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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. Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM. Zoom.

STEM Fest - STEM Industry Panel

Engaging Students PD Join us for GCC STEM Fest! This three-day event is packed with fun, hands-on activities, live demos, free food and swag, designed to motivate both current STEM students and those curious about the field. STEM Industry Panel: Fortifying the Future, Building Careers in Tech. Organization: MESA - Mathematics, Engineering, Science. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Engaging Students. Categories: FLEX, CPGU. Please list External Presenter: Industry Presenters. Thursday, March 19, 2026, 2:15 PM – 3:45 PM. Buena Vista Science Center 101.

STEM Fest - Closing Keynote Speaker and Gala

Engaging Students PD , Join us for GCC STEM Fest! This three-day event is packed with fun, hands-on activities, live demos, free food and swag, designed to motivate both current STEM students and those curious about the field. Closing Keynote Speaker: Dr. Melanie Bocanegra, Associate VP of Student Success, CSU Northridge, Dr. Melanie Bocanegra is a proud San Fernando Valley native and first-generation college student who began her STEM journey at Los Angeles Mission College. She went on to earn degrees from UC San Diego and Stanford University, where her training as a scientist deepened her commitment to equity, mentorship, and access for Latinas and other first-generation students in STEM. RSVP Required, Includes beverages, dinner, networking social and moderated keynote conversation. Organization: MESA - Mathematics, Engineering, Science. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Engaging Students. Categories: FLEX, CPGU. Please list External Presenter: Dr. Melanie Bocanegra. Thursday, March 19, 2026, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Student Center 212, Student Center 212 Patio.

Accessibility Essentials in Canvas

Engaging Students PD Spring Refresh: Accessibility Essentials in Canvas - Using the OER Rubric Section D as a guide. Learn practical strategies to make your Canvas course more accessible for all students. This workshop introduces key accessibility practices aligned with the OEI Course Design Rubric and the POCR review process, including heading hierarchy, alt text, descriptive hyperlinks, color contrast, and organizing content with lists and tables. Faculty will complete a short hands-on activity in Canvas—such as updating descriptive hyperlinks or improving page navigation—so they can immediately apply an accessibility improvement to their own course. . Organization: Professional Development. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Engaging Students. Zoom Meeting Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/86362365036. Categories: FLEX, GLOW UP. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Nune Dervishian. Friday, March 20, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 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, March 20, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Cimmarusti Science Center 257*.

Money 101: Building Financial Stability

Growing Your Potential PD Money 101: Building Financial Stability from the Ground Up, In this introductory financial literacy session, participants will learn how the U.S. financial system works and how to build practical money management habits. Topics include understanding credit scores, setting up checking, savings, and investment accounts, creating a budget that works in real life, and developing strategies for consistent saving and long-term financial growth. The session will also include insights from the speaker’s personal journey navigating credit challenges and building financial stability over time. B. Pagels-Minor, they/them, is a technology executive, entrepreneur, and investor who has built a career at the intersection of technology, data, and economic opportunity. They previously held leadership roles at companies including Netflix and Google, and now lead DVRGNT Ventures and The Wealth Salons, organizations focused on investment, education, and expanding access to wealth-building knowledge. Their work centers on… Organization: Women's History. Registration Link: https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/g009u-B3R2yIAEbaHME-dQ#/registration. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Growing Your Potential. Categories: FLEX. Please list External Presenter: B. Pagels-Minor. Monday, March 23, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Zoom.

Data and Donuts: Discussion on the book Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men.

Data, Feedback, & Assessment PD WHM session call Data and Donuts: Discussion on the book Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men. This will just be a roundtable to discuss themes within the book and how it relates to us with some coffee and donuts. Organization: Women's History. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Data, Feedback & Assessment. Categories: FLEX. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Silvana CArrion-Palomares. Monday, March 23, 2026, 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM. Employee Lounge.

Unmasking Autism: Women and Gender

Building Belonging PD , Please join Dr. Lisa Macafee from Santa Ana College for a discussion on Unmasking Autism: Women and Gender Divergent Students. She will discuss how autism manifests differently in women and gender divergent students and how a late in life diagnosis changed her view of self and helped her understand herself. Organization: Disabled Students Programs And Services. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Building Belonging. Zoom Meeting Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/7672946210?omn=86360216155. Categories: FLEX, CPGU. Please list External Presenter: Lisa Macafee. Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM. Zoom.

Public Health Unpacked

Engaging Students PD Discover how public health shapes our communities, explore career pathways in the field, and learn how you can play a role in improving population health. GCC alumna Pamela Flores shares her journey from Glendale Community, College to pursuing a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree and leading community health initiatives at Dignity Health GMHHC. Through reflections on her educational and professional experiences, Pamela will discuss what public health entails, how it influences everyday life, and the many ways we can all contribute to advancing, community well-being. Organization: Science Lecture Series. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Engaging Students. Categories: FLEX. Which campus is your event taking place? Verdugo. Please list External Presenter: Pamela Flores, Manager of Community Health and Volunteer Services at Dignity Hea. Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM. Buena Vista Science Center 101.

