Spring 2024 Institute Week
Last Updated 1/5/2024
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 2023/2024 school year!
MON TUE WED THUR FRI
Monday, January 8, 2024
*2023 Program Review Process (2 dates/times available)
9:00am-10:00am
Via Zoom, East Campus - Marilu Isiordia, Tony Pacheco
The 2023 Program Review is here! This workshop will provide an overview of the updated
Program Review process, including changes made to the SWOT analysis packet, data tools,
and helpful resources available to faculty, classified professionals, and administrators
to assist them in reviewing program level outcomes and challenges.
Mapes Ranch Tour
9:30am-12:00pm
Front of Ag Building, East Campus - Troy Gravatt
MAPE'S RANCH "BREED THE BEST AND FORGET THE REST"
Join us for a tour of Mape's Ranch covering the ranch history, habitat projects, restoration
projects, partnerships, water projects and issues, current ranch operations, stewardship,
and philanthropy.
Please meet in front of the Agriculture Building located on East Campus. Bus Limit
30 guests
Bus will be departing to Mape's Ranch at approximately 9:30am and will be returning
to campus by noon. Resources: Mapes Ranch History / Bill Lyons, Jr. Bio
The workshop below has been cancelled due to an illness
*Campus Safety in the Classroom (4 dates/times available)
10:00am-12:00pm
Journalism 160 - Harry Davis
How campus safety can help you in the classroom. This workshop will be offered throughout
the week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 10:00am-11:00am.
Canvas Course Copy, Clean-up, and Q & A
10:30am-12:00pm
Hyflex: Join in person in Library Basement Room 10, East Campus or Via Zoom - 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.
Canvas Assignments and Apps for Active Learning
1:30pm-2:30pm
Via Zoom - Nita Gopal
The Canvas-assignments tool has capabilities to integrate with some outside applicationsin
such a way that the submissions incorporate into the gradebook. Student feedback shows
that they enjoy a variety of low-stakes activities that lead to deeper learning and
successful summative assignments.
This workshop will explore a few ideas in diversifying online assignments within Canvas.
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Spring 2023 Employee Climate Survey: Results, Discussion, & Action Areas
9:00am-10:00am
Via Zoom - Amanda Cannon, Caterina Grossi, Christian Million
This workshop will provide MJC faculty, staff, and administrators the opportunity
to dive into the results of the Research Office's Spring 2023 Employee Climate Survey.
The results of this survey are being 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.
*Campus Safety in the Classroom (4 dates/times available)
10:00am-12:00pm
Journalism 160 - Harry Davis
How campus safety can help you in the classroom. This workshop will be offered throughout
the week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 10:00am-11:00am.
*Scenario Tripping (2 dates/times available)
10:00am-11:00am
Via Zoom - Jacquelyn Forte
Scenario Tripping is a workshop that will review common concerns experienced by faculty
and staff. This workshop will involve interacting with other participants to exchange
knowledge, experience, develop common understanding, and discussion, and produce a
plan of action for behavior challenges in and out of the classroom.
MJC Puente Project
10:00am-11:00am
Hyflex: Founders Hall 275, East Campus or Via Zoom - Claudia Ramirez, MJC Faculty Counselor/Coordinator and Cynthia Duclo, MJC English
Faculty
MJC Puente Project is a program designed to aid underserved and underrepresented students
in achieving academic success. This is obtained through an interdisciplinary program,
known as the Puente Model, which includes Academic Counseling, English courses, and
Mentoring by community leaders.
Puente is designed to guide students in earning degrees, transferring to four-year
colleges and universities, and creating leaders and mentors for their communities
and future generations.
Much like its namesake, the Puente Project aims at building and facilitating a bridge
for students between their college and four-year universities by creating a sense
of Familia (which is Spanish for Family). In creating an MJC familia, the Puente Project
wishes to build a nurturing learning environment that fosters not only academic growth
and success but also personal achievement and community connection.
Our PUENTE mentors can support by motivating PUENTE students to build the social and
cultural capital they will need for their future success as college students and career
professionals. All PUENTE Mentors are trained to follow mentoring guidelines and serve
as successful career role models to their student mentees. Our experience shows that
mentoring is inspiring to BOTH mentors and their Puente student mentee.
Come learn how you can get involved...Once a Puentista, always a Puentista!
