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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 2024/2025 school year!
MJC ID Badges
8:00am-4:30pm
Journalism Building Rm. 180, East Campus
Please stop by today and pick up your campus badge. If there are any questions please
reach out to Janie at 209.575.6005.
New Faculty Orientation
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Yosemite Hall 213, West Campus
RSVP by August 12th. Please reach out to Manny Walsh for more information. (209) 575-6452
walshm@yosemite.edu
Canvas Course Copy, Clean-up, and Q & A
9:00am - 10:30am
Via Zoom / Library Basement 10, East Campus - Melody Jensen
Let’s go through the course copy process together! To help you prepare for the incoming
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 an open Q & A.
MESA Steering Committee Meeting
10:00am-11:30am
Via Zoom - Elana Peach-Fine
MESA Steering Committee meeting to discuss progress from last year and plans for the
coming year.
What’s the Student Vibe at MJC? Results of the Spring 2024 Student Climate Survey
10:00am - 11:00am
Via Zoom - Amanda Cannon and Caterina Grossi
During this workshop, we will share the results of the Spring 2024 Student Climate
Survey. The purpose of the survey was to understand the current perspectives and experiences
of MJC students in the areas of Campus Safety, Discrimination/Exclusion, Employee
Diversity, Institutional Attitudes, and Inclusivity/Representation. The results of
this survey will be used to inform decisions around the attainment of Achievement
Indication B.1.2 of the 2023-2032 MJC Educational Master Plan and to support the work
of the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism (IDEAA) committee
on campus.
Introduction to Caring Campus
11:00am - 12:00pm
Center for Advance Technologies, CAT 116, East Campus - Rebecca Cadile
MJC Caring Campus invites you to join us in enhancing the student experience by refining
the quality of our interactions. This workshop provides an opportunity to understand
our positive practices and explore practical ways to implement them effectively.
The RISE UP Center
12:00pm-1:00pm
Center for Advance Technologies, CAT 261, East Campus - Glen Stovall
The RISE UP Centers have energized a collection of programs and efforts to empower
students in reaching their academic goals. It is an oasis of intentional resources
to assist disproportionately impacted, first generation/low-income, and formerly incarcerated
and justice impacted students. The RISE UP Center invites staff as we introduce the
programs that have been impacting the lives of MJC RISE UP Center students and methodologies
that have garnered student success. Most importantly, our students will share their
higher education journey through their lens from beginning to transferring to 4-year
universities.
Real Talk About ADA and Universal Design
1:00pm-2:30pm
Via Zoom / Founders 134, East Campus - Jacquelyn Forte, Matthew Lopez Phillips, Jim Sahlman
Please join us for an interactive dialogue about the Americans with Disabilities Act
and Universal Design. The presenters will share the principles and best practices
for the classroom, provide you an opportunity to work on creating an accessible syllabus,
and finally run through some scenarios we have experienced in our over 95+ years of
experience both inside and outside of the classroom.
Using Canvas for Department Success
2:00pm-3:30pm
Via Zoom / Library Basement 10, East Campus - Melody Jensen, Instructional Designer
If you’re new to Canvas and would like to create a course for department collaboration
within MJC, this is the workshop for you! Join us for a quick lesson on how to set
up, organize, and publish your collaboration site within 30 minutes! We will showcase
Canvas essentials, such as creating modules and pages, inserting images, videos, files,
URLs, adding course participants, and so much more. Enjoy a dedicated Q & A session
to address course creation queries.
Navigating the CF Budget Files
3:00pm-4:00pm
Center for Advance Technologies, CAT 208, East Campus- Jeremy Salazar
A review of the CF Files and how to use them when preparing budgets and reviewing
budget information.
Signs of Suicide for Higher Ed
4:00pm-5:00pm
Via Zoom - Natalie Hassell
Signs of Suicide for Higher Ed in an online training that uses video and interactive
learning to teach you how to ACT (Acknowledge, Care, Tell) if you are worried about
yourself of someone's mental health. *Certificate available upon completion of training.
