Please be sure to register for workshops early! Visit the Vision Resource Center Calendar, Select a workshop, and click on "request" to enroll. Register now and complete your FLEX hours for the 2026/2027 school year!
9:00am-10:00am
Getting Your Event on the MJC Calendar Via Zoom
Presenter: Sherri Potts
Join in to learn how to get your event listed on the MJC Website!
10:00am-11:30am
Center for Advance Technologies, CAT 218, East Campus / Canvas Via Zoom
Presenter: Leah Wiitablake
Let’s go through the course copy process together! To help you prepare for the upcoming
semester, we will show you how to use the Canvas Course Import Tool. Join us for helpful
tips on what to do before importing, what the import process will look like, and what
to do after the import has been completed. There will be time for Q&A.
10:00am-11:00am
Title IX Via Zoom
Presenter: Dr. Jacquelyn Forte
Title IX is more than a policy – it’s about creating a campus where everyone can learn,
work, and thrive in a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment. Join us for an
interactive workshop that brings Title IX to life through relatable, real-world scenarios
that students, faculty, and staff may encounter every day. Whether you’re new to Title
IX or looking to refresh your knowledge, this workshop offers a fun, engaging, and
judgment-free space where questions are encouraged, perspectives are valued, and learning
happens through conversation.
11:00am-12:00pm
Instructor Immediacy Via Zoom
Presenters: Kyle Stubbs and Tiffany Ellington
This workshop provides research-informed methods to strengthen your instructor immediacy
in your classes. We'll cover how you can increase student engagement, retention, and
success through high-impact practices for in-person, hybrid, and online courses.
12:00pm-1:00pm
Help is Here, Session 1: Up Via Zoom
Presenters: Matthew Lopez Phillips and Leadership Team
Student Services can best support your students outside of the classroom and you inside
of the classroom! Counseling, Student Success, Student Conduct, Campus Life & Student
Learning - Come learn about counseling, career and transfer services, student success
hubs for each school, how to address student conduct, and how to engage student in
student government, clubs & organizations. Led by Dean Matthew Lopez Phillips and
his leadership team.
1:00pm-2:00pm
Center for Advance Technologies, CAT 229, East Campus
Presenters: Tina Giron and Katie Cochran
Is your Program Map still on track? Click the link to review your map https://programmap.mjc.edu and then don't miss this high-energy workshop to ensure your programs are aligned
with the latest catalog updates!
2:00pm-3:30pm
Library Basement Room 10, East Campus / Beginner Design Tools Via Zoom
Presenter: Leah Wiitablake
This session is a beginner-friendly introduction to the DesignTools by Cidi Labs integration
available for MJC faculty in Canvas. You will learn about what it is and how to use
it, as well as easy feature options for enhancing the design of your Canvas course
pages. These features are some of the quick and easy instructional choices available.
This session will include Q&A.
3:00pm-4:00pm
Club Training Via Zoom
Presenter: Lucy Hakimi
2026-2027 Club Training Workshop - Mandatory for All Club Advisors and All Club Executive
Officers. This club training session is designed to prepare all club advisors and
officers for a successful 2026-2027 school year. During this workshop, participants
will receive important information on club policies, event planning, financial procedures,
and leadership responsibilities. Attendance is mandatory to ensure that all clubs
comply with college guidelines and operate smoothly throughout the year. Whether you
are a returning officer or new to your role, this training will provide valuable resources
and answer any questions you may have. Please mark your calendars and come prepared
to engage and learn. Your participation is crucial for maintaining an active and thriving
club community.
3:00pm-4:00pm
Utilizing Assets - Our Digital Media & Photoshelter Via Zoom
Presenter: Miguel Trejo
Want to grow your social media accounts. Easily find approved photos and use them
on your webpages. Come to this training to discover the newest ways you can find all
of your digital assets in one convenient space.
Be trained in Photoshelter and learn how to access your curated photo galleries to
use in your digital media needs. Features allow for AI facial recognition, AI search
for situations, download specific file sizes for different programs and applications.
