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

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

Insights Training

Data, Feedback, & Assessment PD Faculty will learn to use the new Assessment Application Insights. They will learn how to create rubrics and assign SLOs to assignments. The dates and times will vary to accommodate all faculty. Organization: Curriculum & Instruction Committee. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Data, Feedback & Assessment. Categories: FLEX. Zoom Invite Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/93869624336. Friday, May 1, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Zoom.

Student Research Symposium

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

Insights Open Office Hours

Data, Feedback, & Assessment PD Drop in for Insights Open Office Hours with Yvette! Organization: Learning Outcome Committee. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Data, Feedback & Assessment. Categories: For the Love of Learning! Monday, May 4, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM. San Rafael Building 324.

Moving Beyond "Studenting" Making Thinking Visible in Your Classroom

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

Insights Training

Data, Feedback, & Assessment PD Faculty will learn to use the new Assessment Application Insights. They will learn how to create rubrics and assign SLOs to assignments. The dates and times will vary to accommodate all faculty. Organization: Curriculum & Instruction Committee. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Data, Feedback & Assessment. Categories: FLEX. Zoom Invite Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/93869624336. Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Zoom.

Insights Training

Data, Feedback, & Assessment PD Faculty will learn to use the new Assessment Application Insights. They will learn how to create rubrics and assign SLOs to assignments. The dates and times will vary to accommodate all faculty. Organization: Curriculum & Instruction Committee. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Data, Feedback & Assessment. Categories: FLEX. Zoom Invite Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/93869624336. Thursday, May 7, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM. Zoom.

Tech-Tastic Retreat II: Working Smarter with AI, Canvas, Canva & Outlook

Technology & Innovation PD Join us for a hands-on professional development day focused on practical tools that streamline workflow and enhance teaching. Participants will explore AI, Canvas 2.0, Canva, and Outlook while gaining ready-to-use strategies to improve efficiency, engagement, and daily productivity. This half-day retreat is designed to move beyond theory and into action. Participants will leave with practical tools, ready-to-use resources, and fresh ideas that can be implemented immediately in their classrooms and daily workflows. Agenda includes light breakfast at 8am followed by two, self-selected break out sessions and concluding with a lunchtime social. Breakout session topics include: AI that Actually Saves You Time Hands on Canvas 2.0 Canva for Beginners Canva for Intermediates Work Smarter with Outlook on the Web , By the end of the event, participants will be able to: Apply at least one AI tool or strategy to streamline instructional or administrative tasks Utilize Canvas 2.0 features to enhance… Organization: E S L Noncredit Division, Noncredit Bus & Life Skills Division. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Technology & Innovation. Categories: For the Love of Learning! Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Jeff Foulkes. Please list External Presenter: Yesica Tello, Farzana Cassim, Penny Pearson all OTAN Trainers. Friday, May 8, 2026, 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM. Mariposa Building 103 - Community Room.

Tech-tastic II Breakout Session 1: AI that Actually Saves You Time

Growing Your Potential PD Part of Techtastic II, · Discover practical AI tools that streamline everyday tasks like lesson planning, communication, and content creation, · Learn how to use projects, agents, and automation to save time, increase efficiency, and focus more on teaching, *Please note, this event is on the Garfield Campus , (1122 E. Garfield). Organization: E S L Noncredit Division, Noncredit Bus & Life Skills Division. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Growing Your Potential. Categories: FLEX, GLOW UP. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Jeff Foulkes. Which campus is your event taking place? Garfield. Friday, May 8, 2026, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM. Mariposa Building 314.

Tech-tastic II Breakout Session 1: Canva for Beginners

Growing Your Potential PD Part of Techtastic II, Learn the basics of Canva, including templates, design tools, and simple layout techniques, · Create visually engaging materials for your class, presentations, or program outreach, IMPORTANT: If you do not have a GCC Enterprise Canva Account, please fill out this Canva Interest Form. *Please note, this event is on the Garfield Campus , (1122 E. Garfield). Organization: E S L Noncredit Division, Noncredit Bus & Life Skills Division. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Growing Your Potential. Categories: FLEX, GLOW UP. Which campus is your event taking place? Garfield. Please list External Presenter: Farzana Cassim. Friday, May 8, 2026, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM. Mariposa Building 315A.