MJC ID Badges
8:00am-4:30pm
Journalism Building Rm. 180, East Campus
Please stop by today and pick up your campus badge. If there are any questions please
reach out to Janie at 209.575.6005.
New Faculty Orientation
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Founders Hall 178, East Campus
RSVP by August 12th. Please reach out to Manny Walsh for more information. (209) 575-6452
walshm@yosemite.edu
Perkins & Strong Workforce Workshop
8:00am-9:00am
Center for Advance Technologies, CAT 101, East Campus - Lily Pulido
This workshop will explore essential initiatives and tools for enhancing MJC's Career
Technical Education programs. We'll delve into an overview of the Perkins and Strong
Workforce programs and funding and examine how to utilize these resources effectively.
Participants will review the application process and reporting timelines and gain
valuable insights into successful submissions and past projects.
Navigating the CF Budget Files
9:00am-10:00am
Center for Advance Technologies, CAT 208, East Campus- Jeremy Salazar
A review of the CF Files and how to use them when preparing budgets and reviewing
budget information.
Live Local, Learn Local, Work Local
9:00am-10:00am
Center for Advance Technologies, CAT 213, East Campus - Leticia Perez-Hernandez, Lizbeth Peterson, Suad Alsamiri, Vicki Vander Veen, Rita
Perez, Richard Carnes, Monika Schortner and Guadalupe Sanchez
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.
Counselor Focused: Utilizing Self Serve to Change/Update Majors
9:30am-10:30am
Via Zoom - Tzitzijanik Jazmin Serrano and Sonya Oviedo
This workshop will train Counselors to use Self Serve to update student majors in
an effort to improve student major data and streamline processes. Counselors will
have an opportunity to view and practice adding and changing majors. This workshop
is specific to Counseling Faculty.
Caring Campus East Campus Tour: Navigating the New Student Sign-Up Process
10:00am-11:00am
Student Center Steps, East Campus - Julie Ayala
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.
Canvas Updates: New Discussions, New Quizzes, CidiLabs, and More!
10:00am-11:30am
Via Zoom / Library Basement 10, East Campus - Mike Smedshammer, OE Coordinator
DE Coordinator Mike Smedshammer will tour faculty through recent Canvas updates in
this presentation. Everyone is now using the new Canvas discussion board. The beta
version of the new quizzes tool is available to use in your classes if you want to
try it this fall. We also have CidiLabs Design Tools, which helps make our courses
more engaging for our students. This presentation will provide an overview of these
and other updates to Canvas.
Faculty Using Clockwork (A Portal for Faculty with ASC Students)
11:00am-12:00pm
Via Zoom / Founders Hall 134, East Campus - Jacquelyn Forte
A review of the new Accommodations & Support Center's online portal for faculty is
just for you! This workshop will introduce faculty to Clockwork, a new platform for
ASC that helps to manage student data and accessibility services. The faculty Clockwork
portal will allow faculty to:
BioIndustrial Manufacturing at MJC Panel Conversation
11:00am-12:00pm
Sierra Hall 132, West Campus - Emily Lawrence, Troy Gravatt, Laura Maki, Cece Hudelson,
Debra Hendricks
Join us for a community collaboration panel on what BioIndustrial Manufacturing (BIM)
means for MJC. Learn what this innovative and exciting new field is, what opportunities
there are for our students, how we can integrate with our community, and ask questions
of our panel of experts. MJC is at the forefront of this development, join us to find
out how. This panel is open to anyone and everyone interested in learning more about
the BIM industry and how MJC will fit into the development.
The PIT Stop
12:00pm-1:00pm
Center for Advance Technologies, CAT 208, East Campus - John Griffin
The purpose of this workshop is to motivate staff on the importance of self worth
and how that perception of self worth effects their job performance, achieving goals,
and persevering through the challenges of life.
Speaking Topics: You are who you think your are, but do you know who you are? The pitfalls of comparing
yourself to other people. Using past failures, bad decisions, and losses as a tool.
The importance of surrounding yourself with positive people.
