| COMMITTEE | Faculty Professional Development (Flex) |
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| JURISDICTION | Committee of the Academic Senate |
| MEETING SCHEDULE | Last Monday of each month, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. in the MCC Library |
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SESSION ONE – 8:30 to 9:30 AM
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Know Your Role, Know Your Rights
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This session will present information on faculty Union roles and rights for MCC faculty members. | Jeff Ragan, MCC English Faculty and SCFT Union VP of Member Rights (Grievance), Ashleigh Rocker Greene, Union Executive Director Organizer |
AV1-146 |
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Canvas Study Hall
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Spend an hour setting up your course canvas shells with an instructional designer in the room! This study hall will give you the opportunity to work on your classes and ask questions in real time. | Erin Heasley, MCC Instructional Designer/DE Coordinator |
Library |
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SESSION TWO – 9:45 to 10:45 AM
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Which Way Forward for our Curriculum, Pedagogical Practice, and Mission?
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This presentation will examine the best way forward for our college and our classrooms by analyzing an identity-conscious ideology, color-consciousness, and two identity-blind ideologies, colorblindness, and meritocracy. Research will be reviewed and discussed followed by Q&A and open dialogue about next steps. | Ray M. Sanchez, Faculty Coordinator, Learning Center |
AV1-148 |
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The Significance of DEIA Allyship and Appreciating Intersectionality
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In this session, we will discuss DEIA allyship, as it is critical component in promoting social progress. It involves individuals actively supporting and advocating for the inclusion of those voices that have traditionally faced discrimination and marginalization. | William R. Mask II,, MCC History Faculty Bill Turini, MCC Political Science Faculty |
AV1-146 |
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Using Music to Enhance Learning
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In this session, we will explore how music can enhance learning across the curriculum. We will explore how music can support students in times of stress. You can expect to leave with a list of ideas to support your in-person and online courses. | Dr Harmony Rose Murphy,, MCC Music Faculty |
AV1-139 (Please note that this session ends at 11:00 AM) |
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SESSION THREE – 11:00 AM to 12:15 PM
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Team building, Communication, and Collaborative Games and Activities
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During this session, participants will actively be involved in team-building and collaborative exercises, games, and activities. This session will allow participants to interact with peers and enjoy themselves while learning about communication styles, leadership skills, and much more. | Kristen Mattox, MCC Athletic Coordinator and Kinesiology Faculty |
TM-11 |
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Open Educational Resources 101
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The presentation will go over the basics of what is OER, OER licensing, and where to get OER. | Dr Antoinette Aizon, MCC Psychology and Social Work Faculty |
AV1-146 |
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SESSION FOUR – 12:30 to 2:00 PM (Lunch will be provided)
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Determining if a Candidate is "At Least Equivalent to the Minimum Qualifications"
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Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations states "[n]o one may be hired to serve as a community college faculty or educational administrator unless the governing board determines that he or she possesses qualifications that are at least equivalent to the minimum qualifications" (5 CCR 53430(a)). In this workshop, members of the MCC Equivalency Committee will explain our equivalency process and present attendees with hypothetical applicants so that they may learn how to help someone petition for equivalency. At the end of the presentation, the members of the committee will explain their deliberative process to provide the best possible practical insight into the committee's processes and procedures. |
2023-2024 Academic Senate Executive Council |
TM-11 |
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SESSION FIVE – 2:15 to 3:15 PM
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Engage Students with Mindfulness Practices in the Classroom
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Mindfulness practices have been shown (studies available upon request) to increase focus and mental capacity to engage with new information. Through the Breath for Change program, simple techniques can be implemented in-person and online modalities to promote wellness, increase class engagement and learning. | Lainey Campos, MCC Counselor |
AV1-146 |
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Green Room Studio Tour
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Come and explore the new Green Room Studio. Preview the options available for recording, video creation and editing. | Erin Heasley, MCC Instructional Designer/DE Coordinator |
AV1-207 |
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SESSION SIX – 3:30 to 4:30 PM
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Introducing the 2-year Program Review Update
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Spring 2024 will be the first semester in which a 2-year program review update will be due. This presentation will be a guide for the writers of the 2-year updates in what to focus on to make this an easy process. Everyone is welcome to attend, but members of programs with a 2-year update due in spring 2024 are highly encouraged to attend. The meeting will be recorded for those who are not able to attend this flex day presentation but are interested in the information. | Dr Jamie MacArthur, MCC Chemistry Faculty, Outcomes and Assessments Coordinator, Interim Program Review Coordinator |
AV1-146 |
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LEAVE YOUR FEEDBACK REGARDING THE SESSIONS
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You can also go to: FLEX Day Session Evaluation |
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