MJC School of Agriculture - Premier Food Safety
10:00am-4:00pm
Agriculture 125, East Campus - TBA
Premier Food Safety will provide ServSafe training by providing current and comprehensive
educational materials to anyone who handles food on campus. Everyone registered in
this workshop will be able to be certified as a ServSafe Manager after completing
the training and passing the assessment test. To save your spot please call the School of Ag office at (209) 575.200. Limit 20.
Confronting AI Online and In Class
10:30am-12:00pm
Hyflex: Join in person in Library Basement Room 10, East Campus or Via Zoom - Nathan Bento, Emily Malsam, and Jason Wohlstadter and Mike Smedshammer
Since ChatGPT’s launch just a year ago, artificial intelligence has done more to disrupt
assessment than anything in modern education. The types of assignments we create in
the future will probably look quite different than what we use now. Until the dust
settles, many faculty are using Turnitin and other tools to detect AI in students’
work. In this presentation, hear what Canvas has planned to combat AI and what faculty
are doing now to confront it.
*Taking care of MJC Students: Health, Help, & Wellness (2 dates/times available)
11:00am-12:00pm
Founders Hall 154, East Campus - Natalie Hassell & Amy Yribarren
In this workshop we will go over the results of the Healthy Minds Study and discuss
the ways in which we can improve the overall wellbeing of MJC students.
Acceleration Teaching Practices: Toward Universal Access & Support
11:00am-12:00pm
Via Zoom - Chandra L Howard
This interactive workshop will introduce a few best practices for teaching "acceleration"
courses at MJC, including reflective activities for faculty and a presentation of
overlapping pedagogical principles from UMOJA and trauma-informed instruction. Ideal
for any instructor teaching ENGL 100 or other AB705-impacted courses - math included!
PrepStep: Help Your Students Achieve Academic Success & Workplace Readiness
1:00pm-2:00pm
Via Zoom - Stella Beratlis and Iris Carroll
Could your students use some skills training or licensing test preparation but you
have no class time to provide for that? The Library & Learning Center is happy to
provide you and your students with a new online resource. It's called, "PrepSTEP for
Colleges" and it is filled with skill-building resources in English, math, science,
career licensing test prep, workplace skill building, basic computer skills tutorials,
college success skills development, Spanish language resources, and much more. It
even has tutorials to prepare nursing students for the TEAS (Test for Academic Skills)
test.
Join us to see how it works so that you can incorporate it into your class or make
sure your students know about it!
Hypothesis, the Social Annotation Tool Built to Engage Students
1:30pm-3:00pm
Hyflex: Join in person in Library Basement Room 10, East Campus or Via Zoom - Steven Miller; Mike Smedshammer
Are you looking for a meaningful but simple way for students to collaborate while
they engage with your course content? Hypothesis provides the answer. This easy-to-use
tool lets students interact and bond while they take notes on and analyze online text.
Hypothesis is a social annotation tool with easy setup and grading in Canvas. In this
workshop, Steve and Mike will show you how they use Hypothesis in their courses.
CCAP Frequently Asked Questions
3:00pm-4:00pm
Hyflex: Founders Hall 154, East Campus or Via Zoom - Jessica Brennan and Angelica Guzman
CCAP Frequently Asked Questions
College and Career Access Pathways is a form of dual enrollment which brings college
classes to high school campuses to help students who may not see themselves as college
bound to have a chance at taking a college course. There has been a lot of information
about the program, but come hear more information on CCAP and hear from folks already
teaching CCAP courses.
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
*2023 Program Review Process (2 dates/times available)
9:00am-10:00am
Via Zoom, East Campus - Marilu Isiordia, Tony Pacheco
The 2023 Program Review is here! This workshop will provide an overview of the updated
Program Review process, including changes made to the SWOT analysis packet, data tools,
and helpful resources available to faculty, classified professionals, and administrators
to assist them in reviewing program level outcomes and challenges.
*Introduction to Caring Campus (2 dates/times available)
10:00am-11:00am
Center For Advance Technologies, CAT 116, East Campus - Rebecca Cadile
The Institute for Evidence-Based Change (IEBC) created Caring Campus in response to
research indicating that students who feel connected to their college are more likely
to succeed. 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 behavioral commitments to students and explore practical ways to
implement them effectively.
*Scenario Tripping (2 dates/times available)
10:00am-11:00am
Via Zoom - Jacquelyn Forte
Scenario Tripping is a workshop that will review common concerns experienced by faculty
and staff. This workshop will involve interacting with other participants to exchange
knowledge, experience, develop common understanding, and discussion, and produce a
plan of action for behavior challenges in and out of the classroom.