8:00am-9:30am
Center for Advance Technologies, CAT 116, East Campus
Presenters: Samantha McCarty and 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 Etrieve forms, and submitting a duplicating order.
9:00am-10:30am
Founders Hall 152, East Campus
Presenter: Courtney Steel, Sutter Health
"Stop the Bleed" is a national initiative aimed at teaching the public how to respond
effectively to life-threatening bleeding emergencies. The training is designed for
anyone, regardless of their medical background, and focuses on empowering participants
to act as immediate responders in critical situations. The key components of the
training are: recognizing life-threatening bleeding, techniques, direct pressure,
wound packing, and tourniquet application.
10:00am-11:30am
Center for Advance Technologies, CAT 218, East Campus / Online Teaching Foundation Via Zoom
Presenter: Dr. Alexandria Joy Aiello
Meaningful interaction between instructors and students is a key component of effective
online teaching. In this interactive workshop, participants will explore practical
strategies for fostering engagement through communication, feedback, discussions,
and other instructional practices. Participants will leave with ideas for building
their presence in online courses while supporting student engagement, connection,
and success. This session is ideal for those who are new to online instruction or
anyone looking to refresh their knowledge of the basic fundamentals.
10:00am-11:00am
Developing Grant Proposals Via Zoom
Presenter: Timea Ewing
Successful grant proposals begin long before the writing process. This interactive
workshop introduces the fundamentals of competitive grant proposal development, from
identifying funding opportunities and aligning project ideas with funder priorities
to developing compelling narratives, measurable outcomes, realistic budgets, and strong
evaluation plans. Participants will gain practical strategies for planning competitive
proposals, collaborating effectively with campus & community partners, and avoiding
common proposal pitfalls. Whether you are just curious about grants or looking to
strengthen your proposal development skills, this workshop will provide a framework
for developing high-quality, fundable grant applications.
10:30am-11:30am
It's OK to say No Via Zoom
Presenter: Dr. Jacquelyn Forte
This presentation is about empowering staff and faculty to protect their time, energy,
and mental health by setting clear, professional boundaries (like politely saying,
“no”), managing physical/emotional/learning space, leading to a welcoming environment,
better well-being, and reduced stress, to create a respectful and functional environment
for all.
11:00am-12:00pm
Comprehensive Program Review Via Zoom
Presenter: Caterina Grossi
This workshop will provide an overview of the 2026-2030 Program Review Cycle and the
Fall 2026 Comprehensive Program Review process, including the template, timeline,
and helpful resources available.
11:00am-12:30pm
Pride Center, Center for Advance Technologies, CAT 235 East Campus
Presenters: Jordan Quiverns, TBD MoPride Staff
Program Specialist Jordan Quiverns, along with our community partners at MoPride,
will provide an explainer on LGBTQ+ terminology, as well as the do's and don'ts of
allyship and support. There will be time for a Q&A.
12:00pm-1:00pm
Library Annex 102, East Campus / YFA Training Via Zoom
Presenter: Optimism One
This training is an opportunity for YFA members and potential members to learn the
basics of their faculty union, including current updates regarding contract negotiations.
Attendees will also have an opportunity to ask questions.
12:00pm-1:00pm
Help is Here, Session 2: Up Via Zoom
Presenters: Dr. Jackie Forte and Leadership Team
Student Health & Wellness Programs - Come to learn about how to support student with
basic needs resources, special accommodations, health services, mental health and
wellness services. As well as services available for our veteran students and families.
Led by Dean Jackie Forte and her leadership team.
1:00pm-2:30pm
Coursedog Via Zoom
Presenters: Heather Townsend, Tina Akers-Porter
After a long wait, Coursedog has finally arrived, and it's time to jump in together.
This introductory workshop is all about getting familiar with the basics so we can
begin using the platform with confidence.
We'll take a tour of the system, cover the essential features, and walk through a
few common tasks. Since we're all learning together, this session won't have all the
answers, but it will give everyone a solid starting point and a chance to ask questions,
explore, and learn alongside one another.
This session is designed specifically for faculty and will focus on the Coursedog
features you'll use most when managing curriculum.
