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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, January 13, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Zoom.

11th Annual MLK Breakfast

Data, Feedback, & Assessment PD 11th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast January 15th, 2026 from 9am-11am 9am Breakfast/Gathering, 9:30am Opening Remarks, 10am Blackness at the Intersection Panel HYFLEX Room: J.W. Student Center 212  Zoom: https://cccconfer.zoom.us/my/culturaldiversitygcc. Organization: Cultural Diversity Lecture Series. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Data, Feedback & Assessment. Categories: FLEX. Please list External Presenter: Multiple. Thursday, January 15, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Student Center 212.

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, January 15, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM. 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. Friday, January 16, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Zoom.

Online Design Academy for 8-Week Format

Engaging Students PD Glow Up - 8-Week Online Design Academy Many courses are moving to an 8-week format. This academy provides hands-on working experience. We will actively engage in the process of building or redesigning an online course into an 8-week format so that you can use it right away.   The 8-Week Online Design Academy is a mandatory, in-person training program for faculty members who desire to obtain GCC Distance Education (DE) Certification or GLOW UP hours. (Please RSVP in the VRC to confirm your attendance for food).   * To be eligible for DE Certification credit, faculty members must attend all sessions conducted on campus. It is important to note that this academy does not offer remote or hybrid options. *Please RSVP in the VRC for this 3-day event.  Logistics: January 20: Lunch will be served, January 21: Snacks, January 23: No food served, but feel free to bring your lunch! Organization: Faculty Development. Vision Resource Center Link: https://cccpln.csod.com/samldefault.aspx?ouid=11&returnurl=%252fDeepLink%252fProcessRedirect.aspx%253fmodule%253dlodetails%2526lo%253de7060b4a-ab54-4c35-8902-80202b4bf741. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Engaging Students. Categories: FLEX, GLOW UP. Which campus is your event taking place? Verdugo. Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. San Rafael Building 314.

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, January 20, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Zoom.

Online Design Academy for 8-Week Format

Engaging Students PD Glow Up - 8-Week Online Design Academy Many courses are moving to an 8-week format. This academy provides hands-on working experience. We will actively engage in the process of building or redesigning an online course into an 8-week format so that you can use it right away.   The 8-Week Online Design Academy is a mandatory, in-person training program for faculty members who desire to obtain GCC Distance Education (DE) Certification or GLOW UP hours. (Please RSVP in the VRC to confirm your attendance for food).   * To be eligible for DE Certification credit, faculty members must attend all sessions conducted on campus. It is important to note that this academy does not offer remote or hybrid options. *Please RSVP in the VRC for this 3-day event.  Logistics: January 20: Lunch will be served, January 21: Snacks, January 23: No food served, but feel free to bring your lunch! Organization: Faculty Development. Vision Resource Center Link: https://cccpln.csod.com/samldefault.aspx?ouid=11&returnurl=%252fDeepLink%252fProcessRedirect.aspx%253fmodule%253dlodetails%2526lo%253de7060b4a-ab54-4c35-8902-80202b4bf741. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Engaging Students. Categories: FLEX, GLOW UP. Which campus is your event taking place? Verdugo. Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM. San Rafael Building 314.

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, January 22, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Zoom.

Canva Training Workshop (Classified)

Technology & Innovation PD You are invited to a specialized Canva Training Workshop designed for classified staff. Participants will receive a tour of Canva with our wonderful Canva Customer Success Person and include our specialized GCC Brand Templates. The goal is to start a project a leave the session feeling energized and confident to continue to use the Canva Platform. This workshop is intended for staff who: Creates slideshows, posters, flyers, or other visual materials for their department , Needs to produce materials that follow district branding and accessibility guidelines , Is new to Canva or would like a refresher on its essential tools and features , Designs public-facing communications, such as announcements, newsletters, or informational materials , Would like to save time using templates, shortcuts, and best practices , Supports or contributes to social media content for their site or program , Interested in creating a poster for Innovation Day!!! ZOOM LINK. Organization: Professional Development. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Technology & Innovation. Zoom Meeting Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/82050220718. Categories: For the Love of Learning! Please list External Presenter: Case Richard. Friday, January 23, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. Zoom.

Online Design Academy for 8-Week Format

Engaging Students PD Glow Up - 8-Week Online Design Academy Many courses are moving to an 8-week format. This academy provides hands-on working experience. We will actively engage in the process of building or redesigning an online course into an 8-week format so that you can use it right away.   The 8-Week Online Design Academy is a mandatory, in-person training program for faculty members who desire to obtain GCC Distance Education (DE) Certification or GLOW UP hours. (Please RSVP in the VRC to confirm your attendance for food).   * To be eligible for DE Certification credit, faculty members must attend all sessions conducted on campus. It is important to note that this academy does not offer remote or hybrid options. *Please RSVP in the VRC for this 3-day event.  Logistics: January 20: Lunch will be served, January 21: Snacks, January 23: No food served, but feel free to bring your lunch! Organization: Faculty Development. Vision Resource Center Link: https://cccpln.csod.com/samldefault.aspx?ouid=11&returnurl=%252fDeepLink%252fProcessRedirect.aspx%253fmodule%253dlodetails%2526lo%253de7060b4a-ab54-4c35-8902-80202b4bf741. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Engaging Students. Categories: FLEX, GLOW UP. Which campus is your event taking place? Verdugo. Friday, January 23, 2026, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM. San Rafael Building 314.

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. 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, January 26, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Sierra Vista 105 - Faculty Innovation Center.

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. 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, January 27, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Sierra Vista 105 - Faculty Innovation Center.

Canva for Classified

Technology & Innovation PD We’re offering a hands-on Canva Training Workshop for managers and classified staff who want to feel more confident creating great-looking materials. A Canva Trainer will show everyone how to use our GCC brand templates and design eye-catching brochures, videos, infographics, slides, social posts, and more. It’s a relaxed, practical session where staff can explore tools, ask questions, and start a project they can bring back to their department. Get ready to Create with Canva! ZOOM LINK. Organization: Professional Development. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Technology & Innovation. Zoom Meeting Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/83747603022. Categories: For the Love of Learning! Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Ann Simon. Please list External Presenter: Case Richard. Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM. 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, January 27, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. 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. Thursday, January 29, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Zoom.

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. 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, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Sierra Vista 105 - Faculty Innovation Center.

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. 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, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Sierra Vista 105 - Faculty Innovation Center.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Incorporating DEIA in STEM Course Outlines

Engaging Students PD As part of the 2026 Winter Warmer week, this presentation will examine how incorporating DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility) and IDEAA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Anti-Racism, Accessibility) principles in STEM curriculum can help improve the success of underrepresented, underserved STEM-majoring students at GCC. Participants will do the following at this session: Understand that a disproportionate number of impacted student groups are underrepresented in STEM majors and discuss possible reasons for this underrepresentation. , Identify areas in the course outlines and programs, such as the course description, methods of instruction and course content, where language can be revised according to DEIA and IDEAA principles , Review inclusive, equitable and anti-racist language STEM language. , Practice strategies for revision.  , Discuss how can instruction can be modified according to DEIA and IDEAA principles. 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.

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.

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.

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: PD Credit Pending Approval. Please list External Presenter: Dr. Khalid el-Hakim. Thursday, February 19, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM. Student Center 212.

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: PD Credit Pending Approval. 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: PD Credit Pending Approval. Please list External Presenter: Tamika Lewis. Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Buena Vista Science Center 101.

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. Please list External Presenter: UndocuScholars LLC. Thursday, February 26, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Student Center 212.

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*.