Institute Week

Meet CalKIDS - Free Money for College
11:00am-12:00pm
Via Zoom - Rebecca Cadile
MJC Business Services is excited for you to Meet CalKIDS. The California Kids Investment and Development Savings Program (CalKIDS) was launched in 2022 by the State of California with a clear mission: to help jumpstart college savings for children statewide by awarding scholarship accounts to youth across the state.
This presentation provides an overview of the CalKIDS program, and includes such information as: determining eligibility, award details, claiming newborn or student accounts, requesting a distribution, and linking a ScholarShare 529 account.

Campus Safety in the Classroom: De-escalation, Emergency Procedures & BIT Reports
1:00pm-2:00pm
Journalism Rm. 150, East Campus - Harry Davis
This workshop provides an overview on the operations and services within the Campus Safety Department, classroom practices & assistance, de-escalation techniques, emergency procedures, and BIT report procedures.

Outlook Tips and Tricks
3:00pm-4:00pm
Via Zoom - Brandon Schut
This workshop will cover various Microsoft Outlook tools to help streamline use of the desktop email app.
Topics covered: Mail (sending messages, adding attachments, setting up rules, using signatures), Calendar (creating appointments, using the scheduling assistant), Contacts, Tasks, and using keyboard shortcuts. While this session will focus on using the desktop app, most of the topics can be used with the online version of Outlook as well.

UndocuAlly Training
9:00am-10:00am
Via Zoom - Brenda Salazar
This training will provide a learning opportunity for educators to gather skills and knowledge about undocumented students, communities, and students from mixed-status families. We will provide education on the legal and legislative mandates that impact the undocumented community and highlight equitable practices that educators can use in their everyday commitment to support UndocuScholars. We will also share information and resources for Immigration legal services available on and off campus.

Mid-Cycle Program Review Kick-off Session #1
9:00am-10:00am
 Via Zoom - Marilu Isiordia, Janet Fantazia, Travis Silvers, Caterina Grossi
These workshops will provide an overview of the Mid-Cycle Program Review Progress Report process, including the Progress Report Template, timeline, and helpful resources available to faculty, classified professionals, and administrators to assist them in reviewing their department's progress toward achieving their 2023 Program Review Goals.

Building a Culture of Care at MJC
10:00am-11:00am
IN PERSON - Rebecca Cadile
Caring Campus invites you to join us in Building a Culture of Care at MJC. This workshop provides an opportunity to understand our guiding practices, understand the foundation of Caring Campus, and learn about upcoming events and activities.

Tough Talks: Using Trauma-Informed Practices to Guide Classroom Conversations
11:00am-12:00pm
Via Zoom - Chandra Howard
This workshop will address classroom management skill development in response to student reaction to difficult topics. We will baseline trauma-informed teaching practices and then dive into specific moves instructors can make in the classroom. There will be a chance to share best practices and workshop previous experiences.  

Fostering Collaboration with MJC Business Services
1:00pm-2:00pm
Center for Advance Technologies, CAT 208, East Campus - Amy Lovett
The MJC Business Services Department invites our colleagues to an informative presentation aimed at strengthening campus collaboration. Together, we’ll explore the vital services we provide, including general college and auxiliary accounting, student tuition & fees, student payment options, CalKIDS, and the significance of payment and course drop deadlines. By understanding these processes, we can work together more effectively to support our students and enhance institutional success. Let’s connect, share ideas, and build stronger partnerships to achieve our shared goals!

Campus Safety in the Classroom: De-escalation, Emergency Procedures & BIT Reports - Harry Davis
1:00pm-2:00pm
Journalism Rm. 150, East Campus
This workshop provides an overview on the operations and services within the Campus Safety Department, classroom practices & assistance, de-escalation techniques, emergency procedures, and BIT report procedures.

Fall 2025 Canvas Insights SLO Assessment Cohort Onboarding
3:00pm-4:00pm
Founders Hall 174, East Campus / Via Zoom - Kevin Alavezos,  Katie Cochran, Caterina Grossi
Demonstration & application of the Canvas Insights software

Planning Your Retirement
8:30am-10:30am
Center for Advance Technologies, CAT 116, East Campus - Cal-PERS Rep
For Cal-PERS members within 10 years of retirement.
This is our most comprehensive benefits education class that provides a deeper understanding of your benefits as you begin to prepare for retirement. Learn how your pension is calculated, ways to increase it, and the payment options available upon retirement to provide for a beneficiary. Learn how to run estimates through your myCalPERS account. In this class, you’ll also learn about the CalPERS Special Power of Attorney, employer contracted CalPERS health benefits, and much more.

Mid-Cycle Program Review Kick-off Session #2
9:00am-10:00am
Via Zoom - Marilu Isiordia, Janet Fantazia, Travis Silvers, Caterina Grossi
These workshops will provide an overview of the Mid-Cycle Program Review Progress Report process, including the Progress Report Template, timeline, and helpful resources available to faculty, classified professionals, and administrators to assist them in reviewing their department's progress toward achieving their 2023 Program Review Goals.

Caring Campus: New Pirates Voyage
10:00am-11:30am
Student Center Front Steps, East Campus
We will lead staff on a tour of East Campus areas that new students encounter when beginning their journey at MJC. Pending weather please meet inside Student Center lobby.