Get To Know The NextUp Program On Campus
1:00pm-2:00pm
Center for Advance Technologies, CAT 101, East Campus - Cristin Robles
Come Level Up with NextUp! Get informed about how the NextUp program on campus supports
and advocates for MJC students impacted by the Foster Care System.
Cidilabs MultiTools: Options for Easier Canvas Course Management
2:00pm-3:30pm
Via Zoom / Library Basement 10, East Campus - Melody Jensen, Instructional Designer
This session introduces the new Cidilabs MultiTools integration currently available
for MJC faculty in Canvas. You will learn about what it is, how to activate it, and
how to use it to make managing your courses a little easier. For this session, we
will focus on two key features, the ‘Due Date Modifier’ and the ‘Delayed Announcement
Modifier’. There will also be an extended Q&A.
YCCD IT ServiceNow: Streamline Your Requests with Ease
3:00pm-4:00pm
Via Zoom - Latisha Gault, Tiffnie-Ann Versola
Join us for an informative workshop designed to help you navigate and effectively
use YCCD’s IT ServiceNow platform. This session will provide a comprehensive overview
of ServiceNow, highlighting its features and benefits. You’ll learn the key differences
between incidents and requests, how to submit access requests, and the best practices
for reporting issues. Whether you’re new to ServiceNow or looking to enhance your
skills, this workshop will equip you with the knowledge to streamline your IT service
interactions and improve your productivity. Meeting ID: 875 7936 2916 Passcode: 786759
Movement is Medicine ~ Health Services
4:00pm-5:00pm
Via Zoom - Valerie Parker, Annastasia Molina
Learn how to partner with Health Services' during our Fall 2024 Movement is Medicine
challenge to promote health habits in student, staff and faculty. Meeting ID: 849 8131 9383
Classroom Technology Orientation
4:00pm-5:00pm
Center for Advance Technologies, CAT 208, East Campus - Jennifer Long, Scotty Gosner
This training will help faculty be more comfortable in the classroom which will create
a better learning environment. The purpose is to orient faculty to new technology
in the classrooms - hands-on, face-to-face training to demonstrate how various pieces
of tech are used. Heavy on the Q & A to meet individual faculty needs.
MJC ID Badges
8:00am-4:30pm
Journalism Building Rm. 180, East Campus
Please stop by today and pick up your campus badge. If there are any questions please
reach out to Janie at 209.575.6005.
Local Industry Connection (THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL 8/20 11am)
8:00am-12:00pm
Gymnasium, East Campus - Rachelle Antinetti, Troy Gravatt
Bus will load by gym, the amazing bus driver Troy Gravatt will take staff to a local
leader in the viticulture industry (20 minute travel time) for a 45 minute tour and
overview followed by an opportunity to look at a specialized career area in their
organization for a 1 hour in depth look at training needed and opportunities to grow.
A closing meeting with the leadership of the organization. Early lunch with about
10:30/11 offsite with one or two key people in the industry. Return to campus with
a full belly and mind. It could be hot, please bring water. We will be in a food processing facility so
dress accordingly, close toed shoes, pants, no tank tops etc. Space is limited.
Drafting a Game Plan to Achieve your Program Review Goals
9:00am-10:00am
Via Zoom - Caterina Grossi, Michael Leamy
With Spring 2024 Program Review in our rearview mirrors, it’s time to start working
toward the program goals we set. In this workshop, we will share the analysis of the
Spring 2024 Program Reviews (including common goals, themes, efforts, and promising
practices departments are engaging in) before providing tools your department can
use when developing a game plan to help you achieve the goals listed in your program
review.
Caring Campus West Campus Tour: Navigating the New Student Sign-Up Process
10:00am-10:30am
Yosemite Hall Lobby, West Campus - Nora Andrade-Puga
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.
Caring Campus West Campus Tour: Navigating the New Student Sign-Up Process
10:30am-11:00am
Yosemite Hall Lobby, West Campus - Nora Andrade-Puga
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.