Whether you're just curious to explore Coursedog or ready to start building curriculum,
join us as we learn the basics of our new curriculum management system together.
1:00pm-2:00pm
Veterans Resource Center, Student Center Room 2 / VA Education Via Zoom
Presenters: Stephan Lohmeyer and Savannah Barta
In this workshop you will receive information on supporting veteran and veteran affiliated
students as they pursue higher education. We will give you an overview of VA Educational
Benefits along with federal requirements students must abide by in order to utilize
their benefits. We will also discuss veteran transition from military to civilian
life along with ways to offer support.
2:00pm-3:00pm
Data Dashboard Via Zoom
Presenter: Caterina Grossi
MJC’s Office of College Research and Planning develops and maintains institutional
data dashboards on a variety of topics. During this session, participants will receive
an overview of the data dashboards available to them, learn where to access them,
and be given an opportunity to engage with the dashboards.
2:00pm-3:30pm
Library Basement 10, East Campus / Authentic Assessment in AI Via Zoom
Presenters: Dr. Leah Wiitablake, Dr. Alexandria Joy Aiello
AI can already complete most traditional assignments. This hands-on workshop helps
faculty rethink online assessment from the ground up. We’ll demonstrate what AI can
produce when given an assignment, discuss AI policies, and work through strategies
for designing assessments that require authentic student thinking over output.
3:00pm-4:30pm
Staying Connected with Students Via Zoom
Presenter: Jenni Long
Over the past year we experienced two outages of Canvas and at least one multi-day
lapse in Canvas notifications. How can we ensure continuous communication with our
classes? What systems and best practices can we put in place to prevent or at least
quickly remediate these situations? We will share and discuss ideas in a collaborative
session — this will NOT be a one-way workshop. Please come prepared with suggestions
for all class types and modalities.
4:00pm-5:00pm
Grants FAQS Via Zoom
Presenters: Bianca Cavazos & Mayra Magallanes
Bianca Cavazos and Mayra Magallanes - MJC Grants Accounting Analysts go over Grant
FAQs. You have a grant, what to do now? Spending Guidelines, internal processes and
procedures, external contracts, exclusions, indirect, reporting and more - we will
walk you through how to spend down your grant successfully.
7:30am Coffee and Juice in Performing and Media Arts Center Lobby
8:30am Performing and Media Arts Center, Main Auditorium
1:00pm-2:00pm
Journalism 160, East Campus
Please join the Wellness Center for their Grand Opening and learn how MJC’s wellness services can positively impact students’ wellness journey and academic
life. Take a tour and experience wellness through activities and community over dessert.
2:00pm-3:00pm
Comprehensive Program Review Via Zoom
Presenter: Caterina Grossi
This workshop will provide an overview of the 2026-2030 Program Review Cycle and the
Fall 2026 Comprehensive Program Review process, including the template, timeline,
and helpful resources available.
2:00pm-4:00pm
Library Basement 10, East Campus / Online Ed Office Hours Via Zoom
Presenters: Alexandria Aiello, Leah Wiitablake, Cheryl Chavez
The MJC Online Education Team is hosting an afternoon Q&A session! If you have questions
about Canvas, course development, online teaching, and more, we encourage you to stop
by Library Basement Room 10 in person or join over Zoom, and chat!
3:00pm-4:00pm
Center for Advance Technologies, CAT 116, East Campus
Presenters: Lisa Allen & Julie Ayala
Modesto Junior College Caring Campus is committed to fostering a welcoming, supportive
environment for students and colleagues by championing Caring Campus behaviors. Join
us in becoming an Ambassador for change!
4:00pm-5:30pm
Founders Hall 135, East Campus
Presenter: Derrick Wydick
Are you considering retiring from YCCD in the next five years? If so, this workshop
can help inform you about the MANY factors and decisions you'll face in your retirement
process. Retirement with STRS is a complex process. In this workshop, you'll get
an introduction to the retirement process, along with the emotional, financial and
practical issues related to retirement. This workshop is brought to you from YFA,
but all are invited to attend. And yes, there will be food!
8:00am-12:00pm
Center for Advance Technologies, CAT 116, East Campus
Presenter: TBD
Waiting on ASCIP to provide a description.