Supporting Students and the BMT

Engaging Students PD , Learn how the Behavior Management Team supports you as part of your GCC support system. This session will focus on managing disruptive behavior in Online, In-Person, and Hybrid classes, and clarify when to handle situations yourself and when to involve the team. Gain clear guidance, practical strategies, and connections to campus resources to help you maintain a productive learning environment. Organization: Student Affairs. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Engaging Students. Categories: FLEX, CPGU. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Tzoler Oukayan & BMT. Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Zoom.

Muscle Matters

Building Belonging PD Muscle Matters - In Perimenopause and Beyond! Perimenopause is a time of change - sometimes thought of as puberty in reverse (yikes!) Learn how strength training is important for health, longevity, and functional capacity, no matter what stage of life you are in. In this workshop we'll do some myth-busting around sex differences in muscle and exercise, and get some hands-on practice with lifts that make you stronger for life. Building muscle and strength is possible for all ages - and it's never too late to start! Organization: Kinesiology. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Building Belonging. Categories: FLEX. Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Vaquero Athletic Complex 001 - Weight Training.

Insights: Where Learning Happens

Women's History Month: Rant Session

Building Belonging PD , Hey Ladies: Got something you want to get off your chest? Need to unload on a sympathetic audience? Join us for a cathartic and supportive rant session! Housework getting you down? Family making unreasonable demands about being fed more than once a day? Partners not doing their fair share of work? And what is UP with [fill in the blank] on social media? We hear you! Join us on zoom for a head-clearing, heartwarming, cathartic rant session! Organization: Women's History. Registration Link: https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/81693936983. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Building Belonging. Zoom Meeting Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/81693936983. Categories: For the Love of Learning! Thursday, March 26, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Zoom.

EEO Rep Training

Growing Your Potential PD EEO Rep Training. Organization: Human Resources. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Growing Your Potential. Categories: FLEX, CPGU. Please list External Presenter: Lisa Norman. Friday, March 27, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:30 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, March 30, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM. San Rafael Building 312.

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, April 2, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM. Zoom.

End The Stigma-System Impacted Club

Building Belonging PD Get to know Rising Scholars Students and Program! Please join us for the opportunity for faculty and staff to gain a better understanding of our Rising Scholars Student and how stigma impacts their academic success. You will hear personal stories and how students overcame their obstacles. Organization: Rising Scholars. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Building Belonging. Categories: FLEX. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Students From SII Club. Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM. Sierra Vista Building 233.

Insights: Where Learning Happens

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, April 13, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM. San Rafael Building 312.

California Engineering Liaison Council (ELC) Meeting

Engaging Students PD Spring 2026 meeting for faculty, counselors, administrators, students and professionals of California Community Colleges, CSU's and UC's to discuss issues related to engineering student pathways and support including transfer, curriculum, articulation, teaching and learning, underrepresented engineering student support and other related issues. Registration is required but open to all. Organization: Engineering, MESA - Mathematics, Engineering, Science. Registration Link: https://caelc.org/who-we-are/. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Engaging Students. Categories: For the Love of Learning! Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: N/A. Which campus is your event taking place? Verdugo. Thursday, April 16, 2026, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM. Student Center 212, Student Center 212 Patio.

CPL and Statewide Recommendations

Engaging Students PD Learn about Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) and how to review the statewide recommendations from Mapping Articulated Pathways (MAP). In this workshop we'll introduce/review what CPL is, what can count as CPL, and then how to start by comparing your own discipline courses to the statewide recommendations. We'll focus on the education and job experiences that veterans often have, as well as other working professionals who may have industry-level certifications or licenses, and then how faculty can compare the knowledge and skills from these experiences to our own Course Outlines of Record (COR)s and C-ID descriptors. If you attend in-person, bring your laptop! Organization: Curriculum & Instruction Committee. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Engaging Students. Zoom Meeting Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/88381788912. Categories: FLEX. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Erin Calderone, Bridget Bershad bbershad@glendale.edu, Paul Vera pvera@glendale. Which campus is your event taking place? Verdugo. Thursday, April 23, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM. Sierra Vista Building 234, 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. Thursday, April 23, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Cimmarusti Science Center 257*.

Language and Communication Tea: Araksya Karapetyan

Engaging Students PD Join us for the annual Language and Communication Tea. Our featured keynote speaker this year will be Araksya Karapetyan from Good LA/Fox 11 in Los Angeles. More details to come! Organization: English. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Engaging Students. Categories: FLEX, CPGU. Please list External Presenter: Araksya Karapetyan. Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Main Auditorium - Auditorium Building 100.

Counselor Conference

Engaging Students PD The Student Services Division will be hosting its 3rd Annual Counselor Conference. We are expecting over 150 counselor from all over the Los Angeles, and Orange County region. 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, 7:30 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.

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.

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.

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, May 12, 2026, 12:20 PM – 1:30 PM. San Rafael Building 138 - Kreider Hall.

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.

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*.

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.

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.