*Campus Safety in the Classroom (4 dates/times available)
10:00am-12:00pm
Journalism 160 - Harry Davis
How campus safety can help you in the classroom. This workshop will be offered throughout
the week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 10:00am-11:00am.
Building Class Community with Pronto
10:30am-12:00pm
Hyflex: Join in person in Library Basement Room 10, East Campus or Via Zoom - Jenni Long; Louie Morua; Mike Smedshammer
Student success requires active retention techniques that stimulate engagement. Pronto
offers an easy way to engage students where they are, on their phones. It’s a tool
that helps students and instructors form a supportive team that makes it across the
course finish line together. Don’t want to use your phone? You don’t have to. Pronto
works on computers too, and it stays inside the “walled garden” of your Canvas shell.
Students feel comfortable with Pronto because it acts like Instagram. In this workshop,
hear how two recent Online Instructors of the Year engage their students with Pronto
in their online and in-person classes.
New Services at the L & LC: SI+, Offsite Tutoring, & the Anatomage Table
11:00am-12:00pm
Hyflex: Library & Learning Center Yosemite Hall 235, West Campus or Via Zoom - Olga Castaneda
Fact! Students who participate in Supplemental Instruction sessions have higher success
rates than those who don’t. Fact! Tutoring services have expanded outside of the Library
& Learning Center. Fact! The L & LC has a new state of the art anatomy tool that could
enhance your learning experience in a brand new way. Stop by or Zoom in to learn
about the awesome new services.
YFA General Membership Meeting
12:00pm-1:00pm
Via Zoom- Brian Greene
A general YFA membership meeting will held via Zoom. We will hear brief reports about
the STRS Reduced Workload Program, the benefits of serving on YFA as a Representative or
Executive member, and what the Faculty Association of California Community Colleges (FACCC) is working on statewide.
Meeting ID: 867 2902 5226 Find your local number
Veteran Ally Training (Red, White, and Blue Training)
1:00pm-2:00pm
Veteran Resource Center, East Campus - Stephan Lohmeyer
The training is an opportunity for Staff/Students to get a better understanding on
the military benefits Veteran Students are utilizing here at MJC. The training also
goes in more detail about the specific branches and how our Veteran Students navigate
through college life.
Canvas Launches a New Discussion Board
1:30pm-3:00pm
Hyflex: Join in person in Library Basement Room 10, East Campus or Via Zoom - Mike Smedshammer
For a long time, the discussion board has been the worst part of Canvas. Instructure
has finally given it a makeover. In this presentation, we will compare the old version
to the new one and show faculty how to “flip the switch” and use the new version in
their courses this spring. The old discussion board will be replaced in May 2024,
in time for summer classes.
Get to know your MJC Classified Senate
2:30pm-3:30pm
Hyflex: Yosemite Hall 213, West Campus or Via Zoom - MJC Classified Senate Exec Board
Get to know the new MJC Classified Senate! Ratified by the Board of Trustees on 11/8/2023,
this is a new opportunity for Classified Professionals to get to know the role of
the Classified Senate as well as available opportunities to participate. The Executive
Board is ready to answer any questions you might have. We hope to see you there. Zoom Meeting ID: 895 9356 7885 Phone in: (669) 444-9171
LGBTQ+ Student Support
3:00pm-4:30pm
Via Zoom - Katalina Zambrano
Topic: Creating an environment of support for LGBTQ+ Students in the classroom and
campus.
The intent is to go beyond the definition of terms to provide concrete actions educators
can take to create welcoming spaces at MJC for the LGBTQ+ community.
Facilitator: Katalina Zambrano,She/Her/Ella Executive Director
www.lgbtqcollaborative.org
To sign up for the future planning committee also fill out this form: https://forms.office.com/r/1KJRRSKTR1
Classroom Technology Orientation
4:00pm-5:30pm
Founders Hall 154, East Campus - Jennifer Long, Scotty Gonser
Many classrooms on both East and West campuses have been retrofitted with new technology.
Whether you're a fairly new instructor or seasoned, you might benefit from this thorough
orientation of all the key pieces - from projector to dual monitors to document camera
use and much more!
Thursday, January 11, 2024
New Cidilabs DesignTools: 5 Easy Ways to Enhance Page Design in Canvas
8:30am-10:00am
Hyflex: Join in person in Library Basement Room 10, East Campus or Via Zoom - Melody Jensen
This session introduces the new Cidilabs DesignTools integration currently available
for MJC faculty in Canvas. You will learn about what it is and where to use it, as
well as five easy ways it can be used to enhance the design for your Canvas courses.