Lessons Learned: What Students Tell Us About Online Course Design
10:00am-11:30am
Via Zoom / Library Basement 10, East Campus - Mike Smedshammer, OE Coordinator
We may think we know what students want in their online courses, but it helps to ask
them, too. As part of his work on the Humanizing Online STEM Academy grant, DE Coordinator
Mike Smedshammer collaborated on a student focus group project examining the Academy’s
training modules. The results were surprising and shaped the course’s redesign. Mike
will share how the focus groups were conducted and provide before-and-after examples
and takeaways.
Articulation: What it is and Why it Matters
10:00am-11:30am
Via Zoom - Letitia Senechal
"Transferable" community college courses are often modeled after the same courses
offered at four-year institutions. However, even an identical community college course
outline (COR) is not guaranteed to be accepted by a transfer institution in the way
that we might expect or assume, which can lead to unexpected setbacks and hurdles
for students after transfer.
Articulation is the robust, multi-faceted process by which California community college
courses are deemed "comparable" to courses offered at four-year institutions for the
purpose of satisfying requirements at transfer institutions. In this session, we will
explain the various types of articulation, and provide tools to help you ensure your
course outline has the most transfer value for your students. You’ll also get an overview
of significant regulatory changes intended to make articulation more efficient and
equitable across the state of California. Meeting ID: 853 3572 2746
Faculty Using Clockwork (A Portal for Faculty with ASC Students)
11:00am-12:00pm
Via Zoom / Founders Hall 134, East Campus - Jacquelyn Forte
A review of the new Accommodations & Support Center's online portal for faculty is
just for you! This workshop will introduce faculty to Clockwork, a new platform for
ASC that helps to manage student data and accessibility services. The faculty Clockwork
portal will allow faculty to:
YFA General Meeting
12:00pm-1:00pm
Via Zoom - Brian Greene
The YFA General Membership Meeting will be held via Zoom. There is no need to pre-register for this workshop via the Vision Resource Center.
Real Talk About ADA and Universal Design
1:00pm-2:30pm
Via Zoom / Founders Hall 134, East Campus - Jacquelyn Forte, Matthew Lopez Phillips, Jim Sahlman
Please join us for an interactive dialogue about the Americans with Disabilities Act
and Universal Design. The presenters will share the principles and best practices
for the classroom, provide you an opportunity to work on creating an accessible syllabus,
and finally run through some scenarios we have experienced in our over 95+ years of
experience both inside and outside of the classroom.
MJC’s Incoming GE and your New GE Committee
1:00pm-2:00pm
Via Zoom - Letitia Senechal
In Spring of 2024, the Senate and Curriculum Committee worked swiftly to respond to
massive regulation for community general education courses set forth in AB 928. College
efforts included learning about new GE standards for transfer GE curriculum, creating
a revised MJC-GE pattern structure. It also included the implementation of a new GE
Committee, the "GEC" which worked hard throughout the summer to meaningfully evolve
our practices for GE course design and review. Visit this session to learn about Fall
2025 GE options for students, as well as insights gained from the work of this committee. Meeting ID: 811 9655 2188
Get To Know The NextUp Program On Campus
2:00pm-3:00pm
Center for Advance Technologies, CAT 101, East Campus - Cristin Robles
Come Level Up with NextUp! Get informed about how the NextUp program on campus supports
and advocates for MJC students impacted by the Foster Care System.
Quiet Care: Interacting with Online Students and Warming Online Teaching
2:00pm-3:30pm
Via Zoom / Library Basement 10, East Campus - Mike Smedshammer, OE Coordinator
Humans have evolved to be acutely aware of risk, particularly in new, uncertain situations.
In this presentation, DE Coordinator Mike Smedshammer describes how “stranger danger”
worms its way into online courses and threatens student success. Mike’s work on the
Humanizing Online STEM grant indicates that subtle course design and approach adjustments
can positively affect students and their experiences in our courses. Mike will provide
specific examples that help calm online students so they can engage with course content.