Crash course in Events, EMS, Etrieve & Duplicating
11:00am-12:00pm
Center for Advance Technologies, CAT 116, East Campus - Samantha McCarty & Julie Ayala
You don't know what you don't know. From a first time user to a seasoned employee needing a refresher, we will take you through planning an event, making a reservation in EMS, filling out etreive forms, and submitting a duplicating order.

2025 MJC Employee Climate Survey: Results and Discussion
12:00pm-1:00pm
Yosemite Hall 213, East Campus / Via Zoom - Amanda Cannon & Caterina Grossi
During this workshop, we will share the results of the 2025 MJC Employee Climate Survey. The purpose of this survey was to (1) identify organizational climate factors that may contribute to voluntary employee turnover at Modesto Junior College and (2) evaluate the campus climate for diversity through both overall perceptions and individual employee experiences. The results from this survey will be used to inform decisions surrounding the attainment of Objective B.1 of the 2023-2028 MJC Strategic Plan and to support the work of the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism (IDEAA) committee on campus.

Crossing the AI BRIDGE: Practical Approaches for Integrating AI into Course Design - Dr. Amit Lal
1:00-3:30pm
Center for Advance Technologies, CAT 229, East Campus - Dr. Amit Lal
Join Dr. Amit Lal in this interactive session to explore his original BRIDGE model; a structured approach to effectively integrating Large Language Models (LLMs) and generative AI into your courses. Designed specifically to assist faculty from all disciplines, the BRIDGE model outlines clear steps to thoughtfully incorporate AI tools into your curriculum, enhancing student engagement, promoting deeper learning, and fostering critical thinking. Participants will gain practical guidance, see real-world examples, and engage in hands-on activities to confidently apply AI tools in their teaching practice.

Campus Safety in the Classroom: De-escalation, Emergency Procedures & BIT Reports 
1:00pm-2:00pm
Journalism Rm. 150, East Campus - Harry Davis 
This workshop provides an overview on the operations and services within the Campus Safety Department, classroom practices & assistance, de-escalation techniques, emergency procedures, and BIT report procedures.

Caring Campus: New Pirates Voyage
2:00pm-3:00pm
Yosemite Hall Lobby, West Campus
We will lead staff on a tour of West Campus areas that new students encounter when beginning their journey at MJC.

AI Assignments
4:00pm-5:30pm
Venue TBD - Bill Anelli 
This AI workshop will present the details of specific assignments using AI that you can adapt for your classroom. Assignments will be based on recent literature in discipline-specific pedagogy journals as well as assignments introduced by MJC faculty over the past year. Presenter will include a pro/con evaluation of these assignments that emphasizes the ability to assess student learning and there will be time for discussion tailored to specific assignment ideas.
This workshop will include humanities/social sciences. Finally, this presentation is not a philosophical reflection on "society and AI" nor is it about "general feelings, concerns, excitements about AI"; instead it is hands-on and participants will come away with specific assignments for  classes as well as a discussion and assignment suggestions.

Learn How to Weld
8:00am-11:00am
Tenaya Auto Complex 130, West Campus - Manuel Cunha & Eric Turner
This is a crash course in Mig welding designed for the beginner. You will learn the basics of the welding process and you will actually do some welding! Safety it of our upmost importance, that begins with what you wear. Recommended clothing is cotton jeans, old cotton T-shirt, leather upper tennis shoes or boots, avoid any spandex or nylon type materials. Don't bring any cloths that you wont mind getting holes in.  Also leave any jewelry at home.  We will supply safety glasses, welding helmets, and leather welding jackets. Its gonna be hot so bring some water to stay hydrated with.

Fall 2025 Canvas Insights SLO Assessment Cohort Onboarding
10:00am-11:00am
TBD / Via Zoom - Kevin Alavezos,  Katie Cochran, Caterina Grossi
Demonstration & application of the Canvas Insights software

MJC Governance: Where does Classified Senate fit?
11:00am-11:45am
Yosemite Hall 213, West Campus / Via Zoom - Amanda Cannon
Classified Senate wants to introduce you to how governance works at MJC and where we fit. There are a multiple ways for classified professionals to get involved at their own comfort level. We would love to see you there in person or on Zoom.

Crash course in Events, EMS, Etrieve & Duplicating
12:00pm-1:00pm
Center for Advance Technologies, CAT 116, East Campus - Samantha McCarty & Julie Ayala
You don't know what you don't know. From a first time user to a seasoned employee needing a refresher, we will take you through planning an event, making a reservation in EMS, filling out etreive forms, and submitting a duplicating order.

Campus Safety in the Classroom: De-escalation, Emergency Procedures & BIT Reports
1:00pm-2:00pm
Journalism Rm. 150, East Campus - Harry Davis
This workshop provides an overview on the operations and services within the Campus Safety Department, classroom practices & assistance, de-escalation techniques, emergency procedures, and BIT report procedures.

Performing and Media Arts Center, Main Auditorium, East Campus  

7:45a           Gathering and Continental Breakfast 
8:30a           Program Begins
                    Online Educator of the Year       
                      Purdy Award 
12:00p        Lunch in the Quad 
                

Campus Safety in the Classroom: De-escalation, Emergency Procedures & BIT Reports
1:00pm-2:00pm
Journalism Rm. 150, East Campus - Harry Davis
This workshop provides an overview on the operations and services within the Campus Safety Department, classroom practices & assistance, de-escalation techniques, emergency procedures, and BIT report procedures.