These features (callouts, section dividers, module progress bars, enhancements for
photos, and quick knowledge checks) are some of the quick and easy options available.
This session will include an extended Q & A.
*Introduction to Caring Campus (2 dates/times available)
9:00am-10:00am
Sierra Hall 128, West Campus - Rebecca Cadile
The Institute for Evidence-Based Change (IEBC) created Caring Campus in response to
research indicating that students who feel connected to their college are more likely
to succeed. 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 behavioral commitments to students and explore practical ways to
implement them effectively.
An Introduction to Assessing Disproportionate Impact
9:00am-10:00am
Via Zoom - Amanda Cannon and Caterina Grossi
This workshop will provide MJC faculty, staff, and administrators with an introduction
to Disproportionate Impact. We will address the importance of Disproportionate Impact
assessment, explain the method used by the Research Office to identify where equity
gaps exist, and provide a demonstration of the Disproportionate Impact Dashboard.
Incoming! Changes to General Education
10:00am-12:00pm
Main Auditorium, Performing and Media Arts Center, East Campus - Letitia Senechal,
Aishah Saleh,
Tina Akers Porter, Gisele Flores
All faculty are strongly encouraged to attend this important session where they will
learn about incoming changes to the MJC-GE, CSU-GE, and IGETC breadth patterns resulting from changes to state regulation and General Education
(GE) standards. Faculty should come ready to learn about and reflect on the history
of GE requirements, as well as the central role of GE patterns in various educational
pathways and student success at MJC. More importantly, attendees will learn about
the collaborative curricular work Modesto Junior College will need to engage in ASAP
to ensure the continued quality of General Education curricular offerings, as well
as critical deadlines for institutional response and implementation.
*Campus Safety in the Classroom (4 dates/times available)
10:00am-12:00pm
Journalism 160 - Harry Davis
How campus safety can help you in the classroom. This workshop will be offered throughout
the week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 10:00am-11:00am.
*Taking care of MJC Students: Health, Help, & Wellness (2 dates/times available)
11:00am-12:00pm
Founders Hall 154, East Campus - Natalie Hassell & Amy Yribarren
In this workshop we will go over the results of the Healthy Minds Study and discuss
the ways in which we can improve the overall wellbeing of MJC students.
Innovation Center Open House
12:00pm-3:00pm
Yosemite Hall 214, West Campus - Debbie Gilbert
The Innovation Center on West Campus is a space for both class projects and student
walk ins. We have 3D printers, a laser cutter, vinyl printer, sewing machines and
more. Projects and materials are provided. Join us on Thursday for snacks and a tour
of the the space. Imagine how you and your students can design, prototype and solve
problems in the Innovation Center.
Umoja Conference XIX Reflection to Action
12:00pm-1:00pm
Center For Advance Technologies, CAT 261, East Campus - Eric Anthony Ivory and LaKiesha
McDonald
Student/Faculty who participated in the Umoja Conference XIX November 2-4, 2023. The
panel will discuss the impact of the experience, the personal, academic and professional
changes they will implement as a result.
Department & School Meetings
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Contact your supervisor for exact times, Zoom links / location information.
Friday, January 12, 2024
Mary Stuart Rogers Center, West Campus
Please note, there will not be a zoom option.
8:30a Gathering and Continental Breakfast
8:45a Welcome Back!
Live Music / MJC Cheerleaders
Learning to be an Hispanic Serving Institute
YCCD Chancellor, Dr. Henry Yong
Introducing Our New President, Dr. Brian Sanders
Budget Update, Dr. Sarah Schrader
Student Services Update & Affinity Group, Dr. Andrea Wilson
Accreditation Update, Patrick Bettencourt and Mike Smedshammer
Academic Senate, Gisele Flores
Classified Senate, Amanda Cannon
Cardoza Award, Emily Lawrence
OER Faculty Award, Patrick Bettencourt/Shirley Miranda
Learning to be an HSI Panel, Jose Rocha
How we Learn to Improve
Closing
12:00p Join us for lunch
Online Education Open House and Office Hours
3:00pm-5:00pm
Hyflex: Join in person in Library Basement Room 10, East Campus or Via Zoom - Cheryl Chavez, Instructional Support Specialist; Melody Jensen, Instructional Designer;
Mike Smedshammer, DE 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!