Last updated: 4/29/25
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Meet CalKIDS - Free Money for College
11:00am-12:00pm
- Rebecca Cadile
ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏAPP 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
- 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
- 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
- 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 ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏAPP
10:00am-11:00am
IN PERSON - Rebecca Cadile
Caring Campus invites you to join us in Building a Culture of Care at ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏAPP. 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
- 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 ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏAPP Business Services
1:00pm-2:00pm
Center for Advance Technologies, CAT 208, East Campus - Amy Lovett
The ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏAPP 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 / - 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
- 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 ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏAPP. 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 ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏAPP Employee Climate Survey: Results and Discussion
12:00pm-1:00pm
Yosemite Hall 213, East Campus / - Amanda Cannon & Caterina Grossi
During this workshop, we will share the results of the 2025 ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏAPP Employee Climate Survey.
The purpose of this survey was to (1) identify organizational climate factors that
may contribute to voluntary employee turnover at ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏAPP 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 ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏAPP 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 ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏAPP.
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 ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏAPP 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 / - Kevin Alavezos, Katie Cochran, Caterina Grossi
Demonstration & application of the Canvas Insights software
ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏAPP Governance: Where does Classified Senate fit?
11:00am-11:45am
Yosemite Hall 213, West Campus / - Amanda Cannon
Classified Senate wants to introduce you to how governance works at ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏAPP 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.