/events/data-literacy-webinars. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Data, Feedback & Assessment. Categories: FLEX. Please list External Presenter: ASCCC (Academic Senate). Friday, October 31, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Zoom.

Insights: Where Learning Happens

Data, Feedback, & Assessment PD , GCC is moving eLumen to Insights. This training will help faculty learn how to use Insights within Canvas. All faculty will have to learn how to set up learning outcome rubrics or add learning outcomes to an existing rubric.  It is helpful to be able to access Canvas on a computer during this workshop. Organization: Learning Outcome Committee. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Data, Feedback & Assessment. Zoom Meeting Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/89299531265. Categories: FLEX. Friday, October 31, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Zoom.

Accessibility & Inclusive 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, CPGU, GLOW UP. Please list External Presenter: Saša Stojic-Ito. Friday, October 31, 2025, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM. Zoom.

NAHM: History of the Tongva

Building Belonging PD History of the Tongva, Tuesday, November 4th from 12:30pm-1:30pm  Garfield Campus-Mariposa Building (MP) 103, Samuel Lopez will facilitate an education presentation on behalf of the San Gabriel Band of Mission Indians Gabrieleno-Tongva tribe. It will consist of the First People now and then, the land our GCC campus currently occupies, it’s history and present and significances of land acknowledgments. Organization: Cultural Diversity Lecture Series. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Building Belonging. Categories: FLEX, CPGU. Please list External Presenter: Samuel Lopez. Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM. Mariposa Building 103 - Community Room.

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.

Web Content Cleanup & Accessibility

Technology & Innovation PD In preparation for the new GCC website, this hands-on workshop will address the web content cleanup process and address the principles of creating accessible content on the web. Organization: Web Oversight Committee. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Technology & Innovation. Categories: FLEX, CPGU. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Patricia Chamroonrat, Frankie Strong. Which campus is your event taking place? Verdugo. Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM. San Rafael Building 312.

Shim Sham Workshop

Engaging Students PD Please join Richard Kuller of the Dance Department for a fun Shim-Sham workshop. This workshop is open to all levels, no Dance experience needed. If you have Tap shoes you are encouraged to bring them, but Tap shoes are not required to participate in this fun workshop. Hope to see you there!!! . Organization: Dance. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Engaging Students. Categories: FLEX. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Richard Kuller. Which campus is your event taking place? Verdugo. Thursday, November 6, 2025, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM. Civic Auditorium 114.

Insights: Where Learning Happens

Data, Feedback, & Assessment PD , GCC is moving eLumen to Insights. This training will help faculty learn how to use Insights within Canvas. All faculty will have to learn how to set up learning outcome rubrics or add learning outcomes to an existing rubric.  It is helpful to be able to access Canvas on a computer during this workshop. Organization: Learning Outcome Committee. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Data, Feedback & Assessment. Zoom Meeting Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/89299531265. Categories: FLEX. Friday, November 7, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Zoom.

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 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, CPGU, GLOW UP. Please list External Presenter: Saša Stojic-Ito. Friday, November 7, 2025, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM. Zoom.

Web Content Cleanup & Accessibility

Technology & Innovation PD In preparation for the new GCC website, this hands-on workshop will address the web content cleanup process and address the principles of creating accessible content on the web. Organization: Web Oversight Committee. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Technology & Innovation. Categories: FLEX, CPGU. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Patricia Chamroonrat, Frankie Strong. Which campus is your event taking place? Verdugo. Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM. San Rafael Building 312.

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 , Join Assembly Members Jessica Caloza and Nick Schultz for a dynamic panel discussion exploring how state and local governments work together on critical issues such as housing, education, and public safety. This conversation offers valuable insights into how policy decisions directly impact community colleges, including student services, campus operations, and the overall student experience. Classified professionals will gain a clearer understanding of how legislation shapes the environments where they serve students every day—helping them advocate more effectively and align their work with broader institutional goals. Students will benefit by deepening their civic awareness and learning how government decisions influence the resources, support systems, and opportunities available to them. At Glendale Community College, we believe that a sense of belonging is the foundation of student engagement, and that classified employees play a vital role in shaping those meaningful daily interactions. By… Organization: Student Affairs. Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/GCCPolicyinAction2025. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Engaging Students. Categories: FLEX, CPGU. 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. Main Auditorium - Auditorium Building 100.

25Live Basics!