Classified Senate Meeting
3:00pm-4:00pm
Via Zoom / Yosemite Hall 213, West Campus - Amanda Cannon
Join Classified Senate for our monthly meeting. We've been very busy this summer and
have a lot to tell you.
Part-Time Faculty Orientation
5:00pm-7:30pm
Founders Hall 178, East Campus
Campus leadership from both faculty, and administration will be in attendance to welcome
you and offer important information to make your semester as successful as possible.
The Academic Senate, Yosemite Faculty Association, Instruction Office and various
Student Support Services will offer brief presentations and answer questions on a
range of relevant topics relevant to your work here at this institution.
And lest we forget the most important part of the evening…PIZZA! Training is always
a bit easier if there is food involved, so let us be of service in that regard as
well! We look forward to seeing you … come a bit early, for the sessions will begin
promptly at 5:15p! All new and returning adjunct instructors are highly encouraged
to attend.
MJC ID Badges
8:00am-4:30pm
Journalism Building Rm. 180, East Campus
Please stop by today and pick up your campus badge. If there are any questions please
reach out to Janie at 209.575.6005.
Creating a Culture of Student Wellbeing: Strategies to Prevent and Address Mental
Health Concerns
8:15am-9:00am*
Via Zoom - Amy Yribarren, Natalie Hassell
Did you know that close to 30% of MJC students indicate that they would go to a professor
if they were struggling with a mental health concern? Strengthen your knowledge of
common mental health concerns and build confidence to prevent and prepare for difficult
conversations. Health Services offers free, turnkey, and easily accessible services
so you can foster wellness in your class and watch your students thrive! Zoom Passcode: 650461
What are Accreditors Finding in Our Online Courses?
8:30am-10:00am
Via Zoom / Library Basement 10, East Campus - Mike Smedshammer, OE Coordinator
The ACCJC Accreditation Team recently reviewed a random sample of MJC online courses
and found insufficient Regular Substantive Interaction (RSI) among faculty and students.
DE Coordinator and Faculty Accreditation Co-Chair Mike Smedshammer will explain how
we got here and discuss what may happen next. He will also provide examples of how
to maintain RSI in ways valuable for students to experience and easy for accreditors
to see. *updated 8/15
Central Services - Grants Office Overview
9:00am-10:00am
Via Zoom or Founders Hall 134, East Campus - Bianca Cavazos, Mayra Magallanes, Sounisa Lee
Learn how the Grants Office supports the college with a brief review of:
• Pre-Award to Post-Award Processes & Procedures
• Administration / Monitoring; Start-Up / Close Out
• Grant Accounting
• Reporting requirements
• F & A ( Facilities and Admin) Cost / Indirect Cost
• Time & Effort / Matching
• Grant Audit
Locate resources to assist your program/department with their current grants or grants
that may be pursued in the future. Meeting ID: 883 0415 3366
Making use of the new mjc.edu *just added
9:30am-10:00am
Via Zoom - Joshua Sigman, Stacey Brown
This is a brief Introduction to the tools available to you and to students on the
new MJC website. This workshop will include a 10 minute demonstration of the features
of the new site, and then up to 20 minutes for Questions and Answers. This session
will be recorded if you are unavailable at this time. Thank you!
Sabbatical Information Meeting
10:00am-11:00am
Founders Hall 172, East Campus - Shelly Fichtenkort
Considering applying for a 2025/26 Sabbatical??? All MJC tenured faculty who are interested
in finding out more about the new sabbatical leave requirements and the application
process are encouraged to attend.
AB1111: Common Course Numbering (CCN) Update
10:00am - 11:00am
Via Zoom - Letitia Senechal
AB1111 (Berman, 2021) mandated that all California Community Colleges implement a
"common course numbering" system on or before July 1, 2024(!) . Thoughtful work of
the intersegmental AB1111 committee has shed light on what is necessary for common
course numbering to be of tangible value for students. Join this session to learn
about CCN deadlines, and what to expect and plan for in the coming weeks (!), months
and years in curriculum development, student services and and student-facing resources. Meeting ID: 474 581 2075
Fostering Academic Success For LatinX and Underserved Students *added 8/20
Rise Up Center, Yosemite Hall 118, West Campus - Dr. Laura Rendón
10:30am-12:00pm
At a time when more Latinxs and low-income, first-generation students are entering
college, it is important that faculty and staff understand what they can do to foster
academic success for vulnerable student populations.