Tech-tastic II Breakout Session 1: Hands-On Canvas 2.0

Growing Your Potential PD Part of Techtastic II, · Explore advanced Canvas features designed to enhance course organization, engagement, and workflow, · Participate in guided, hands-on activities to build, refine, and elevate your existing course materials, *Please note, this event is on the Garfield Campus , (1122 E. Garfield). Organization: E S L Noncredit Division, Noncredit Bus & Life Skills Division. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Growing Your Potential. Categories: FLEX, GLOW UP. Which campus is your event taking place? Garfield. Please list External Presenter: Yesica Tello. Friday, May 8, 2026, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM. Mariposa Building 315.

Tech-tastic II Breakout Session 1: Work Smarter with Outlook on the Web

Technology & Innovation PD Part of Techtastic II, Discover productivity tools within Outlook to better manage email, calendars, and tasks, · Apply simple strategies to streamline communication and stay organized throughout your workday, *Please note, this event is on the Garfield Campus , (1122 E. Garfield). Organization: E S L Noncredit Division, Noncredit Bus & Life Skills Division. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Technology & Innovation. Categories: FLEX, GLOW UP. Which campus is your event taking place? Garfield. Please list External Presenter: Penny Pearson. Friday, May 8, 2026, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM. Mariposa Building 316.

Tech-tastic II Breakout Session 2: AI that Actually Saves you Time

Growing Your Potential PD Part of Techtastic II, · Discover practical AI tools that streamline everyday tasks like lesson planning, communication, and content creation, · Learn how to use projects, agents, and automation to save time, increase efficiency, and focus more on teaching,   *Please note, this event is on the Garfield Campus , (1122 E. Garfield). Organization: E S L Noncredit Division, Noncredit Bus & Life Skills Division. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Growing Your Potential. Categories: FLEX, GLOW UP. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Jeff Foulkes. Which campus is your event taking place? Garfield. Friday, May 8, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM. Mariposa Building 314.

Tech-tastic II Breakout Session 2: Canva for Intermediates

Growing Your Potential PD Part of Techtastic II, Build on foundational Canva skills with more advanced design features and customization tools , Create polished, professional-quality materials for instruction, marketing, and student engagement , IMPORTANT: If you do not have a GCC Enterprise Canva Account, please fill out this Canva Interest Form. *Please note, this event is on the Garfield Campus , (1122 E. Garfield). Organization: E S L Noncredit Division, Noncredit Bus & Life Skills Division. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Growing Your Potential. Categories: FLEX, GLOW UP. Which campus is your event taking place? Garfield. Please list External Presenter: Farzana Cassim. Friday, May 8, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM. Mariposa Building 315A.

Tech-tastic II Breakout Session 2: Hands-On Canvas 2.0

Growing Your Potential PD Part of Techtastic II, · Explore advanced Canvas features designed to enhance course organization, engagement, and workflow, · Participate in guided, hands-on activities to build, refine, and elevate your existing course materials, *Please note, this event is on the Garfield Campus , (1122 E. Garfield). Organization: E S L Noncredit Division, Noncredit Bus & Life Skills Division. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Growing Your Potential. Categories: FLEX, GLOW UP. Which campus is your event taking place? Garfield. Please list External Presenter: Yesica Tello. Friday, May 8, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM. Mariposa Building 315.

Tech-tastic II Breakout Session 2: Work Smarter with Outlook on the Web

Technology & Innovation PD Part of Techtastic II, Discover productivity tools within Outlook to better manage email, calendars, and tasks , Apply simple strategies to streamline communication and stay organized throughout your workday , *Please note, this event is on the Garfield Campus , (1122 E. Garfield). Organization: E S L Noncredit Division, Noncredit Bus & Life Skills Division. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Technology & Innovation. Categories: FLEX, GLOW UP. Which campus is your event taking place? Garfield. Please list External Presenter: Penny Pearson. Friday, May 8, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM. Mariposa Building 316.

Insights Open Office Hours

Data, Feedback, & Assessment PD Drop in for Insights Open Office Hours with Yvette! Organization: Learning Outcome Committee. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Data, Feedback & Assessment. Categories: For the Love of Learning! Monday, May 11, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM. San Rafael Building 324.