Technology & Innovation PD Tired of sending countless emails back and forth trying to find a location for your event? Wondering why other people's Zoom workshops are on the campus calendars and yours is not? Join us for a hands-on workshop where you will learn to use the basics of 25Live including: Searching for a location , Booking an event , Tagging events to campus calendars , This workshop is designed for new 25Live users or users who just want a refresher on the functions of the program. (If you are new to 25Live and want to have user access, please email mmalandr@glendale.edu before the workshop so your access can be set up.). Organization: Professional Development. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Technology & Innovation. Categories: FLEX, CPGU. Which campus is your event taking place? Verdugo. Thursday, November 13, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM. San Rafael Building 312.

ASCCC Data Workshop Series: Building Data Literacy for Equity-Minded Decision Making

Data, Feedback, & Assessment PD You are invited to participate in the ASCCC Data Workshop Series: Building Data Literacy for Equity-Minded Decision Making, a three-part, hands-on series designed to empower faculty to use data as a catalyst for meaningful change. Over the series of three interactive two-hour sessions, participants will build the skills to understand and interpret key data sources, apply an equity lens to uncover opportunity gaps, and transform numbers into actionable insights that inform curriculum, instruction, and institutional planning. With engaging discussions, practical activities, and real-world applications, this series is a chance to strengthen your capacity as a faculty leader and foster a culture of data-informed equity across your campus. Join for one or all of the sessions!   Find out more and register at the links below. Data Literacy Webinar Series ASCCC Page,   Building a Shared Understanding of Data Literacy- Date/time: Friday, October 17, 2025 from 10:00am to 12:00pm, Zoom Registration  … Organization: Research And Planning, Professional Development. Registration Link: https://www.asccc.org/events/data-literacy-webinars. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Data, Feedback & Assessment. Categories: FLEX. Please list External Presenter: ASCCC (Academic Senate). Friday, November 14, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Zoom.

Insights: Where Learning Happens

Data, Feedback, & Assessment PD , GCC is moving eLumen to Insights. This training will help faculty learn how to use Insights within Canvas. All faculty will have to learn how to set up learning outcome rubrics or add learning outcomes to an existing rubric.  It is helpful to be able to access Canvas on a computer during this workshop. Organization: Learning Outcome Committee. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Data, Feedback & Assessment. Zoom Meeting Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/89299531265. Categories: FLEX. Friday, November 14, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Zoom.

Accessibility & Inclusive 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, CPGU, GLOW UP. Please list External Presenter: Saša Stojic-Ito. Friday, November 14, 2025, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM. Zoom.

IEW 2025 - Immigration 101: What Noncredit Students Need to Know

Engaging Students PD Immigration 101: What Noncredit Students Need to Know, 6 pm, TR203 or Zoom:  https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/my/gcciso     Immigration attorney, Cynthia Lucas, will help students stay “in the know“ on the current state of immigration in the US, specifically as it relates to United for Ukraine, TPS, paths to greencards, and undocumented student concerns.   Globally-inspired snacks provided – please RSVP to help reduce food waste and submit your questions for Cynthia in advance.     Sponsored by a generous Glendale College Foundation Grant.   See all International Education Week events at www.glendale.edu/iew  . Organization: International Student Office, Garfield Campus. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Engaging Students. Categories: CPGU. Please list External Presenter: Cynthia Lucas. Monday, November 17, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Tropico Building 203.

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.

Web Content Cleanup & Accessibility

Technology & Innovation PD In preparation for the new GCC website, this hands-on workshop will address the web content cleanup process and address the principles of creating accessible content on the web. Organization: Web Oversight Committee. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Technology & Innovation. Categories: FLEX, CPGU. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Patricia Chamroonrat, Frankie Strong. Which campus is your event taking place? Verdugo. Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM. San Rafael Building 312.

IEW 2025: An International Student’s Perspective at GCC

Building Belonging PD An International Student’s Perspective at GCC, 2-3 pm, Sierra Vista 280 & Zoom: https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/my/gcciso     Flex & CPGU Requested,   Learn what its REALLY like to be a #gccintl student firsthand from students who experience it! This interactive panel will also take questions from the audience. Globally-inspired snacks provided – please RSVP to help reduce food waste.   Sponsored by a generous Glendale College Foundation Grant.    See all International Education Week events at www.glendale.edu/iew. Organization: International Student Office. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Building Belonging. Categories: CPGU. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Nusha Shishegar, various international students. Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Sierra Vista Building 279*, Sierra Vista Building 280*.