9:00am-10:00am
Please meet by 8:55 a.m. at the Student Center Steps, East Campus
Presenter: Alex DeJesus
MJC Caring Campus invites you to join us on a walking tour of the new student experience
on the MJC East Campus. This workshop provides an opportunity to learn the steps required
to become a student at MJC and visit the departments that make it happen.
10:00am-11:30am
Center for Advance Technologies, CAT 213, East Campus / OEI Rubric Via Zoom
Presenters: Drs. Alexandria Joy Aiello, and Leah Wiitablake
There are some amazing changes on their way for the CVC-OEI Course Design Rubric!
Please join the Distance Education Coordinator, Dr. Alexandria Joy Aiello, and Instructional
Designer, Dr. Leah Wiitablake, for information about the latest updates, resources,
and more!
10:00am-11:00am
Please meet by 9:50 a.m. in Yosemite Hall Lobby, West Campus
Presenter: Elsa Pourabdi
MJC Caring Campus invites you to join us on a walking tour of the new student experience
on the MJC West Campus. This workshop provides an opportunity to learn the steps required
to become a student at MJC and visit the departments that make it happen.
10:00am-12:30pm
Founders Hall 174, East Campus
Presenter: Faculty Data Coaches, Caterina Grossi
Interested in gaining tools, strategies, and resources to help you make data-informed
decisions in the classroom? In this project-based, semester-long academy, participants
will engage in a variety of activities focused on making data-informed decisions in
the classroom. In addition to this in-person kickoff session, monthly one-hour virtual
sessions will be facilitated (September-December) to learn about different strategies/resources
for making data-informed decisions and to continue making progress on your selected
project. At the completion of the academy, participants will be provided the opportunity
to discuss their project, the impact of it, and their experience in the academy during
a Spring 2027 Institute Week session. Faculty who complete the academy in its entirety
will receive 8 Flex hours.
If you plan to participate in this semester’s Faculty Data Academy, please complete this form to ensure you have access to the needed materials for the kickoff session. Lunch will
be provided during this session.
10:30am-11:30am
Title IX Via Zoom
Presenter: Dr. Jacquelyn Forte
Title IX is more than a policy – it’s about creating a campus where everyone can learn,
work, and thrive in a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment. Join us for an
interactive workshop that brings Title IX to life through relatable, real-world scenarios
that students, faculty, and staff may encounter every day. Whether you’re new to Title
IX or looking to refresh your knowledge, this workshop offers a fun, engaging, and
judgment-free space where questions are encouraged, perspectives are valued, and learning
happens through conversation.
11:00am-12:00pm
Founders Hall 214, East Campus
Presenters: Leslie Collins, Ryan Guy, Taure Shimp
Looking for a fun and interactive critical thinking activity for your classroom? Join
us to learn how to SPAR. SPontanous ARgumentation (SPAR) is a simple debate format
that encourages students to debate two sides of an issue in a short amount of time
(approx. 15 minutes total). In this workshop, we will teach you the format for a SPAR
debate and will run a few practice rounds. Then you can adapt the debate topics to
your discipline and course needs.
12:00pm-1:00pm
Room TBD
Presenter: Melanie Berru
What happens when we stop seeing formerly incarcerated students through the lens of
the system and start seeing them as scholars in motion? Grounded in direct experience
teaching inside and beyond the carceral system and best practices, this session challenges
common assumptions and invites a shift in how faculty and staff show up in the classroom
and on campus. Participants will explore concrete, human-centered practices that build
trust, foster belonging, and support academic success while navigating the real barriers
students face. This is both a call to rethink and a guide for action.
12:00pm-1:00pm
Help is Here, Session 3: Up Via Zoom
Presenters: Jose Rocha and Leadership Team
Special Programs for Students - Come to learn about how to engage and refer students
to all of the special programs and resources available to them through affinity programs
in the Rise Up centers on east and west campus, as well as programs that serve special
populations through EOP&S, CalWorks, NextUp, CARE and TRiO programs. These programs
can support students' success in your classroom by creating a community and sense
of belonging that support justice-impacted students and their families, former foster
youth, parents, low-income and first-generation students. Led by Dean Jose Rocha and
his leadership team.