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. Zoom Invite Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/3903645817?pwd=dkk3ZWJMZVI2ek56aUZtVzg4SEViZz09&omn=83837411896 Meeting ID: 390 364 5817 Passcode: GCC. Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 12:20 PM – 1:30 PM. San Rafael Building 138 - Kreider Hall.

Faculty Meeting

Building Belonging PD Faculty Meeting, *Flex Available for Adjunct Faculty. Organization: Faculty. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Building Belonging. Categories: FLEX. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Richard Kamei. Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 12:20 PM – 1:20 PM. San Rafael Building 138 - Kreider Hall.

Insights Training

Data, Feedback, & Assessment PD Faculty will learn to use the new Assessment Application Insights. They will learn how to create rubrics and assign SLOs to assignments. The dates and times will vary to accommodate all faculty. Organization: Curriculum & Instruction Committee. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Data, Feedback & Assessment. Categories: FLEX. Zoom Invite Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/93869624336. Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM. Zoom.

Innovation Expo

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

Insights Training

Data, Feedback, & Assessment PD Faculty will learn to use the new Assessment Application Insights. They will learn how to create rubrics and assign SLOs to assignments. The dates and times will vary to accommodate all faculty. Organization: Curriculum & Instruction Committee. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Data, Feedback & Assessment. Categories: FLEX. Zoom Invite Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/93869624336. Friday, May 15, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Zoom.

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, May 15, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Cimmarusti Science Center 257*.

Insights Open Office Hours

Data, Feedback, & Assessment PD Drop in for Insights Open Office Hours with Yvette! Organization: Learning Outcome Committee. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Data, Feedback & Assessment. Categories: For the Love of Learning! Monday, May 18, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM. San Rafael Building 324.

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. Monday, May 18, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM. San Rafael Building 312.

Moving Beyond "Studenting" Making Thinking Visible in Your Classroom

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

Insights Training

Data, Feedback, & Assessment PD Faculty will learn to use the new Assessment Application Insights. They will learn how to create rubrics and assign SLOs to assignments. The dates and times will vary to accommodate all faculty. Organization: Curriculum & Instruction Committee. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Data, Feedback & Assessment. Categories: FLEX. Zoom Invite Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/93869624336. Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM. Zoom.

Academic Senate Electorate

Building Belonging PD Annual Academic Senate Electorate Meeting- open to all faculty. Organization: Academic Senate. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Building Belonging. Categories: FLEX. Which campus is your event taking place? Verdugo. Thursday, May 21, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM. Library Building 222.

Insights Training

Data, Feedback, & Assessment PD Faculty will learn to use the new Assessment Application Insights. They will learn how to create rubrics and assign SLOs to assignments. The dates and times will vary to accommodate all faculty. Organization: Curriculum & Instruction Committee. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Data, Feedback & Assessment. Categories: FLEX. Zoom Invite Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/93869624336. Friday, May 22, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Zoom.

Insights Training

Data, Feedback, & Assessment PD Faculty will learn to use the new Assessment Application Insights. They will learn how to create rubrics and assign SLOs to assignments. The dates and times will vary to accommodate all faculty. Organization: Curriculum & Instruction Committee. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Data, Feedback & Assessment. Categories: FLEX. Zoom Invite Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/93869624336. Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM. Zoom.

Short Film Screening Series: ANZAC

Building Belonging PD , This short film series put on by FTVM department offers an opportunity to learn more about minority filmmakers and for students and faculty to connect on cinema/art and how it relates to our present experiences. This event will focus on filmmakers from Australia/New Zealand. Organization: Film, Television, and Media. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Building Belonging. Categories: FLEX. Which campus is your event taking place? Verdugo. Thursday, May 28, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM. San Gabriel Building 334*.

Insights Training

Data, Feedback, & Assessment PD Faculty will learn to use the new Assessment Application Insights. They will learn how to create rubrics and assign SLOs to assignments. The dates and times will vary to accommodate all faculty. Organization: Curriculum & Instruction Committee. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Data, Feedback & Assessment. Categories: FLEX. Zoom Invite Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/93869624336. Friday, May 29, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Zoom.

Insights Open Office Hours

Data, Feedback, & Assessment PD Drop in for Insights Open Office Hours with Yvette! Organization: Learning Outcome Committee. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Data, Feedback & Assessment. Categories: For the Love of Learning! Monday, June 1, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM. San Rafael Building 324.