In this interactive workshop Rendón will review the challenges that characterize the
college experience for low-income, first-generation students. Rendón will also present
current research documenting the importance of having passing grades in college foundational
courses, as well as what works with underserved students. Further, Rendón will illuminate
unrecognized assets racially minoritized students employ to succeed and present lessons
learned from California’s award-winning Puente Project and the Texas Ascender Program
which employ validation theory, honor family and community, and humanize education
through cariño and validating relationships.
AI Literacy in the Age of ChatGPT
11:00am-12:00pm
Via Zoom / Forum 110, East Campus - Iris Carroll and Olga Castañeda
Does AI seem overwhelming or foreboding? The Library & Learning Center would like
to help by introducing you to some resources to help you become more familiar with
AI and learn simple steps to communicate with your students, including syllabus language.
Pre-Award Grant Support at MJC & Proposal Development Tips
12:00pm-1:00pm
Via Zoom / Founders Hall 135, East Campus - Timea Ewing, Sounisa Lee, Emily Lawrence, Sarah
Bautista
In this session, MJC faculty, staff, and administrators can learn more about the pre-award
grant support available through MJC's Grant Writer, the MJC Foundation, and the YCCD
Grants Office. The session will also cover resources and tips for finding funding
opportunities, project development, and proposal writing.
Department & School Meetings
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Contact your supervisor for exact times, Zoom links / location information. Meetings
are being added to the VRC, please check back regularly for updates. Thank you!
Performing and Media Arts Center, Main Auditorium, East Campus
*Please note, there will not be a zoom option.
7:45a Gathering and Continental Breakfast
8:30a Program Begins, Becoming a Hispanic Serving Institution & Belong. Learn. Thrive.
Welcome!
Dr. Regina Stanback Stroud - Cultural Literacy and Social Justice Academy
Online Educator of the Year
Keynote Speakers Laura Rendón
Purdy Award
12:00p Join us for sandwiches from The Sandwich Shop outside in the Quad
MJC ID Badges
2:00pm-5:00pm
Journalism Building Rm. 180, East Campus
Please stop by today and pick up your campus badge. If there are any questions please
reach out to Janie at 209.575.6005.
YCCD IT ServiceNow: Streamline Your Requests with Ease
2:00pm-3:00pm
Via Zoom - Latisha Gault, Tiffnie-Ann Versola
Join us for an informative workshop designed to help you navigate and effectively
use YCCD’s IT ServiceNow platform. This session will provide a comprehensive overview
of ServiceNow, highlighting its features and benefits. You’ll learn the key differences
between incidents and requests, how to submit access requests, and the best practices
for reporting issues. Whether you’re new to ServiceNow or looking to enhance your
skills, this workshop will equip you with the knowledge to streamline your IT service
interactions and improve your productivity. Meeting ID: 815 8248 1223 Passcode: 236958
Navigating the CF Budget Files
2:00pm-3:00pm
Center for Advance Technologies, CAT 208, East Campus- Jeremy Salazar
A review of the CF Files and how to use them when preparing budgets and reviewing
budget information.
Online Education Open House and Office Hours
3:00pm-5:00pm
Via Zoom or Library Basement 10, East Campus - Sushma Jolly, Director of Online Education;
Cheryl Chavez, Instructional Support Specialist; Melody Jensen, Instructional Designer;
Mike Smedshammer, OE Coordinator
Afternoon Q&A with the Online Education Team. Questions about Canvas and online teaching?
Stop by Library Basement Room 10 in person or Zoom in, and let’s chat!
ASMJC Club Training
4:00pm-5:30pm
Center for Advance Technologies, CAT 101, East Campus - Veronica Morales
Club training. This workshop will be geared for new advisors as well as club officers
and members.