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 2025/2026 school year!
8:00am-9:00am
ASMJC Club Training Via Zoom - Lucy Hakimi
2025-2026 Club Training Workshop - Mandatory for All Club Advisors and Officers. This
club training session is designed to prepare all club advisors and officers for a
successful 2025-2026 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.
9:00am-10:00am
TRIO SSS Via Zoom - Natalie Hassell & Jorge Camarena
TRIO SSS is a special program designed for first generation, low income, and/or MJC
students with a disability that have the goal to transfer to a 4-year university.
Come learn about the supports offered and how your students can benefit from our special
program.
10:00am-11:30am
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11:00am-12:00pm
Meet CalKIDS 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.
12:00pm-1:00pm
Enhancing Student Research Via Zoom - Iris Carroll
Join me to learn how easy it is for you to partner with your librarian liaison to
create research guides tailor-made to your assignments and curriculum that will enhance
your students' research skills.
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.
10:00am-11:00am
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2:00pm-3:30pm
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3:00pm-4:00pm
Outlook Tips and Tricks 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.
4:00pm-5:00pm
TBD
This presentation will be a walkthrough of the Brand Guidelines for Modesto Junior
College, and show how the branding is applied across all media produced for and about
the college.
8:00am-10:30pm
Founders Hall 254, East Campus - Ruth Luman, Sarah Williams
Presenters: Ruth Luman (MJC English Language Department faculty) and Sarah Williams
(site manager at World Relief Modesto)
During this participatory and interactive training session, presenters will provide
an overview of forced migration and refugeeism, the history, current dynamics, and
points of advocacy. Attendees will also gain an understanding of the resettlement
process of newcomers once in the United States and the role of communities and refugee
resettlement agencies in welcoming them and will include testimonials of the impact
of how communities can practically come together to walk alongside newcomers.
9:00am-10:00am
UndocuAlly Training 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.
9:00am-10:00am
Mid-Cycle Program Review - 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.
10:00am-11:30am
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10:00am-11:00am
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Information to come...
11:00am-12:00pm
IN PERSON TBD - 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.
11:00am-12:00pm
Tough Talks 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.
12:00pm-1:00pm
Movement is Medicine Via Zoom - Valerie Parker, Annastasia Molina
Learn about the Health Services' Movement is Medicine Fall 2025 Challenge. Engage
in friendly competition with students and colleagues as we promote healthy life habits.
Participation is open to all current MJC staff, faculty & students. Participants
who meet the minimum activity requirements will be eligible for a prize drawing at
the end of the semester.
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!
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.
2:00pm-3:30pm
TBD
Information to come...
3:00pm-4:00pm
Founders Hall 174, East Campus / Fall 2025 Canvas Insights Via Zoom - Kevin Alavezos, Katie Cochran, Caterina Grossi
Demonstration & application of the Canvas Insights software
4:00pm-5:00pm
Tiny Tweaks, Big Impact Via Zoom - Serena Chu-Mraz
Want to improve student engagement and learning without overhauling your whole course?
This practical workshop introduces research-informed “tiny tweaks”—small, low-effort
teaching strategies with big payoffs. You’ll walk away with tools that work across
disciplines and can be applied immediately in your classroom, whether you teach online,
hybrid, or in person. We’ll explore techniques like activating prior knowledge, graphic
organizers, and structured participation that help promote deeper learning. This session
is ideal for faculty looking for fresh, effective ideas without a major time investment.
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.
9:00am-10:00am
Mid-Cycle Program Review 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.
10:00am-11:00AM
Location TBD - Lily Pulido
Learn how to secure CTE funding through the Strong Workforce and Perkins grants. This
practical session covers project development, application procedures, and strategies
for aligning program goals with available resources. It is perfect for both new and
experienced instructors seeking to enhance their CTE initiatives.
10:00am-11:30am
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10:00am-11:30am
Student Center Front Steps, East Campus - Julie Ayala, Shannon Tuell, Elsa Pourabdi,
Cassandra Wilson
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.
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.
11:00am-12:00pm
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This presentation will be a walkthrough of the Brand Guidelines for Modesto Junior
College, and show how the branding is applied across all media produced for and about
the college.
2025 MJC Employee Climate Survey: Results and Discussion
12:00pm-1:00pm
Yosemite Hall 213, East Campus / Climate Survey 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.
1:00pm-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.
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.
2:00pm-3:30pm
TBD
Information to come...
2:00pm-3:00pm
Yosemite Hall Lobby, West Campus - Julie Ayala, Shannon Tuell, Elsa Pourabdi and Cassandra
Wilson
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.
3:00pm-4:00pm
Cultivating Student Well Being - Via Zoom - Mayra Magallanes
This interactive workshop equips professors and staff with the knowledge and tools
to support student well-being both inside and outside the classroom. Participants
will explore and contribute strategies to foster a culture of care – social, economic,
and environmental – integrate well-being practices across campus, and connect students
with existing resources, including the new Wellness Center (MJC East Campus, Journalism
160). This session also provides space for a collaborative approach to promoting student
wellness.
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.
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.
9:00am-10:00am
Center for Advance Technologies, CAT 213, East Campus - Community Lifelong Learning & Workforce Development Team
To provide a workshop to our Modesto Junior College (MJC) community, giving exposure
and knowledge of what the Community Lifelong Learning and Workforce Development department
offers, as well as the various programs available.
The objective of this workshop is to inform and engage the MJC community about the
diverse educational opportunities and resources provided by the Community Lifelong
Learning and Workforce Development department. This includes highlighting key programs,
services, and benefits that can support personal and professional growth.
9:30am-11:30am
Location TBD
Information to come...
10:00am-11:00am
TBD / Fall 2025 Canvas Insights Via Zoom - Kevin Alavezos, Katie Cochran, Caterina Grossi
Demonstration & application of the Canvas Insights software
11:00am-11:45am
Yosemite Hall 213, West Campus / MJC Governance 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.
11:00am-1:00pm
Brave Converstaions Via Zoom - Dr. Cheryl Willams-Jackson
In today’s campus climate, moments of tension, misunderstanding, and harm can arise—even
with the best intentions. How we respond matters. This introductory workshop offers
administration, faculty and staff a foundational look at the practice of calling-in—a
respectful, relationship-centered approach to addressing harm that prioritizes growth
over shame.
In just two hours, you’ll:
• Learn what calling-in is (and how it differs from calling-out)
• Explore real-world campus scenarios where calling-in can make a difference
• Reflect on how to respond to conflict with clarity, care, and courage
This is not a deep-dive training, but rather a launch point for meaningful change—a
chance to begin shifting how we engage in difficult conversations in classrooms, meetings,
and campus culture.
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.
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.
2:00pm-5:00pm
Please see you area for details
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
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.
2:00pm-4:00pm
TBD
Information to come...
3:00pm-4:00pm
COMM C1000 Norming Via Zoom / Founders Hall 214, East Campus - Leslie Collins
The course outlines of record for MJC's oral communication courses (COMM C1000 and
COMM 102) have changed significantly for fall 2025. This workshop will clarify major
changes to those CORs and offer faculty teaching those classes an opportunity to ask
questions about the implementation of the changes in their fall sections. This workshop
is primarily designed for COMM faculty. Counselors (or anyone else interested in better
understanding the content taught in these courses and the similarities and differences
between them) are also welcome to attend.