1:00pm-5:00pm
Please see you area or the VRC for details
9:00am-10:30am
Room TBD
Presenter: Katharina Beeler
"Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives
each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide
crisis and how to Question, Persuade, and Refer someone to help.” A QPR certificate
will be obtained at the end of the training.
9:00am-10:30am
Center for Advance Technologies, CAT 116, East Campus
Presenter: Lily Pulido
Join us for a hands-on workshop supporting CTE staff and instructors through the Perkins
and Strong Workforce application process. We'll cover project overviews, implementation
timelines, allowable expenditures, and strategies to strengthen your proposal before
submission. Whether you're a first-time applicant or returning with a new idea.
10:00am-11:30am
Center for Advance Technologies, CAT 218, East Campus / ADA Title II Via Zoom
Presenter: Dr. Leah Wiitablake, Instructional Designer
This session breaks down what the DOJ's updated ADA Title II rule means for your courses,
what content is covered by the rule, and what practical steps you can take right now
to meet WCAG 2.1 AA requirements. We'll also give you some resources to reduce the
load and get you there faster!
10:00am-11:00am
Center for Advanced Technology CAT 218, East Campus / Canvas Insights Via Zoom
Presenters: Kevin Alavezos, Katie Cochran, Caterina Grossi
MJC is in its second year of the transition to Canvas Insights as the college's platform
for SLO assessment. The new platform lives directly in Canvas allowing you to assess
as you grade! These sessions will provide faculty who are scheduled to assess this
Spring semester with an introduction to the new platform and will include a guided
set-up to ensure you leave the session ready for the Spring semester! If you are
not scheduled to assess this semester, but want to learn more about the platform,
you are welcome to join as well. IF ATTENDING IN-PERSON, PLEASE BRING A LAPTOP OR
TABLET.
10:30am-11:30am
It's OK to say No Via Zoom
Presenters: Dr. Jacquelyn Forte
This presentation is about empowering staff and faculty to protect their time, energy,
and mental health by setting clear, professional boundaries (like politely saying,
“no”), managing physical/emotional/learning space, leading to a welcoming environment,
better well-being, and reduced stress, to create a respectful and functional environment
for all.
11:00am-12:00pm
Center for Advance Technologies, CAT 116, East Campus
Presenters: Lily Pulido and Mary Watts (Central Valley Motherlode Consortium)
This workshop is designed for both new and veteran CTE instructors looking to build
stronger industry connections. Participants will learn advisory committee guidelines
and best practices for running effective meetings with industry support, and explore
internship models they can adapt to their programs.
12:00pm-1:00pm
Help is Here, Session 3: Up Via Zoom
Presenters: Unknown?
Enrollment Services - Come and learn more about Admissions & Records and the ins and
out in your course enrollment, student grades, census/drops/withdrawals processes
and procedures, etc., as well as how Student Financial Services supports student enrollment
in your class and how Outreach and Community Partnerships are vital to MJC's orientation
and enrollment.
12:00pm-2:00pm
Founders Hall 275, East Campus
Presenters: Cynthia Duclo & Claudia Ramirez
This workshop includes examples of assignments that can be incorporated to any classroom
to utilize the students’ cultural knowledge. These assignments are couched in the
Puente Project’s Pedagogy of Cariño (care) & Dr. Tara Yosso’s Cultural Wealth framework.
The objective is to share these ideas for practical assignments that are designed
to validate the students’ experiences while simultaneously meeting the course CLOs.
2:00pm-3:30pm
Library Basement Room 10, East Campus / Hidden Barriers Via Zoom
Presenter: Dr. Leah Wiitablake, Instructional Designer
In this hands-on session, you will investigate three accessibility “clues”: structure,
meaning, and pathway. We’ll discuss what makes course materials, documents, media,
and digital spaces usable, then work through an example to uncover hidden access issues
and identify realistic fixes students should not have to solve on their own. Come
ready to investigate, discuss, and practice!