IEW 2025: On the Immigration Horizon

Building Belonging PD On the Immigration Horizon, 3:30-4:30 pm, Sierra Vista 280 & Zoom: https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/my/gcciso     Flex & CPGU Requested,   Immigration attorney, Avi Friedman, will provide an update on the current state of immigration in the US, specifically as it relates to F-1 students, H-1B, and greencards. , Globally-inspired snacks provided – please RSVP to help reduce food waste and to submit questions for Avi.   Sponsored by a generous Glendale College Foundation Grant.    See all International Education Week events at www.glendale.edu/iew.  . Organization: International Student Office. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Building Belonging. Categories: CPGU. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Nusha Shishegar & Avi Friedman. Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM. Sierra Vista Building 279*, Sierra Vista Building 280*.

IEW 2025: "A Walk Around the Globe" TinyTalks

Building Belonging PD “A Walk Around the Globe” TinyTalks, 12:30-1:30 pm, Buena Vista 101 or Zoom: glendale-edu.zoom.us/my/gcciso  Featuring Speakers from around the GCC campus    Flex & CPGU Requested,   The “A Walk Around the Globe” TinyTalks will see members of the GCC community provide a presentation of up to 15-minutes in length on a topic of global nature. All topics in this mini-conference format will promote learning, build intrigue, and encourage conversations that matter.   Globally-inspired lunch provided – please RSVP to help reduce food waste. Sponsored by a generous Glendale College Foundation Grant.    See all International Education Week events at www.glendale.edu/iew.    . Organization: International Student Office. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Building Belonging. Categories: CPGU. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: TBD. Thursday, November 20, 2025, 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM. Zoom, Buena Vista Science Center 101.

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, CPGU. 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*.

IEW 2025: "Starting Over" - An Immigration Story

Building Belonging PD "Starting Over": An Immigration Story, 3:30-4:30 pm, Library Rotunda or Zoom: https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/my/gcciso,   Flex and CPGU Requested,   Ever wondered what its REALLY like to immigrate to the US? Join us for a live discussion and discover what it takes to uproot to a new country and forge a uniquely diverse cultural identity.    See all International Education Week events at www.glendale.edu/iew. . Organization: International Student Office. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Building Belonging. Categories: CPGU. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Paolo Banaag (confirmed), Arpi Amirian (tentative). Thursday, November 20, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM. Zoom, Library Building 300 - Verdugo Campus Library.

Insights: Where Learning Happens

Data, Feedback, & Assessment PD , GCC is moving eLumen to Insights. This training will help faculty learn how to use Insights within Canvas. All faculty will have to learn how to set up learning outcome rubrics or add learning outcomes to an existing rubric.  It is helpful to be able to access Canvas on a computer during this workshop. Organization: Learning Outcome Committee. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Data, Feedback & Assessment. Zoom Meeting Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/89299531265. Categories: FLEX. Friday, November 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Zoom.

Accessibility & Inclusive 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, CPGU, GLOW UP. Please list External Presenter: Saša Stojic-Ito. Friday, November 21, 2025, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM. Zoom.

Web Content Cleanup & Accessibility

Technology & Innovation PD In preparation for the new GCC website, this hands-on workshop will address the web content cleanup process and address the principles of creating accessible content on the web. Organization: Web Oversight Committee. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Technology & Innovation. Categories: FLEX, CPGU. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Patricia Chamroonrat, Frankie Strong. Which campus is your event taking place? Verdugo. Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM. San Rafael Building 312.

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.

Plan and Advertise with 25Live!

Technology & Innovation PD Tired of sending countless emails trying to get people to come to your events? Did you know that 25Live can be used to not only reserve rooms but also to advertise to campus calendars and emails? Join us for a hands-on workshop where you will learn to use 25Live to its full potential, whether you are creating an event for the whole campus or a specific group. This workshop is designed for 25Live users with basic knowledge of the system, though all levels are welcome to attend. (If you are new to 25Live and want to have user access, please email mmalandr@glendale.edu before the workshop so your access can be set up.). Organization: Professional Development. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Technology & Innovation. Categories: FLEX, CPGU. Which campus is your event taking place? Verdugo. Thursday, December 4, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM. San Rafael Building 312.

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.